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Chapter 537 Surprise Them

Chapter 537 Surprise Them

Pei Wei shakes hands with Arsenal’s chairman Peter Hillwood in the stand box. The oldest chairman of the Premier League is 78 years old. His family has been in charge of Arsenal for more than 90 years. Today, with foreign capital entering the Premier League, Arsenal is one of the few clubs where a British chairman is held. He always respects the old man Pei Wei, because he is also approaching the age of being called an old man, old and old.

"Pei, you have already won three championships. How about giving us this championship?" Hill Wood said with a smile. Of course, he was joking. I have never heard of the Champions Cup final being given away. If you want to win it, you have to rely on your own ability.

"Haha, I want to save my bonus of 2000 million euros." Pei Wei said haha, but Hill Wood has not yet reached the stage of dementia. Compared with the champion of the Champions Cup, what is a mere 2000 million euros?Not to mention the honor of the quadruple crown...

After chatting with Hillwood for a few words, Pei Wei left and went to another box to meet Platini. The former French superstar held out his hand to him. Pei Wei just held Platini's hand and suddenly sneezed. Platini looked at Pei Wei with an embarrassed expression, wondering, did this guy do it on purpose?

"I'm sorry, it's probably Jose talking bad about me in the locker room again." Pei Wei didn't feel any embarrassment, and said haha: "I guess he is using the bonus I promised to stimulate the players. This guy, I will criticize him later."

Platini smiled reluctantly: "Pei, you have to pay attention to the club's balance of payments. UEFA does not allow clubs to overdraft their operations."

"Don't worry, Newcastle's business has always been very healthy." Pei Wei sneered in his heart, who wouldn't do the accounting?Besides, Newcastle is his personal club, and he can invest as much as he is willing to invest. If UEFA wants to punish Newcastle in this way, he doesn't mind a lawsuit with UEFA.

For UEFA, represented by Platini, the fact that both sides in the Champions League final are from England is an embarrassment for them, especially in this case, which is tantamount to giving UEFA a loud slap in the face.

Pei Wei still wanted to take a draw. He and his team were unforgiving: "Mr. Chairman, when we win the championship, we will thank you very much. Thank you that the schedule after we entered the quarterfinals is so beneficial to us... Haha..."

Platini looked at Pei Wei's back and shook his head helplessly. Who made Newcastle's performance this season so good?It should be a little arrogant...

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After a short rest, as the start of the game approached, the noise in the stands of the Velodum Stadium became louder and louder. All the fans were waiting for the players from both sides to appear on the field. At this moment, amidst the loud live music, the players from both sides stood in two rows and walked out of the stadium one by one!

Neither the Newcastle players nor the Arsenal players greeted each other when they were in the player channel. Although they were already familiar with each other, in this case, there was no affection to tell.At the same time, several players in special confrontation positions were still looking at each other with unfriendly eyes, Essien was staring at Fabregas, White was staring at Long Bisheng...

Unanimous cheers sounded from the stands. Amidst the cheers, the players walked past the Big Ears Cup and walked into the stadium. They lined up to accept photos from the reporters. The staff hurriedly withdrew the sign in the center of the stadium.

Taylor beat Cesc Fabregas in the toss to claim the toss, while Arsenal took the kick-off.

"Are they kicking off? Let Arsenal control the ball at our feet, we are a bit disadvantaged." Mourinho shook his head slightly, he wanted to pick a side.

"It doesn't matter, we will always get the ball." Pei Wei said with a smile.

"You are very confident." Mourinho looked back at Pei Wei.

"That's because of you and these excellent players." Pei Wei waved his hand: "And I always think that the team I lead will create at least one great season...it will definitely be this season. My premonition is amazing. I said that if I want to win the championship, I will definitely be able to win the championship."

Mourinho smiled and turned his head away again. Not only Pei Wei, he also has such strong self-confidence, but his self-confidence is not based on any illusory assumptions, but he has sufficient confidence in his team.

On the pitch, after shaking hands with the referees and Cesc Fabregas again, Taylor returned to his own half and beckoned the rest of the players over.

"We're going to have a great season, does anyone have any doubts about that?" Taylor said to the rest of the team, holding out his hand.

Long Bisheng was the first to push his hand up: "I'm not here to win the runner-up."

"If you want to win, win the championship." Messi put his hand up for the second time.

"Victory must belong to us." Gerrard made the third.

The fourth is the whole body. All hands are put on it. Hands of different skin colors and sizes are tightly piled up, and the pile is getting higher and higher, like a hill.

"Come on! Create a great season!" Everyone waved their hands down and scattered on the court.

In the other half, Arsenal's players also formed a circle, which was the final pre-war mobilization.

"Guys, remember what the boss said just now." Fabregas said: "In the boss's career, there is only one regret left. We have never won this honor. Maybe this will be the last chance for the boss and us to win the Champions League. We have missed the league and can't miss the Champions League. Come on!"

"Come on! Win our first championship!"

When the players of both sides stood up in their positions and were about to kick off, the boiling Velodham Stadium suddenly fell silent. At this moment, all the sounds disappeared, and everyone held their breath, waiting for the start of the game.

In a corner of the stands, Lu Xiaoshan clasped his hands and prayed: "God, let him win the last championship of this season."

Ning Xi didn't believe in gods, but at this time, she would rather have gods who could help them and Long Bisheng fulfill this wish.

"Come on, Newcastle!" Nie Fei thought in his heart, "What I haven't finished, you have to finish!"

On the other side, Sun Chenghai was also praying: "Let the professor win this championship, he is only short of this one."

Aylin and the others among them were much more relaxed. They watched the game with an attitude of admiration. Although they supported Newcastle, which had a close relationship with Yunjiatianyu, they had never played in Newcastle after all. Their feelings for this team were not as deep as Nie Fei's, nor as Sun Chenghai's feelings for Arsenal.

The referee stood in the middle circle, raised his hand and looked at the watch on his wrist, then put the whistle in his mouth, and blew the kick-off whistle vigorously.

At the moment when the whistle passed into the sky, Bella passed the ball to Bendtner, and then accelerated to run forward, and the flashes of countless camera lenses sounded in the stands.

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Fabregas held the ball in the midfield. Long Bisheng and Messi rushed towards him aggressively. Fabregas turned around slightly and made a movement to pass back, which caused Messi to stretch his feet to grab the ball. Then he suddenly dunked the ball behind him and passed between Messi and Long Bisheng!

"Brilliant midfield dribble! Cesc Fabregas looks in good form today!"

Fabregas got rid of the two strikers in one breath, Messi and Long Bisheng were stunned for a moment. Although they didn't use all their strength when they rushed forward, Fabregas didn't have to take such a risk. After all, if the ball was intercepted at the beginning, it would be a big blow to the team's morale. Fabregas, who is usually calm, would not take such a risk...

Gerrard, who was closely behind them, immediately followed up. Fabregas didn't take the ball anymore, but knocked the ball to Sagna who assisted from the left. Wilshere who cut inside attracted Maicon's attention. Sagna directly passed the ball into the penalty area!

Bendtner, who was at the front point, caught the attention of Taylor and Dawson, and Bella, who followed at the point, fell to the ground and shot with a shovel!

Arsenal created an excellent shooting opportunity at the beginning!

Just when the Arsenal fans in the stands were about to jump up and cheer, Cech made a great save. His sharp reflexes allowed him to make a save when Vela shoveled the shot. The ball arrived and blocked the ball out of the baseline with one hand!

"World-class save! Cech saved Newcastle! Newcastle's defense had a huge gap just now, and they ignored Vela's jumping in! If it weren't for Petr Cech's wonderful performance, they might repeat the situation where they were defeated by Everton in the FA Cup final a week and a half ago!"

Mourinho and Pei Wei broke into a cold sweat at the same time. Arsenal is not Everton. Newcastle only relied on Long Bisheng's sudden outbreak to turn defeat into victory after being led by Everton.

"Damn! Concentrate! Don't forget what we said in the locker room just now!" Taylor roared, and Dawson smiled apologetically at him. It was his mistake just now. Taylor had already gone to stare at Bendtner, but he didn't notice Bella's insertion.

Wenger shook his head regretfully. He didn't expect Arsenal to create such a good opportunity from the beginning. Fabregas played a huge role in the attack just now. If he can score, the next game will be much easier.

For the corner kick, Petr Cech again accurately judged the landing point of the corner kick taken by Nasri, and he struck out ahead of time and held the ball tightly in his arms.

"Very good." Mourinho gave a thumbs up to the field. He was indeed a little passive at the beginning, but Cech's performance nipped this bad sign in the bud.

The Arsenal players began to retreat to prevent Newcastle's quick counterattack, but Cech did not immediately throw the ball to attack, but waited for the Arsenal players to retreat before throwing the ball: "Guys! Give them a good look!"

"Newcastle didn't take advantage of the trend to launch a quick counterattack...Are they going to compete with Arsenal in possession of the ball?" ESPN's commentator said doubtfully.

He was right. Essien did not launch an attack with a long pass after receiving Petr Cech's hand throw. Although this season's long pass from the backcourt passed through the frontcourt and Long Bisheng won the header. One of Newcastle's most effective offensive methods, but Newcastle did not do this.

Arsenal's short-pass offense relies on Fabregas as the core. He is Arsenal's brain and processor, organizing the offense through his own passing and continuous distribution of the ball.And what about Newcastle?Newcastle does not have such a playmaker. Few of them hold the ball a lot, but everyone holds the ball a lot. Coupled with Long Bisheng who retreats frequently, everyone in Newcastle’s frontcourt has the ability to quickly pass the ball to the feet of their teammates after taking the ball. Faced with such skillful and fast cooperation, it is difficult for Arsenal players to break the ball directly from their feet.

Gerrard took the ball in the middle, and when he saw Song Chao rushing towards him, he didn't pass the ball immediately, but passed the ball when Song Tie came up, making Song Bai run.

After receiving the ball, Franck Ribery walked towards the wing. Bell drew the attention of Arsenal's defense from behind, but Ribery did not cooperate with Bell, but passed the ball to the right with a big foot. Maicon jumped up and gave the ball to Messi. Messi took the ball from the corner of the penalty area.

Ustari jumped up to reach the ball, then jumped up again, grabbing the ball ahead of Long Bisheng.

Arsenal launched a counterattack, but encountered Newcastle's tenacious interception in the midfield. Essien wrapped his hands and feet around Cesc Fabregas, making Arsenal's midfielder unable to even get the ball. Arsenal could only shift the focus of attack to Wilshere.

"Dragon!" Maicon yelled, and sent a long pass to the frontcourt. There were still many Newcastle offensive players in the frontcourt at this time, and it was a good opportunity to counterattack.

Long Bisheng ran to the point where the ball landed, and while looking back to observe the trajectory of the ball, he used his body to hold White firmly behind him. He would not lose to anyone in this kind of wrestling. After restraining White's take-off, Long Bisheng jumped up and threw the ball in the air to Messi next to him.

Messi adjusted his movements while catching the ball. Facing the pounced on by Arsenal left-back Sagna, Messi kept his upper body still, and quickly flicked the ball to the side with his feet, dodging Sagna's outstretched foot, and then moved the ball forward, breaking through Sagna's defense.

After breaking through, Messi led the ball forward, and Sagna chased after him closely. Seeing that he had almost broken through to the corner of the penalty area, Messi suddenly stopped and turned around to pull the ball, once again dodged Sania who was chasing back, and then sent the ball to the front of the penalty area.

Vermaelen rushed from the side and blocked the ball with his body. The ball fell to Ribery's feet. Ribery broke through the penalty area again and then lobbed the ball.

"Newcastle immediately retaliated... Two consecutive shots showed their much more aggressive offensive attitude than usual. The top three players all shot. This is not the same as Newcastle usually. They uncharacteristically suppressed Arsenal with aggressive offense. Mourinho seems to want to make some changes in such an important game. Judging from the current few minutes of the game, this change brings a positive side."

Mourinho’s expression is a little better. The danger after the opening seems to be just an exception. Now the game seems to be on the track of Newcastle-that is, to use offense to suppress the offensive-oriented Arsenal, so that they become uncomfortable and do not leave Arsenal with too much room for movement, especially their midfielder Fabregas. Defensively, the threat to Newcastle's defense will become smaller. From now on, he and his team have achieved this.

To deal with a team like Arsenal, it is not necessary to use a solid defense and a quick counterattack to deal with it. It is also a good way to use offense to make the opponent's offense unable to play.

At the same time, the consensus before the game was that Newcastle would adopt good counterattack tactics to deal with Arsenal, which also strengthened Mourinho’s determination to do the opposite. No one would think that Newcastle would suddenly change their style of play.

This is what the Newcastle players said before to surprise each other. For Arsenal, Newcastle's use of this tactic also brought them opportunities, it just depends on whether they can grasp it.

Mourinho stood up, slapped the field twice, and then waved his hand vigorously.

Just keep attacking like this until you score a goal!At that time, the game will enter the rhythm we are used to!

(End of this chapter)