Chapter 278: A Wave of Winning Streaks

Chelsea have finally improved a bit after substitutions. In the 66th minute, Zabaleta clashed with Diego Costa in the 66th minute, and both received one yellow card each, and Zabaleta accumulated two yellow cards and was sent off.www.biquge.info

Chelsea seized the opportunity with one less man, and in the 71st minute, Diego. Costa got rid of Kolarov and split the ball, Hazard crossed low into the box on the left, Shi Hao received the ball and there was no room to shoot, but he had a flash of inspiration, knocked the ball with his heel, and the ball passed through the gaps of several long legs to the back post, where substitute Schurrle outflanked and pushed the ball past Hart's goal.

Manchester City rushed to make adjustments, with Manuel Pellegrini soon replacing Kolarov with Frank Lampard and Fernandinho at the back with Keylor Navas in an attempt to strengthen the attack. But with one less person, they inevitably fell into a passive situation.

Chelsea even had a chance to extend their advantage, in the 81st minute, Shi Hao pulled to the left side of the penalty area, shook continuously to get rid of the block of three Manchester City players and hit the ball into the box. Costa scrambled a powerful left-footed volley in front of Milner, who was flying and the ball hit the right post and bounced out!

However, Manchester City, playing at home, appeared to be very tenacious, although playing more with less, but constantly looking for opportunities.

In the 84th minute, Silva picked up a cross into the box, Milner sent in a half-high ball from the left side of the box, and the follow-up Lampard volleyed in and the young Courtois couldn't react in time to get past the ten fingers. The score becomes 1:1!

Frank Lampard didn't choose to celebrate after the goal, and although he was expressionless, he was probably already mixed in his heart, as it was the first time in his career that he had breached the door of Chelsea, and the Blues fans in attendance were also embarrassed, with a few extreme fans even scolding.

After this goal, the two sides never scored again and had to shake hands.

Speaking after the game, Frank Lampard said: 'It was tough against Chelsea and I'm happy it ended up being a draw. I'm a professional footballer and when I go out I have to give it my all, I didn't think I'd score a goal and I was completely stunned at that moment. ”

Shi Hao said: 'Frank Lampard is a great player and we let our guard down on him in a crucial game like this, so he scored. ”

Asked if he had not been able to maintain his streak of goals, Shi Hao responded: "The team did not lose, this is the most important thing, it doesn't matter if I can score or not." ”

However, his assist was still praised by the British media as "the best assist of the round", and the scene of unhurriedly knocking the ball with his heel in the encirclement is a classic.

Counting this one, Manchester City have gone 3 games without a win. Manuel Pellegrini looked unhappy with the draw: "It's not the result I wanted, and I don't deserve it. It was a very similar game to Stoke, where they [Chelsea] had 10 men defending at the back and then scoring on the counter-attack. I'm happy with the mentality of the team, especially with one man less, still trying to score goals. Frank Lampard? I'm sure he'll score again, he'll be a very important part of the city. ”

Mourinho was also unhappy with the draw, "We were in control of the game after the goal, Diego. Costa also had a chance to kill the game as his shot hit the woodwork, but then City equalised the scores, they were psychologically stronger than us, and maybe a draw was a fair result. Shi Hao's performance was wonderful, and he was able to contribute to the team even if he didn't score. Yes, he's looking a little tired, and I'll consider a rotation when the time is right. ”

A draw was followed by another back-to-back win run for Chelsea.

On September 25, in the third round of the EFL Cup, substitute Chelsea defeated Bolton Wanderers 2-1 and successfully advanced; On 27 September, in the sixth round of the league at home to Aston Villa, Chelsea once again won a hearty victory, with a very convincing 4-0 scoreline.

On the evening of 30 September, Chelsea comfortably beat Sporting Lisbon 2-0 away in the second group stage of Group G of the Champions League, maintaining their lead in both Europe and at home.

On the evening of 5 October, Chelsea at Stamford Bridge welcomed Arsenal in the highlight of the Premier League.

These two London-based teams have always had a hot run of form when they play each other. Six months ago, in March, Arsenal suffered a 6-0 defeat at the feet of Chelsea.

Arsene Wenger was certainly determined for revenge this time, and the two clashed on the sidelines shortly after the start of the game. In the 19th minute, Chelsea centre-back Gary Cahill brought down Arsenal's thigh Alexis Sanchez with a ferocious flying tackle from the sidelines, and referee Atkinson showed Cahill a yellow card.

It was this penalty that made the always gentle Wenger seem a little out of control, he walked directly to the direction of the Chelsea coach's box, muttering something in his mouth, Mourinho met the head and waved Wenger back, but Wenger stretched out his hands to push the madman's chest, the force was not small, Mourinho stumbled, looking a little embarrassed.

But Arsene Wenger also learned the lesson of the six-goal defeat and did not let the anger get carried away, but still strengthened the defence first. Cazorla and Wilshere were both at the back of the pitch, helping Flamini to stay firmly on the defensive and wait for an opportunity to counter-attack.

But Chelsea have Shi Hao and Eden Hazard.

After Thibaut Courtois was replaced by Petr Cech injured, Chelsea went on the attack. Since he couldn't use the pass to open the situation, Hazard and Shi Hao took turns to stage a good dribbling scene. In the 27th minute, Shi Hao broke through three people in a row into the penalty area and was brought down by Koscielny, and referee Atkinson not only showed Koscielny a yellow card, but also awarded a penalty.

Eden Hazard took the penalty and coolly slotted into the corner to give Chelsea a 1-0 lead.

Once the one-goal advantage was gained, Mourinho's favourite rhythm of the game emerged. Eden Hazard, Cesc Fabregas and Schurrle all dropped back, leaving Costa and Shi Hao in front, and Chelsea deployed a dense chain of eight men and two layers.

Arsene Wenger, on the other hand, stubbornly insisted on a style of play that penetrated through the middle. What happened after that was no surprise: as soon as Wilshire Cazorla Ozil got the ball, Chelsea were caught in two or even three by two, or even three, and cut Arsenal's passing to pieces.

In the 69th minute, Mourinho replaced Schurrle with Mikel to strengthen the defense, and Cesc Fabregas moved a little earlier, and Shi Hao moved to the right. This substitution was a death sentence for Arsenal.

In the 74th minute, Shi Hao once again used his superb dribbling skills to ride into the Arsenal penalty area alone, and shot into the far corner from a small angle; In the 79th minute, Cesc Fabregas sent a long pass over the top in the midfield, and Costa scored the third goal with a volley from the onrushing Szczesny.

Willian replaced Shi Hao in the 87th minute, leaving Shi Hao alone to enjoy the deafening cheers and applause at Stamford Bridge.