Max-level burst damage at the start, the British Empire arrives!
Chapter 39: Wenger and Pardew exchange barbs before the opening match against a nemesis.
8 month 14 day.
St. James' Park Stadium.
Forty-five thousand fans arrived at the stadium an hour early.
Half an hour before the match, Newcastle fans had already started mocking Arsenal as a scout training camp.
Arsenal lost three key players in the summer transfer window. Rotation right-back Eboue asked for an exorbitant price, only to be sold to Galatasaray by Wenger.
With the season about to begin, Arsenal have not made any signings to match the standards of the Premier League giants.
They only brought in players who were close to 30 years old, such as Arteta, Chamberlain, Gervinho, Jenkinson, and Sun Ke.
The fans didn't see things from Wenger's perspective. Seeing the club's strength significantly reduced, they launched a full-blown attack on Arsenal.
By this point, even Arsenal fans had to admit that their club had essentially lost its competitiveness for the Premier League title.
With their morale low and outnumbered, Arsenal fans were practically thrashed by Newcastle fans.
Before this match, Arsenal faced considerable criticism from the media and fans.
At the pre-match press conference, Newcastle manager Alan Pardew even publicly provoked Wenger.
The Newcastle manager said with a hint of sarcasm, "To be frank, I think Arsenal dropped out of the title race before the season even started."
"They sold a lot of good players, but didn't buy any players of the same level, which is a huge loss."
"I am well aware of Arsène's situation, but it is the head coach's responsibility to increase the team's competitiveness. His summer signings can only be described as a disaster."
"Last season's rotation players are now in the starting lineup, and Arsenal's strength has inevitably declined significantly. They are no longer the best team in the Premier League."
"In my opinion, only the two Manchester teams have the strength to compete for the title this season. Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool all need to fight tooth and nail for Champions League qualification."
"Newcastle acquired several excellent players this summer, which has greatly improved our strength. We are now capable of beating Arsenal."
"Perhaps their young people have a bright future, but they are far from reaching that level right now."
"I seriously doubt that once they meet Arsena's expectations, he will be able to retain those players. The reality is that the purpose of a manager at a Premier League powerhouse should be to win championships, not to help the team make a profit."
In the interview, Alan Pardew mentioned Sun Ke and Jenkinson when discussing Arsenal's signings.
"Arsena has brought in the best right-back in League One, but his ability is clearly not up to the level of the Premier League. If Sagna is unavailable, that young man will have to start, which will be a disaster."
"Sun Ke is a very promising young man. We don't have the financial resources to acquire him, but Arsène can't expect him to help the team this season."
"We acquired Cabaye from Lille for £450 million and Tiote for less than £400 million. Their immediate combat effectiveness far surpasses that of the boy."
"From this perspective, Alsena did not spend the money where it should have been spent."
In response to Alan Pardew's provocation, Wenger smiled and said, "When a lion hasn't eaten properly all summer, he looks weak, so a pack of jackals comes along eager to attack, and the strongest of them steps forward."
"He had never seen a lion before, and he thought he could easily kill that weak, big guy."
"When the battle ended, the remaining jackals waited in the distance for the lion to have its fill before going to share in the corpse of their companion."
A professor is a professor; he never uses profanity when he swears.
In the locker room.
Assistant coach Boulder went over the tactical details with everyone in the locker room.
Arsenal players had their eyes glued to the tactics board, but it was hard to say how much they actually listened to.
Sun Ke listened very attentively; having joined the club for over a month, he was still in a state of blissful euphoria.
To put it bluntly, in his previous life he was just an ordinary person who was eliminated from the Chinese football system.
Unlike the privileged individuals around him, Sun Ke has experienced the hardships of ordinary people, so he cherishes his present time even more.
Arsenal's tactics are actually not complicated; they simply use passing to stretch the opponent's formation.
Once a gap appears in Newcastle's defense, the midfielders and forwards immediately move in and use Gervinho to break through the opponent's defense.
Then, by combining attacks from the sides and the center, we can break through the opponent's defense.
This ball-control-oriented tactic places high demands on the player in possession of the ball.
After Boulder finished his tactical instructions, Wenger walked to the center of the locker room.
"Today's opponents are tough; they have many physically strong and highly motivated players. I need to remind you of a few things."
"Don't get entangled with your opponent; you must move the ball into open space the moment you get possession."
"We need to focus on the game. They will definitely try their best to affect our emotions, so we need to play at our own pace."
"We must keep the game running at a high speed. Don't be afraid of making mistakes. We are the stronger side, and we need to control the rhythm of the game."
"I'm playing you because you've met the team's requirements. Don't feel pressured; that's something the head coach should deal with."
Unlike his usual training sessions where he would break down every detail in detail, the coach on competition day spoke concisely and with conviction.
Although his speech doesn't ignite the passion of Klopp, nor does it captivate the soul of Mourinho.
However, Sun Kede admitted that the old man's personal charisma was no less than that of any head coach in history.
After his words, his teammates visibly calmed down.
The sense of security that Wenger provides to his players is irreplaceable by any other world-class manager.
......
In ESPN's live broadcast room.
In a full and resonant voice, Zhan Jun said, "Hello, everyone!"
"I am Zhan Jun!"
"Welcome to the 2011-2012 Premier League season live broadcast. After nearly three months of waiting, we finally welcome the new Premier League season!"
"The transfer market is buzzing with activity during the off-season!"
"Manchester City continue to swipe their cheques, spending £7500 million to bring in Aguero, Nasri, Clichy and Savic, becoming the biggest spenders in Europe."
Chelsea followed closely behind with £7040 million, bringing in Mata, Lukaku, Meneles, Courtois, Romeu, and Piazon, demonstrating purchasing power comparable to Middle Eastern tycoons.
"Liverpool spent £5900 million to bring in players like Downing, Henderson, Charlie Adam, Coates, Bellamy, and Jose Enrique. Can these players help Liverpool achieve a revival?"
"The defending champions Manchester United have strengthened their squad by bringing in Aston Villa's key player Ashley Young, Atletico Madrid's first-choice goalkeeper David de Gea, and Blackburn Rovers' stalwart Phil Jones."
"Queens Park Rangers have had the most transfers this season, bringing in thirteen players and selling twelve. The team must integrate under immense pressure to avoid relegation, which is a difficult task."
"Today we'll be covering Arsenal's away game against Newcastle."
"Arsenal spent a total of £4400 million on signings this summer, but fans are not satisfied with the club's summer recruitment efforts due to the loss of four players: Fabregas, Nasri, Clichy, and Eboue."
"Fans believe that after selling key players, the club has not brought in players of equal ability."
"Under these circumstances, it remains to be seen what kind of performance the professor will deliver in the first match."
"Newcastle used all the money from selling players to bring in new players, including strong players such as Cabaye, Obertan, Demba Ba, and Santon, which strengthened the team."
"Before the match, the two managers engaged in a war of words. Alan Pardew challenged the traditional Premier League giants, and the professor's response was quite sharp."
"Let's take a look at the starting lineups for both sides. Arsenal have fielded their usual 4-4-2 formation."
Goalkeeper: Szczesny!
"The four defenders, from right to left, are Sagna, Koscielny, Vermaelen, and Gibbs!"
"The two defensive midfielders are veterans Rosicky and Song, with Ramsey in front of them!"
Left winger: Gervinho!
Right winger: Arshavin!
"The center forward position is occupied by Van Persie, who found his scoring touch in the second half of last season!"
Newcastle United fielded a 4-4-2 formation.
Goalkeeper: Krul!
"Defenders: Simpson, Coloccini, Steven Taylor, and Ryan Taylor!"
Midfielders: Barton, Cabaye, Tiote, Gutierrez!
Forwards: Ameobi, Demba Ba!
"I believe everyone is paying close attention to Sun Ke's situation. This young man, who has dominated commercial competitions in China, has appeared on the 18-man roster."
"Can Arsenal relieve the pressure on the club with a victory? The answer is about to be revealed!"
"The new season is here, are you ready?"
Let's get this party started!
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