"If we aim to be fourth in the league."

"Then we may only be ranked fifth in the end, or even further down."

"Third place!" Fang Jue wrote 'third.' on the whiteboard

"The goal is to win the Champions League next season, and we should now lock in the third place."

All the players nodded.

To achieve a certain goal, the standards must be placed higher at the beginning.

Everyone understands this principle.

If Fang Jue said at the beginning of the season, he told the players that their goal was third place.

No, even if he said the goal was fourth.

No one can convince the whole team.

However, now, Fang Jue's words are enough to convince and agree with the vast majority of players.

Because Aston Villa is currently ranked fourth in the league and is on the same score as Arsenal, the third place, at this time, the goal is third, and there are results as a support for capital.

And, there is a very important point.

Although the media are teasing Aston Villa to rob the rich and help the poor, it is undeniable that the continuous victory over Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United has made the whole team very motivated.

Fighting with the giants is the fastest way for a team to improve morale and self-confidence.

This game that beat Sunderland three to zero further further brings the whole team more confidence when facing mid- and downstream teams.

There is one thing Fang Jue didn't say, he was afraid that it would not affect it if it was spread.

That is, Fang Jue is trying his best to avoid Aston Villa ranking fifth in the final stage of the season and has to compete with Arsenal for the fourth place.

Fang Jue has carefully studied the situation of the four-game competition in the past four years of the Premier League.

In the previous four seasons, Arsenal ranked third at one time and fourth at three times.

Especially in the second half of the game, Arsenal will burst out with huge energy when he grabs the fourth place position.

Fang Jue didn't understand why this happened.

Why did Arsenal break out in a crazy way if it didn't get the final stage of the season?

However, it is obvious that Aston Villa will avoid snatching the fourth place with Arsenal, who has transformed into the "Four Crazy Devils" in the second half of the season.

Then, there is only one way to rank above Arsenal, at least rank third, and to widen the gap with Arsenal as much as possible.

...

After the training of this day.

Team captain Petrov found Beckham.

"Are you free at night, David?"

"Tonight." Beckham was stunned, then immediately smiled, "Some."

Originally, he had an appointment for an interview for a magazine on this night, but Beckham was very smart and immediately decided to temporarily postpone the interview program.

He knew that there must be arrangements for the team captain to ask this question, and it is very likely that it is a group activity.

Beckham never naively thinks that he is a big-name star and has the privilege to ignore group activities if he has a good relationship with old friends such as Fanny.

"Great," Petrov said happily, "Everyone has prepared a welcome party, and everyone can bring their families together."

"Welcome party? For me?"

"Of course, you are part of the team. Welcome to join the Villa group party." Deisler came over and said, "It's either a formal banquet, or everyone gathers together."

"Honest is so great." Beckham nodded, and he glanced at Fang Jue and others not far away, "Will the coach go?"

"No, this is our party." Petrov said with a smile. "The coach is here, everyone can't have fun."

"No problem, I'll arrive on time tonight," said Beckham.

When everyone was very happy to hear Beckham say this, he saw his attitude very enthusiastic. At first, some people were worried that Beckham would not be so sociable.

Beckham told his wife that the evening magazine interview was cancelled.

Victoria was still a little angry.

However, when Beckham said he was attending a welcome party held by his teammates, he also invited his family to go with him.

Victoria's attitude changed immediately, and she immediately called her familiar hairstylist.

Victoria has been "guarding" against Beckham. She knew how popular her husband was, so she was worried that Beckham would provoke some charming swordsman.

Since it is a party that can be brought to the family, Victoria will only welcome it.

She also understands that such a party invitation means that her husband has begun to integrate into the team.

Of course, the English team, especially the English national team, is a unique culture.

Victoria likes to attend such parties, she needs to dress up well.

...

"How was the party yesterday?" Fang Jue asked.

"Everyone is very happy," said Beckham, thinking about it and adding, "The atmosphere on the team is very good, I like it."

"Well." Fang Jue nodded, "If you have any difficulties in life, you can find me at any time."

This statement also shows an attitude that Beckham will naturally not have any difficulties in life.

However, he has to understand the coach's kindness.

Seeing that Beckham had left, Fang Jue shook his head with a smile.

He heard that at yesterday's party, the celebrity wife of Beckham attended.

Moreover, this woman is very good at doing things, and soon the focus of the audience was to chat with the players' wives and girlfriends, introducing them to the latest cosmetics and luxury goods.

I also gave every lady present a delicate little gift.

Although the media has always criticized Victoria, from Fang Jue's perspective, the celebrity couple Beckham and Victoria are indeed very co-starred.

Regardless of the life situation of the couple in private, in public, this celebrity couple is very smart and good at dealing with people.

This is enough.

...

December 19.

Round 19 of the 2009/2010 Premier League season.

Aston Villa welcomed Stoke City at home.

Before the game, when the head coaches of both sides shook hands, Stoke City head coach Tony Pulis patted Fang Jue's shoulder, "Good job, come on."

These words without any end made Fang Jue a little confused.

It felt like an old leader patted his shoulder and tried hard.

"What's the situation?" Fang Jue asked Werner.

Warner has worked in Aston Villa for many years and is clear about many situations in English football.

Warner explained with a smile.

It turns out that Stoke City coach Tony Prix despises Arsenal coach Wenger very much. He hates the opponent's way of playing football.

Correspondingly, Wenger also hates Stoke City's playing style. He believes that Stoke City's playing style is rough and outdated.

As far as football is concerned, they are opposite sides.

The two of them have also attacked each other many times in the media. To be precise, Priss criticized Wenger many times, but the latter was too lazy to pay attention to it, which made Priss even more angry.

It's even more unpleasant than being scolded, being ignored.

Pris praised Aston Villa for his good results and his ability to score with Arsenal, and wished Aston Villa to continue his efforts and beat Arsenal.

This person is interesting.

However, after the game began, Fang Jue stopped thinking so.

He kind of understood why Wenger didn't like this person so much.

Stoke City plays traditional English football, and the players move very heavily and are very rough on the field.

Tony Prisse definitely did not show mercy because of the other party's "appreciation".

Less than twenty minutes into the game, the referee Anthony Taylor had already shown three yellow cards.

In the first half, the yellow cards of both sides were 2-5!

Aston Villa's side Sidwell and Albrighton received yellow cards.

In the Stoke City, Wilkinson, Laurenton, Etherington, Shocross and Flar on the front line received yellow cards.

Both sides played one to one.

Van Nystruey, who started today, received a cross from Milner, opening the first record for Aston Villa.
Chapter completed!