Chapter 766

September 12th afternoon, Manchester City stadium.

Just returned to the dressing room from the field, Gao Han received assistant coach Brian Kidd sent, Arsenal's starting list of this game, let Gao Han see is very difficult to understand.

It's not just him, but Brian Kidd next to him.

"What's the matter?" Sergio Garcia was confused.

Gao Han casually put the paper with the starting list in his hand and said, "Arsene has changed."

Two weeks ago, when Arsenal were away to Manchester United, Arsene was in a four three formation, including Bendtner, Walcott and van Persie in the front, but he was in a four four two formation.

The goalkeeper is Almunia, and the back line is Clichy, Gallas, Vermaelen and Sagna.

The most troublesome is the midfield four players, Alexander song, Diaby, Denilson and Fabregas, how will these four players line up? Is it the tradition that Arsenal used to be good at? Or is there another arrangement?

The two strikers are Bendtner and van Persie.

The central axis of Arsenal's entire lineup is inextricably linked with Gao Han. Gallas is the reason why Gao Han angrily left Chelsea. Fabregas and van Persie are both dug and promoted by Gao Han.

Gao has no doubt about the strength of this team. It's just this game

"Diaby and Denilson are two young players who have been cultivated by Arsene Wenger in recent years. They have played a lot of positions, but Alexander song and Fabregas are basically fixed in the middle

Brian Kidd's words made Gao Han nod slightly. "You mean, two people pull side, Alexander song and Fabregas are in the middle?"

"It's quite possible." Brian Kidd nodded.

These two players are obviously not typical wingers. Arsene Wenger's only purpose is to fight for the ball with Manchester City and try to suppress the midfield of Manchester City.

"From the previous 4-3-3 formation, which was more inclined to attack, to the now 4-4-2 formation, which is more balanced in attack and defense, Arsene is still afraid of us, and they are no stranger to 4-4-2." Gao Han said with a smile.

Brian Kidd nodded. "Last season, Arsenal's regular formation was 442."

"That's different. Before, they had Adebayor in the attack, Rosicky and Walcott in the wing, but this game arranged Denilson and Diaby to start..."

Gao Han suddenly smiles, "is it too cautious?"

People can't help but feel funny after listening. Gao's so-called prudence is actually making fun of Arsene.

Adebayor is the main center of Arsenal last season. Togo players can be regarded as one of the most outstanding centers in the Premier League last season. Although they are not the scoring champion of Arsenal, the role of this type of players can not be measured by the number of goals.

But this summer, after Adebayor fell out with Arsenal and Arsene Wenger, he moved to Real Madrid to play for Jose, which made the attack of Arsenal have problems and many players have to adapt.

So far this season, Arsenal have scored the most goals in the Premier League. In the first four rounds, they have scored 15 goals, but only two of them are scored by strikers. The goal efficiency of main strikers such as van Persie is not as good as that of midfielders such as Vermaelen, Diaby and Fabregas.

Obviously, Arsene Wenger's team needs to adapt to the attack without a top center, and van Persie also needs to adapt to the new role of center.

From the new season's four games, whether Diaby, or Denilson, there are still attacks.

"Shall we make some adjustments?" Asked Brian Kidd with concern.

Before the game, Manchester City thought that Arsenal would play four, three and three. Now Arsene has changed into four, four and two

"No Gao cold waved his hand, "everything changes, how does Arsene's playing style change is like that, we still take the game strategy before, the specific situation according to the situation on the field, improvise."

Brian Kidd nodded and laughed.

He vaguely remembers that when Ferguson was in charge of Manchester United, it seemed the same.

Although Brian Kidd seldom contacted Ferguson after he left Manchester United, he often learned from some friends and insiders about Ferguson's comments on the cold weather, which is why he was willing to come to Manchester City as a teaching assistant.

Now, he would like to see if the high cold is as magical as the legend.

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"Goalkeeper Peter Cech, three defenders at the back are kompani, Harvey Martinez and sabaletta, the midfield is still Harvey Alonso and Mascherano behind, David Silva and Modric ahead, and the front Trident is Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema and sturrich."

In the visiting dressing room, Arsene Wenger read to all the players Manchester City's starting lineup.

In addition to sturrich, the other 10 players are the starting force of Manchester City this season.

As for Sanchez, the reason why he will be placed on the bench is probably related to his playing two World Cup qualifiers.

As we all know, belsa's team is famous for its high consumption. Sanchez traveled back and forth for more than half of the world, and played two full matches in succession. The cold weather hid him and arranged sturrich, who has more physical ability, to start the match.

"The opponent of this game is the cold city. There are a lot of media and fans outside blaming the cold and shelling the city. But if you are careless about this team, then I want to say that you are all wrong, and you are very wrong."

Arsene's tone is constantly increasing, obviously hoping to attract the attention of all the players.

"Yes, Manchester City has invested 400 million euros this summer, which has greatly increased their strength. But if you think about it, in more than a month's training time, who can integrate more than a dozen players into a team and completely change the team's playing style?"

Many of the players were speechless.

As long as people who are familiar with the rules of football know, this is a very difficult thing.

"Is Manchester City doing badly?" Arsene Wenger sneered, "four wins, five goals, one goal, their goals are not many, but their defense is the best in the Premier League so far. At the beginning of the season, many people said that it would be very dangerous for them to play three back defense. Now?"

Arsenal players in the dressing room can't help but tense their nerves. After listening to Arsene Wenger's words, they can't help but re-examine Manchester City. Indeed, as Arsene Wenger said, defending is the best in the Premier League.

"Alpine has a very clear team planning from the beginning. He selects players according to his own planning. If you think about it carefully, the average possession rate of Manchester City in four games this season has reached more than 60%. They can do it in the Premier League."

Everyone was awed by the threat of Manchester City.

Arsenal is also a ball control team. Everyone knows how difficult it is to control the ball more than 60% per game. However, Manchester City, a newly formed team, has achieved it.

"So, in this game, we must not let Manchester City control the ball easily

Arsene once again reminded all the players at the scene.

"Alexander song is behind, Fabregas is in charge of the midfield guidance, you two should always pay attention to protect the middle, Diaby and Denilson should actively play a role in the flank, whether it is offensive or defensive, but also pay attention to, be ready to help the middle, strengthen the defense of the middle."

Arsene Wenger's eyes swept over the players and finally settled on Fabregas.

The Spaniard has been in a good condition recently and has just made a great success in the national team. Arsene Wenger also hopes that Fabregas can make a difference in this game.

"Cesc, you have to pay attention to the situation at any time. Under the condition of ensuring the stability of the middle, I allow you to actively forward attack. Players from both sides should pay attention to support."

Fabregas understood what Arsene was saying and nodded heavily.

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When the players of the two teams, led by the chief referee, entered the city stadium one after another, the whole stadium was filled with cheers.

Even sky commentators were surprised by the atmosphere of Manchester City this season.

"The cold weather and the joining of a number of superstar players have greatly stimulated the market of Manchester City. We have seen that in recent years, the city stadiums are full. It is said that their season ticket sales have exceeded 35000, which has created the highest season ticket sales record in the history of Manchester City."

"The start of the season for Manchester City is good. The cold team has won four games and is now third in the league table, behind Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur

"Tottenham Hotspur is one of the most eye-catching teams in the Premier League this season. Redknapp has just defeated Scolari of Chelsea and the cold of Manchester City, and was elected the Premier League Manager of the month in August. Tottenham Hotspur's forward Defoe has defeated Cristiano Ronaldo and Rooney, and was elected the player of the month."

"A lot of people are not particularly satisfied with the start of the season for Manchester City. Recently, many media fans are criticizing the cold conservative one-to-zero principle, but this game will be a wonderful match against Arsenal who are good at passing and controlling."

After the start of the game, both sides started with caution, especially in the first five minutes.

But five minutes later, the two sides began to enter the state, and the situation gradually became clear.

Arsenal still want to grab the ball. The reason why Arsene Wenger returns to 442 is to put more balanced pressure on Manchester City's three defenders, especially the two players in the front court, so that Manchester City can't pass and receive the ball smoothly in the back court.

It can be seen that Arsene Wenger's change is definitely not aimless, but early preparation.

But Gao has done his homework and is known as the best manager in Europe who is good at high pressure. From the beginning, he asked the players to exert pressure on Arsenal, even on the defence and goalkeeper of Arsenal.

The most obvious thing was that in the ninth minute of the game, Arsenal passed back to the goalkeeper and sturrich suddenly shot to the penalty area, which scared Gunners goalkeeper Almunia to make a big break. However, the ball was pushed back to Arsenal's half by kompani just after half-time.

Cristiano Ronaldo, after catching the ball from the left, used his skilful technique and excellent speed to catch a kill between Sania and Gallas. However, Benzema failed to understand the cross in the middle and slowed down, leading to the ball being released by Vermaelen.

But from this attack, everyone sniffed out the strategy of the game.

Instead of holding the ball with Arsenal, they are pressing high and pursuing attacking efficiency.

This also makes Arsene Wenger's brow locked and worried.

On the contrary, it seems that there is something to be gained from the cold.