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Chapter 508 No More Pretense! Van Persie Turns Against Him!

Just when everyone thought Arsenal would score first, De Gea showed his goal-line skills at a crucial moment, using the tip of his middle finger to pry the ball out of bounds.

That's right, it's about finding the bottom line.

The instant his fingertips touched the ball, he increased the friction with his fingers, causing the ball to change direction at the last moment and roll out of bounds along the left post.

At that moment, the sounds in the stadium split into sighs and cheers.

Arsenal were awarded a corner kick, which was taken by Reus.

From the moment he stepped into the corner flag area, Arsenal and Manchester United players began a complex game of physical contact and hide-and-seek in the penalty area.

At this moment, Sun Ke suddenly moved from the back post towards the center of the penalty area.

Seeing Sun Ke reach the center of the penalty area, Reus immediately took a corner kick.

Manchester United players swarmed forward, rushing towards the center of the penalty area.

next moment!

Sun Ke suddenly rushed from the center of the penalty area towards the edge of the penalty area, and the Manchester United players did not expect the Arsenal players to take the corner kick to such a position where it was impossible to head the ball.

What are they trying to do?

Should Sun Ke head the ball across?

The Manchester United players moved to their assigned areas almost simultaneously in the next instant.

but!

Sun Ke, who had leaped high into the air, suddenly appeared to be suspended in mid-air, and looked as if he were on the ground.

The moment the football flew towards him, Sun Ke slightly bent his body, as if he had firmly planted himself in a horse stance.

next moment!

He suddenly shook his head with force!

Although his movements weren't fast, it felt like a sledgehammer was swinging at a soccer ball.

"Bang!"

The football traced a gentle parabola, flying rapidly from above the goal towards the far post.

De Gea immediately rushed towards the far post, glancing at the ball as he moved, his gaze shifting from confidence to composure, then quickly turning to panic.

His micro-expressions changed continuously in less than a second.

He initially thought the ball would go out of bounds, then he thought he could tip it over the crossbar, and then he was filled with terror.

The football was moving so fast, and it was flying over the goal from above the crossbar; it was practically an aerial attack for the goalkeeper!

De Gea jumped with his left foot pushing off the ground before his right foot even touched the ground, making it look like he had a problem with his leg.

no way!

That's too late!

He wanted to save time, so he tipped the ball over the crossbar the instant it dipped below the goalpost.

But he was still a step too slow.

The football flew directly over his left hand and into the goal.

1: 0!

The moment Sun Ke scored, half of the stadium looked like it was pulsating.

Arsenal fans jumped up from their seats in excitement and cheered wildly.

At this point, no one cares whether they know the people around them or not.

As long as you're wearing an Arsenal jersey, you're family!

Sun Ke excitedly sprinted a few steps, then suddenly performed a difficult maneuver, spinning horizontally in the air before landing smoothly.

The reporters on the sidelines practically sprinted up at top speed to take photos.

At the edge of the stadium.

Wenger swung his fist forcefully, and Sir Alex Ferguson angrily raised his arm.

At this moment, both legendary coaches got carried away.

In the commentary booth, Adams burst into laughter: "Hahaha, Arsenal are leading again from the start!"

"This match was almost a carbon copy of the FA Cup final, but it happened even faster!"

"Let's check the time, only two minutes have passed in the game!"

Cantona shook his head and said, "It was a well-prepared corner kick combination, but I don't think it was Manchester United's fault."

"They fulfilled their responsibilities and never lost their place from beginning to end."

"In a match of this caliber, a goal in the second minute means absolutely nothing. I'm sure you're familiar with the 98-99 Champions League final, aren't you?"

Adams said with a smile, "Yes, but only once. God will only have mercy on a person once."

"No, there was one more time. If John (Terry) hadn't fallen, you'd only be able to talk about that final now."

"You just said it wasn't the Manchester United players' fault, and I agree with that."

"The mistake was that Son Heung-min was too strong; he exceeded the limits that Manchester United players could handle, hahaha!"

Cantona: "You..."

Cantona was so angry with Adams that he simply muted his microphone for the next ten minutes.

No matter what the host and Adams said, this guy kept his head up and looked towards the court without saying a word.

On the pitch, Manchester United players are under heavy pressure from Arsenal, and they are working hard to disrupt Arsenal's attacks, and they are doing a good job.

But if they thwart one of Arsenal's attacks, another will follow.

Di Maria and Rooney were among the few bright spots for Manchester United, both possessing the ability to dribble and break through defenses.

But as soon as they cross the midfield line, they are surrounded and blocked by Arsenal players.

Song became Arsenal's primary defensive anchor in the backfield, marking any player who had the ball tightly.

Other Arsenal players will choose to block their passing lanes with off-the-ball runs, leaving them isolated and helpless.

As a new generation of "tough and muscular" players in world football, Song is like a stubborn plaster, always sticking tightly to the player with the ball.

In the ninth minute, Di Maria received the ball in the attacking third and made a sharp change of direction when facing Song.

Song rammed into him the instant he changed direction, and Di Maria staggered a couple of steps, losing possession of the ball.

Silva rushed forward and poked the ball to Gundogan before Rooney could get there.

Seeing Sun Ke drop back to receive the pass, Gundogan immediately passed the ball to the left side of the attacking third.

Sun Ke shook off Hummels and charged toward the ball.

At the same time, Phil Jones rushed up, and it looked like the two were about to collide.

Sun Ke, without stopping the ball, kicked it towards the right side of the penalty area.

The ball flew towards the edge of the penalty area, and Walcott rushed up almost at the same time, leaving Damian completely out of the way.

Facing the incoming ball, Walcott used the instep of his foot to push the ball towards the far corner. De Gea used both his hands and feet, but still couldn't touch the ball.

Arsenal fans cheered again upon seeing this.

However, luck wasn't on Walcott's side this time, and his shot hit the far post.

Suarez attempted a sliding tackle, but failed to touch the ball.

pity!

Amidst sighs, Manchester United players gasped for breath, almost overwhelmed by Arsenal's attack.

In the twelfth minute, Arsenal launched another attack.

As Sun Ke dropped back to receive the pass, he dribbled laterally and glanced at De Gea, noting that De Gea was positioned somewhat forward.

Seizing the opportunity, Sun Ke unleashed a lob shot from over forty meters out.

The soccer ball traced an arc and quickly flew towards the goal.

De Gea slipped and fell while retreating, and there he is again!

However, luck was on Manchester United's side again; the ball hit the underside of the post and failed to bounce into the goal.

Valencia got ahead of Suarez and kicked the ball out of bounds.

Within the first twelve minutes, Arsenal had already taken six shots, three of which were on target and two hit the woodwork.

......

The studio.

Zhan Jun: "Manchester United made tactical adjustments in this match, but judging from the situation, this lineup did not play an ideal role. They were even more passive than in the previous two matches."

"Coach Zhang, many fans in the comments section believe this match will be a one-sided affair. Could you analyze the situation on the field for them?"

Zhang Lu: "Manchester United left Rooney and Phil Jones, two tireless players, in midfield for this match. Ferguson's goal was to disrupt Arsenal's passing and possession system."

"But given the current situation, the results are not ideal. I think Manchester United's goal is very clear: to solidify their defense and then create opportunities by utilizing the individual abilities of their midfielders and forwards."

"But who would have thought that Son could score a header from the edge of that penalty area? That goal would probably have amazed even Elhoff."

"Manchester United players are currently in a somewhat unstable mental state, which has led to them facing repeated dangers in front of their goal."

"At this point, it depends on whether Manchester United players can grit their teeth and hold on, because Arsenal is not a monolithic team either."

"Arsenal have been using Song for one-on-one marking. He's a bit like a guard in basketball, always keeping a close eye on the opponent's ball handler."

"If Manchester United can hold on during this period and stabilize the situation on the field, they may still have a chance once Song's stamina declines slightly."

"Once we get through Song, there will be a wide open space ahead. Mourinho used this method in the European Super Cup, where Hazard single-handedly disrupted Arsenal's defense. Let's see if Di Maria can play that role."

For the next ten minutes or so, the Manchester United players, who had twice narrowly escaped death, gritted their teeth.

In the 21st minute, Arsenal intercepted the ball in their own half. Midfield playmaker Gundogan received the ball, took a step forward after controlling it, and then played a through ball to Reus.

The moment Reus controlled the ball, he made a stylish change of direction to get past Kroos, but just as he caught up with the ball, Phil Jones came out from behind and made a fierce tackle to push the ball to the right side of the backfield, then sent Reus flying half a circle in the air before he crashed to the ground.

Arsenal players nearby shouted that a foul had occurred, but the referee did not respond.

Sun Ke shouted "Defense!" and then rushed towards the ball.

next moment!

Valencia and Suarez both charged toward the ball, and at this moment, both South American players adopted a running posture with their arms turned outwards, using their elbows to strike each other's ribs.

The instant he caught up with the ball, Valencia slid in and tackled it to Hummels on the left, ahead of Suarez.

Without saying a word, Sun Ke immediately shoved Hummels towards him.

Hummels poked the ball directly to Vidic on the right with his toe, startling him so much that he jumped up.

broken.

For some reason, Sun Ke had a bad feeling that he couldn't take down his opponent in one go.

Vidic immediately passed the ball to Kroos, who, with his back to Reus, half-turned and passed the ball to Rooney on the left side of the backfield.

"foul!"

Upon seeing this scene, Sun Ke roared.

Rooney was about to launch a long pass to the left wing, but Gundogan ran right into him head-on.

At this moment, Rooney showed his tough guy nature.

He changed his passing target the instant the defender came up, flicking the ball to the right wing with the instep of his foot, causing Gundogan to fall backward and land on the grass.

The ball was passed to the attacking third, and Di Maria got to it before Song could reach it.

When he received the ball, he kept looking at his teammates around him, and then slowly dribbled the ball to the right wing.

Song was very focused, waiting for his opponent to accelerate his breakthrough, and his opponent would definitely speed up.

As expected, Di Maria's previous actions were all meant to lull Song into a false sense of security. After he stopped, he immediately chose to break through to the left.

Song blocked the way, Di Maria changed direction to the right, and Song, who was already prepared, immediately crashed into her.

but.

next moment!

Di Maria seemed to freeze in place, suddenly stopping, pulling the ball to his feet, and then flicking it to his left, instantly getting past Song's defense.

Upon seeing this, Manchester United fans immediately cheered, as the area from Arsenal's center circle to their penalty area had become an open space.

It's not that there weren't any defenders, but that the defenders simply couldn't keep up with Di Maria.

Di Maria charged diagonally from the right towards the center, using his speed to get past left-back Vermaelen.

This scene is an incredibly accurate recreation of armored forces passing through the Martino Line.

Di Maria charged into the penalty area alone, creating a 3-on-4 situation between Manchester United and Arsenal players.

Apart from Szczesny, it was a three-on-three situation for both teams.

That's disgusting!

Di Maria was very experienced and carried the ball all the way to the edge of the penalty area, forcing Silva to come out and leaving Vertonghen to defend Lewandowski one-on-one.

Vermaelen charged up from behind, attempting to form a pincer attack with Silva from the side.

At this moment, Lewandowski made a diagonal run to the right, and Van Persie overpowered Sagna and rushed into the penalty area.

next moment.

Di Maria suddenly passed the ball to the left side of the penalty area. Van Persie bumped into Sagna with his body, used the momentum to run back to the edge of the penalty area, and controlled the ball with his left foot.

Without hesitation, he immediately took a shot.

Szczesny immediately ran to the near post, which was Van Persie's favorite angle.

However, Van Persie chose to shoot with the outside of his left foot.

The football arced into the right side of the goal; Szczesny's early movement left him with no chance to make a save.

1: 1!

Seven or eight Manchester United players rushed toward Van Persie at the same time. The former Arsenal captain in the crowd did not celebrate wildly, but just stood there clenching his fists.

Unexpectedly, this outburst immediately provoked the dissatisfaction of Arsenal fans, who booed throughout the stadium.

When Robin van Persie scored the equalizer, Manchester United fans went wild.

After being so passive in the first two games, they were on the defensive in this one as well, but finally managed to tie the score.

On the sidelines, Sir Alex Ferguson smiled and gave Robin van Persie a thumbs-up, a moment that was quickly captured by the camera.

The live broadcast camera immediately switched to Wenger, who stood with his arms crossed, looking thoughtfully at the pitch.

It's unclear whether he was unhappy with Van Persie's celebration or influenced by the fans.

After the restart, Sagna immediately tackled Van Persie head-on with a violent tackle and was shown a yellow card by the referee.

Van Persie was initially angry and confused, but after being targeted twice by Arsenal players, he gradually began to demonize them.

The number of fouls from both sides began to increase, and Arsenal was unable to produce any cohesive plays at this point.

In the 29th minute, Rooney chipped the ball into the penalty area from outside the box, and Lewandowski turned and fired a shot into the far corner.

As a result, Vertonghen stretched out his leg and blocked the ball into his own goal.

1: 2!

After conceding that goal, Arsenal players started to lose their composure.

Sun Ke called everyone over to his side, telling them to calm down and focus on the game.

His teammates finally calmed down. They realized that they couldn't afford to have any distractions when playing against a team like Manchester United, and this was the consequence.

Little did I know, this was just the beginning of a nightmare.

Three minutes later, Valencia sent the ball into the penalty area, and Silva cleared it outside the box.

Van Persie unleashed a powerful volley from the center of the penalty area, the ball arcing horizontally and flying into the goal just past the right post.

1: 3!

Amid cheers from Manchester United fans, Van Persie rushed to the sideline in a wild celebration.

Sun Ke smiled faintly and shook her head, showing she wasn't pretending at all.

The key point is that this guy scored two world-class goals in one game!

Absolutely amazing!

If he had been able to score those two goals against Barcelona three seasons ago, Arsenal might have been able to compete with Bayern Munich.

Facing a two-goal deficit against Manchester United, Sun Ke felt he had to fight back.

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