Messi was so scared that he cried when he maxed out his header talent at the start of the game

Chapter 737

The battle between Manchester City and Arsenal is about to start. Arsenal, as the visiting team, took the lead in attacking.

Although Arsenal lost Henry, the king of guns this season, as long as Wenger is there, Arsenal will still be the same Arsenal.

Van Persie kicked the ball to Rosicky behind him, and Rosicky continued to pass it back to Fabregas behind him.

One kick.

One kick.

Another pass.

Facing Manchester City's high-pressure tactics, Arsenal maintained a strategy of dense midfield positioning, through mutual one-kick and short pass penetration and cooperation, stabilized the ball and sought opportunities.

The football was passed back and forth at the feet of Arsenal players in a dazzling manner, but unlike the seemingly slow passing and control of Barcelona's Tik-Tok, every pass of Arsenal players was clear in purpose, not only to control the ball, but most importantly to push the ball forward.

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The third minute of the game.

"Bang!"

Fabregas, who received the pass from his teammate near the center line, saw his teammate Sagna making a run on the right side, and kicked the ball without hesitation, sending the first long pass from Arsenal in this game.

Su Fei, who emerged in 2005, was too brilliant. So many fans gradually overlooked the Spanish golden boy who played for the first team of the giant Arsenal as the youngest player.

But today.

The Spanish golden boy made a high, long, but accurate long pass, which made him shine in this red and blue battle.

"Fabregas!"

"Long pass!"

"Found teammate Sagna who made a run on the right side!"

"As a full-back!"

"This season, Sagna has made several runs on the wing to help Arsenal play a beautiful offensive performance!"

On the court, Sagna, who received the long pass, was in a free position, and he accelerated the ball without any scruples, sinking all the way to the bottom.

However, Manchester City's defense was also very fast. Sun Jihai chased back from the side and successfully came to Sagna near the corner area.

But at this time, Arsenal right winger Eboue, who followed Sagna, was already in position.

Sagna passed the ball back to Eboue, then rushed to the penalty area along the bottom line, stretched out his hand for the ball, and successfully received the return pass from Eboue in the penalty area.

Starting from Fabregas' long pass, Arsenal successfully sent the ball into Manchester City's penalty area in a few breaths.

"Arsenal is at the gates!!"

"This wave of attack, Manchester City is in danger!!"

"See how Sagna operates..."

"Inverted triangle!!"

"Half high ball!!"

"This ball..."

"Oh my, it's dangerous, too dangerous!!"

"Van Persie successfully grabbed the ball in the penalty area and headed it... But although the ball was headed, the angle was very crooked and it flew directly over the crossbar!"

"We can see in the camera that Van Persie's expression is also very annoyed. He was just a little bit away from helping the team take the lead!"

There was a cry of surprise in the stands.

The Blue Moon fans were just hanging in their throats. Fortunately, in the end, it was the Arsenal players who failed to withstand the pressure and finish.

On the court.

James, who took the ball from the ball boy, was still in shock and communicated with the defenders about the loopholes in the defense just now.

"Sun! You should have been in the penalty area just now. You were passed by and there was no one to fill your position!"

"Got it, David!"

"And... Fabio! You were a little too far forward just now. I need you..."

"Okay!"

Such communication is common between goalkeepers and defenders. The more active the communication, the faster the players can get into the game and adapt to the opponent's offensive methods.

Guardiola, who was on the sidelines, saw this scene from a distance and looked relieved.

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Wenger, who witnessed the team's missed opportunity, did not have much expression fluctuation. He still put his hands in his pockets and was very calm.

Being defeated, being beaten by a large score, being tied....

Several matches with Manchester City in the past two seasons have successfully trained Wenger's strong heart against Manchester City.

This morning.

Stuart, who returned to Manchester, also visited Wenger and greeted him like a friend.

When talking about today's game,

Wenger even said to Stewart with a smile.

"No matter what happens in this afternoon's game, it won't shock me. You know, we have experienced what we should and shouldn't experience."

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The game restarted, and after the first threatening shot of the game, it entered a chaotic period of more than 10 minutes.

Arsenal hopes to play a smooth attack, but Manchester City adopts a more intensive midfield defense and more confrontational pressing.

When it is Manchester City's turn to attack.

Arsenal's two forwards, Van Persie and Eduardo, will choose to retreat, increase the team's manpower in the middle, and limit the individual performance of Manchester City players through several one-on-one defenses.

This season's Arsenal is not weak.

With more fresh blood injected into the team and a younger lineup, it is even more energetic and aggressive than last season.

Summer new right back Sagna and Golden Boot striker Eduardo from Croatia are very active on both offense and defense, and are also very suitable for Arsenal's style system.

However.

Manchester City is no longer the Manchester City of last season. In the new season, Manchester City also has outstanding new players!

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The 17th minute of the game.

Manchester City attacks.

Martinez passed the ball straight to Rakitic's feet.

Rakitic took the ball and tried to advance with the ball.

After being spotted by Rosicky, he immediately chose to pull the ball and turn around. While protecting the ball, he cut the ball and accelerated, rushing past Rosicky's inside.

"Rakitic!"

"One-on-one success passed Rosicky!"

"Arsenal's midfield defense was torn open, Fabregas stepped forward to make up for it."

"Rakitic!"

"Sent a long diagonal pass to the side!"

Arsenal's midfielder's defensive attention was successfully attracted by Rakitic's breakthrough.

The football flew high to the right.

When Cassano's football fell to the height of his knees, he stretched his legs and stepped on it, adding another forward force to the football in the air.

The football changed its trajectory and rolled forward.

At the same time.

Cassano accelerated, got rid of Hleb who was marking him without the ball, and rushed towards the rolling football.

The moment he approached the football.

Cassano pulled the ball and stopped suddenly, then twisted his body, kicked the ball, and hung the football to Su Fei who was rushing to the right corner of the penalty area.

Su Fei instantly determined the landing point of the ball.

Moved his feet quickly.

Stuck in front of Arsenal central defender Toure, facing the football sideways, jumped violently, and unloaded the ball perfectly on his chest.

Toure's eyes went black and he took two steps back.

He could only watch Su Fei who fell to the ground with the football and picked up the football again.

Then he supported himself with his left foot, twisted his body and swung his right leg, and hit the football hard.

"Bang!!!"

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