Chapter 12: The Plain Erickson

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As soon as the game started, the rhythm was immediately picked up.

Manchester City does not want to be fought too much by Arsenal in the midfield. Once Arsenal controls the rhythm, it will not be good news for Manchester City.

Although their midfielder is indeed very strong, Arsenal's midfielder has received a major reinforcement this season, and they do not dare to be careless about this.

Rather than being passive, it is better to take the initiative.

For this reason, after Manchester City won the ball, they took the lead in launching an attack, using their possession rate and forward penetration to continuously put pressure on Arsenal's defense.

It has to be said that after fully recovering, Manchester City's offensive capabilities have also been greatly improved.

Their firepower is very fierce, and they are often able to use small-scale conduction in local areas to put pressure on Arsenal.

However, they still dare not pass the ball to the right wing and involve too much in the area defended by Lucai.

Manchester City's offensive ability is very strong.

But Arsenal's defensive ability is not weak either.

On the scene, Arsenal was indeed passive, but they did not panic at all, even though the opponent's conduct was very fast and well-organized.

But Arsenal's defense was also quick to position and did not give Manchester City room to advance in dangerous areas.

For this reason, Manchester City's offense was very fierce, but they were unable to penetrate Arsenal's penalty area.

Arsenal drove away Manchester City players while patiently building their own defensive network.

As long as the defensive network is not penetrated, just stand in the right position and wait patiently.

The situation on the field was very stalemate, and the substitute players of the two teams off the field were also focused on watching this battle in the Premier League Tianwang Mountain.

For some new players, the quality of this game is as high as a Champions League final.

Manchester City's offense is very sharp and very stable, without conceding the ball.

Arsenal's defense is even more disappointing. Under such a sharp attack from Manchester City, they will still take their time.

Even Buffon looked at the court without blinking and exclaimed, "What a tough defense!"

Arsenal's defense is not a hard-driving one.

Instead, it's like a swamp. As long as you enter the defensive area, you will be marked and chased and intercepted, forcing you to pass the ball to where Arsenal needs it.

Under this proactive defense, Arsenal patiently waited for opportunities.

Sure enough, the opportunity came.

As soon as Sterling held the ball, he encountered Kante's sudden attack. Arsenal players flanked and attacked him from three sides.

In panic, Sterling could only move in a wide range, trying to take the ball out.

Sterling's footwork is still good, but he was disturbed at this moment, so he failed to pass the ball in place.

The ball landed between Lucky and Bernardo Silva.

The two also started running towards the landing spot at the same time. When fighting for the landing spot, Bernabeu Silva's thin body problem was exposed.

Lucky almost effortlessly squeezed the opponent out and occupied the landing spot.

While leaning on Bernardo Silva, he raised his foot and steadily removed the ball.

Immediately, Lucky passed the ball across to Kanter, and Kanter pushed forward.

The ball came to Eriksen's feet.

Eriksen looked back before catching the ball, and sure enough, the Manchester City players had already stepped forward to press him.

In order not to be pushed and fouled by the opponent, Eriksson knocked the ball horizontally to Eriksson, then bypassed the opponent's press and ran to another space. Before the Manchester City players blocked him again, he passed the ball to Lucai again. .

The two played a simple one-two match, and with a succession of kicks, Eriksen slowed down the somewhat impatient pace.

Not to mention anything else, just these few passes are enough to be outstanding.

Eriksen's first goal received fierce applause from Arsenal fans.

"A very confident and continuous pass to stabilize the ball. In the past, Arsenal usually counterattacked directly in this situation. This is when Kai did not come forward, and it was difficult for Wilshere to make this kind of continuous pass. Cooperation stabilized the rhythm, and now Eriksson finished it cleanly. "

Andy Gray couldn't help but sigh in admiration.

After slowing down the pace, Arsenal's offense also advanced very steadily.

Eriksen used the width of the field on both sides to continuously make transfers. While ensuring the ball, he connected with his teammates and quickly gave key information.

This ensured that Arsenal would not be forced to concede the ball.

With continuous transfers and tests, Manchester City's defense was forced back bit by bit.

Until they approached the penalty area, Manchester City, who felt deeply in danger, were unwilling to retreat anymore. They began to press fiercely, hoping to complete the steal.

But in the face of pressure, Eriksson's choice was also very cunning.

He has absolutely no desire to show off, show off his ball-holding ability, or make wide-range moves like other midfielders.

After receiving the request, he looked up and observed that the opponent was about to press, and he immediately turned around and passed the ball back.

With an unpretentious pass back, the ball returned to the safest position.

Lucky stepped on the ball and dribbled horizontally for a distance without rushing to release the ball.

Seeing this scene, Manchester City gritted their teeth and continued to press forward. They could only use this high-pressure pressure to put pressure on Arsenal and force them to concede the ball.

At this time, Eriksen had already reached the neutral position again, and Lucai easily picked out the ball and immediately ran forward.

The two players, one in front and one behind, completed a smooth crossover.

When the ball came to Lucky's feet in the frontcourt again, Manchester City realized the danger.

"Don't let him kick! Stick to someone!"

David Silva rushed to Lucky and reminded his teammates loudly.

Manchester City's players were also facing a formidable enemy at this time. They had seen Lucky's long shots too many times.

For this reason, they all became nervous.

Even goalkeeper Morais was ready to save at any time.

Seeing that the opponent was facing a formidable enemy and was ready, Lucky had no space for a long shot, so he turned around again and passed the ball to Eriksen.

The two almost copied the previous action and completed a crossover run.

This time, Eriksen went forward and Lucky stayed behind.

And Manchester City still failed to grab the ball.

This scene gave Guardiola a headache.

"Pressing must be decisive, everyone moves at the same time, what are you doing in the frontcourt? Are you watching the show?"

Facing Guardiola's roar, Manchester City players also felt a little pressure.

After completing the reinforcement, Arsenal's midfield put more pressure on them.

This is not the kind of direct pressure, but the kind of pressure that is not triggered and creates danger at any time.

Compared to this situation, they still prefer the previous Arsenal, where the attack or counterattack has always been straight forward, unlike now, under the leadership of the Dane, playing such an uncomfortable tactic.

But Arsenal couldn't find a chance to kick.

Manchester City's defense is still very hard.

Just when Eriksson was a little difficult to decide, Luka shouted from the back; "Corner kick!"

Hearing this, Eriksson's face was shocked, and he immediately passed the ball to the side.

Aubameyang also knows very well, driving straight in and going down the side.

If you can pass the ball, pass it, and if you can't pass it, look for an opportunity to ask for a corner kick.

Sure enough, under the interference of the opponent's full-back, Aubameyang had no space to kick, but he still chose to cross.

The ball hit the opponent's full-back Zinchenko's leg and flew out of the baseline.

Arsenal got the first corner kick of the game.

Eriksson ran to the corner kick point, and Lukay also stepped forward to prepare for the header.

"Cheer up, keep an eye on Giroud and Kai!"

Laporte shouted loudly.

Kompany's departure made him the core of Manchester City's defense. With a height of 191, he is also a good header.

But facing the two-way pressure of Lukay and Giroud, he did not dare to take it lightly.

Lukay and Giroud were both marked by Manchester City, and they would never let the two of them complete the header easily.

And Eriksson also completed the free throw at this time.

The ball was very fast, quickly passing through the middle and flying towards the back point.

"Watch him"

Laporta was about to say watch Lukay, but when he turned around, he saw Mane suddenly appear at the back post and headed the ball easily.

The ball flew into the goal.

Goalkeeper Morais didn't even react.

Arsenal scored a goal in the first corner kick, with Mane helping Arsenal score the first goal.