"Liverpool attacked again, still choosing to play on the right, Kuyt took the ball and crossed

'Crouch was in the box, Kolo Toure was pressed behind him, beautiful, this stop was solid, it was going to turn.'

"Danger, Crouch turned, left foot, straight to the door"

"The ball is in"

"Crouch has scored"

It was Crouch's third goal of the game and he scored a hat-trick at Anfield

"It was definitely Crouch's best game since joining Liverpool, and he scored three goals for Liverpool with an overhead kick to give Liverpool a 4l home lead over Arsenal"

"We have to see that Liverpool's overall attacking and defensive operation in this game was very good, not only Crouch, but also the two wide players Kuyt and Pennant, as well as the two-back combination of Mohamed Sissoko and Xavi Alonso behind them, all showed very strong quality"

After Crouch scored and rushed to the sidelines to celebrate, Steven Gerrard, the team leader wearing the captain's armband, just ran over to celebrate with the England highman, but his expression was indescribably lonely, because the team's big win had nothing to do with him personally.

Even vaguely, he had a feeling that Benitez was not only playing Arsenal and Arsene Wenger when arranging tactics, but also played with him, the captain of the Reds.

Liverpool's starting lineup for this game is a 3L tactic, and the back line is unchanged as usual, but the double midfielder is a combination of Mohamed Sissoko and Xavi Alonso, the front is Pennant, Gerrard and Kuyt, and the single striker is Crouch, which is not too surprising.

On a purely card-based basis, there are few problems with such a tactic, as the liberation of Gerrard has always been the call of Liverpool fans and the media, and even in the past period, when Liverpool have underperformed in the FA Cup and the league, many have thought that Gerrard should be liberated.

Benitez really liberated Gerrard in this game, but only when Gerrard himself was on the field, after a full 90 minutes of play, he could deeply feel that he was excluded from the operation of the team.

Speaking of defense, Liverpool's defense in this game is more based on Xavi Alonso's dragging position, intercepting the opponent's passing route, and Mohamed Sissoko's coverage and scrambling.

In this game, Arsenal's main defender Gilberto Silva was injured in the national team game, which directly led to Arsenal having to discharge the double midfield combination of Arteta and Diaby in this game, but these two players were completely suppressed in front of Xavi Alonso and Mohamed Sissoko.

In defence, Gerrard also retreats frequently, but his role in defense is not obvious at all, or it cannot be said that it is not obvious, because Arsenal is indeed disturbed by him, and it can only be said that he has less synergistic interaction with his teammates.

In the attack, Liverpool's attack is mainly to play two wings, or directly through Xavi Alonso to find Crouch, which is why Crouch performed very eye-catching in this game and scored a hat trick.

Of the team's four goals, Gerrard has not been involved in the operation of even one goal, all of them have either gone to the side or directly approached Crouch, and Gerrard has nothing to do with him.

But this is not to say that he Gerrard can not be used, Liverpool can directly beat Arsenal, but because Benitez is more like using Gerrard as a front, using him to play the front midfield, impact the opponent's midfield and defense, share the defensive pressure for teammates, and attract Arsenal's defensive attention.

Everyone knows that Gerrard is the captain of Liverpool, the leader of the team, and the core, who would have thought that in such a game, Liverpool's tactics would not revolve around Gerrard, but around Crouch.

Four goals, from the process to the finish, Gerrard was not involved, what does that mean?

This shows that he is excluded from the team's offensive tactics and routines

Of course, this is because the team also has Xavi Alonso and Crouch in front, so it can make the transition directly from the back to the attack, and less in midfield, and if you really want to play in midfield, go wide.

To Gerrard's disappointment, even annoyance, was the incredible attacking and defensive play, albeit a somewhat mechanical, but very efficient operation, constantly pumping shells forward and creating chances, while Arsenal's defensive protection was incredibly weak.

Gerrard walked slowly back, passing by the home team's dugout, glancing at the fat man in front of the dugout, expressionless, always the expression that was so calm that people wondered if he was a robot, and he didn't seem to be happy at all about the team's big win over Arsenal, as if all this had been calculated by him.

Gerrard was also a little panicked, because he doubted that if he did play like this, would he become a dispensable person in the team? Will they be excluded from the team as a whole by their teammates and head coaches?

If Gerrard had heard what Ye Qiu had said to Yaya Toure before, he would not have such worries, because in Benitez's tactics, Liverpool's attacking and defensive system is indeed composed of ten people, which is because he has Xavi Alonso and Crouch in his team.

In other words, even without Gerrard, Liverpool's offensive and defensive system can run smoothly, and Gerrard's role is that he can decide what he wants to do on the pitch based on his understanding of the situation on the field, according to his analysis of the team's attack and defense, to help the team achieve the greatest goal

It's like the team is going to attack, the whole process is not Gerrard's business, all he needs to think about is how to use his back and run, use his individual ability to influence the defenders, and force the opposition to send someone to mark him.

If the defender is targeting Gerrard, it means that there will be fewer people to mark his teammates, and with Gerrard's influence and strength, there will definitely not be only one, and other defenders will also pay attention to him, and he will be able to play the role of echoing and coercing his teammates.

If the defender doesn't mark Gerrard, or if a teammate creates a hole at the edge of the box through their own attacking routine, and Gerrard runs in place, then the rest is simple, his teammate will pass the ball to Gerrard and use Gerrard to make the last shot.

This is known as a 10fl tactic

A very important reason why Gerrard did not perform in this game is that Gilberto Silva is not there, which gives Crouch a lot of space to move in front of the defensive line, and Arsenal's two central midfielders are not strong in themselves, and the overall passivity is finally the Gunners were beaten in embarrassment at Anfield.

Arsene Wenger stood on the sidelines, his face sinking as he watched the Liverpool players returning to the pitch after a big celebration on the sidelines, listening to the deafening, almost frantic shouts of Liverpool fans coming from his ears, he was not completely unprepared for this game, because Benitez is definitely a headache opponent.

Even Ye Qiu, who led the strong Chelsea back then, failed to take much advantage of his hands, so Wenger also expected this game to be difficult, but he didn't expect it to be so difficult, and even Arsenal would lose so badly.

He actually knows what his problem is, after the 44 formation came to the Premier League from Ye Qiu, so many years have passed, among the traditional strong teams in the Premier League, there are almost no teams that continue to adhere to the 44 tactical style of play, Manchester United's Ferguson is the first to change, and then Liverpool ushered in Benitez, and it also began to change

Now, among the Premier League giants, the only one who sticks to the 44 formation is Arsenal.

Since Ye Qiu said that the superiority of the 333 tactics is to be able to run and have one more person in the middle of the midfield than 44, Wenger's 44 tactics have been criticized by many people, and he has not thought about changing, but even if he wants to change, he must continue to insist on some things from Arsenal.

For example, the team's fluid passing and receiving combinations, such as the technical ball control system that Arsene Wenger has been looking for for years.

At this time, Wenger couldn't help but think of a sentence that Ye Qiu had said to him not long ago.

"Arsène, your biggest weakness is that you are too cautious to take risks, so we can always guess what you think, guess what you will do, and in fact, your tactics rarely surprise people"

As Wenger sighed deeply, Pat Rice's hand was on his shoulder, and he felt that Wenger should need such a hand at this time, and Wenger turned his head, smiled self-deprecatingly and bitterly at his opponent, turned back to the visiting team's dugout, sat down, and waited for the game to end.

"How's the fight going over there in London?" Wenger suddenly looked up and asked his assistant beside him.

Manchester United are at home but in Manchester, Chelsea are away at Watford, the game is in Hertfordshire, and there are not many games played in London, Charlton, West Ham, Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur, there is no doubt that Wenger only cares about Tottenham Hotspur.

As for the other three teams in London, none of them were in Wenger's eye.

"0 Ruud van Nistelrooy scored twice, Ribery scored again," said the assistant next to him with some apprehension.

Wenger raised his head after hearing this, and he felt his heart beat faster, because he could feel that Tottenham Hotspur's impact on Arsenal was already very obvious after this game.

Losing to Liverpool is not a disaster, but if there is another Tottenham Hotspur behind them, it will be a disaster.

From being level with Liverpool and five points ahead of Tottenham Hotspur to now three points behind Liverpool and two points ahead of Tottenham Hotspur, this is not a good thing, because Arsenal have another game against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane, and it will be a tough game.

"Damn," Wenger scolded indignantly, feeling a little flustered in his heart.

If it was in the early stages of the season, he didn't feel the threat of Tottenham Hotspur, at that time he was even in a good mood to joke with Ye Qiu, what to do if the team was relegated, but now, he feels that this team has unknowingly become the biggest threat to Arsenal.

Now Arsenal's first consideration is no longer to compete with Liverpool for third place in the league, but how to ensure that they are not overtaken by Tottenham Hotspur, this damned north London rival has won several games in a row, and the form and momentum seem to be getting better and better, they are the most attacking team in the Premier League like Manchester United, who beat Blackburn Rovers in this round 4l.

'Tottenham Hotspur are really tricky and as the league progresses, they play more and more confidently and calmly, and this team will be our strongest rival next season, even if they don't finish in the top four this season. Pat Rice said worriedly.

Self-confidence is the most valuable quality of a top team, without self-confidence, there is nothing else.

"It's mainly the devil's schedule of the damn month, which has made Tottenham Hotspur see their confidence to play hard, and the addition of Beckham has adjusted the team's midfield very well and brought stability, so they are playing more and more confidently"

Arsene Wenger shook his head helplessly, he now has to admit that Tottenham Hotspur has become a strong team in the Premier League, enough to go alongside Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool, and if they do finish in the top four this season, this team will become Arsenal's biggest obstacle in the future.

At least, in the financial plan of Arsenal's board of directors, the team must ensure that it can reach the Champions League every year, because this represents tens of millions of euros in income for Arsenal

'Arsèna, actually, the situation is not as pessimistic as you think, they have to play the UEFA Cup and we only have the league left, so the situation is in our favour" Pat Rice can only find a reason to comfort Wenger.

But Arsene Wenger shook his head, "League Cup? After snorting coldly, he continued: "Osasuna, Espanyol, Sevilla, Benfica, and AZ Alkmaar are not Tottenham Hotspur's opponents.

And Wenger has a hunch that Ye Qiu will ensure that he will compete for the top four in the league first, and even give up the League Cup.

Of course, with Ye Qiu's character, he will not give up, he will fight to the death if he is killed, and even shout that he will fight for the League Cup at all costs, but he will arrange rotations, some substitutes and the like.

At the very least, Tottenham Hotspur has a League Cup this season, which is enough to ⊥ Ye Qiu to give it a go, isn't it?

"How's the game at Anfield?"

As soon as the whistle blew at the end of the White Hart Lane game, Ye Qiu turned around and couldn't wait to ask Roland about the final result of the battle between Liverpool and Arsenal.

"4" When Ye Qiu heard this result, he was really surprised, he would never have thought that this battle between the third and fourth places would have such a disparity in scores, and what he didn't expect was that Crouch actually scored a hat trick.

"Oh my God, Fat Bei is crazy, right?" Ye Qiu muttered to himself on the side, this state is indeed unexpected, but it is not bad, Liverpool's state has adjusted so well, but Tottenham Hotspur does not need to meet this difficult opponent next, which also makes Ye Qiu feel good.

At the very least, even if the current Liverpool is against the sky, it has nothing to do with Tottenham Hotspur, on the contrary, Ye Qiu thinks that Liverpool has lost Arsenal, and it is not a chance for Tottenham Hotspur.

"Although I don't like to fake hands on weekdays, but if I have the opportunity, I still have to invite Bei Fatzi to eat a good meal, thank you to him" Ye Qiu couldn't hide the joy in his heart.

When everyone saw his cheap and obedient face, they scolded angrily and funny in their hearts.

"Arsenal are going to play Portsmouth away and we are at home to Manchester City, do you have any ideas?" Mauro Tasotti looked at Ye Qiu with a smile and asked.

Ye Qiu smiled, "What else can I think, of course, it is a blow, and it turns the world upside down."

When the assistants heard this, they couldn't help but laugh because they were full of expectations for the future prospects of the team.

Portsmouth are the most famous home dragons in the Premier League this season, if you just count at home, Portsmouth can be fifth, and if you are based on away results, they can now be 14th, and they are 10th overall, so this team is not easy to play.

Arsenal have just suffered a heavy defeat away to Liverpool, and the team's morale will definitely take a big hit, although they have a week to rest, but it is difficult to say how much the team will recover, so playing Portsmouth is not a small possibility.

Relatively speaking, Tottenham Hotspur plays Manchester City at home, this team is a typical freak, with almost the bottom of the home record, while the away record is very good, currently ranked thirteenth, and there is also a certain threat to Tottenham Hotspur.

However, everyone knows that if Tottenham Hotspur takes advantage of the current momentum and makes a move, it is very likely that they will lose Manchester City at home, and as long as Tottenham Hotspur loses Manchester City and Arsenal drops points on Portsmouth, even if it is a draw, Tottenham Hotspur can come from behind and advance to the top four of the league.

As soon as Ye Qiu thought of this, his heart felt hot, this was his ultimate goal this season, next season's Champions League was his long-standing wish, and the League Cup was dispensable for him.

Of course, if it was not affecting the team's results, he would consider fighting, but now, he has to make a choice.

So he made an immediate deal with Mauro Tasotti and the others to play as a substitute in the UEFA Cup in midweek, and the team went all out to prepare for the league in order to pull Arsenal out of the top four in the league in the shortest possible time.

But sometimes, the development of things is not under Ye Qiu's control at all