Chapter 68: The Dust Settles (Part II)

When the game was over, the Chelsea fans were not in a bad mood, the players were on the pitch to thank the fans for their support, they were getting closer and closer to the league title, with only 36, 37, 38, three league games remaining, Chelsea are now 11 points ahead of Arsenal with a game in hand, and have basically sealed the league title. If Abramovich had wanted to, he could have even given the players a championship bonus tonight.

Only the team's manager, Jose Mourinho, left first with a gloomy face and a pout, and he didn't even shake hands with Donne. Don looked at Mourinho's back and smiled, not annoyed by Mourinho's lack of grace, because he could fully understand the Portuguese mood. Losing to someone he doesn't want to lose - a draw is also a kind of "loss" for Mourinho - and he can come up and shake his hand with a smile on his face, I'm afraid it won't be Mourinho.

Chelsea's players are delighted because the league title is nine out of ten, and it will be the second league trophy in the club's history and the first in 50 years.

Donn is in a good mood because, as things stand, Forest have already widened the gap with Everton to four points with a game in hand. Even if Everton beat Arsenal in an upset, they are still one point behind Forest, and as long as Forest don't make any mistakes in the next three rounds, they will be able to qualify for next season's Champions League.

He is well aware that the goal that has underpinned Everton's efforts all season since being held to a draw away at Manchester City has begun to crumble. David Moyes always encouraged his men with Champions League qualification, but now that they were overtaken by Forest, there was a sense of exhaustion and discouragement - what did they get by working so hard? Nothing.

A team is not afraid of losing, it is afraid of the confusion after losing the goal. From a game to a season, the team has to have goals for the coaching staff and the players to work towards. And now the situation is that Everton is losing their purpose.

What's the point of them continuing to work hard if they are left behind in Champions Cup qualification?

β€»β€»β€»On April 30, Nottingham Forest challenged Arsenal away. While the league title is almost certain for Chelsea, Arsenal have yet to give up their hunger for a win as they are now just four points ahead of third-placed Manchester United, a four-point gap in the final three rounds that leaves Arsene Wenger feeling insecure.

He wanted to win, and Don didn't want to lose.

However, he has played against many strong teams in a row, and the schedule is tight. Forest finally overwhelmed the situation, losing 2-0 away to Arsenal. Originally, they only lost by one goal, but in the final moments of the game, the players of the Forest team were a little unable to run, only Wood could run, but he could not do anything alone. Arsenal seized on the exhaustion of their Forest players and scored the winning goal in the 90th minute through Brazilian midfielder Edu.

Arsene Wenger was in a good mood after the game, holding Done's hand and exchanging a few words with him, this time asking about Arteta and Ribery, who knew what the Frenchman was up to.

'Arthur, do you want me to repeat what I said to Chelsea FC again?' Done was referring to his response to rumours that Chelsea were going to buy Wood.

Wenger knew it in his heart, and he smiled: "Well, I admire the way you look at people." However, you don't want to sell to Arsenal, and you don't want to sell to Manchester United. ”

Hearing the Frenchman say this, Donn laughed. Amid laughter, Wenger said goodbye to him and turned away.

"Hey, I won't sell any." After laughing, he said in his heart.

Chris Lack, who was next to him, was attracted by Donn's laughter, and he asked a little strangely, "Are you so happy to lose?" ”

Don smiled and nodded: "You too, curl the corners of your mouth and smile." Yes, laugh. ”

Chrislak made a smile on his face, but he didn't mean to laugh.

'We lost with two games left in the league and Everton didn't know the result yet, they started half a year later than us. At this time, you have to laugh even more, you can't put pressure on the players, they have done a good job. Win Manchester United, win Liverpool, draw Chelsea, lose one game and nothing. Just adjust your mentality, I think the players have a good mentality, so don't scare them with a straight face. ”

Hearing Donn's explanation, Chrislac laughed a little embarrassedly.

On the bus back to Nottingham from London, Donn thought about it and asked the driver to turn on the radio and tune in to the channel that was broadcasting the Everton game for everyone to hear. He knows the players are also concerned about the game.

By the time they heard the game, it was already the second half. When the commentator reported the score, there was a cheer in the carriage. Because Everton are 2-0 down at Fulham.

When Fulham's main midfielder Diop was sent off in the 76th minute, the Forest players were still a little worried that Everton, who had the upper numbers, would complete the comeback. As a result, until the end of the game, Everton, who were more numerous, did not show the slightest desire for an equaliser.

Cheers and whistles rang out from inside the carriage, and they knew that the score meant that Forest would now maintain a four-point advantage over Everton.

Donn turned his head to look at Chrislak, who was smiling like the players.

"Tony, Tony! Do you know how I'm feeling right now? He asked.

Don nodded: "Of course I do." ”

"Hey, European Champions Cup...... When I think about it, I can't control my emotions. Forest have not been able to qualify for the European Champions League since the start. In Nottingham Forest's 140-year history, we are the second Forest team to reach the European Champions Cup! ”

"Hey, David. We haven't decided to enter the Champions Cup next season, even if we finish in the top four in the league, we still have to play the qualifying round, and if we can win the qualifying round, we can enter the Champions Cup......"

Chrislak interrupted Donn, "I trust you, Tony. I'm sure you can do it, what is the qualifier? Who would have thought before this season that a promoted team would make it here? League Cup round of 16, fourth in the league, the champion is qualified! No one, but we did it. He clenched his fists, jerked to his feet, and shouted to the players in the carriage who were still cheering for the Fulham team:

"Guys! Toney is worried that we won't even be able to qualify for the European Champions Cup next season! ”

The players were stunned for a moment, then whistled and booed their assistant coach: "Come on, coach! Today is not April Fool's Day, do you believe it? ”

Chris Rac wasn't annoyed at all, he looked down at Don who was sitting in his seat and smiled.

Don stood up and coughed, "I said...... You're glad a little early, guys. With two league games remaining, Everton have three games to play and are four points behind us...... All right. Donn waved his hand, "Don't give Everton any chance!" ”

(To be continued)