green showman

Chapter 882
5 month 9 number.

Emirates Stadium.

The live footage frequently showed Woodward and Ferguson sitting together in the stands, the two Manchester United bigwigs. Both of them looked stern and looked not in a good mood.

"As the club's CEO and the club's former legendary coach, it is not surprising that they appear in the stands, but it is very rare to appear in the away stands."

Zhan Jun said with a smile: "This may have something to do with the importance of this game. After passing Arsenal, Manchester United almost touches the league trophy with both hands. The next two games are Crystal Palace and Queens Park. Rangers, the former has no worries about relegation, while the latter has been relegated ahead of schedule."

"It may also be related to the contract renewal of the head coach." Zhang Lu guessed: "Pochettino has not completed the contract renewal so far. His contract expires on June 6 this year."

"Pochettino is a 2+1 contract. According to relevant British media, this may be related to Pochettino's request for a summer signings budget, but San Dezi has to decide the budget based on the record."

Sun Wu, who was on the bench, glanced at the big screen. Ferguson's face was not very good-looking. Arsenal was playing their lives in this game. Wenger's handsome demeanor could not be seen at all. On the contrary, tough collisions happened frequently. Shaqi Li was replaced by Mane due to injury before the end of the first half.

Pochettino made some adjustments in this game, because three days later it will be the second round of the Champions League semi-final against Dortmund, so Sun Wu, Griezmann, Alderweireld and other core players are all on the bench.

Lukaku, Thomas Muller and Shaqiri formed a trident. Later Shaqiri was injured and replaced by Mane.

As for Arsenal, it is at a critical moment. They are currently on the same points as Tottenham Hotspur, ranking sixth due to a goal difference disadvantage, only two points away from fourth-ranked Chelsea.

The key is that both Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have finished this round. The latter was double-killed by Liverpool this season. If Arsenal can draw with Manchester United, the ranking can rise to fifth. If they can beat Manchester United, they will be able to overwhelm Chelsea. Final Four.

And Arsenal have been eliminated in the Europa League, and it was Sevilla who defeated them.

The situation for Manchester United is not much better, because Manchester City ended the make-up match the day before yesterday, and they easily swept Burnley 4-0 in the away game to reach the top of the standings for the first time this season.

The two teams have the same points, but Manchester City's goal difference is 5 more.

Therefore, Manchester United can't afford to lose this game. Losing means giving up the initiative of the league championship.

0-0 in the first half, Pochettino stood still, Sun Wu, Griezmann, Januzaj, and Klose took turns warming up on the sidelines, ready to play at any time.

However, Manchester City's rise to the top of the standings clearly made the players on the field a bit uncomfortable. In addition, Fletcher and Schneiderlin's two midfield defenders are still suspended, and the situation on the field is gradually leaning towards Arsenal.

In the 62nd minute of the second half, both sides still had no achievements. Pochettino was going to replace Sun Wu and Klose.

But when Sun Wu and Klose were inspected by the fourth official, a drastic change occurred on the field.

Arteta sent a long pass from the right side of the midfield, Giroud flew the header, Sanchez took the ball and sent a cross, Welbeck accelerated to Phil Jones on the right side of the penalty area, and then staggered to the ground...

"Di!"

On-duty referee Clattenburg awarded a penalty, which wasn't the worst, and showed Phil Jones a second yellow card to send him off.

Pochettino on the sidelines angrily went to the fourth official to argue. Obviously, Phil Jones didn't intentionally handball, a penalty is enough, why should he give a card.

Sun Wu grabbed it but didn't hold it back... Speechless, what's the use of looking for the fourth official at this time, it's just to vent your anger, what you have to do now is to find a way to restore the situation, think about how to change people and adjust.

With such a distance, Sun Wu is not sure whether Phil Jones committed a foul, but the referee will definitely not withdraw the penalty.

"Manchester United is in a bad situation. A penalty kick and a yellow card. The point is that this is Phil Jones' second yellow card. He got a yellow card for elbowing Sanchez in the first half." Zhan Jun sighed.

"This penalty kick... the penalty is a bit harsh." Zhang Lu said helplessly: "There was indeed physical contact, but was it not enough to make Welbeck fall to the ground?"

"The quarter-finals of the FA Cup was Welbeck's counterattack and Manchester United were eliminated. Now..." Zhan Jun smacked his lips, "Maybe Manchester United's hard work for a season will be destroyed by this penalty kick."

Crow's mouth... Zhang Lu secretly slandered his partner, "Maybe Arsenal missed a penalty...Arteta..."

"The goal was scored, bold choice, Arteta chose the center."

Seeing Arteta ecstatically rushing to the corner flag, Sun Wu turned his head to look at Pochettino who was still entangled with the fourth official...

Sun Wu turned around to discuss business with Mike Phelan, "Replace Lukaku?"

"This..." Mike Phelan hesitated, and now only Schneiderlin and Lukaku can be regarded as Pochettino's direct descendants.

"Best replaced Carrick, and Rojo replaced Lukaku." Pochettino walked over panting, "Leave a substitution spot in hand."

Klose shrugged and sat back on the bench. Sun Wu walked to the center line with a relaxed expression. Pochettino lowered his voice but gritted his teeth, "Best, come back!"

"kindness."

"Back it up!" Pochettino paused, "Back it up, I will suggest to Woodward that you come as the head coach."

Sun Wu looked back strangely, who do you think you are?

You are neither Beckenbauer, nor Ferguson, nor Cruyff. Once you decide to leave, do you have the slightest influence on the original club?

However, it must be done... Sun Wu sent Pochettino a big smile.

Watching Sun Wu running on the field, Pochettino reviewed his gaffe in his heart, he was too unsteady... However, this league championship is directly related to his treatment next season, and even his job position and scope of power next season. There is a direct relationship.

Leading Manchester United 1-0, and it was still 11 against 10, the Arsenal players were extremely excited, they didn't even recover the defense, but fought in the midfield... Sun Wu didn't think it was unintentional, lacking Schneiderlin and Fletcher, Manchester United is a bit disadvantaged in terms of midfield hardness.

However, Sun Wu soon found a target to exploit.

Coquelin, who played very well in this game, grabbed fiercely up and down, but his timing was not precise enough. The most important thing is that Coquelin had already received a yellow card for a tactical foul after the opening of the second half and brought down Mane.

Phil Jones was extremely angry when he got off the field, and almost got into a fight with Yaya Toure... Based on Sun Wu's understanding of his friends, Jones' character is relatively straightforward, and he is not a showy person. That is to say, Welbeck is probably a fake Cheat point.

In the 68th minute, Sun Wu brought down Coquelin with a shovel in the middle circle, and even brought Arteta down.

Coquelin clutched his ankle and fell to the ground in pain, and Sun Wu kicked hard.

Clattenburg showed Sun Wu a yellow card, which was the latter's fourth yellow card this season.

Then... 3 minutes later, Herrera made a pass in the middle, and Sun Wu unexpectedly swayed Arteta with a quick kick with both feet.

"Beautiful croquettes... Best... oooh, foul Coquelin!"

Sun Wu, who was stepped on, slumped on the lawn clutching the back of his feet. Coquelin innocently and angrily complained to the referee about the opponent's diving.

But it's not really a flop.

After Sun Wu passed Arteta, Coquelin did not try to use foul tactics, because there were no obvious loopholes in Arsenal's defense, he just wanted Sun Wu to pass the ball to the wing.

But Sun Wu paused on purpose, passed the ball a little late, and raised his right foot to make contact with Coquelin's outstretched right foot... and then fell down with a howl.

Judging from the screen, Coquelin kicked Sun Wu's instep abruptly.

The point is, just a few minutes ago, Sun Wu had just received a yellow card for a flying tackle on Coquelin... What does this mean?
It means that Coquelin is an intentional retaliatory foul.

Wenger on the sidelines was a little helpless, and Pochettino was wondering if it was Sun Wu's fault.

In the locker room, Phil Jones, who saw the referee show Coquelin a second yellow card, was pumping his fist in celebration.

(End of this chapter)