Strong Waist

The 2018/2019 Premier League season officially started on August 10.

Arsenal's first game will be an away game against Newcastle United.

The Magpies' performance in recent seasons is still tepid, barely able to avoid relegation, but it is slightly more difficult to take a step forward.

Moreover, Newcastle United has not invested much in transfers this season.

Basically, they mainly focus on picking up leftovers. It seems that some transfer operations have been carried out, but it does not have much significance in strengthening the overall strength.

To put it bluntly, money is still the problem. Without money, it is difficult to make a difference in today's highly commercialized football world.

I have not seen that many traditional giants have gradually declined due to the impact of commercialization, let alone Newcastle United.

Newcastle is a port city in northeastern England, about 450 kilometers north of London.

Arsenal wanted to travel to Newcastle more comfortably, for which they moved by train.

Arsenal directly booked a carriage to avoid being disturbed.

After about 4 hours of driving, they finally arrived in Newcastle.

Since there is a game in the afternoon, time is still tight.

After Arsenal arrived in Newcastle, they went directly to the training ground. After simple adaptive training and lunch, they headed to the game venue at around 1 o'clock.

Under the fatigue of traveling and traveling, the mental state of the players was not particularly good.

However, they still cheered up.

After all, it's the first game of the season, and they want to get off to a good start.

After arriving in the locker room, Mourinho directly announced the starting lineup.

He is still the main starting lineup previously established.

Although some substitutes performed well, they will not directly play in the first game. This is a game that needs to be won steadily.

For this reason, the main force is more secure.

The starting lineups of both sides.

Newcastle United (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Dubravka.

Defenders: Scheer, Lascelles, Dumet.

Midfielder: Manquillo, Hayden, Shelvey, Longstaff, Ritchie.

Forwards: Almiron, Joelinton.

Arsenal (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Martinez.

Defenders: Bellerin, Jimenez, Hummels, Robertson.

Midfielder: Aubameyang, Kante, Eriksen, Lucky, Mane.

Forward: Giroud.

"This is the first round of the 2019/2020 Premier League season, Newcastle United vs. Arsenal!"

"The Magpies deployed a 3-5-2 formation in this game. I have to say that Bruce still dared to adopt a three-centre-back position against Arsenal. He was really brave!"

Andy Gray made a little joke.

Richard shrugged and said: "What else can we do? In fact, even if we put on a defensive formation, we still have the dedication to be penetrated by Arsenal. Currently, when facing Arsenal, there is no so-called tactical restraint. This kind of Under the circumstances, you can only use the tactics you are best at.”

"For the Magpies, as long as they get a draw in this game, it will be very good."

Andy Gray: "Of course, Arsenal wants to take away three points and get a good start. Judging from Arsenal's previous game state, this is not without a chance. Moreover, Arsenal will play with all the main players in this game. This It’s a signal to win the game.”

During the opening ceremony of the two commentators, the atmosphere at the scene was relatively solemn.

The Newcastle fans kept cheering, but under the camera, their expressions were extremely heavy.

Obviously, Arsenal put too much pressure on them.

They won five crowns last season, won two crowns at the beginning of this season, and still maintain an unbeaten record. These titles alone are scary enough.

Coupled with the media's exaggeration, their pressure is obvious.

In the player tunnel, Newcastle players also looked solemn.

The first game of the season was indeed a bit tense, but some people were obviously overly nervous and their bodies were a little stiff.

To do this, they had to slap their thighs and arms in the hope that their bodies would get excited.

But under the psychological pressure, the excitement is far from enough.

Compared with the longing for the game, their pressure is greater.

Everyone knows that at this time, whoever can defeat Arsenal will become the focus of the entire Europe.

Maybe even become famous in one fight.

But this kind of opportunity is also a pick. With Newcastle's current lineup, it is indeed a bit delusional for them to defeat Arsenal.

Compared to Newcastle's tense situation, Arsenal's side is more calm.

The pre-season Community Shield and the European Super League helped them enter the league faster.

Overall morale is also high.

For this reason, they see no reason to lose to Newcastle.

Soon, players from both sides entered the stadium under fierce cheers.

In the footage, they stand in a row, and after finishing their pre-game shots, the two captains start guessing sides.

At this time, the commentators were also introducing some statistics of the game.

After the two captains finished guessing the side and Arsenal won the right to kick-off, the game officially entered a tense stage.

Giroud stepped on the ball in midfield, despite the four-hour drive to the away game, which left his body tired and stiff.

But his overall fighting spirit is extremely strong.

There is even a strong desire to shoot at this time.

He feels that his condition is very good.

In this atmosphere, the referee blew the whistle to start the game.

After Giroud took the kick, he immediately ran forward, and Arsenal also started to press forward based on controlling the ball.

Of course, Newcastle, who had more people in the midfield, started to press fiercely.

At first, Eriksen was not particularly used to facing this kind of pressing, but when Lucky came to the midfielder on the other side, his pressure was greatly relieved.

Based on Lucky's strong points, Eriksen also transferred the pressure and even gave up space, becoming a connecting point.

This is also one of Eriksson's strengths. Although he is not a pressure-resistant player, he knows how to sacrifice a certain amount of himself to seek the team's advantage.

After Lucky gradually stabilized the situation in the middle, Lucky passed the ball towards Eriksen.

At this time, Eriksen and Aubameyang just completed a cross-change, and Eriksen pulled away from the left wing.

Facing the pass, Eriksen did not catch the ball forward or make a breakthrough.

He waited a moment.

However, this pause was regarded as an opportunity by the opponent's defensive players, and they immediately attacked.

Eriksen quickly took a shot and poked the ball gently.

The ball passed under the opponent's crotch.

After Eriksen completed a crotch pass, he immediately raised his head. The next second, he opened his stance and made a direct pass.

"Eriksen, wonderful cross, this is a direct cross, let's look at the middle, Giroud!

! "

Andy Gray's voice suddenly became louder.

At this time, he saw Giroud leaping high in the middle of the penalty area. He faced the ball and smashed it directly towards the ball.

"Giroud! Grab the point! This ball"

Andy Gray paused for a moment and shouted the next second:

"Goal!

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"Arsenal already scored a goal while we were still introducing the starting lineup."

"In the first minute or so, they blasted Newcastle United's goal!"

"A wonderful escape from the dribble + cross. Of course, Giroud's grabbing of points in the middle is also extremely good."

"These all contributed to Arsenal's goal!"

"At the beginning of the game, before the Magpies players even touched the ball, they were already lagging behind. This situation was unacceptable to the Magpies. Perhaps they thought that they were the weaker side, so they wanted to focus on defense and central defense. Control of the field, but they undermined Arsenal’s offensive decisiveness!”

"Of course, Eriksen's well-timed cross is also the key!"

Speaking of this, Andy Gray couldn't help but sigh; "Arsenal's frontcourt has been activated by Eriksen!"

"pretty!

"

Lucky held Giroud and Eriksen in each hand, smiling happily.

In the past, Arsenal relied on him to lead the offense, which also led to a huge consumption of Lucky after a season.

Under such intense consumption, it is extremely difficult to maintain the state.

Especially at the end of the season, Lucky was almost gritting his teeth and holding on.

But now, with the addition of Eriksen, his pressure has been greatly reduced.

At the very least, you don't have to worry about the offense in many cases, unless Eriksson can't stand it.