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Chapter 335 London Derby

After winning Sunderland and advancing to the semi-finals, Arsenal showed a good momentum of moving forward in the three lines of the League, League Cup and European Champions League.

The league has played for 16 rounds, and Arsenal ranked in the standings with a record of 48 points with a total victory, and left Liverpool, the second-ranked one, far behind. Liverpool's points are only 33 points!

In other words, Arsenal has scored 15 points in second place! This is probably the first time in history that Arsenal is about to end the first half of the league with such a huge advantage.

The situation in the League Cup is also very good. After winning the Black Cat Sunderland, he has successfully entered the semi-finals of the League Cup. Although his opponent is the Red Devils Manchester United, everyone knows that Manchester United in the post-Ferguson era, under the leadership of Moyes, has fluctuated in form and has greatly reduced its strength. So far, Manchester United has only 25 points in the league, ranking eighth in the league!

Such Manchester United no longer poses any threat to Arsenal, which is rising strongly! And for Manchester United now, actively competing for the qualification of the European Champions League is the thing they should care about most. If they focus on the main energy of the League Cup, they are likely to lose their qualification to participate in the European Champions League next season! This is absolutely not allowed to appear for the Red Devils Manchester United!

Therefore, Manchester United is likely to give up the League Cup and focus on playing the league well, striving to qualify for the European Champions League next season.

This is a very good situation for Arsenal. A Red Devil with a discounted strength and dare not put in all his efforts, the possibility of Arsenal passing the League Cup semi-finals has greatly increased.

As for the European Champions League, Arsenal has won the first place in the group and will enter the knockout stage next.

According to convention, the team in the group first will generally meet the team in the group second, so next, Arsenal's opponents will be produced in teams such as Leverkusen, Galatasaray, Olympiacos, Manchester City, Schalke O4, St. Petersburg Zenit and AC Milan.

Since he is the second in the group, whether it is due to the team's strength or luck, in general, the probability of Arsenal winning will be higher. In this way, Arsenal's chances of qualifying from the top 16 will also increase greatly!

So, whether it is the league, the League Cup and the European Champions League, the situation in Arsenal is very good.

The current situation of Arsenal has naturally attracted the attention of the media. Whether it is the English media or other European media, the media have conducted special analysis of the current situation and status of Arsenal.

"Three lines go hand in hand, Arsenal's goal is the Triple Crown?"

At this time, the report of "Sky Sports" wrote in the article: Arsenal has achieved jaw-dropping results since this season. Whether it is the UEFA Champions League, the League or the League Cup, Arsenal has shown a strong desire for the championship trophy.

At the same time, Arsenal's third-tier record is also particularly impressive, ranking first in the league, Yaoyao leads, reached the semi-finals of the League Cup, and won the first place in the group in the European Champions League!

All signs show that Arsenal will surely rise strongly this season. Now, all we need to guess is that Arsenal will win several championship trophys!

Double crown? Triple crown? Or unique four crowns in history?

"Arsenal's strong rise, with the goal aiming directly at the Triple Crown!"

At this time, an article from The Sun said: Since this season, Arsenal has won 16 league games. Now it has stood on the top of the league with a total victory record of 48 points.

What is even more terrifying is that he is 15 points ahead of the second place in the league! This is unique in British history!

With this alone, we can judge that Arsenal will definitely rise strongly this season!

Moreover, Arsenal's record on other fronts is also very objective. The League Cup successfully reached the semi-finals and the European Champions League won the first place in the group! These records show that Arsenal's goal this season is definitely not just a league champion, but his goal is likely to be a double champion or even a triple champion!

It is understandable that Arsenal has such a grand goal, because Arsenal has such confidence that he has the magical Chinese zhang, as well as Ozil, Wilshere, Ramsey, Giroud, Walcott and other strong players. The triple-championship is not an unattainable dream.

At 8 pm on December 23, 2o13, a focus match in the 17th round of the 2o13/14 English Football League was held at the Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal playing against Chelsea at home.

Chelsea have won 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last three away matches at the Emirates Stadium, including the League Cup at the end of January this season. The two sides had 42 matches in history, with Arsenal having the upper hand in 19 wins, 12 draws and 11 losses, of which 12 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses at home. This is the 181st match in history between the two sides, with Arsenal having the upper hand in 72 wins, 52 draws and 56 losses.

Wilshire was suspended and missed, Fermall replaced the injured Koscheerney, Artta and Rossiki took the ball in rotation, and Podolski entered the bench.

Arsenal's lineup is still familiar to everyone: goalkeeper 1-Szesni; defender No. 3-Sania, No. 5-Fermalen, No. 4-Murdersack; midfielder No. 18 Zhang Xu and No. 8-Arteta; midfielder No. 16-Ramzi, No. 11-Ozil, No. 7-Rossici; forward No. 14-Walcott and No. 12-Girou.

For Chelsea, Oscar and Mata were both put on the bench, while Mikel and Lampard, who played in the Midweek League Cup, continued to play.

At the beginning of the game, Zhang Xu took advantage of his home court and quickly launched a fierce offensive.

Now Zhang Xu has upgraded the ultimate secret "control rhythm" skill to perfect level, so his control over the game has been rising sharply. In the past, when facing Chelsea, he was able to basically control the game. Now, Zhang Xu seems to be more relaxed in controlling the game.

However, Chelsea is not willing to give up the initiative in vain, so they are also trying their best to resist in the face of Arsenal's tide of offensives.

So, the game was full of excitement.

In the 6th minute of the game, Chelsea's Azpilicueta broke into the penalty area and made a comeback, but Lampard shot at the front point under Zhang Xu's defense.

Then, the competition between the two sides gradually became fierce, and Aspiricueta was verbally warned to hook Ramsey in the midfield.

In the first 20 minutes, Torres' two breakthroughs were blocked by Mertesacker, and referee Dean refused to make a penalty.

In the 24th minute of the game, Zhang Xu won a free kick in the frontcourt and Ozil took a free kick, but the football crossed the wall and made Giroud miss the baseline.

In the 25th minute of the game, Sarnia made a cross from the right, and Cahill cleared the ball before Giroud on the edge of the small penalty area. After Zhang Xu controlled the football, Zhang Xu made a quick decision and shot a long shot, but unfortunately he was slightly above the crossbar.

In the 27th minute of the game, Chelsea's William made a cross from the right, and Ramirez headed the ball from 12 yards and missed.

In the 32nd minute of the game, Chelsea's Hazard made a comeback, and Lampard shot from 10 yards from the right side of the penalty area, but was blocked by Zhang Xu and flew out of the baseline.

Two minutes later, Hazard passed the ball, and Torres's shot at the edge of the penalty area was too small, just in the mood for Szesney. William then passed the ball, and Torres's shot from the left side of the penalty area was blocked by Mertesacker.

In the 36th minute of the game, Walcott was hooked by William on the right side of the penalty area, and referee Dean refused to award a penalty.

In the 44th minute of the game, Hazard passed the ball, and William's push shot from the left side of the penalty area was confiscated by Szesney.

In stoppage time in halftime, Zhang Xu's long shot missed again.

The two sides still played very fiercely in the second half.

In the 55th minute of the game, William made a cross from the counterattack, and Ramirez missed, but Hazard broke through on the left side of the penalty area and wades out of the baseline.

In the 63rd minute of the game, Ramirez fouled Arteta, Arsenal players protested, and Dean took out a yellow card. Two minutes later, Walcott tackled Azpilicueta from the wing and also received a yellow card.

Ivanovic's volley from 15 yards in the penalty area was stopped by Zhang Xu and successfully cleared the ball.

In the 66th minute of the game, Torres headed the ball, but unfortunately he was blocked by Zhang Xu and then quickly counterattacked. After Zhang Xu crossed the center line, he passed by a straight pass and directly tore open Chelsea's defense. Walterko formed a single shot, but his shot was actually pounced by the opponent's goalkeeper!

In the 67th minute of the game, Giroud headed the ball, and Ozil's shot from the left side of the penalty area was blocked by Ivanovic. Then Ivanovic raised his leg too high when fighting with Ozil, which caused disputes. Rosici's flying tackle Ivanovic received a yellow card.

In the 71st minute of the game, Lampard passed a free kick into the penalty area, and Terry headed the ball from the left side of the penalty area and missed the near corner.

In the 73rd minute, Shuller replaced Hazard and then Oscar replaced William.

Arsenal finally scored a goal in the 79th minute. After Zhang Xu successfully intercepted, he pushed and passed the ball to Ramsey. Ramsey made a diagonal pass. Giroud's left-footed shot from 8 yards on the left rib of the penalty area was saved by Chelsea's goalkeeper, and then cleared by Cahill.

But his rescue did not kick too far, and Zhang Xu controlled it again.

Zhang Xu carried out a long shot for the third time!

This shot was near the edge of the penalty area, and it was fast, so the football came into the net!

The ball went in, one to zero!

Arsenal re-created murderous intent in the 85th minute. Gibbs made a cross from the left side of the penalty area, and Giroud's shot from close range was blocked by Cech.

Mourinho then used up the substitution quota and Louis replaced Torres.

And Arsenal did not make any substitutions in the game.

In the 91st minute, Sania headed the ball and was cleared by Azpilicueta in front of the goal line. Then Luis shot a free kick and hit the wall.
Chapter completed!
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