198 The Dust Settles (Part II)

"The game was over with Leeds United beating Arsenal 2-1 at the other venue. But that game, there is no use anymore. Because Blackburn's home win over Manchester United put an end to the biggest suspense of the season. ”

"With Blackburn's 2-1 win over Manchester United, Manchester United completely lost the chance to win the title. Blackburn, on the other hand, secured a place in the Confederations Cup. ”

"Arsenal have won the league title for the second year in a row, with Arsene Wenger's Arsenal defending the league title. The Premier League finally has a team that can really compete with Manchester United. ”

"Look at the crowd cheering George's name. George had arrived at Blackburn Rovers from Burnley and was greeted by a roar of boos. But George has completely conquered the Ewood Park fans in one season. ”

However, George was entitled to their cheers, as he brought Blackburn, who had narrowly escaped relegation, to the UEFA Cup. Blackburn Rovers have improved significantly this season, and next season's Blackburn Rovers are even more worth looking forward to. ”

Looking at the Blackburn players who were there cheering for victory, Martin. Taylor smiled as he introduced the results of the game.

It is true that although it is only a quota for the League Cup, the Blackburn coach, the players, and the fans are all celebrating as champions. It's really because Blackburn Rovers have been so poor in recent seasons.

Blake has risen fast and fallen quickly. Originally under Dalglish, Blackburn Rovers went from a second-tier team to a Premier League powerhouse. Winning the Premier League title in the end allowed Blackburn fans to enjoy the best time.

After the victory, all Blackburn fans fantasized that Blackburn would have achieved better results. It will create another glorious history of Blackburn. But he didn't expect that after winning the championship, Blackburn's results plummeted. For three consecutive seasons, various coaches are like watching the flowers, and the results are the same, and they can only struggle on the relegation line.

It wasn't until George, the least popular Blackburn fans, took over Blackburn that Blackburn had the opportunity to play in Europe.

George's achievement, how can he not let Blackburn fans like it.

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"Blackburn Rovers are ahead of the score." Pat. Rice came to Arsene Wenger's side and told the score of the other pitch.

"Two to one?" Wenger was stunned for a moment, then laughed. This game was pressed by Leeds United, and the score was behind, which made Wenger very anxious. Even if you lose this game, as long as you win the last game, you can still win the championship. But no one can guarantee a win in the final round, and it is not better to determine the champion in this round.

So I've been standing on the sidelines. Now hearing Blackburn's two to one, the hanging heart finally let go.

"George, this young man is good." Arsene Wenger immediately praised George.

Because Arsenal's Premier League title is secure.

And those Arsenal fans who are away from home, the whole game is frustrated. But with Blackburn Rovers overtaking the scoreline, Leeds United's home stadium has instead become theirs. The cheers overwhelmed the Leeds United fans.

The Leeds players on the pitch also heard the cheers of the Arsenal fans and the frustrated look on the Leeds United bench.

They immediately understood that on the other field, the score had changed. And it's a change that is not conducive to himself, so the strong momentum immediately withered.

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For Manchester United, Arsenal, Blackburn Rovers and Leeds United, the last game is already irrelevant.

Arsenal have already won the Premier League and Blackburn have secured their desired quota in the UEFA Cup. Manchester United's second-place position is unassailable, and Leeds United's fifth-place finish is no problem. And it doesn't make any difference whether it's fifth or sixth.

For these four teams, the final game is chicken ribs.

However, it still makes sense for Blackburn's last game, after all, at the beginning of the season, Blackburn were beaten 0-8 at home by Arsenal. That great shame will be imprinted in Blackburn's history.

And a very inglorious history. The two games in Blackburn's history that have conceded the most goals in a single game have been against Arsenal.

Therefore, although the last game has little practical value for Blackburn, Blackburn still came to Highbury Field in high spirits. With Arsenal's status in English football, Highbury Stadium is indeed a little small.

Highbury Field is not only small, but also has less than 40,000 seats. Not to mention that compared to Wembley and Old Trafford, even compared to Anfield and Stamford Bridge, it is much smaller.

However, as the No. 1 giant Arsenal in London, Highbury's popularity is still quite high.

George came to Highbury this time, but he was well prepared. We must wash away the revenge of being humiliated by Arsenal at home. As a result, George even declined the club's plans to celebrate, and after the game against Manchester United, he did not relax at all in the team's training.

Not only George, but also Blackburn fans and players have the same mentality. The last one must wash away the shame no matter what.

However, Blackburn Rovers take it very seriously, but Arsenal don't care at all.

When he got his hands on Arsenal's starting line-up, George was on the verge of crying. Because Arsenal is not an ordinary substitute player, even some 10,000-year-old bench players have played. There are some people who haven't played this season at all, but they did play in the game against Blackburn.

Seeing this list, George almost couldn't laugh or cry.

Mom, I'm almost playing this game as if it were an important final. But Arsenal simply regarded this game as a chicken rib and sent a few people on the field casually.

It's not about the game, it's about how to celebrate the championship after the game.

George's original desire to beat the Premier League champion and take revenge was immediately gone. Everyone was full of confidence before they came, but when they saw the Arsenal game list, everyone lost their spirits. The feeling of a punch hitting the cotton.

This game was a mess of all the time. Arsenal's side is full of substitutes, while Blackburn Rovers are the main players. Despite losing their spirits, Blackburn Rovers beat Arsenal 2-0 at Highbury Stadium.

But there was not a hint of joy on George's face, and this was a victory. Arsenal are already eager to celebrate their Premier League title and simply have no time to deal with Blackburn. This kind of victory, George did not look down on at all.

Those Arsenal fans didn't care about the game at all, they were singing from the beginning of the game. It's all about celebrating the Premier League title.

Even after Blackburn's goal, those Arsenal fans applauded. They are thankful for Blackburn Rovers who held off Manchester United in the last round.

"Congratulations, Coach Arsene Wenger." After the game, George congratulated Arsene Wenger. Then he left Highbury without looking back.

Now that the whole of Highbury was in a state of celebration, George had no intention of making peace.

"Did you see the celebration in Highbury?" George was in a general mood and asked the players on the bus back.

"See." A game that is so important, Arsenal actually treated it like this, and all the players were frustrated.

"That's the celebration of the championship. Only champions are eligible! Competitive sports, except for championships, nothing else can stand the test of time. George snorted. So there is only one way for you to get that kind of celebration. Champion! ”

"Later we won the championship and we were able to celebrate like they did."

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With the end of 38 rounds, the 98-99 Premier League season has officially come to an end.

The various suspense of the league has also begun to settle.

Unlike the previous history, Manchester United did not win the Premier League this season. It was Arsenal who won the Premier League, the second Premier League title in the two and a half years since Arsene Wenger took charge of Arsenal.

George understands that he is in charge of a Premier League team and a team like Blackburn Rovers who have won the Premier League. George's impact on English football and world football is set to grow, and changing the Premier League title this season is just the first step. In the future, there will definitely be more and more such things that go against the original history.

The Premier League has been held for seven seasons now, with Blackburn Rovers winning once, Arsenal winning two Premier League titles, and Manchester United winning the remaining four Premier League titles. With the exception of Blackburn, a sudden upstart, Manchester United and Arsenal are both giants in England's history.

From last season and this season, it can be seen that the two most powerful teams in the Premier League are Manchester United and Arsenal. Neither Chelsea, Liverpool, nor Newcastle have the strength to challenge these two teams. The battle between Manchester United and Arsenal for the Premier League has begun.

Of course, there have been teams that have improved a lot this season, including Leeds United and West Ham United. These two teams have been the fastest progressing teams this season, with West Ham United becoming a Premier League powerhouse under Redknapp.

And Leeds United, led by O'Reilly, has set off a youth storm in the Premier League.

Blackburn Rovers is a team that cannot be left unmentioned, as the only team other than Manchester United and Arsenal to have won the Premier League, Blackburn's rise has also attracted a lot of attention. This season in particular, a place was earned in the Confederations Cup.

These are the teams that have performed better in the Premier League this season.

At the end of every league game, the most important thing is the relegated team. The relegated teams this season are Nottingham Forest, Charlton Athletic and Southampton.

As the only three teams to be promoted from League One last season, Nottingham Forest were the only team to be relegated. Middlesbrough were the best mixed and finished ninth in the Premier League. And Burnley, under the leadership of Rodel, has not achieved as good as average. Fourteenth in the Premier League.

Either way, this season's Premier League season is finally over.

George's first Premier League season is also over.

(To be continued)