Chapter 694 Exploration
Arsenal and Tottenham have a long-standing grudge, and the North London Derby between the two sides is also a grand event every season.
Before, Tottenham’s strength was not obvious. Although the derby was still hot, Arsenal had an absolute advantage to a large extent.
Arsenal also has a very high winning percentage in the historical record of both sides.
But since Pochettino coached Tottenham and started using Harry Kane, Eriksson, Sun Xingmin and other players, the strength of Tottenham has gradually emerged.
In the future, Tottenham will be able to reach the level of strength in the Champions League final, which is not to say that it is not strong.
Although the current Tottenham have not yet reached that height, they already have extremely strong strength.
Especially this season, Tottenham's 5-5-0 record also tells everyone that they are unbeaten in the first ten rounds.
Of course, Arsenal is also strong. Also as an unbeaten record, they have won three more games than Tottenham, so this game is destined to be a focus battle.
Whether it is historical enmity or team strength, the two teams are extremely close.
"Arsenal and Tottenham have both started the undefeated myth this season. At least from the current situation, both teams have the possibility of winning the game."
"Pochettino's Tottenham have run in very well this season. They are no longer chasing the standings like last season, and they have always followed the footsteps of the first echelon. Harry Kane leads the Tottenham attack group It also shows a rich and diverse offensive mode, whether it is Harry Kane's header ability or his retreat ability, Arsenal needs to be vigilant!"
"Sun Xingmin, a player from the Bundesliga, has also exploded with amazing scoring ability after joining Tottenham. So far, Sun Xingmin has scored four goals and received three assists. This player is also a threat on the wing. Not to be underestimated!"
"As an excellent midfielder, Eriksson can provide unlimited momentum for this Tottenham team!"
In the commentary seat, after Zhan Jun introduced Tottenham, he began to report on Arsenal.
"Arsenal's situation is also very good. The front trident of Lukaku, Mane and Aubameyang has shown amazing performances in the recent period, especially as Aubameyang's state is gradually improving. Arsenal's dismissal has become more and more threatening!"
"In terms of midfield, Kanter is still the cornerstone of defense and an important part of Arsenal's lineup. Wilshere's ability also makes Arsenal's offensive organization excellently sorted out!"
"There is also Lucky!"
"The existence of Lucky is the root cause of Arsenal's strength. Since last season, Lucky has shown amazing strength not only on the defensive end, but also on the offensive end. In this season, Lucky's performance can be used even more. Phenomenal level to express."
"Tottenham want to win Arsenal, so the big core of Arsenal's midfield is the hurdle they must pass!"
"The defense line consists of Hummels and Jimenez. The defense line of these two provides a strong guarantee for Arsenal's defense! The two full-backs are Robertson and Bellerin!"
As soon as Zhan Jun's voice fell, a picture of the player's tunnel appeared in the game camera.
Players from the two teams are already standing on both sides, waiting to enter the field at any time.
The expressions of the players on both sides are extremely dignified.
Obviously the derby made them all extremely nervous.
Lori looked at Le Kai beside him from the corner of his eye.
As a goalkeeper, Le Kai's presence undoubtedly poses a great threat to him, whether it is Le Kai's long-range shots or his ability to play the ball will seriously interfere with him.
Although Lori is very optimistic about Eriksson, to be honest, Lucky and Eriksson are not at the same level!
The kind of midfield suppression that Le Kai is good at is likely to continue to erode Eriksson's rhythm.
Once Le Kai took control of the midfield, Tottenham fell into an extremely passive situation.
Therefore, for Tottenham, the most important thing is to ensure the fluency of the midfield.
They don’t necessarily have to get the ball and rhythm, but they must ensure that the midfielder can play the ball. At least one or two offensive channels are feasible for them. This is the most important thing.
"Ready to play!"
The referee in the front court turned his head and shouted.
Players from both sides became clamorous.
A sense of oppression before the Great War suddenly hit.
Both starting lineups.
Arsenal (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Martinez.
Defenders: Bellerin, Jimenez, Hummels, Robertson.
Midfielders: Aubameyang, Kanter, Wilshere, Lucky, Mane.
Forward: Lukaku.
Tottenham Hotspur (4-1-4-1):
Goalkeeper: Lori.
Defenders: Danny Rose, Vertonghen, Weimer, Kyle Walker.
Midfielders: Eriksson, Dembele, Dell, Wan Yama, Sun Xingmin.
Forward: Harry Kane.
This Dembele in the Tottenham lineup is not Piedembele.
This player is a midfielder from Belgium. He landed in the Premier League as early as 2010, joined Tottenham in 2012, and has been used by Pochettino until now.
Although he is not Dembele of France, his ability should not be underestimated.
Especially in midfield ability.
Easy to open up an attacking line for Tottenham.
In the case of Tottenham player Ali injured, this player came off the bench.
And Eriksson came to the position on the left wing, where he can better cooperate with center Harry Kane, and at the same time he also has a certain offensive ability.
Based on Tottenham’s formation, they cleverly avoided Lucky’s right wing, apparently aiming to attack the left wing.
And on the right wing, Sun Xingmin was placed here to fight against Lucky, which is a big injustice.
Sun Xingmin's expression at this time is also a bit bitter.
In many confrontations with Le Kai, he is very aware of the opponent's ability. Whether it is physical or timing control, he can't compete with Le Kai.
The only advantage is speed!
But when Lucky is defending, he is always unable to maximize his speed.
He didn't know how Lucky did it, but he just played very uncomfortable.
Obviously, he needs to withstand Lucky's pressure in this game.
The chance of shooting or scoring is infinitely close to zero!
After the handshake, the players from both sides came to their respective halfs.
They are all encouraging each other loudly.
Lucky's loud voice ran through the entire game, which also inspired the Arsenal players to a certain extent.
After coming to his position, Le Kai looked at the opponent's half.
Seeing the opponent's position, Le Kai almost understood the opponent's intention.
But Tottenham actually put Dell as a single midfielder on the defensive end. This is really not afraid of Arsenal's counterattack!
After the players from both sides were in place, Tottenham took the lead in kicking off.
As the referee's whistle sounded, Harry Kane penetrated towards the opponent's half after kick-off.
Wow! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! —
The cheers at the scene also began to rise suddenly.
"The game has begun! Tottenham did not rush to attack after the opening, but patiently tested the ball in their own half. Eriksson even retreated to help sort out the passing rhythm!"
"Arsenal is also not in a hurry. Except for the strikers, the rest are starting to block the pass gaps near the midfield line. Arsenal's cautiousness also prevents Tottenham from finding any breakthroughs in a short time. !"
After 1 minute, Tottenham finally couldn't help it.
Dell made a long pass directly to the right wing.
Son Heung-min made a quick start.
But at the moment when he was waiting to catch the ball, Lucky rushed over, knocked him away, and occupied the landing point.
Lucky easily passed the ball to Wilshere and ran forward.
Sun Xingmin supported his waist with a bitter expression on his face.
In this kind of confrontation, he has no advantage at all.
Lucky is better at using his body than him.
Of course, Tottenham is just a test this time.
"Tottenham wanted to try to attack on the right wing, but Kay's superb defense made Tottenham's offensive premeditation fail. Sun Xingmin failed to control the first point. Under physical confrontation, he was completely unable to compete with Kay!"
The commentator Andy Gray finished speaking and continued; "Now that the ball has come to Arsenal, how will Arsenal attack?"
Arsenal's offense was more simple. When Lucky failed to step forward at the first time, Wilshere passed the ball to Aubameyang.
Let Aubameyang, who has been in good form recently, create scoring opportunities.
But as soon as Aubameyang got the ball, he encountered a crazy press from Tottenham.
Eriksen even retreated to participate in the press, and the ball was soon kicked out of the sideline.
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