"Hello, dear audience friends, welcome to this heavyweight game!
"This is the Emirates Stadium, today is the FA Cup semi-final,
"Arsenal is at home against Leicester City!
"If you are a fan who doesn't pay much attention to English football this season,
"You may have doubts?
"What kind of heavyweight game is the match between a Premier League giants and a Championship team?
"Haha, if you think so, you are really wrong.
"Leicester City this season is not an ordinary Championship team!
"In the previous FA Cup knockout rounds, they tenaciously defeated Manchester City and Chelsea!
"Two of the Premier League big six have fallen!
"Leicester City definitely has the potential to be a dark horse!
"Before the game, Wenger also said that he would take this game seriously.
"You can see it from Arsenal's lineup today.
"They sent out an absolute group of main stars!
"Goalkeeper Szczesny,
"Four defenders Gibbs, Vermaelen, Mertesacker, Sagna,
"Double defensive midfielders Arteta and Ramsey,
"Three attacking midfielders Podolski, Rosicky, Cazorla,
"Single striker Giroud.
"Also on the bench are Chamberlain, Sanogo, Bellerin, Monreal, Flamini, Koscielny and other players.
"This lineup configuration is definitely Wenger's most powerful now.
"It seems that they want to beat Leicester City in one fell swoop in this game.
"On the Leicester City side, they also played with all their main players.
"Goalkeeper Schmeichel,
"Four defenders De Laet, Konchesky, Wes Morgan, Liam Moore,
"Four midfielders James, Xia, Drinkwater, Mahrez,
"Double forwards Vardy and Knockaert.
"Leicester City adjusted several starting positions in this game,
"James returned to the starting lineup,
"but this time he came to the left, replacing Xia's position,
"I wonder what the purpose of Pearson's adjustment is?
"Let's wait and see! "
At this time, in the home team's locker room, Wenger was making his final instructions.
"According to the way Leicester City played against Manchester City and Chelsea,
"They will most likely use the same defensive counterattack against us.
"They even replaced the center forward Chris Wood,
"And instead Let the clever Knockaert start with Vardy,
"It seems that they want to go all out to take advantage of the counterattack,
"We must seize the opponent's loopholes in this game,
"Try to score as soon as possible and protect the midfield,
"Don't give the opponent a chance to counterattack,
"Remember, you must press on the spot after losing the ball!"
In the away team's locker room, Pearson's instructions were much simpler.
"After stabilizing the defense, we will boldly press forward!
"Arsenal's midfield defense is definitely not as good as ours,
"They can't withstand our attack!
"As long as we score first, the game will enter our rhythm!"
Players from both sides ran out of the player tunnel and ran onto the court.
The referee blew the whistle and the game began!
Arsenal took the lead!
Giroud and Podolski passed the ball continuously, and both pressed forward!
Rosicky received the ball in the midfield, and faced with James who was rushing up, he dribbled past him with a light touch!
James was shaken off! A diagonal pass to Cazorla who was pressing on the right!
Cazorla knocked the ball sideways! Ramsey got in front and received the ball!
He passed to the left again!
Podolski made a diagonal pass after receiving the ball!
Giroud received the pass and then knocked it back with his heel!
Rosicky had already got in position!
A low shot from the top of the penalty area!
The ball hit the outside of the goal post heavily and bounced out of the bottom line!
The fans in the stands sighed with regret, but then applause broke out!
The commentator in the live broadcast room was also amazed!
"It's been less than a minute since the start of the game, and Arsenal has presented the fans with a wonderful cooperation!
"Multiple consecutive passes in the front, while Leicester City's defensive formation has not yet fully deployed,
"And they almost scored!
"This attack was initiated by Rosicky and ended by Rosicky,
"The final shot was also extremely exciting, just a little short.
"This is the favorite scene of countless fans!
"Leicester City must bear this during the game!"
The opening wave of passes and controls made the Leicester City players sweat coldly.
Damn!
So smooth?
There were a few passes that the Leicester City players did not even expect the opponent to make such a choice.
Without any expectations, how can they defend?
But they know that this is just the beginning.
They will face such smooth cooperation throughout the game.
Leicester City controlled the ball in the midfield and backfield, and the ball was passed to Xia Xing's feet.
Seeing the opportunity in the frontfield, Xia Xing made a decisive pass!
The ball passed through the Arsenal midfield defense!
Straight to Vardy who was running forward quickly!
Vardy received the ball outside the penalty area and accelerated!
Used his speed to avoid Mertesacker's pressing!
He ran into a little space and volleyed at a small angle!
Szczesny punched out the ball with both fists!
Leicester City's attack was ended!
The Leicester City fans in the stands also responded with warm applause to show their encouragement.
But just as they were getting excited, their hearts was immediately sent hanging again!
Arsenal's attack came up again!
Vermaelen received the ball from Szczesny, took the ball with his back to the goalkeeper, and leaned against Knockaert.
He knocked it horizontally to the right!
Sagna received the ball and accelerated!
Facing Mahrez's pressing, he passed it diagonally again!
The ball landed at Arteta's feet!
Arteta transitioned to the right!
Right-back Gibbs received the ball accurately!
And He passed it straight forward!
Cazorla received the ball and knocked it back to the middle again!
The ball flew to Rosicky!
Xia Xing judged the direction of the ball, and although the distance was far, he directly made a sliding tackle towards the ball!
The ball bounced slightly!
But it still flew to Rosicky!
Facing the ball and Xia Xing who had quickly stood up from the ground, Rosicky did not stop the ball!
A long pass!
The ball flew straight to the center of the penalty area!
Giroud stopped the ball with his back to goal, turned around and volleyed it!
The ball hit the crossbar and flew out of the bottom line!
Arsenal missed a good opportunity again...
Despite this, the Emirates Stadium was once again filled with applause!
"Arsenal once again presented a wonderful attack!
"This time the pass and control was more beautiful than the opening!
"Continuous passes, except for Xia's effective interception,
"Other players didn't even have time to react!
"This is the gap between the top Premier League giants and the English Championship champions!
"It's simply too big!
"And even if Xia shoveled the ball, Rosicky quickly made a precise pass!
"Although Giroud's shot didn't go in, the turn and volley was very beautiful!
"Playing at this pace, I'm sure Arsenal is not far from scoring!
"In today's international football, many teams are known for their delicate pass and control,
"Barcelona in spain, Manchester City is nearby,
"But if you compare the artistry and magnificence of the style of play,
"I think Arsenal is the best in the world!
"Now, the Gunners players once again use their outstanding performance to tell everyone——
"Artistic football, who else but us!"
(End of this chapter)