Robin van Persie grabbed the ball and immediately turned and smashed towards the Birmingham penalty area.

Birmingham centre-back Ridgewell immediately made a save, as did James Collins. Ridgewell pounced on Van Persie, while James Collins pounced on Dongchen.

Van Persie saw Ridgewell pounce on him, and he directly changed direction.

Unfortunately, the ball was ruined by Ridgewell's outstretched leg, and the ball immediately rolled out.

"Oops! It's a pity that Van Persie didn't take advantage of the opportunity, and the football was directly ruined by Ridgewell. Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said.

The football was immediately taken down by Barry Ferguson, who was catching up.

Before Barry Ferguson could turn around, Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas pounced.

Barry Ferguson didn't turn, but he felt Cesc Fabregas pounce on him, so he flicked his ankle out and crossed the ball.

The ball rolled swiftly past Cesc Fabregas's eyes and straight into Ji Chengyong.

Ji Chengyong took the ball and turned around, and quickly dribbled the ball to the Arsenal team's half.

"Fight back! Birmingham's counterattack is coming! Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said immediately.

Ji Chengyong, who took the ball, looked up and observed the situation in the front, and he instantly found that the Arsenal team's back line was actually a little scattered, especially the position between Eboue and Vermaelen, there was a big gap.

Ji Chengyong immediately sent a through ball and stuffed the ball towards the gap between Eboue and Vermaelen.

The ball shot out in a hurry, and Zhikic, who stepped forward, also saw this gap, and at the same time he also saw Ji Chengyong's pass, and he immediately rushed forward and chased the football.

The Arsenal fans at the scene were shocked when they saw Ji Chengyong's pass, and this time it was dangerous.

However, the danger was soon lifted and the ball was cut off by Eboue at an accelerated pace, and then he made a cross that sent the ball to Koscielny in the middle.

Zhikic was still a little slower.

Ji Chengyong shook his head when he saw this, if this ball was Dongfang Chen, he would definitely catch up, but it's a pity.

Koscielny directly passed the football to the front court with a big foot, and the football flew straight to Dongfang Chen in the front court.

Dongfang Chen was about to jump the scrum, but James Collins, who rushed out from behind him, jumped up high, stretched out his head and slammed the football hard.

Dongfang Chen didn't see James Collins rushing out behind him, he jumped with all his strength, and was immediately suppressed by James Collins behind him, and his body immediately fell forward and threw himself on the turf.

Honk!

The referee blew his whistle to signal that Birmingham's James Collins had committed a foul.

James Collins immediately leaned down, stretched out his hand to pull Dongfang Chen up, and said to Dongfang Chen: "East, I didn't mean it! ”

Dongfang Chen smiled and nodded, "I know!" You've done a good job! Keep it up! ”

James Collins immediately dropped back into the box to defend and it was a free-kick opportunity that was dangerous for a foul.

"Direct free kick up front! Arsenal's chance has come! Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray immediately said loudly.

Arsenal fans are very serious about this, and they are full of anticipation that the goal will fly into the Birmingham City goal.

Dongfang Chen did not stand in front of the football, but came to the penalty area, he would not come to take this free kick.

Cesc Fabregas, Nasri and Theo Walcott stood in front of the football, which was very powerful, and the pressure on Kasper Schmeichel was very great.

The Birmingham team immediately lined up a highly advanced human wall, and even Comrade Zhikic stood in the human wall, and this time, this really became a wall.

"The opportunity for a direct free kick, Arsenal should have seized it!" Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said immediately.

The Arsenal fans at the scene also valued this opportunity very much, and they hoped that the team could score a goal to open up the situation and take the lead.

Dongfang Chen stood in the penalty area, and Li Qinglong and Barry Ferguson followed him closely, not giving him any chance.

Honk!

The referee's whistle sounded, and Walcott in front of the football took the lead and ran past the football. Then Cesc Fabregas, the second rushing up, sprinted a hard shot into the ball and curled it towards the Birmingham goal.

"Cesc Fabregas shoots with his feet!" Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray shouted.

"Ahh The football hit Zhikic's body and changed direction...... The ball is in! The ball is in! The ball is in! Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor roared with excitement, and his voice was very loud.

In an instant, Martin Taylor's shouts were drowned out by the shouts of the Arsenal fans, and the entire Emirates Stadium was filled with the excited cheers of the Arsenal fans, and the stadium became a sea of joy.

Cesc Fabregas's curling ball was actually very good, but the ball still hit Zhikic, and suddenly there was a change of direction, and the ball flew in the opposite direction.

In front of goal, Birmingham goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel had pounced on the left side of the goal, but the ball suddenly changed direction and flew to the right of the goal, and Kasper Schmeichel had nothing to do about it, but could only watch the football fly into the goal.

"Ball in, ball in, ball in!" Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray shouted excitedly, very loud and enthusiastic.

"Cesc Fabregas! It was Cesc Fabregas who scored from a direct free-kick that found the Birmingham City goal, leaving Kasper Schmeichel with no chance to watch the ball fly into the back of the net. Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said.

1-0, Arsenal took the lead over Birmingham City on their home turf.

On the sidelines, the head coach of the Birmingham team, Hodgson, immediately shook his head and sighed, this goal is unlucky. Otherwise, the goal will not be scored.

Birmingham have not had a lot of luck lately, with a lot of games that should have been won and inexplicably lost in the end, leaving them very low in the league, which annoys him.

Hodgson believes that their Birmingham City team still has the quality, although it may not be as good as last season, but the strength can definitely make the team in the middle of the league, and even have a chance to attack the European stage.

However, the current results are very bad, if it weren't for the League Cup results, I would have been sacked by the Birmingham team.

Today, this luck is still not good, and the goal is completely due to luck.

Cesc Fabregas was a bit of luck to score, but luck is part of the strength and Arsenal are now ahead.

Cesc Fabregas, who scored the goal, was very excited, he rushed directly to the Arsenal fans, and excitedly signaled the Arsenal fans with both hands to get excited and high.

The Arsenal fans immediately cheered excitedly, and the entire Chieftain aura fell into a burst of frenzied joy.

At 1-0, Arsenal took the lead over Birmingham City on their home turf and it was Cesc Fabregas who scored.

The Birmingham team did not panic when they conceded the goal, he had made all kinds of preparations before London, he had expected this situation, they did not panic, and still played according to the previous routine.

When the game restarted, the Birmingham team did strengthen their attack, and their attacking style was also very uniform, which was to strengthen the crosses from both wings.

The Birmingham team is going to play the point of Zhikic, which is a very big advantage for the Birmingham team. Birmingham will naturally make good use of this advantage and try to change the disadvantage on the pitch.

The football came to the feet of Ji Chengyong, and Ji Chengyong immediately gave the football bed to Li Qinglong on the side.

Li Qinglong quickly stepped forward and caught up with the football passed by Ji Chengyong, he did not stop, and passed the football into the Arsenal team's penalty area as soon as possible.

"Cross! Li Qinglong crosses, and the football flies into the Arsenal penalty area! Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray growled.

The Arsenal fans at the scene erupted into a scream of horror, because they saw Zhikic jumping high again in the penalty area, this guy met the flying football, it was a Tarzan press, and smashed the football into the Arsenal goal.

"Header! Zhikic! Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor exclaimed.

Zhikic is already tall, this guy's jumping ability is not bad, he jumped, to be honest, there are really few people who can compare to him.

Koscielny was once again snatched by Zhikic on his head, and Koscielny was depressed in his heart, this time Zhikic abused him a lot.

"Almunia! It's Almunia again! He single-handedly saved Zkikic's header and saved Arsenal. Arsenal fans deserve a rousing round of applause for Almunia. Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said immediately.

The Arsenal fans immediately gave Almunia a round of applause, and this time they were so frightened that they almost thought they were going to die this time. Who knew that Comrade Almunia saved them and knocked the football out of the bottom line with one palm.

"Corner! Birmingham still have a chance, and Arsenal can't afford to relax, otherwise it's over. Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor immediately reminded the Arsenal players.

At this time, the Arsenal fans are very nervous, and it is very dangerous at this time. Birmingham's corner kicks and set-pieces are very threatening, mainly because there is a two-metre tall Nikic in the Birmingham team.

Koscielny followed Zhikic closely, not giving Zhikic any chance.

However, this time, Zhikic and James Collins had a swap of positions, and in an instant, Koscielny was freed from the machine.

Getting rid of Koscielny, Zhikic was as free as a dragon returning to the sea, and he rushed to the front of the penalty area.

The football also flew quickly to the front of the Arsenal penalty area, and the Arsenal fans at the scene were shocked.

"Before! Zhikic, the lion shakes his head! Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray immediately roared loudly, and the Emirates Stadium fell silent.

With a thud, Zhikic's head hit the ball, and it flew into the corner of the Arsenal goal.

The Arsenal fans at the scene immediately erupted in frightened screams, this time it was over, the speed of the football was very fast, like a bolt of lightning.