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Chapter 298 Seal the victory
The Emirates Stadium fell silent for a moment.

Emery, standing on the sidelines, opened his mouth.

Such a scene.

He looked familiar.

Just two seasons ago, he was the head coach of Paris Saint-Germain.

At that time.

He was full of masculine ambition and regarded coaching Paris Saint-Germain as a key milestone in his coaching career.

Before that.
Although his Sevilla team is considered a powerhouse in Spain.

However, Seville's investment was limited.

Paris Saint-Germain, on the other hand, is different. After years of investment and backed by oil conglomerates, PSG has the potential to compete for the Champions League title.

After winning consecutive Europa League titles.

Emery naturally wanted to go further.

But the result.

His Paris Saint-Germain team was far from winning the Champions League.

In Ligue 1, they suffered a crushing defeat, getting thoroughly thrashed by Monaco, led by Sunshine.

The first attempt to launch an aircraft carrier failed.

Emery learned his lesson.

This time, he came to the Premier League to manage Arsenal.

Arsenal's squad is not much different from Sevilla's, so they certainly can't be considered an aircraft carrier.

But even with an aircraft carrier, you can't defeat the sun.

Even operating a small sampan looks like it would be difficult.
He shook his head slightly.

At this point in the game, even Emery himself has lost confidence.

"Salah! Salah!! Two to zero!!"

Liverpool have extended their lead! Look at their speed on the counter-attacks! Look at their efficiency! Who can beat this team?

"Fifteen consecutive wins, is there still any suspense?"

The camera focused on the Liverpool players celebrating.

Although Salah scored the goal, the close-ups in the footage mostly focused on the sunlight.

after all.

Everyone knows.

Who is it that has brought about this dramatic change in the team?

This cannot be described as a qualitative change.

It must be a super evolution!
Salah laughed and rushed towards the sunlight.

The sunshine-like, nanny-like passing was so comfortable.

and.

It's pretty cool to have sunshine as a teammate.

Most of the defensive forces.

They will all be controlled by him.

This also means that playing football near the sun allows for more space.

This is a center forward.

It's incredibly reliable.

His presence can attract the vast majority of defenses; he can dribble past opponents, hold them off, shoot, and pass the ball.

On the court, he makes things easier for his teammates.

There is another kind.

Commonly known as a goalkeeper.

He doesn't carry or move around players; he just runs and tries to get into position. If other teammates don't pass the ball accurately, he'll criticize them. His presence makes other teammates tired and their stats drop, but his own stats are quite impressive.

corresponding.

Everyone would definitely prefer to be teammates with the first type of player.

"They're in now."

"It was too easy for Yang to pass the ball out."

"There's nothing we can do about it. He's so big and strong. What can you do if he leans back?"
"Even fouls are not allowed."

In the media section.

Reporters were buzzing.

The consensus was that the outcome of the match was no longer in doubt.

Can Arsenal turn things around?

I wouldn't dare say it's absolutely impossible.

After all, some people can win five million in the lottery, although no one knows why they can win.

But there is a certain probability of this happening.

However, we are all normal people, and it's unlikely that we would expect something with such a slim probability.

Arsenal now can't even dream of overtaking or reversing the game.

Even if they manage to tie the score, it would still be quite an achievement for them.

online.

Tottenham fans were the first to start mocking.

Is this what it means to defend "team honor"?

"Tsk tsk tsk"

"No doubt about it."

Tottenham fans did not hesitate to kick their arch-rivals when they were down.

Nemesis, huh?

Don't step on it now.

There won't be many more opportunities like this in the future.

Arsenal fans are feeling frustrated right now.

Now, fans of their arch-rivals have run into the line of fire.

They immediately retorted.

On the one hand, they mocked the opponent's fourteen-game winning streak for being ended.

On the one hand, they mocked the other party's lack of a crown.

Then there are the fans of various teams who watch the spectacle, fan the flames, create abstract interpretations, and play with memes.

Excited.

But at the scene.

Arsenal fans watching the game from the stands had no interest in getting involved in this debate.

They sat in their seats, their brows furrowed.

The stadium was filled only with the cheers of Liverpool fans.

Two goals conceded in ten minutes.

By now, Arsenal fans have given up on their dreams.

they know.

It's unlikely that their team can turn the game around at home.

Let alone a comeback.

It would be good enough if they didn't keep conceding goals.

If we were facing other teams...

Even when they are down by two goals.

Arsenal fans won't lose faith so soon.

But now they're facing Liverpool.

It's Liverpool, who won the Premier League and Champions League titles last season.

It's Liverpool, with a top-class center forward like Sunny.

How did Liverpool go from barely making the top four to suddenly becoming Champions League winners?
Isn't it all because of this Chinese man?

How terrifying this Chinese man is.

Last season, fans of various Premier League teams already witnessed this.

If we haven't conceded a goal yet.

Arsenal fans might still be able to generate some noise at home to support their team.

but now.
The thought of my defenders having to face a monster like the sun is unbearable.

Arsenal fans themselves feel it's somewhat inhumane.
A feeling of despair.

It spread to the Emirates Stadium.

Infected by this feeling of despair.

Arsenal's players' morale is also plummeting.

They also wanted to launch an offensive.

However, their attack clearly lacked confidence.

They want to attack.

But they were also worried about their defense being breached.

They dared not advance too high.

They wanted to defend, but were also unwilling to lose the game like this.

As a result, the entire Arsenal team fell into a very awkward state.

The attacker doesn't seem like an attacker.

It's not like a proper defense.

The scene became a little chaotic.

If Liverpool hadn't also refrained from launching a major attack...

It seems Arsenal have already conceded their third goal.

But even so.

The first half of the game.

Arsenal also didn't have many threatening attacks.

They had the majority of possession.

But they had far fewer shots on goal than Liverpool.

Thanks to Leno's outstanding saves, Liverpool were able to prevent the score from being extended further.

As the referee blew the whistle to end the first half, the commentators...

Sky Sports commentator Kolo couldn't help but shake his head and say, "If Arsenal continue to perform like this in the second half, they will inevitably lose this game."

“But what can they do?” Neville sighed.

Carragher smiled slightly but said nothing.

Neville's words were interpreted by Arsenal fans watching the live broadcast as a mockery of Arsenal.

They flooded the Manchester United legend's Twitter account with angry comments.

Neville himself didn't expect it.
He, a Manchester United legend, was subjected to online abuse from Arsenal fans simply for sighing.
Moreover, Arsenal's opponent in this match is Liverpool.

Inside the home team's locker room.

When Emery pushed the door open and came in.

It feels like the indoor temperature is several degrees lower than the outdoor temperature.

Everyone sat in their seats, looking somewhat dejected.

Emery sighed inwardly.

To deal with Liverpool as an opponent.

It can be very discouraging.

Even he himself didn't know what to do, let alone their players?
He took a deep breath, trying to make his expression appear more confident.

"Alright, guys, lift your heads!"

Emery clapped his hands and shouted.

"Forget the first half; we need a convincing second half. This is about the dignity of every single one of you, not just the team!"

Everyone looked up at Emery.

"Do you really want to lose the game so pathetically?"

Emery spread his hands.

The second half.

The two sides switched sides and started the game again.

With a two-goal lead, Liverpool, wanting to conserve energy, did not press forward to try and dominate the opponent's attack.

Their plan.

If Arsenal accept defeat, then the game will end in a lukewarm fashion.

Although Arsenal lost 0-2, the score wasn't too bad, and they could accept it.

But if Arsenal want to press forward and launch an aggressive attack...

Then don't blame Liverpool for being impolite!

To know.

Liverpool's counter-attacking ability is undeniable.

The front three are firing on all cylinders.

Arsenal's defense couldn't stop Liverpool's counter-attacks.

After the start of the second half.

The Emirates Stadium has regained some of its former glory.

Because Arsenal's attack looks to be improving.

They've had at least a fair number of shots on goal.

In the 48th minute of the match, Aubameyang controlled the ball in the penalty area, turned and shot, but the ball hit the side netting, eliciting cheers from the Emirates Stadium.

Two minutes later.

Arsenal launched their most complete and beautiful attack so far in the match.

The ball was initiated from the backfield.

After a few passes, the ball reached the right side.

Right wing-back Bellerin received the ball and broke down the wing, then, near the byline, swept the ball with his right foot to the edge of the penalty area on the right side of the penalty arc.

Mkhitaryan met the ball with a low right-footed shot!
The football skimmed along the ground as it hurtled towards the goal.

Alisson quickly dived to make a save, flicking the ball with his fingertips to slightly change its direction, and the ball hit the post and bounced out of bounds!
"Mkhitaryan!!! Beautiful! This Arsenal attack was brilliant, Mkhitaryan's shot was just a hair's breadth away!"

"The second half has begun, and Arsenal are starting to gain momentum!"

"This is the attitude a home team should have!"

While the commentators were praising Arsenal's attack.

Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal fans are getting excited.

They chanted Mkhitaryan's name.

Then they shouted "Arsenal!"

The entire stadium began to heat up.

The camera panned to the sidelines.

They locked onto Klopp and gave him a very long close-up.

The message conveyed by the camera work is clear: Arsenal is launching a series of attacks in the second half, how will Liverpool respond?
Surprisingly.

Klopp remained unmoved.

He sat on the coach's bench, grinning as he discussed something with his assistant.

When they got excited, they couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Look at this.

They probably weren't talking about the game on the field.

The Arsenal radio commentator noticed that the Liverpool managers on the monitor remained unmoved.

He couldn't help but scoff: "Liverpool seems to think they've already got the victory in their grasp!"

Unlike Klopp, who appeared quite calm.

Emery was gesturing wildly on the sidelines, clearly very excited.

Judging from his gestures, he clearly wanted Arsenal's players to attack more aggressively.

We have no choice but to be radical now.

After all, they've been forced into this situation.

Two consecutive threatening attacks boosted the morale of the Arsenal players.

They did become more aggressive in their attacks.

Both wing-backs pushed forward to act as wingers.

Of the three center-backs.

Only Mustafi remained behind the defensive line.

Sokratis and Holding have both moved up to the defensive midfield position, while Torreira and Guendouzi, who originally played as defensive midfielders, are now in the attacking midfield position.

As for Mkhitaryan and Ramsey, who originally played in the attacking midfield position.
They were inside the penalty area, next to Aubameyang.

Arsenal's attacking formation.

It once approached 1243
This is an upside-down Christmas tree formation.

This certainly allowed Arsenal to pack a large number of attacking players into the front line.

But here's the thing.

Can an attack create a threat?

It has little to do with simply stacking offensive players.

Even more critically...
With this kind of attacking posture, it would be great if they could score, but if they couldn't...
Once Liverpool launches a counter-attack...

It was Mustafi behind them.

That would be extremely dangerous.

really.

The match is in its 58th minute.

When Ramsey's shot was saved by Alisson.

When the Brazilians kicked the ball long into the attacking third.

Arsenal's players suddenly realized the vulnerability of their defense.

But when they desperately tried to defend...

It was clearly too late.

The sunlight easily stopped the ball, then dribbled past Mustafi.

Mustafi intended to foul.

But when the sunlight suddenly passed by.

He hesitated—he was the last defender, and if he fouled and pulled Sunshine to the ground, he would definitely get a red card.

If he doesn't foul, but instead chases back...
Anyway.

The sunlight is so far from the goal now.

He still has a chance to catch up, and even if he can't, other fast Arsenal players might be able to catch up.

Letting the sun pass by certainly carries the risk of conceding a goal.

But if I commit a foul now and get a red card, the team will be down to ten men, and then there will be no chance at all.

This hesitation.

The sun is already carrying the ball forward into the field.

Amid boos from the crowd, Mustafi gritted his teeth and chased after them.

His judgment was correct.

The sunlight wasn't moving very fast; it quickly approached, watching Liverpool's number 9 getting closer and closer.

A hint of joy appeared on Mustafi's face.

next moment.

That hint of joy froze.

"Positive"

Amidst gasps of surprise.

Yang Guang had no intention of dribbling into the penalty area; he simply dribbled past the goalkeeper and kicked into an empty net.

He doesn't have an obsession with getting past the goalkeeper.

Anyway, as long as I can score a goal, that's all that matters.

He dribbled the ball out, then adjusted his pace and unleashed a powerful right-footed shot.

Without any interference
The football was blasted at an incredibly high speed.

Arsenal's goalkeeper Leno reacted quickly enough.

He even managed to catch the ball.

But because the ball was moving too fast, it hit Leno's fingertips and flew straight into the goal without changing direction.
(End of this chapter)