Chapter 148
The first time, the second time.
On the evening of November 5, as night fell, the Etihad Stadium was brightly lit, shining like a bright pearl.
This huge and spectacular stadium was packed with people and the atmosphere was extremely warm.
Every seat was occupied by enthusiastic fans, who wore team jerseys, held flags and banners, and their faces were filled with expectations and excitement.
This game is destined to be a focus battle-the 11th round of the Premier League, the top-ranked Manchester City team and the equally strong Arsenal team this season met on a narrow road.
Both teams are strong teams in the English football world, with many world-class players and loyal fans.
The atmosphere before the game was tense and exciting, and the fans shouted slogans loudly to cheer for the team they supported.
In the stands, blue and red intertwined into an ocean, forming a beautiful landscape. The fans drowned the entire stadium with songs, drums and shouts, as if to pass their strength to the players on the field.
This passionate scene made people excited and made people feel the charm of football.
At the moment when Lei Ming followed the captain Mertesacker into the stadium, the only 10,000 Arsenal fans in the stadium gave them their warmest cheers.
Everyone knows that Mertesacker's state is not as good as before. He can be appointed to start in such a crucial game. His significance is far more important than this game.
Yes, in this game, Mertesacker not only has the task of defense, but also has to play a role of bringing the old to the new. He is destined not to play the whole game. He will put the captain's armband on Lei Ming after leaving the field, so that everyone will remember the new captain of Arsenal.
The moment he stepped into the stadium, Lei Ming's heart seemed a little excited. He waved to the team's family stand. Although he couldn't see where Via was, he believed that she would definitely see him waving at her.
Although it was the first time this season to play against Manchester City, to be honest, Lei Ming was not unfamiliar with them.
Not to mention the previous encounter with the opponent in the Champions League when he represented Monaco, even during this period, he also used several shooters in Manchester City as contact objects, especially the opponent's star players Aguero, Sterling, De Bruyne and others. Now he is familiar with their habits.
What's more, they also have a very familiar B seat in their team. From a psychological point of view, Manchester City is not superior to Swansea, the last opponent.
But that was only what Lei Ming had experienced. Others in the team did not have this special experience. What's more, Manchester City is still one of the best teams in the league this season. The team has strengthened several positions in the winter window. It is absolutely impossible to say that there has been no change for such a long time.
After all, as the strongest champion coach in the world, Guardiola's coaching ability is definitely not vegetarian.
On the side of the court, Guardiola returned to his position after a polite hug with Wenger. He looked at the tall, sunny and handsome Gunners goalkeeper and seemed very surprised about what happened to him recently.
He really didn't expect that such a young player could gain everyone's recognition in just a few months, and even the always rigorous Professor Wenger could trust him so boldly.
But he had to admit that the other party's ability was indeed a phenomenal existence today.
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"Brothers, wake up, the exciting moment has arrived. I believe everyone has already known that Lei Ming has been appointed as Arsenal's vice-captain. After seeing the appearance of the old captain Mertesacker in this game, I dare say that our Lei Ming will definitely carry the Arsenal team's banner in this game."
"In this game, both teams still used their main players. Manchester City's offensive frontcourt is still led by De Bruyne, B Silva, Fernandinho, Sane, Sterling, Aguero, this lineup is luxurious."
"On the other side, Arsenal also sent out all the main players. The offensive group led by Lacazette also achieved very good results this season. After Lei Ming appeared, Arsenal has won several consecutive victories and the points are catching up with Manchester City."
"Although Arsenal's old captain Mertesacker appeared early in this game, the opponent is old, but
The physical condition is still reassuring. I am looking forward to seeing how our Lei Ming will perform tonight under the leadership of the old captain! "
"I have said it before, I have the demeanor of a great emperor, often showing my domineering side. This time I am right, even our respected professor is obviously conquered by Mr. Lei's temperament. "
"Brothers, don't underestimate the value of Mr. Lei's vice-captain. It is really not easy. Otherwise, why can't Lacazette, who has just joined and often scores goals, become the vice-captain? ”
In Laojiu’s live broadcast room, the anchor Laojiu gave an impromptu speech in the middle of the night. What he said was well-reasoned and made many haters in the live broadcast room speechless.
He was sincerely happy that Lei was appointed as the deputy captain in such a short time in Arsenal. I believe that many people will be happy for Lei Ming like him.
For some haters, he has long wanted to give them a good fight, and it is just the right opportunity to play.
Also while he was chatting with his fans, the focus of the 11th round of the Premier League slowly kicked off. The players of both sides started running after the referee blew the whistle.
In this game, Manchester City coach Guardiola sent out a classic 4-3-3 lineup.
This lineup is known for its strong offensive power and flexible tactical changes. It aims to tear open the opponent's defense through the rapid breakthrough and passing cooperation of the front trident.
In contrast, Arsenal coach Wenger adopted a more radical 3-4-2-1 formation.
However, from the actual position, they are more like a deformed version of 3-4-3.
The biggest difference is that the experienced captain Mertesacker is slightly behind the other two defenders. This arrangement can not only play his excellent defensive ability, but also allow him to better organize the defense and command his teammates to deal with Manchester City's offensive threats.
At the same time, this change of formation also gives Arsenal more numerical advantages in the midfield, allowing them to better control the ball and launch effective attacks.
At the beginning of the game, the players of the two teams started a fierce fight in the midfield.