knife guard

Chapter 847

(Third update, asking for a monthly pass)

Three days after Li Huan was injured, it was the fourth round of the FA Cup. Arsenal challenged Stoke City away. As a small club, Stoke City's success in relegation last season depended on their excellent home results. ', this season the team is still relying on this trick to continue to survive in the league.So far in the league, it has only lost to Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal at home.

Although Arsenal can beat Stoke City with their strength, but because they have to play against Aston Villa, Manchester United and Chelsea in a row in the next 11 days, and they will play Liverpool again a week later, every game is fierce. After Li Huan was injured, Wenger had to give up the FA Cup strategically and sent a lineup mainly from the bench to participate in the battle.The FA Cup is not the League Cup. This is the oldest event in the UK. Its status in the UK is second only to the league, but Arsenal can only reluctantly give up now.

In the end, in this FA Cup match, Arsenal lost 1:3 to the weak Stoke City, stopping as early as the League Cup.For Wenger’s approach, the media has mixed opinions. With an 11-point lead in the league, it is not a bad thing to abandon championships such as the FA Cup and League Cup and go all out to play in the league and the Champions League. After all, Arsenal’s bench strength is too weak. .However, some media believe that Arsenal has not had a championship for five years. It is not necessarily a good thing to give up these events that are more sure of winning the championship.For Arsenal, which spent [-] million yuan to invite Li Huan, the pressure is too great.

The real test for Arsenal is the league. Three days later, Arsenal went to Villa Park to challenge Aston Villa. At this moment, Aston Villa has already competed fiercely with Manchester City, Tottenham and Liverpool for the Champions League. At home, they frantically pressed to resist Arsenal's penetration in the middle. After losing Li Huan, Arsenal not only lost the threat from the side, but also freed their opponents from Xiao Li Feidao's intimidation. Fabregas, Rosicky, Nasri, and Walcott played their best but could not penetrate Aston Villa's defense. In the end, the two sides shook hands at Villa Park Stadium 0:0. The first draw and the first game without a goal.Arsenal's 22-match winning streak came to an abrupt end.

Then Chelsea finally saw Arsenal lose points. They finished Birmingham 3:0 at home like cutting melons and vegetables, reducing the points between Arsenal and Arsenal to 9 points.

Manchester United's 23rd round of the league was postponed because of the League Cup. The points gap between them and Arsenal is still 11 points. However, Manchester United's opponent is Hull City. These three points are almost as safe as those stored in the bank.In the semi-finals of the English League Cup held at the same time as the 23rd round of the league, the Manchester United team at Old Trafford relied on Wayne Rooney's stoppage time lore to beat Manchester City 3-1, with a total score of 4-3. City rivals Manchester City, broke into the League Cup final for the 8th time. On February 2, Manchester United will play the League Cup final with Aston Villa at Wembley Stadium.

After the 23rd round, although there was only one game, the British media believed that Arsenal had more or less suffered from Li Huan's dependence. Pulling zero seals is simply an irony for Arsenal, which is good at attacking.The media believes that Arsenal must learn to win without the protection of Xiao Li Feidao, otherwise the next few rounds of the league will become very dangerous.

But Arsenal didn't have much time to adapt to the game without Li Huan. Three days later, they ushered in the home game against the Red Devils Manchester United.

The Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium took place on January 1. At this time, Li Huan had already come out of the Queen Victoria Hospital. He was being treated by the team doctor Levine. Levine's medical skills are recognized in the Premier League circle. , It was his timely rescue that prevented Eduardo from retiring because of a broken leg. Levin healed Terry when he was injured in the field. Terry once admitted that he owed Levin his life.Li Huan's injuries were not particularly serious, so he came out after only a week in Queen Victoria Hospital.

The game was held at four o'clock in the afternoon. Half an hour before the game, Li Huan walked into the Arsenal dressing room on crutches. Seeing Li Huan's arrival, there was a burst of applause in the locker room. Walcott looked at Li Huan with regret. The crutch, said: "When will you be able to throw away this thing? Today we fought against that devil, but you can only watch."

Li Huan's expression was very relaxed, and he said, "It's almost two weeks, Theo."

Nasri has now returned to the team and said, "Didn't Dr. Levin say three weeks?"

Li Huan patted his leg and said, "My physical fitness doesn't take so long. If you can kill Manchester United, my injury will heal faster."

Wenger's expression was heavy, and he didn't even show a smile when Li Huan was joking. When Li Huan was there, no matter which team he was facing, he seemed to have no bottom line. He only lost the cynical young man Only then did he understand Li Huan's importance to the team, Dinghaishenzhen, spiritual leader, these words are not exaggerated to describe Li Huan, they can only be said to be appropriate.

Li Huan turned to Wenger and said relaxedly, "Don't worry, professor, they can subdue that monster."

Cesc Fabregas felt the weight of the burden on him this time. He couldn't do Li Huan's easy talking and laughing, and said very seriously: "Coach, we will play Manchester United like we played in the final."

The other players in the dressing room also clenched their fists and shouted: "Don't worry, professor, I will guarantee that I will play Manchester United like I played in the final."

Li Huan smiled slightly and said to Fabregas: "Cesc, you shouted the wrong slogan. It should be to kill Manchester United like last time."

The atmosphere in the locker room suddenly relaxed, "Yes, kill Manchester United, why play Manchester United like a final, they are our defeats."

Fabregas had always felt that Li Huan was on the team some time ago, and his heart was in a panic. Now he suddenly felt that Li Huan was gone, and he couldn't even sleep well before the game. Of course, there was no flirtation between him and Li Huan, it was just his heart Worried about the outcome of the game, it is difficult to fall asleep.At this moment, he couldn't help but put his arms around Li Huan's shoulders and said, "Li Huan, everyone needs you, come back early."

Li Huan chuckled, thumped Cesc Fabregas' chest, and said, "I'm back, haven't I? I will always be with you. I am your 12th person."

Seeing the injured Li Huanyan smiling calmly and not taking his injury to heart, the Arsenal players were also full of courage. Wenger felt that when they walked out of the dressing room they were more confident than when they played against Aston Villa. Much, much easier.

Li Huan came out of the dressing room and walked into the ordinary stands. The Arsenal fans in the stands were extremely excited, and there was thunderous applause. Countless cameras and mobile phones took pictures of Li Huan. They finally saw their idols coming out of the ward Coming out, this is a good sign, now that I have been able to come out, is it still far from playing?

After the start of the game, Manchester United played proactively, completely anti-going. Ferguson knew that this was the best time for Manchester United to catch up with the score. They must not give up this great opportunity. Victory is their only goal.

In terms of on-the-spot command, Ferguson has always been better than Arsene Wenger. In this game, Manchester United did not forget to stabilize the defensive line when they were actively attacking. The midfield composed of Scholes, Nani and Fletcher, coupled with active Backing up against Park Ji-sung and Rooney who are like defenders, Arsenal can't penetrate Manchester United's defense at all, and Manchester United's seemingly simple impact tactics make Arsenal's defense exhausted because they have miniature tanks like Rooney.

And without Li Huan, Clichy and Sagna's side attacks have quantity but not quality, and they can't threaten Manchester United's goal at all. Even the on-site commentator lamented that Sagna and Clichy's crosses are far away from Li Huan. It's a light-year away.

In the 33rd minute of the game, Nani knocked the ball on the right heel and broke through Clichy and Nasri. After successfully passing, Nani cut inside to get rid of Denilsen's blocking and shot from a small angle. Almunia jumped He accidentally "saved" the ball into his own net with one hand.Nani put in an extraordinary solo performance to make it 1-0.
But now Arsenal is not as psychologically fragile as in previous seasons. After conceding a goal, they don't panic. They still stabilize the formation first, try their best to ensure that they will not concede a goal, and then attack Xu Tu.

And Manchester United thought that a goal would disrupt Arsenal's defense and morale, so they took whatever they wanted, but they didn't expect that at the last moment of the first half, they were counterattacked by Arsenal. Passing the ball, Evans' header was not well placed, and Vermaelen went to the front of the penalty area to shoot. Evans subconsciously stretched his legs to block the ball and went into the net. Arsenal evened the score.

During the intermission, Li Huan, Robin van Persie and Bendtner all came to the dressing room. They actively encouraged their teammates and told them that all Arsenal fans are by their side. They are not 11 people fighting, but the entire Arsenal Fighting against Manchester United.

Encouraged by Arsenal, they played exceptionally tenaciously in the second half. Amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the Arsenal fans, even though Manchester United put on four strikers, they still ensured that the goal was not lost. In the end, Cesc Fabregas scored A cold shot almost pierced through Manchester United's gate.In the end, the two sides drew at the Emirates Stadium, frustrating Manchester United's desire to chase points.

Sir Alex Ferguson, who was a little frustrated after the game, had to admit that the current Arsenal is very different from the original team of youngsters. They are tenacious and tenacious. This Arsenal team is fully worthy of the title of champion.

But Cesc Fabregas said in an interview after the game that they were able to block Manchester United's attack because Li Huan, Van Persie, Bendtner and other teammates stood in the stands and cheered for them. They and the fans are the team's best No. 12 people.

(End of this chapter)