Chapter 178: A Temporary Low

The debut of the new season is really not a perfect game for Arsenal, and even in this game Arsenal's players feel very dissatisfied, this game also makes Arsenal although they won the game, but they will still be unanimously criticized, because Arsenal is really not very good, and even to be able to win this game is a little lucky.

1-0, Arsenal won Newcastle, Arsenal made a good start to the new season at St James' Park. It's just that people are not concerned about Arsenal's victory in this game, they are more concerned about Arsenal's performance in this game, Arsenal's adjustment after losing the core of the team's midfield, and Arsenal's state and combat effectiveness in the new season.

It's just that this game will definitely be more criticized for Arsenal, and even unanimous criticism; Although Arsenal won the game, whether it was the process or the result of the game, Arsenal did not occupy any advantage and initiative, and Arsenal's victory in this game now seems to be more fortunate and the opponent's strength is not good. Because because of the performance of the Arsenal players, because of the red card of Alexander Song, these are the games that deserve the excitement of all the media and fans in this game, and it is the time when everyone can lash out at Arsenal at this time, although Arsenal won the game.

Alexander Song's uncalm action caused him to be expelled from the game with a red card, and what awaits him is naturally a ban, and it is even very likely that he will be banned for this action; Even Barton had some small movements, but such an action as a slap really shouldn't be on the court. Once Alexander Song is suspended, it means that Arsenal's defensive midfield is basically gone. Their midfield, which is not already excellent, will be dealt another blow. It was hit at the start of the new season. It's really frustrating. Arsenal had a rough start to the new season and they will need to work harder if they want to be more competitive in the new season.

Xiao Qing was speechless, although the team made a good start to the season, but the victory in this game also made Arsenal pay a huge price, and the victory of this game also exposed some of Arsenal's shortcomings. The victory of the game is naturally the best, but this victory also makes the Arsenal players need to be more calm, they need to recognize the shortcomings of the team in this game, and they need to be good to summarize this game. Maybe it's like what many fans and media thought before the start of the season. Arsenal are certainly competitive, but it will be difficult for Arsenal to replicate last season's record, and they are now missing an absolute lead in the league.

Aside from Alexander Song's accident in this game, Arsenal also showed a lot of deficiencies in the process of the game, and there were too many places for them to improve, so much so that after making a good start to the season, Arsenal's players had no heart to celebrate, and they are now constantly reflecting on their performance in the game, and they need to think about the next game, because they have also lost their pride after this game. They need to know where they stand. They need to know that in the league they are no longer the unbeatable Arsenal!

Arsenal looked passive after Alexander Song was sent off, and their goal was also threatened by Newkars; And Arsenal's own performance. It's really not outstanding. Aside from Xiao Qing's goal, although Arsenal occupied absolute possession of the ball in the game, there were not many attacks that could really form a threat to the goal; Arsenal's attacking quality is questionable, and they have absolute possession of the ball, but it can't be translated into an impact on the opposition goal, which is definitely not something to be happy about. And in this game, Arsenal has repeatedly wasted opportunities, although the combination of Xiao Qing and Van Persie is luxurious; However, Arteta and Cazorla still can't form a tacit understanding with the team for a while, and the combination of Xiao Qing and Van Persie is also difficult to completely explode the power of the offensive end, which is not good news.

Xiao Qing was very helpless, although he had been mentally prepared and prepared for some trouble that the team might encounter at the beginning of the season; The loss of two core midfielders in the off-season will certainly weaken the team, and it is unrealistic for Arsenal to quickly perform at their best. It's just that Xiao Qing thought that Arsenal would still be very good, even if it can't be compared with last season, but Xiao Qing also believes that the team is not inferior to any other opponent in the league, and they still have a great advantage in the league, at least when facing the middle and lower teams, Arsenal will be very sure.

But looking at the current performance of Arsenal, Xiao Qing really knows that he is too optimistic; Although they won the game, in the process of the game, in Arsenal's control of the game, compared to last season, it was really a heaven and an underground, Arsenal did not have any defending champions in the opening game of the new season, and their game was also very struggling.

"It's great that we won the first official game of the new season, it's a good start. Winning the game is the best news for us, everyone knows what Arsenal are aiming for and we will continue to work towards that goal. We're doing well, we've won the first game of the new season and we've got a good start to the season. Although he was not very satisfied with the team's debut in the new season, Xiao Qing was full of confidence at the post-match press conference; Some things can be left to the inside of the locker room, and when facing the camera, Xiao Qing needs to show more trust in the team.

"But Shaw, you struggled in this game" The reporters must have different requirements for Arsenal, and it seems normal for them to win the game; However, as a strong five-time champion last season, they obviously have a different standard for Arsenal, Arsenal not only need to win the game, but also need to show enough strength in the process of the game. Journalists think there is nothing wrong with Arsenal's victory, but now they are more concerned about Arsenal's frustration in the game, obviously they don't think Arsenal's season debut was perfect, they don't think such a performance can please the fans.

"No team can guarantee that they will always perform at the highest level throughout the season and even though we are Arsenal, we can't guarantee that we will always be at their best. As for our struggles, all I can say is that you probably didn't watch the game, but you can see it when you watch the game, we have the ball, we have the rhythm of the game. Maybe all you saw was a 1-0 win for Arsenal, but what I would say is that we won the game, we got off to a good start. So don't think about the things that don't matter, what you need to know is that Arsenal won, we showed a lot more maturity in the game; And the season has just begun, so we're definitely going to be even more competitive in the next games. Xiao Qing directly interrupted the reporter's words, he didn't like to listen to those doubts about Arsenal's strength, and he didn't allow these guys to say that Arsenal's this is not good and that is not good enough at the beginning of the season.

Xiao Qing is a very protective and stingy person, of course he knows that Arsenal's performance in this game is a little disappointing, of course he knows that the team's performance is really difficult to convince the public; But Arsenal is their own team, he can say that Arsenal is not good, and Arsenal's players can also express some dissatisfaction with the team. But these should just be their own performances, and those media reporters, Xiao Qing really doesn't think that those outsiders can point fingers at the team, they are not qualified to judge Arsenal, because they don't know Arsenal's real strength, because they don't know the Gunners' efforts.

Xiao Qing is stingy, so he will cut off the reporter's words, he knows what those guys want to say; He doesn't like to hear those words, and he will try to keep those reporters speechless as much as possible. However, Xiao Qing also knows one thing, that is, as the focus, Arsenal must not escape the discussion of all people, he knows that Arsenal's performance is the attention of all people, once Arsenal does not perform well in the game, then they will definitely be questioned a lot, these are realities, because Arsenal is the defending champion, their starting point is higher, and people's requirements for Arsenal are naturally higher.

"I'm just saying that the season has just started and winning one game doesn't mean anything. Our goal for this season is great, so we'll keep working on it. Xiao Qing glanced at the reporter lightly, Xiao Qing is full of confidence in the new season, and he also believes that the trough is only temporary, "The new season has begun, you will see Arsenal in the next game, I believe you will be shocked by Arsenal again!" A good start to the season at St James' Park is just the beginning, and we'll have more games to come, just like we did last season! (To be continued......)