Qin Xiong's euphoria lasted until the weekend, so much so that Sylvia couldn't help but smile when she was with him on the weekend.

Because she knew where Qin Xiong's excitement came from.

The weekend league fixture will feature a key battle at St James' Park.

Arsenal travel to Newcastle United.

Qin Xiong has a chance to fight his idol in the arena!

For many people, idols are unattainable, but in the football circle, Qin Xiong can talk directly with idols on the field and fight against them, as if God has given him a chance to defeat idols, isn't it worth getting excited?

The day before his trip to Newcastle, Qin Xiong was interviewed by Chinese journalists as he left the training ground.

"Many Chinese fans know that you once said that your idol is Michael Owen when you were a guest on the "World Football" program, and tomorrow when Arsenal play Newcastle United, you will play with Owen, what kind of mood is this?"

Qin Xiong replied with a smile on his face: "Excited and full of joy. Looking forward to making good memories tomorrow. ”

That's right, tomorrow he has a chance to face England's former golden boy, the only England Ballon d'Or in recent years.

Although it is an indisputable fact that Owen's transfer from Real Madrid to Newcastle United is a sign of a declining competitive career, it is an indisputable fact, but for Qin Xiong, the feelings of once admiring each other will not suddenly dissipate, and being able to compete with Owen has stimulated his fighting spirit even more, and it seems to prove from the side that he has taken another big step in his career.

On the day of the match, The Sun made a preview of the match with a gimmicky report of "Shearer Owen vs Henry Qin Xiong".

Qin Xiong listened to the music and came to St. James' Park, warmed up seriously, and changed into jerseys and shoes and other game equipment in the locker room. Then sit in the locker room and wait for the rest of your teammates.

There is one thing about Arsene Wenger's style of coaching the team that Qin Xiong admires. That is, never put mental pressure on the team before the game.

He doesn't talk about what to emphasize in the dressing room. Everything is done at the preparation meeting the day before the game, unless there is an unforeseen situation, such as an important player of the opponent who is not available on the field.

It was a great relaxation for the players, unlike at Ajax where Koeman would speak before the game, and while it was sometimes a motivation to motivate the players, it was also essential to put more pressure on the team once in a while.

St James' Park is buzzing with excitement at the stadium, and Christmas is fast approaching. The Magpies' significant improvement this season over last season's performance is another reason.

However, against Arsenal, the optimism of Newcastle United fans is extremely limited.

In the early season encounter, Arsenal handed Newcastle United a heavy defeat at Highbury.

When the players of the two teams entered the field and shook hands in the stadium, Qin Xiong saw Owen walking in front of him, in addition to shaking hands with the other party, he also said to Owen: "It's a pleasure to meet you on the field!" ”

Owen glanced at Qin Xiong in surprise, smiled and walked in front of him.

"The 16th round of the Premier League kicks off with Newcastle United facing Arsenal as league leaders at St James' Park. Arsenal have been on a tight run in the league and Champions League for the new season, and they have maintained their grip on Chelsea. And set a club record in the Champions League, with clean goals conceded in the group stage.

Today we will enjoy a fierce battle between Arsenal led by Thierry Henry and Qin Xiong and Newcastle United led by Alan Shearer and Owen, which may be the most exciting game of the round!

Newcastle United started 442.

Goalkeeper: Given.

Defenders: Karl, Bumsson, Taylor, Babayaro.

Midfielders: Dyer, Parker, Bowyer, Emre.

Forwards: Shearer, Owen.

Arsenal started 451.

Goalkeeper: Lehmann.

Defenders: Eboue, Toure, Senderos, Flamini.

Midfielders: Ljungberg, Cesc Fabregas, Qin Xiong, Silva, Pire.

Striker: Thierry Henry. ”

The game was kicked off by Arsenal.

When the football rolled to Qin Xiong's feet, Owen ran forward as a striker and came directly to snatch the football at Qin Xiong's feet.

Qin Xiong flicked the ball sideways after Owen rushed in front of him, and then started the ball!

As if he didn't need to warm up and adapt, Qin Xiong immediately entered the game state.

Shearer and Owen were running in parallel positions, so Qin Xiong shook off Owen and faced the Newcastle United midfielder directly.

Parker and Bowyer are close enemies.

After seeing Qin Xiong's combination of human ball and visual sense, they had a hunch that Qin Xiong was in good shape today.

The heart of Arsenal's midfield, which they remember as crazy as a demon, a game that made Jenas and Bowyer red, and also created a penalty, was full of great threat.

It is precisely because of the trembling of the two that there are problems in the joint defense position, especially in the protection of the front and rear positions.

The positions of the players in the midfield line and the back line are generally not vertically overlapped, and they are generally staggered in front and back, so as to block the ground passing line and running space as much as possible, and also facilitate the complement between teammates.

But at this moment, Parker's position overlaps vertically with guard Boumsson.

Qin Xiong didn't go to break through Parker, and sent a straight kick in front of him!

The ball sped past Parker and Bowyer on the turf before penetrating the back line of Boumson and Taylor, a pass that sent Newcastle United back in a panic.

The game has just begun, and they didn't expect Arsenal to unabashedly want to smash Huanglong on the first attack!

Thierry Henry burst out from behind Bumsson and struck into the box in the shocked eyes of the Newcastle United fans!

This!

Given's reluctant to abandon the goal, Henry's foot was probably not hot yet, and the shot from the left side of the goal that he pursued the angle was missed!

Magpie fans were relieved in the stands, almost scared out of heart by Arsenal's attack!

"Arsenal missed a golden opportunity at the start! Qin Xiong sent a straight kick to the ground just past the midfield, and Henry succeeded in countering offside with his galloping speed, but unfortunately the handling of the goal kick was a little substandard, and he missed a chance to score! ”

Henry raised his hand to apologize to Qin Xiong, and Qin Xiong smiled at Henry, and after the smile disappeared in a flash, Qin Xiong's eyes glowed with solemn battle intent!

For some reason, after returning from the Golden Globe ceremony, Qin Xiong found that his mentality towards the game had changed.

He doesn't want to think about what kind of problems exist at Arsenal, and what is there to think about when they come and go are nothing more than things that everyone knows?

He is on the court now, no matter what kind of opponent he faces, he just wants to have a good fight!

Because he saw the back of the man closest to the throne of the football king, it was a god-given combination of agility and elegance, happiness and freedom, Qin Xiong would not be that Brazilian in his life, but he was willing to learn that person's mentality towards the game, enjoy himself, and be happy! (To be continued......)