February 19th.

After the first leg of the Champions League 1/8 knockout round, Arsenal returned to the league and ushered in the 27th round of the Premier League.

Arsenal play Leicester City away.

It was a dull game as Arsenal had just finished their knockout tie with Real Madrid and the whole squad had yet to recover from a lot of physical exertion.

Leicester City are also experiencing an injury spree, with main striker Jamie Vardy missing two games and is expected to miss another week or more.

As a result, the two teams played a goalless draw in this match, taking one point each.

Also on this day,

There is a grapevine media that suddenly broke the news of Arsenal,

There is said to have been infighting in its dressing room.

The reason why they didn't win at home to Real Madrid was because of a problem with people's hearts.

It is suspected that a certain captain is too strong to tolerate a good young player.

As soon as this news came out, it caused a storm in the outside world.

At first, Arsenal fans naturally didn't believe it, and from the beginning of the season to now, the two captains in their team have performed very well, not like chicken-bellies.

However, as fans of other teams joined the discussion, a word or two complicated things up,

The so-called rumors are as fierce as a tiger,

This unproven piece of gossip quickly spread across the city.

Soon, a number of people started placing bets on the Arsenal captain who had the problem.

In this regard, the whole Arsenal team felt that this gossip came very inexplicably, and felt that those people outside were looking for trouble.

So, everyone regarded this turmoil as a farce,

I didn't have time to pay attention to the reporters who came to hear the news.

Because they are all seriously preparing for the EFL Cup final in three days' time.

Although the English League Cup is worth a lot of money, it can barely satisfy hunger.

In this regard, the equation feels a little speechless.

Are he and Xhaka like the kind of captain who loves to be a demon?

This is the typical person sitting at home with the pot coming from the sky.

However, soon, sober-minded fans on the Internet began to analyze who the captain of Arsenal provoked, and actually used such shoddy means to smear their dressing room.

Equation stumbled upon such a comment on the Internet.

He also instantly sensed that something was wrong!

Why do you think this gossip is a bit familiar?

Inexplicably, it's a bit like Barcelona's top brass buying a water army on the Internet to smear Messi.

The point is that the club has remained silent and has not taken the initiative to defend the players.

However, Equation and Kroenke have not met a few times.

Others are still busy playing rugby and ram stadiums, and they don't have time to smear their own football club's dressing room, right?

Could it be that his agent was too strong when he negotiated the renewal of the contract, forcing Arsenal to play off-the-board tricks to make them regress?

The more I think about the equation, the more confused I become,

Anyway, I feel that this storm is coming very strangely.

He thought about it for a while, then handed it over to the agent and asked the agent to investigate.

After all, the team is about to play the EFL Cup final, and it is best not to be distracted.

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February 24th.

EFL Cup final, Arsenal vs Aston Villa.

Where: Wembley Stadium.

This is the national football stadium of Da Bang, which is generally used as the venue for the final of domestic cup competitions.

However, for example, Tottenham Hotspur will pay a high price to rent Wembley Stadium when they renovate the football stadium before and meet Arsenal in the league.

Use Wembley Stadium as the big stage for the north London derby.

In the general league games, Tottenham naturally can't afford to rent Wembley Stadium, so they all go to rent some cheap small stadiums.

It can be seen that the specifications of Wembley Stadium are quite good.

Bukayo Saka was in the starting line-up today and the equation was back in midfield.

However, manager Arsene Wenger specifically told him before the game that he could play higher up and play as a shadow striker, that is, a false No.9.

Just when I was warming up before the game,

Saka, however, was still thinking about the recent turmoil, and whispered to the equation: "I don't feel right, could it be that there is really a problem in our dressing room?" If not, why is there such a big commotion now? ”

The equation thought for a moment and asked rhetorically, "Then who do you think it will be?" ”

Saka was stunned and couldn't answer.

It's not that he doesn't dare to say it, it's that he feels as if no one is suspicious.

Except for one person, and that's Foss. Because Saka hasn't communicated much with each other.

However, Saka also paid attention to Foss, and he found that the other party often practiced in private, and every time he had a tactical meeting, he would write dense notes in his notebook.

People who concentrate on football like this, logically, should not be distracted to engage in off-the-market moves

So, Saka was confused and felt as if he couldn't find a single suspect

Equation smiled and said, "Don't think about these little things, it's the final of the EFL Cup, let's win the championship first." ”

Saka nodded and didn't talk about it again.

Soon, the pre-match warm-up was over and the two sides returned to the locker room.

Just when everyone was seriously preparing, Prince William suddenly came to the dressing room.

In order to understand the people's feelings, the prince worked tirelessly to personally go deep into the grassroots practitioners.

He had just come out of the dressing room at Aston Villa and went straight to Arsenal.

Prince William walked through the door, shook the hand of a professional player every time he passed him, and then said a word.

This is a bowl of water that must be done with the accompanying camera.

However, when Prince William came to Foss, he smiled and a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes, and then shook hands with Foss and said a few more words.

Fuch's reaction was natural, as if he didn't care about the other party's noble status.

This subtle difference was instantly noticed by the equation.

Truth be told, it's hard not to notice, because all eyes in the dressing room are on Prince William.

The equation couldn't help but think to himself, it seems that this Foss is really either rich or expensive

In the last ten meetings between Arsenal and Aston Villa, Arsenal have the overall advantage, with eight wins, one draw and one defeat.

The last time Aston Villa won against Arsenal was back in the Premier League in 2013, when they won 3-1.

Now 27 rounds of the Premier League have passed.

Aston Villa are 16th in the league with just 26 points, just one place away from the relegation zone.

Therefore, the outside world is generally optimistic that Arsenal can win Aston Villa and win this year's EFL Cup.

At the beginning of the game, Arsenal, who were attacking with all the main forces, pressed up instantly.

Aston Villa only struggled to pass football at the back.

Aston Villa don't have a ceremonial midfield three, and their midfield struggles to provide a strong guarantee at the back.

Although Arsenal felt that the opponent was not strong, they did not take it lightly.

In my heart, I want to win this game.

If they had scored a few more goals earlier, they would have had an easier time.

The ball was quickly snatched up by Arsenal.

When it was Arsenal's turn to attack, they also made two pass errors.

However, Aston Villa's overall strength is naturally not as good as Real Madrid's, their counter-attack efficiency is not high, and the football can be intercepted just after passing through the halfway.

Arsenal counter-attacked on the spot, taking advantage of Aston Villa's failed attack, and the opposition's tight defence was leaked.

Thomas's long pass found Haaland in front,

Haaland, who was caught between the two, jumped high and headed the ball to the equation not far away.

The equation ran into place, and when he received the ball, he was already in the left corner of the penalty area.

At this time, in this position, there was a defensive hole between Aston Villa's midfield and defense.

Equation didn't stop the ball, strode his leg and slammed the ball with the forefoot of his right foot.

With a bang, it is visible to the naked eye that at the moment when the shoes touch the football, there is a mist at the contact site that explodes!

This is the sprinkling of water on the turf, which makes it inevitable that the surface of the football will be stained with some water stains, resulting in the moment of shooting, which will fill the visual effect!

This shot was huge, and the football that was drawn out of the instep was fast and ruthless.

The equation suppressed the height, and I saw the football like a cannon popping out of the chamber, instantly flying to the near corner of the goal!

The goalkeeper made a save, but still couldn't save the ball.

The net moves!

There was thunder on the ground, and in the fifteenth minute of the game, the equation blasted out a world wave to attack the goal!

The score is 1:0!

“goooooall！ ————”

"Magic Fang helps the team take the lead by one goal!!"

"Perfect World Wave Goal!!"

Equation ran to the sidelines and happily waved his fist in celebration.

Afterwards, the teammates rushed in and gathered to celebrate the goal.

On the other side, Wenger couldn't help but applaud the field, and this world wave was quite eye-catching.

However, after the celebration, the equation felt that Aston Villa's overall strength was indeed much worse than Real Madrid.

Like in the previous Champions League knockout round, he had to do everything he could to get a long-range shot.

And Aston Villa has no one to make up for this important position, which shows that Aston Villa's defense has a big problem.

If Arsenal can't win the EFL Cup final, it means that something must be wrong.

"I smell it, it's my turn to score right away"

When the ball was restarted, Haaland crossed his hands on his hips, his eyes were full of fighting spirit, he looked fierce without eyebrows, and after showing a fierce light, he looked even more fierce!

Haaland wants to vent the grievances of the backlog of Champions League knockout rounds on Aston Villa in one breath.

In fact, Haaland is not the only one who thinks like this, but other teammates want to win this championship to relieve their anger.

After the football came back out,

Aston Villa's side was hit by another frenzied rush.

Soon, after a fierce confrontation, the referee blew for an Arsenal tackle.

In this regard, some people on Aston Villa's side feel a little aggrieved, thinking about the anger you suffered on Real Madrid's side, what does it matter to them, just accumulate strength and then take revenge in the second leg.

Now just catching them and beating them hard, what kind of hero is this?

Aston Villa felt aggrieved, but didn't say anything. For the sake of the team's honor, they can only withstand Arsenal's ferocious attack, thinking about whether they can steal a ball back with a one-handed counterattack

In the 23rd minute, Arsenal's attack was blocked, because the opponent's counter-attack gave enough pressure, so that the pass could not reach the outside edge of the penalty area.

Equation withdrew from the shadow striker position, received a pass from a team-mate, and found Foss on the right with a diagonal kick.

The moment Fox received the ball, he was still a little surprised, but he didn't expect the equation to take the initiative to find his pull side run.

Although in the end, he cut inside and picked a pass to find Haaland and failed.

But two minutes later, Fox dribbled on the line of the penalty area and shook off the opponent's tackle.

He didn't shoot and passed the ball to the equation where the position was better.

The equation is not polite, since you want to pass the ball to him, then just accept it!

He fired a low shot, but the ball was blocked with his foot in time.

When it was over, Haaland waved to the equation in the box, as if to say you can shoot, but don't forget my buddy.

Equation Yile, seeing Haaland's strong idea of scoring, he had to nod and respond.

And Arsenal's attack was a little excited, but it hurt Aston Villa's players.

Soon, the equation made a pass with Martinelli on the left side.

Then I saw that the ball was divided by others and went straight into the ribs of the penalty area.

Aston Villa's defence could only be pulled into the box.

In the middle, Arsenal have three points of contact, one for Forss, one for Haaland and the last one for Bukayo Saka

There are defenders in front of the equation, but the ball is well combined, the passing action is very hidden, and when the ball is swept through the middle, it passes under the opponent's crotch!

Foss got a pass up front and fired a shot past Aston Villa again.

The score is 2:0!!

Arsenal lead by two goals!

The teammates ran to the sidelines to celebrate, and they had a good time.

Haaland couldn't help but bared his teeth,

This Foss will really steal his front spot!

Just never scored a goal and desperate to prove yourself?

Haaland is a little itchy,

However, he also knows that scoring is the most important thing. Therefore, Haaland had no choice but to kick the ball that was rolling in the way and run over to his teammates to celebrate.

When he was done, Haaland enthusiastically pulled the equation, pointed to his feet, and whispered a word.

After listening to the equation, he nodded.

And this scene was naturally captured by the cameras outside the field, Arsenal had already taken the lead, and everyone couldn't help but be happy when they saw this scene.

'What is Haaland talking about, is he really wanting to score?'

"Hahh, I'm in a hurry, I'm anxious to see my teammates all score."

"Don't worry, there will always be ~"

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But then, Fox made three offensive passes in a row, all of which had to find the equation.

It's like the mentality that you give me an assist, and I have to return your assist.

Neither of us owes anyone anything anyway!

This can make Haaland, who plays as a striker, anxious.

He wondered, what are these two buddies playing?

Did you ignore him like that?

Did he switch to the opposition's centre-back?

Not to mention Haaland, even Saka on the right looked a little confused.

"What's going on? The relationship between Captain Fang and Fox suddenly became so good? ”

Saka was a little confused. Because of this problem in his heart, he has no sound on the field until now.

The first half ended quickly and Aston Villa had a couple of counter-attacks in the final minutes, but their strikers failed to capitalise on their chances, leaving the score at 2-0.

Aston Villa, for their part, couldn't help but feel a little depressed and walked off the pitch without a sound.

On the other hand, on Arsenal's side, Haaland still pulled the captain's equation, covered his big mouth, and kept talking.

The equation listened with a stiff face and forced laughter.

Those who don't know think that the two are anxious and the score is behind

And at halftime, in the local English League Cup studio, a heated discussion was taking place,

"I said it before, Hans didn't believe me before. There was no problem in the dressing room at all at Arsenal, it was just irresponsible speculation. ”

'If there is a question, why did Arsenal score instead? We can see that even Equation and Fox, who rarely worked together before, have teamed up several times in a row, and have also scored goals and assists. ”

'So I think it's manager Arsene Wenger who has managed to find a way to use them. The reason why I lost to Real Madrid in the last game is that the tactical play has not yet reached perfection! ”

In this regard, Hans, the commentator who had previously held opposing opinions, fell silent, he coughed, and then said weakly: "I think it is better to maintain an objective and rigorous state and wait and see the second half." There is a problem with the Arsenal captain, it's not for nothing"

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At the start of the second half, the equation was forced by Haaland's appeal, so he had to get a pass from Foss, and immediately passed the ball to Haaland.

It's an attempt to get Haaland out of his goal drought early

As a result, who knew that the other side had already defended Haaland.

As a result, Haaland had little space to shoot in the box, and after two consecutive shots on goal, Haaland himself was amused by himself.

He was standing in the middle of the forbidden area, tall and tall, and his face was still in a hurry, but suddenly showed an evil smile.

Equation Yile can only give him a thumbs up.

Don't be in a hurry, the goal will come sooner or later.

However, Aston Villa were not willing to lose in the final, and they had already adjusted their mentality at half-time.

Aston Villa were all united in their goal for the second half, which was to try to equalise, drag the game to extra-time and then play a penalty shoot-out!

That's the only way they can win the game.

Taking advantage of this goal kick, Aston Villa's midfield immediately pressed up,

The goalkeeper kicked straight to his team-mates who were in the Arsenal half.

They used this method to avoid Arsenal's full attack.

Subsequently, in the heart of Arsenal, although Aston Villa's skills are not flashy, they have been controlling the offensive transmission with active running and some additional movements.

In the second half, their luck picked up, and after the cross was pushed out, they were able to fall to the feet of their own players and continue to attack Arsenal.

For a while, the Arsenal penalty area was surrounded for almost three minutes.

Arsene Wenger was a little anxious on the sidelines, directing the players on the pitch not to retreat too deep and to press out.

Soon, the Arsenal defence eased up and knew that they couldn't keep the pressure piled up in the penalty area, and they were very integrated and pressed out together.

Aston Villa's individual players were a bit of a mess at their feet and couldn't hold the ball anymore.

The situation on the field quickly changed,

Arsenal are attacking again.

The 2-0 score is not yet safe, and they still need to score again.

However, don't rush to attack!

Equation knew this, and during a corner, he beckoned to Haaland and motioned for him to come over and play a tactical corner for him.

Haaland was stunned. Tactical corners, what tactics? But they didn't play it in training, huh?

Without further ado, after Haaland came in front of him, he kicked a corner kick to Haaland.

Then, the equation circled behind Haaland and ran away.

In this regard, Haaland did not have time to be surprised,

Because after the opponent saw their tactical corner, they immediately sent two players to the corner area to defend.

Haaland could only lean on the opponent's top grab first, and was robbed in a hurry, Haaland only kicked the ball with his feet, kicked the football to the opponent, and rebounded out of the bottom line.

Arsenal were awarded another corner.

Erling Haaland scored twice from a corner.

"Don't go, let's continue!"

"Still coming?!"

The equation ran back and took another tactical corner.

Haaland leaned on the other side again to grab it,

He kicked the ball at the opponent again and bounced it out.

Corner hat-trick!

Then, the equation came back again, moving on to tactical corners

The fans saw that Arsenal in just two minutes,

Haaland played a corner kick in the corner flag area!!

After this fierce confrontation,

Haaland only feels like he's a big man!

I'm almost speechless

The Arsenal fans at Wembley Stadium burst into laughter and applauded the players on the pitch.

This tactical corner is bad enough!

This is a living consumption of the opponent's desire to attack near the corner flag area.

After Haaland stumbled for a while, he also opened his mouth and couldn't help laughing.

This captain is really good at playing, and he called him to the corner flag area to take a tactical corner.

Then he played out a corner kick for the big four.

Haaland smiled helplessly and recalled,

This seems to be the first time in his career.

Of course, the equation just wanted to take a tactical corner, and he didn't expect Haaland to play like this.

It can be seen that Haaland's ability is quite good

However, the equation really wants Haaland to break his goal drought.

However, Aston Villa have defended well in the box.

It's hard for Arsenal to get football in again,

Only with crosses and corners can be used to help Haaland.

equation patience looking for opportunities,

And before that, Aston Villa's counter-offensive must be suppressed first.

But

Aston Villa's performance today was tenacious enough,

They have not given up resisting, and in the seventy-eighth minute, they successfully counter-robbed.

Scored a goal by taking advantage of a mistake in the Arsenal back.

But when the eighty-second minute came,

Aston Villa's penalty area, but suddenly there was chaos.

The cross was not cleared cleanly.

The ball unexpectedly landed 20 yards on the right, and Equation decisively kicked a long-range shot.

No, it's supposed to be a pass!

He stared at Haaland's position and kicked it sharply.

Haaland lit up in the crowd and took the first step,

successfully stuck position,

He stretched out his foot and bounced the equation's pass into the back of the net!

The score is 3:1!

It can be said that the game has lost its suspense.

Haaland laughed, and wanted to run to the left to celebrate, but remembering something, he reflexively ran back, pointed to the equation on the right, and went over to celebrate together.

"It's okay to score this goal, do you like to play more than a corner kick?"

Everyone went to the sidelines together, and the equation jokingly slapped Haaland in the back.

"Hah, you almost killed me." Haaland laughed.

(End of chapter)