Chapter 140: Breaking the Shackles

At the start of the second half, Manchester United, who had tasted the sweetness, continued their tactics; Manchester United know how to extend their advantage and they know how to use the best of means to win the game. For them, continuing to strengthen the wide attack is the best option, as they can win more initiative in the game at this time.

Patrice Evra's sudden insertion caused Arsenal to mess up, but Sagna used a timely foul to stop Manchester United's surprise attack; Giggs's free-kick from the left was hoisted into the box and Evra's header from the front post was deflected off Carrick, but Arsenal goalkeeper Szczesny, who had been in good form of the game, lifted the ball over the crossbar.

Arsenal's goal kick was immediately tackled, and Manchester United counter-attacked directly and quickly; Wayne Rooney split the ball, Valencia crossed from the right, and the unguarded Ryan Giggs fired a right-footed shot from the penalty spot past two defenders who had defended but flew straight towards the corner flag.

The shouts of surprise at the Emirates Stadium were loud and loud, and Arsenal fans seemed to see that the team would continue to replicate the performance of the first half, and they seemed to see that Arsenal would definitely concede goals in this game under the bombardment of Manchester United. Arsenal in this game, at least until now, it seems that they are completely out of the same level as Manchester United, Arsenal is completely at a disadvantage and beaten by Manchester United, which is something that all people can't believe before the game, they don't believe that Arsenal, which is strong this season, will have no way to fight back.

Although it was caught off guard by Manchester United's two successive raids, it also seemed to be a replica of the first half of the game; It's just that Arsenal's players won't panic at this time, and they won't let Manchester United take the initiative in the game again. For Arsenal, it's as simple as keeping the ball at your feet. As long as you don't give Manchester United a quick break and a counter-attack. Then Arsenal won't be so passive.

Xiao Qing is still very satisfied with the team's response. Although the second half of the game was caught off guard by Manchester United's surprise attack, the Arsenal players were quick to adjust, they will not be so passive all the time, they will actively make adjustments to change the situation.

With excellent midfielders such as Cesc Fabregas and Nasri, and the passing and cutting cooperation that Arsenal's players are familiar with, although it is difficult for Arsenal to quickly form an attack and find their rhythm for a while, they also make Manchester United very uncomfortable, and Manchester United is now unable to form any quick counter-attacking opportunities. Even at this point in time, it was difficult for them to break the ball at the feet of the Arsenal players.

Xiao Qing has been wandering in front of Manchester United's defense, he and Van Persie take turns harassing the Manchester United backline, Xiao Qing and Van Persie's existence has also made Manchester United slowly start to be afraid at this time, because Arsenal now has the ability to play a wonderful attack, because Arsenal has come to their senses, and they have gradually performed well in the offensive end. Xiao Qing knows his current task, he knows how to slowly help the team and find more opportunities for himself, and he is doing a good job.

In the fifty-fourth minute of the game, Xiao Qing suddenly crossed Manchester United's defense, and Fabregas also passed; The moment Xiao Qing took the ball, the cheers at the Emirates Stadium reached a peak. But the linesman's raising of the flag made the boos at the Emirates Stadium also strong. Although Xiao Qing felt a little disappointed, it was not bad; This time it was probably a bit offside. But it's also a good threat, an attack that puts a lot of pressure on United.

Three minutes later, Arsenal full-back Sagna suddenly stepped in to assist, Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic was not far away, Xiao Qing intercepted the ball in the box and volleyed with his right foot, the ball hit Ferdinand, who blocked the gun, and flew straight into the corner flag area.

The cheers at the Emirates Stadium were even louder at this time, and the Arsenal fans were delighted, this is what Arsenal should be, Arsenal should play their proud layered attack in the game, and they should constantly threaten Manchester United's goal like this! Xiao Qing and his teammates are also feeling quite good now, for Arsenal is now a critical moment to turn the situation of the game, using these two attacks, Arsenal is also exuding a threat to Manchester United, at this time Xiao Qing believes that Manchester United will definitely be afraid of Arsenal's attack, which will definitely reduce the pressure on Arsenal on the defensive end; Arsenal can't concede in the first leg and they can't afford to let United score away goals. And if Arsenal want to qualify for the final, then they must beat Manchester United, and scoring a goal to beat Manchester United is naturally the best choice.

Arsenal are not afraid of any team's defence, as long as they play the rhythm of Arsenal, they are of course confident of scoring goals; Xiao Qing, Van Persie and Cesc Fabregas, this terrifying trident is Arsenal's biggest reliance on the offensive end; Now Xiao Qing is slowly starting to create more threats, and Arsenal's absolute strength has begun to continue to exert its power, which is good news for Arsenal, a signal that represents their move towards normalcy, and a guarantee that Arsenal can win this game.

In the 64th minute of the game, Arsenal full-back Fabio kicked down Van Persie and received a yellow card; United manager Alex Ferguson began to roar on the sidelines, this was not the game he wanted to see, and he was unhappy that his team had suddenly lost the initiative. Manchester United need to get the pace of the game up and they can't compete with Arsenal on the pitch for possession. Arsenal can keep passing and cutting the ball, but it is more important for United to form a direct attack rather than a meaningless back-to-foot; Arsenal are used to pushing forward with their feet in constant reverse, and they can find attacking opportunities in such tactics, which is an advantage for Arsenal; And Manchester United, now they have to find the advantage at the beginning of the game, not such passivity!

Xiao Qing is very happy, he believes that as long as this rhythm is maintained, then this game will definitely belong to Arsenal's victory, for Arsenal now the opportunity is very good, they have slowly mastered the rhythm of the game, now is the moment for Arsenal to launch a fatal blow. Xiao Qing will not give Manchester United more opportunities to adjust, as long as he finds a good opportunity, Xiao Qing will work hard to completely tear apart Manchester United's defense and score goals, Xiao Qing believes that he can do it, and he has indeed done it.

Arsenal's inverted pass advanced to the front of the pitch, where they pinned down the United defence in front of the box; Although Arsenal's inverted feet look a little bland, everyone knows the deadly threat hidden under such a passing after pass, because once Arsenal find an opportunity, they will definitely give Manchester United a huge headache.

In the 68th minute of the game, Xiao Qing, who had been wandering in front of Manchester United's backline, suddenly plugged in; Fabregas took advantage of the untimely reaction of Manchester United's players to suddenly send a penetrating through plug after Dribbling the ball laterally, for Xiao Qing now is the opportunity, in the face of such a scalpel-like straight stopper, what Xiao Qing has to do is to seize the opportunity when Manchester United's defenders can't turn around, and when Manchester United goalkeeper Van der Sar is in a hurry.

With strong explosiveness, Xiao Qing controlled the ball in the hinterland of the penalty area; Although Van der Sar was already approaching quickly at this time, Xiao Qing just directly and vigorously volleyed into the upper left corner of the goal after controlling the ball! This is not a very safe choice, but Xiao Qing has absolute confidence, he believes in his shooting ability, he believes that even if it is a single goal, he can use a forced shot to score a goal, because he is the top scorer and the most threatening striker!

The ball flew in front of the unprepared Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, and now he can only turn his head and hope that Xiao Qing's shot is missed, and there is nothing else he can do; Under the cheers of the Emirates Stadium, which has begun to be under some pressure, the ball directly hit the goal, Xiao Qing did not disappoint the hopes of the fans, and this time the shot still maintained Xiao Qing's characteristics: efficient goals, key goals!

The moment the ball drills into the goal, the Emirates Stadium is like an oil depot that has been ignited by Mars in an instant; The Emirates Stadium erupted in crazy cheers, although there were also some Manchester United fans here, but the cheers of the Arsenal fans who dominated the stadium broke out instantly, enough to overturn the huge cheers on the roof of the stadium, this goal is too important for Arsenal, a crucial goal that is likely to change the trend of the game!

1-0, Xiao Qing's goal helped Arsenal take the lead at home!

Although they were behind for most of the game, when Arsenal made timely adjustments, their burst of energy was still quite terrifying; Xiao Qing's goal made Arsenal completely occupy the initiative, in the first leg of the game, with such a lead, but also make Arsenal can easily face the second leg of the game, at least the current Arsenal is on the way to the final to occupy the initiative!

Xiao Qing was running wildly at the Emirates Stadium, Xiao Qing needed to vent now, he needed to release his suppressed emotions; This goal is very important for Xiao Qing and Arsenal, it is a key goal that completely makes Arsenal occupy the initiative in the game, and it is also a signal that Arsenal has broken the shackles and rebounded strongly!

The Arsenal players are celebrating wildly, and the Manchester United players are all Manchester United's loneliness at this time; They looked to have been beaten by Arsenal once again, and although they dominated a lot of the game, they couldn't be the victors for Zuihou! (To be continued......)