Max-level burst damage at the start, the British Empire arrives!

Newsroom.

Wenger and Van Persie had just sat down.

The first reporter couldn't wait to ask, "Mr. Arsène, before this match, Arsenal wasn't considered a favorite by outsiders. Was this big win a pleasant surprise for your team?"

Before the match, bookmakers offered Chelsea odds of 1.6, while Arsenal only had odds of 4.4.

These odds mean that betting on Chelsea is just a matter of investing, while going all in on Arsenal could make you rich.

Wenger said expressionlessly, "Predicting a match involves considering the two teams' head-to-head record, player values, past performances, and the team's recent form."

"If you want to get more accurate data, you should also understand the situation in the locker room, the players' physical condition, and even the mental state of the whole team."

"There are some things that the evaluation agency cannot control, and there are other situations that even the head coach has difficulty controlling."

"As a head coach, my job is to help the team win, so I don't pay too much attention to outside expectations."

"My plans are all aimed at winning. When the team achieves its goals, I can't be too surprised because it just means I've finished my work for the week, and there are many similar tasks."

In the locker room, the Arsenal players gathered around Sun Ke, partly to hear the old man's classic quotes, and partly hoping that Van Persie would force a defeat in a suit.

After reading the first question, Sun Ke's admiration for the old man was like a surging river, unstoppable.

This question seems simple, but it actually tests one's linguistic skills. Saying it's a surprise seems unprofessional, while saying it's not unexpected seems a bit stubborn, because Chelsea's strength on paper is indeed superior to Arsenal's.

The old man's answer was quite a show of bravado.

Just then, several teammates cheered and excitedly took pictures everywhere, almost pushing Sun Ke off his chair.

Sun Ke turned around and laughed, "Damn, if you love watching live streams so much, why don't you pay for it yourself!"

"Making so much money, yet not even paying for a single membership!"

He had barely finished speaking when Song said nonchalantly, "I don't have any money. I have to earn money to support my family!"

As soon as Song said this, the entire locker room erupted in laughter, which made Sun Ke lose her composure.

This guy has truly taken "shamelessness" to the extreme; the nickname "Song Gongming" is incredibly accurate.

Sun Ke laughed and cursed, and Silva slapped Song on the neck: "Shut up, I didn't understand anything anyway!"

Capdevila slapped Song on the back of the head, and Maicon simply used a "chokehold".

Because of these guys, I didn't hear the second question clearly.

The third reporter was asking: "Mr. Arsena, your team is second in the standings, five points ahead of the same period last season. With Manchester City now your only major rival in the first half of the season, does this mean your team has the ability to challenge for the title?"

Wenger paused for a moment to think before saying, "Before the season started, everyone thought it would be the worst season in Arsenal's history, but now they're talking about our title prospects."

"In fact, at these two points in time, we haven't changed much."

"Football is a sport driven by dreams. If a coach or a player has lost the motivation to move forward, it will be difficult for him to maintain his current level."

"My team has many young players who dream of winning honors every day."

"As a head coach, I can't tell everyone that we can't win the championship when we're winning all the games."

"Arsenal's historical honors do not allow me to say such a thing."

"A second-place team, only three points behind the first place team, should aim to surpass the first place team, and there's nothing wrong with that."

"But the reality is that only ten rounds of the league have been played, and we still have twenty-eight games to play. It's really too early to talk about these things now."

"But as you just said, we've already faced six top-seven finishers in the first half of the season, so taking the lead by the halfway point is a reasonable goal, something we've been working towards a month ago."

This answer was also top-notch; if the old man had simply said that Arsenal's goal was the championship.

Given the nature of the English media, they will definitely make sarcastic remarks and hold onto this statement for the rest of the season.

Moreover, another old man in Manchester would definitely fire immediately.

In top-tier professional leagues, media relations are an indispensable skill for a head coach.

If we only consider this ability, Wenger is definitely a superstar.

Next, another reporter asked Wenger for his opinion on his captain in front of Van Persie.

Wenger's praise was spot on: "Robin has scored thirteen goals in ten league games."

"If he can maintain his current form, he might be able to try and break the single-season goal record."

"In the first ten games of this season, he only failed to score in one game, and he scored more goals against the two teams in the top four of the standings."

"All the opponents know he is dangerous and will specifically mark him, but he still scores a lot of goals."

"I can't predict his goal tally, but it'll definitely be a lot."

After the old man answered the question, Sun Ke could feel Van Persie's smugness even through the screen.

Next, the reporter turned the question to Sun Ke: "Since joining from Leyton Orient, Sun Ke has become an absolute mainstay in the defensive midfield position and has shown an unexpected level of performance. Do you find this a pleasant surprise?"

Many Arsenal fans believe that Son Heung-min is a good fit for Arsenal. Do you agree with their opinion?

The reporter asked two questions in a row, which were familiar topics, but he asked them in a new way.

Upon hearing this question, Wenger smiled faintly and said, "I don't know when it started, but I realized that I have to answer these two questions every time I'm interviewed."

"The frequency with which these problems recur is, to some extent, part of the answer."

"£700 million might be a risk for a League One player in the final year of his contract."

"Every time we bring in a player, our job is to repeatedly assess the player's future potential."

"Based on the resilience Son Ke showed against Southampton, we believe his baseline game is also at a Premier League level, and has the potential to improve significantly."

"Right now, his performance is well above the baseline and very consistent, thanks to his focus and self-discipline. He's a player who's always thinking, and that's why we chose him."

Subsequently, the media began asking Van Persie questions about his relationships with teammates, the locker room atmosphere, and the team's goals.

The Dutch striker's response was full of energy; he stated that Arsenal is more competitive this season and will fight to the very end.

Even when reporters asked slightly sensitive questions, the Arsenal captain remained in sync with his manager.

Chelsea's press conference, on the other hand, served as a negative example, with a clear disagreement between the manager and captain.

Even after the loss, Villas-Boas remained defiant, repeatedly saying, "If we had been able to execute our tactics flawlessly, we should have won today."

Each time he repeated it, Terry's face grew more and more unpleasant.

I don't know if Villas-Boas is too young or too fussy, but his every move makes people feel very uncomfortable.

In short, this guy made many of the mistakes that failed men make.

They shift all the blame to others and refuse to admit that they themselves have any problems.

Next, the reporter quickly set a trap for him, asking if he had considered making personnel adjustments during the transfer window.

As a result, Villas-Boas stated directly that many players on the team had not yet settled into their roles, and if the situation had not improved by Christmas, he would consider making changes to some positions.

Upon seeing this, Sun Ke calculated with his fingers and concluded that this guy's days were numbered.

"The Madman II" is really outrageously arrogant.

To be honest, based on his coaching resume, he's at best a poor man's version of Mourinho.

Of the treble Mourinho won in his last season at Porto, the European title was the Champions League.

Villas-Boas's European title was only a Europa League title.

These two championships are as significant as the difference between the Premier League title and the Championship title.

Even though the title of the later champion has an extra "crown," it's still a lower level.

Besides, Mourinho arrived during Chelsea's heyday, so making sweeping changes to the squad was perfectly acceptable for him.

When Villas-Boas arrived, the club already had a well-established squad.

Whether or not the club buys players is not really up to him.

Moreover, Sun Ke estimated that Villas-Boas did not do detailed research on the team before going to Chelsea, and did not understand the team's locker room culture well enough.

Chelsea's dressing room culture dictates that if any manager dares to make a move against Terry, Lampard, or Drogba, their Chelsea career is officially on its last legs.

To manage Chelsea, you have to maintain good relationships with these three bigwigs, or even a god would be fired.

Sure enough, Terry stated clearly in an interview: "We will sit down together after the game to do a serious review, see what needs improvement, see if anyone needs help, or if we need to adjust our tactics. We need to take this seriously."

Terry put it eloquently, but his meaning was clear: it's hard to say who the problem lies with, so stop spouting nonsense.

The two are about the same age, but Sun Ke felt that Terry had a more boss-like aura, while Villas-Boas seemed like a complex young man.

The following day, the English media astutely summarized the press conference: there were significant disagreements between Chelsea's coaching staff and players.

Using tactics to match players is too expensive.

If a team is performing poorly, should the head coach or the players be fired?

The head coach, of course!

Replacing one player is always cheaper than replacing most of the team.

Therefore, while Chelsea's managers come and go, the dressing room remains very stable.

The counter-example is Manchester United. Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, Manchester United has seen a constant turnover of managers and players over the past decade or so. In fact, they have spent more in the transfer market than Manchester City has spent in the past decade or so, which is simply outrageous!

Unlike Chelsea, who made headlines due to internal conflicts, Arsenal received unanimous praise from the media.

Van Persie and Sun Ke were the two most frequently mentioned, with Sun Ke's popularity even surpassing that of Silva.

It's just that the opposing team was a defender...

In China, Sun Ke soared to the top three trending topics, solely due to Wenger's comments about him at a press conference.

This matter already carried significant weight with Chinese fans, and the added embellishments by Chinese media to attract attention caused Sun Ke's popularity in China to suddenly surge.

The media used phrases like "the most talented player under Wenger," "his ability has surpassed Fabregas," "Arsenal's leader for the next decade," and "a player who amazed the England manager."

At this point, the media wanted nothing more than to praise Sun Ke to the skies.

Linsanity's phenomenal performance over the course of a month made him one of the most popular NBA players in China.

Sun Ke became a focus of attention from the moment he was naturalized. Later, he transferred to Arsenal and made many outstanding contributions to the team.

Three days after the match, Wenger received a sales report for the merchandise.

The report shows that jersey sales surged by £60 yesterday, nearly 600 times the daily average.

The main reason is that nearly 10,000 of Sun Ke's jerseys were sold in one day!

Upon seeing this, Wenger was somewhat astonished: "This kid sells more jerseys in a single day than Song has in the last two seasons!"