Fans who had high expectations for the game lowered their demands after seeing the team's sluggish performance in the second half.

The score of 1:1 looks hanging, and what do you want to get all three points!

After a series of highlight-reel performances, the fans could accept it, and although Highbury Stadium was quiet, there was no angry invective. As time passed, the players' hard work was recognized by many people, and the sparse applause in the stands gradually increased.

Newcastle's excellent performance is a big reason why discerning gun fans can show such generosity. Dutchman Ruud Gullit's Magpies have both the impact of the Premier League's traditional teams and the overall effect of attacking and defending. They didn't play well in the first 30 minutes of the game, but as their opponents hit again and their form improved gradually, the team exploded into an astonishing fight.

A team is like this, when it plays awkwardly, 80% of its strength can't be played; When confidence and morale are high, they can play at more than 120%. Such a large gap can be seen at different times of a match that even seasoned opponents can find uncomfortable.

Arsenal's back five are all England internationals, and there is no need to shout at all. But such a world-class defensive line, under the impact of Newcastle's wave after wave, gradually showed fatigue.

The big stars in the team can't go up offensively, they can't contribute much in defense, and relying only on the strength of the defensive line to resist the opponent's excellent performance is obviously not a long-term solution.

Everyone knows this situation, except for anxiety and helplessness, everyone seems to be helpless.

At this time, the game had been played for 82 minutes, and it had been 7 minutes since Yumo made a sound. The scene has not changed in the slightest. After Newcastle's attack was cleared by Adams' header, the England and Arsenal captains roared.

"Why don't you dare to take risks, what are you running away from!"

Thunderous voices echoed across the pitch, and everyone turned their heads to look at the angry Englishman.

The sluggish ones are still thinking about what to "escape". The response is fast enough. I already understood the meaning of Adams's words.

The team's dressing room is a complex mix of shapes, with the multinational force currently maintaining a delicate balance in a three-legged position. With the increasing power of the French gang, the English have gradually fallen behind in terms of discourse. Jumo made a direct proposal to Vieira without any foreshadowing, and even if the content was worth a try, the French had to think about how to explain their position to their compatriots.

You know, they are the new World Cup champions, and they have always shown themselves in this team with a lofty attitude, how can they be swayed by a newcomer who has not dried up?

The voice made by Adams at this time can be regarded as officially tearing his face. Forcing the French to make their own decisions.

The so-called dare not take risks has two meanings. One is that Patrick Vieira didn't step in boldly and brought change to the attacking end with his outstanding individual ability. The second is that the French take their own coterie too seriously and ignore the overall interests of the team.

Escape from what?

Responsibility, of course!

As the defending champions, their goal is to build a dynasty and become a great powerhouse. Today's game. They were beaten by a team that was not of the same grade when they were playing at home, and this situation was embarrassing in the eyes of anyone.

The game is just a league game. There is only a difference between being conservative and taking risks. With only three of the 38 league games played, there's no reason to pass up the chance to get three points!

In any team, the captain's words carry a lot of weight. The internal forces of this multinational force, even if they do not violate the river water, will sell some of their face to the English. After all, these native elders are the real head snakes, both in terms of relationships and backgrounds. It's not something that these foreign monks can ignore at will.

So, when the men who understood the meaning of the words looked at Vieira, they were not surprised to see the obvious smile on the corner of the Frenchman's mouth.

Such a smile is rarely seen on his face, and it is even more rare to see in the game.

The next game obviously changed a bit, both physically and mentally. Arsenal have all shown the quality of the defending champions. Helped by the reinvigorated morale, their tired legs were energized by the subtle thoughts in their hearts, and they gradually quickened their pace.

Is the locker room like a wall about to be broken by outsiders?

In the 87th minute of the game, the opportunity came.

The Newcastle team did not notice the change in the opponent in time, and the rising guys of the attack were generally a little excited, thinking that the opponent in front of them was nothing more than that. As the race time drew to the end, it was clear that these guys were underestimating their opponents from their overly high positions.

Another attack ended with David Seaman's double-fisted blow before the ball flew into the right side of Arsenal's half, on Ljungberg's turf.

The Swede, who is also a first-year student, was much more excited than anyone on this team. Feeling that the opportunity had come, he was inspired by the moment the ball flew!

Before the ball landed, he used the action closer to the South American player, grabbed the opponent, picked the ball, turned, passed, and did it in one go!

Such a coherent and smooth movement quickly boiled the entire stadium, and in the sudden burst of shouts, Ljungberg dribbled forward at high speed. At this time, he still had two or three meters to cross the halfway line, and he was still very far from the opponent's goal. However, even the most uninitiated fans can sense this sudden momentum.

What happened next is a testament to the accuracy of this induction.

After the Ryuko dribbled the ball past the halfway line at high speed, Anelka, who was at the front, stopped his forward pace and turned to respond. The Newcastle players who were self-conscious of their success in defending focused on the ball-carrier, with the left-back and the left centre-back coming up head-on.

After the frontal route was blocked by the opponent, Ljungberg did not choose to be brutal, with a slight buckle of his left foot, and after a step to the right, he slammed the ball to the middle with his right foot!

The slow-rolling ball looked tempting, and the Newcastle defenders should have known that was going to happen. Definitely not going to choose a guy with a double bag to get the ball.

Vieira, when did this guy run up!

There was no pause in the quick counter-attack, and from the first touch of the ball, the Frenchman put the forward line and rhythm together perfectly. After dribbling the ball to a distance of three or four meters from the penalty area, the defender finally had a chance to get close and try to interfere with the next plan of the black man.

This offensive went from the launch to the threat. The tempo was so fast that both the defenders and their own support were a little caught off guard, and the whole Newcastle half-time formed a three-on-three situation.

Patrick Vieira dribbled forward with Nicolas Anelka on his left and Ljungberg on his right, and in this situation, whether it was a kick or a pass to the team's top scorer, it seemed normal to outsiders. Even Anelka himself. They all looked at their fellow citizens with a light in their eyes.

It's a pity that the big black guy disappointed him.

Sideways, leaning on your opponent, nudge with your right foot, target, Ljungberg!

The Swede wasn't very fast, but at this point in the game, the confident guy burst out with amazing energy. When he had already sprinted at high speed for more than 50 meters, he actually stopped the ball again. Change direction, overcome!

He won a valuable shot in one go, and after a kick in the penalty area on the right, the lonely Newcastle goalkeeper was killed by a single blow!

Inside the boiling Highbury Stadium, Ljungberg didn't forget the guy who acted as a backdrop for his maiden ball. After lying on the ground and receiving the warm hugs of his teammates, the Swede, who had consciously relieved himself, trotted in front of Youmo.

He didn't know much about Oriental etiquette. Raise your right hand high and slap your opponent in the air first.

"Thank you!"

"You're welcome."

You Mo's reaction was a little flat, and his slightly smiling eyebrows made him feel that he was a little too excited.

The Swede then restrained his smile and nodded.

"It's not over yet. Keep up the good work! ”

"It'll be over soon, don't worry."

It was still a bland answer, but the only audience member was completely stunned. A tingling sensation rises from the heels and spreads upwards, gradually engulfing the entire nervous system.

How can this guy make people feel so different?

At the end of such a match, Ljungberg deservedly became the best of the post.

In fact, Vieira's performance in this game was not bad, and the French still played a remarkable role in the midfield position when the team's overall performance was not good. However, compared to the guy who has already won three heavyweight titles, the Swede's credit is still pale. With that in mind, the champagne was finally handed to Ljungberg, who had won the final game.

At the post-match press conference, Arsene Wenger was beaming.

"I'm very happy with the team's performance to start the new season with four wins in a row. There are very difficult tasks ahead of us this season, and the immediate victory is not worth the excitement of an entire week. ”

Such a victory was not perfect, and the middle process almost raised doubts about the quality of the defending champions. What really overjoyed Wenger was Adams' appeal in the team. Of course, the performance of the two newcomers also put him in a good mood.

Compared to the French, the Dutchman Gullitt did not look very good.

'We got a little carried away and for a long time after the equaliser, the team was too high up and gave the opposition a lethal chance. The good situation is buried in our own hands, and such a mistake deserves our reflection. ”

There's nothing more regrettable than falling short. Gullit's team played at a high level but didn't make it to the end, making his ambitious plans a laughing stock.

The English tabloids are notoriously bottomless, and they are always cynical when it comes to such things.

"The great Alan Shearer failed to save his hapless manager, and the Black and White Army lost Highbury again!"

"The magpies were shot down again by the gunners, and this time they flew a little higher than the last time."

"Gullit went home with zero points in his arms."

Comments like these are all over the street, seemingly mocking Newcastle, but in fact they are not without the intention of courting Arsenal.

Regardless of the situation, the result of four consecutive wins is solid, and the fact that Manchester United have five points in the table is a good indication of this team's good form. The newcomer's maiden goal brought the team three points, which looks like a good sign no matter how you look at it.

Amid the praise, the inside of the arsenal was not calm.

Jumo's first voice in the team resonated strongly with captain Adams, and in the end, the Frenchman did as he was told, helping his team to win the opponent. Outsiders don't understand the twists and turns in this kind of thing, and there is a lot of discussion in the locker room.

The first to bear the brunt was the French Gang of Five.

Petit, Vieira, Anelka, Grimandi, Wiltord.

Among the five, Anelka and Grimandi are the most depressed, and the reasons need not be elaborated, and anyone with a discerning eye can see it.

Petit is not seriously injured and can return to training after a week or two of rest. However, the good news from the doctor did not make him feel very good.

He is an absolute mainstay in the French national team, and his status is above Vieira. Although Anelka is not popular within the team, he is respectful and humble to the big brother, and he is polite and courteous everywhere. This kind of thing happened in front of him, which invisibly pushed the relationship between the two one step further.

The two guys who couldn't beat the main force had the same smell as Anelka, and they took pleasure in tying them together, and seeing that their boss was already clear, the two quickly kept their distance from Vieira.

Although the French iron waist helped the team win the game, they were isolated by their compatriots after the game, which will inevitably be seen by those who care, further deepening their bad impression of the French gang.

Adams roared out the situation in front of him, and the result was both expected and not impossible

The meaning of the will.

The England homegrown gang led by him is mostly defensive players, and even if they work the field, it is difficult to use goals to ensure the team's way to defend the title.

This game is actually a very typical example.

Failure to attack for a long time will inevitably lead to increased defensive pressure, and once the midfielders cannot give enough protection to the backline, the defenders will wait to take the blame collectively!

At the key juncture of the game, he roared angrily, both in terms of momentum and content, which was impressive enough. Patrick Vieira is a bit of a leader in action, and although it is a little difficult for the Frenchman to accept, he is finally famous within the team and will not fall into the bad impression of being pointed at by newcomers.

The Dutch duo saw it in their eyes, and their hearts were also mixed.

Bergkamp is not kind-tempered, and the Dutchman, who has always presented himself as a perfect person, rarely takes the initiative to communicate with others. Compatriot Overmars doesn't have that big of a shelf and often shows a smile on and off the field. His presence is actually more like a glue, making up for the side that the star is not good at, and maintaining a weak locker room relationship.

The fact that the duo were unable to give the team a win despite their best efforts in this game made them aware of the problems they may have overlooked.

The difficulty of each competition this season may not be the same as last season! (To be continued......)