Xiao Qing is still in a good mood now, although he suffered two consecutive defeats in the league and fell below in the standings, but it doesn't matter, these difficulties are only temporary, Xiao Qing believes that Arsenal can do better in the next games. We need to look at the long term, not just the immediate difficulties; After learning the lesson, Xiao Qing believes that Arsenal will become better and more competitive.

On December 6, 2009, in the fifteenth round of the English Premier League, Arsenal hosted Stoke City; This game was a memorable one for Arsenal.

Arsenal played their 100th competitive game at the Emirates Stadium, while manager Arsene Wenger celebrated his 500th Premier League game in charge, while captain Cesc Fabregas made his 255th appearance for Arsenal. However, Arsenal's injury situation has not eased, with Robin van Persie, Clichy, Gibbs, Theo Walcott missing through injury, and Alexander Song being suspended with five yellow cards.

Although there are a few things that make this happy day a little unsatisfying, it doesn't matter, just win this game. Arsenal have suffered two consecutive league defeats and must win at home in this one.

Knowing the team's current predicament, the Arsenal players burst out into a shocking fight in the game, and they were quite active and hard working in the game. Arsenal almost opened the scoring in the third minute, Cesc Fabregas went through and Arshavin broke through the two to form a one-on-one knife, but Denmark international Sorensen came out to save the day. In the fifth minute, Arshavin passed, Xiao Qing cut to the right side of the bottom line near the small angle shot and was blocked by Sorensen.

The wonderful performance of the Stoke City goalkeeper allowed them to keep the goal clean for the time being, but it is not enough to rely on the goalkeeper's super-level performance again and again, and no one can guarantee that the goalkeeper will be able to play at a super-level level throughout the game. But there really isn't a way around Stoke City. Arsenal, who have lost two league games in a row, are desperate for a win. The Gunners' ability to burst out with offense is also difficult for Stoke City to parry.

So in the 26th minute, Arsenal began their ferocious attack again. Although Stoke City also tried their best this time, they could no longer continue to prevent Arsenal's goals, and they no longer had the super-level performance of the goalkeeper to keep the goal from conceding.

While Arsenal's defenders always make mistakes defensively, they are definitely one of the best in attack; Full-back Traore cut in on the left, and Russian Tsar Arshavin received the ball and quickly dribbled the ball down; The sudden change of direction was just a feint, and Arshavin, who smashed the ball back, crossed the middle, and Fabregas, who followed up, sent a through stopper.

Arsenal's dazzling attacking play left Stoke City's defenders dumbfounded, with the ball moving so smoothly that they simply couldn't keep up with the tempo. They are overwhelmed; So when Xiao Qing easily grasped the single knife and stabbed the far corner in front of the small penalty area, the Emirates Stadium was naturally full of cheers, and the players of Stoke City were frustrated.

1-0, Arsenal, who lead at home, took the lead, and after two consecutive defeats in the league, Arsenal finally began to exert their strength, and they were not affected by successive setbacks, and at this time they naturally used a stronger spirit of ambition to win the game. Arsenal can't afford to make mistakes, they can't make any mistakes at this point because they don't have more capital.

And the Arsenal players have a little bit to look forward to, even though they know that putting their hopes on their opponents is just a fluke. But Arsenal really want Chelsea to make mistakes. Although Chelsea are now on a six-game winning streak in the league and six points clear of Arsenal in the table, they are against Manchester City in this round; Although at the beginning of the season they were strong. However, the record so far is tepid, but the strength of the Manchester City team is still there, so Arsenal also hopes that the Manchester City team can complete the sniping against Chelsea at this time.

Arsenal, who are leading at home, are demoralizing, they need a win in one game so badly, they need a win in a game that can bounce back from their slump; Stoke City came up at this point, so there is no doubt that they will be taught a lesson by Arsenal. Arsenal have been holding back for a long time, and they finally have a chance to vent.

Although Arsenal failed to extend the lead for a while, Arsenal fans were basically satisfied; Arsenal is very fluent in attack, Arsenal readjusted after losing Van Persie, although Xiao Qing may have been a little uncomfortable before, although he will still be more closely marked in the game, but now Xiao Qing has shown enough adaptation, he is constantly improving.

Xiao Qing, the strongest point of Arsenal's attack, has been opened, so it is a very good news for Arsenal; Xiao Qing's performance determines Arsenal's performance in attack, and any team that wants to score more goals needs the performance of the team's forwards. Xiao Qing is doing well now, his goal is the guarantee for Arsenal to score and win, and with goals in two consecutive games, Xiao Qing seems to be used to being alone on the front line.

Arsenal's ferocious attack was no joke, and although they failed to extend their lead for the time being, their high-intensity attack still paid off; In the 74th minute of the game, Arsenal basically sealed the win of the game, and they ended a two-game losing streak at home to the league.

Xiao Qing suddenly accelerated forward after knocking back the ball, and Fabregas at this time was also hanging in the penalty area; Although the Stoke City defenders had been waiting for a long time, although Xiao Qing was hit by Hut's anti-slip tackle after shaking off the first defender, Hut's clearance sent the ball to the feet of Arshavin. So Arshavin took the gift, and a volley from the left side of the box extended Arsenal's lead to 2-0, and Arsenal finally won the 15th round of the league.

It was a timely victory, Arsenal need a game win now, they really can't afford to make any mistakes in the league; Arsenal, who have lost two in a row, found the direction of victory in time, and Arsenal, who defeated Stoke City, once again attacked the league title.

Although Manchester United beat West Ham 4-0 in this round, although Arsenal and Manchester United are still on the same number of points, the Gunners, who have the advantage in goal difference, are still in second place in the table. For them, although it is a bit of a headache not to be able to shake off a difficult character like Manchester United. But the Gunners are even happier that they have now closed the gap on Chelsea at the top of the table.

Although Chelsea are the main contenders for the league title after successive victories over Manchester United and Arsenal. Although Chelsea had a clear advantage in the past, because these three teams were once difficult to solve in the standings, even now although there is a little gap, but it is not insurmountable, as long as they make mistakes then it is likely to nullify these advantages, because their competitors are really strong and good.

Manchester United and Arsenal have won back-to-back matches, while Manchester City beat their former form-abidings 2-1 at home to Chelsea, who have won six in a row in the league, suffered a heavy defeat at the Manchester City Stadium. Once again, the lead they had so hard won was infinitely narrowed.

Arsenal and Manchester United are now level on points in the table, but they are only one point behind Chelsea who have lost; With just one point separating the top three teams in the table, it speaks volumes about the brutality of this season's Premier League title race, with all three teams feeling a headache now as their main rivals look so tough.

Against Stoke City, who have not been beaten at home since the 1981/82 season, Arsenal have no reason to win! It was also Arsene Wenger's 500th Premier League game in charge and his 100th competitive game since moving to the Emirates Stadium, so Arsenal will have to win this game not only but beautifully.

The result can only be regarded as a complete victory at best, and the visual impact of this score is really limited, but I believe that fans who have watched the game will not be difficult to find. If Arsenal had had a little better luck today, they would have no problem playing bigger.

Although now Arsenal is full of wounded soldiers. Although compared to other competitors Arsenal seems to be relatively unlucky and the relative squad depth is not enough for the time being, but Arsenal is not so easy to mess with, at least Arsenal is performing very well, although they are not in order, but Arsenal's tactics are becoming more and more mature, and Arsenal's run-in is basically completed, which is definitely good news for Arsenal who hit the championship.

Arsenal players can control the ball, absolutely do not blindly send straight stops, as long as the passing time is pressed on the racket, the Arsenal players will shoot bullets into the opponent's hinterland at the right time. The effect of avoiding fouls as much as possible is that when the opposing player takes the ball, the Arsenal player will not use vicious pressing indiscriminately, and the essence of this tactical strategy is to curb the opponent's passing route and then cause the opponent to make an error in the pass. Arsenal's team is very cooperative, and the whole Arsenal team can maintain efficient movement like a precision instrument, and scoring goals is a matter of course.

Although Xiao Qing's individual ability is excellent, Arsenal's overall attack is also a key to Xiao Qing's very good performance; Perhaps individual quality can help the team to break the deadlock in crucial moments, but it is more about showing on specific occasions. For a team that wants to compete for the title, they not only need to see players in the team who can play in key moments, but they also need to play consistently in a long process of competing for the title, which is the foundation of the league title.

Arsenal are doing very well at the moment, their tactics are maturing now, and although the team is having a lot of difficulties at the moment, as long as the team can find a rhythm then it is the best guarantee. Arsenal's chance is here, now they have a chance to start pushing for the top of the table again, and now they have a chance to challenge for the league title because they can do it, because they can do better.

However, it is not enough to have a good performance in the league, and Arsenal now need to perform more in the Champions League; The group has already qualified, but Arsenal can prepare for the knockout stage of the Champions League at this time, which is the real highlight, and it is also the big stage that Arsenal is looking forward to, a stage that they have never reached the top! (To be continued......)