Manchester United, who was one goal behind, began to exert force on the court...

Today, even if Manchester United is not as strong as the top overall strength, the team's attack power is really strong. And when everyone works together, no matter who the opponent is, it will be very difficult to defend Manchester United's attack.

In the 11th minute, Lukaku received a pass from Yang Xiaozhuang on the right near Arsenal's free throw point, and headed towards the goal, but was hugged by Arsenal goalkeeper Ospina.

In the 14th minute, Lukaku headed the ball at the top of the arc to Yang Xiaozhuang outside the penalty area on the right. Then Yang Xiaozhuang noticed Herrera who rushed up from behind and passed the ball into the penalty area with a diagonal line. However, when Herrera was about to break into the penalty area, she was pulled down by Wilshire who was retreating to defend... a yellow card!

In the 19th minute, Yang Xiaozhuang dribbled the ball over Nacho on the right and sent a cross. Lacazette, who retreated to his own penalty area to defend. Seeing that the ball was not flying high, he tried hard to jump up and headed the ball directly in the air and blocked the ball.

After landing, Lacazette paused for a moment and immediately fell on the lawn...

After checking Lacazette, the Arsenal team doctor confirmed that it was because he made a jumping move that exceeded his limit, which caused the thigh muscles on his left leg to be strained... The battle card is not allowed!

After only 20 minutes of the game, Lacazette left the game...

Now, Arsenal fans began to worry. The French winger bought by Arsenal from Ligue 1 Lyon this season is really not personal. Including the current game, Lacazette has played 19 league games for Arsenal, scoring 12 goals and assisting 4 times. In the Champions League, Lacazette has scored 4 goals and assisted 1 time.

No matter which Arsenal fan, it must admit that Arsenal's signings this season are still very powerful. Whether it is Aubameyang, Lacazette, or Mkhitaryan, they have played a huge role under the command of the "Professor", allowing the "Gunners" to find a state of full firepower this season.

It is also because of the attack line composed of these three people that Ozil's ability to pass the ball and control the rhythm was fully utilized.

But now... the first half of the key battle with Manchester United at home was only halfway through, and Lacazette was injured in the fight. The team's attack power would definitely drop by a level, and it would be difficult to create a threat to Manchester United.

Wenger asked the team's Nigerian winger Ivobi to start warming up when Lacazette was injured. When he was sure that Lacazette could not play, he quickly replaced the French winger with Ivobi.

As for the effect... I don't know yet!

But Wenger could foresee that his team's winning rate in this game would probably drop by at least 10% because of Lacazette's departure!

The "Professor" is not a fool. He can lead Arsenal to dominate the English football world for more than ten years. He is also a genuine old fox. The team is only one goal ahead of Manchester United now... there is no guarantee of victory at all!

But... Wenger also has his own strategy!

After the substitution, Wenger immediately passed his latest tactical instructions to the team: "Retreat... compress the space in the second half... Don't let their midfield control the ball at will, grab it!"

Arsenal is still the leading side now. Even if it is just a ball, it has the initiative to choose. Since my attack line can no longer create pressure on the opponent like before, then take it back and play a defensive counterattack.

Although Arsenal, who played at home, changed to defensive tactics while leading, it would not cause any dissatisfaction from fans. Today, Arsenal faces Manchester United, which has shown a strong recovery posture this season. As long as we can win the game... no matter what tactics he uses!

The situation in the game has gradually become friendly to Manchester United and has even begun to take the initiative, but Manchester United's offense... is too difficult!

Mustafi and Koscheerny are the kind of central defenders who can play with Lukaku. When the two team up, they will basically not give Lukaku any chance.

When Manchester United played on the court, the offensive routines were basically formulated around the Belgian center, and the main ones were also played. Yang Xiaozhuang's right side was not the main direction of the team's offense.

When Lukaku was stared to death, even if Manchester United took the initiative, their attacks again and again were...returning in vain!

Mourinho frowned and tightened his brows off the court, constantly thinking about how his team should adjust to get a goal to tie the score first. But after thinking about it, Mourinho suddenly realized his tactics... there was something wrong!

There is a big problem!

After Lukaku transferred to Manchester United this season, some of the offensive routines he formulated were still very powerful at the beginning. Even if he was familiar with the opponent, as long as the opponent did not have a central defender who could withstand Lukaku in the team, Manchester United would always be able to successfully attack.

But today...it's not possible!

When the two defenders Mustafi and Koscheerny joined forces, they really focused Lukaku too closely. One specifically fought against Lukaku and the other specifically seized the opportunity to grab the ball from the side. The "Little Warcraft" had no room to play.

Then... Manchester United's offense exposed the problem of rigidity in the offensive and lack of change.

In this case, if Manchester United can equalize the score, it depends on luck!

Seeing that there was not much time left in the first half, Mourinho finally made a decision... change the formation!

In the second half, Manchester United had to make some changes, and let Yang Xiaozhuang play the fake center in the middle, use Martial to replace Lukaku to play the left, Rashford play the right, and then let the two wingers move the position closer to the middle.

In this way, Pogba and Herrera in the middle are responsible for coordinating the overall situation. The three kids in front are constantly attacking Arsenal's defense. As long as they can pay attention to their relationship and interact, they are likely to launch ever-changing attacks.

As soon as the whistle sounded at the end of the first half, Mourinho walked into the passage and returned to the visiting team's locker room to prepare...

On Arsenal, all the players and fans still smiled relaxedly. They were satisfied with their ability to lead Manchester United by one goal in the first half. After all, the "Red Devils" are now the top of the standings and are the best-performing Premier League team this season. It would be difficult to lead...

Only the "professor" became more and more nervous after observing the expressions of Manchester United players...

Calm!

confidence!

Wenger didn't see any negative emotions on the faces of Manchester United players, as if they were not behind at this time, or... it was really not enough to put Manchester United players behind?

Awesome!
Chapter completed!