With a 7-5 aggregate win over two legs, Tottenham managed to advance to the quarter-finals.

A total of 12 goals were scored in the two legs between the two teams, six goals in each game, a rarity in the UEFA Cup and across Europe. Therefore, even if it is just a League Cup match that is regarded by many giants, and it is only an eighth-finals, this meeting between the two teams will surely become a classic in the history of European competition!

For this victory of the direct dialogue between the Premier League team and the Serie A team, the British media naturally can't help but advocate it!

"Goal battle, the Premier League beats Serie A!"

The newspaper once again raised the match to the heights of the two leagues. The article mentions that in a spear-to-spear contest, there is no doubt that the spear of the Premier League is sharper. And think, fighting offensively, Serie A is obviously not the opponent of the Premier League!

"Shoot the heel of the heavy artillery, skill and strength coexist!"

The Guardian highly praised Chen Xi's wonderful performance in this game. He struck the back of the net with a spoon lob and a masterful back-heel pass, and then slammed the back of the net with a late hit. It can definitely be called the coexistence of skill and strength, and can be described as a "tough artist".

"Two shots and one pass break Parma, Eddie's team history record!"

"Every Telegraph" seems to have become Chen Xi's record manager, and they are obviously very concerned about any of Chen Xi's data, and they even know more than Chen Xi himself about many data! The news that Chen Xi was very close to the team's historical record was reported by them before, and now that Chen Xi has equaled the team's history, they naturally want to report it well. Just tied this record, they began to look forward to the next record for Chen Xi, according to their analysis, Chen Xi will continue to play in this state, and it is only a matter of time before he surpasses Shearer and Cole's Premier League single-season goal record!

After covering the Tottenham Hotspur vs Parma match, the media are looking ahead to the 29th round of the league between Tottenham and West Ham United in three days' time. Obviously, everyone knows that that game will very likely see Chen Xi break the record in Tottenham Hotspur's history!

However, before the match between Tottenham and West Ham United, everyone did not see Chen Xi's name on the starting list.

In fact, except for Chen Xi, most of the main players in the team were rested in this game. The reason for this is simple, the two-legged clash with Parma and a league game against Fulham in the middle have exhausted Tottenham's main players. Even Chen Xi, who is extremely physical, said that he was not suitable to participate in the match with West Ham United after the club passed the advanced equipment inspection!

As a result, Hoddle had no choice but to rotate. Even so, Tottenham still has old stars like Sheringham, Anderton and Asimovic in their squad, as well as rising stars like Esselington! At the same time, for the sake of insurance, he also put Chen Xi on the big list, in case of an emergency.

The media unanimously believe that West Ham United, who have been in the relegation zone this season and have decided to leave many of their main players, will not be able to cause much trouble for Tottenham!

As a result, the young "Hammers" burst into a powerful fighting force at Upton Park.

In the first half, West Ham United launched wave after wave of attacks towards Tottenham's heartland. The attacking partnership of Defoe and Canute has threatened Tottenham time and time again.

Had it not been for West Ham's bad luck, they could have sealed the win in the first half.

Tottenham held on to a thrilling 0-0 first-half scoreline. Hoddle rejoiced and asked his players to step up their attack in the second half!

However, as soon as the second half began, Defoe received a long cross from Carrick and scored with a single shot.

Faced with the backward situation, Hoddle could only call Chen Xi from the bench.

While Chen Xi was still warming up, West Ham United scored again. This time it was Defoe's partner Kanute, and the Malian smashed the door of Keller's guard with a hammer!

West Ham United, who are playing at home, have already scored two goals and Upton Park has become a sea of joy.

Hoddle hurriedly replaced Acerington with Chen Xi, hoping that he could turn the tide.

After Chen Xi came on the field, he did revitalize the attack of the Tottenham team, and contributed several threatening assists as soon as he came on the field.

But the crazy Hammer Gang's attack was already unstoppable, and Chen Xi couldn't get on the field, and Joe Cole expanded the score to 3-0 with a long-range shot in a counterattack!

This is undoubtedly a death sentence for Tottenham, even if Chen Xi dragged his tired body and assisted Sheringham to score a goal in the follow-up, he still couldn't change the fate of the defeat!

1-3, Tottenham suffered a heavy defeat at Upton Park!

Manchester United, who are at the top of the table, also took the opportunity to widen the gap to four points, and Tottenham finally suffered because the front line was spread too wide!

After the game, The Sun's Howard finally got his chance to come out and slam Tottenham. He mentioned in his column that Tottenham Hotspur does not have the heritage of a giant team, let alone the ability to fight on multiple fronts, and said that if Tottenham Hotspur cannot make a choice, it may end up with a big four empty end at the end of the season!

Although the fact that Howard is against Tottenham is a well-known fact, his views this time are still supported by a lot of media!

Everyone thinks that Tottenham's current strength is not enough to support the team's fourth-line operation, and some games must be selectively abandoned!

Hoddle naturally knew this, but he could only swallow the bitter fruit of defeat first.

Tottenham didn't even have time to sum up the defeat before they ushered in the thirtieth round of the league, and this time against the mighty Reds Liverpool!

Fortunately, Tottenham are playing at home this time and don't need to travel long distances.

After a period of low ebb, Liverpool's results have now picked up, although they have basically lost the possibility of winning the league title, but they are still very competitive in the competition for Champions League qualification this year!

Therefore, in order to be able to qualify for the Champions League, Liverpool naturally does not want to miss the opportunity to score points against this tired Tottenham team!

For Liverpool's opponent, Chen Xi can be said to be deeply impressed. Not only because his first hat-trick of his career was scored against this team, but also because Liverpool were the first team to make an offer to Tottenham at the time of the winter transfer. Moreover, the price of 15 million they offered is also the most sincere among several teams.

Of course, Chen Xi will not show mercy to this team because of this good impression! ――

Although Tottenham Hotspur was separated by Manchester United in the league standings, this did not extinguish the enthusiasm and support of the Tottenham fans!

In this key match against Liverpool at home, the stands at White Hart Lane Stadium were still full.

Yang Xu, those who held package tickets, all entered the stands in advance.

The singing of "Glory to Tottenham" was so spectacular in the stadium that even Liverpool fans who were used to seeing big scenes couldn't help but feel a little afraid.

For this game, Hoddle clearly knew that his team could not afford to lose again. So he decisively sent all the main forces to fight:

Tottenham line-up (4-4-2):

Goalkeepers: KellerDefenders: Karl, Ledley King, Richards, Tarico Midfielders: Simon Davies, Redknapp, Flender, Edison Chan Forwards: Morientes, Robbie Keane Liverpool are also the strongest lineup, and Houllier is clearly hoping to get the game against White Hart Lane!

Liverpool line-up (4-4-2):

Goalkeepers: Dudek Defenders: Carragher, Henjoz, Hyypia, Reese: Smitchell, Gerrard, Hamann, Reeser Forward: Heskey, Owen In the pre-game dressing room, both coaches are making the final moves.

"Last time at Anfield, we lost to them! To be exact, he lost to that Chinese kid named Edison Chen! I know everyone is not convinced, now the opportunity has come, on their home turf, let's give them back the bitter fruits of the defeat! Give me your fighting spirit and go conquer White Hart Lane! Houllier said impassionedly in the away dressing room. Looking at his flushed face, it really makes people worry about whether his heart attack will recur.

"Conquer White Hart Lane!" The Reds players shouted in unison.

...... "In the last game, we lost to the team in the relegation zone. The media jumped out and said we couldn't do it anymore. Say we're starting to go downhill! Facing the stronger Liverpool team today, there must be a lot of people outside waiting to see our jokes! ”

"The defeat in the last game, we can still say that we have been fighting continuously, it is too tired, and it gives West Ham a chance to take advantage of. But we have no reason to look for it again today, most of you have been rested. I should have appeared on the pitch today in full spirit! ”

"The Liverpudlians must be waiting to take points against us while we're not in good shape! Tell them by your actions that this is impossible! We beat them last time at Anfield, not to mention this time it was on our home turf! Didn't they use a sign to tell people 'this is Anfield'? Then use your actions to tell them, 'This is White Hart Lane'!" ”

Hoddle's passionate speech successfully ignited the fighting spirit of the Tottenham players!

"This is White Hart Lane! This is White Hart Lane! This is White Hart Lane! Chen Xi and his teammates shouted in unison!

(To be continued)