237th Focus Battle (3)

"Hell, the rain, a game that was supposed to be a good one, was made bad by this rain. Are we watching a rugby game? Taibbi complained.

He could only complain twice, after all, no one could take the sky, and the rain was even showing signs of getting heavier.

However, just as the commentator complained that the heavy rain had affected the excitement of the game, a brilliant goal appeared.

Nasri won the ball up front, faked a breakaway, and caught the attention of Manchester United's defenders, only to suddenly split the ball and Sagna came to pick it up.

O'Shea fell to the ground to tackle, but saw Sagna pick the ball, he scooped it out, and Sagna almost slipped after landing, but he got up very quickly, and in the applause of the Arsenal fans at the Emirates Stadium, he walked the ball into the penalty area, and then crossed with his feet.

Bendtner jumped up in the box and headed the ball wide.

The ball was ferried to Walcott, who didn't stop the ball and pad the ball with his knee, and then Fabregas was seen speeding up and rushing up.

"Damn it!"

Van der Sar didn't care about blaming his teammates for letting Fabregas burst in at this time, he saw Fabregas stop the ball on his chest and immediately attacked decisively, he wanted to rush over to save the ball at Fabregas's feet.

However, Cesc Fabregas seemed to expect Van der Sar to attack, he did not hesitate at all, and immediately stabbed with his feet, although the angle of Fabregas's stab was not very tricky, but the rain soaked football was very heavy, and the ball was fast on the slippery turf, although Van der Sar fell to the ground to save, but. Still not able to stop the football.

The ball raced towards the goal, and Vidic made a quick return on the other side. He flew over the goal line and tried to kick the ball out. But he was also a step too late, and the ball grazed his feet and rolled into the net.

“Gooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaal!!! Arsenal have scored! Cesc Fabregas scored! Widened the score! Cesc Fabregas, fantastic goal! 1:0! Arsenal are ahead! In such terrible field conditions, it's not easy to take a lead by one goal! ”

'It was a brilliant goal! Arsenal's attack has finally paid off. Nasri's ball was beautiful, Sagna's lob made one doubt that he had the soul of a Brazilian, Bendtner's header, our little tiger's clever ball, Cesc Fabregas's shot, there was no doubt about it. A brilliant goal! The local commentator in London enthused to say that he praised every Arsenal player involved in the goal.

Jonk wiped his face and watched in frustration as Cesc Fabregas celebrated his goal and was cheered on by the crowd.

Today he is in average condition, he has just returned from injury, and he can't seem to find the feeling of scoring goals, which is also the last thing that the shooter wants to touch, when he is in good shape, he is most afraid of injury. Even if it's just a week out like Jonker's, it's possible that after his comeback, his form will be greatly affected.

The state is really inexplicable. You don't know when the state is coming. I don't know when the state will be at a low point. Of course, experienced players can still try to adjust their form through games and training.

That's what Jonker is going to do in this game. He felt that he was in average form, so he needed to adjust himself in the game. Find the feeling, even the one that has a glimmer of light. It is even more important to grasp the opportunity.

Both Arsenal and Manchester United were affected by the sudden autumn rain since the start of the game, but Arsenal seemed to settle into the game more quickly and Theo Walcott's performance was also remarkable.

In comparison, the likes of Jonker and Wayne Rooney, as well as Hargreaves, are far worse off and seem ill-prepared for this rainy game.

Especially Jonker, a week of injury suspension, he seems to be unable to find the feeling of scoring goals before the injury.

Now it's Manchester United's attack, and it's Nani who is dribbling the ball up front and trying to keep the ball at his feet.

Scholes stretched out his hand to ask for the ball, Nani glanced at Scholes, lifted his right foot, and made a gesture of pushing the arch of his foot, Diaby was immediately fooled, but Nani pushed the ball forward, and he immediately accelerated and broke through!

The Manchester United fans at the Emirates Stadium immediately burst into cheers, but the cheers were quickly drowned out by boos from the Arsenal fans.

After the breakthrough, Nani faced Sania's up-and-down tackle and almost slipped the football in an emergency stop, but fortunately, Nani held the ground with his left hand, stabilized it, and grabbed the front cross in Sania.

It was a 45-degree diagonal lob in front of goal, and Jonk jumped high in front of the post, but he didn't get to the ball, as did Gallas, who defended him.

In the middle, Hargreaves jumped to head the ball, and next to him, Klich and Cesc Fabregas jumped at the same time, but none of the three touched the ball.

"Rooney was at the back post, he was unmarked! He volleyed straight into the air! Lineker jumped up and roared.

Almunia reacted faster than the fiber, and he lunged at it, blasting the ball out of bounds with both fists!

There was an exclamation from the stands at the Emirates Stadium, and many Arsenal fans were still patting their chests with their hands, rejoicing in the scene just now. Then applause rang out, which was dedicated to goalkeeper Almunia.

"It's a shame, Rooney's volley was too positive! Almunia's table is reassuring to Arsenal fans! ”

Manchester United's corner.

It was a tactical corner, and Giggs passed the ball to Patrice Evra, who didn't receive the ball, but suddenly split his foot and leaked the ball, which stunned the Arsenal defenders, and Nani, who knew it, immediately came up and crossed with his feet.

In front of goal!

A blue figure appeared in front of the post, made a tackle, but failed to reach the football, the ball slid past the goal, and no one touched the football.

"What a pity! Manchester United had just had another chance, but it was a shame that Jonker's tackle didn't touch the football. ”

Jonk slapped the turf in chagrin, and there was a splash of water that splashed all over his face, and his face could be seen to be a little hideous with his frustration and rain-soaked hair.

"! This land! If it weren't for the water under my feet just now, I slipped a little. Half a beat slower, you can hook the ball with your foot outstretched. ”

The corner kick just now. It was carefully rehearsed by Manchester United, and Jonk just pounced straight forward. This also made Gallas, who defended him, not react at all, and the slippery field saved Arsenal's life, otherwise, if the ball had been tackled by Jonck, the goal would have been scored, because Almunia had not reacted at all just now.

As Manchester United seemed to settle into the slippery pitch and both sides got into the game, the game started to get more and more exciting. Beautiful attacks and shots began to appear frequently.

Sagna gave the ball to Cesc Fabregas and the Spaniard star has now become a worthy attacking and defensive heart for Arsenal. There are also rumours in the media that Arsene Wenger is interested in developing Cesc Fabregas as captain and flag of the team.

Cesc Fabregas received the ball, and Giggs immediately came up to interfere, but Fabregas did not turn around with the ball, but directly made a long lateral pass, and the football passed to Nasri, who was inserted on the wing.

The suddenness of the sideways kick Hargreaves didn't expect, and when he pounced on the wing, Nasri had already stopped the ball. Then get up to the Manchester United player – before intercepting, knock the ball forward six or seven metres and then accelerate towards the ball.

Nasri was fast, and O'Shea rushed up to pull Nasri's jersey. But he felt that his hand slipped, Nasri had rushed out, and O'Shea himself slipped under his feet. Lost the center of gravity and fell out of bounds!

Walcoat and Bendtner saw Nasri dribbling the ball along the flank at high speed, and together they cut into the box. This will be a great opportunity for Arsenal!

Vidic was forced to move to the blotted O'Shea, and Ferdinand had to lean slightly to that side. Vidic was replaced, and Patrice Evra on the left flank was also desperately running to fill in, but, in any case, United's defence was disrupted by Cesc Fabregas's sudden long ball shift.

Arsene Wenger nodded with satisfaction on the sidelines, his other 'little shota' has matured.

Nasri didn't wait for Vidic to press up, and he got up and crossed!

Bendtner, who is tall, once again acted as a bridgehead, ferrying the ball to the top of the box with his header!

Cesc Fabregas suddenly appeared in the camera, and Manchester United was torn apart, and there was no one to mark Fabregas in front of the penalty area!

"Great offense! Cesc Fabregas, he's not being marked! Opportunity! ”

Cesc Fabregas started to move forward when he had just launched a big pass and was aware of the holes in United's defence when they were attracted to Nasri.

Fabregas, who had already bent his bow and arrows, did not stop the ball at all, and directly volleyed with a kick!

United's defence was torn apart and no one had time to stop Cesc Fabregas's shot!

The shot was low, it was a low shot against the turf, and the ball rolled fast. Shoot like an arrow at Manchester United's goal.

All the Arsenal fans in the stadium and on the TV were ready to cheer, but Manchester United's veteran Dutch goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar said no to the goal!

Van der Sar made an incredible save and tiptoed the ball off the line as he fell to the ground!

"Van der Sar saves Manchester United!!" Lineker shouted.

The whole Emirates Stadium was filled with the sound of regretful inhalation, and no one thought the ball would be saved! Even Manchester United fans have already figured out the possibility of being 2-0 down.

Rio Ferdinand hugged Van der Sar, who had just gotten up, and all Manchester United had to thank the old Dutch goalkeeper for the save, if they were two goals down, the United team would be really dangerous.

Giggs received Patrice Evra's through ball on the left and he took the ball in front of him, and Diaby immediately came up to defend.

The pitch was slippery and Giggs didn't dare to dribble too much, so he slammed the ball forward, took a step forward, and passed it to Nani, who came up to pick it up, who kicked it straight to the front.

It was an overhead ball that flew over the heads of Arsenal's two centre-backs, Gallas and Silvestre, and in everyone's opinion, the ball was going to be picked up by goalkeeper Almunia, who also thought so, and he came out of front of goal, raised his arms, ready to take it off when it fell.

However, at this moment, a blue figure rushed towards the Arsenal goal, as if a blue lightning bolt split the rain curtain.

It's Jonker!

Almunia saw Jonker rushing towards him, and he estimated the distance between himself and the football. He hesitated, not sure to get the football before Jonk. Hurriedly retreated, while shouting loudly for the defenders to come up and clear the siege.

Gallas and Sylvester were shocked. Hurry up and desperately return to defense.

Looking down from the stands of the Emirates Stadium, a blue figure tore through the rain like the wind, and behind him were two red figures, chasing after him, both looking at the falling football in their eyes.

Everyone looked at the three men, and with Gallas and Silvestre on the verge of closing the siege against Jonker, United's attack would come to naught.

At this time, a scene that stunned everyone appeared.

Jonk speeding up. made an unbelievable shooting action, he kicked the ground with his right foot, stretched out his arms, and the whole person was like a glider about to soar into the sky, flying forward and upward, the whole body was off the ground, stuck in the air, his head was thrown forward, and he smashed the football that was still rolling in the air......

It's like a bulky glider. Jonker, who completed the header on the goal, fell heavily and smashed on the turf, splashing a large splash. Water splashed into Jonker's eyes. His vision was blurry, and he didn't know if the goal had been scored or not.

Almunia has paid the price for his hesitation, and he is now in the most awkward position of the goalkeeper. It was somewhere between attacking and not attacking, because Almunia didn't expect Jonk to shoot in such a way. The whole person is like a cannonball, off the ground. The astonishing ability to stay in the air made this header on goal.

Almunia took two steps back, jumping as hard as he could, trying to block the ball from entering the net, he even felt his fingertips touch the football, but he couldn't change the fall of the football, the black and white elf slipped from his fingertips, and fell heavily into the goal.

“Goooooooooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaal!!!! Li --- Rui!! ”

In the frantic roar of the commentator, the splash of the football in the net is so brilliant and beautiful......

Jonk got up from the turf covered in mud, his eyes splashed by the muddy water, and just as he was about to lift his jersey to wipe his eyes, he heard a frantic roar on the field, and he immediately knew that it was the goal.

He wiped the corners of his eyes and was about to start running to celebrate the goal, when he was crushed by a group of ecstatic teammates.

1:1!

In the 36th minute of the first half, Manchester United equalised.

Ferguson stood up on the sidelines, raised his arms and cheered for the goal, and the old Scottish man was overjoyed, oh my God, this kid always scored such heart-wrenching and unbearable goals.

Jonker's refusal to give up, when everyone thought that Jonk would not be able to catch up with the goal and that the football would be won by Arsenal goalkeeper Almunia, Jonk did not give up, but scored such an incredible goal.

A shooter with a heart that desires to score goals and win moments is the most terrifying!

The Arsenal players stood there, looking at the opponent's players and fans on their own turf excitedly congratulating, Almunia hung his head in disappointment, shook his hand, he was in a very bad mood, the goal just now could have been avoided, the reason why he lost the ball, on the one hand, he himself after the attack, but saw Jonk rush up, hesitated, and retreated, as everyone knows, this is the most fatal mistake.

In addition, after Nani's pass, central defender Gallas Silvestre was noticeably slower by half a beat, especially Gallas, who was almost stunned for a second before desperately chasing back as Jonker accelerated from his defensive zone.

Gallas's face was very bad, he said big things to his teammates before the game, boasting that he was going to keep a clean sheet Jonker, and now, Jonk scored, and this goal, Gallas himself is also responsible, although no teammates came up to accuse him, but Gallas felt that everyone was scolding him in their hearts, watching his good show, and blaming him.

Thinking of this, Garas, who has a strong 'self-esteem', has an even more ugly face, no matter what, he still values his face very much.

And this conceded goal made him lose face.

I don't know when, Chelsea's manager Scolari appeared in the VIP box at the Emirates Stadium to watch the highlight of the game, the game between Manchester United and Arsenal, Chelsea sat on the sidelines and watched the result. It doesn't matter who wins, or if it's a draw. It's all good for Chelsea.

From the heart, of course. Scolari still hopes that Arsenal can win Manchester United at home, although in terms of points, Arsenal is only one point less than Chelsea and is a greater threat to Chelsea, but Scolari still believes that Manchester United are Chelsea's biggest opponent in the league compared to Arsenal.

One of the most important factors that makes Scolari so feared by Manchester United is that Manchester United have Jonker, Chelsea's home game against Manchester United. It was the first time Scolari's team played against Jonker, and he was shocked by Jonker's appearance, and in his opinion, Jonk was not far behind Ronaldo in his prime, if not better. Because Jonk is more versatile, not only can he score goals, but also assist his teammates, in addition to a superb free-kick footwork.

With such a goalscorer, Manchester United definitely deserve to be treated with the utmost care. Despite a poor start to the season, let's not forget that the league has only been played less than a third of the way. It's a long process.

At this moment, seeing this unconventional and beautiful goal from Jonker, Scolari's expression was very stern. He rubbed his temples and took a sip of coffee from the coffee table. Seeing this, Scolari had a feeling. In this game, it would be good for Arsenal to get a point at home, and he hoped before the game that Arsenal could help them hold Manchester United down at their home stadium, but now it looks a little difficult, Jonker's form is too good, and if it wasn't for Almunia's excellent form, Rooney would have scored.

The game went on, and at Arsene Wenger's signal, Arsenal came out of the equaliser and continued to step up their attack. However, Jonker's goal greatly boosted the morale of Manchester United, and Arsenal did not have a good solution for a while.

The rain was a little lighter, but the slippery conditions of the pitch could not be changed, and the footage of the players flipping on their backs on the pitch appeared from time to time, and within a few minutes, both sides simply played high balls, and people saw the football flying around in the air, constantly exchanging ownership.

In the 41st minute of the game, Diaby passed a high ball, and after Fabregas stopped the ball on his chest, he was about to turn around and was pulled down by Hargreaves.

Arsenal quickly sent a free kick, Nasri took two steps and then plugged the football straight, Denilson led the football over, pulled horizontally, and directly shot about 30 meters away from the goal, the power of the shot was not large, however, the angle was more tricky, fortunately, Van der Sar was very focused, and after taking two steps back, he lifted the football out of the crossbar with one palm.

Arsenal's corner.

'When it's difficult in this sport, set-pieces are chances to score, Arsenal corners, will there be goals? The first half is coming to an end and the goal at this time is very important for the trend of the whole game. ”

The camera also focused on Bendtner, who was about to compete for this corner kick in the Manchester United penalty area, Bendtner, who is 193cm tall, is very good in terms of ball protection, card position and shooting power, but what makes people feel strange is that in Arsenal, Bendtner appears more in the position of winger, in today's game, Bendtner is still very good in the center forward position, and his height provides Arsenal with the possibility of attacking from the side.

Bendtner is becoming more and more mature on the court, but the biggest reason why the English media pays attention to the Danish guy is because Bendtner's girlfriend Caroline, a young woman born in 1976, is 12 years older than Bendtner, born in 1988, and has had a marriage and two children, it is worth mentioning that Caroline's ex-husband is billionaire Lowry? Fleming, the latter is the "007 series" James? Bond novel original author Ian? Fleming's son.

Although Caroline is 12 years older than Bendtner, the British media has calculated for Bendtner, and with Bendtner's current salary, he needs to fight for another 20 years to catch up with his girlfriend, thinking that it is worth it for the Danish guy to pay his youth to be eaten by the old heifer.

Without further ado, let's go back to the game and watch this Arsenal corner.

Denilson took the corner, he drove the right corner to find Bendtner in the middle of the penalty area, but Bendtner did not touch the ball under the interference of Ferdinand, Fabregas, who grabbed the second landing point, jumped high, header, this is a bounce ball, Van der Sar subconsciously stretched his leg in a gear, and after the football was blocked, he almost touched Gallas's calf and rebounded into the net.

2:1!

It was Gallas' first goal of the season.

"Arsenal have scored again! Gallas! Gallas! Veteran Gallas, his goal helped Arsenal to overtake the score again! It was Gallas' first goal of the season. Let's look at it again, it was a lucky goal, and we can only say that Arsenal and Gallas were too lucky. Lineker said with a smile.

The entire Emirates Stadium erupted in earth-shattering cheers, but what happened next made the Arsenal fans even more frantic as Gallas, who had celebrated the goal, shook his head and then his finger at Jonker and walked away.

Jonk gritted his teeth and glared at Garas's arrogant back. (To be continued......)