They desperately need a second win to bring their team back to the top of the table.

A week later, Arsenal travelled to St James' Park to take on Newcastle United.

This game was arguably the most explosive game of the round, and in the first 16 minutes, the team's midfielder Diame was sent off for a foul in the game.

Perez, Shelvey, Kenedy and Ruscelles were also booked. Arsenal's Sun Xiang also received the first yellow card of the season in the second half in the entanglement with Shelvey.

In just 50 minutes, both sides received a total of 5 yellow cards and 1 red card, how can such a game not be hot. But contrary to the level of the game, the goal came a little "incomprehensible".

In the 52nd minute of the second half, Arsenal launched an attack on the right side, and Sun Xiang, who was supposed to get the ball on the right side, observed the situation in the penalty area and crossed decisively, and Lacazette and Aubameyang were separated before and after they flanked together.

If Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the front post fails to get the ball on the ball, Alexandre Lacazette at the back post has the same chance, and it is a dangerous attack.

However, the goal was scored by Newcastle.

Swiss international Fabian Scher, who started at centre-back, set out in a panic and headed the ball into his own goal. In the end, it was an own goal that became the only goal in this hot game.

One could say that this was an element of luck, after all, the production of own goals is not so common, but Arsenal did temporarily break away from the "tail" through this goal, and are in fifth place in the table.

After four rounds, the top four teams in the league are expected except for Manchester City, who have won all four games, and the remaining three teams are unexpected.

Crystal Palace, the second place in the league, has 9 points from three wins in four games.

Leicester City, third place in the league, has 8 points from two wins and two draws.

Swansea, fourth in the league, has eight points from two wins and two draws.

With three teams from mid-table in the league sitting firmly in the top four, it's no wonder the media has dubbed this season a "year of change".

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"I'm sure you understand that we're not in a good position right now, and even though it's getting better, we're going to fall back if we're not careful. Everyone need to understand what our goal is! ”

In the dressing room at the Emirates Stadium on 12 September, Unai Emery was giving a serious lecture to his disciples, which was also the time when the Spanish coach was a little serious.

Recently, his pressure is not small, although the ranking is reasonable, but the lack of offensive end is still criticized, a total of 3 goals in four games, and one goal is an own goal of the opponent, such offensive firepower for some old fans, they will not pay.

"Sun, you're playing as a striker."

This is probably a tactic that Emery had thought of last night, otherwise it would not have been possible to make such a decision in a short period of time.

But despite this, this caused confusion among the players.

Is the coach going to give up the midfield?

They have not forgotten how they were tested in midfield before Sun Xiang came on in the last time they faced Chelsea in the International Champions Cup, and all those problems were solved after Sun Xiang came on.

And this time, at the most tense stage when it is necessary to get points, will it be risky to abandon the midfield in this way?

Just as the players looked at the head coach with wide eyes, Sun Xiang suddenly said: "Okay, I don't have a problem!" ”

Koscielny, who originally wanted to persuade the head coach, saw that Sun Xiang had already agreed, so he had to swallow the words in his stomach.

The family didn't say anything, so how could he question it.

So, when the final starting line-up and formation appeared in the commentary booth, Martin Taylor and Alan Smith were surprised almost at the same time.

"Sun was actually put on the front line!"

"Unai Emery seems to be desperate for a win, otherwise he wouldn't have put Sun up front, knowing that the Chinese had terrible stats as a striker last season." Alan Smith said.

"Stoke City, be careful," Martin Taylor couldn't help but worry about Stoke City.

This season, Gary Rovit's side have not been in great form, drawing two and losing two in four games, with the highlight coming in a 2-2 draw away to Tottenham in the second round of the league. This is another trip to London and they will be hoping to take away the points.

"In the pre-match press conference, it seemed that Rowit was still very careful, and he thought it would be a good result to take away the points here." "But, I believe that when Rovett gets the roster for this game, he will feel like we are in danger." ”

"Damn it!" As soon as he finished speaking, Lowott yelled in the locker room.

"How can this damn Chinese be on the striker!"

The last meeting between the two sides last season, Arsenal beat Stoke City 3-0, and Sun Xiang had a good performance in that game that left a deep impression on him.

In this game, Lowott hugged Woods, Joe Allen and Veletcher in a combination of three defenses and one, but in this way, he could only temporarily change his tactics.

"Woods, in this game, you look like the No. 4, you can't give him the slightest chance to get the ball, I'll let Indy come with you." He said.

"Okay, but coach, can two people do it?"

"We can't put two people on the defensive line and put one, it's too much of a loss." Rowett frowned, obviously in a hurry.

It is true that the temporary layout may make the whole game lose, but this must be done, otherwise according to Sun Xiang's strength, give him a little space and it will be a goal.

"I see."

"Me too, I'll kill him."

"Well," Rowey nodded, but his brow still didn't stretch.

Three people may not be able to prevent it, but can two people really be able to?

But it has to be arranged this way, or this guy is going crazy.

And for Unai Emery, putting Sun Xiang up front, their midfield ability will indeed be weakened, and that's what he stayed up late last day thinking about.

'We need to talk about the squad on Arsenal's side. Martin Taylor said: "Goalkeepers they chose the more experienced Cech; The back four are Monreal, Koscielny, Lichtsteiner and Bellerin, and this one has not changed. ”

'What we're talking about is the change from the midfield.

'They had three men in midfield, Xhaka, Ramsey and Torreira. It was the Spanish midfielder's first appearance of the season. He introduced.

'Born in '96, he moved from Sampdoria this season and finally won his debut in the fifth round of the league.

"There's no way." Alan Smith said, "Sun has always occupied this position, and he was bought to do Sun's rotation. ”

Martin nodded in agreement. And that's exactly what Arsenal meant when they bought the Spanish midfielder.

"Up front, we haven't seen Sun in a long time, he's up front."

'You know, last season, he was a nightmare for opposition defenders, as a striker. Martin Taylor continued, "So now, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette at his side, this Arsenal team has a firepower to be reckoned with. ”

But Alan Smith also raised the shortcomings of this lineup.

'There's no sun in midfield and it's unclear if Torreira will be able to adapt to the system. For Unai Emery, it won't be too early for this all-or-nothing approach. ”

"Maybe it can make history." "Don't forget, Sun has the ability to carry the team forward!" ”