No. 770: Opponent - Manchester United, the match to decide the Premier League title is coming!
Back in London, Arsenal took only one day off before resuming training.
To Chen Fan's delight, Van Persie finally returned from injury!
Chen Fan punched him in the chest: "Damn, you're finally back!" ”
There is endless bitterness in these words.
Van Persie patted him on the shoulder and said: "For the rest of the game, you just have to look for space and get ready to shoot, and the passing is up to me!" ”
Chen Fan laughed a few times and said loudly to his teammates: "Brothers, I have a treat tonight, and I won't go home if I don't get drunk!" ”
The players applauded.
"Who said you won't get drunk tonight?"
A small voice appeared, and along with this voice, an old man with gray hair walked into the dressing room.
"It's him!"
"Him!"
The teammates unceremoniously pointed at Chen Fan and sold him.
Chen Fan was sad in his heart, so he had to bite the bullet and say to Wenger: "Coach, isn't it happy to see Robin back, so ......"
Wenger glanced at Chen Fan, then at Van Persie, and stepped forward to give him a big hug: "It's good to come back!" It's good to be back! This way we have a greater certainty! ”
The day after tomorrow, the Premier League will be rekindled, and Arsenal will take on Manchester United at home, a game that will directly determine the course of the Premier League title this season.
With the difference now eight points between the two teams, Arsenal's chances of defending the title are indeed significant, but if they make a mistake, United only need three wins to overtake them.
A win for Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium would see the gap between the two teams close to five points and the Reds could win the final three rounds of fixtures in one fell swoop.
As long as Arsenal makes a mistake, Manchester United can turn the tables!
If they are overturned by Manchester United, the blow to Arsenal will be fatal.
If the two giants of the Premier League meet in the Champions League final, Manchester United is likely to defeat Arsenal and achieve the double with its superb momentum!
Even if Arsenal eventually win the FA Cup, they will not be able to make up for such losses and regrets.
Therefore, the Premier League is still important and Arsenal must "rebuild" in the Premier League and maintain this momentum in the Champions League and FA Cup.
In this way, it was possible for them to create a "treble" that is unprecedented in the history of the club!
If Arsenal can win Manchester United at home, the gap between the two teams will widen to 11 points, and with only three games left, they will already win the title early!
That way they can focus all their energy on the Champions League and FA Cup.
In other words, the upcoming Premier League match against Manchester United will not only determine whether Arsenal can win the Premier League three rounds early, but also have a profound impact on Arsenal's Champions League and FA Cup.
This is also the reason why Chen Fan and Wenger are so happy to see Van Persie.
The atmosphere in the dressing room relaxed suddenly, and Wenger smiled at the players and said: "After the second leg of the game with Real Madrid, I will pay for it, and you go to drink!" ”
The last two weeks have been crucial for Arsenal in determining what they can ultimately achieve this season, and if they are not careful, they will lose two of their most important trophies.
In other words, Arsenal has reached the final moment of attack, and after passing the two hurdles of Real Madrid and Manchester United, Arsenal can once again step into the Champions League final and win the Premier League in advance.
The players looked at each other and applauded.
"However, you have to go home before twelve o'clock, not too late, there are still many important games ahead."
The players nodded yes.
In any case, Van Persie's return has made Arsenal feel uplifted, and on the offensive line, Arsenal no longer relies on Chen Fan to support alone.
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On April 30, the Premier League was ignited again.
All eyes are on the pinnacle battle between Arsenal and Manchester United, with the Guardian saying: "This is the preview of this season's Champions League final! ”
The Daily Mail believes that Manchester United still have a good chance of winning at the Emirates Stadium: "Both teams have just played the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals, and although both teams have won, in terms of the process, Manchester United have an easier time, while Arsenal have won hard.
As you can see from the performance of the players after the game, not a single player for Manchester United fell on the turf after the game, while half of the players for Arsenal fell on the turf!
This shows that Arsenal consumes more energy.
Moreover, in terms of process, United were in complete control of the game, scoring a dominant victory with ease, and they have returned to their peak form.
Rooney's goal in the 23rd minute of the second half must have given him more confidence.
And Arsenal's victory came from Chen's personal performance, which was supported by him alone.
Although it is reported that Robin van Persie has returned from injury, it is unknown what his status will be.
And does Arsene Wenger dare to activate him right away?
Isn't he afraid that Robin van Persie will get injured again and miss the second leg against Real Madrid, or even the Champions League final?
Van Persie will come off the bench at most, so Arsenal can beat the in-form Manchester United with Chen alone?
Difficult! ”
London Business Daily relieved the pressure on Arsenal: "Actually, it is good to win the Premier League three rounds early, but even if you lose to them in this game, it will not be a big problem.
The defeat to the Red Devils leaves the Gunners five points ahead and two wins in our final three games, or two draws and one win, would be enough to guarantee the Gunners to defend their Premier League title.
It's just that the champion was produced later.
The pressure should be on Manchester United's side in this game, as long as they lose the game, they will completely lose the chance to fight for the title.
In the event of a draw, the difference between the two teams is still eight points, and with only three rounds remaining, they will basically lose the chance to compete for the title.
Therefore, the gunners should travel lightly and keep the peace! ”
The Manchester City Evening News cheered for the Red Devils: "The Red Devils can't afford to let the Gunners step on their shoulders to win the title, this game is more than the game itself!
This will be a game for the Red Devils to regain their confidence!
If this game can't stop the Gunners, it will have a huge impact on the Champions League final!
We have already lost to them in the FA Cup, we must not lose to them in the Premier League and the Champions League!
Red Devils warriors, it's time for you to go crazy and beat the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium to keep your chances at the Premier League title alive! ”
There are also media who believe that Ferguson will give up this game, after all, even if he beats the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium, it doesn't make much sense, but just keep the suspense of the Premier League title a little longer.
It's better to focus on the Champions League.
Ferguson has privately revealed that he will give the players a rotation. It's a good thing to beat the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium, but if the main players get injured from fatigue, it's more than worth the loss.
With Robin van Persie missing the first round against Real Madrid, Arsenal's attacking power has plummeted, and if it weren't for the greatness of Chan and Almunia, they would have suffered a defeat at the Bernabeu.
Ferguson should understand that although Manchester United have deeper bench depth than Arsenal, they can't afford to hurt either! ”