Chapter 73 The Old Professor

On January 02, the 20th round of the Premier League in the 2016/2017 season ushered in another round of the North London Derby.

In the past two years, in Arsenal's game against Tottenham, they have never sought benefits, and that tragic massacre is still shocking.

It can be said that Arsenal has been completely suppressed by Tottenham in the past two years.

Moreover, Arsenal's performance in recent years has been getting worse and worse. They have not had a championship for four years and are boundless. Look at the Gunners Arsenal.

Although Arsenal's performance is very good at this stage, it has been the same in the past. The performance is good at the beginning of the season, but it will inevitably be stretched in the middle of the season, and it is a waste of work every year.

The competitiveness gradually declined, and it began to weaken in the middle of the season. There was no way to face the impact of strong teams.

The poor results made the French coach gray hair, and they haven't seen the professor's smile for a long time.

And the outside world has even more skeptical voices.

Many people began to criticize Wenger, the meritorious coach of the Gunners, saying that he is no longer suitable for today's football, just like the position of the front midfielder was eliminated, he was also abandoned by this era.

Arsenal should be looking for a new head coach to make up for the changed era, rather than continue to use the old era of playing to fight against the surging tide of the era.

In response to these doubts, Wenger's "dear" disciples were surprisingly quiet, but the one who supported him was his former opponent, Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United.

Again, in an interview with Sky TV, Ferguson said;

"The pressure Wenger was under and the environment he was in was ridiculous. I just wonder if Arsenal know what Wenger has brought them. Don't treat a meritorious old man who has dedicated everything to the team like this. Please give him enough respect and don't use public opinion to put pressure on him."

"In the Premier League, me, Arsene Wenger, Brian Clough are all long-term managers of a team, and it turns out that this kind of long-term coaching will bring success to the team."

"Don't make decisions for temporary results, let him make his own decisions, please give him at least respect!"

In the face of Ferguson's solidarity, Wenger thanked him and expressed:

"He's a great manager, he's been at Manchester United for 26 years and I feel like I don't necessarily match his years. It's changing times, the average number of years a manager stays at a club is 18 months , Our situation is different, so I can't give an accurate answer, I coached Arsenal, it may be 22 years, it may be 23 years."

From this sentence, we can feel Wenger's twilight inner state, and he has already started to quit.

The environment Arsenal is in is very grim. If there is no achievement, there is no hope.

They don't have potential new stars like Yi Le. Gunners fans look up, and there is darkness ahead, and they can't see the slightest light of hope.

And in this confusion, the irritability intensified, and even hurt the old man who dedicated his life to Arsenal.

Times change, and heroes are late!

Lamentable!

 …

Arsenal look bleak!

Tottenham's momentum is like a rainbow!

The game between the two sides was also like the atmosphere in the stands. Arsenal had nothing to do in the face of Tottenham's offense.

If it is said that last season, Arsenal could still cause some troubles for Tottenham, then this season, Arsenal is blessed by various negative energies.

No cooperation!

Not angry!

This team gave Yi Le a very uncomfortable feeling, lifeless!

In this atmosphere, Tottenham scored a goal in each half, and Arsenal lost this North London derby again.

This defeat seemed to have turned into a powder keg, and Arsenal was completely detonated!

The fans in the stands crazily insulted their team and the old man.

Yi Le was shocked to see this scene.

Yi Le saw Wenger standing there, like a stone isolated from the world.

He lowered his head, the wrinkles on his face were a little deeper, and his face was full of bitter taste.

Yi Le observed the other party, and when he passed by him, he saw Wenger's body shaking slightly, as if about to fall over.

Yi Le hurried up to help.

"Sir..." Yi Le held Wenger's arm. He was very thin. Although he was slender and dressed in a decent suit, his arm didn't seem to have much flesh, only bones.

Wenger recovered from his trance, he turned his head and saw Yi Le supporting him, he couldn't help smiling, and said, "Thank you, Yi!"

"Do you need me to call the team doctor for you?"

"No!" Wenger shook his head and said, "I just feel a little tired."

Yi Le nodded slightly, and he let go of his hand to leave.

At this time, Wenger suddenly shouted: "Yi, two years ago, if we offered the same treatment as Tottenham, would you choose Arsenal or Tottenham?"

Yi Le froze for a moment, a trace of struggle appeared on his expression...

Wenger smiled bitterly: "Sorry, I asked a question that made you difficult."

Yi Le lowered his head slightly, he turned around and was about to leave, but after walking a few steps, he suddenly turned around, came to Wenger's side, and whispered to him: "If I was me at that time, because of you, I would have chosen Arsenal!"

Wenger's cloudy eyes lit up suddenly, and he smiled: "I will not tell other people this answer, thank you for your recognition of me."

"It's not just me, there are many people who recognize you. There is no doubt that you are a great head coach!"

At this time, Villas-Boas shouted from the direction of the Tottenham coach bench; "Yi! Let's go!"

"I'm leaving Professor, goodbye!"

Yi Le smiled and waved his hands.

Wenger nodded with a smile.

At this time, Boas had already walked over with a vigilant face and pulled Yi Le back.

 …

In the post-match press conference, Wenger took the initiative to take all the responsibilities.

"I am responsible for the loss of this game, I am responsible for the poor results of the team, as a head coach, I failed to bring results to the team, this is my negligence, I failed to adjust the fans and the team. It is also my responsibility, I failed to adjust the mentality of the players, as the head coach, I feel very ashamed!"

"All responsibilities are on my shoulders." Wenger took a deep breath and said; "I will not evade, I will continue to work until one day, they find a better head coach, at that time, I will organize my Pack your bags, leave this club, and retire with peace of mind."

"Maybe our era is really over. I should spend my old age with Ferguson, recall the past, and we can fight when we have disputes. I think he can't beat me now."

After saying this, the professor smiled and left.

The entire press conference was very quiet, and Boas, who was so unrestrained, didn't say anything.

This is respect!

Enough respect for this old man who once dominated the Premier League!

After the game, various reports emerged one after another.

"Arsenal lost to Tottenham! "

"Arsenal Conflict Explodes! "

"Tottenham beat Arsenal 2:0! "

"North London Derby, Tottenham win again! "

Among the many reports, one report is the most eye-catching, which is a report from the "London Sport".

"Perhaps, football will lose an excellent coach again! "