Chapter 81: The Derby Fights Again
There was a surprise in the second half when Nottingham Forest's McLaughlin set up England teenager Grant to equalise.
Demichelis missed and Alisson also made mistakes in this defense.
Lori, who was not in the squad and was following this game at home, secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and said in his heart that this little ghost is still not good, far worse than me.
However, Tottenham soon regained control and Mason and Alex Sandro scored a goal each to stretch the gap to two points.
Benjamin then brought on Bentaleb, Milinkovic and Harry Maguire and also brought on the youngsters.
Otherwise, they can only play in the Under-23s, which are the reserve teams, and they will not improve much.
In the end, Tottenham Hotspur eliminated Championship side Nottingham Forest 3-1 at home and successfully qualified for the next round of the League Cup.
Then it's time to prepare for the game against Arsenal.
Since Benjamin took charge, Tottenham have yet to lose a game against their city rivals.
Arsenal, who have always been brave at the start of the league, are in good form, winning two and drawing three to remain unbeaten since the start of the new season.
One of them was a 2-2 draw with Manchester City.
Regardless, they are still a step behind derby rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
The defending champions are unbeaten so far in the new season, winning all but one draw in all competitions.
Although the form in the league was a bit up and down, in the end, they basically won the game without danger.
As a result, Benjamin is confident of a derby victory.
"Against Arsenal, I don't think we need to say anything more, other than the victory is unacceptable!"
Last season, Arsenal won their only north London derby with a 1-0 home win over Tottenham.
Two seasons earlier, Arsenal had won 5-2 at the Emirates Stadium for the second year in a row.
Therefore, sitting at home, Wenger also thinks he is sure to win against his mortal enemy.
'I know Tottenham's manager did a good job and the youngster was lucky enough to win some games and win a couple of titles.
But we are not afraid of them and we are confident of beating Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium. ”
Arsene Wenger is a senior who attributes Benjamin's success last season to luck, which is irresponsible.
However, Benjamin can also understand that as the manager of the city's sworn enemy, Wenger cannot be convinced even if he is convinced.
'I don't care what the opposition's manager says, what I have to do is manage my team.
As long as we play at the level we deserve, then we will only win the game. ”
The pre-match war of words was not too intense, and on the afternoon of September 27, Benjamin led the team to the away game.
Coming to the Emirates Stadium again, Benjamin was still a little emotional.
"If it weren't for the fact that I've played a couple of home games this season, I think some Tottenham fans would be more familiar with this place than Wembley, right?"
In contrast to Wembley Stadium, which is on temporary loan, Tottenham have to visit Arsenal at least once a season.
Benjamin does have some truth in what he said.
There is also the mood to laugh with assistant coach Floyd, which also shows that he has no pressure at all.
The sixth round of the 14-15 Premier League season, the first leg of this season's north London derby, started at the Emirates Stadium.
The two sides have met 173 times in history, with Arsenal having the upper hand with 72 wins, 45 draws and 56 losses.
However, since Benjamin took charge of Tottenham, he has won two games against his city rivals.
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur started in the same line-up, with four-two-three-one.
On the home side, Welbeck is a lone striker, with Oxlade-Chamberlain on the left and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on the right.
Midfielders Wilshere, Aaron Ramsey and Mikel Arteta played.
Gibbs at left-back, Chambers at right-back, Koscielny and Mertesacker at centre-back, goalkeeper Szczesny.
For Tottenham, the lone arrow Harry Kane, left winger Sadio Mane, right winger Lamela, and Eriksen played in the front midfield.
N'Golo Kante and Dembele are in the middle.
Left-back Danny Rose, right-back Kyle Walker, centre-back Vertonghen and Alderweireld were joined together.
Goalkeeper Hugo Lori.
The two sides fought fiercely after the opening period, and Arsenal took the initiative in attack with the advantage of home field, and the possession rate was significantly ahead.
However, the Lilies were solid defensively, with several of the Gunners' crosses being cleared off by the Tottenham defence.
In the twelfth minute, Oxlade-Chamberlain received the first yellow card of the game for a foul on Dembele.
Two minutes later, Ramsey crossed the ball down the middle and Welbeck's burst into the box was cleared out by Vertonghen.
An Arsenal corner was then driven into the box and cleared by Alderweireld's header.
Tottenham conceded possession, but they were also sharp on the counter-attack.
Eriksen was distributed to the wing, Mane went down and crossed, and Kane's header from inside the box grazed the post.
Benjamin, who had already raised his fist to celebrate the goal, sighed and put his hand down again.
It seems that Kane's header is not in place, and when he can eat Klinsmann's dive bombardment, then most of the goal just now will be scored.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's cross from the right was denied by Lloris after Welbeck's detour to the edge of the box.
In the 28th minute, Arsenal's midfielder Mikel Arteta was unable to hold on and was replaced by Flamini due to injury.
Halfway through the first half, Arsenal were forced to make substitutions, and it seemed that luck was no longer on their side today.
A few minutes later, a breakthrough from Gunners Prince Wilshere won a corner for the home side, but he was also injured and treated on the sidelines before the game resumed.
Kane latched onto Dembele's pass, but he hesitated in front of the six-yard box and missed the chance.
A shot was saved by Arsenal goalkeeper Szczesny as Tottenham won their first corner of the game.
Eriksen's corner was taken and Mertesacker slammed Vertonghen into the ball as he defended.
It's just that the direction is a little wrong, and Mertesacker's header goes straight to his own goal!
Thankfully, Szczesny reacted well and got the ball.
As the first half drew to a close, the Gunners' last chance to attack, Aaron Ramsey's pass, Oxlade-Chamberlain's powerful right-footed shot in front of the box was saved by Lloris flying away.
At the end of the half, the two sides exchanged scores, and the score was still 0-0 draw.
Arsenal's other midfielder, Aaron Ramsey, also left the pitch injured, and Arsene Wenger had no choice but to replace Cazorla.
"What were you playing in the first half? How can I not see the slightest hint of wanting to win?
Now they have two main midfielders in a row due to injuries, and they took the midfielder back for me in the second half!
Don't give them so much possession anymore!
I reiterate that all other results are unacceptable except for victory!
If you don't win this game, the whole team will double the amount of training after you go back! ”
I don't know if Ben Jie was born with a high degree of matching with this skill, it's only been more than a month, and the learning progress of the skill has been full.
It's a step faster than when Kane learned to swing the scorpion's tail before.
Taking advantage of the half-time break, in the away team's dressing room, Benjamin once again activated the skill Ferguson's hair dryer.
Maybe I really like to squirt? After scolding the players, Benjamin, who felt comfortable all over his body, thought so.