Red Rebels

But sometimes, that's the weirdest thing that happens in football.

Arsenal launched a fierce attack on the new Manchester United. Seeing that the defense of the new Manchester United is crumbling, it seems that Arsenal may be pierced at any time. Several times, Arsenal's offensive players have got good opportunities, but they just failed to convert. For the goal.

Either the goalkeeper Almunia played bravely, or the defensive players performed well and blocked the eye-catching. Among them, Evra and Essien rescued the team twice in an emergency, and the shots of Bergkamp and Henry Blocked the bottom line.

It was under such an absolute disadvantage that the new Manchester United held on to their last breath, and every attack by Arsenal seemed to be able to deal the final blow to the new Manchester United at any time, but every time it became impossible in the end. Come back with success.

"We can see that the new Manchester United is obviously planning to put up an iron barrel formation in this game. They didn't even leave a single player in the frontcourt. Even striker Zikic returned to the front of the penalty area to defend. Is the new Manchester United really planning to give up attacking and stick to the end?" Andy Gray smiled wryly.

In the 20 minutes of the game, in the first 20 minutes, the new Manchester United's ball possession rate was only a poor 23%, while Arsenal's ball possession rate reached 77%, but the number of shots between the two sides is really very different. A total of 15 shots were taken, 11 of which were long-range shots that failed to pose a threat, and the latter did not even have a shot on goal, which could not even enter the Arsenal penalty area.

It has to be said that this is a one-sided situation, at least from the opening 20 minutes.

But even so, the new Manchester United fans at the scene still supported the team very much. Even if it was a foul that was beneficial to their own side, they would give warm applause, as if their applause could bring motivation to the players on the pitch.

"There's nothing wrong with that, Andy, you know, Arsenal is a giant in the Premier League, but the new Manchester United is just a national league team. Although they are both top leagues, the former is the top of the professional league system, while the latter is an amateur league. At the top of the system, there's a world of difference," Martin Taylor said with a laugh.

"If you don't say it, I really ignored it. You know, the last game at Highbury left me so deep that I still have the impression that the new Manchester United and Arsenal Nana is at the same level!" Andy Gray smiled awkwardly.

"If calculated according to the level of the league, it will take at least four years for the new Manchester United to reach the same level as Arsenal. In the field of football, earth-shaking changes can take place in four years. You only need to look at four years. The Ajax before and the Ajax four years later, you can realize how deep the gap is!"

"Then according to what you say, the new Manchester United obviously intends to stick to the iron barrel tactics to the end?"

"Why not?" Martin Taylor asked with a smile, "In terms of offense, I'm afraid that before the new Manchester United find their way into the restricted area of ​​Arsenal, Arsenal have already penetrated the goal of the new Manchester United. Instead of doing this, it is better to stick to the end."

"But even if they keep the 0-0, the next round of rematch will be at Highbury Stadium. Could it be that the new Manchester United gave up the chance of home court and think that they are more likely to win at Highbury Stadium?" Andy Gray joked.

Martin Taylor shook his head, "I think the starting lineups of both sides in this game are very targeted, but the winner and loser should be on the two sides. Did you find that the new Manchester United almost completely restrained Arsenal's two sides?" Sidewalk!"

At the same time as these words were spoken, Henry got the ball on the left and was about to start accelerating, but Essien, who came out from a side stab, forced him to the ground, causing a foul, but also interrupting Arsenal. offensive tempo.

"Parlor on the right can run well, but he doesn't have enough impact, but Henry's partner Ashley Cole on the left is very dangerous in attack,

Therefore, when the new Manchester United defended, they paid great attention to the protection of their right side. Essien often appeared in this area, coupled with Hleb and Stasson who returned to defense, Arsenal's left side hardly played much. threat. "

"The right side can't break through, and the left side is restricted, which makes it impossible for Arsenal to fly on the left and right sides, so it also causes Arsenal's offensive thunder to be loud and rainy. It seems to have the advantage, but in reality There are not many who can threaten the new Manchester United goal."

As if to confirm Martin Taylor's commentary, Arsenal attacked again, Parlor on the right got the ball, but Olic quickly posted it, barely crossing, but Kanu in the center failed Take advantage of Abidal.

"In addition, I think we should pay attention to the fact that Kanu is the bridgehead of Arsenal's offense, but in this game, the Nigerian's height has no advantage at all. Look at the results I just calculated. The new Manchester United's defense line, apart from Egypt In addition to Frau, Abidal is 1.86 meters tall, Distin is 1.91 meters tall, and even Stasson, the right back, is 1.89 meters tall. Although they are not as good as Kanu, Kanu's header and positioning Absolutely no advantage."

After Andy Gray listened to it, he watched the live game again. Ashley Cole made a pass from the left of Arsenal, but was pushed out of the penalty area by Distin. A second wave of offense was launched, but Paulson stepped forward quickly, forcing Pettit to take a long-range shot in a hurry and missed the spot.

"If my guess is correct, this is an iron barrel formation specially set up by the new Manchester United for Arsenal. The two sides can't fight, the bridgehead in the middle is under control, and Arsenal's offense suddenly dies down." Martin. Taylor offered his own judgment.

The game time passed by one minute and one second, and it seemed that, as Martin Taylor said, due to the new Manchester United's desperate defense, Arsenal's offense has been unable to play.

"I think Wenger should make decisive adjustments at this time!" Andy Gray watched for a while, felt that the game was too dull, and couldn't help but give his opinion.

Martin Taylor said with a smile: "Everyone knows that there are many ways to break the iron barrel formation. The most effective ones are wing and long-range shots, but now Parlor on the right cannot break through, so that the new Manchester United have enough energy to go. Defending Arsenal's left side, this also caused the left side to be restricted, as for long shots... Hehe, look, there are people everywhere in the new Manchester United penalty area and the area around the penalty area, where did the ball go in?"

After hearing this, Andy Gray looked towards the penalty area of ​​the new Manchester United. Damn, it was really dark and full of people.

"I think the new Manchester United can consider calling a few tall guys over, line up in front of the goal, and let the Arsenal players shoot, and see who can score!" Andy Gray shook his head helplessly.

"There is no way around this, Andy, the gap in strength between the two sides is too great. As the underdog, the new Manchester United must first consider not attacking, but how to avoid conceding goals as much as possible. Iron bucket formation is the best way. "Martin Taylor was quite open about it.

"But such games are sleepy!" muttered Andy Gray.

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After the onslaught of the first 20 minutes, Arsenal's offensive has obviously weakened, and the rhythm of the game has also relaxed. This is obviously Wenger's signal to the players on the field not to push too hard, so that the new Manchester United can breathe Opportunity, pull it out and fight.

However, Bruce also constantly signaled the players on the sidelines to be careful and keep the three lines compact. He would rather give up the attack than give Arsenal even the slightest chance. Martin Taylor is right, even if you don’t score, don’t concede the ball .

Against a strong team like Arsenal, once a goal is conceded, it will be a disaster for the new Manchester United.

As Parlor's offensive ability on the right is not strong, Arsenal's attack direction is mainly concentrated on Henry and Ashley Cole on the left, but the new Manchester United's Essien and Juninho also frequently go The right side assists in defense. In this way, Paulson and Vieira in the center have many opportunities to face each other.

When Vieira was about to receive a cross pass from his teammate, Paulson suddenly slid from the side, causing Vieira to stagger a few steps, and almost fell to the ground. When he realized it, the ball had been caught Junior Juninho made a clearance.

"Hey, Mr. Referee, this is a foul!"

Vieira rushed to the referee dissatisfied, shouting with open hands.

As Vieira's teammate, Petit also rushed over and put pressure on the referee, imposing that this was a very bad foul.

However, the referee simply indicated that Paulson had tackled the ball first and then tripped Vieira when he couldn't stop. It was not considered a foul. This was a very beautiful defense.

The fans at the scene booed Pettit's behavior of pestering the referee.

Pettit had a gloomy face, and when he was walking back, he passed by Paulson, who sneered, "When you are defending, don't you also often shovel your opponents on their backs? What? Did you suffer?"

When Pettit heard this, he immediately glared at Paulson, who stretched out his hands, looking innocent, but his expression was more like a sneer, which annoyed Pettit.

"Be careful, Danish boy!"

"I'll wait for you, Frenchman!" Paulson refused to budge.

Although Bruce gave him the task of irritating Vieira, in fact, Paulson felt that Pettit seemed to be more irritating than Vieira. He was like a raging bull now, especially his eyes Well, Paulson knew very well that those eyes were intended to make him look good, and Paulson paid attention to this.

Sure enough, Arsenal soon launched an attack again, this time still on the left, but under the joint efforts of Juninho Jr. and Hleb, Ashley Cole lost the ball.

Juninho, who got the ball, saw that he couldn't find a chance ahead, and knocked back to Essien in the middle. Essien passed it to Paulson nearby, but at this moment, Petit kicked fiercely from the side. The tackle knocked Paulson to the ground, who rolled around and lay on the ground, clutching his right ankle in pain.

The chief referee who was not far away immediately blew his whistle, ran over, and reached into his chest pocket to draw out cards!

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