Chapter 123: The Attack of the Mercury Fallout
"Nice forward run, too good cover."
Henry in the VIP area also stood up excitedly.
Seeing the expressionless Pixie, she coughed a few times, straightened her suit, and said: "The goal just now, the player in charge of marking Koscielny was blocked, did not follow, Koscielny scored with a header unguarded."
"Oh!"
Pixie replied.
Henry was a little curious, didn't he come to watch the game to feel the passionate atmosphere of the stadium?
Why didn't she move, shouldn't there be that kind of blood-pumping moment, which made people feel numb?
"By the way, Miss Lott, what number do you like your player wear?"
Henry had a vague feeling that she would not be a fan of the visiting team, so when the home team scored, she was indifferent.
Pixie turned to Henry and smiled: "I don't know now, but he used to wear the number 14 shirt."
Number 14?
Isn't that my number?
Now it's retired, so there's no number.
I'm talking about myself.
Just as Henry was harvesting a celebrity fan girl, another shout came from the pitch.
Lyicester City conceded a ball in midfield and Mesut Ozil received a pass from a team-mate in the centre circle, turned around and took a look and sent a pinpoint through ball to the right.
Little Tiger Walcourt quickly stepped forward, and after entering the penalty area, he first faked a real shot, shook off Upson's defense, and hit the goal with his left foot, slightly wide.
During this time, Arsenal seized the momentum after the goal, continued to attack, and retreated to the very backward Lyrcot City team, almost giving up the midfield.
Schlupp and Mahrez were suppressed in the half, not only could not attack forward, but also had to shrink the defense to the middle, otherwise it was very likely that they would be attacked by Arsenal's two full-backs.
After Cesc Fabregas left Arsenal out of his own pocket, the team lacked a playmaker in midfield and Wenger had to make changes to make the attack simple by allowing two full-backs to burst into the opposition box and even score goals.
Wingers and full-backs switch positions frequently, allowing them to switch between two positions freely, and the flanks are very active.
But up front, Arsene Wenger still wants to link up to break through the opposition's defence.
Although Ozil's ability is not as comprehensive as Cesc Fabregas, his possession and key passing can also make a difference to the team.
In the 15th minute, Mesut Ozil suddenly got up on the left side and swept the ball to the goal, but Sanchez, who grabbed the point, did not grab it, and the ball slid past the goal, shocking the Lyicester City team into a cold sweat.
With Lyicester City unable to fight for control of the midfield, Arsenal had an opportunity to start transmitting on the periphery.
After Mikel Arteta was sidelined with an injury, only Cazorla was able to cut forward and play a quality combination with the players up front.
The other midfielder, Corcoran, is responsible for the protection of the midfield, interceptions and tackles.
His excellent defensive ability allowed him to gradually dominate the defense at the back and become Arsenal's toughest waist.
"Corcoran is a very active runner, has a large defensive coverage, can be the first to check and fill in the gaps, and is the team's midfield 'sentinel'." Henry couldn't help but admire.
When he was playing, it was that 49-game unbeaten run, and Arsenal's iron waist was Patrick Vieira.
With Corcoran as a barrier behind them, Cazorla as a back brain, organising the team's attack, and with the skills and dribbling of Mesut Ozil and Rosicky, the Arsenal of that beautiful football is back.
In the 20th minute, Arsenal counter-attacked at the back, Corcoran split the ball, Sanchez passed the ball with his heel, and Cazorla distributed it to Ozil on the left wing.
Just three passes to the side of the Stert City half, Mesut Ozil broke through with the ball on the flank, and on the edge of the box, the ball was passed into the box.
Sanchez drew the attention of the two centre-backs and smashed his header back to Walcourt when he couldn't shoot head-on.
The little tiger shot angrily, straight to the bottom left corner of the goal, goalkeeper Schwarzer flew to save the ball from the bottom line.
Ooh!
There was a sigh from the entire Emirates Stadium, and if the goal had been scored, it would have been a textbook counter-attack.
There were frequent threats in front of goal, and goalkeeper Schwarzer used a roar to remind his teammates to pay attention to defense.
Arsenal took a corner, but Morgan didn't give Koscielny a chance and headed it out first.
But the ball was on the periphery and was once again in Arsenal's control.
Pearson kept scratching his head in the command zone and lost midfield, and the team's defensive pressure was too great, especially for a team with strong possession ability like Arsenal.
Whether it is a counter-attack or a positional battle, Arsenal uses active movement to keep the team's overall tempo rising.
In the 8th round of the Premier League last season, Arsenal took advantage of such a mercury combination, and in a small area, Cazorla, Giroud and Wilshere passed the ball in succession.
Norwich's defenders and goalkeepers, played like stakes, barely reacted as they watched the ball go into the net.
Pearson didn't want his team to be the backdrop for the opposition's classic goals, allowing players to mark and defend and get past the ball.
In order to temporarily contain Arsenal's attack, Lyicester City had to stop it with fouls.
Danny Simpson and Matthew James Upson received yellow cards one after another, which made the team's defensive intensity even worse.
What should be done?
He looked anxiously at the bench, trying to find a player who could change the current situation.
Not?
I saw Rossi pointing to the pitch while talking to Drinkwater.
The latter listened with relish like a student, and sometimes showed an expression of "I see".
When I explained the tactics, this guy didn't listen to it so intently, and now why is he so fascinated, as if he was diving headlong into it.
Pearson was even more curious.
Not?
Craig also joined in, also pointing at the field.
These three people actually had a small meeting when they were behind?
Pearson took a few steps closer and only heard Rossi say: "Changing positions like them so frequently, the winger's physical fitness must not be able to support it after 70 minutes, and Cazorla and Rosicky are not young, injuries have always been a problem, as long as the two are limited, even if Ozil on the wing can pass again, there is no high point in the middle."
Pearson is of course well aware of this, but the fundamental problem has not been solved, which is their strong midfield possession.
Arsenal's passing can allow everyone in the front field to be an attacking finisher, and even full-backs can participate in the attack.
Their one-kick pass was so skillful that even if they limited Cazorla and Rosicky in the first place, they couldn't defend their off-ball runs.
What's wrong with me, I think that the players will have better tactics, but it's just rhetoric and rhetoric.
Pearson laughed bitterly, laughing at his stupidity to listen to the views and suggestions of the substitutes on the game.
It's really a disease and a doctor.
'If we keep defending, we will concede sooner or later. Taking advantage of the fact that you are only one goal behind now, you can attack it appropriately and see the effect, it is better than being pressed and beaten. β
Rossi's words made Pearson's back tingle.
He was also an attacker, using pressing and making tackles to launch quick counter-attacks.
But after being promoted to the Premier League, continuous losses made him a little timid in his heart, and he didn't even dare to attack in the face of strong teams, wanting to use a conservative way to win a draw.
But the heritage of the giant team is not something you can keep if you want to defend it.
A defensive effort will give the opponent the ability to give full play to his characteristics.
Ooh!
The fans' amazement transformed Pearson from thinking mode to nervous mode.
Needless to say, it must have been Arsenal attacking.
Rosicky was seen using his elegant dribbling to shake off Schlupp's defense and deliver a freehand pass with the outside of his instep to penetrate the entire defence.
Walquette squeezed forward smartly, used his speed to eat Morgan raw, and fired a low shot into the bottom corner of the net before central defender Huter could help defence.
γgoalοΌ
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[The ball went in, Arsenal counter-attacked, mercury into the heart of Lyicester City, and Waltek scored with a low shot.] γ
[Healthy Walcott, definitely a world-class full-back, with impeccable speed, skill, and shooting. γ
[The first half was almost over, and the Lyicester City team still couldn't hold it. γ
γ2:0οΌ γ
[Arsenal are one step closer to the top four.] γ
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