On the evening of January 4th, it was raining and snowing in London.

Gao Shen stood in front of the visiting team's coaching bench at the Emirates Stadium, wrapped up tightly, with his hands in the pockets of his coat. He only stretched them out when directing the game.

Although the Emirates Stadium has a geothermal system, a lot of white snow can still be seen on the grass, and the venue is very humid, which is very detrimental to both Manchester City and Arsenal.

From the 26th to now, four games have been played in ten days, which is a test for any team.

This is true even for Manchester City, which has an amazingly thick bench.

Gao Shen used almost every player in the first team, but there were still ups and downs in form.

This is actually not difficult to understand.

During the Chinese New Year, others are setting off firecrackers, eating hot pot, and visiting relatives and friends comfortably at home, but I have to work away from home. No one else would feel comfortable in my heart.

This resulted in Manchester City not playing well in the away game against Arsenal, and their condition was obviously not very good.

In the first half, the score was zero to zero. In the second half, Gao Shen replaced Henderson with Giroud in the second half, and the team changed its formation to strengthen its attack on Arsenal.

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The Gunners paid more attention to defense tonight and strictly guarded against Manchester City's attack.

Wenger deployed a midfield three of Alexander Song, Cesc Fabregas and Denilson, and obviously paid more attention to defense.

Obviously, the previous 8-0 result still left a shadow in Wenger's heart.

After Giroud came on the field, Van Persie's position became more free, especially when he often dropped back to link up and connect.

Gao Shen stood on the sidelines, waiting patiently.

With the current situation, Manchester City suppressed Arsenal in the midfield. Cesc Fabregas retreated too deep. Nasri and Walcott on the two wings were unable to pose a threat, making it difficult for Chamakh to attack alone.

Get a pass from a teammate.

The Gunners' organization poses no threat and has few opportunities, but Manchester City also has a problem, which is the lack of threat in the final pass.

Both wing players Hazard and Robinho fell into hibernation tonight. Van Persie is in great form this season and has produced the most amazing statistics in his career, but he was not very active tonight either.

Gao Shen went to Giroud at this time, just to let Giroud suppress Arsenal's two central defenders Djurou and Koscielny, and create more opportunities for Van Persie.

Giroud's appearance did not have an immediate effect until the 71st minute...

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"Yaya Toure leaned on Fabregas with his body, turned the ball around and got rid of it beautifully."

"The Ivorian midfielder takes the ball forward and looks at Manchester City's attack this time."

"Van Persie came back to take over, and after a one-two, Yaya Toure moved forward and passed Alexander Song, trying to break into the penalty area."

"Djourou and Koscielny double-teamed and successfully stole the ball. Yaya Toure fell in the penalty area, but did not signal a foul."

"But the ball didn't fly far, and it was still to the right at the top of the arc. Giroud blocked Clichy with his body, and he picked up the inside instep of his left foot."

"It fell to the left side of the defense, and Robin van Persie stepped in..."

"Danger!!!"

"Van Persie volleyed directly!"

"The ball went in!!!"

"GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!"

"In the 71st minute, Manchester City finally broke through Arsenal's goal!"

"Van Persie! The player who transferred from Arsenal to Manchester City this season used a wonderful volley to score the goal of his old club. It was a very wonderful collaboration!"

"Giroud's pass was just right!"

"At the critical moment, the superb substitutions once again produced a magical effect."

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When Van Persie scored, he did not celebrate excitedly.

Obviously, he still has deep feelings for his old club.

But Gao Shen was already excitedly clenching his fists and cheering on the sidelines, loudly applauding Robin van Persie's goal, and at the same time giving Giroud a thumbs up.

These two players work very well together.

"Girou is really useful!" Carlo praised with a smile after high-fiving Gao Shen.

Gao Shen nodded, who could say otherwise?

As a high center forward, Giroud's scoring ability is not strong, but his tactical role is obvious. The most important thing is that this player is smart.

No matter what kind of tasks you assign him or what role you ask him to play, he can handle it for you properly.

Just like just now, Robin van Persie retreated and Yaya Toure advanced. When the two had a one-two, why did Giroud, who was originally at the front, suddenly run to the right?

This is not a sophisticated arrangement, but the players' on-the-spot performance on the court.

It seems like an inconspicuous move, but it is crucial in scoring goals.

Obviously, Giroud knew very well that it didn't mean much if he continued to be at the front. Instead, it might make the area at the top of the arc very crowded and restrict Yaya Toure's performance, so he simply pulled aside and waited.

Chance.

Then why not pull it to the left?

Robin van Persie is there.

At that time, Arsenal had a total of five defensive players in the top area of ​​the arc, plus a retreating Cesc Fabregas, a total of six players, but Manchester City only had three players and they forced a goal.

It depends on coordination and movement.

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With Giroud assisting Van Persie's goal, Manchester City beat Arsenal 1-0 away from home.

When Gao Shen saw Wenger, the expression on the professor's face was obviously very depressed.

"We should at least have a draw!" Wenger said resentfully, looking like a little daughter-in-law who had been bullied.

"We should at least score two more goals." Gao Shen pushed back with a smile.

Neither of them were very satisfied with the result, but Gao Shen won, relatively speaking, he was in a better mood.

But what he said is not unreasonable. At least Manchester City created more opportunities.

"Are you really planning to compete for the Champions League this season?" Wenger asked.

Gao Shen did not answer, but asked: "What do you think?"

"In terms of strength, except for Barcelona, ​​no other team is your opponent." Wenger said with envy.

The advantage of being rich is that you can quickly build a powerful team in a very short period of time.

"Why doesn't what you say sound right?" Gao Shen felt a little sour.

Wenger clicked his tongue and said, "You're a very thoughtful person, and you'll make everyone think you're shady."

"Have I wronged you?" Gao Shen looked directly at Wenger and asked.

The Frenchman roared and laughed, "That's not the case."

The two of them laughed out loud in unison.

In fact, at their level, they really don’t take many things very seriously.

They all have fame, and they also have profit. For them now, it is more about self-pursuit and realization.

Of course, this is also subject to the environment in which they live.

It is indeed not easy for Wenger.

Especially now, when the people's hearts are lost, it will be difficult to lead the team.

Regardless of how Wenger is doing well now, if you have the ability, try someone else?

Arsenal collapsed immediately, believe it or not?

Sometimes, fans are like this, they don't know their blessings when they are in the midst of them.

Where in the world can you find a head coach like Wenger who can swallow his anger, understand financial control, have a lovable playing style, and have world-class coaching ability?

If he really bought a team and could find a head coach like Wenger, Gao Shen would be in high demand!

But now, the consequences of losing the Champions League are just emerging.

Cesc Fabregas is leaving, and other players are also interested. For the Gunners, the disaster has just begun.

The key issue is that with the current financial situation, it will take Arsenal at least two years to get out of the financial quagmire.

These two years will be very fatal!

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Manchester City defeated Arsenal 0-1 in an away game, winning all four games and winning the Christmas Devils schedule.

Gao Shen is finally feeling proud this time, having washed away the sluggishness of last season's Christmas and winter break schedules.
To be continued...