Chapter 73: Conquering Anfield

Arsene Wenger's fury was justified, with Liverpool controlling the game in the first half, while Arsenal simply failed to organise a decent attack. Although Xiao Qing scored a goal, it was more of a performance of individual ability outside of tactics, which could not hide the team's serious shortcomings in the first half of the game.

It would be impossible for the Arsenal players to say that there has not been a change in mentality, and being able to play for the top clubs shows the quality and potential of the Arsenal players, they all want to get better, they all want to go for the title. But the team's performance in the first half of the game is also well known, their performance is indeed a little unbearable, especially the team's fear of wolves and tigers, which is also not allowed by a team that wants to compete for the title.

Arsenal's players are very young, and they were once questionable in temperament and mentality, which is also a big reason for Arsenal to become more hode. However, although the Gunners' players are very young, although Arsenal is a little soft many times, but after all, they are all young, so they were provoked by the manager Wenger, and the unique sharpness and unyielding temperament of young people also began to break out, they all want to prove that they are not soft eggs, they want to prove that they have a strong enough psychological quality, so the Arsenal players will work hard in the second half of the game.

No one spoke in the locker room, but Xiao Qing could feel some changes in his teammates, if the Arsenal players were frustrated when Liverpool equalized, then the Gunners players who returned to the locker room were more powerless, then the fighting spirit in the eyes of the current Gunners players is still obvious, which is also Xiao Qing's belief that the team will make changes in the second half of the game.

In the first half, Liverpool's full-pitch pressing caused Arsenal to lose their rhythm in the midst of exhaustion. Liverpool's confidence is growing in the game; The home fans created a suffocating atmosphere for Anfield. Every Liverpool tackle was accompanied by the roar of the fans. Arsenal, on the other hand, had just a handful of shots on goal throughout the first half. That's why Wenger was furious.

The half-time game was very different, with Arsenal picking up the tempo from the start; Xiao Qing, Cesc Fabregas and Arshavin began to attack more, although Liverpool's midfield defense is still relatively solid, but after putting aside the obstacles in their hearts, Arsenal's players can finally dare to fight on the pitch, which is why Arsenal has become different.

Three minutes into the second half, Sagna crossed from the right, Arshavin headed the ball in the middle and Kuyt cleared the ball at the back post. Arsenal then organised a second round of attack. Cesc Fabregas's right-footed shot from inside the box was angled too wide and Reyna confiscated the ball.

Arsenal's fighting spirit exploded, and they were full of confidence and anticipation for the team to get three points at Anfield; The last time Arsenal won at Anfield was six years ago, and this time Arsenal will not allow that record to continue, as they take it upon them to storm Anfield and prove that they are a good title contender.

In the 50th minute of the game, Arsenal took the lead again, Arsenal hit the ball to the right wing from the back through the pass, Nasri passed the ball to find Walcott in front of the goal, the ball touched Carragher in the middle of the goal, Liverpool defender Glenn Johnson intercepted and adjusted at the front point and accidentally blocked the ball into his own goal, Arsenal relied on the opponent's own gift to lead 2-1 again!

Xiao Qing in the small forbidden area was obviously stunned. But Xiao Qing, who soon realized something, turned around and celebrated with his equally excited teammates at Anfield Stadium. The goal was decisive for Arsenal's morale boost, although the Gunners players did want to be more motivated in the second half. But sitting on the big gift at the beginning of the game is definitely the greatest encouragement to the Arsenal players!

The Arsenal players were indeed very excited, and Wenger, who was sitting in the dugout with a straight face and not speaking, was also constantly clenching his hands into fists at this time; This own goal was too timely for Arsenal, and the Gunners who took the lead were more confident that they could win this game with Zuihou, who would be the winner of this game.

Liverpool was a little panicked after conceding the goal, although at this time they also began to fight back again, but Arsenal with a strong fighting spirit not only strengthened the defense at this time, they were also more resolute in attack, they would not let the victory in hand slip away like this, and Arsenal could not make mistakes in the case of two leads.

In the 53rd minute of the game, Torres took the ball and broke through many people in a row, and then crossed from the left side of the penalty area, and Almunia saved the ball. Watching Almunia clench his fist and shouting after holding the ball, the Gunners' morale was greatly boosted, which was also a clear change from the lifeless Arsenal in the first half, and the Gunners' players left their baggage behind at this time.

In the 56th minute of the game, Cesc Fabregas smashed the ball in the middle and began to cut forward, but Liverpool defender Mascherano brought down Fabregas with a flying tackle. Although Mascherano received a yellow card, although his foul was very rude, it did not affect the fighting spirit of the Gunners players at all, and this foul did not make the Gunners players flinch in any way, and they began to attack resolutely again at this time.

Arsenal's change was somewhat unexpected, their very different performances in the first half clearly exceeded Liverpool's expectations, such a scrappy team is obviously not intimidated by a foul, Arsenal showed the momentum of youth at this time, and the morale of Arsenal launched a crazy attack.

In the 58th minute of the game, Cesc Fabregas broke through and crossed diagonally from the right, and Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson's flying tackle was slow and did not touch the ball; Although Walcott was unsuccessful in the middle of the battle; However, Xiao Qing on the left side of the penalty area got the ball, and Glen Johnson, who was chasing back, wanted to remedy, but Xiao Qing slammed the ball to avoid Glen Johnson's pressing. Without waiting for Glen Johnson to make adjustments, Xiao Qing slammed the ball lightly sideways, and Xiao Qing half-turned around and shot with his right foot. The ball hits the post and goes into the net.

The ball hangs straight at the goal. Xiao Qing's powerful and sudden shot caught Liverpool goalkeeper Reyna off guard; Xiao Qing's resolute shot was something that Reina had not expected at all. That's why Liverpool's defenders simply didn't have time to block. Because the current Xiao Qing is very resolute, because the current Xiao Qing looks more decisive and does not have any hesitation, this naturally makes Liverpool have no more opportunities to remedy.

At 3-1, Arsenal scored two goals in the first fifteen minutes of the second half, and Arsenal's resolute attack in the second half made Liverpool's defensive strategy in the first half full of holes! Extending the lead to two goals, Arsenal are naturally more confident of winning in such a crucial game!

Xiao Qing roared angrily and rushed to the corner kick area, kneeling far away to celebrate; In this game, Xiao Qing's brace was definitely the biggest contributor to Arsenal's lead. Although Xiao Qing did not shoot many times in the game, the quality of the shots also caused Xiao Qing to be more efficient, and the natural threat was greater.

Xiao Qing's goal made the Gunners' players very excited, and they all rushed to Xiao Qing one after another; Wenger, who was originally sitting in the coach's seat, also rushed to the sidelines at this time and raised his arms and shouted, Xiao Qing's goal made Wenger very confident, the team is getting better and better now, he believes that the team will be more competitive, and Arsenal can attack the championship!

If Liverpool have been more or less plagued by injuries in previous games and have not been able to win games in the end, it is understandable that this game was at Anfield. Rafael Benitez fielded the Reds' strongest line-up, Torres, Steven Gerrard, Mascherano, Glen Johnson, Kuyt, Reina...... Wait for last season's absolute main force to appear one by one. But the end result is obviously powerless. Anfield, who used to be a deceitful person, has now become a "point boy", without the demeanor of a strong team; This is Anfield" majesty became weak in cannon fodder, and Liverpool became even more embarrassed and embarrassed at this time.

Arsenal, who have extended their lead, are determined to win this game, and it is natural for Arsenal to win all three points at Anfield in such circumstances. Maybe Liverpool will be trapped at this time, but Arsenal will not give Liverpool any chance, and the victory in this game must be in the bag!

In the 61st minute of the game, Glenn Johnson crossed from the right, and Torres shook his head in the middle of the penalty area and missed the right post. In the 65th minute, Aquilani replaced Mascherano and Liverpool started a Zuihou counterattack.

In the 71st minute, Aurelio crossed diagonally to the right side of the penalty area, and Kuyt got the ball and the cross flashed to the opponent and was obtained by Almunia. In the 79th minute, Ngog replaced Benayoun. In the 80th minute, Aurelio took a free kick in front of the goal, and Agg's back-heel shot went wide.

Liverpool coach Benitez can't do anything at this time, he has sent the strongest lineup, he has thrown Zuihou's hole cards, although Liverpool's determination to equalize at home is strong, although Anfield Stadium is still full of fans' trust in the team, but Arsenal at this time to strengthen the defense does not give Liverpool any chance at all.

Xiao Qing is very happy that the team is about to win at Anfield for the first time in six years, and now Arsenal is about to get three points and once again attack the league leader in the table. What makes Xiao Qing even happier is that Arsenal has shown more team temperament in this game, and the current Gunners are more confident at this time. Because this was their first win in the strong dialogue this season, Arsenal finally stopped flinching and being weak at this time!

Liverpool are desperate, they simply don't have any chances at this time, they can't get an equaliser from a united Arsenal side; As the time of the game slowly wore away, Liverpool could only reluctantly accept the loss of this game at this time.

Liverpool fans applauded the departing big man Xavi. Alonso greeted the Liverpool fans as they saw captain Steven Gerrard fall to his knees as the whistle blew at the end of the game. They have worked hard, but Liverpool's decline is still obvious, and now they can only accept that the team continues to be in seventh place in the table with 24 points, and for Liverpool fans, they can only hope that the team can return to fourth place in the table, because they are not eligible to compete for the title! (To be continued......)