Manchester City pulled a goal back, and although Arsenal still led 2-1, it gave Nottingham Forest a lot of confidence. At this moment, they suddenly felt that their previous efforts were worthwhile.

Fans chanted Bendtner's songs in the stands to cheer for City, completely abandoning the previous conflict between the two teams.

Nottingham Forest's players, on the other hand, are more active on the pitch. Sunderland have completely lost their fighting spirit, but the Forest players don't want to let them go yet. There is nothing they can do to help City score, they can only boost their confidence in winning the title by keeping Sunderland on the score. If possible, they would really like to win at home to Sunderland by at least six goals.

It's a pity that Forest's luck was almost good, Sunderland collectively recovered, and Forest couldn't score for a while.

3:0 was already enough to guarantee that Forest would win the game, and Donn slowly turned to care about the game between Arsenal and Manchester City.

This last round is really exciting...... As a fan, he loves the thrill. As a coach, he really hated it.

As the game entered the 80th minute, there had been no meaningful news from the Stadium since Bendtner's goal.

After the excitement, the Foresters began to become nervous, and if Arsenal finally won 2-1 against Manchester City, the Forest team would not have won the title.

Everybody wants City to be a bit more aggressive.

But this is not subject to their will.

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Bendtner has been heavily targeted by Arsenal, and if one defender is not enough, two defenders must be frozen. Not only that, but he himself felt that his physical strength was rapidly declining, and there were times when he stood still and didn't even want to run. If you go back to defend such a thing, you can't see him.

Running for 80 minutes in the 32-degree heat, the iron-clad man also had a moment of exhaustion.

But Bendtner didn't want to make that fatigue too visible, and he was afraid that McClaren, the head coach below, would replace him.

This game was probably the most tiring game he played in his life, not only against the opponents on the field, but also against the head coach of the team off the field.

He didn't work so hard to help Nottingham Forest win the title, he just didn't want his efforts to be insulted. If he's substituted, it's all over and his goal is still meaningless.

To hide his fatigue, he still runs around in attack, looking for opportunities to score or pull open space for his teammates to shoot.

It's a pity Jack. Reed is really not angry...... If it were Robinho, I'm afraid they would have scored two goals. This kid is really high in competition, but his skills and experience and awareness are too poor.

Arsene Wenger was unhappy with Arsenal's defence off the pitch, focusing on Bendtner but missing the youngster.

He lost his temper on the pitch and Senderos complained to captain Cesc Fabregas on the pitch: "That kid is not a threat at all...... If Bendtner had been let go, I'd be afraid it would have been even worse...... The only man who is the most dangerous man is Bendtner, we just have to guard him, and the rest of the city has nothing to fear. I really don't know what the boss was worried about...... Even if Bendtner scores a goal, we'll win this game......"

Cesc Fabregas agreed with him and told him to do what he wanted. As for the defense against Reed, he can also come to help. In fact, it's not just Senderos and Cesc Fabregas, it's the Arsenal players on the pitch. They all ran under the scorching heat for nearly 90 minutes, and they all felt tired and wanted to rest and relax. Since the whole Manchester City team is not a threat, what are they desperately doing? Slow down the tempo, some balls don't need to be grabbed so hard, and it doesn't matter if City attack them, just keep an eye on Bendtner anyway.

There are even some Arsenal players who, like those fans, are beginning to fantasize about winning the title in advance.

Bendtner would have been disappointed if he had the privilege of hearing their conversation – he thought Reed's activity could take some of the defensive pressure off him, but Sendros was too smart to be fooled.

There was an element of luck in his long-range shot, and now Arsenal don't even give him a chance to get lucky again. Ten meters from the penalty area, it was posted for defense.

Manchester City's attack is basically all on Bendtner, Elano has just been replaced, and now there is no one to organise the attack. Bendtner had to retreat aggressively to receive the pass, otherwise he wouldn't even be able to catch the ball in front of him......

In such a game, it is simply playing against one person against the whole team.

Arsene Wenger looked at the watch on his wrist, and there were ten minutes left before the end of the game. As long as he survives these ten minutes, the championship will belong to him. But he felt that these ten minutes made him feel like a year......

He kept reminding himself that as long as we don't make mistakes, the championship belongs to us. Our destiny is in our own hands.

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Bendtner sprinted left and right on the field, looking for an opportunity to shoot. But it didn't work, the midfielder gave too little support, even if he ran to the position, there was a split second opportunity, the ball didn't come over, and all the efforts made in front were in vain. His stamina slipped away, and his wheezing grew heavier and heavier.

It looks like you're on your own......

Bendtner frowned in the scorching sun, which was scorching overhead. He was reminded of a time when he was away from Manchester City and wearing a red Nottingham Forest shirt, and his main task on the pitch was to create opportunities for his strike partner Ruud van Nistelrooy to face the goal, while he himself went to attract the opposition defence's fire.

How he wishes he had a partner by his side who could attract the attention of Arsenal's defence......

I used to dream of being a lone hero, and after every game, I listened to the cheers of the crowd, and I was the number one star in the team, and the media reported it continuously, and my popularity was so hot that I couldn't do it. Only now did he realize the lonely hero...... That's really not something ordinary people can do!

I'm so tired......

Bendtner has completely distrusted his teammates, and now he gets the ball with him, and the result is basically the same - broken.

Three minutes passed. The Manchester City squad have recovered from the joy and excitement of scoring a goal and they can't afford to go toe-to-toe with Arsenal in the final ten minutes. It's good to be able to equalize, but it's not a game where you have to die if you lose, so why fight so hard?

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At the eighty-third minute, Donn looked down at his watch. Chris Lak, who was next to him, remained silent and didn't know whether he was focused on listening to the radio or frustrated by City's delay in finding the back of the net.

Forest have just finally scored their fourth goal of the game to give Sunderland a 4-0 lead.

Donn decided to make a big substitution, using up three substitutions in one go.

Nicholas. Milan came on for Ibisevic, Cohen for Fernandez and Thiago for Gago. Milan and Thiago have not played much this season and Donn has made them on the pitch to make sure they have enough appearances to qualify for a medal. It's just that whether you can get the gold medal in the end is hard to say.

Arsene Wenger felt like years in his own right, while Done felt that time flew by. Before he could hear anything new, the fourth official on the sidelines had already raised the sign for stoppage time - three minutes!

Don was shocked to realize that the 90-minute game time had come to an end.

The singing that had been going on in the stands for almost the whole game gradually died down, and everyone was disappointed. It seems that the Forest team has tried until the last minute, but still cannot complete the comeback, and the league title is gradually drifting away.

Don stood on the sidelines, pursed his lips tightly and looked ugly.

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With Arsenal kick-off two minutes later than Forest's side, it was only the 87th minute of the second half when Donn saw the fourth official raise the stoppage time sign.

In the 87th minute, McClaren also used up his last substitution.

When Ashley. When Yang was called out from the bench, he was a little surprised. After a quick warm-up, he ran back and was pushed onto the field. The mind is still a little unclear, and he is already in the turf of the Emirates Stadium.

He saw Bendtner looking at him, the sweat on his face running down like a stream. He suddenly understood why Bendtner was looking at himself.

Well, he's the only one in the whole Manchester City squad who can help him right now......

He ran across the pitch to his position, and Bendtner pulled him halfway through, gasping for breath and just about to open his mouth, when he was met by Ashley. Yang interrupted with a wave of his hand. "I know what to do, pass you the ball, right?"

Bendtner nodded.

"Let's wait ahead." Young patted Bendtner on the shoulder and ran away.

Ashley. Young had just come on the court, but Bendtner had cramps.

He suddenly fell to the ground in a frontcourt scramble, clutching his calves and stomach, and his expression was painful. Ashley. Yang hurriedly rushed over and pressed his legs.

McClaren was indifferent off the pitch as he ran out of substitutions and if Bendtner couldn't keep the game going, City would have to play with 10 men.

Bendtner's cramps were a minor episode as he returned to the court after two minutes of tossing and turning between the team doctor and his teammates.

But because of this cramp, when the fourth official held up the stoppage time sign on the sidelines, it clearly showed the time of stoppage time - five minutes!

The Arsenal fans in the stands at the Emirates Stadium booed discontentedly. For them, they wish the game was over, and five minutes of stoppage time was ridiculously long.

Bendtner still limped a little when he walked, but the way he ran was that you couldn't tell he was injured. He is still running tirelessly on the pitch, looking for opportunities.

Ashley. Young is now City's most physical player, and his pace and breakthrough have caused a lot of problems for Arsenal's defence.

Arsenal's defenders had to split up to defend him. Bendtner finally felt a little less stressed.

Maybe it's because he's just had cramps, and Sendros doesn't keep a tight eye on him as much as he used to.

Ashley. Yang suddenly crosses!

Bendtner leapt to the top, but Almunia came out early to get the ball, and he went over the air and fell straight to the ground. Almunia held the ball and was not in a hurry, he looked down at Bendtner, intending to wait for him to run out of the box before kicking off.

Bendtner enjoyed the time he spent lying on the floor because he was well rested. But he couldn't lie down like this, there was not much time left.

Sensing Almunia's gaze, Bendtner got up from the ground and slowly ran out of it.

Above him, the football flew by.

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The last three minutes of the game at the City Stadium were unusually quiet. Whether it's Sunderland fans or Nottingham Forest fans, their minds are not on the game in front of them. Sunderland fans sat in the stands wiping tears from the stands, knowing their side had been relegated, while Nottingham Forest fans listened intently to the latest news on the radio.

It is in this situation that when the referee blows the whistle for the end of the game, it is particularly clear and harsh.

"It's over!" The commentator said, "Nottingham Forest beat Sunderland 4-0 at home, but it looks like their league title dreams have been shattered......

As soon as the game was over, the players on the field rushed down to ask for the latest news, and when they heard their teammates shake their heads and tell them that it was still 2-1, their faces could not hide their disappointment and sadness. A bunch of people just sat on the sidelines, waiting for the Arsenal game to end. Now for them, there is only waiting, only waiting.

Don couldn't sit down like that, he had to shake hands with the opposing manager.

Nelson's team was relegated and his mood wasn't high. The two coaches, who were not in high spirits, got together, shook hands briefly and left. Nelson walked up to comfort his players, while Donn returned to the dugout and sat down in a daze.

Sunderland fans began to applaud their team and they did their best, but unfortunately they faced Nottingham Forest, who were hungry for victory, in the final round.

The Nottingham Forest fans did not start to leave the stadium either, but continued to stay in the stands and listen to the news on the radio.

The FA officer in the box stood up and the chairman of Nottingham Forest, Evan Even. Dogetty shook hands: "What a pity...... It was a good game. ”

Evan didn't want to rush to admit defeat: "The game over there isn't over yet. ”

Yes, at the Emirates Stadium, there are three minutes left in the game.

But his words embarrassed the FA officials a little - there are only three minutes left, could there be a miracle? It's good enough for City to score a goal, but at least it proves that they didn't play negatively. The trophy that was originally brought to Nottingham was a replica, the real thing is in London. Could it be that the Forest team still dreamed of winning the championship until this time?

Stop dreaming!

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Arsenal's substitutes stood en masse on the sidelines, waiting for the game to rush into the stadium to celebrate the title as soon as the game was over.

The Arsenal players playing on the pitch looked a little absent-minded. The sound they want to hear most now is the referee's three-win whistle, and what they want to do most is to hug their teammates off the field and celebrate the championship. They don't care. After entering injury time, Manchester City's threat to Arsenal was almost zero, and even Bendtner was now too weak to do so.

Arsene Wenger was still a little nervous, sitting in his chair, pinching his chin with his hand and staring intently at the pitch.

Beside Pat. Les began to high-five and celebrate.

They already know that the match for Forest has just ended with the score being 4-0 and Forest winning. But it doesn't make sense because the title will go to Arsenal.

Ashley. Young switched to the left flank, and Swiss midfielder Behrami passed the ball to him, and instead of continuing to pass, he forced a break down the bottom.

His cross bounced off Sagna's body. Manchester City win a corner.

By this time, the stoppage time had already gone to three minutes and fifty seconds.

Manchester City's defenders came up and they suddenly became the players that Arsenal needed to take care of.

"Hold this ball for me!" Almunia yelled loudly in front of the goal, he was a little nervous. As the end of the game approached, his heart was beating faster. If you concede the ball...... That's it. The thought lingered in his mind.

Bendtner huddled in the crowd, panting with his head down, he was too tired to lean on the Arsenal defenders.

Ashley. Yang came to kick this corner. He placed the football so carefully that he couldn't even get the Nike logo in the wrong direction – it had to be in the direction of the goal.

The people in the forbidden area are crowded, pulling and pulling. Just as the corner was about to be kicked out, someone fell to the ground. The referee blew the whistle to stop the game and there was a huge boo from the stands – it was the Manchester City players who fell to the ground, and Arsenal fans thought they were trying to cheat the penalty.

The referee did not give Manchester City a corner, nor did he give the Manchester City players a fake fall, he just called the players from both sides out and verbally explained a few words to them, so that they could calm down and try to avoid too much physical contact.

In the last two minutes, the atmosphere of the game suddenly became tense.

Arsene Wenger simply got up from his seat and walked to the sideline, pursing his lips and gritting his teeth to focus on the field.

After the referee made sure that everyone in the box was honest, he stepped back and motioned to Ashley. Young can kick the ball.

Ashley. Yang Cai didn't pretend to raise his hand anymore, and ran a few more steps. The referee had just made a "allow kick-off" gesture when he kicked the ball into the box. The speed was so fast that the Arsenal players didn't react.

At this moment, I saw a person in the forbidden area jumping high, and when everyone else was still standing on the ground in a daze, he was already flying in the air.

Straighten your waist, exert your strength, shake your head, and attack the goal!

The ball flew into the goal, and Almunia just waved his hand, as if to say goodbye.

Goodbye, league champions......

The Emirates Stadium was suddenly quiet.

Only the commentator was desperate to scream: "Arsenal's championship dream has been shattered by Bendtner!" He scored twice and scored with a clean header!! 2：2！ Arsenal are now one point behind the Forest team who have finished the game! It's such a drama! Even Hollywood's best screenwriters can't write such a league ending! That's football! That's what so many people are crazy about football! ”

After the goal, Bendtner ran to Ashley, who passed the ball for him. Yang, the two of them rolled to the ground in a ball, and their teammates rushed up and crushed them under them. This was originally a game without suspense, but because of one person, the suspense was left to the end......

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Donn was standing on the sidelines, Chris Rac was standing beside him, and it had only been less than three minutes since the game was over, but they both felt as if three years had passed, and the city stadium was quiet as if everyone had gone.

Everyone is waiting for the latest news, and everyone is expecting a miracle to happen.

Suddenly, a voice came from the stadium's live radio.

It was the voice of the commentator in charge of the match between Arsenal and Manchester City, hoarse, passionate and even incoherent......

"Arsenal's title dream was shattered by Bendtner! Scored twice, clean header!! 2：2！！ Arsenal are now one point behind the Forest team who have finished the game! It's such a drama! Even Hollywood's best screenwriters can't write such a league ending! That's what football ......"

The City Stadium came back to life in an instant, and everyone looked up and listened attentively. They quickly confirmed that the source was correct, as it sounded on their own radio. Huge cheers erupted.

Chris Rac knelt on the sidelines, clutching the radio in his hand, tears streaming down his face.

Don didn't jump up excitedly, he just slowly sat back in the coach's seat, feeling that his heart couldn't support it.

The players around him were already screaming, and the news of the goal in the last moments was so exciting.

The sound on the live radio did not stop, it continued, and the cheers on the scene were quieter, because everyone's attention was attracted by the commentary again.

“…… The referee signalled City not to celebrate for too long, and the Arsenal players protested...... The game resumed...... Long shot! Cesc Fabregas's long-range shot! ”

Hearing the narrator's sudden volume increase, the hearts of everyone present rose to their throats.

"Nice save! Joe. Hart! ”

City Stadium fans chanted "Long live Hart!" ”

"Corner...... It may be Arsenal's last chance to attack, and the referee is looking at his watch. Maybe the corner kick is over before it goes in......"

Everyone's hearts were lifted again.

Don lowered his head and covered his face with his hands, and he wanted to plug his ears if he could...... Which son of a son came up with this idea? Isn't this a clear attempt to stimulate his fragile heart?

Almunia rushed up ......"

Boos rang out from the stands from the Forest fans.

'Everybody is crammed into the City box. Manchester City have just equalised from a corner, can Arsenal seal the win from another corner? ”

The boos were louder, this time against the commentators. That's too much of a crow's mouth......

Even in such a noisy environment, Don could still hear his heartbeat clearly. He suddenly felt that time had slowed down, why hadn't the corner kick been taken yet? Did you get in or didn't you go in? Have a good time, man......

"Almunia didn't go to the top of the ...... Sendros ——! ”

The narrator let out a long voice and yelled, which scared Donn so much that he almost jumped out of his chair, but many people did jump at the scene.

"It's high!"

I don't care about you......

Don really wanted to explode at that commentary. At that moment, his heart did stop beating, and he was frightened.

There was a deafening cheer from the stands, and the sound was like rolling thunder, stirring in everyone's hearts. They are convinced that Forest have won the league title. Because after "high", the commentator immediately announced loudly: "The game is over!" Nottingham Forest have won the league title! They successfully defended their title!! ”

The Forest players hugged each other tightly. This championship is not easy to come by, and there is even an element of luck. It's much harder to get than last season......

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The referee blew the whistle for the end of the match.

The Arsenal players still couldn't believe the fact and they froze in front of the Manchester City goal.

Cesc Fabregas bowed his head. Van Persie looked up to the sky and sighed. Wilshere cried like a tearful man. They were so close to the championship......

Arsena. Arsene Wenger stood on the sidelines, speechless for a long time. Behind him are Arsenal fans who are also unable to accept this reality. The red Emirates Stadium stands, which erupted like a crater for 90 minutes, are now extinguished and are gradually cooling.

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Evan. Dogetty took the initiative to reach out to the FA official and smiled: "Get ready to present the award, sir." ”

"Ah......" The look on the FA official's face was so embarrassing that the league trophy really changed hands in just three minutes. Uh, congratulations on the defending champions. ”

Evan smiled happily and he held his head high to accept the FA's formal congratulations.

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Donn wanted to sit in his chair and continue to rest, but was suddenly lifted up by the swarming players and carried him around the field to the cheers of the fans.

Donn sat on the shoulders of the players and waved frequently to the stands. This league title was hard-won and perhaps the most memorable one of his coaching careers.

Above everyone, he smiled happily. This made Shania in the box also breathe a sigh of relief.

Fifteen minutes later, the Forest players returned to the dressing room to change into their Victory Celebration T-shirts and returned to the pitch to receive the FA award.

In the end, Donn and Wood teamed up to lift the English Premier League trophy high. The 13-14 Premier League season came to an end with 30,000 fans cheering on, and they bid farewell to the City Stadium with their fourth top-flight title in the club's history.

But this is not a farewell to the season, on the contrary, they are just hitting the road.

Six days later, at Wembley Stadium, the FA Cup awaited them.

Eleven days later, at the Bernabeu Stadium, the European Champions League awaited them.

The league title, that's just the start of a great season.

(To be continued)