Star Card System
Chapter 205: Blockade from the top four competitors
From 3-0 to 3-3, Leicester City's second half was like a nightmare.
They lost two goals in a row at the beginning of the game, which caught Leicester City off guard.
Zaha's goal after dribbling past three people was even more exquisite.
Watching Zaha's triumphant goal, Drinkwater cursed: "If Xia was on the court, he would be better at dribbling than you!"
However, Xia Xing was not on the court.
What else can we do?
With less than five minutes left before the end of the game, Leicester City retreated across the board.
Although the score was equalized, Pearson did not think the team could overtake the score.
Vardy was isolated and helpless, and Mahrez could not support himself.
In this offensive trident, Xia Xing is unique and the most important existence.
The whole team defended and withstood three threatening shots from Crystal Palace.
Finally, the referee's final whistle came.
3-3, Leicester City was equalized by the opponent.
Although they didn't win, the away fans in the stands were still cheering and excited.
Although they didn't lose, the home fans in the stands were still in low spirits and the atmosphere was low.
In the live broadcast room, Alan Shearer regretted that Leicester City lost the victory.
"They missed a good opportunity to consolidate the top four. After this game, Arsenal relied on a victory to narrow the points gap with Leicester City to two points. When they directly compete in the next game, Arsenal will be more motivated, and Leicester City will soon face the blockade of the top four competitors."
Carragher next to him curled his lips.
"You are wrong, the blockade of the top four competitors has already begun.
"Especially in this game, look at the Crystal Palace goal scorers.
"Sanogo, an Arsenal player, came to Crystal Palace on loan this winter.
"Campbell, a Manchester United youth player, joined Crystal Palace last summer.
"Zaha, a former Manchester United player, was loaned to Crystal Palace this season and was just bought out this winter.
"All three players are from Leicester City's top four competitors this season.
"Blocking Leicester City's progress can be regarded as helping my old club to fight for the top four."
Although Carragher's words are somewhat emotional, the result is indeed so.
Arsenal and Manchester United both continue to advance with the three points they won, and they are getting closer and closer to Leicester City.
It is difficult for Leicester City to keep its top four position.
Four days later, they ushered in an extremely important game.
In the 25th round of the Premier League, they visited the Emirates Stadium to challenge the Premier League giants Arsenal.
Facing Arsenal, Leicester City has some psychological advantages.
Because in the first half of the match with Arsenal, Leicester City beat the Gunners 2-0.
At that time, Ozil performed very poorly and gave Leicester City an own goal.
With this goal, Leicester City defended and counterattacked, suppressing Arsenal's attack.
In the end, Mahrez scored another goal.
2-0, a complete victory over the Gunners.
But this is a different time. Today, the Gunners are strong and have a complete lineup.
Leicester City encountered a lot of trouble.
Morgan, who received a red card in the last game, was suspended today.
Xia Xing, who suffered some minor injuries, also sat on the bench.
Pearson didn't even want him to be on the roster, but Xia Xing strongly requested to play in this game.
In the end, a compromise was taken, and he waited for an opportunity to be a substitute.
Facing the powerful Arsenal, the short-handed Leicester City had a very difficult game.
From the first minute of the game, Leicester City was suppressed by Arsenal's offense.
Unlike the fierce suppression of Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United and the like, Arsenal's suppression was a smooth offensive coverage.
It seemed that it could be defended, but in just a moment, it would be stabbed by an embroidery needle.
In the 5th minute of the game, Arsenal relied on a wonderful fast break to almost blast open the goal guarded by Schmeichel.
A few minutes later, Arsenal's offense started again.
The midfield passed the ball between six players in a row, and the ball was passed to the right front.
Sanchez received the ball and started instantly!
Pull the ball horizontally and shoot it into the far corner!
The ball went into the net!
1-0!
After scoring the first goal, Arsenal played more freely.
In the 31st minute of the game, there was another wonderful frontcourt cooperation.
But this time it was not a problem solved by the striker.
Sanchez received the ball and quickly passed the ball!
The Leicester City defense was in a state of panic!
Knock it to Walcott!
The little tiger quickly moved forward, making the Leicester City defense even more nervous!
But he did not choose to shoot!
Passed back near the bottom line!
Inverted triangle!
Rosicky at the top of the penalty area had already appeared there!
Without stopping the ball, he kicked and shot!
The ball was flat and fast, and went straight into the lower right corner of the goal!
Schmeichel was helpless!
2-0!
Arsenal scored another goal!
Now the game has just started for less than fifteen minutes!
The home team fans at the Emirates Stadium cheered!
They seemed to have seen the team enter the third place!
In the live broadcast room, Carragher applauded Arsenal.
"The Gunners are stable in this game! In front of them, Leicester City was completely beaten back to the prototype of a newly promoted team. Now they have no variables!"
Hearing these words, countless Leicester City fans in front of the TV have already started to curse.
However, they also have to admit that Carragher's words make sense.
Mahrez controlled the ball well, but under Arsenal's zone defense, he still couldn't play at his normal level.
In this game, Mahrez and Albrighton flew on both wings, and there were few outstanding performances.
Without the connection between the midfield and the frontcourt, Leicester City's offense was difficult to be effective.
And without the midfield defensive stalwarts, Leicester City's penalty area was repeatedly breached.
In the last minute of injury time in the first half, Walcott's low shot slipped out of the goal.
Leicester City almost missed the goal again.
With a 0-2 disadvantage, Leicester City returned to the locker room.
In the second half, Leicester City made substitutions.
James came on as a substitute, replacing veteran Cambiasso.
Albrighton gave the left to James and returned to the middle to partner with Drinkwater to sort out the midfield and frontcourt.
This substitution had some effect, but the effect was not obvious.
James' speed and dribbling caused some trouble for Arsenal.
The long shot that just started the second half after passing two people slipped out of the goal.
It made Arsenal fans sweat.
But soon, Arsenal adapted to Leicester City's new tactics.
Facing the thin James, Arsenal's defense was directly hardened.
James was hit hard in several consecutive attacks.
And the Arsenal players did not get cards.
After all, there were no fierce fouls, just reasonable or unreasonable collisions.
At most, warnings.
Time passed by, and Leicester City was still two goals behind.
In the 70th minute of the game, James's cross was blocked and the referee whistled.
The fourth official raised a card.
No. 17 came on and No. 23 left!
That familiar figure appeared!
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