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Liverpool's players were full of confidence and high morale before the game. It seemed that they were really not afraid of Arsenal or this game.

However, the Arsenal fans didn't think so. They thought this was a bluff by the Liverpool people. They had no chance of defeating their Arsenal team. Their Arsenal team would definitely win this game.

Before the game, Arsenal's midfield master Cesc Fabregas said this when being interviewed by media reporters: "Yes, Liverpool has not had many achievements recently. They even won the World Club Cup.

championship. However, these players are not strong at all, and it would not be surprising for them to win the championship. If they did not win, it would be surprising to win the championship."

Fabregas also said: "Our Arsenal team is not Liga University or Gamba Osaka. In front of us, Liverpool will not have any advantage. It will be difficult for them to win this game. It can be said that,

They have no chance."

Arsenal forward Van Persie also said in an interview with media reporters: "We have made full preparations for this game, and we have so many extra days of rest. Now we have put our

The condition has been adjusted to the best."

This guy also said: "We are in the best condition, and even Liverpool in the best condition is unlikely to defeat us. Now, their condition is still so bad and their physical fitness is still so poor, they are even less our opponents.

Okay. Is there any suspense in this game?"

Then, Arsenal's defensive general Kolo Toure said this in an interview with reporters: "I have watched Liverpool's past few games, and we can see that Liverpool's players are very physically exhausted.

It’s amazing, now that they have flown so far by plane, they have no chance.”

This guy also said: "We won't give Liverpool too many chances in this game, because Liverpool's Spanish forward will be killed by me, and he will have no chance."

Before the game, the entire Arsenal team was full of confidence. Of course, the team's head coach Arsene Wenger was also very confident. When he was interviewed by media reporters before the game, he said: "This game is very important for both sides.

It is extremely important to say that this is a game that no one can afford to lose, but the more this happens, the more serious our Arsenal team will be."

Wenger also said: "We have been preparing for this game for a long time, and of course we don't want to fail. Our results in the initial period of the league were not very satisfactory, which made us slightly behind at the starting line, but then

As the game progresses, our condition is getting better and better, and we have recovered 90%. I believe that no team can beat this Arsenal team."

Arsene Wenger did not say anything about Liverpool's situation. He only said about his own situation. However, it is not difficult for us to hear his confidence from his mouth. He is now very confident to beat Liverpool.

Yes, although he didn't say it.

Before the game, the players and coaches of both sides were having a big fight. They were just trying to win this game. This also involved many football celebrities, and they all joined the discussion. Suddenly, this game was a huge one for everyone.

Attention.

On December 23, 2008, Liverpool came to London from Liverpool. Although Liverpool have become very familiar with Arsenal over the years, they still came to London one day early. This was something they had considered

, because if they come to London again that day, the current physical condition of the Liverpool players will be a bit overwhelming.

Therefore, the Liverpool team came to London one day in advance and rested here for one night before preparing for the next day's game. Winning this game was the only goal of Arsenal's visit to Manchester this time.

As for Liverpool arriving in London one day early, everyone knew what was going on with them. In this way, everyone was even more worried about the Liverpool team. It seems that the physical fitness of the Liverpool team players really has a big problem. This

One day everyone became more optimistic about Arsenal.

After waiting for Liverpool to come to London, fans and reporters flocked to the hotel where Liverpool was staying. They wanted to know the current situation of the Liverpool team. However, the Liverpool team was very secretive and did not reveal anything in front of any reporters.

Moreover, during the training on the second day, Liverpool was completely closed for training, and media reporters and fans did not get any news about Liverpool.

That's it, which makes this game even more mysterious, and more fans are paying attention to this game. It is said that so far, more than 70,000 seats at the Emirates Stadium in London have been sold out.

On December 24, 2008, at 7:30 in the evening, the Emirates Stadium in London was filled with excitement. The fans of the two teams had already surrounded this 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 Manchester City Stadium early. They needed to find a vantage point 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 have also taken their seats in the commentary box in the stadium, waiting for the game to start. Grandma, this is just a Premier League game, does it need such a big battle?

At this time, the visiting team Liverpool's bus drove to the Emirates Stadium, and the Liverpool team finally showed up in front of the public. Unfortunately, this time they were only in a hurry and did not know the current situation of the Liverpool players.

After getting off the bus, the Liverpool players did not accept any interviews. They filed into the players' tunnel and then rushed into the locker room.

Not long after Liverpool's bus arrived, the home team Arsenal's bus also arrived at the scene. Players from both sides arrived. At this time, the game was about to start.

It didn't take long for the players from both sides to line up in the tunnel, waiting for the game to start.

"This game is about to start. Now let me introduce to you the starting lineups of both sides today." Tim Laurson, the commentator of England's Sky Sports, said immediately.

"Today Rafael Benitez has a 4-2-31 lineup, with Reina as the goalkeeper. There is no doubt about this." Tim Law, commentator of England's Sky Sports

Erson stared at the information and said.

"The four-back position is Arbeloa, Carragher, Joel Luca and Luke Young. The configuration of this defense is exactly the same as the configuration of Liverpool against Liga University in the World Club Cup final. It seems that Rafael

"Benitez trusts them very much and has no intention of taking turns. Ferdinand is still sitting on the bench." Sky Sports commentator Tim Laursen said in surprise.

"In the double midfielder position, it is the combination of Mascherano and Xabi Alonso. This is the same configuration as Liverpool's match against Liga University in the World Club Cup final. There is no change."

"The three people on the forward line are Gerrard, Qiu Ze and Arshavin. This is still the same configuration as the one used by Liverpool in the World Club Cup final against Liga University. Benitez did not make any adjustments today.

Is he really so confident in the physical fitness of these players?" Sky Sports commentator Tim Laursen said with great confusion.

"The one at the front is Fernando Torres. There is really no change at all. I don't know if Benitez is too confident? Or do they have no choice but to do this?" Sky Sports commentator Ti

M. Laursen frowned and said.

"Okay, now let's introduce Arsenal's starting lineup today." Gary Lineker, the commentator of England's Sky Sports, said immediately.

"Today Arsene Wenger formed a 4-4-2 formation," Sky Sports commentator Gary Lineker said immediately.

"The goalkeeper is Spanish goalkeeper Almunia." Gary Lineker, a commentator on Sky Sports in England, said. "The four backs are Sagna, Kolo Toure and Gallas.

And Clichy, this makes their main defense, and this defense has good assist ability."

"The foursome in the midfield are Theo Walcott, Cesc Fabregas, Denilson and Nasri." Sky Sports commentator Gary Lineker said.

"Among these four, the two wingers are very fast, which will definitely become Arsenal's main offensive direction today. Although Nasri was only introduced by Arsenal this season, this guy

He has performed very well since joining Arsenal. This is definitely a great deal and Wenger has really done a good business."

"The two forwards on the front line are Dutch forward Robin van Persie and Togolese forward Adebayor. These two guys are a tall combination and are quite threatening, especially Dutch forward Robin van Persie. Liverpool must be careful about him.

." Sky Sports commentator Gary Lineker said.

"Okay, this is the starting lineup of both sides. Now the players on both sides are ready, and the game will start soon." Sky Sports commentator Tim Laursen said.

"Flute..." A whistle blew, interrupting everyone's thoughts, and the eighteenth round of the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at home officially started.

The home team Arsenal kicked off first, and they got the ball. As soon as the game started, Arsenal launched a ferocious attack. They knew that Liverpool's players had physical problems, and they went crazy from the beginning of the game.

Attack Liverpool, consume Liverpool's physical energy as quickly as possible, and then their chance will come.

After the game started, Liverpool did not compete with Arsenal for the opening. To be honest, they couldn't compete. After all, this is Arsenal's home court. Therefore, from the beginning of the game, Liverpool put on a defensive counterattack posture.

A head-on clash with Arsenal.

This is the tactic that Liverpool's head coach Rafael Benitez has planned before the game. Therefore, as soon as the game starts, the tone of the game has basically been set.