There is a dream called football

Chapter 449 The End of the Battle

"That corner was probably Chelsea's last chance of the game, and goalkeeper Hilario was there too."

Injury time is 4 points, and it has reached 3 points, and the corner kick has to delay a little time, so basically after this attack is over, the game may be over.

Mourinho was standing on the sidelines, praying in his heart. He hoped that the goal could be scored, so that at least he could save his face. He just didn't like to see Wenger win at Stamford Bridge. Then he wouldn't be able to quarrel with Wenger next time.

Of course, Wenger was also worried. Chelsea was really crazy in the last 10 minutes, and Arsenal's goal was also tested by hitting. The professor didn't want his three points to become one, which would be embarrassing.

Lampard went to kick the ball, and the penalty area was already on his back. Lampard had just kicked off, and the referee blew his whistle.

"What's the situation? Could it be a penalty kick?"

Chelsea fans think so, but the fact is not, but the referee is dissatisfied with the actions of both sides and needs to issue a warning.

"Don't make any moves on your hands."

The referee focused on warning several players who were about to hug and throw, especially the Chelsea players, because during corner kicks, the attacking side's movements will be a little bigger, while the defensive side's movements will be much more restrained.

After the warning, the referee signaled that Lampard could re-kick-off.

Lampard drove forward with one kick, Robben quickly jumped out from the crowd, and he pushed back, which is a tactical requirement.

Such a pass would likely cause confusion in the middle. Sure enough, the middle was a mess. Everyone was stretching their feet. In the end, no one knew who took the shot and the ball flew away.

Chelsea's players all knelt, the last chance was lost, and Mourinho left the field early, he was ready to fail.

The final score was fixed at 2 to 1. Arsenal struggled to get three points at Stamford Bridge. This was also the first time Arsenal defeated Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Mourinho era. For Wenger, this feeling is really elated.

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"Jose, your team lost, what happened?"

Mourinho chuckled, "What happened? I don't know, but a football game depends on many factors. I think Arsenal's two goals were too lucky. We lost the game in an unlucky game, that's it."

"What about tactics? We saw that your tactics were very hesitant. You defended with all your strength in the first half and attacked with all your strength in the second half."

Mourinho shrugged, "For your media, a football game is very simple, just playing tricks, but on the field, it is difficult. You don't know how powerful Arsenal's offense is, and I must also consider the situation of the game when I choose tactics."

"In short, football games are not just lip service. Reality is always more difficult than talk."

When it was Wenger's turn, he also said that he was very lucky.

"Chelsea is a very, very difficult opponent. Facing such an opponent, we must play [-] points. Maybe this is not enough. We also need luck. I am very happy that luck is on our side in this game."

"For the use of Van Persie, the outside world feels that Robin can already occupy a main position."

Wenger chuckled, "I agree, but this is just a normal tactical arrangement, and it has nothing to do with being the main force."

"Even Henry has to obey the tactical arrangements, no one in this Arsenal is an exception."

"About Henry's form and how he's been affected by the transfer."

Wenger said, "This matter is over. When we officially announced the news of Henry's transfer, this matter should no longer be the subject of speculation. I think our team is very united, including Henry."

"He's still on Arsenal's salary and the professional players understand what that means, so there's no need to say more."

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After the game, Chelsea fans were angered by a photo of Arsenal gesturing 2-1 in the stands after a win, with two fingers on their left hand and one finger on the other.

This is provocation. Although this will not be punished, it is a provocation for Chelsea fans, so many fans abuse Van Persie. In the Internet age, this situation will soon get out of control.

Mourinho once scolded the referee and retired, because the referee received death threats after the game, and Mourinho was severely punished for this.

This time it was the same, Van Persie also received a lot of threats and abuse, and this also affected the Arsenal club, so that Wenger had to hold a press conference.

"Arthur, do you think Robin's provocative actions should not be done?"

"I don't think it was a provocative move. Chelsea fans may be too sensitive. I think it may be because of the conflict between me and Jose, and Van Persie became a scapegoat. During the intermission, Jose and I had a little unpleasantness. I think that was the reason for the distorted atmosphere in the second half of the game."

Wenger's strategy is actually very great, that is, to take all the pressure on himself and divert attention.

That's great, and certainly brilliant.

"Can you talk about the specific process of that conflict?"

Wenger said it honestly.

"That's how it is."

"I restored the facts. I think you will get the same answer when you ask Jose. I think whether Jose is intentional or not, as a head coach who has worked hard in the Premier League for 10 years, shouldn't I get a handshake?"

"Even if I meet an amateur team in the FA Cup, I will shake hands with their head coach, because this is respect for my peers. I am not sensitive. I attach great importance to the word respect. If there is no respect in a football game, what is the difference from a street scuffle?"

Wenger's strategy is very effective, and public opinion overwhelmingly supports Wenger. If Mourinho deliberately did not shake hands with Wenger, it would indeed be out of style.

And Mourinho immediately came out to explain, "The thing is like this, I saw Li Qiao first, then I went to shake hands with Li Qiao first, then turned around, and I extended my hand to Arthur, but for some reason, he became furious."

"I think it's too much of a fuss. I didn't ignore anything. It's just that I went to greet my former players first. There's nothing wrong with that, right?"

"Jose, do you dare to say that you didn't do it on purpose? There are many cameras at the scene, and there are many photojournalists. Maybe more photos will leak out, so you'd better apologize to Wenger."

Mourinho chuckled, "I hope you will investigate, and you are welcome to investigate, but I can say responsibly that I have not deliberately ignored anyone, and I will not in the future."

(End of this chapter)