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Chapter 218 My Teammates Aren't Bad Guys (Please Subscribe)

A ball, a defensive line, and a goalkeeper all became mere background figures.

Seeing this, the professor knew that prevention was futile.

He genuinely wants to strengthen the team's offense.

But Arsenal really has no strikers left.

Unlike the defenders, these are the only players I can really boast about.

On the bench is John Hartson, who was poached from Luton. He is 182 cm tall and weighs 92 kg. Logically speaking, these stats should make him a very strong striker, but unfortunately he doesn't like to stay in the penalty area and prefers to play on the wing.

Moreover, he's not very fast, and even if he occasionally scores as a substitute, it won't be of much help to Bergkamp.

Hey.

I wish I could buy Luis Figo this summer.

If that Portuguese winger were still playing, he could absolutely become the core of the team.

The price is not the problem; it's Arsenal's positioning that's problematic.

Last summer, Arsenal's appeal was definitely greater than Bayern Munich's. Ahead of Bayern were some La Liga teams, and further ahead were Serie A teams, as evidenced by Figo's transfer.

Barcelona is just a substitute for Parma.

However, he remains more confident about the future.

The Premier League is improving rapidly.

With the transfers of Gullit and Matthäus, coupled with Manchester United's continued strength, the brand value of the Premier League will continue to increase.

The professor believes Arsenal will be quite competitive next summer.

While it may be difficult to acquire top-tier stars, promising young talents who are not yet famous still have a chance.

Bringing in players like this also allows for better control of the team's salary.

Matthäus and other big names take up too much of the salary.

Even though Arsenal's nickname is "The Bank," they can't pay wages indefinitely.

These days, it's still possible to buy big-name stars at low prices, like the case of Lothar Matthäus.

Klinsmann's transfer to Tottenham wasn't considered expensive.

But their salaries are the real problem.

He could grit his teeth and push himself, but Wenger didn't like that feeling of pushing himself to the limit.

Just like when Bayern Munich almost went bankrupt.

His ideas were also approved by the board of directors, which is why he was able to coach Arsenal so smoothly.

This is the way the world is.

Arsenal's board of directors, nicknamed "The Bank," is not exactly generous.

Arsène Wenger, who was called "Little Man" when he was in the youth team, grew to 1.91 meters tall.

It was as if God was playing a joke.

……

"Damn it, you'll find an opportunity to shoot yourself later."

Matthäus stated directly.

Bergkamp smiled and nodded.

Both players have played for Inter Milan, and communicating in Italian is actually easier than in English.

Dennis Matthäus's high regard for him made Bergkamp feel somewhat flattered.

He knew this German's character very well.

If Matthäus's ability is rated 97 points, then he will look down on all players rated below 97 points equally.

Bergkamp felt he hadn't reached that standard, so he was somewhat surprised.

Perhaps it was the other teammates who disappointed Matthäus more?
Bergkamp also felt that the game was a bit tough.

Playing as a center forward at Inter Milan made him very uncomfortable.

However, the communication between the French coach and Bergkamp gave him confidence in the future, which is why he wants to persevere.

He can't possibly leave the Netherlands and fail in two consecutive leagues.

Even if he can't fly, he'll prove he's far superior to Litmanen. Van Gaal is an idiot!
The second half has been going on for some time now.

Arsenal seemed a bit anxious after restarting the game.

Falling behind by two goals is no easy feat.

Matthäus passed the ball to the left wing, and Petit started dribbling forward on his own.

All three of Arsenal's midfielders have good ball control and movement abilities.

As a former full-back, his dribbling skills are quite distinctive.

It's not that others take the initiative, but rather that he likes to create challenging environments for himself.

Players with excellent physical attributes all have this habit.

Despite having a yellow card, Keane showed no restraint and immediately rushed to help Giggs, who was chasing back. He didn't even hesitate to make a sliding tackle.

Petit didn't dare to hold the ball any longer, and tried to dribble past the player by tapping the ball forward.

Unfortunately, he wasn't quick enough and bumped into Keane's foot.

Gary Neville easily received the ball on the right flank of the backfield.

Neville wanted to pass the ball to Ludwig, but Paul Merson clearly saw through his plan and raised his right foot to block the long pass the instant Neville took the shot.

The two players were locked in a struggle for the ball when Pallister quickly stretched out his foot and hooked it away.

Slightly slower, Matthäus returned to the center line and kept an eye on Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang simply returned to his own half to participate in the organization. Keane passed the ball to Giggs, who was pulled down by Paul Merson as soon as he started to move.

This foul in the attacking third did not result in a card.

Lu Deyang didn't take the penalty, and it was difficult for him to create any opportunities from that position.

Instead, he waited for his teammates to come up and then reminded them: "When you see Matthäus coming to me, you don't have to pass the ball. Organize the play a few times and then try again."

"Let him keep running?"

Gary Neville exclaimed, "Dejan, you're really cunning!"

"idiot!"

Pallister slapped Neville on the back of the head and said, "This isn't cunning, it's tactic. I think it's a great tactic. The Germans like to run, so let them run as much as they want."

"It's really good."

"Steve Bruce said."

Although giving it directly to Lu Deyang and letting him compete with Matthäus might not necessarily be a bad thing.

Even if someone comes to cover, Lu Deyang will most likely be able to create a set piece or pass it out.

But it would be better to wear down the opponent directly. We can't treat our own core players like fools and make them face half of Arsenal every time.

Bruce felt that Lu Deyang's salary was too low during today's game.

Despite having the highest salary in the Premier League, Ludwig van den Rudd's dribbling skills are truly impressive.

His attempts at dribbling and his success rate are even twice that of a typical winger. It's important to understand that an attempt at dribbling doesn't just mean getting past a player; it means that every dribble during the attacking possession, up to the final ball handling, counts as one attempt.

Only when you dribble past 5 or 6 players in a row and finally put the ball into the goal can you count it as an attempt to dribble past someone and a successful dribble past someone.

However, even if you fail to pass the ball when you create a corner kick or a throw-in, it is still considered a successful dribble, since this statistic is a bit harsh.

Manchester United kicked off from their own half, and the tug-of-war resumed.

Arsenal's defensive strength is truly impressive.

"When will I be able to recover from my injuries?"

"Dejan and I are probably the best wing partners. After he makes the pass, I can immediately send the ball back."

"The team doctor clearly said it was almost ready, so why won't the boss let me play?"

David Beckham said listlessly from the bench.

Even a superstar like Hughes could be kicked out, so he doesn't consider him a necessity.

"It's good enough that the boss didn't send you to that Moyes team."

Pilkington said.

Moyes had previously wanted to loan out several young Manchester United players, and Beckham was one of them.

However, Ferguson considered it and declined.

Playing in the third tier of leagues offers limited opportunities for improvement for players.

"Nicky, do you think I'm better at playing on the right wing than you?" Beckham said, turning his head.

Nicky Bart rolled her eyes.

If they hadn't known each other for a long time, he would have liked to punch Beckham.

The two sides remained deadlocked for a while.

"Both teams' attacks were more focused on the left flank. Because of the presence of two holding midfielders, Irwin could often get to the byline when Dejan cut inside. Arsenal's Matthäus had to keep an eye on Dejan, and Wright's shooting ability on their left flank was not reliable, so neither team had many scoring opportunities."

“Wright was pretty good before, but he’s a bit out of place with this tactical system. The speedy striker Wenger wants doesn’t need to be this fast, and McManaman would be even better. It’s hard for him to pass the ball when he has it, and he always chooses to make the final shot. This kind of offside-beating shot at the close post is not difficult for Schmeichel to save.”

"Perhaps Arsenal should buy Gascoigne. Wenger can integrate Matthäus into the team and also try to save Gazza. Gazza is an alcoholic like Adams and others. Maybe the core of England can regain his form."

The professor, who was getting impatient, finally called the players to get up and warm up.

It's always a good idea to substitute a striker when you're behind.

As the leading team, Manchester United's organization was very patient, frequently moving Matthäus around.

It can run, can't it?
Then let's keep running.

No matter which player is known for their "iron lungs," they will become extremely tired after sprinting multiple times in a short period of time.

That's why fans criticize players who run at a constant pace.

Of course, less energy is consumed if you don't sprint.

It wasn't until the 83rd minute that the professor made a substitution, with John Hartson replacing Ian Wright.

Young player Ray Parlour replaced Paul Merson.

Like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer later at Manchester United, he was a super substitute, but what impressed people most was his mature-looking face. Even when he was in elementary school, he looked like he was 30 years old.

Bruce kicked off from the backcourt and passed the ball to Giggs.

Giggs is finally playing reasonably well on the right wing.

He dribbled at high speed down the right flank and then changed his pace to cut into the middle, throwing Arsenal's defense into disarray.

However, he made a mistake when passing the ball, and it ended up at Matthäus's feet.

Ferguson, standing on the sidelines, rubbed his teeth together with his tongue.

Even knowing that it's hard not to make mistakes when you're not on a familiar wing, he still couldn't help but want to curse.

Matthäus delivered a long pass with a powerful shin thrust.

Manchester United's defense was positioned too far forward, and the ball was passed behind Steve Bruce.

Bergkamp took the lead and secured a favorable position, only to find that the somewhat thin Dutchman was not easy to deal with.

Having reached the edge of the penalty area, Bruce opted for a sliding tackle. Unexpectedly, the opponent changed their pace, waiting for Bruce to make the tackle before unleashing a chip shot that breached Manchester United's goal.

After scoring, Bergkamp ran straight back.

Matthäus, who provided the assist, happily put his arm around Bergkamp.

"2:3."

"Arsenal were just one goal away from equalizing."

"Yes, Arsenal played quite well today, breaking through Manchester United's goal immediately after the substitution, but wasn't Wenger's substitution a bit too late?"

"I also think Wenger should have made substitutions earlier. Wright and Merson didn't perform very well on the field. Making substitutions earlier and giving the substitutes more time might have been better."

really!

Ferguson kept his eyes on the field.

He knew that mistake would cause trouble.

Matthäus's outrageous long pass ability also made him feel a little uneasy.

Damn, he's almost as good as Dejan, who plays in the middle.

If possible, he hoped to place a Lu Deyang on each of the left, center, and right lanes.

There's no need to worry so much.

……

"Peter, say something."

"Steve Bruce said."

"That's all. The opponent is Matthäus. It's not a problem if you can't defend against him."

Schmeichel said irritably, turning around to retrieve the ball.

This sarcastic attitude made Bruce feel very uncomfortable.

Schmeichel threw the ball towards midfield.

Lu Deyang raised his right foot to block the ball, which flew towards the center circle.

Cantona shouted, "Be careful, winning is the priority!"

McClair looked at the Frenchman with some surprise.

He scored a goal, but he didn't actually score.

“Why are you looking at me like that? I’m not a selfish person,” Cantona said.

McClair: ...

You go back to France and want to retire whenever you're unhappy, and you still say you're not a selfish person?

Anyone with a modicum of professional ethics wouldn't run back to their home country during the league season.

Compared to Cantona, Mark Hughes is a model of professional football.

Ultimately, it comes down to a matter of strength.

However, Cantona is right. Today's game was not easy, so the main goal should be to win.

He hadn't met Matthäus before when he was selected for the European All-Star team, but he realized how terrifying that guy was when he met him today.

Facing such a defensive player, and with someone always covering for him, Lu Deyang still managed to score a hat trick. McClair was truly impressed.

Even as a striker, his ability to seize opportunities is far inferior to Lu Deyang's.

Not to mention dribbling past opponents.

Cantona kicked off and passed the ball across to McClair, who immediately passed it to Lu Deyang.

Matthäus rushed forward again, keeping a close eye on Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang passed the ball back to Redondo from the side.

The one-goal difference made Arsenal's pressing much more aggressive.

Redondo passed the ball back under pressure.

Bruce immediately passed the ball to Schmeichel, who launched a long ball down the left flank.

After observing the landing point, Lu Deyang immediately chose to run in the opposite direction.

Matthäus instinctively ran in the opposite direction, then realized something was wrong.

Damn it, it didn't land behind me!

As soon as he stopped abruptly and turned around, Lu Deyang, who had set the trap, had already rushed towards the center line.

Before David Platt could even make a move, Lu Deyang slammed the ball forward.

boom--

He knocked the ball more than ten meters away again.

The meaning is obvious: use speed to overwhelm all defensive players.

Such behavior was inhumane, but the Arsenal players were powerless to do anything about it.

Dixon didn't dare wait in the defensive zone and went straight up to intercept the ball.

However, his explosiveness was still a bit lacking, and he could only watch as Lu Deyang took the ball in front of him and dribbled sideways with his left foot.

click -

Just as Lu Deyang was about to cut inside the penalty area, Petit slid in with a tackle.

Lu Deyang raised his right foot, giving up on taking the ball, but the opponent chose to raise his foot instead.

In this unavoidable situation, Lu Deyang was tripped in front of the penalty area.

"What the hell..."

McClair was a step too slow, and Cantona rushed forward.

The Manchester United players were all incredibly excited, and even Lu Deyang couldn't stop them from getting up.

"It's finally here. Just before stoppage time, the players from both sides had another large-scale conflict. Both teams were holding back their anger, and they finally started fighting."

"Ferguson doesn't look too good; Manchester United are going to get a lot of cards today."

"Redondo red card, Keane red card, Cantona red card, Padit red card, Giggs yellow card, Gary Neville yellow card, David Platt and Martin Keown yellow cards... Referee Paul DeKing showed eight cards in one go, putting Manchester United at a numerical disadvantage. But the post-match press conference is sure to be very interesting."

"Yes, if Ferguson can get Dejan to attend the press conference, tomorrow's newspaper will definitely sell out."

McClair crouched in the restricted area, clutching his head.

Irwin was somewhat relieved that he hadn't gone up to break up the fight.

He originally intended to support his teammate, but Cantona got too excited.

McClell tried to break up the fight but was punched several times; the bloody welt near his ear was the best proof of that.

The French really don't hold back when they get crazy.

"Be careful, the boss doesn't look too good."

Bruce came up and said.

Then the group remembered Ferguson.

Cantona walked to the sidelines with his head held high and chest out, though he was also somewhat worried.

"Go back and wait for the game to end."

Ferguson patted Cantona on the shoulder and said.

"Boss..."

Instead of being scolded, Cantona felt a little embarrassed.

“Go back, Eric.”

Ferguson said.

Seeing this, Keane quickly followed and went down to the field, trying to blend into the passageway.

The fact that Cantona wasn't criticized doesn't mean he wasn't criticized at all.

Privileges aren't for everyone. "Roy..."

The Scottish accent in his English still sent a chill down Keane's spine.

"Boss, I was wrong..." Keane said, forcing himself to speak.

"There's nothing wrong with it, just be more careful next time."

Ferguson said with a smile.

Keane stared wide-eyed at Ferguson, only breathing a sigh of relief when he was sure Ferguson wasn't being sarcastic, and then stepped into the passageway.

"Well done, Fernando."

Keane, who had just entered the passageway, almost tripped and fell down the stairs when he heard those words.

Damn it, everyone else gets red cards, so how come he does it well?

……

Lu Deyang stood at the spot where the foul occurred, ready to take the free kick.

"Dejan, you need to get off the field."

the referee said.

"I didn't get a red card, did I, sir?"

Lu Deyang asked.

"Yes, but your socks are torn," the referee said, pointing to the back of Lu Deyang's calf. "You need to change your socks before you can play."

"Can't we wait until the punishment is over?"

Lu Deyang asked.

The referee shook his head.

Lu Deyang could only walk to the sidelines.

"Find Dejan a pair of socks."

Ferguson, who had been watching the game closely, shouted.

As soon as Lu Deyang came off the field, he immediately asked with concern, "Are you injured?"

"It's nothing, Coach."

Lu Deyang said.

"That's fine, that's fine."

Ferguson patted his arm and said.

Lu Deyang was changing his socks on the sidelines, while Giggs was taking free kicks on the field.

As a left-footed player, his free-kick angle on the left wing was quite narrow. He tried to play it safe and pass to his teammate, but the pass was too slow and was easily caught by David Seaman after he jumped.

Seaman immediately threw the ball into Manchester United's half to launch a counter-attack.

Ray Parlour received the ball in the backfield and quickly rushed forward. His footwork was a bit rough, but he managed to protect the ball despite stumbling.

Irwin gritted his teeth and knocked his opponent down, interrupting the attack.

"Dejan is back on the field with just a few minutes left in the game. Lee Sharpe and Philip Neville are warming up, and Ferguson is probably trying to strengthen the defense to hold onto the last advantage."

"Arsenal and Wenger still gave us quite a few surprises today. Apart from Dejan, the best player of the game was Matthäus. The German midfielder delivered phenomenal statistics on both ends of the pitch, proving he is worthy of being a player of Gascoigne's caliber."

"I don't think Gazza is as strong as Matthäus. When he plays well, he's only slightly better than Matthäus in attack."

“Jim…”

Martin Taylor was somewhat helpless.

This partner really doesn't give me any face at all.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Lu Deyang also returned to the field.

"Be careful, we're down two men, so focus on defense!"

Lu Deyang shouted.

"Dejan is right, if we concede another goal, I'll rip your heads off!"

Schmeichel echoed.

Hearing this, Steve Bruce and Parish were relieved.

This is the Peter they know.

Lu Deyang waved for Giggs to return to the middle lane with him.

With only so many players on the field, it's better to stand together in the middle and defend one side.

The other side is now up to the defenders.

With only three attacking players left in the midfield and forward line, it's a challenge for any team.

After Arsenal restarted the game, Lu Deyang immediately rushed forward.

Pratt received the ball but failed to pass it out, as Lu Deyang firmly blocked the passing route.

The midfielder tried but couldn't find an opportunity, so he immediately passed the ball back.

Dixon quickly passed the ball to Adams, attempting to launch an attack from another direction.

Matthäus kept pushing forward, and Lu Deyang dared not relax his defense against the German, so he could only roam around him.

Arsenal's captain clearly didn't take Giggs seriously, and directly used his body to force his way through.

Giggs could only run back with the other side, entangled with them.

As they got closer to the penalty area, Giggs knew it was dangerous.

Upon seeing Gary Neville's location, Giggs decisively bumped Adams with his body.

Then immediately move aside.

Suddenly free from the pressure of confrontation, Adams lost his footing.

Seeing this, Neville decisively stretched out his right foot and passed the ball behind Adams.

Giggs caught the ball, turned, and ran.

Matthäus turned and gave chase.

Matthäus, who was expending a lot of energy, should not be able to catch up with Giggs. However, Giggs was also under a lot of pressure. Feeling that Matthäus was getting closer and closer, he suddenly stopped and turned around to pass to Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang received the ball and immediately turned to pass it back to Irwin, making a hand gesture.

Irwin begins the kickoff and advances the ball.

The boos at Highbury Stadium reached their peak for the day.

Time ticked by, and Manchester United's possession of the ball meant fewer attacking opportunities.

They were just one goal away from equalizing, leaving every Arsenal fan on the edge of their seats.

They also have an advantage in terms of numbers.

Hartson's plan to press Irwin from behind and allow Irwin to slowly dribble the ball back failed.

This steady full-back accelerated and charged forward.

Seeing this, Pratt also rushed towards Erwin.

While running, Erwin made a diagonal pass forward.

He's been keeping an eye on Lu Deyang's position.

Lu Deyang turned around to get the ball, and Matthäus followed up.

Lu Deyang then passed the ball to the right wing. Giggs controlled the ball and, seeing Matthäus and Adams, passed it across to Lu Deyang again.

Manchester United's safest course of action is to push the ball into Arsenal's half and control it.

However, Bergkamp and Parlour returned to their own half, and Manchester United were no longer able to pass the ball freely.

Click—Lu Deyang pretended to pass to the right wing, but instead flicked his right foot and pulled back to the left wing.

Arsenal players rushed to this side almost simultaneously, and Lu Deyang then turned and passed the ball to Giggs.

In this situation, the width of the space must be fully utilized.

This time, Giggs didn't rush and gradually stabilized his pace.

Giggs only passed the ball again after Parlour and Matthäus rushed to his side.

Arsenal's defense did not move.

They all knew that Lu Deyang would be the one to get the ball in the end.

This kind of stretching based on the width of the space is just killing time.

Lu Deyang had already reached the edge of the penalty area when he received the ball. Lee Dixon was ready, turning sideways and shifting his weight.

If he could, he really didn't want to face off against Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang can play with just his right foot, using both the inside and outside of his foot, but he can't stand still. What's even more terrifying is that Lu Deyang is a two-footed player.

Outer instep.

Again!
Dixon thought to himself.

Lu Deyang used the outside of his right foot to push closer and closer to him.

This top Premier League full-back still opted to keep his eyes on the ground.

Although this reduces the field of vision, it prevents one from being fooled by Lu Deyang's feinting shoulder movements.

Seeing Lu Deyang extend his left foot, is he going to use the inside of his left foot to flick the ball?

Dixon thought Lu Deyang definitely wouldn't go to the bottom line, but would instead dribble laterally towards the middle.

He tried his best to refrain from extending his foot, and sure enough, Lu Deyang's left foot didn't touch the ball.

opportunity!

That's the next step.

The two people were already very close.

Dixon quickly extended his left foot.

He was right, but Lu Deyang reacted even faster.

Even if he extends his foot in advance, Lu Deyang still flicks the ball with the outside of his foot, using his shoulder to dribble the ball laterally.

Martin Keown was trying to cover.

Seeing Lu Deyang standing behind the ball, he thought Lu Deyang was going to force his way into the penalty area between him and Dixon.

The defender had just adjusted his footing to close the distance with Dixon when Lu Deyang shifted his weight, turned sideways, and flicked the ball with the outside of his right foot, continuing to dribble laterally.

Damn it, I've been tricked!

Kee was about to curse.

When they tried to catch up again, it was too late.

Fortunately, his teammates had returned, and Matthäus rushed forward.

Lu Deyang did not make any major moves this time.

Even if he took a step forward with his left foot while running, this action made Matthäus think that he was going to shoot, and he was a little slow to chase back. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Lu Deyang stepped behind the ball with his left foot, turned around and took a shot.

boom--

Composing music on the zither is always easy, but conveying sound through the drum is extremely difficult.

The ball flew quickly between Matthäus and Boulder, who came over to defend, without touching any of the players.

Arsenal had eight of their own players just outside the penalty area.

Everyone watched as the ball flew into the penalty area and headed straight for the left side of the goal.

Seaman's positioning was flawless, but because the ball was too far to the left, he once again became the background figure.

4: 2.

boom--

"Deyang!"

"Deyang!"

"Deyang!"

The away fans in the stands were itching to rush onto the pitch and throw their hero high into the air.

It is most reliable in critical moments.

Lu Deyang proved this point in last season's Champions League final.

Many people perform exceptionally well when they are suppressing their opponents.

However, when the team is at a disadvantage, Lu Deyang's decisiveness is higher than that of all the other players combined.

Perhaps this is what it means to be a natural-born performer in big situations?
Even a 2-3 victory would leave them feeling unhappy.

But the problem has been solved.

Arsenal can't really say they've almost won.

There is about one minute left on the scoreboard.

It would be almost impossible for Arsenal to score two goals in that minute.

Matthäus was frantically urging Manchester United to hurry back and prepare for the kickoff.

Seaman threw the ball directly towards the midfield.

Bergkamp passed the ball across to Parlour, who immediately passed it back to Matthäus.

Apart from Matthäus, several forwards were making aggressive runs forward.

The Germans delivered another long pass.

Lu Deyang rushed towards the landing point, jumped up, and headed the ball. The ball was in a bit of danger in the penalty area, but fortunately Schmeichel managed to catch it.

The new rules prohibit back passes from being made with the hands, excluding headers.

However, deliberately lying face down on the grass to pass the ball back is not allowed.

"Damn it, Peter, he'll start swearing if I push back."

Bruce couldn't help but mutter.

Schmeichel saw Lu Deyang heading the ball and even gave him a thumbs up.

Double standards are everywhere on the football field.

Parish laughed and patted Bruce's arm.

If you were really put in Dejan's position, could you handle it?

Schmeichel waited a few seconds before passing the ball to Irwin, afraid that Neville would make a mistake if he passed it to the right wing.

Hartson and Pratt pressed quickly, giving Irwin no chance to advance.

However, the full-back remained firmly facing the flank, not giving the opponent a chance to extend their leg.

A somewhat exasperated Platt shoved Irwin from behind. Even though he lost his balance, Irwin managed to stay on the field by stepping on the ball with Hartson.

Seeing this, the referee blew his whistle.

Two short shots and one long shot; the game is over.

Beep,
Beep,
beep—

Ferguson was the first to rush onto the pitch, his arms outstretched but not straight, his hands clenched into fists.

But anyone could see his excitement.

Manchester United's substitutes were equally excited, opening their arms to embrace their teammates on the field.

Gary Neville took off his jersey and ran wildly in Highbury.

The sun was still strong in London before 2 p.m., but it was incredibly dark for Arsenal fans.

Highbury's hopes were ultimately dashed.

The professor, with one arm raised and his hand touching his chin, walked into the room to comfort his students.

His professional career wasn't particularly successful, but it taught him to face setbacks early on.

For their first match against Manchester United in their first full season, this performance is already quite good.

The professor was already thinking about the press conference while walking on the field.

He didn't want to see that Scotsman so smug.

……

Highbury Newsroom.

Lu Deyang and Ferguson attended the press conference together.

The professor still had Matthäus with him.

This combination ignited the enthusiasm of the reporters.

They had so many questions to ask.

"Alex, your players have received three red cards. Will you appeal?"

"Dejan, how far do you think Arsenal are from winning today?"

"Lothar, were you deliberately provoking Manchester United players by frequently clashing with them today?"

"Mr. Wenger, could you please comment on the referee's standards in this match?"

"..."

Every question asked by the reporters was carefully chosen.

They even let Wenger comment on the referee instead of the game.

Before Ferguson could speak, the professor grabbed the microphone and said, "We should admire Manchester United's fighting spirit. Physical contact is part of the game. They used physical contact to disrupt our attack and organization, and some of their actions were indeed excessive. But at that point, the referee should have stepped up and made the correct decisions. I won't blame the Manchester United players. However, we should have had at least two penalties when Ian went down."

"If diving could earn you penalties, then you should have 10 penalties today."

Ferguson retorted directly.

"Your players hindered our attack with a rough defensive style."

"Damn, physical contact is part of the game, and you guys commit more fouls."

"..."

The two coaches took turns speaking, so the reporters didn't even need to ask questions.

Lu Deyang suddenly felt a sense of familiarity.

It's like Naruto and Sasuke.

It's true that the plots in comics have real-life counterparts.

The debate about which team committed more fouls lasted for more than ten minutes.

The two coaches then sat down, sulking.

"Dejan, comment on the three red cards your teammates received today. They were all earned by assaulting opponents."

one reporter asked.

Many reporters also perked up their ears.

Lu Deyang laughed and said, "Britain uses the presumption of innocence, but you directly convicted my teammate, which is unfair. You can't look at who is braver in a war, but who started it. Obviously, Pettit's foul caused the conflict, so there's nothing to discuss. Both Roy and Eric are tough guys on the field, but very sentimental off the field. Fernando is even more of an artsy type; he reads a lot, likes Shakespeare and fashion magazines. It's hard to dislike teammates like that; they're not bad people..."

(End of this chapter)