Kearney Training Base.

The atmosphere at the base was a little silent, and even the weather was gloomy and depressing.

After the training, Fabregas was left behind and Wenger wanted to talk to him.

"Francisco, I know you are determined to go back to Barcelona." Wenger was straight to the point. Seeing Fabregas trying to defend himself, the professor waved his hand with a rare stern face, "Okay, kid, let's be more honest today."

Fabregas glanced at the coach in surprise. It didn't look like the old man's style.

"To be honest, I'm reluctant to let you go." The professor sighed a little, "It's 2003. You were only 16 years old when you first came. You like to cry and always miss home."

"Once I got off work at night, I saw you crying alone in the training ground."

"Do you remember what you ate that day?"

"Remember." Fabregas nodded, "The sprinkle you made with your own hands tastes a bit salty."

"Hahaha." Wenger laughed, "I haven't done it for a long time, I'm unfamiliar."

Seeing Fabregas' expression change, Wenger waved his hand, "I'm not trying to persuade you to stay with emotion, I just want to express one meaning."

"You are a good boy," Wenger said. "But Arsenal doesn't owe you, and I don't owe you. On the contrary, the team and I have been kind to you."

Fabregas opened his mouth.

"Let me finish it," said Wenger. "I know you have decided to leave, so I won't force you to keep."

"Barcelona wants you, I don't object, but the transfer fee must meet Arsenal's requirements."

Fabregas wanted to speak but stopped.

"Don't worry, Arsenal has never opened a black store, but the price is fair," Wenger said. "If Barcelona can satisfy it, then you go to Barcelona. If they feel they are determined and are unwilling to give a fair price, we will consider the quotes from other teams."

"For example, Real Madrid, I know they have always wanted you very much," Wenger paused and said slowly.

Fabregas was startled. How could he, a Lamacia-like man, defect to Real Madrid?

However, Fabregas also understood Wenger's meaning. The old man no longer tried to keep him and opened the door for his transfer.

He can go to Barcelona, ​​but the transfer fee must be based on the market price.

Fabregas left.

Wenger sighed. The style of conversation today was not his style.

But it's all forced out.

Aston Villa sold Diego Costa and used the money to bring Suarez and Modric, which made Wenger's heart moved.

Since Fabregas is determined to leave, then go, but you have to bring Arsenal a fair transfer fee.

Yes, until this time, Wenger did not expect to slap Barcelona with a fierce knife.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to, with the attitude of Fabregas, which is not going to Barcelona, ​​it would be good if he could sell it at a fair price.

In fact, in the original historical process, Fabregas transferred to Barcelona a few months later, with the transfer fee being only 33 million euros!

You know, Fabregas's net worth in Germany was 50 million euros at that time.

At that time, Real Madrid, Manchester United and many other teams were willing to pay 50 million euros or even more transfer fees. However, because Fabregas didn't go without Barcelona, ​​and Wenger's personality, he didn't want to turn against this "godson" he raised, so he did not choose to stay, or force Fabregas to go to Real Madrid, etc., Arsenal could only accept it with a pinch of his nose and lose money.

Now, he has been repeatedly beaten by Aston Villa, and the 1-5 defeat in the League Cup final, coupled with Fang Jue's words, Wenger finally made him cruel.

...

Aston Villa did not celebrate with the League Cup.

On the one hand, the season has not ended yet, and now is the time when the schedule is the closest, and there is no time.

In addition, Aston Villa is no longer looking down on a League Cup champion.

They are not Arsenal who has not won the championship in five years.

A few days later, in the 29th round of the Premier League, Aston Villa was tied 2-2 by Bolton.

Fang Jue got furious after the game and scolded all the players in a bloody way.

Then, a few hours later, Aston Villa received good news.

Manchester United lost the second place in the league, and they lost 1-4 away from Liverpool.

Diego Costa made a pass and shot in the game, and was the chief contributor to Liverpool's winning goal.

In this way, after 29 rounds of the league, Aston Villa ranked first with 67 points, Manchester United ranked second with 55 points, which is already 12 points behind Aston Villa.

With nine rounds left in the league, the possibility of Aston Villa winning the Premier League title and defending the title is infinitely increasing.

Then there were Manchester City's 54 points, Arsenal's 52 points, and Chelsea's 51 points, ranking third, fourth and fifth.

It is worth mentioning that after the 2-2 draw with Bolton, Aston Villa's cross-season unbeaten matches in the Premier League have reached 54 games.

Fang Jue's team is setting an incredible record.

They are getting closer to the longest unbeaten record of five major leagues set by AC Milan.

Then, Aston Villa ushered in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals against A. Milan.

Before the game, A.C. Milan Club Vice Chairman Galliani used Milan's "Champions League DNA" to cheer the team up.

In the first round, I lost two to three, and in this game, A.C. Milan only needs one 2 to zero to advance. It is not impossible.

On March 9, Villa Park Stadium.

The referee blew the whistle to the end of the game, and the cheers of Villa Park Stadium were shaking.

Aston Villa scored one goal in the first and second half, and once took a 2-0 lead. At the last moment, Boateng scored a goal to save face for Milan.

In the absence of Shevchenko and Mane, Aston Villa defeated A.C. Milan with Gareth Bale's one pass and one shot and Ronaldo's goal.

In the end, Premier League leader Aston Villa eliminated Serie A leader A Milan with a total score of 5-3 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Champions League with his head held high.

Since A. Milan stood at the top of Europe in 2007, it has not won the knockout round for four consecutive years, and the Ross and Blacks have begun to decline.

...

In other matches, Valencia was eliminated by Schalke 04, Rome was killed by Donetsk, and was once again tragedy.

Arsenal won two-to-one in the first leg and was turned around by Barcelona three-to-one away.

In order to win the team, Arsenal head coach Wenger frequently made smoke bombs before the game, saying that the main striker Van Persie will be absent due to injury, and was ridiculed by Spanish media for this.

In this game, Van Persie, who was originally declared by Wenger, suddenly appeared in the starting lineup. Unfortunately, the surprise soldier that Wenger carefully prepared has become Arsenal's "sinner" to a large extent.

Before the end of the first half, Van Persie received a yellow card for knocking Barcelona defender Alves down in the frontcourt.

In the 56th minute of the second half, Van Persie completed the shot when the referee had already blew a whistle and blew offside. As a result, the referee on duty, Busaka showed a yellow card again, and was sent off for accumulating red cards.

This penalty can be said to be the turning point of the entire game. Barcelona then scored two goals in a row with their number of advantages to eliminate their opponents.

Van Persie, who became a "sinner", explained after the game that he did not hear the referee's whistle because the noise at the scene was too loud.

Head coach Wenger angrily blocked the referee after the game and questioned him. He even said: "The referee killed this game. It's ridiculous that Van Persie was sent off. Only those who have never played the ball will make such a penalty."

Interestingly, Barcelona coach Guardiola also expressed his support for Wenger's statement, saying: "The referee's penalty for the second yellow card received by Van Persie is indeed a bit too harsh. I can understand Wenger very well. It is of course annoying to lose the striker in such a big game."

In terms of rules, the referee showed Van Persie the second yellow card, which was nothing wrong, but... it was indeed a bit too strict.

In the Premier League, media and relevant people have spoken out in support of Wenger.

Chelsea captain Terry sarcastically said, 'This is normal operation.'

Fang Jue called to comfort Wenger. The professor seemed a little depressed and even reminded Fang Jue to be careful if he met Barcelona.

Fang Jue looked at his ‘black card’ and said he was very relieved.

He also gave Wenger a loss move. With this red card, Fabregas won’t sell Barcelona’s 18 million euros?

The professor paused, "What you said makes sense."

Fang Jue was a little shocked. Is this still the elegant and honest professor? How did the following and learn it?!

The next day, UEFA held a draw ceremony for the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Chelsea draws Manchester United and will stage a Premier League civil war.

Barcelona drew Donetsk miners.

Real Madrid drew Schalke 04.

Aston Villa met his old rival Inter Milan in the group stage.

Fang Jue refused to admit that this was a good sign in an interview. He said that the triple-champion who entered the knockout stage was not easy to mess with, and the team was not very lucky.

Anyway, Inter Milan is strong and the group stage is just an accident and cannot be used as a reference. Aston Villa must be careful. Inter Milan, which is determined to take revenge, is difficult to deal with.

The English media thinks Fang Jue is too careful.

The Italian media were quite happy. They thought Fang Jue was right and Inter Milan, which entered the knockout round, was still worth looking forward to.

Their requirements are not high. They beat Aston Villa at home and tied with Aston Villa away. They can only advance without defeat. They don’t think about unreliable things like killing Aston Villa doubles.

Fang Jue used to a bowl of chicken soup for Inter Milan. When he turned around, he opened champagne at home to celebrate...

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