Chapter 745
In the thirty-third round of the Premier League, Liverpool host Arsenal.
This is the first game after the big reversal of Chelsea in the Champions League. Benitez rotated the lineup, including Yang Yang and Gerrard on the bench, and Gareth Bale and Benayoun got the start.
After the start of the game, Liverpool still had the upper hand on the scene, but Arsenal were very stable.
Until the start of the second half, in the 49th minute, Sagna made a mistake in making a clearance, Kuyt made two consecutive crosses from the right, and Crouch headed the goal from the penalty area, opening the scoring for Liverpool.
Seven minutes later, after Kuyt stole Gibbs' ball again, he made a cross from the right side of the penalty area. Benayoun cut in at high speed and headed the goal from close range to expand the score to 2-0.
Although in the final stage of the game, Arsenal once counterattacked and pulled a goal back, but in the end Liverpool still beat the Gunners 2-1 at their home and scored three points again.
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In the FA Cup semi-final, Liverpool once again visited Old Trafford.
Manchester United has basically no hope of winning the Premier League, because if Liverpool beat Hull City in the next round, the Red Army will win the championship four rounds ahead of schedule, and the possibility of Manchester United's reversal is minimal.
In this case, Ferguson concentrated all his forces, focusing on the FA Cup and Champions League games.
Benitez is also focused on the cup, Yang Yang and Gerrard and other main players are starting in this game.
Manchester United have learned from the previous experience and lessons, even in their own home, they still take the defensive, and on the right back, O'Shea and Brown failed to start, but arranged for the Brazilian teenager Rafael.
The 18-year-old Brazilian teenager is the key target of Manchester United's right-wing training this season. He has represented Manchester United many times in league and cup competitions, but the most important game he has played so far is Manchester United away. Challenge the Manchester City derby.
That time was also because O'Shea and Brown were injured, and he only got the opportunity.
But tonight was markedly different.
Because this time he faced the wolf-like Liverpool and Yang Yang, the number one player in world football.
In the opening stage of the game, Manchester United focused on defense, supported by Fletcher in midfield, and Raphael was also trembling and did not dare to be careless.
But gradually, with the deepening of the game, especially when Yang Yang and Liverpool gradually stabilized the rhythm and entered the game state, Rafael was under increasing pressure.
Especially in the 22nd minute of the game, Liverpool quickly launched an attack to the right of the frontcourt. After Kuyt pressed Evra to top the ball, he dribbled the ball inside and passed it to Crouch.
The English high man dribbled the ball back and passed it to Gerrard, who came in behind.
During this process, Yang Yang silently and suddenly moved from the left front of the penalty area to behind Ferdinand and Vidic. The speed was very fast and he was quite determined. When Raphael reacted and caught up, he Has rushed into the penalty area, and Gerrard's through ball is also accurately passed behind Vidic and Evra.
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"Yang Yang slants behind him... catches the ball... just kicks up!"
"Ball in!!!!"
"Wow, in the 22nd minute, Yang Yang opened the scoring for Liverpool!"
"He looks very easy, and the goal is really not difficult. It mainly depends on the cooperation of teammates, but Manchester United's defense has been continuously pulled out of the gap."
"The eighteen-year-old Raphael obviously didn't keep up with Yang Yang. He looked very annoyed."
"But here, I want to say to Rafael, boy, don't be discouraged, there are not many defenders who can defend Yang Yang in this world, at least you did a good job in the first twenty minutes, right?"
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Yang Yang's goal came easily, but in fact it was not sudden.
In the first 20 minutes, Liverpool basically controlled the situation. Manchester United was obviously under the shadow of the previous fiasco, and never dared to press the attack in front of Liverpool.
Obviously, Ferguson is very clear, Benitez is eager for them to press out to play.
In the case of Cristiano Ronaldo's unsatisfactory performance this season, Manchester United lost a weapon to counterattack, and their offensive strength was also greatly affected. Naturally, they did not dare to care.
It wasn't until Yang Yang scored that Manchester United began to show signs of being aggressive and made several threatening attacks, but Reina's state was very stable tonight, and he never gave Manchester United a chance to score.
The two sides were deadlocked until the 48th minute of the second half. Yang Yang made a continuous threat at the beginning, and in a one-on-one situation with the ball from the left, he forcibly broke through Raphael, and the bottom line passed to the middle of the penalty area.
Crouch nodded the ball in front of the ferry, and Gerrard followed up with a close-range header and scored another victory for Liverpool, 2-0.
After that, Manchester United's attack was more active, and in the 78th minute, Tevez pulled a game back, but in the end, they lost 1-2 at home to Liverpool and were eliminated.
Liverpool defeated Manchester United 2-1 with the goals of Yang Yang and Gerrard, and successfully advanced to the FA Cup final.
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Chelsea vs Arsenal in another FA Cup match at Wembley Stadium in London.
In the 18th minute, the Gunners assisted Walcott to score by Gibbs.
But in the 33rd minute, Lampard assisted Malouda to level the score.
Then the two teams fell into a stalemate, until the 84th minute, Lampard once again assisted Drogba to score a key goal.
In the end, Chelsea narrowly defeated Arsenal 2-1 and joined Liverpool in the FA Cup final.
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On the afternoon of April 25, Hull City, Yorkshire, England, Kingston Communication Stadium.
In the thirty-fourth round of the Premier League, Hull City faced Liverpool at home.
When the referee Martin Atkinson blew the whistle for the end of the game, the Liverpool substitute players who had been waiting on the sidelines could not wait to rush into the stadium, cheering wildly and celebrating all the way.
The Liverpool fans who followed the team to the away game were equally excited. They sang Liverpool's team anthem throughout the game, and when the whistle sounded, they opened with another song.
we are the champion!
The scoreboard at the Kingston Communication Stadium shows the final score of the two teams at this moment, one to three.
Although Manchester United conceded two goals at home, they pulled five goals in a row in the second half and finally reversed Tottenham Hotspur 5-2, but this still could not stop Liverpool from winning the Premier League championship this season four rounds ahead of schedule!
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In fact, this game was not easy at all.
Hull City are currently ranked 17th in the Premier League, only three points away from Middlesbrough, who are 18th in the relegation zone. This team is desperately trying to avoid relegation.
No matter who this kind of team is, they will feel very headache when they encounter it.
Due to the FA Cup, Yang Yang was rested again and sat on the bench. In the entire first half, Liverpool failed to create a truly threatening offensive, but Hull City played a sharp counterattack.
Until the 50th minute of the first half, the midfielder George Boateng fouled Mascherano and was given a yellow card, giving Liverpool a free kick in the frontcourt. Xavi Alonso took a direct free kick. He hit the goal, but it hit the wall and bounced back. The Spanish midfielder followed with another long shot, which hit the bottom right corner of the goal.
But after changing sides and fighting again in the second half, Liverpool still failed to expand the score, and could not create an effective offensive. Instead, in the 63rd minute, Hull City pulled back a game and re-leveled the score.
In the 65th minute, Yang Yang came on as a substitute.
In the 73rd minute, Benayoun made a cross from the right, Yang Yang was unguarded at the back, and he headed the goal from the edge of the small penalty area.
In the 89th minute, Abeloa broke into the penalty area from the right and kicked the goal, but was saved by Hull City goalkeeper Myhir. Yang Yang followed up to pick up the leak and hit a volley, three to one!
From the point of view of the score, three to one seems to be easy, but the process is very thrilling.
Liverpool itself did not perform particularly well, because the team fought on multiple lines in a row, and the coaching staff rotated again, resulting in the team not being in the best state. On the other hand, Hull City team, but the whole team is united, and they are doing their best to avoid relegation.
It's not hard to understand why Liverpool are in a mess.
But anyway, in the end, they were able to defeat their opponents three-to-one without any risk and win the championship four rounds ahead of schedule. Liverpool can also breathe a sigh of relief temporarily.
Next, the team will be fully committed to the FA Cup final and the Champions League.
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When Liverpool's players threw Benitez high in front of the away coach's bench, the audience still sang the song of Liverpool fans.
According to the Premier League practice, although Liverpool won the championship four rounds ahead of schedule, the championship trophy still has to be reserved for the last round, which is the thirty-eighth round of the Premier League. Celebrate with the fans who come to the away game.
This is the second Premier League championship trophy in Liverpool's history, successfully defending the Premier League title. For Liverpool fans, this is like a dream. No matter what, they can't believe it, especially seeing the team's amazing performance this season. momentum.
The League Cup, the league, and the FA Cup and the Champions League!
Everyone is obviously not satisfied, especially the players on the pitch, celebrating very restrained, not only because it is an away game, but more importantly, they are still looking forward to the next two cups.
The FA Cup final against Chelsea is going to be a tough fight.
Although the Blues were beaten 6-1 by Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, Hiddink's team will certainly be very difficult to deal with.
There are also Champions League semi-final opponents Manchester United, and even future final opponents.
Liverpool's momentum this season has been unprecedented, as have the expectations and goals inside and outside the team.
Everyone knows that winning the league is just the beginning.
Now is far from the time to celebrate, and even more arduous challenges await.