Chapter 10: The Young Men of Arsenal
At the beginning of the game.
Manchester United, for their part, started to press aggressively, and they didn't pay much attention to the young guys opposite Arsenal.
I even felt a little annoyed.
Arsenal actually sent these young starters, isn't this looking down on their dignified Manchester United team?
At the beginning of the game, Manchester United's attack did look full of momentum.
Especially the attacking quartet in the front court on Manchester United's side, Eto'o, Willian, Van Persie, and Rooney, are all very strong in individual ability, and they can be regarded as top players.
Samuel Eto'o may be getting older, but he still has the fitness to maintain his peak half-time.
In this case.
What United fans want to see is, of course, an offensive that blows the Gula Rotten.
Crushed Arsenal in one fell swoop.
A little to understand the evil spirit of being killed last season and losing the championship by being crushed.
But soon they found out.
Arsenal's lineup is really a little leaky when defending.
In particular, their centre-back Virgil van Dijk and midfielder N'Golo Kante were eye-catching.
In the third minute of the game, Manchester United passed from the perimeter for a long time, but did not find any gaps, and finally full-back Rafael came up and sent the ball into the penalty area with a cross.
Samuel Eto'o, who played on the left wing of the game, was more of a winger than a winger.
This is also a very popular style of play now.
After all, the pure winger style of play is a bit less popular now, and many teams are trying to make a fuss about the winger/full-back position.
There are quite a few new variations of the style of play in this position.
The more typical ones are the wingers whose main goal is to score.
A typical example is Cristiano, who played on the left side after moving to Real Madrid. Ronaldo.
At Manchester United.
Cristiano. Ronaldo's initial role was even that of a wing-back, the role of a left wing-back in the 442 system – which was Beckham's original position at Manchester United.
But with the improvement of his attacking ability, especially his scoring ability, he gradually became a winger, and after arriving at Real Madrid, after fully unlocking his scoring skills, he is actually no longer a pure winger, but a winger.
This change also influenced the way many young players played in later years.
For example.
Mbappe.
Samuel Eto'o was clearly not a winger on the left flank, leaving the flanks entirely to Patrice Evra, the on-field captain of the wings, who himself was heavily involved in the flanks of the box.
The ball was passed and Van Persie went to the front post and took away the centre-back Mertesacker, leaving room for Samuel Eto'o to grab the spot in the middle!
And.
Mertesacker looked to be the only player in Arsenal's backline who appeared to be very experienced in the game, after he was taken away by Robin van Persie.
It's just Van Dijk and Samuel Eto'o going head-to-head!
The football went around and went straight to the middle.
Samuel Eto'o started and was intent on getting rid of Virgil van Dijk before finishing the shot.
But just as he had just started to rush to the middle, Van Dijk suddenly took a stride up, stuck in the position,
Samuel Eto'o scrambled before he could slow down before he slammed headlong into Van Dijk's back, and as he was bounced away, Van Dijk stretched out his long legs to hook the ball and then kicked it to the feet of Cancelo, who was pulled down the flank.
"Oh oh! Pretty! Nice defense!! ”
"The Dutch youngster Virgil van Dijk is very calm, and he looks very comfortable in the face of the onslaught of Cheetah Eto'o!"
Commentators praised Van Dijk's handling.
None of them have noticed.
At this moment, Cancelo had already dribbled past half-time.
When the camera returned to the pitch, Arsenal's attack began to unfold.
Harry. Kane retreated, and he retreated deeply. Almost all of them are in the forward position.
Cancelo's diagonal cross landed right at his feet.
This time.
Evans, who was brought out by him, tried to go straight around for a steal.
If it was Arsenal's main centre-forward Olivier Giroud who was holding the ball with his back to him now, Evans would definitely not dare to hold it up like this.
But now it's the nobody Harry. Kane, his confidence is too high.
So when he was Harry. Kane's expression was so shocked when he turned to dribble the ball.
Harry. Kane was constantly watching before he took over.
He kept twisting his head, gathering all the information in his head.
To Harry. Kane said.
What he lacks now is self-confidence and opportunity!!
After all, he's almost twenty-one years old now!
After being loaned out by Tottenham, he didn't get much of a chance at Leicester.
After all.
He's on loan, and with Jamie Gundy and Argentinian centre-forward Leonardo Ulloa in their squad, chances of him are few and far between—he's just a complement to Leicester's squad and won't be available unless the centre-forward up front is injured.
Therefore.
Harry now. Kane is at a low point in his career.
It was in this situation that Arsene Wenger approached the door and wanted him to join Arsenal and told him that Arsenal would play on four fronts in the new season and he would definitely get his chance.
Even in order to get him, Arsenal went to Tottenham to negotiate, although Tottenham does not pay much attention to Harry Kane now, but also does not want to sell their players to Arsenal.
In this case.
Harry. Kane had a "premium" several times before coming to Arsenal.
This filled Kane's heart with gratitude.
It was his first game for Arsenal and he was going to give it his all and show his energy to the manager.
At this time, it was only Ferdinand who wiped Evans's ass.
Rio Ferdinand had just taken a step forward when he saw Harry Kane cross the ball to Bernardo. Silva.
Seat B stopped the ball and passed past Cleverley, who was returning to the defense.
This completely confused the Manchester United defence.
When the United defence shrank down the middle, Bench B kicked the ball to the left and the ball fell to Sadio Mane!!
Mane stopped the ball and made a feint, then quickly connected to the inside and took a stance to shoot.
When Rafael made a block, he made a quick stop, and then slid the ball into the ribs of the box.
Harry. Kane cut in diagonally, with his back to the goal, and Rio Ferdinand behind him showed his flexibility.
He didn't stop the ball and swept the ball with his right foot into the box.
By this time, the winger on the other wing, Riyad Mahrez, had also stepped forward and Harry Kane's pass was much more than everyone expected.
No one would have expected him to find Mahrez on the other side with his back to the other.
Therefore.
What Mahrez has to do is simple, meet the ball, push and shoot!!
De Gea pounced, but it was too late.
The ball flew past his finger and into the goal!!
"Mahrez!!"
"Oh oh! Pretty!! The Arsenal youngsters combined to deliver a spectacular goal, starting with a steal from Virgil van Dijk and creating a great chance after a couple of passes! Mahrez seized the opportunity and it was 1-0!! Arsenal are ahead! ”
"Who would have thought that Manchester United, which played with all the main forces, would actually fall behind!!"
The camera locks on to the Arsenal players in celebration.
To many Arsenal fans, these youngsters will seem very unfamiliar.
But this series of wonderful cooperation just now made them realize
These young people may not be what they are portrayed in the media.
They are high-spirited and vibrant!
(End of chapter)