Chapter Ninety-Six, Match Point

For Arsenal.

The turmoil of their opponents is not really their concern.

Now the only theoretically dangerous thing to do is Manchester United.

Reached the FA Cup final.

And it was a comfortable win over Manchester City.

This has put a lot of Arsenal players at ease.

So next = Arsenal paid the price for their own relaxation.

They drew 2-2 with Reading in the 33rd round of the league.

This gave Manchester United a chance to chase points,

Manchester United beat Southampton 5-1 at home.

Narrow the gap to 9 points.

It's still a very big distance.

But for Manchester United, it's definitely a big encouragement.

In the 34th round of the league, Arsenal host Fulham.

It was a very tough game.

There is no doubt about Fulham's fighting spirit to fight for relegation.

Now for Fulham, every point is equivalent to saving lives!

So, they piled eleven people in the penalty area.

They also know that it is almost impossible to beat Arsenal.

So Fulham are all focused on a draw.

It's really tough against a team like this that only wants to defend.

But they were killed in the ninety-second minute.

Ye Luo broke through to the small penalty area with successive passes on the wing.

Originally, Ye Luo was ready to shoot on his own.

But helplessness = there are too many people in the restricted area.

He passed to Alexis Sanchez, who was completely unguarded at the back post – most of the Fulham players defended Yelo at the front post.

Sanchez lived up to Yelo's gift and slotted the ball into the empty net.

This goal is scored.

If you want to say the most regrettable, it is certainly not the Fulham fans.

It's Manchester United fans.

Manchester United will play Arsenal away in this round of the league.

It's not easy to kick.

So Manchester United fans are wondering if Arsenal will stumble.

Until now.

Manchester United fans still have illusions of coming back to win the title.

However.

Three hours after the Arsenal game.

The whole of Anfield is celebrating in revelry.

Manchester United also suffered a stunner.

To be exact.

It's a perfect peace!

They were beaten by a two-goal lead at Anfield and were beaten by a desperate Liverpool who were fighting for a top four before scoring the equaliser in the final moments.

Two to two!!

Manchester United suffered a bitter draw at Anfield.

After this round of league games, Manchester United are directly behind Arsenal by as much as eleven points.

There are four rounds left in the league.

Although it is said that Manchester United still has the possibility of winning the title in theory.

As long as Arsenal suffer four consecutive defeats in the last four league games.

And Manchester United's four wins in a row will do.

But theories are just theories.

Manchester United fans know it.

Arsenal's title is already unstoppable.

They only need two points to secure their title – and of course, if it's a win, there will be no problems.

For Manchester United fans, hope is slim.

They could only pray for a miracle.

And.

Arsenal's opponents in the next round of the league.

It's also Chelsea who need points – Chelsea are now just one point away from Liverpool and a precarious place in fourth place.

The game at Stamford Bridge captured the attention of the entire Premier League.

First of all, this is Arsenal's title race!

Just a win over Chelsea.

Arsenal will be able to win the Premier League three games ahead of schedule.

Secondly.

This is also the prelude to the battle for the four.

Liverpool and Chelsea will meet in the final league game of the season.

When the time comes.

The two teams will face each other head-to-head for fourth place in the league.

And for Chelsea.

Before the final round of the battle for the top four.

They will have to do everything they can to secure their one-point lead over Liverpool.

That's the case.

The final round of the decisive battle at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are in the ascendancy.

Arsenal away to Chelsea.

It will be the most watched and watched game in the Premier League this season.

But the vast majority of people feel it.

Chelsea's form has been up and down this season.

I'm afraid it will be difficult to stop Arsenal from winning the title.

"Everything is ready: champions, cheers, and flowers!"

This is the headline of the North London Evening News.

In the article.

Through interviews with several Arsenal fans.

It vividly writes the mentality of Arsenal fans looking forward to the team's title defense.

The media is optimistic about Arsenal.

In this piece of optimism.

Chelsea voices.

It's weaker.

Because now everyone is praising the strongest Arsenal.

But even so.

Chelsea have shown their tenacity as well.

'It's our home stadium and we'll fight until the last minute. Arsenal may win the league this season, but we don't want it on us. ”

Captain of Chelsea.

Goalkeeper Petr Cech said.

Ranieri didn't work this time.

Because he didn't think it was useful to work all over again.

In his own home stadium, he really fights with his opponent, and with the strength of Chelsea's squad, he also has this confidence.

"We're not going to let them win the championship easily."

In terms of television broadcasting.

Schedule this match for the final point in time of this round of the Premier League.

In the golden hour of the evening.

It's the ratings that are taken into account.

Now the eyes of the fans of the entire Premier League.

It's all about this game.

Everything is ready.

It's time for the protagonists to appear, too.

Maybe Arsenal are a little underwhelmed.

Or maybe it's because Chelsea's defence is really tenacious.

Nearly twenty minutes into the high-profile battle.

Arsenal did not score.

Chelsea, playing at home, opted to defend to the death.

It was very far-fetched.

As the season comes to an end.

The importance of the game is also increasing.

Arsenal have indeed faced such opponents in a row.

Fulham before was.

So is Chelsea now.

These teams have chosen to defend to the death.

Their number one goal is to prevent conceding goals.

Instead of thinking about how to score goals.

However, despite Chelsea's strict defense.

But Arsenal are in no hurry.

Because it's simple.

Even if the game is a draw.

Arsenal will also win the title three rounds ahead of schedule – with United suffering two draws in a row.

Who would have thought of that?

So now for Arsenal.

Take a point and win.

Even if Arsenal are held to a draw by Chelsea, it won't be a big deal for them, and they can still celebrate the victory and defend their title early.

"If Chelsea take on Arsenal in such a manner, even if they do get a point, it will be very disgraceful! It's their home turf! ”

The commentator opted for a rigid tactic for Chelsea.

You're welcome.

After all, in this case, the game will not look good.

However.

Just when everyone thought Chelsea were just holding on.

Chelsea are suddenly baring their fangs – Ranieli is no mediocre manager who would go on to lead Leicester to a miraculous title.

He has his own hand.

What he does best is to win when he is weak!

This was the case with Leicester City.

Chelsea have a bit of that charm right now.

Today's Chelsea can be described as a triumvirate.

They can't tolerate being trampled on by Arsenal to win the title.

So they have a very strong fighting spirit.

'Arsenal continue to besiege, Cazorla splits the wings, Cancelo's cross, low flat ball comes in!!

"Gary. Cahill's clearance. ”

"Periphery!!"

Right now.

Stamford Bridge was completely boiling.

Front!!

It was Frank Lampard who got the ball!!

Frank Lampard didn't stop the ball and went straight to the diagonal deflection!!

Ahead, a figure starts near the midline!

No offside!!

"Hazard!!"

Amid the chanting of the home fans at Stamford Bridge.

The Belgian star dribbled into the penalty area and chose to shoot in the face of the attacking Szczesny!

The ball slammed over Szczesny's head and crashed into the net!

A few seconds ago, football was still in Chelsea's half, and Chelsea were still being held down by Arsenal.

In the twinkling of an eye.

Chelsea suddenly bared their fangs.

A few seconds passed.

Finally, someone reacted. 、

“GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!”

"The ball is in! The ball is in!! Hazard!! Hazard!! It's beautiful!! ”

'Chelsea's counter-attack was so fast, so lethal, who would have thought they would score on their first attacking attempt!'

"Arsenal want to defend their title at Stamford Bridge, I'm afraid it won't be so easy!"

'Chelsea are the bullies in front of them, the flowers and celebrations prepared by the Arsenal people, they smashed them to pieces!'

On the pitch at Stamford Bridge.

The Chelsea fans chanted.

"Want to step on us to win the championship? Dream on!!

"Die! Arsenal!! ”

"This is not the place for you to go wild!!"

Chelsea fans chanted, cursing at the Arsenal people, cursing and giving middle fingers.

They also held their breath.

Now, it was as if the breath had been completely vented.

And after Eden Hazard scored.

also ran wildly all the way.

Rushed to the camera's lens.

Yelling at the camera.

His voice was heard on camera by all the fans who were watching live on TV.

'We're Chelsea, damn it! Don't try to step on us to win the championship!! ”

That's what all Chelsea people are saying.

The Chelsea are celebrating wildly.

Compared to their madness.

The Arsenal players and the Arsenal fans who came to the away stadium were still in a daze.

They really didn't expect Chelsea to have the strength to fight back while holding on.

It was just a counterattack and it was a goal!

Yelo never underestimated Chelsea.

And now.

It turns out.

Chelsea are quite tenacious.

But it is not easy for the opponent's tenacity to support the championship.

Isn't it?

Ye Luo clapped his palms and encouraged his teammates.

"Defeating a strong opponent to win the championship will add a lot of color to our championship!"

Ye Luo said.

Arsenal's players also reacted.

Oh, yes.

It's about winning the game.

Although even if they lose to Chelsea, Arsenal only need one point to secure the title.

But.

Champions always have to be in the bag.

'Who would have thought Chelsea would score first in a stubborn situation? But it's no surprise that Arsenal's opponents are Chelsea after all, and Chelsea definitely don't lack the motivation to beat Arsenal at home! ”

Just as the narrator spoke.

Hazard, returning to the pitch, was still waving his fist at the stands.

At his instigation, Stamford Bridge was completely turned into a crater.

Chelsea fans let off steam.

They were expelled from the championship race very early.

But for Chelsea fans.

They are most concerned about the team's top-four position.

Can you play in the Champions League?

It's so important for a team.

Whether it is the team's income or the attractiveness of the players, it can be said that whether or not to participate in the Champions League is the most important consideration for whether a team is still in the ranks of Europe's top teams.

Even if it was Liverpool back then.

Known as one of England's supergiants on the same level as Manchester United.

Not able to play in the Champions League for several seasons in a row.

In the end, the attraction to players can only attract players such as Carol and Lambert.

So it's only natural that Chelsea fans will be happy.

If they can beat Arsenal at home.

They would then be able to take a one-point lead against Liverpool in the final round, meaning they only need to remain unbeaten to secure a top-four finish.

And if this game is lost.

Chelsea may have to beat Liverpool to finish fourth in the table.

The difficulty of this.

Obviously completely different.

After the restart.

Chelsea continue to hold on!!

After a one-goal lead.

Chelsea's defensive confidence has also come up.

Defending until the end was a draw at best.

But now it's different.

They just need not to let Arsenal score to win the game.

In the case of the bottom of the heart.

Chelsea's players have been even more tenacious defensively.

It was as if they had an engine under their feet.

tirelessly covering every inch of space in the backfield.

It was very difficult for Arsenal to threaten the goal of the Petr Cech handle.

Even the center striker Demba Ba retreated to the edge of the penalty area to participate in the defense.

Petr Cech was in excellent form for this game as well.

The fans in the stands cheered on Cech's performance.

Chelsea fans have not had any problem with Chelsea's choice to stick to the ball.

Because that's the way Chelsea play.

Now everyone knows what the main contradiction is: that is, Arsenal cannot be allowed to step on Chelsea to win the title!

Facing Chelsea's stubborn defense.

Arsenal don't really have a good solution.

They keep creating crosses.

Or a long-range shot from the middle.

Or to make set-pieces.

Breaking down dense defenses are these few moves.

Otherwise, breaking down dense defenses is a world-class problem.

Sidelines.

Arsene Wenger wasn't too anxious either.

After all, there's still a long way to go.

He is confident that the team will be able to score goals in the end.

And he wondered why Chelsea thought they could stop Arsenal's goal by holding on?

Where does their faith come from?

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Nor did Ranelli want to use this tactic, which is almost entirely passive.

But helplessly.

When it comes to dealing with Arsenal.

Or this tactic is relatively cost-effective.

Ranieli was a cautious and conservative man.

But now he has to take a gamble.

Betting on Chelsea's counter-attack came first.

Or Arsenal's goal came first.

In fact, Ranieli has the capital to gamble.

His capital comes from Eden Hazard.

Hazard is fast, steady down, good dribbling and strong propulsion.

There is Eden Hazard.

Chelsea's counter-attacks will be threatening.

Plus the high-impact Demba Ba.

The forward partnership formed by the two can be said to be Ranelli's greatest confidence.

On the other hand.

Hazard couldn't score even on the counter-attack.

He can also create set-pieces.

Set-pieces.

Chelsea also have several players with very good header ability who can threaten Arsenal's goal.

Against Arsenal.

Ranieli has thoroughly put his team on the underdog.

He used the mentality of leading a relegation team to play a championship team to carry out the tactical arrangement of this game.

Lower yourself.

And then

Waiting for Arsenal to make a mistake.

(End of chapter)