Football King Bale

Leading by three goals at halftime, this result was so dreamy that even the Manchester United players couldn't believe it.

After all, their opponent is not some cat or dog, but Arsenal, Manchester United's strongest opponent in the Premier League era!

In recent years, Manchester United's main enemy in the Premier League has been Chelsea, especially Mourinho's Blues, which has suppressed Manchester United for two consecutive years. However, if we really extend the time to the entire Premier League era, Manchester United's biggest competitor is Arsenal. genus. Arsenal has been Manchester United's direct rival for the Premier League title since Arsene Wenger became head coach of the Gunners fifteen years ago.

Although in the direct confrontation between the two teams, Manchester United's results are at an advantage, and there have been games with a disparity of 6:1 in a single game, but there has never been such a one-sided game like the first half of this game. Pass.

The game went so smoothly, which made Manchester United's players play more and more relaxed in the next game, and even became a little drifting.

This is a common problem with young teams. Most young people have poor self-control.

Especially when the first half of the game is about to end, the Manchester United players are thinking about the halftime break.

However, the Arsenal players did not give up, they were still attacking. And their persistence paid off. In the 3rd minute of stoppage time, Rosicky went straight into the gap in the Manchester United penalty area. Walcott scored a low shot from 10 meters and penetrated De Gea's crotch to regain a point.

After Arsenal scored, Webb immediately blew the whistle to end the first half. In the first half, Manchester United led Arsenal 3:1 into the halftime break.

Manchester United players walked into the tunnel amid the cheers of more than 73,000 home team fans. Everyone had excited smiles on their faces, and it was clear that they were all proud of the first half.

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"This is really a hearty first half. No one could have imagined that Manchester United could score three goals against Arsenal in the first half!" In the East, Xinlang Sports' special commentator Zhan Jun said in disbelief.

Zhang Lu, who was partnering with Zhan Jun, took over and said: "Hey hey, it's indeed a bit unexpected. But this is not the most disparate score between the two teams in the first half. On February 25, 2001, Manchester United played against Arsenal at home. Manchester United led Arsenal 5-1 in the first half."

Zhan Jun shook his head and said: "It is true that the half-time score of that game was more exaggerated, but objectively speaking, unlike the 5:1 score at half-time ten years ago, that time could only be regarded as an accident. , and in today's game, the Arsenal defeat is inevitable. Manchester United is in an overwhelming advantage on the scene. Their half-time ball possession rate is as high as 75%, and their 18 shots are far ahead of Arsenal's 5. There were 18 shots in the half, it’s hard to believe that these are the numbers produced by the two Premier League giants in the half.”

Zhang Lu also agreed with Zhan Jun's words and said with a smile: "Hehehe, indeed. I found that after Ferguson moved Bell to the center, the quality of Manchester United's offense improved a lot. I have to say that Bell is really too comprehensive. He is an indestructible sharp knife on the wing, and he is the best offensive organizer in the center, and his scoring ability has not diminished. I was just thinking, is there a position he can't play?"

Zhan Jun also laughed and said: "I heard that Bell mainly played left center back and left back when he was at Southampton. After arriving at Tottenham, Bell played mainly as a left back. Later, Lao Lei transformed him into a midfielder. And winger. After moving to Manchester United, Bale appeared in the center again. I thought about it, I'm afraid he can't play as goalkeeper, right?"

Zhang Lu immediately said: "What's even more frightening is that he performed very well in every position.

According to this posture, there is really no suspense about this year's Golden Globe Awards. "

Listening to the two hosts praising her boyfriend in various ways, Liu Xianer, who got up in the middle of the night to watch the game, couldn't be in a better mood, and her eyes were smiling like a moon.

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Bell and his teammates walked into the players' tunnel, went down the stairs, and went directly to the home team's locker room. Some took off their clothes and wiped themselves; some sat on their chairs and let the club's massage staff come up to serve them; some couldn't sit still and stood there walking around; still others Then he sat directly on the long table in front of the seat.

If the various scenes in the locker room were broadcast outside, they would definitely be shocked.

"This team has no experience." Ashley Young said lightly, with a smile on his face. Obviously, he scored a goal and it felt pretty good.

Rooney shook his head and said: "Don't you see who they have hooked up with today..."

Rooney's words were not polite. In this game, Manchester United was indeed short of major generals. Vidic, Ferdinand and Carrick in the middle of the defense were all absent. However, on the offensive line, the main force was used. Bale, Rooney, Nani is there, and new signing Ashley Young also performs very well.

However, compared to Arsenal, Manchester United is already lucky.

Take a look at some of the players in Arsenal. Carl Jenkinson, who is worth 900,000 pounds, and Jolu, who has long been considered not to be a great player... Before this campaign, even the top gun fans would have a hard time accurately saying Show Coquelin’s technical characteristics.

Bell is very clear that in terms of staffing, Arsenal already has a very obvious gap compared with Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City. Their midfield and frontcourt personnel can barely meet the status of a wealthy club, but their defense is really terrible, and they can't even compare with Tottenham and Liverpool.

In the previous two league games, they first tied with Newcastle 0:0 in the away game, and then lost 0:2 to Liverpool in the away game. This can already show their true strength.

"The team's own characteristics, coupled with the coach's tactical style, and lack of strength, made this team a little unable to contain itself. They even started playing against us when we were playing in rhythm and state!" Bell shook his head. He smiled bitterly.

Judging from this game, Arsenal really had no concept of controlling the rhythm. They attacked as soon as they started, attacked again after losing the ball, and kept playing against Manchester United.

Bale understands the opponent's intention to prevent Manchester United from setting an unbeaten record in the Premier League. Perhaps Arsenal people believe that the serious absence of Manchester United's defense personnel is a good opportunity for them to defeat Manchester United. However, in another time and space, Manchester United was beaten with blood. Arsenal, not to mention Manchester United still has itself.

Bell even felt that if Arsenal played like they did in the first half in the second half, it would be difficult to say that Arsenal would not concede two goals.

The players discussed the first half of the game in the locker room. Although they didn't make any big comments, they were somewhat confident. After all, we already led 3:1 in the first half.

Just as the team's captain on the field, Bell reminds his teammates from time to time not to be careless. After all, there are precedents such as the Miracle in Istanbul and the Miracle at Camp Nou, and Manchester United's opponent is a team like the Gunners that is good at attacking. We do not rule out the possibility of the opponent suddenly bursting into flames and reversing the game.

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After Ferguson entered the locker room, he was very satisfied with the mental outlook of the players.

Regarding the first half of the game, Sir Alex said that the team played very well in the first half, but there were still many things that they did not do well enough.

For example, the players relaxed their minds at the last moment, which led to Arsenal scoring a goal. Things like this could have been avoided.

Furthermore, the team's offensive speed must be faster, especially the transition between offense and defense, which must be fast.

"The characteristic of this Arsenal team is that they are fast. Their forwards are very fast. Walcott and Arshavin are both famous fast horses in the Premier League. Robin van Persie is also very good in terms of speed. But we are not afraid of their speed. Fast, we have to play fast." Ferguson gestured very decisively, "I guess that in the second half, Wenger will let Arsenal try to stabilize the rhythm first, but you have also seen that this team can easily lose The rhythm is very fast, so we have to play fast from the beginning and drag the game into a fast tempo.”

Fast-paced offensive and defensive battles have always been the strength of Premier League teams, because the entire Premier League is played this way. And Manchester United is the leader among them. Manchester United has four speedy wingers: Bale, Nani, Ashley Young and Giggs, plus Valencia and Rooney, who are also very good in terms of speed. If you really want to wait for others, Manchester United is definitely second to none.

On the contrary, Arsenal, as the most famous technical team in the Premier League, has a relatively slow pace.

Therefore, once the game enters a fast pace, Arsenal cannot escape.

Looking at his teammates, Ferguson said with a serious look: "In addition, our midfielder should press up appropriately to put more pressure on the opponent. We can't retreat too far. Although we are two goals ahead, we must not be careless. , Don’t forget, Wenger and Arsenal have always been our biggest competitors in the Premier League, and they have the ability to make a comeback.”

When saying these words, Ferguson also emphasized his tone, showing that he attached great importance to this point.

Sir Alex is obviously worried that the team will relax its vigilance after taking a two-goal lead. This is definitely a taboo.

Especially in the last few minutes of the first half, many Manchester United players showed this trend, which even led to Manchester United being pulled back by Arsenal at the last moment of the first half.

There may be some gap in strength between the two teams, but it is not as big as it showed in the first half. In the first half, Manchester United was able to beat Arsenal and was unable to resist. But if they are careless in the second half, who can guarantee that Manchester United will not be beaten by their opponents. Falling flowers and running water?

Bell was also very cautious after hearing this. He couldn't guarantee it for others, but he himself wouldn't dare to be careless under any circumstances.

The good news is that he is not only the captain of Manchester United on the field, but also the organizer of Manchester United on the field. He controls the rhythm of Manchester United's game. Once the situation goes wrong, he can respond and change it immediately.

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