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438 The Battle of the Championship(1/2)

On the fourth day after Liverpool won the League Cup from the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, the team went to challenge Leeds United away.

Although Murphy scored a goal in the 21st minute for Liverpool to score, Leeds United then fought hard, and Alan Smith and Viduka tied the score and overtook it one after another. However, in the 43rd minute, Kuyt's goal equalized the score for Liverpool.

Neither side improved much in the second half, and Liverpool was also very tired. It was obvious that they had just experienced the League Cup championship and relaxed after winning the League. Even if they were replaced by an all-around substitute, Ronaldo could not change the situation. In the end, they were tied by Leeds United 2:2 away.

Arsenal defeated Charlton 2-1 at home, but the Gunners were not in a good situation. They took the lead with Pire's free kicks and Henry's fast break in the second and fourth minutes, but Charlton played better than Arsenal for all the remaining time of the game and scored a goal in the second half.

As a result, Liverpool fell behind Arsenal by 3 points after the 27th round of make-up matches.

Yang Cheng did not respond much to this result.

"I don't think there is anything about this. It's only 3 points. Don't forget that we have another league game with Arsenal. We will fill these 3 points at Highbley Stadium. As for Arsenal, they'd better ask God to worship Buddha and will not lose points in the future!"

After the league's make-up match, Liverpool encountered Birmingham led by Steve Bruce in the FA Cup draw. In the end, Liverpool lost 0-1 away to Birmingham, but was defeated in the FA Cup.

However, three days later, Liverpool, who was in a state of intensive team, beat Ligue 1 Marseille 2-0 at home, laying an advantage for himself to advance to the next round.

On March 13, in the second round of the league, Liverpool defeated Southampton 2:0 away, Arsenal also defeated Blackburn 2:0 away, and Chelsea defeated Bolton 2:0 away, and all three teams successfully won their opponents.

However, Manchester United unexpectedly lost to their rivals Manchester City 1:4 in the Manchester derby.

In this game, Ferguson's team's problems were completely exposed. The midfielder's loss made it very easy for them to advance in the ball and it was easy to defend. Especially after Giggs was absent, Keegan seized this point and chased Manchester United and finally won the big victory in this derby.

After this loss, Ferguson publicly stated that Manchester United has lost the right to compete for the championship this season, and he believes that the Premier League champion this season will compete between Arsenal and Liverpool.

"If it's a personal relationship, I'm more optimistic about Yang Cheng, but unfortunately, I don't want to see Liverpool win the championship, so I think Arsenal will laugh to the end, but Wenger's team has a big problem, that is, their lineup is not thick enough, but Arsenal is currently moving forward in the Champions League, League and the FA Cup, which I think is a big hidden danger."

"On the other hand, it is obvious that after getting the League Cup, Yang Cheng played in the FA Cup with a full substitute and lost to Birmingham. That's because he focused all his energy on the League Cup and the League. Although the League Cup has gathered strong teams this season, the pressure has always been less than that of the Champions League, and it is difficult to guarantee that Yang Cheng will not give up the useless League Cup and win the league championship with all his heart!"

But the reporter quickly smiled and reminded Ferguson that his team was influencing the championship trend.

In the 30th round, Manchester United challenged Arsenal away, in the 35th round, Liverpool challenged Manchester United away, and in the 32nd round, Liverpool challenged Arsenal away, which formed the three highly anticipated battles to win the championship this season, because any game may affect the trend of the league championship.

In the 29th round of the league, Liverpool beat Wolves 3-0 at home after a week of rest, and Arsenal also defeated Bolton 2-1 at home. The two teams continued to maintain the momentum of moving forward together.

In the middle of the week, Liverpool went to France to challenge Marseille, but the two sides tied 1:1. Liverpool eliminated the Ligue 1 powerhouse with a total score of 3:1 and successfully entered the League Cup.

Liverpool's strong opponent is Benfica from Portugal.

Back in the Premier League, in the 30th round, Arsenal faced Manchester United's challenge at the Hembley Stadium. Although Henry scored for Arsenal in the first half, Saha's last-minute goal allowed Manchester United to retreat from the Hembley Stadium, and the two sides tied a 1:1 draw.

Liverpool challenged Leicester City away. This team that is determined to relegate this season has put on an iron-cage defensive team at its home court, which ultimately forced Liverpool to accept a 0-0 depressed match and missed a great opportunity to chase Arsenal in vain.

Yang Cheng has no choice but to do this. Relegation teams have always been difficult because they will try everything, but Liverpool cannot do it and will be reserved. Therefore, many teams are unwilling to meet relegation teams. Instead, those teams that are already straits are much easier to play.

After a week of rest, Liverpool took his home court and welcomed Blackburn.

Yang Cheng's team completely defeated Blackburn 4-0 at his home court, achieving a key victory.

As a competitor, Arsenal encountered the opponent's siege in Portsmouth, and in the end the two sides tied 1:1, which once again confirmed that the team that was determined to relegate was an unreasonable madman.

After the game ended, Liverpool began to face a key showdown with Arsenal.

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"Arsenal is a very outstanding team, they have an excellent main lineup..."

At the pre-match press conference, Yang Cheng smiled and talked to the media about his next opponent Arsenal. He has always given him some praise in his usual style, and then changed the subject.

"But, be careful, it's just the main lineup!"

The reporters below immediately started to riot. Once Yang Cheng's words were out, they would definitely cause another wave of criticism and accusation. This guy, like Ferguson, likes to fan the flames.

"Everyone knows that only a team with a strong bench can achieve better results. Of course, I don't rule out that some teams can win championships with their main lineups, but this is unrealistic. Teams will always lose injuries, which is inevitable, but Arsenal has not done a good job in this regard."

"Look at our bench, look at Manchester United and Chelsea's bench, and then look back at Arsenal's bench. I don't understand why Wenger doesn't work hard on this?" Yang Cheng was suspicious.

The money to introduce Reyes was enough for Wenger to introduce two or three bench players with good strength, but he did not do so.

As for Arsenal now, it is not too poor. At least 18 million pounds or something can be obtained, but Wenger is obviously not going to introduce it.

"The absence of Gilberto and Edu will completely become the turning point of this season, and Wenger will definitely pay a heavy price because he does not pay enough attention to the substitute lineup!"

Yang Cheng's words are actually not new. In England, many media have commented on Wenger's signing strategy, believing that it is his biggest disadvantage to underestimate the thickness of the bench.

Not to mention anything else, those who sit on the bench with Liverpool are powerful stars such as Murphy, Harman, and Kuyt. Who is the bench of Arsenal? Fabregas, Sendros, and Reyes. These people are either too small, lack game training, or are not adapted to the Premier League.

"Mr. Yang Cheng, you defeated Arsenal twice this season. Wenger said this time that he would defeat Liverpool at Highbury Stadium to take revenge. What do you think?" a reporter asked with a smile.

"I welcome you anytime!" Yang Cheng said with a smile, but quickly shook his head, "However, I don't think they have such a chance."

"Why?"

"I'll definitely get him!" Yang Cheng said with a smile, but did not directly explain the reason.

It is obvious that Yang Cheng is playing a puzzle, and before the game, no one will tell the opponent's biggest loophole, right?

"What I can say is that we are very confident in this game at Liverpool. We have a psychological advantage in playing Arsenal. We will have a very good result at Highbury Stadium."

After a pause, Yang Cheng stood up and said confidently to the reporter below: "Before this game, the league leader was Arsenal, and after this game, the league champion was our Liverpool!"

After saying that, he turned around and left.

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"If Wenger heard this, you would be so angry that he would bleed from all directions!" Benitez said with a smile as he watched the broadcast of Yang Cheng's words on TV.

The Spaniards would not attack their opponents as ostentatiously as Yang Cheng. Although it was a war of words, Benitez would not do such things. Talking about things has never been his strength. Instead, Yang Cheng came out from time to time to fight with others.

"That's the best. I hope that Arsenal teams want to kill me!" Yang Cheng didn't mind at all.

This is a combat strategy of Yang Cheng.

At this point, neither side of the game can hide anything anymore.

Arsenal's Gilberto and Edou were absent, Liverpool's Gerard and Finnan were absent. Both teams had wounded, so it was impossible to say who took advantage, but Liverpool had one advantage, that is, the bench was thick enough.

"The Arsenal team has a very special phenomenon!" Paul Bayer took over Yang Cheng's words, "He is very good at playing with the wind, and can only play with the wind. In addition, their control style this season has made them play smoothly, and they can play with any result and any scene."

"But their style of play is relatively weak and lacks the strength to control the game, which makes them messy as soon as they fall behind, and they are not going well as the game becomes very irritable. Vieira is a typical example. He has eaten so many red cards, but he just doesn't learn his lesson. Why? Environment!"

"There is another point. I think Arsenal also lacks concentration and is too casual. He is prone to provocation and influenced by the outside world!"

Paul Bayer's words were immediately confirmed by Tim Hank.

"So they are the team that has complained the most about the referees in the past few seasons, far higher than other teams."

"The typical French character is romantic, elegant and calm!" Yang Cheng commented with a smile.

Wenger himself is a very French Frenchman. The players in the team, Henry, Pire, Borgkamp, ​​and Lyonberg, are all of this type of players. Even Vieira, who has the most red cards in the Premier League, is actually very French-style, so Florentino gave up Marklele, who lacks French flavor for him.

For this game, with Gerald's injury absent, Yang Cheng has decided to make adjustments.

Gerrard is a very important attack point for Liverpool this season. His suspension due to accumulated yellow cards will inevitably affect Liverpool's frontcourt offense, so Yang Cheng decided to adjust the lineup.

In front is the trident composed of Drogba, Robben and Cristiano Ronaldo, behind is the three midfielders composed of Davis, Carrick and Essin, the defense is Riser, Hepia, Carragher and Glen Johnson, and the goalkeeper is Reina.

Since the Spanish goalkeeper replaced Dudek as the first, although his performance was not very stable, he was at least much more reliable than the Poles. In addition, he had young potential, Yang Cheng was happy to let him continue to hone his position.

This is the first time Liverpool has used trident this season, and Yang Cheng certainly hopes to gain something.

Moreover, with Gilberto and Edu absent, Arsenal's defense protection will inevitably be affected.

Just as everyone was discussing, Yang Cheng received a message, which was about Wenger's counterattack against Yang Cheng's words when he was interviewed by the media. He believed that his team was very unfavorable in the schedule and always faced strong opponents in the European competitions, while Liverpool took a big advantage in the schedule.

Arsenal is indeed in a very disadvantageous situation today, because they were eliminated by Ranieri's Chelsea in the Champions League strong knockout the day before yesterday, which allowed the Gunners to completely eliminate from European competitions, but what is even more tragic is that in the FA Cup on April 3, the Gunners lost 0:1 to Manchester United at home.

In just 10 days, the Gunners lost two consecutive games, which directly led to the Gunners' failure on both fronts, which made Arsenal only one league champion to compete for, so Wenger also attaches great importance to the next league game.

When Yang Cheng saw Wenger's comment, he immediately laughed and fought back on his Weibo.

"I have heard what Mr. Wenger meant. I think the Premier League schedule for next season should be like this. First, let UEFA set the schedule for the Champions League, then send the schedule to Mr. Wenger's office, and let Mr. Wenger and his assistants discuss it carefully, determine the Arsenal schedule, and then finalize the schedule for other teams."

"Well, I think this is great. I believe that if the schedule is arranged like this, Arsenal should be able to win the European Champions League. That will be the result of the joint efforts of all the teams and head coaches in the Premier League. I support it!"

After posting on Weibo, Yang Cheng seemed to feel that it was not satisfying enough.

"In my motherland, there is a saying that horses produced in the mild climate in the south are very beautiful, but not strong enough to withstand the cold storms in the north. Although horses produced in the bitter and cold north are not good-looking, they are better at enduring hardships. Because of this, in ancient wars, almost all war horses came from the north, and horses in the south are just good-looking!"

Yang Cheng liked Weibo a lot in his previous life. After traveling through time, he was a typical Weibo controller. Now he has more than 10 million fans on Weibo, and he is still the most popular celebrity on Weibo.

Just as Yang Cheng posted his Weibo, a message he followed came soon after.

"I'm so free, I'm here to accompany you, I miss you!" A resentful expression came from Aniston's Weibo.

As soon as the update was made, a group of fans followed suit, nothing more than thinking that Aniston confessed to Yang Cheng on Weibo.

A fan from Yang Cheng immediately appeared, "Caesar's spirit bursts out, and the American sweetheart is rippling."

Yang Cheng laughed at him. He and Aniston were nothing. Since the incident, both of them have regarded it as nothing, and they have not mentioned it. She has been to Liverpool twice or three times during this period. Yang Cheng has served as the host to entertain her, and occasionally flirted on Weibo, which is very satisfying.

He first let out a sweaty expression, "Sister, how can such a secret thing be said in such a secret way?"

Below is another group of fans following the trend, which is nothing more than the matter between Yang Cheng and Aniston.

"Who told you to forget me, so lonely!" Aniston replied immediately.

Too ambiguous and too numb!

The coaching team in the distance knew that he was playing Weibo again when he saw Yang Cheng's expression.
To be continued...
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