Episode [114]: Arsenal Return to Elland Road

November 11, 2006, Singles' Day!

Leeds United's weather is very good, sunny. Although it was an evening game, it didn't feel cold at all today, and the weather was very suitable for the game.

The stadium is already full of people, the buses of the players from both sides have already arrived at the scene, and the players are waiting in the locker room, ready to play the game.

At this time, the fans of both sides were singing the team songs of their respective teams to cheer for their teams and waiting for the start of the game.

"Friends from the audience, friends from the fans, hello everyone! This is the BBC, and I am the commentator Mark Laurenson!" The BBC broadcast the game live today, and Mark Laurenson was sitting at Elland Road. In the media commentary booth of the stadium.

"Fans and friends, long time no see, I am the Eddie Gray you are familiar with. Today I will bring you another Leeds United game!" Eddie Gray said immediately.

The Leeds United fans at the scene gave Eddie Gray a lot of face and applauded. Many people even shouted Eddie Gray's name. After all, Eddie Gray has a deep relationship with Leeds United, having stayed here both as a player and as a coach.

The Leeds United fans gave Eddie Gray a thunderous applause.

Mark Lawrenson said with a smile: "It seems that Eddie has a very important position in the hearts of Leeds United fans. I have seen you so many times, and they still welcome you so much!"

Eddie Gray said: "That's natural! Of course, I also have to thank the fans for their love. Let's talk about this game. This should be a very intense game."

Mark Lawrenson immediately said: "Okay, what we bring to you today is a game in the twelfth round of the Premier League this season. Leeds United played against Arsenal at their home court. Now Arsenal Leeds United ranks third in the Premier League, Leeds United ranks fourth in the Premier League, the difference between the two teams is only one point, the strength is very close, this should be a very intense game!"

Eddie Gray said: "Yes, and this is still a game for Leeds United. In this game, Leeds United is likely to complete a reversal, directly surpass Arsenal, and reach the third place in the Premier League!"

Eddie Gray is very confident. The Arsenal fans in front of the TV are booing one after another. Eddie Gray is just farting after he finished speaking!

Mark Lawrenson smiled slightly and said, "Are you really that confident, Eddie?"

Eddie Gray said loudly: "Of course! I believe in Loya and Leeds United. Leeds United will win this game!"

Mark Lawrenson nodded slightly and said, "Well, let's make a bet. If Arsenal wins, you will change your hairstyle, bald. If Leeds United win, I will change my hairstyle, how about it?"

Eddie Gray jumped without hair, looked at Mark Lawrenson and asked, "Are you optimistic about Arsenal?"

Mark Lawrenson said: "You support Leeds United, I naturally have to support Arsenal, how can we stand in the same trench?"

Eddie Gray nodded slightly and said, "That's right!"

Mark Lawrenson immediately said, "So you agree?"

Eddie Gray raised his eyebrows and said, "Are you so confident that Arsenal will definitely win?"

Mark Lawrenson said: "You don't have to worry about it, just say whether you want to bet or not?"

Eddie Gray glanced at Mark Lawrenson, and said, "Since you want to change your hairstyle so much, of course I have to give it to you. However, I want to ask, do you also change your hairstyle to be bald?"

Mark Lawrenson nodded and said, "Of course!"

Eddie Gray immediately said: "Okay then, I bet you that Leeds United will win this game!" Mark Lawrence stared at Eddie Gray and said: "Whether it is a sure win or not, it depends We only know this game. Well, let’s introduce the starting rosters of both sides today, and the players from both sides have already played!”

Mark Lawrenson began to introduce Arsenal's starting lineup, as follows:

Away Team: Arsenal, Manager: Arsene Wenger, Formation: 4-4-2

Goalkeeper: Jens Lehmann

Back four [from left to right]: Clichy, Kolo Touré, William Gallas and Eboue

Four midfielders [from left to right]: Hleb, Flamini, Fabregas and Ljungberg

Double forwards: Adebayor and Henry

This is Arsenal's starting lineup today. This starting lineup is beyond everyone's expectations, especially for this back line. The two full-backs are relatively young, but their strength is very good. In fact, the most The main thing is Arsenal's two central defenders.

The height of these two central defenders is not very high. Kolo Touré is only 183cm tall, and Gallas is only 181cm tall. These two central defenders have no problem in terms of movement speed and recovery. It can be said to be very strong. But it is really flawed in the defense of high-altitude balls. Although Kolo Touré and Gallas' bounce are very against the sky, but they are facing a big man like Luca Toni today, which can be defended. ?

When the fans saw Arsenal's defense line, they felt a sudden shock in their hearts. How is this game played?

The Arsenal fans felt nervous when they saw this, feeling that the game was really over.

In fact, Arsene Wenger has no choice. The tall central defender Julu on the back line is still lacking in strength, so he is not at ease. And Senderos was injured suddenly before the game. He had no choice but to discharge such a combination of defenders.

There is no problem with the staffing in the midfield, the only problem is the back line.

Now everyone is guessing that this line of defense of the Arsenal team can defend against the tall center Luca Toni. Toure is 10cm taller, this gap is too obvious.

Arsenal fans are full of worries about this game.

Next, Eddie Gray introduced Leeds United's starting list today, as follows:

Home team: Leeds United, head coach: Zhong Cheng, formation: 4-1-3-2

Goalkeeper: Zhong Zheng

Back four [left to right]: Evra, Vermaelen, Kompany and Gary Kelly

Single midfielder: Mascherano

Three forwards [from left to right]: Ribery, Modric and Joaquin

Forwards: Luca Toni and Edinson Cavani

There are not too many problems with Leeds United's starting lineup, except that the veteran Gary Kelly at the full-back position appeared in the starting lineup today. This season, Gary Kelly started a lot less, which is really a sharp drop compared to last season.

Sagna has successfully taken over the starting right back position, but today Gary Kelly is starting, Sagna is sitting on the bench waiting for the opportunity.

Then Edinson Cavani really appeared on the starting list, and media reporters became interested one after another. They wanted to see how Edinson Cavani performed?

In this game, Edinson Cavani accepted a drug test.

And this time the drug test is very strict, and there are even a few reporters on the side, which makes Edinson Cavani very uncomfortable, as if he is a criminal, Edinson Cavani is full of It's anger.

All this is caused by the random speculation of these damn media reporters, and Edinson Cavani feels that his personality has been insulted. It's all these damn media reporters, you wait for me, you just wait to go to hell!

Players from both sides stood still on the court, and the game began immediately.

The Leeds United fans at the scene chanted Edinson Cavani's name loudly, cheering for him. This warmed Edinson Cavani's heart, and he was full of fighting spirit.

Zhong Cheng walked towards the coaching bench of the visiting team, stretched out his right hand to Arsene Wenger, and said, "Welcome to Elland Road, Professor Wenger!"

Arsene Wenger held Zhong Cheng's right hand and said, "Thank you! We meet again, Mr. Loya!"

There was not much to say between the two, and after this simple greeting, they separated.

At this time, the referee of the game, Chris Webber, was looking at the watch on his wrist, and the game was really about to start.

beep!

Chris Webber blew the whistle to start the game.

The Leeds United fans at the scene immediately became excited, shouting frantically, cheering for Leeds United. At the beginning of the game, Leeds United kicked off the ball first. As soon as they came up, they pressed the whole line and launched a very fast attack.

After Mascherano received the football in the midfield, he quickly passed the football diagonally to the side. Gary Kelly from the side came up and ignored Hleb who was jumping up. The football is passed to the front field.

Yes, the football flew straight to the forward beacon Luca Toni.

Arsenal fans felt disgusted as if they had eaten shit when they saw this. The damn Leeds United guy is really shameless, looking for a high point when he comes up, and he is so rude when he comes up, he is speechless.

Both Kolo Toure and Gallas were taken aback. They moved closer to the middle and squeezed beside Luca Toni. The two came forward to interfere with Luca Toni.

But Luca Toni is very strong. He jumped up high, carried the two of them, headed the ball back and rubbed the football into Arsenal's penalty area.

Kolo Toure and Gallas, who jumped up, were suddenly taken aback, and their hearts were extremely frightened.

"Wow, beautiful attacking combination. Luca Toni blasts Gareth and Kolo Touré. Nice header back, Cavani, Edinson Cavani rushing into the box, chance, The game has just started, and Leeds United's opportunity has come, it's beautiful!" Eddie Gray was very excited and roared crazily.

Mark Lawrenson also yelled loudly: "Ah, it's one-on-one! Just after the game started, Leeds United went one-on-one, and Arsenal are in danger!"

The hairs of the Arsenal fans at the scene stood on end, standing upright like steel needles.

German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann was shocked in his heart, and rushed out quickly to intercept the ball.

With a bang, Edinson Cavani, who was catching up with the football, had no time to think about it, because the ball was a little too big. Edinson Cavani rushed forward quickly, and directly tackled the ball to the ground. A shovel shot.

With a bang, the football flew towards Arsenal's goal quickly.

The speed of the ball was very fast, and it was a ground ball. It was about to roll between Jens Lehmann's legs, and the Arsenal fans screamed in horror.

At this time, Jens Lehmann reacted very quickly, sat down on his buttocks, just sitting on the football, and resolved the crisis.

"Oh! It was just a little bit. The German made a wonderful save, and he saved the Arsenal team. Leeds United still lacked a little bit of luck!" Eddie Gray was very depressed.

However, this time the attack made Leeds United more confident, and it seems that they have already seen the scene of the Arsenal team being overwhelmed!