Chapter 268 The final round of the Champions League group stage
The eight-minute spell of Stoke City was also shadying fans and even the media. Even when the referee sounded the end of the game, some Stoke City fans did not recover.
In fact, it's not just Stoke City, but even Arsenal's own fans think that the goals are too intensive, but no matter what, Arsenal has won the game.
3:0 is the last score of this game. The magic created by 8 minutes allowed Arsenal to win the game as expected and also narrowed the gap with Chelsea.
This is obviously not good news for Chelsea. After Arsenal defeated Stoke City, Arsenal tied Chelsea and the two sides returned to the same starting line again.
After the game, the madman Mourinho angrily criticized the referee of Chelsea and Newcastle United, believing that the referee's enforcement was too weak, and the Newcastle United centre-back should have been two yellows and one red at the beginning of the second half.
The English media have long been accustomed to Mourinho's behavior. It is understandable that he is not feeling good about losing. It is even more normal for him to criticize him, especially when Arsenal is pressing step by step.
Compared to Mourinho's anger, Wenger was in a good mood. He praised Li Shou after the game, saying that in this game, Li Shou once again became the highest-rated player in Arsenal.
Although Li Shou had few opportunities to perform in the second half, he couldn't stand Li Shou's performance in the first half. Without Li Shou's excellent chance to resolve Stoke City several excellent opportunities, Arsenal would never have won this game.
Therefore, Mourinho also mentioned Li Shou, and the madman said that Arsenal relied entirely on Li Shou to win the game. If it weren't for Li Shou, Arsenal would not have been able to achieve this consecutive victory to reach its current position.
Mourinho obviously didn't say that well, but with Arsenal's situation, it was indeed Li Shou who had achieved his current winning streak, and no one could deny this.
Arsenal currently has no thorns in the team, and Li Shou has a good relationship with his teammates. In addition, Li Shou himself has not shown it, so Mourinho's words have little impact on Arsenal.
Li Shou is not the kind of self-righteous personality, and he is still very good at being a person. Besides, Li Shou is a goalkeeper. Strictly speaking, Li Shou is lonely in this position. Except for players in the same position, he will not compete with others.
As for free kicks, no one would say anything about Li Shou, because Li Shou did not go up to take the penalty every time he had a free kick, and even didn't hit a single shot after several games. Besides, Li Shou's current 100% goal rate is enough to make people shut up, let alone this is what the head coach means.
The harmony within Arsenal disappointed Mourinho, but Mourinho's own locker room was not very harmonious. Chelsea is no longer the first time Mourinho took over.
However, these have little impact on Arsenal now. After winning the 15th round of the league, Arsenal's attention shifted to the upcoming sixth round of the Champions League group stage, visiting Türkiye to challenge Galatasaray.
This game is not easy to play, and it can even be said that Russia is in the snow and ice. The Turkish team's home court is the second most difficult stadium because Türkiye's fans are very crazy.
This kind of madness was specially created by Turkish fans. Because the teams who really compete for strength in Turkey obviously cannot fight head-on, they can only watch the stands to influence the players on the court.
This is also the reason why Turkish teams always perform in European competitions. Perhaps some teams will be affected by this, but truly strong teams will not be threatened by such a threat.
Wenger had exchanges with Li Shou for this upcoming game. The group stage in the sixth round had no impact on Arsenal and Dortmund, so Wenger did not deliberately pursue victory.
Wenger is preparing to let Arsenal's main players take a rotation rest, such as Sanchez and Griezmann, who are the best players Arsenal performers besides Lee Shou, and then Mertesacker on the back line.
The German central defender has not performed poorly during this period. With Koscheerny injured, Mertesacker can be said to have carried half of the defense line.
The goalkeeper's physical energy consumption is not as large as other players, but Wenger still wants to give Li Shou a break. After all, Arsenal is now inseparable from Li Shou. What are the fans of Wenger Galatasaray doing to Li Shou?
You should know that Turkish fans are good at setting off fireworks, but they are good at smashing objects from high altitudes. Wenger is afraid that Li Shou's outstanding performance will arouse the jealousy of Galatasaray fans.
But unfortunately, Wenger's kindness Li Shou chose to refuse. Li Shou has never been a person who is afraid of trouble. Turkish fans on the stadium can't do anything to him. Even if they really do, they can react, unless the other party hits him with a sniper rifle a hundred meters away.
He won all the group stages and lost zero goals. There are teams in the Champions League field that have done it. Since Li Shou wants to attack the Golden Ball, he must have a stunning record and performance.
Perhaps it is too early for Li Shou to attack the Golden Ball, but everything has to be done step by step. If you don’t take the first step well, then how can you take the second step and how can you attack the Golden Ball?
Wenger is actually very clear about Li Shou's little thoughts, and even Arsenal, who has been desperate for many years and a half, needs such a record to inspire people.
Furthermore, Wenger needs to consider Li Shou's will. Wenger himself has a relatively gentle head coach. Li Shou is so important to Arsenal, Wenger must consider Li Shou's will and feelings.
There is no player who can surpass the team, it is just because you are not strong enough. Although Li Shou has only joined Arsenal for a few months, Li Shou's performance is enough to make Wenger pay attention to it.
Li Shou is not qualified to surpass the entire team yet, but now Li Shou is a life-saving straw for Arsenal and Wenger. His half-death years have brought Arsenal management and fans to a critical point. If Wenger does not make any difference, then waiting for him will be dismissed.
Although most of the reason for Arsenal's situation in recent years is because of the club owner, the boss will definitely not be the boss. Otherwise, why would you ask the head coach to do it?
Are the three scapegoats in the football world used to see?
In fact, if we really talk about the outcome of the sixth round, it will not affect Galatasaray's ranking in the group. After Galatasaray defeated Anderlecht in the fifth round, the third place in the Turkish giants' group will not be shaken, so in this last game, Galatasaray may also be a substitute.
Chapter completed!