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After the celebrations, the Arsenal players quickly returned to their positions.

Everyone knew very well that today's match was not that simple.

Stoke City is known worldwide as the "Sky City" and "Arsenal's Nemesis" because of its early seasons in the Premier League.

They had a particularly good record against Arsenal.

Of course, this kind of good matchup usually only involves two games in a season, with the final result being evenly matched.

The reason it has such a catchy title is simply because Arsenal basically dominates teams in the lower half of the league.

On the sidelines, Wenger watched the pitch with a serious expression.

He knew very well that his team would face a tough challenge in the upcoming match.

The opponent will bring out both of their trump cards: high-flying balls and high-intensity confrontations.

Sure enough, the game restarted.

Stoke City players were like they'd just escaped from a mental hospital, ramming into anyone they saw.

Given the right opportunity, he would unleash a full-force sliding tackle.

More than a year ago, it was Shaw Cross's vicious tackle that caused Ramsey to suffer a serious injury and be sidelined for almost a year.

Before today's match, Shawn Cross came up to greet Ramsey.

I don't know how others will view this, but if it were Sun Ke, he would probably focus on recovering after the injury.

Back on the field, find an opportunity to return the favor.

Since opponents can harm others in the name of football, we should be prepared to be retaliated against.

This is Sun Ke's principle in this life: a superstar must create a huge deterrent effect in front of defensive players who want to demonstrate their value by limiting him.

Stoke City only had four moves in the game.

First, make a long pass to Crouch, the "tall bamboo pole," and the other players rush for the second ball.

Second, use long, curved passes and through balls to attack the gaps between the full-backs and center-backs.

Third, apply continuous pressure through set pieces to create confusion among the opposing players and thus generate shooting opportunities.

Fourth, utilize Delap's unpredictable and powerful out-of-bounds shots to find scoring opportunities.

These four strategies are how Stoke City players have managed to stay in the Premier League for four seasons.

In the 20th minute, Stoke City had another throw-in opportunity in the attacking third.

While Delap was wiping the ball with his shirt, two center-backs ran into Arsenal's penalty area.

Shawn Cross came through Manchester United's youth academy, but that year Manchester United's youth academy also included Pique and Evans.

Those two players monopolized the limited number of appearances for Manchester United's first team.

Shaw Cross had no choice but to accept a life on loan, after experiencing a period of homelessness on loan.

Shaw Cross decided to settle down.

At that time, Ferguson's most promising player was Evans, but later Pique became the most successful.

Shawn Cross is no less impressive; he has become the team's captain and has consistently been on the England manager's shortlist.

Delap retreated nearly ten meters, then suddenly accelerated toward the sideline, swung the ball backwards with both hands, and then threw it into the air with a rapid arm swing.

The football flew through the air in a smooth parabola, reaching a distance between the penalty area line and the penalty spot.

Arsenal players were focused on the ball, and Koscielny got to the ball first.

However, under intense pressure from the opponent, his header went straight up and down.

Stoke City's other center-back, Upson, leaped high and headed the ball, sending it arcing through the air towards the far post.

Szczesny dove to tip the ball out of bounds.

Corner kick.

Four tall Stoke City players stood in the penalty area, with Crouch standing directly in front of Szczesny, blocking the Arsenal goalkeeper's view.

Silva could only use his body to push the opponent outwards, while Crouch stubbornly stayed in front of the goalkeeper.

At this moment, the corner kick is taken.

Amidst the chaos, Shaw Cross leaped high into the air and powerfully headed the soccer ball toward the goal.

The football grazed the crossbar and went out of bounds.

so close!

In the following matches, both teams showcased their strengths.

In the 25th minute, Walcott received a pass from Sun Ke and broke into the penalty area.

His shot hit the right post.

In the 30th minute, Stoke City won three corner kicks in a row.

Arsenal players defended desperately, but the opponents still managed to score the equalizer amidst the chaos.

The goal was scored by former West Ham starting center-back Upson.

1: 1!

Unfortunately, there was a significant height difference and a gap in the players' ability to get into scoring positions between the two sides.

English football has never lacked headers. Under the guidance of manager Pulis, this group of physically imposing and aggressive players has truly mastered the art of English football.

This is where Silva's role became apparent.

Organized by the Brazilian center-back, Arsenal players launched layered resistance in their own half.

Sun Ke and Song, on the other hand, became like a blender when defending, constantly upsetting their opponents.

Stoke City players are aggressive; whenever there's a conflict, they all rush in together to cause trouble.

With Silva, Capdevila and Arteta leading the charge, Arsenal is no longer the rookie team that falters when faced with difficulties.

In the final stages of the first half, Arsenal gradually took control of the game.

Stoke City players' relentless running style of play also takes a huge toll on their physical strength.

The Stoke City players were in high spirits today, but after running for forty minutes, their stamina showed a clear decline.

The first half ended after Gervinho wasted a chance.

Back in the locker room, everyone hydrated while discussing the details of the first half.

Silva encouraged his teammates to be bold, and the Brazilian center-back responsibly stated that he would take responsibility if anything happened.

Sun Ke also gave the two wingers advice, suggesting they take the opportunity to target Stoke City's full-backs.

As for that Draper?

This guy, whose arms and legs are about the same thickness, is actually quite average except for his out-of-bounds shots, and he's already 35 years old.

As long as the left flank continues to apply pressure, he will eventually fall behind.

After everyone had rested enough, Wenger calmly stated, "The opponent will launch a fierce attack in the first fifteen minutes of the second half."

"If that doesn't work, their formation will retreat completely."

"This period is also our best scoring opportunity."

The old man was not intimidated by his opponent's three-pronged attack.

He constantly used Stoke City's match data to support his judgment.

As expected, Stoke City players began pressing aggressively after the start of the second half.

Sun Ke also kept shifting the ball to the left flank, allowing Capdevila and Gervinho to constantly attack Delap's path.

Sure enough, Stoke City's right flank gradually became strained, and Delap appeared to be in a very passive position.

In the 53rd minute, Sun Ke intercepted the opponent's through ball and immediately switched to the left wing.

33-year-old Capdevila put on a spectacular dribble past 35-year-old Delap.

Gervinho received the ball and cut inside, and a Stoke City player fouled him from 30 meters out.

Sun Ke's powerful shot was blocked by Shaw Cross with his body; these guys aren't afraid of powerful shots at all.

Arsenal were awarded a corner kick on the left.

Sun Ke gave Arteta and Capdevila a wink, and they immediately understood.

Another corner kick tactic we've been practicing recently will come in handy.

Let the Stoke City players see what real skill is!