Chapter 134: Take the initiative
Xiao Qing and his teammates were excited, Kuyt handballed, which meant that Arsenal would have a penalty, which would give Arsenal the lead at the start of the game. For Arsenal, who are determined to create an unbeaten record in this game, this will be an incomparably beautiful start for Arsenal, and it will also make Arsenal more confident of winning Zuihou!
Xiao Qing and his teammates were excited, but soon they realized that something was wrong; The referee just gave a corner, he didn't think it was a handball, he just thought the ball hit Kuyt and bounced off the line! Arsenal's players were unhappy, corners were very different from penalties, and if they couldn't get a penalty, it was almost impossible for Arsenal to take the lead at the start of the game!
It's just that the referee insisted on his opinion, and he really just thought it was a corner; But there was angry invective and rage at the Emirates Stadium, and the Arsenal fans were unhappy that the referee had snuffed out Arsenal's corner, believing that the team should have taken the lead at this time, not such a dispensable corner! Although the Arsenal fans are very unhappy, although the Arsenal players are also protesting, but the referee's decision cannot be changed in many cases, and they can only accept the reality that this is a corner.
Although a penalty was blown, Arsenal's great opportunity to take the lead was also lost; But Arsenal's aggressiveness will not be lost by this miscalculation, and the Gunners have exploded with a stronger fighting spirit at this time, and they are desperate to get on the scoresheet. Arsenal want to win this game, and they hope to beat Liverpool in this game to win the league title; Arsenal are having a good momentum in attack right now. Arsenal need to build on their efforts and continue to strengthen their attack. They need to break Liverpool's goal!
Twenty-fifth minute of the game. Van Persie received a long pass from Xiao Qing over the top, and Arsenal's forward duo combined to play a delicate combination, and Van Persie pushed and scored in the penalty area, but it was already offside. Although the Emirates Stadium once again booed, Xiao Qing also knew that this was really an offside.
The cheers at the Emirates Stadium grew louder and louder, with Arsenal attacking in succession and showing a threat to Liverpool's goal; Arsenal are getting more and more confident and the Arsenal players may still be a little nervous before this game. They know what this game means. But they don't worry about Liverpool, Arsenal doesn't care about any opponents, all they care about is that this is a round of Zuihou, and it is a challenge for Zuihou, Arsenal's undefeated champion! The closer they got to success, the more cautious and even a little cramped Arsenal became, because they cared too much about the accolade. But now, Liverpool are being completely suppressed, and Arsenal are naturally becoming more and more confident that they have regained their strength.
Arsenal are in pursuit of goals, they are pressing Liverpool to keep going. Twenty-eighth minute. Cesc Fabregas combined with Robin van Persie to find a left-footed volley from the corner of the box that went wide of the near corner. Thirty-fifth minute. Cesc Fabregas crossed in front of the penalty area and Walcoat followed up with a shot that fell to the ground and went wide.
Arsenal continued to besiege the Liverpool penalty area, and now it seems that Arsenal completely control the rhythm of the game, although Liverpool found some form in the second half of the game, but they are still a little powerless against Arsenal. Arsenal's attack was so fierce that Liverpool simply couldn't come to their senses right now, and they simply didn't know how to fend off Arsenal's increasingly ferocious attack.
Liverpool are now powerless to fight back, although they fielded a front three in this game, and they will be hoping to capitalise on Arsenal's weak defensive performance to deal a fatal blow to Arsenal. But now it seems that this is not going to help at all, it is true that Arsenal's defensive ability is insufficient, but it is also true that Liverpool cannot play against Arsenal at all! That's what Liverpool are like now, and while they're ambitious, they simply can't do more; The midfield was completely out of control, which also allowed Arsenal to attack more from the midfield. As for Liverpool, they should better strengthen their defense now.
Arsenal's intensity in attack made Liverpool gradually lose stability, and in the face of Arsenal's powerful attack, Liverpool was a little powerless.
In the 38th minute, Walcott crossed from the right, Liverpool defender Shktl made a mistake in clearing, and Xiao Qing in front of the goal subconsciously raised his leg to shoot and was held by Reina. In the forty-fifth minute, Cesc Fabregas crossed diagonally from the right side of the penalty area, Xiao Qing, who was sprinting, was a little unstable and forced his feet to hit the goal, Reina rubbed it and didn't hold it, and the ball crossed the small penalty area, but fortunately, he was outflanked in front of the goal.
Arsenal didn't create chances in the first half, it's just that Arsenal didn't take advantage of them better; They were still good in the first half, but Arsenal need to work harder now. The first half was a 0-0 draw, which is probably not bad for Arsenal, because if you don't lose, it's a win for Arsenal.
It looked like a good performance, but the Arsenal players were a little unhappy; A draw can also win the championship, and it is also an undefeated league championship, which is also Weida's record. That is not the case for the Gunners, who are hungry to win the title unbeaten, but they are more hopeful of a big win at home to bring the season to a great end to the season, and Arsenal need a win at the Emirates Stadium, a beautiful victory. And not such a draw, a somewhat regrettable draw.
In the first half, Arsenal completely dominated the game, and they completely suppressed Liverpool; This is good news for Arsenal, for Arsenal, who emphasize possession, can control football more, then it means that Arsenal will have more opportunities. With absolute possession of the ball, Arsenal are naturally confident that they will have more initiative in the game, and they do so; In the first half of the game, Liverpool was completely suppressed, even in the face of Liverpool's three-striker attacking formation, Arsenal was sure to suppress Liverpool.
"Guys, you guys had a good first half and I'm so proud of you!" Arsene Wenger walked into the dressing room and the cheers of the Arsenal players grew; Although Arsenal did not score in the first half, it is also true that they overlooked Liverpool in an all-round way. At this time, the Arsenal players have reason to be proud as they see hope of winning the game.
'We all know what this game represents, so in the second half I need you to keep working hard. Keep your attention and aggression and this game will be a victory for Arsenal! 'Arsene Wenger was in a good mood, the team was very consistent and aggressive in the first half, Wenger didn't think this game would be out of Arsenal's control because they were good enough, and Liverpool were clearly unable to compete with Arsenal in the first half.
Xiao Qing and his teammates are also full of confidence, they responded loudly, they are full of confidence in this game, they don't think that this game will be out of their control; For Arsenal, who have already won most of the game, they have now mastered the rhythm and as long as they work a little harder in the second half, it will not be a problem to get on the scoresheet.
Arsenal's players are already ready, and even at this time they are already preparing their post-title commemorative T-shirts; It's a great way to celebrate as soon as the final whistle blows.
Xiao Qing was talking quietly with a few teammates, it was better to hide a few bottles of champagne quickly, otherwise it would definitely be a loss to return to the locker room after the game; There will be a crazy celebration of Arsenal's league title, and if they go back to the dressing room after the game, the Arsenal players will celebrate even more wildly. Arsenal are ready and ready for a wild celebration; It was a defended victory for them in the league and a new history for Arsenal to win the title undefeated.
The Arsenal players were very excited, they played well in the first half, so they didn't need to make any adjustments at all; As long as they continue to maintain their rhythm, Arsenal will surely be able to get a victory for Zuihou. It doesn't really matter if Liverpool will make adjustments, as long as they do their own thing, the most important thing is for Arsenal.
The cheers at the Emirates Stadium are getting louder and louder, and the fans are also a little impatient at this time, they all want the game to end early, and they want to start the crazy celebration with the team immediately.
In the second half, neither team made any adjustments; It looked like Liverpool were going to go all the way and they didn't concede a goal in the first half, but they were passive defensively; But they are confident, they believe they are capable of withstanding Arsenal's attack, they are confident that they can play against Arsenal in the game, they are confident that they can break down the Arsenal defence and score.
Arsenal don't care about this, and Liverpool's choice to attack is even more good news; Arsenal will disappoint Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium and Arsenal will continue to attack and score in the second half. This game belongs to Arsenal and no one can wreak havoc on Arsenal's championship celebrations!
At the beginning of the second half, the Emirates Stadium also erupted in crazy cheers; But there seemed to be some changes in the second half, at least not entirely for Arsenal. (To be continued......)