Chapter 240: Bloodless Soldiers
"It depends on how Hodgson adjusts in the second half, but it's basically a difficult game. This is at Arsenal's home stadium, Arsenal's strength is already above them, 0-2 at half-time, it is too difficult to catch up. ”
Half-time analysis, Lineker was quite unoptimistic about Fulham, and was not polite, directly pointing out Fulham's disadvantages.
'Fulham will see if they have a chance in the second half and get a goal back in the shortest possible time, otherwise their game will be basically difficult to recover and the first fifteen minutes are important.
There was also Mortensen who was not optimistic, but he did not say anything to death, but gave a point in time.
Hodgson's confident words before the game, in the game, were kicked by Arsenal's 2-0 score, and there was nothing left.
Now Arsenal is on the right track, although Van Persie, Nasri and others are rested, but they still have enough players to kill the game - Arshavin.
"In the second half, you have to lock them up in the ribs, and you have to be careful in your own 30-metre zone.
Proper pressing, you must score as soon as possible, pay attention to the speed of retreat, Hangerand and Hughes, you two, must stare at the opponent's frontcourt.
It's important that you keep their advance as slow down as possible. ”
In the half-time arrangement, Hodgson's face was no longer as calm as before, because he lost his confidence.
As Mortensen said, he must let his team catch up with the score in the shortest possible time, but he is worried about Arsenal's attacking ability, and he is afraid of pressing too much and being pierced by the opponent's sharp pass.
So in the contradiction of advancing and retreating, Hodgson can only ask his players to do both defense as much as possible.
This is the sadness of the weak team playing the strong team, they do not have the absolute strength to be sure in attack, and at the same time, in defense, they do not say that they can absolutely suppress the opponent.
As the old saying goes, 'if you don't succeed, you become benevolent', and many times, this is how it appears.
However, this is one of the 38 rounds in the league, and now Fulham has no reason to fight Arsenal, but Arsenal must win the game.
Hodgson didn't want to 'provoke' Wenger too much, so in the arrangement, there was no absolute command, this game, he just 'did his best', look at the second half of the behavior.
In the dressing room at home, Wenger did not have any special instructions, in the first half, his team performed quite well, and it is good to maintain this momentum in the second half.
As for Xiang Hao's 'targeting' by Fulham, Xiang Hao also responded with his own changes in the first half.
Wenger also consciously exercised Xiang Hao's game reading ability, and so far, he has done very well, so there is no need to say anything more.
Arsenal's dressing room is spent relaxing and laughing. With fifteen minutes to take advantage of the time, the most important thing is to take a good breath.
At half-time, the players from both sides took the stage, and the Arsenal fans cheered a few times and waited for the game to resume.
The first half led 2-0, and in the second half, it was destined to be uneventful.
Fulham consciously strengthened the attack, but Arsenal's two midfielders, Xiang Hao, needless to say, one husband is a key player, and the other Song is equally strong in confrontation.
Arsenal's interception ability throughout the midfield was enough to face the wave of Fulham's counter-attack in the opening minutes of the second half.
"Woo woo"
"You can't get by, West Londoner."
"Rob him, rob him!"
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The midfield was fighting for nearly five meters, and seeing Xiang Hao snatch Dempsey's ball again, the Arsenal fans roared excitedly as if they had been overpowered.
In confrontation again and again, Xiang Hao set up an iron rope in the midfield, and made three consecutive steals, completely suppressing the arrogance of the Fulham midfielder.
It's been too long, Arsenal fans haven't seen their team's waist, with such a strong attack, a strong individual ability.
The last one was Patrick Vieira four years ago, and since then, although his team's waist has been, it has never really hardened.
It's a nice feeling to have the support from the back, Fulham want to attack, but they simply don't have the ability to get through the Arsenal midfield.
Basically, Song's sweep of Xiang Hao's scheduling ensured that Arsenal firmly grasped the initiative in the midfield.
In the 58th minute of the game, Arsenal's third goal completely destroyed Fulham's confidence.
Xiang Hao plugged through the midfield, and Bendtner took the ball in front of the penalty area and crossed it to the left side.
Arshavin pulled a set, directly past Konchesky, and shot vigorously diagonally on the left rib of the penalty area, hitting Schwarzer with a crotch, "Whew! ”
“GOOOOOOO――OL!!! Andre and Andre scored twice! 3-0!!! ”
"Huhu
"Arsenal!" "Arsenal!" "Arsenal!" …
The crowd cheered, and the Arsenal stands turned into a sea of joy.
Soldiers are bloodless.
So far, if there are no major surprises, Arsenal can win the game without blood.
"I have to say that Arsenal's game form is really amazing, and Arsene Wenger has made a rare excellent rotation."
'Arshavin missed out on Arsenal's Champions League game, but he made sure Arsenal could continue to advance on the domestic stage, which is probably a good thing.
"It's really a gathering of a bunch of talents, there is a shortage of soldiers to this extent, and Arsenal still have the strength to win against Hodgson's team by three goals, which is really impressive."
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Almost all the major TV stations sent praises. Before the game, many people believed that Arsenal could win the game, but no one was sure that Arsenal could be so easy.
Van Persie, Nasri, Denilson and others are rested, and Fabregas, Walcott and Diaby are injured.
Most of the main forces were missing, and less than 72 hours earlier, there was an expedition to Rome. No one can be sure that Arsenal still have the fitness to deal with Fulham, who are waiting for work, and to withstand the onslaught of the west Londoners.
It's possible, but it's definitely not going to be easy – that's basically everyone's consensus. Otherwise, before the game, Ferguson would not have wasted so much to calculate Wenger's team.
Unfortunately, the trend of the game announced that Ferguson's calculations had failed.
Arsene Wenger's side not only rested but also played a perfect league game.
It is almost certain that the gap between them and Manchester United has narrowed to 12 points. It's not a points gap that absolutely doesn't stand a chance.
Because it's not just Arsenal who have been tired of the season, Manchester United have played more games than any other Premier League side.
Arshavin's goal not only sealed the end of the game, but also unknowingly opened a new window for Arsenal's season.
The old man was naturally excited, stood up and clapped continuously, and smiled very proudly.
In contrast, Hodgson's face was much quieter, a sense of acceptance of fate.
The set-up of the half, with this goal, also lost its effect.
said that the good offensive forward pressure can't be pressed at all, and the good rib defense, his own players were given a move by the opponent.
In such a situation, Hodgson knew that the other party's momentum had risen, and the pressure could not be suppressed, and the feeling of helplessness was pressed in his heart, and he was aggrieved but helpless.
Time passed bit by bit, and basically, the players on both sides did not deliberately pursue anything.
The Arsenal players basically pressed Fulham in the middle of the half, all kinds of crosses, flowing fluid, beautiful but not much threatening, after all, there is little forward transport.
After 75 minutes, Arsene Wenger and Roy Hodgson were all but done.
"Papa
"Well done, Hao!"
"Well done!"
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When Xiang Hao was replaced by Wilshere, the audience applauded thunderously, and the whole stadium shouted his name.
Seeing this scene, Xiang Hao couldn't help but smile knowingly and waved to the fans.
He will never forget the boos and yelling when he first stepped into the Emirates Stadium, just a few months ago.
But now, the stadium has long been turned into its own hunting ground, at its own gallop. The fans who booed in the past have long been loyal followers of themselves, shouting and screaming for themselves.
This extreme feeling made Xiang Hao enjoy it quite a lot, and he had an indescribable sense of conquest.
The winner's sense of conquest!
"One hundred and one shots, ninety-three wins, five tackles, seven interceptions, five threats.
Xiang Hao once again completed his personal performance, and if Arshavin, who scored two goals, is Arsenal's blade, then Hao is Arsenal's most powerful shield. ”
After getting off the field, Lineker also got the data of Xiang Hao's game, and he was also habitually admired.
"Hao's performance as always, so to speak, it is Hao's performance that can make Arsenal win the game so smoothly.
In fact, in this game, in the first ten minutes of the first half, Hodgson's restrictions on Hao were effective. However, since the first goal, Hodgson's team has lost control of Ho.
After Hao's transmission came out, Arsenal smoothly controlled the game. Hao did not take a rotation, which is an important point for Wenger.
Hao's role for this Arsenal team is becoming more and more important, and this dependence is becoming more and more obvious in the game with a lack of soldiers. ”
Mortensen reviewed the trend of the game and pointed out Xiang Hao's role in this Arsenal team.
"Well, it can be seen from Arsene Wenger's use of Hao that the more important the game, the more obvious Hao's role becomes, and Hao has grown into the most indispensable member of Arsenal.
originally thought that Fabregas's absence would make Arsenal collapse, but with the presence of Hao, Arsenal has a confidence. ”
Lineker nodded in agreement.
Today's Xiang Hao has become the backbone of Arsenal.