The Ball at Your Feet

"We can see that in today's game, the two teams on the court put two different formations. The lineup used by Arsenal is 442, Lyman goalkeeper, Ashley Cole, Campbell, Toure and Lauren act as a defensive line. Vieira and Fabregas are in the midfield, Pires is on the left and Ljungberg is on the right. Henry and Reyes start as partners. Arsenal's lineup is not out. Unexpectedly, in their lineup, only Bergkamp did not start because of an injury, and it was Reyes who was in good shape to replace him."

When Martin Taylor introduced Arsenal's lineup, he couldn't help but sigh that Arsenal's lineup is indeed amazing.

Cole, Campbell, Lehmann, Vieira, Henry, these famous stars, Toure, Fabregas and Van Persie, Reyes and other young people, after entering Arsenal, all in a very short time. Nei quickly radiated brilliance, their strength, and this deep potential, really seemed incredible.

In contrast, Liverpool is a bit too chilling...

"Liverpool has put up a 433 lineup. The back line is Kirkland goal, Riise, Hypia, Carragher, and Finnan form the line of defense. The midfielder is Harman, Gerrard and Alonso. Three midfielders, while Kewell and Zhao Yaning are on the left and right, and forward Milito is at the front. This is the first time Milito has been a starter since joining Liverpool."

Seeing such a lineup, Martin Taylor also said, "What do you think, Andy? Who do you think will win?"

"This is a cunning question, Martin." Andy Gray thought for a moment. "Liverpool has won at home this season. But their strength, after all, is slightly inferior. In the past three seasons, Liverpool have played against Anfield Stadium. Arsenal's record is two defeats and one tie, and they have not won in three years. They may have improved in this game, but considering the untidy lineup and the absence of key players like Luis Garcia, they cannot reach the strongest strength. , I guess... a tie is a situation that Liverpool can accept."

In other words, you are still not optimistic about Liverpool's victory. Martin Taylor said in his heart.

In fact, this is also his opinion. After all, Liverpool is far from Arsenal's strength, and it is really hard to say that it can win.

But if there is anything that Liverpool can rely on, it is that when Benitez led Valencia against Arsenal in the Champions League, he used a clearly inferior lineup to force Arsenal to lose from record to scene. Losing, such a record, can give people some expectations.

The atmosphere of the Liverpool fans at home is very enthusiastic. After the kick-off, as Pires made a breakthrough and was tackled by Gerrard, the scene immediately set off a loud roar. After Gerrard broke the ball, he passed it to Zhao Yaning with a long pass. Zhao Yaning turned his back to the goal at the edge of the penalty area. When the ball flew over, he was leaning against Toure, shoulders shrugged, and the ball came. When he bounced behind him, he turned around in one step and stepped over Toure.

Toure originally thought that Zhao Yaning would have to stop the ball first, and then make a breakthrough, but Zhao Yaning's extraordinary action of stopping the ball greatly exceeded his expectations. He subconsciously grabbed Zhao Yaning's clothes and pulled abruptly, staggering one of Zhao Yaning's, and fell directly into the restricted area.

The referee Levi stretched out his hand without hesitation and pointed to the penalty spot.

"Only 2 minutes into the game, the referee gave Liverpool a penalty! Zhao Yaning's turn and breakthrough was knocked down by Toure-a pity, this is a very beautiful action, which can almost match Bergkamp's stop and turn and breakthrough. It’s the same thing. But it’s a pity that I was overturned and could not be completed. Otherwise, if the goal is scored, it will definitely be the best goal of the round."

Martin Taylor exclaimed and turned his gaze back to the arena, "This ball is very accurate. There is no doubt that it is a penalty. But the problem is that a penalty kick was awarded in the first two minutes of the game. For Arsenal, the situation is a bit serious."

At this time, several Liverpool players are also shirking each other.

"Stephen just came back, just need grades, he will punish him." Zhao Yaning took the lead.

"Or Harry, he hasn't scored in nearly thirty rounds, right? He needs a goal more than me." Gerrard pushed the ball out anyway.

"I don't need it. It's Joey. He is now the top scorer. It doesn't hurt to make one more." Kewell didn't want to punish him.

Although several people wanted to score a goal, they were all humbly giving each other. After a long time, Zhao Yaning finally got the penalty spot. Although his penalties are the least reliable of these people, after all, he may have a good position on the scorer list.

Zhao Yaning backed away a few steps, then speeded up to run, and stopped!

Lehman suddenly rushed out to the left, and at this time, Zhao Yaning kicked in the opposite direction.

This goal made the scene cheers, but it also made the Arsenal players look dissatisfied.

Such an abrupt stop and swaying a goal has always been considered an act detrimental to sportsmanship. Although there is no clear certainty, but doing so is really not what should be done.

On the edge of the penalty area, Henry stopped Zhao Yaning. "Coach Petit didn't tell you that this is bad?"

"But my penalty kick ability is even worse." Zhao Yaning replied.

"Penalty ability can be practiced, and morality is thrown, but you can't find it." Henry pointed his finger at him and shook it. "After the game, apologize to Lehman. This is the same. I’m from a club, so I’m talking about this."

Henry's words made Zhao Yaning nodded. Although he didn't feel that he had done too much wrong, but he didn't want to confront Henry.

Coach Petit mentioned Henry many times, saying that he is a good old man with a good temper, basically not bad-hearted. Although Zhao Yaning does not know whether Henry is really like this, he does not doubt that coach Petit said.

"The game has now become 1-0. It is a lot better for Liverpool. But what they are facing is, after all, the best forward in the Premier League and the best midfielder in the Premier League. How the game develops is still unknown. ."

Henry is the best striker in the Premier League, which is almost indisputable. Vieira is the best midfielder in the Premier League. In this regard, Keane used to compete with him. Now Keane is aging, there is no doubt about this. Arsenal's strengths are very impressive, so even if they are one goal behind, they are still maintaining their offensive.

But in the midfielder's constant grinder, the situation has changed very strangely. Every time when Liverpool players get the ball at Arsenal, they will understand the close-fitting. This kind of play makes Arsenal's rhythm uncontrollably slow. And Liverpool intentionally slowed down the rhythm every time after getting the ball, and over time, both sides of the game changed the rhythm to the slowest.

"It's really an ugly game." Beibei in the stands commented on the ball.

Arsenal originally played the most beautiful and exciting football. However, Liverpool, however, made full use of the ground meat in the midfield, so that Arsenal slowed down, unable to play fast-paced high-speed football. In a slow pace, Henry's role is even abolished, and there is no Bergkamp to help control the field. Such a rhythm is extremely unfavorable for Arsenal.

At this time, Andy Gray also sighed, "I didn't expect that Liverpool would have so much courage to **** players in the midfield and Arsenal. What is even more unimaginable is that they have the upper hand. "

"It's normal." Martin Taylor made an analysis. "You see, Harman's position is very back, and the positions of the two full-backs, and Harman, the central defender, form two triangles. The positions of Alonso and Gerrard, Haman, and full-backs formed two triangles. Every time Arsenal tried to launch a fast break from the side, they had to face two sets of defenses and break through. It will be very difficult to get up. Liverpool has invested a lot of manpower in defense, and naturally it will have a lot of benefits."

"But their offense doesn't seem to be bad either."

"Of course. Didn't you see? Arsenal attacked from the left, Alonso would take advantage of it, and at the same time Zhao Yaning would cooperate. When attacked from the right, Gerrard would take advantage of it. Kwellney Cut cooperation. This pair of midfielders has a very strong ability. One backcourt intercepts and passes to the frontcourt. The other immediately forms an offensive line with the front midfielder and center forward to launch an offense. This is a very good offensive and defensive transition. system."

Their commentary is indeed the reality of the game. Arsenal’s frontcourt did not play well. Henry, Reyes and Pires have repeatedly tried to dismantle Liverpool’s tight defense, but the Gunners’ passing in the frontcourt is hardly a real threat, and the Gunners’ offense is always on the edge of the penalty area. It stopped abruptly.

Harman's smart running position and experience, combined with the cooperation of full-backs and central defenders, has blocked the sought-after offense very well.

In the 13th minute of the game, Alonso finally found another chance. He shot a very good arc from a long range. Although Lehman was still saved, he also announced it to everyone. This game , Liverpool has controlled the situation.

And soon, Vieira's foul on Kewell ~www.ltnovel.com~ caused a cheer to erupt from the Liverpool stands. Outside the penalty area, the person more than 25 meters from the goal has gone. This ball is a ball with a great chance no matter how you look at it.

Reminiscent of Zhao Yaning's free kick ability, how can such an opportunity not make the Liverpool fans happy?

"He will definitely score another goal!" The fans in the stands were shouting excitedly.

"It's a little bit close, he probably wouldn't hit the goal directly..." Beibei looked at Zhao Yaning, and immediately thought of what Zhao Yaning would do.

Sure enough, Zhao Yaning's arc-ball kicked the ball towards Milito who was far away. But Campbell relied on his strength to squeeze Milito and push the ball outside.

Haman grabbed the spot and shot a long shot from outside the penalty area, which was blocked by Toure.

"Oh, just a little bit." The fans lamented.

"Your compatriot is indeed a good player." Oliver said to Beibe, "Very good player! We even wrote him a song, listen, the fans over there are singing his exclusive song. It."

All the songs of your fans are basically in the same tune, just change the word-all this refers to the tunes used by the clubs in England are inseparable! And your lyrics are entered one after the other, there is no difficulty in writing, and it does not sound beautiful. Bebe murmured silently.

But at this time, she still had a kind of pride in her heart: Although these Liverpool people blocked the most beautiful Arsenal in her eyes with ugly football, this Liverpool is indeed a team that makes her proud. Although this song is extremely ugly, after all, the person who wrote this song is also the person who makes her feel proud.