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Chapter 339: The Devil's Home and Away Madness

In the face of Bayern's showing of weakness, although it will be two months before the resumption of war in Europe, Arsenal still responded resolutely.

A few pictures were posted on the official website and a sentence: "We were the only team that did not lose to the Champions League champions Bayern Munich last season! We are looking forward to new challenges!"

The beginning of the picture is the quarter-finals of last season. Bayern Munich defeated Juventus [-]-[-] in the first and second rounds, with a total score of [-]-[-]; Barcelona defeated Barcelona with a total score of [-]-[-], which was hailed as a shame by Barcelona; in the final, Bayern Munich defeated Dortmund [-]-[-].

At the end of the picture is the UEFA Champions League quarter-final between Bayern Munich and Arsenal last season. In the first round, Arsenal lost [-]-[-] to Bayern Munich. In the second round, Arsenal defeated Bayern Munich [-]-[-], with a total score of [-]-[-]. .

Of course, such behavior has attracted ridicule and irony from many fans.
But there are also some fans who think about it carefully, and this is really the case.First of all, Arsenal lost one win and one win against Bayern in the home and away games. It can't be considered a loss if it adds up, right?And the total score was evenly divided [-] to [-], but Bayern scored one more away goal than Arsenal, which can only be regarded as just squeezing Arsenal down.

But what about the mighty Barcelona, ​​who is also the cosmic team?That was a shameful loss of [-]-[-] and [-]-[-] for a total of [-]-[-].

In the past few days, the media has focused on the Champions League draw and some summaries of the group stage.When they came back to their senses, they realized that there was still a major event in the league.

In the No.16 round of the league, Arsenal will face Manchester City away. There is no doubt that this is the highlight of this round and the biggest attraction.

This season, Manchester City's home performance is a mess, with a [-]-[-] victory over Magpie Newcastle, a [-]-[-] victory over Hull City, a [-]-[-] victory over Manchester United, a [-]-[-] victory over Toffee Everton, and a [-]-[-] victory. Slaughtered Norwich City, [-]-[-] bloodbath against the incoming Tottenham Hotspur, [-]-[-] victory over Swansea.
These huge scores mean that Manchester City's home court is not so easy to mess with, and it is known as the scariest home court in Europe this season.In the current seven home games this season, Manchester City has scored 29 goals frantically.

With an average of [-] goals per home game, the fans even dubbed Manchester City's "minimum consumption!"

Compared with the Spanish La Liga, which has the most fierce offensive firepower, Manchester City has an absolute advantage in attacking power at their home court.This season, La Liga's strongest home game is not the legendary Bernabéu or the temple-like Camp Nou, but the No.1 team in "La Liga" outside the "Western Super League" - Atletico Madrid!

Atletico Madrid has scored a total of 27 goals in their seven home games, with an average of 25 goals per game. Although it is terrifying, it is not as good as Manchester City.Barcelona has scored 27 goals in the current seven home games, averaging [-] goals per game, and Real Madrid has scored [-] goals in eight home games, averaging [-] goals per game.

From these statistics, we can see how crazy Manchester City's home game is this season. Even in the unrestrained La Liga, the three major powerhouses have scored fewer goals than them in each game, not to mention that Manchester City's defense is tight. , The strength is relatively not as big as the Premier League in La Liga.

Therefore, whether Arsenal can retreat from the Ittihad this round has become the focus of attention of the media and fans.

Although Manchester City's home game is terrifying, Arsenal's away results are not inferior.

At present, Arsenal is far ahead in the standings and has the best away combat effectiveness in the Premier League.In the seven league away games that have been played this season, Arsenal has scored [-] points and only lost five points.This is the best away record in the Premier League so far.And Arsenal also got a nickname from this-"Away Madness!"

When the craziest home game in the league meets the best away game in the league, what kind of contest will it be?

At least the fans firmly believe that this will be a contest like Mars hitting the earth, and it will also be the most frequent duel.

If Arsenal can get out of this game, they can continue to maintain their absolute advantage over the standings. If they sink, they will face the "aggressiveness" of Manchester City and Chelsea.

At the press conference during the season, Wenger said in an interview with the media: "Yes, I know how scary Manchester City's home court is, and I know the so-called minimum consumption, but we are still very confident that we will get out of the Etihad. We have already lost once in Manchester this season, so we don't want to lose twice in a row in the city of Manchester. And the Champions League draw, we encountered a strong opponent, very strong, and Manchester City didn't want to Granted, but I still have to say they're pretty strong too. So it's good for us to play a game against a team that has been close to Cosmos before we meet Cosmos in February, at least Through this game we can find some ways to do it."

Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini was unhappy when he heard this.Hey, old man Arsene is planning to use us for military training?Well, we'll see who practices who.

"We and Bayern are two completely different teams. Our style and tactical philosophy are also different. So if someone wants to get something from us, then his calculations may be wrong. We are playing at home in this game. We have an inherent advantage, and our goal is three points, so we will definitely go all out in this game, after all, everyone wants to sit at the top of the league."

Arsenal and Manchester City, Arsene Wenger and Pellegrini, the two sides are at war, the game has not yet started, the two old coaches with technical skills have already begun to fight.

On the other side, Mourinho is not willing to be lonely. This round of Chelsea is facing the newly promoted Crystal. The pressure-free personality coach completely stands up and speaks without too much back pain. Help both sides pour fuel on the volcano: "This will be The fight between the league champions is bound to be a hot scene. And whoever benefits from it will be able to seize the opportunity to compete for the championship."

After hearing this, Wenger snorted: "He doesn't want to be a champion? Come on, some people like us fighting to the death and fighting each other, but he stands by and takes advantage of it."

Pellegrini also agreed: "Yes, this season's Premier League is a bit complicated, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool are all likely to win the championship, and whoever says his goal is not the championship, then he must be lying Us? Of course, our goal is the championship. There is nothing to hide about it. Although I know the challenges ahead are great, our goal has never changed-the championship! This is what I came to Manchester City. Otherwise, why did Manchester City ask me to come?"

As we all know, Manchester City's impatient oil tycoon "broke up" with the former head coach Italy Mancini because he did not win even a championship. With the arrival of Pellegrini, the goal is even clearer-championship!
The magic bird is a little depressed, okay, I came here to "wave the flag" for you two, but I didn't expect that you all turned your guns and pointed them at me at the same time. It's really not enough "buddies".

Of course, he obviously forgot that he had no good intentions.

"It's like a race between two strong, tall horses. Our goal is not to be a champion. We can't outrun the two horses in front of us this season. As I said earlier, our goal this season It is not the championship, running the lineup is our primary goal." Mourinho said calmly to the camera.

Pellegrini was the first to stand up this time. In an interview with the "Manchester Evening News", he said: "If this is a horse race, then Chelsea is also a good horse, and their results are also good. It will decide who is the champion."

Mourinho immediately responded: "Chelsea is just a small pony at most, it will definitely not be able to run, and I don't plan to race against the two tall horses in front. Let me say it lastly, our goal this season is not the league championship. Our aim is next season, next season and every season I've been at Chelsea, except this one."

Wenger obviously didn't believe it: "His goal is not the championship? Come on, don't be funny. Who doesn't like the championship? It's a psychological tactic. Who doesn't know that all the old and young in Europe love to play these little tricks, Now that the old man has retired, this young man is the only one who likes to play psychological warfare."

While eating breakfast and reading the newspaper, Ferguson, who was in a happy mood, watched the coaches who were still in office, who were also his former rivals, fighting endlessly, so he went to the theater. It was the most comfortable to watch the theater without buying a ticket.But when he saw Wenger's words, he spit out the milk all of a sudden.

Damn Arsene, I'm fucking retired, why are you still talking about me?
Sir Alex Ferguson, who was also shot while lying down, was very upset.

Mourinho was also very upset. He said mockingly: "Yes, psychological warfare. Psychological warfare. Every word I say is psychological warfare, and every action is so, so you must not be fooled. Now, This moment is also psychological warfare.”

Well, there are still two days before the game starts. The coaches of the two sides and the three sides are all arguing, but Liverpool coach Rodgers did not say anything.

The head coaches were not calm, and of course the reporters were the happiest.The previous death group, then the UEFA Champions League draw, and finally the league double-strong battle at this moment, there are endless topics to write about, and endless interviews with coaches and players.
How happy this kind of life is, there is no need to write a script for the submission of the manuscript. The reporters all admired it.