Time flies.

In a flash, it was late February.

Today is February 23rd.

Ewood Park, today is crowded with people. Of course, Blackburn's home games have always been like this, but there were so many fans in today's game. And not much in general. There are still tens of thousands of fans outside the stadium who have not received their tickets.

What is today's game?

It's actually a league, a Premier League. But the Blackburn fans were enthusiastic.

Not only the Blackburn fans, but even the reporters who came to the scene today were extraordinarily large. There are reporters from more than 60 media and newspapers, and the number even exceeds 200. This scale is not far from the number of journalists in the League Cup and FA Cup finals. It's even a lot more than those finalists.

What exactly is the game that is getting so much attention.

Of course, it's the game that will decide the fate of the Premier League. It was a match between the first and second place in the Premier League.

Blackburn Rovers host Arsenal.

In the first game of the season between the two teams, Blackburn Rovers away to Arsenal played attacking football. In the end, it was a high score of 3 to 3. It was a time when the Premier League was not very clear.

But now the situation in the Premier League is getting clearer.

First-placed Blackburn Rovers have already left the rest of the Premier League far behind. For example, Liverpool and Manchester United were left behind by Blackburn by nearly 20 points. But that doesn't mean that Blackburn's Premier League title is secure.

Because there is also an Arsenal.

At this time, Blackburn Rovers and Arsenal are in good form.

Blackburn have won two, drawn one and lost one of their four Premier League games.

In the 23 rounds of the Premier League, Blackburn Rovers were beaten 2-1 away by Manchester United. In the 24 rounds of the Premier League, Blackburn Rovers defeated West Ham United 2-1 away. In the 25th round of the Premier League, Blackburn won 2-0 away at Fulham.

In the last round of the league, they were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Ipswich Town. Seven points were scored in four games.

The results weren't the best, but they weren't too bad.

As for Arsenal, five games have been played during that time. Because there is still a make-up match for the 21st round of the Premier League.

Arsenal challenged Leeds United away in the 23rd round of the Premier League, but were held to a 1-1 draw by Leeds United, who have had a poor record this season. This was followed by a 21-round Premier League tie in which Arsenal won 3-1 away at Leicester City.

In the next 24 rounds of the Premier League, Arsenal was forced to draw 1-1 by Southampton at home.

Fortunately, in the next 25 rounds of the Premier League and 26 rounds of the Premier League, Arsenal won the victory. A 1-0 win away at Everton and a 4-1 win at home to Fulham.

Arsenal are in really good form. Three wins and two draws in five games have resulted in eleven points.

With the end of the 26 rounds of the Premier League, the gap between Blackburn Rovers and Arsenal is only 10 points.

Very, looks like a lot. After all, it's a double-digit margin. But it's only a four-game gap.

That's why this game is so important.

Of course, this is true in the eyes of many people. Because Arsenal won, then the gap can be reduced to seven points. That's the difference of three games. After this round, there are eleven rounds left in the Premier League.

Although seven points is still a three-game difference. But eleven rounds, anything can happen.

But once Arsenal loses this game, then there is basically no suspense in the Premier League this season. Because once Blackburn win this game, then the gap between Blackburn and Arsenal is thirteen points.

Thirteen points, five games of ball difference.

Eleven rounds remaining. Arsenal also have games away at Manchester United, away at Newcastle and away at Villa. The schedule is not easy. Of course, Blackburn have also played away at Liverpool and away at Leeds United.

But overall, Blackburn's remaining eleven league opponents don't have any particularly strong teams.

No matter what Blackburn says, it is impossible to lose five games. Even if they lose five games, Arsenal will be able to win the rest of the games?

That is, once Blackburn Rovers wins this game. Then this season's Premier League has basically settled the dust. Thirteen points, with eleven rounds remaining, Arsenal is unlikely to catch up.

That's why the fans are enthusiastic and the reporters are enthusiastic today.

............ "I don't want to tell you what kind of ordinary league this game is, this kind of hypocrisy. It's all nonsense to say that kind of thing. I'm going to tell you, it's a final. A final that can't be lost. ”

George was in the locker room, his mouth wide open, and he spoke loudly.

"Of course, you can also say that we are so many points ahead anyway. Even if we lose this game, we have the initiative. "It's not often this season that George has been so excited in the dressing room before a game.

"But I'm going to tell you. I value this game and it's not like we lost the league title because we lost this game. No, it's not so! I'll tell you, this season's Premier League title is in our pocket, win or lose. ”

"But I'm still so stressed about this game, why? Why do I say this game is a final that can't be lost? ”

"Because as long as we win this game. Then it will completely knock out Arsenal's extravagant hopes and make Arsenal completely desperate. We've locked up the Premier League title for good! I'm not thinking about a league because we're not just going to play in the Premier League, we're going to play in the Champions League. ”

"We just need to win this game. Then we can focus our energy on the Champions League. Do you know what I mean? The Premier League title is a must, and the Champions League is also a must! ”

Hearing George's words, all the players below were chest up, and their faces were very excited.

Yes.

The Champions League and the league have to take care of both ends, how difficult it is. But as long as you win this game, then you can put all your energy into the Champions League.

The Champions League, that is the highest honour of a European club. Who doesn't want to get?

If it had been a year or two ago, who among them would have dared to think about the Champions League. But now it's different, and now everyone's morale is very high. How to say that Blackburn Rovers is also a team that has won the League Cup and the Premier League.

If it weren't for a miscalculation last year, Blackburn would have had no problem reaching the last four.

Once you're in the Final Four, who knows what will happen.

Therefore, when I heard George talk about the Champions League, everyone didn't think of a burden. On the contrary, the players below are all excited.

"Do you just want a league title, or do you want to go both?"

"Head, of course it's both."

Sagnol quickly stood up and made a determination. "I've already won the Premier League and I want to taste the Champions League."

"Yes, Willy. That's a good point. ”

One of George's favorite things about Sagnol is that Sagnol is able to cooperate well with George every time. Eyesight is good.

"But champions don't fall from the sky. It's something we need to fight for. So I'm going to tell you, the sooner you lock in the league, the more energy we have to play in the Champions League. ”

"Now go out and destroy Arsenal. Let them completely lose the luxury of the league! ”

George waved his hand.

"Destroy Arsenal!"

"Destroy Arsenal!"

The Blackburn players were all excited by George's words.

Yes. A Premier League title is no longer enough to satisfy these players. Their pursuit is bigger and higher, and the Champions League is their ultimate goal.

Looking at the backs of these players, George was satisfied.

For this game, George was all substitutes in the Champions League group stage two days ago.

Two days ago, on February 21, the Champions League restarted.

Blackburn Rovers are at home to Galatasaray, the arch-rivals of these seasons. I don't know why, Blackburn Rovers have met this Turkish team every year since they entered the European competition. But this team is the same every year.

Galatasaray, who played in the UEFA Cup final against Blackburn, are the strongest.

After that, Galatasaray's strength became weaker and weaker, and this season it was already the weakest. Despite reaching the second round of the group stage, they have sold a lot of their biggest stars in these three seasons. And many of the old stars are already old.

Including their midfield superstar, Romanian star Haji has also retired.

Although he came off the bench in the whole game, Blackburn's side is still not weak. McAllister, who has seen his playing time drop sharply this season, scored the only goal of the game with a free-kick.

In other words, Blackburn Rovers won three games in the first three rounds of the second round of the Champions League. Nine points were accumulated, while Barcelona and Roma were tied 1-1. In this group stage, Blackburn Rovers topped the table with nine points, and the remaining three teams all accumulated two points.

Therefore, Blackburn's entry into the quarter-finals of the Champions League is already a certainty.

is about to enter the quarterfinals of the Champions League, and the fire in George's heart is getting stronger and stronger.

Champions League, George drools just thinking about it. Therefore, George is imperative for this game. As long as he wins this game, then George really has no worries in the league. Arsenal is not Manchester United, Arsene Wenger is not Ferguson.

As long as the game is lost, Wenger will have a smart choice. It won't be like Alex Ferguson's Manchester United, biting Blackburn Rovers to the death.

………… As the Blackburn players poured out, Ewood Park was suddenly greeted with earth-shattering cheers. And as the on-site commentator shouted the name of every Blackburn player, the Ewood Park fans followed suit.

The fans had been singing loudly since the first half hour of the game. Cheer for the team.

They all know the important surnames of this game.

Win it, win it. Then Blake is a back-to-back champion.

A win would see Blackburn overtake Arsenal as a three-time Premier League winner.

This kind of cheer, when George came out, was even more shocked. This time, without waiting for the voice of the on-site commentator, the Blackburn fans were already chanting in unison "George!" George! ”。

George smiled and waved to the fans on the field.

George's actions attracted crazy cheers from the fans.

(To be continued)