Volume 3: The Myth of the Gunslinger Chapter 24: The Defeat of the Pompeii Legion (Part I)

Last season, Port Portsmouth really became a safe haven for Portsmouth, under the influence of the economic crisis, Pompeii relegation was in jeopardy, and at this time, their home stadium played a role, they won 27 points from 41 points at home, and last season they only won a total of 1 game,! QuanBEn!

Of course, another meaning of the home dragon is the away bug, this away challenge to the limelight Arsenal, whether it is Portsmouth's own fans or the outside media, they are not optimistic, even Arsenal fans think that they will play the role of a point boy in this game. The only thing that worries the Gunners is that Portsmouth have lost two in a row before manager Paul. Hart's position is shaky, and they will be trapped in this game and bite Arsenal back.

The game kicked off at 3pm on August 22, although it was only a Premier League relegation team, due to debt problems, Portsmouth last season's Crouch, Glenn. Johnson and Campbell's former key players have been cleared out of the team, but the Emirates Stadium is still full, and the Gunners fans are confident that they will be able to witness every step of Arsenal's title-winning process.

Cautious is cautious, the recent morale of Arsenal can not give Portsmouth Manchester United, Chelsea the same respect, the last Z against Portsmouth won 12 wins and G draw to remain unbeaten, such a psychological advantage also made Arsenal more confident, after the start of the game, Arsenal launched a fierce attack on Portsmouth. The wings and the middle went up together and directly suppressed Portsmouth in their own half.

In this game, Portsmouth only has a defensive part, this is the Emirates Stadium, Manchester United and Chelsea do not dare to attack lightly here, what ability do they have to play against Arsenal. However, Portsmouth's backline this season can be described as unbelievable, the four defenders are all pinched together for the first time, there is no way to have anything to do, with such a backline to meet the enemy, even if all come back and put on the bucket formation, it may not be able to stop a group of fierce gunners.

All Portsmouth can do is foul, keep fouling, keep destroying, open big, leaving only one striker Piquene in front, and only the best skill in the team, Kranica is Portsmouth's only hope, and his skills and vision will definitely not be inferior to other excellent midfielders in the Premier League. His right foot can accurately find his running companion. He usually plays behind a lone striker, linking up front and back, with the vast majority of Portsmouth's attacks coming from his feet.

Under Portsmouth's constant fouls and big kicks, Arsenal's free kicks and corners kept appearing, Portsmouth's goal was in danger, and Gallas and Wilmaelen, who scored in the last league game, became the main Indian center forwards, constantly fighting for headers in the Portsmouth penalty area. However, this time Portsmouth's players were on guard and took care of both of them, with goalkeeper James, who was in good form last season, being pointed out by Capello to take to South Africa, and his performance today was unusually dazzling, deflecting most of Arsenal's shots in the absence of a weak defender.

However, the gap between the two sides was too obvious, and when Portsmouth resisted until the 15th minute, the patchwork back finally showed holes.

Li Huan, who has been hitting the corner kick to the penalty area, suddenly made a change when he took the corner kick this time, and passed the ball to the front of the penalty area, No. 2 Diabidi did not enter the penalty area to grab the header this time, he saw that the header was grabbed so many times and did not receive the effect, so he ran to the outside of the penalty area, and Li Huan passed the ball to him like this.

Diabi saw that Li Huan actually passed the ball to him, his eyes were almost moist, and he thought that the world football first told us so much, let's not hurry up and start a bombardment. Diaby flew up and volleyed the diagonal ball towards the goal.

It should be said that the luck of foreigners is better, Diaby's shot, it was impossible to score, because at least there was a person in the penalty area at this time, but the ball found the only and narrowest passage from the crowd in the penalty area.

The ball flew like grass and rushed into the net. James, whose view was blocked, didn't even see the ball flying before it went into the net.

Diabi himself, he didn't expect to enter, and after being stunned for a moment, he immediately lifted his jersey, covered his head, ran wildly, and shouted in his mouth: "In!" Entered! 0ALG。

1:0, Arsenal scored, Diaby, in the 15th minute, Diaby scored a goal with a long-range shot. A beautiful dribble, Portsmouth was powerless under Arsenal's attack, and the inevitable result of Arsenal's attack at the time of this goal was the same slaughter that awaited Portsmouth as Everton. "The live commentators ignited the enthusiasm of the fans with their own voices.

With thunderous applause and thunderous shouts, the Emirates Stadium has now become a sea of joy, with the beating red and white jerseys like flames, which began to dot and then to a sea of fire.

Arsene Wenger walked out of the dugout again, doing his customary celebration gestures, his expression was very calm, the goal was under his control for him, and Portsmouth couldn't make much waves.

The Portsmouth players stood there, no one complained, their eyes showed reluctance, they were not convinced, even if they had not won in one year, they wanted to try again.

After the kick-off again, Portsmouth remained stubborn, but the defence moved forward, giving up the possibility of attacking. They know that Arsenal's defence has always been weak and they hope to find a flaw in Arsenal.

However, Portsmouth's players have been disappointed, and the current Arsenal backline can almost be called a golden ton, Vermaelen may not be tall, but he has amazing bounce, full of positional sense, wide defensive area, good at filling in positions, and a leader temperament to mobilize the whole defence. In the eyes of Gunners fans, his combination with Gallas is comparable to the combination of Campbell and Toure at the peak of their unbeaten run.

And the position of full-back has also been greatly improved, Klich has gradually become heavy, Li Huan has almost covered the entire attack and defense on the right side, and even the winger does not need to be found.

Faced with such a backline, Portsmouth will inevitably feel hopeless. Five minutes after the last goal, Arsenal doubled the lead again.

Li Huan went down to the bottom of the side, and when he saw that there was no chance of crossing, he brought the ball back and passed it to Cesc Fabregas to command and coordinate.

Fabre Gas took a few steps forward, attracted the attention of his opponent, and immediately distributed the ball to Li Huan again, which showed all Fabregas's skills, and he actually passed the ball from the inside line of left-back Behaji to his back.

Li Huan did not live up to Fabregas's pass, he caught up at high speed and passed the ball directly into the penalty area.

When Li Huan passed the ball for the second time, to the surprise of many people, the penalty area had begun to panic, and at this time, a bright bald head rushed into the penalty area, like gliding, and pushed the ball into the opponent's penalty area.

England's international James was stunned by this header that seemed like a divine soldier, and only made a save gesture before standing with a wry smile. It was Diaby who scored the goal, and Arsenal at the back was Diaby, who had already scored two goals.

Diaby didn't cover his head this time, he ran to the stands with his ears covered, his arms like a concert conductor, constantly beckoning the fans to applaud him.

Naturally, the fans at the scene applauded the hero who scored two goals in a row, and they chanted "Diaby! Diaby! 000000

The on-site commentator was pleasantly surprised: "Arsenal is really smooth, when the strikers did not find the feeling of shooting, the back line and the midfielder stepped up to help Arsenal continue to win, since the start of the Premier League, Arsenal have scored 11 goals, the strikers have not scored a single goal, all the midfielders and defenders have scored." With more blossoms and anyone can score, Arsenal are even more difficult to guard against, and a big win looks inevitable. ”

Arsene Wenger's smile was softer, and he could almost tell that the game had been won, and that it was just garbage time. What is needed now is to continue to expand the scoreline, and the fear for the youngster-dominated team is that there is no morale, and as long as Arsenal continue to score goals and win, they will be able to form a belief that they must win, so as to overcome difficulties and obstacles.

Paul. Hart's mood is very complicated, such a result is what he expected, but the interval between the two goals is too short, indicating that the players have been a little flustered but he has no choice, the team changed hands this summer, the new owner is also from the Arab rich Alfahim, but he and the Manchester City owner in the transfer market can be described as a day on the ground. Tsmouth have only brought in two free agents, Blackburn's Mokona and former Liverpool defender Finnan. In addition, he has loaned French striker Picioni and sold nine main and semi-main players, which is already hurting, Paul. Hart is now a good woman, and it is difficult to cook without rice.

Defence is no longer interesting, two goals down and it's not a two-legged knockout game, maybe a fight will make a difference, as it seems that Arsenal's backline has never been very good. Hart decided to buy another one for his own position, and he waved forward to the players on the pitch and motioned for them to attack.

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