My uncle is Inzaghi

Chapter 118 From now on, side by side with the legend!

It’s impossible for Martinez not to study his opponent.

During this time, he found that Arsenal always emphasized the attitude of "not caring about records, only caring about championships".

This made him somewhat suspicious, was Arsenal deliberately downplaying Li Mo's scoring ability, and then letting Wigan Athletic relax their vigilance, thereby creating more space for Li Mo?

After this idea came out, it has been lingering in Martinez's mind.

He asked his assistant what he would do if he were faced with this situation.

"Li Mo is in great condition. Isn't it hypocritical to say he doesn't care about records?" I guess they will definitely focus on Li Mo and let Li Mo continue to attack the defense line, while other players create opportunities for him. ’ said his assistant.

"But neither Cazorla nor Wilshere can make it," Martinez said thoughtfully.

Cazorla and Wilshere are Arsenal's very important offensive organizers.

Although Arteta can also play this position, he is better at controlling the rhythm in the midfielder position, and he also has certain defensive abilities.

Ramsey has a certain long-range shooting ability, but it is indeed a bit difficult for him to make a very precise passing organization.

"So what? Arsenal lacks offensive organizers, and their offense may pass more through the wings, and then cross to find the center. It's not like they haven't done this before."

Martinez nodded.

The last two rounds of the league are the finals of Wigan Athletic. If you want to stay in the Premier League, it is best to win the two rounds of the league to successfully avoid relegation.

Facing the finals, you must be fully prepared.

Arsenal are fighting for the title.

Wigan Athletic is fighting for its own survival.

Game day.

The thirty-seventh round of the league did not start at the same time - usually, all events will not start at the same time until the last round.

And before that.

Many of Wigan Athletic's competitors have already announced their results.

The bad thing is that Newcastle and Southampton both won.

As a result, Wigan Athletic is more likely to be relegated.

However, this round of league games at home for Manchester United and Arsenal are held at the same time - this is not an intentional arrangement, because the schedule is arranged before the season, and no special circumstances will change the schedule.

At the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal fans don't care about the condition of their opponents.

They only care about championships.

"The Emirates Stadium is full! Many Arsenal fans can't get a ticket!"

"However, it is impossible to produce a champion in this round of the league. Even if Arsenal wins and Manchester United loses, or Manchester United wins and Arsenal loses, the point difference will still be three points. In theory, it is impossible for both sides to lock in the championship. But there is no doubt Yes, in the last two rounds of the league, it is impossible for both teams to accept losing points. The two sides are still very likely to compete on goal difference in the end. This depends on whether the two sides can score more goals in the last two rounds. ——Manchester United, which is behind on goal difference, will be under greater pressure!”

As the commentators began to analyze the possibilities of various championships ten minutes before the game.

The players on both sides have finished warming up and entered the locker room.

The head coaches are seizing the time to make the final mobilization before the war.

In the visiting team's locker room.

Martinez emphasized that his players must focus on marking Li Mo.

"No matter where he is, there must be at least one defensive player next to him, and he must not be given a chance to shoot!"

Martinez emphasized.

"They rely heavily on Li Mo's scoring ability. As long as they can target Li Mo, even if other Arsenal players occasionally have opportunities, they may not be able to seize them!"

Li Mo, Giroud, Walcott, and Podolski all started in this game, but Podolski and Walcott were positioned as midfielders on the left and right sides, and were not placed at the center position.

Martinez believes that Giroud, Walcott, and even Podolski are not a concern. Their ability to seize opportunities is not on the same level as Li Mo.

Even if marking Li Mo may sometimes lead to the two of them being left empty, the strategy of tightly marking Li Mo must be firmly implemented.

Grasp the big and let go of the small.

This is Martinez's helplessness and Wigan Athletic's helplessness. ,

After all, if they had the ability to target all Arsenal attackers, they would not be relegated now.

but

Wigan Athletic's defense is actually not bad. The 3421 system created by Martinez is airtight in defense. They relied on their defensive ability to win all the way to the end of the FA Cup.

Martinez believes that as long as the team can execute his strategy perfectly, getting a draw in the away game is not a dream.

At this stage, one point is also very important to Wigan Athletic.

Of course, it would be better if we could get three points.

In the home team's locker room.

Wenger is giving instructions to his players.

"Don't underestimate the enemy, don't rely on offense. It's important to stabilize your mentality. The initiative is in our hands. Controlling the situation of the game and winning the game is the top priority. The opponent's counterattack is a great threat, so we cannot take it lightly."

After the explanation, the Arsenal players stood up and walked out of the locker room.

The last two rounds of the league are their finals!

The last two rounds of the league are also the finals for Manchester United.

The atmosphere in Dream Theater is still extremely warm.

After Ferguson shook hands with the Swansea coach, he sat on the coaching bench and stared at the pitch.

Contrary to media speculation, he did not expect Arsenal to fall behind.

He emphasized to Manchester United players before the game that they must first do their best.

If you focus too much on your opponent's results, it may cause problems in your own game performance.

If Arsenal really drops points.

But he was not sure and lost points.

This is the biggest regret!

But just when he sat back on the coaching bench, he found that his assistant McFerran was looking at his phone unconsciously.

"If you want to see what's going on over there, just do it."

Ferguson shook his head.

He knows that in this situation, it is actually difficult to completely say that he does not care about Arsenal.

When the Arsenal players walked out of the tunnel.

The entire stadium is a sea of ​​red and silver.

Red is the color of their jerseys.

In silver, it is a model of the Premier League championship made of tinfoil held up by Arsenal players.

For Arsenal fans, their biggest regret is that the last round of the league was actually played away from home.

This caused them to miss out on a possible moment to win the trophy with the team.

so.

All their passion remained in this game.

This is Arsenal's last home game of the season.

Many fans held up the trophy model in their hands. They used this method to tell their players how much we desire this championship.

From the beginning of the game.

Arsenal fans kept singing after AK City.

Singing, cheering, the atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium was at its peak.

In such a home atmosphere.

Arsenal quickly took control of the game.

Martinez wasn't surprised.

What surprised him was Li Mo's position.

Li Mo actually retreated, and on the front line, Walcott and Podolski took turns to advance forward to form a double forward with Giroud. Sometimes they even pressed into the penalty area at the same time, forming a three forward plus one behind them. A Li Mo situation.

When Wigan Athletic retreated to defend, there was not much space to play behind.

But in this way, the three forwards pressed forward and Li Mo retreated, which gave Li Mo many opportunities to move between the two lines.

He catches the ball, passes the ball, and observes.

It was as if he had transformed into the number ten position.

This surprised Martinez.

Did Wenger ask Li Mo to play Cazorla's position? !

After Li Mo caught the ball and turned around and sent a through ball to Walcott, Martinez became a little uneasy.

However, as Walcott's shot almost killed Wigan Athletic's goalkeeper, and the football bounced back into the penalty area and was cleared, Martinez felt a little relieved.

Let Li Mo pass the ball

Isn't this a hidden secret?

Even if Li Mo spreads it.

Among Arsenal's forwards, which one has a good ability to seize opportunities in front of the goal?

Putting Li Mo further away from players seems to limit his strongest scoring ability.

Martinez stood on the sidelines and felt a little relieved after seeing this scene.

Li Mo is indeed very active, and he is actually quite confident in his passing.

There were also a few good shots, but they were all missed.

This also made him a little discouraged.

So in the fifteenth minute of the game, he got the ball at the edge of the penalty area and took a step forward to pass the ball. This action actually caused Wigan Athletic's defense to retreat collectively, creating a small gap.

"good chance!!"

Li Mo immediately shot!

A long shot came.

Li Mo is not Cazorla.

Wenger asked Li Mo to retreat to make up for the weakness in passing and receiving in the midfield, but it did not mean that he would abandon his martial arts skills and stop him from scoring.

Against a low defensive team like Wigan Athletic.

sometimes.

There are more opportunities on the outside of the defence.

Just like it is now.

"Li Mo shoots!!!"

Amid the exclamations of the commentators, Martinez's expression changed slightly.

The football stuck to the turf and rushed towards the goal.

"GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!"

Accompanied by shouts from the commentators.

The football crossed the goal line and swept the net.

The players at Wigan Athletic were a little dumbfounded. Li Mo was active between the back line and the midfield line, even frequently catching and passing the ball, playing the role of a No. 10 player.

This made Wigan Athletic players very uncomfortable.

Li Mo, who they had expected to keep attacking their defense, was suddenly dawdling on the outside.

Instead, Podolski and Wilcott kept pushing forward to disturb their defense.

Wigan Athletic did not expect this situation, so they could only follow the pre-match arrangements and guard the Arsenal players on the front line.

result

But it gave Li Mo a long-range shot opportunity.

It was this opportunity that penetrated their players.

Martinez on the sidelines shook his arm in annoyance.

be cheated! !

He turned to look at Wenger, this old guy is really an old fox! !

Wenger applauded from the sidelines.

It was indeed a stroke of genius for him to let Li Mo retreat, disrupting the opponent's defensive deployment and giving Li Mo greater freedom and space.

His passing and shooting can create threats.

An all-around center who can score wherever he is placed!

"Arsenal took the lead in the first ten minutes! A perfect start! Li Mo! Li Mo! Thirty-fourth league goal! He is now officially on par with the legendary Alan Shearer and Andy Cole!!"

to the exclamations of the commentators.

Li Mo opened his arms and ran wildly at the Emirates Stadium to celebrate.

The camera locked on his back.

"From now on! He stands side by side with the legend!"

amid the narrator’s roar.

Li Mo was overwhelmed by his Arsenal teammates.

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