Chapter 183: FA Cup

Although Wilshere has just signed a professional contract, Arsene Wenger did not include him in the starting line-up as an incentive against Plymouth.

Xiang Hao originally thought that the old man would send most of the young people, but Xiang Hao underestimated the old man's determination to win this game.

Starting XI: No. 1 Fabianski; No. 3 Sania, No. 10 Gala, No. 20 - Joru, No. 40 Gibbs.

Midfielders, No. 8 Nasri, 2-Diaby, 16-Ramsey, No. 27 Ebo, forwards, No. 12 Bella, 26-Bendtner.

Although Xiang Hao and Van Persie are both sitting on the bench, this lineup is definitely strong, especially Nasri and Diaby, who are definitely the main force of Arsenal.

"Phew, it can be seen that Arsenal want to win the game as soon as possible, otherwise Wenger would not have sent these players."

When Lineker got the start of the game, he naturally saw Wenger's intentions.

"Well, although Arsenal just played a game the day before yesterday, but this game was at home against League Two side Plymouth, so Wenger has no reason to make this game an upset.

In this game, the most important thing for Arsenal players is to score as soon as possible, which will save them a lot of trouble, and once they get entangled, it will make Arsenal spend more energy to deal with this game, which is certainly not what Wenger wants to see. ”

Mortensen continues his analysis of Arsenal and is always bullish on Arsenal.

Although Mortensen's remarks about Xiang Hao's king in the last game caused him to attract a lot of doubts, Xiang Hao's performance in that game was indeed impeccable.

So those doubts are also a lot smaller, especially Lao Lei also admitted that his team was defeated by Xiang Hao, and the discerning person also saw how Xiang Hao performed in the final stage of the game, and this kind of doubt became more of an expectation.

The bird-like appearance of the British coal, the absolute third-rate blowing to the first-class or even super-current level, finally there is the topic of Xiang Hao, let them blow it, they can't blow it hard.

Therefore, in the media, there is disdain for Xiang Hao, but it is more of a pursuit, so that Xiang Hao is always at the forefront of the media and a member of the future superstars.

Now Xiang Hao's name is definitely no smaller than some second-rate stars, especially the identity of Arsenal's Premier League giants, which has increased Xiang Hao's attention.

It's just that Xiang Hao is too lazy to go online during this time because of Cheryl's matter, so he doesn't know how popular he is.

Now, he sits quietly on the bench, watching the game with his teammates.

"Arsenal!" "Arsenal!" "Arsenal!" …

Wave after wave of cheers continued to sound with Arsenal's attack.

Five minutes into the game, Arsenal had a chance to kill when Ramsey picked up the ball on the flanks and burst into the box to draw a return pass from the Plymouth backline.

Vela near the penalty spot followed up with a push and was on the verge of scoring, but Plymouth goalkeeper Larieu made a push and bravely blocked the ball off the line.

Arsenal missed a great opening goal.

However, this small setback did not make the Arsenal players back down.

In the twelfth minute, Nasri smashed the ball twice in a row, shook off the gap, and crossed from the left, but Bendtner's close-range header from the far post went just wide.

In the 21st minute, Diaby relied on his height and length advantage to enter the penalty area and cross from the right, but unfortunately Bendtner missed the ball in the middle and the ball slid past the goal.

In the 33rd minute, Eboue's pass and Ramsey's shot from 20 yards in front of the box was again bravely held up by the Plymouth goalkeeper.

In the 39th minute, a corner kick opportunity, Bendtner rubbed in front of the point, and Eboue's follow-up volley also slid past the goal.

Arsenal were in a scoreless situation, with Arsene Wenger anxiously pacing back and forth on the sidelines.

Although Bella and Bendtner are very talented, their growth rate really can't satisfy Wenger, and they always feel that they are missing something, and the layer of window paper can't be clicked, which makes Wenger very helpless.

But even if he is helpless, Xiang Hao Wenger can only rely on them, Walcoat and Van Persie played the whole game last time, such a game, if you can't rely on them, then what to do next.

Arsene Wenger has to keep the two of them in shape, otherwise the second half of the season will be bad.

'Arsene Wenger has to improve his attacking opportunities as soon as possible, knowing that this is against League Two teams.

If it was the Premier League or the Champions League, they would not have given Wenger's team so many chances, and a missed opportunity could probably be decisive. ”

Seeing that the first half of the game was about to end, Arsenal was slow to open the situation, Lineker couldn't help but shake his head.

As a striker, Lineker instinctively felt disappointed when he saw Arsenal squander his chances.

'yes, if Arsenal are going to bring in reinforcements in the winter, they have to work on that and bring in a player who can score better.

There is a saying that Arshavin is coming, I don't know if it's true, if it's true, it's Wenger's correction of his forward line. ”

Mortensen also saw this problem, secretly anxious for Wenger's team, and couldn't help but look forward to a winter transfer.

'At the moment, Diaby and Nasri are in good form, and Aaron Ramsey has proven to be a reliant rotation, just short of the strikers.

Vela and Bendtner are still not consistent, they have proven that they are not the kind of players who can change the trend of the game, and they may be great if they are opened, but they can't break through in the scorching phase, which is terrible. ”

Lineker watched Vela shoot go wide again, and shook his head more diligently.

"——! Toot"

With Foy's whistle, the third round of the English FA Cup, Arsenal's first half against Plymouth came to an end.

Although Arsenal raced around Plymouth's goal, they still couldn't open the opponent's shot.

0-0, Arsenal thundered loudly, and there was not a drop of rain in the half.

The Arsenal players almost drooped their faces and returned to their dressing room, obviously knowing that they had really disappointed the fans and the old man with their faces down.

It would be to say that he is not disappointed, but Wenger is not enough to turn on the hair dryer in the dressing room.

In fact, Arsene Wenger rarely did this, his own players performed well in the first half, and all the tactics that should have been played were also played, and he almost scored.

This time, it's hard to say, if you can see through, if you can't, sometimes you can't do it.

So Wenger glanced at his teammates, and instead of scolding as they imagined, he said lightly: "In the second half, continue your current rhythm, strive for every opportunity to score, and take out your shooting skills in training, and it's okay." ”

"Hmm." "We understand."

Bendtner and Vela nodded the fastest, no way, who told them to waste the most chances in the first half, Wenger a large number of 'not to pursue', they were naturally very happy, and nodded resolutely with their eyes.

They are bound to show their performance and prove their ability.

Wenger noticed the gaze of the two of them and nodded in satisfaction, "Hurry up and rest." ”

Without any extra words, he left the locker room.

Arsene Wenger has never been a coach who has beaten players to death with a single shot, unless you really can't support or fit into the team, otherwise, Wenger's trust in the players is definitely one of the most and longest-lasting of these famous coaches.

The fifteen-minute break passed as Arsenal and Plymouth players also came on.

"Give me a chance to seize the opportunity, don't show off your skills, and get out of it faster."

Before going on the field, Xiang Hao came to Bella and Bendtner and reminded them of a few words.

They missed so many chances in the first half, it wasn't their quality, there was anything wrong, it was that their mentality wasn't adjusted well.

Although Xiang Hao is not a striker, but when he talked with Van Persie just now, it can be seen that both Vela and Bendtner want to score too much, causing them to make too many unnecessary adjustments when shooting, resulting in the opponent's defenders being able to defend in an instant.

In addition, their luck was a little worse, so they couldn't open the goal account for a long time, so Xiang Hao naturally had to remind them.

"I understand, don't worry, boss, the first goal will definitely be me."

Bendtner patted his chest with confidence and said, obviously Bendtner is not an elm pimple, fifteen minutes of time, let him reflect on it, and he also understands this.

As for Bella, she glanced at Bendtner, nodded at Xiang Hao, and signaled that she understood.

When the game resumed, Arsenal still maintained the advantage on the field, while Plymouth still used their defensive position to delay Arsenal's attack.

“gogogogog——o!”

"Goal Arsenal!"

Anxious shouts resounded in the stands at the Emirates Stadium, and the Arsenal fans couldn't wait, even anxious.

There are too many games, and Arsenal obviously occupies the initiative on the field, but because of an inexplicable mistake, the team loses.

They don't want to see this game and get into that situation again, and they want to wake up their team with a cheer and keep them going.

And this persistent awakening finally had an effect in the fiftieth minute of the game.

“GOOOOOOOOO——OL!!! Niklas, Niklas is ahead for us, ahead for us! 1-0, we are ahead!! ”

Lucky Bendtner.

Bendtner, who was pulling the edge, originally wanted to cross, and Vela who switched to the middle, who would have thought that the opponent's central defender Gray would stretch out a kick first, and directly blocked Bendtner's cross into his door, and Arsenal was lucky to take the lead.

"Hehehe, do you see, I did it, I did it!!"

No matter how the goal was scored, it was scored, Bendtner shouted excitedly, looking triumphant.

"Well done, Niklas!"

"Well done!"

And the Arsenal players don't care about the appearance of this kid, if they can score, it is a good, crucial goal, and they give it to Bendtner without hesitation.

Arsene Wenger was just as happy, he knew he had scored a goal and it was a game that was nine out of ten, so there was no way not to be happy.