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The performance of only one point in the three rounds of the group stage has made the distance between Liverpool and the top 16 of the Champions League getting farther and farther. Against such an unfavorable background, the battle with Arsenal in the league has a special meaning.

Significance.

Not only does Liverpool need a victory to get out of the shadow of defeat, but the result of this battle will also largely determine whether they can continue to maintain their hope of winning the league.

During this period, Benitez was under a lot of pressure, including from fans, media reporters, and the club’s senior management... At this time, Benitez was almost overwhelmed.

I'm not angry anymore.

But at a press conference on Friday, Benitez denied rumors that he was facing huge pressure: "Pressure is always part of the head coach's job. Whenever the team loses, there will always be various opinions from the outside world.

There are all kinds of rumors. But as long as you lead the team to a victory, then people will describe you as the best head coach in the world."

Benitez's meaning is self-evident. In this game, Liverpool must go all out to win this game and win Arsenal. He hopes to use the victory in this game to relieve himself, and his

This is the interpretation of the passage, and media reporters are very clear about it.

Now that the prospects of the Champions League are slim, the Premier League championship is the goal that Benitez must pursue, and Arsenal has become the biggest enemy standing in front of him.

When talking about Sunday's game, the Spanish coach admitted that Liverpool can change its previous poor state: "Arsenal is currently ranked first in the standings, but we are confident of playing a good game. The players have now shown their performance

With an all-out attitude, I have seen a lot of positive signs, so I believe the team's performance will improve."

Benitez dared to speak so confidently because Qiu Ze and Fernando Torres, the previous absolute main players in the Liverpool team, both returned from injury, and both of them were in very good condition during training.

Benitez is now full of confidence in this game. In this game, Liverpool will definitely win the final victory.

Dutch striker Kuyt believes that only a victory over Arsenal at home can prove that Liverpool has the ability to become a strong contender for the league championship this season: "We all believe that Liverpool can rank first in the standings at the end of the season, of course.

, there is still a long way to go until the season is over, but first we need to get three points from the current leaders."

How can we stop Arsenal's winning streak? Liverpool midfielder Mascherano gave his own answer to this, which is to focus on the opponent's core midfielder Cesc Fabregas: "My goal in the game is only

One, that is, to limit Cesc Fabregas' performance. Almost every attack of Arsenal will pass through his feet. He is the midfield engine of this team. Therefore, in Sunday's game, I will always maintain the focus on

His pressure did not allow him even a minute to breathe."

Xabi Alonso, the Spanish general in the team, also agreed very much with his Argentinian partner Mascherano: "There is no doubt that he (Fabregas) is one of the most important players in Arsenal and also one of the most important players in Arsenal."

One of the most influential players in the entire Premier League. If we want to win, we must watch him (Fabregas) as Javier said!"

Xabi Alonso also said: "I will talk to him before the game. Given his key position in Arsenal, I will not let our friendship affect my performance in the game."

Alonso was shocked by the performance of the youth team led by Arsene Wenger this season, and he hoped that Liverpool could end their opponents' 13-game winning streak in all competitions.

Alonso said: "They performed very well and played beautifully. They may be the most entertaining team in the Premier League at present. Their players are very flexible in their movements, have a good feel for the ball, and understand each other very well. This

They are able to play enjoyable football and it is indeed worth watching.”

Fernando Torres, who has worked hard to recover from injury, also agreed very much with Javier Mascherano's words. He said: "Francisco is undoubtedly Arsenal's most threatening figure. I know him very well. We are both teammates in the national team.

I know his energy very well. The key to whether we can win this game is whether we can limit Francisco."

The Spanish golden boy also said: "Of course, we are not afraid of Arsenal. Arsenal has Francesco, and we at Liverpool have Xavi, Stephen and Chris! Our midfielder is very strong, and the three of them are

Everyone can deliver good shots. As a striker, I don’t have to worry about no one delivering cannonballs to me. All I have to do is launch the cannonballs they deliver and hit the target!”

Speaking of Qiu Ze and Fernando Torres in Liverpool's formation, this guy really opened up the conversation and kept saying: "Really, in my opinion, Chris should be one of the best super midfielders in the Premier League. His passing is very good."

It amazes me that every time he passes the ball, I receive it very comfortably and can connect to the next step very well. His passing is so wonderful. I am so lucky to be able to play with him."

Fernando Torres also said: "Now Chris and I have a good understanding. I believe that we can let the Arsenal players experience our strength in this game."

Qiu Ze, who worked hard to recover from injury, also accepted interviews with media reporters before the game. During the interview, he said this: "Yes, now we are encountering some troubles, and we are not in the best condition.

Above. However, after these days of adjustments, we have regained our form. Moreover, our injured players have all returned from injury. They are all in good condition. Our Liverpool are back on the right path. I believe this game

I will win the final victory, for sure.”

Of course, Qiu Ze was also asked about Fabregas. He said this: "Although Francisco and I don't know each other, I still know him very well. Let's not talk about Fernando and Xavi. They often meet each other.

He was mentioned to me freely. Even I know him very well because I have watched his game videos many times before. He is a very powerful midfielder. Whether we can win the game today depends on whether he is

The essential."

Almost all Liverpool players said that if they want to win Arsenal, they must watch the Spanish midfielder Francisco Fabregas in the Arsenal team. This also shows that Francisco Fabregas is in the Arsenal team.

position in.

This game is an away game for Arsenal, but they did not come to Liverpool one day in advance. They are already very familiar with playing in Liverpool, so there is no need to worry too much. They just need to adjust themselves now, and they believe in them.

Can beat Liverpool.

On October 27, 2007, Arsenal came to Liverpool from London. Although Arsenal have become very familiar with Liverpool's Anfield Stadium over the years, they still came to Liverpool one day early to adapt.

It depends on the climate, the golf course and so on.

It seems that Arsenal attaches great importance to this game. They have made detailed preparations. Winning this game is the only goal of Arsenal's visit to Liverpool this time.

Before the game, the head coaches of the two teams were very high-profile. They frequently appeared in front of media reporters and were interviewed by media reporters. Moreover, the players from both sides also frequently appeared in front of media reporters and expressed their opinions on the game.

the opinion of.

That's it, which makes the atmosphere of this game very hot, and more fans are paying attention to this game. It is said that so far, more than 40,000 seats at Anfield Stadium have been sold out.

On October 28, 2007, at 7:30 in the evening, Anfield Stadium was filled with excitement. The fans of the two teams had already surrounded the small stadium, and the fans of the two teams were even more passionate.

Without stopping, they sang the team songs of both teams and waited for the game to start.

Reporters from various media also entered the Anfield stadium early. They needed to find vantage points on the edge of the stadium and set up their guns and cannons in order to take pictures and record the wonderful moments of the game.

Commentators from TV stations from various places were also in the commentary box in the stadium, waiting for the game to start.

At this time, many TV commentators have already obtained the starting lineups of both sides for this game. The first is the starting lineup of the home team Liverpool. Today Rafael Benitez has a 4,2,3,1 formation.

Shape, in the goalkeeper position is Reina.

The four backs are Finnan, Carragher, Hyypia and Riise. Because Arbeloa is suspended, Riise appears as the main full-back. The double midfielder configuration is Xavi?

Alonso and Mascherano.

Today, Steven Gerrard did not appear in the midfielder position, which surprised everyone. Is Steven Gerrard injured? Everyone was very confused. However, they looked down and saw Ling

Something that shocks people.

The three people on the forward line are Kuyt, Qiu Ze and Steven Gerrard. Yes, Steven Gerrard actually appeared on the forward line. This is a change for Benitez today.

It can be seen that Benitez is indeed well prepared today.

Of course, the man on the front line is Spanish golden boy Fernando Torres. Today his task is to attack the city for Liverpool.

Arsenal also has a 4231 formation. The goalkeeper is Almunia. The four defenders are Sagna, Durr, Gallas and Clichy. In the double back

At the waist position are Eboue and Fabregas.

The players on the forward line are Flamini, Rosicky and Hleb, and the one at the front is Togo forward Adebayor.

At this time, the players from both sides have come to the player tunnel, and they are waiting for the final entrance. The head coaches of both sides have already arranged their final tactics at this time, and they are also waiting for the start of this game.

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Anfield Stadium is now boiling. Liverpool fans wearing red fans excitedly sang "You'll Never Walk Alone". Some guys were even shouting loudly: "This is Anfield! This is Anfield."

Field!”