Chapter 672: Crazy Script
In the 27th round of the league, Liverpool, sitting at home, faced the challenge of league leader Arsenal at Anfield Stadium; Reds captain Steven Gerrard missed out on the Anglo-Dutch game in this game, while Glenn Johnson and Aager were also sidelined through injury, and it looks like Liverpool have suffered a bit more in this game.
It's just that the atmosphere at Anfield is very lively now, the team has just won the first championship in six years, and perhaps the League Cup title is not enough gold in some people's eyes, but for Liverpool, who are hungry for glory, the League Cup title is also something to be proud of. However, it is also a little helpless to say, Liverpool, which has a glorious history, is now extremely satisfied because of a League Cup title, and I have to say that this is also a kind of sadness.
Before the start of the game, Steven Gerrard showed the fans the League Cup trophy at Anfield, which also boosted the morale of Liverpool at home, in this stadium with a glorious history, Liverpool at home with a strong determination to win this game, and they also showed their momentum to everyone at this time. Maybe Liverpool are at a low point right now, but they are definitely not everyone's belly, they have the ability to upset any team, they can become the last champion team.
After changing the new owner, Liverpool is slowly coming out of the trough, and their strength is constantly recovering; Liverpool are still difficult to become the favourites right away, but they are certainly capable of winning the game in a strong conversation. For Liverpool, who have a glorious history, even if they can't fight for the title now, they will definitely not give up the pride of the team. They will show the majesty of the former king's army in such a powerful dialogue.
The atmosphere at Anfield was lively. Liverpool, fresh from their title triumph, will be hoping to build on their current strong morale. They hope to beat Arsenal, who have been invincible in the past two seasons at home, and they hope to be the first team to beat Arsenal; Arsenal has been very strong in the last two seasons, and they often have an absolute advantage in strong conversations, and now Liverpool has a chance to complete the double against Arsenal this season, which is something that no team can do in the first two seasons!
The game quickly entered the white heat, the two teams who were full of desire to win the game in this game did not have any reservations at all, they began to attack wildly, and they also showed a very good form at this time; At Anfield. Both Arsenal and Liverpool looked eager to take the initiative early on, and it looked likely to be a good matchup.
Liverpool attacked a corner in the third minute, and Kelly flanked Adam's corner with a header from inside the six-yard box that went over the crossbar. Arsenal then returned the color, in the fifth minute, Van Persie picked up a cross in the penalty area, Xiao Qing stopped the ball and was intercepted by Liverpool defender Jose Enrique, the Arsenal players thought Enrique was suspected of fouling, but the referee signaled the game to continue.
Arsenal continued to intensify their attack, three minutes later. Arteta's long ball from the back went over Enrique's head, and Xiao Qing didn't wait for the ball to fall on the right side of the penalty area and volleyed directly with his right foot. Fortunately, Liverpool goalkeeper Reina reacted quickly and fell to the ground to save the danger! Liverpool also colored in the tenth minute, Reina's goal kick passed through the entire Arsenal defense, the ball hit behind Arsenal central defender Koscielny, goalkeeper Szczesny decisively rushed out of the penalty area to destroy the ball before Suarez, and Liverpool midfielder Downing had a chance to hit an empty goal on the periphery, but he was not good at kicking the ball back to Szczesny with his right foot.
Liverpool fans are a little unhappy, originally they had high expectations for England's hopeful star Downing, but now the once windless England left side has become a complete parallel product, his performance is really extremely disappointing.
The two teams played a wonderful offensive battle at the beginning of the game, which also made the pressure on the defensive end of the two teams still not small; Both teams are a little lacking in defensive ability, relatively speaking, they are also a little weak in attack and defense, but Arsenal seems to be more obviously unbalanced at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends. Although Arsenal is under a lot of defensive pressure, Arsenal's players are also confident because they have an absolute grasp of their team's attacking ability.
Xiao Qing has the ability to win the game at Anfield, and Xiao Qing is now very sure of completely tearing apart Liverpool's defense; Xiao Qing, who has just completed a hat trick in the north London derby, is in very good shape, although the task of the game during this period is relatively heavy, and Xiao Qing has not got too much rest, but Xiao Qing is not worried about his physical fitness at all, and he is very sure to maintain his best performance in this game.
Arsenal maintained enough confidence at this time, they also played a very good attack at Anfield, but Liverpool, who had just won the first championship in six years in the FA Cup, also has a strong sense of initiative, they are definitely not willing to be suppressed by Arsenal at home, they hope to win the championship with the spirit of winning the championship at home to double Arsenal at home, they hope to be able to raise Liverpool's morale in recent seasons to the highest point here, they hope to achieve the best results in the trough.
Liverpool, playing at home, also began to exert strength, and they continued to play a dangerous attack, Arsenal's more fragile defence was once again challenged, and they seemed to be difficult to withstand Liverpool's ferocious and resolute impact.
In the 14th minute, Alexander Song was cut off by Reds midfielder Jordan Henderson, and Liverpool counterattacked by Suarez with the ball to the front of the penalty area and knocked on the right side.
Liverpool, who played a high-quality attack, was even more crazy at this time, in the hot atmosphere of Anfield Stadium, Liverpool gradually pushed Arsenal to a desperate situation, they want to completely win Arsenal in one go, Liverpool seems to have a great deal of certainty to beat Arsenal twice this season, they did almost do this.
Liverpool had the best chance to score on the pitch in the 17th minute, Suarez broke through Arsenal's defense on the left side of the penalty area and Kuyt hit the wall to form a single knife, and was tackled to the ground by Szczesny in a one-on-one situation, and the referee pointed to a twelve-yard point!
The atmosphere at Anfield was completely blown up, and a penalty was awarded, which was basically a great opportunity for Liverpool to completely establish the initiative in this game, and at this time Liverpool naturally had full confidence to take the lead in this crucial game, and they were very sure that they could push Arsenal to the edge of the cliff.
The Liverpool striker confidently put the ball at the penalty spot amid the cheers of the whole stadium, but in the anticipation and cheers of the fans, Kuyt's penalty kick was narrowly saved by Szczesny, who judged the right direction; Kuyt, who was denied a penalty, followed up and was defused by Szczesny, and he missed an incredible succession of must-score opportunities, which is also Kuyt's second consecutive penalty in the Premier League!
In the incredible sigh of Anfield Stadium, Szczesny, who saved the team, jumped up from the grass, now he has no previous embarrassment, surrounded by his teammates, Szczesny raised his arms and shouted, now he is the hero of the team, saving a penalty is definitely the most morale-boosting existence, this is also the biggest blow to Liverpool, in the current situation, the current situation seems to be more favorable to Arsenal.
Liverpool were really frustrated and hurt at this time because they missed their best chance to score, they missed a great opportunity to take the lead; At this time, Liverpool, which was originally full of morale, needs to calm down, their fiery momentum is like cold water, and their morale has also been greatly hit.
But football is like that, you never know what's going to happen in the next moment; Like Liverpool's penalty, the atmosphere at Anfield was unusually hot, but now they are left with silence. Arsenal, who were originally awarded a penalty, were injured, but now they are obviously in a more enthusiastic atmosphere.
But football is like that, no one knows what will happen in the next second, it can capture the emotions of the fans, it can make people feel a huge shock to the heart. Such a thing as great joy and sorrow came very suddenly, and it really made people feel very breathless.
Although Arsenal had just saved a penalty earlier, they were immediately hit with a huge blow; Liverpool's counter-attack was met by Jordan Henderson's cross from the right, and Koscielny was ready to clear before Suarez was in front of him, but he accidentally kicked the ball into his own goal, which gave Liverpool their first Premier League home goal of 2012, and Arsenal's own goal gave Liverpool a 1-0 home lead.
Arsenal is really happy and sad, originally they were almost full of confidence after saving the penalty, they just completed the most morale-boosting penalty on the pitch a moment ago, but then they met the most demoralizing own goal on the pitch, which has to be said to be an extremely crazy script, a script that makes everyone feel incredible. (To be continued......)