The biggest fanatic in football

Chapter 490: Loyalty Is Offended

Manchester City's unexpected points loss shocked the entire Premier League.

Crystal Palace, which had been firmly in first place (and occasionally second last) in the previous 20 rounds, turned out to be the championship spoiler. This plot development really surprised everyone.

Guardiola was taught a hard lesson by the "real king of North London". When he returned to the Etihad, he scolded all the players bloody. If his prestige was not high enough, Aguero, Sturt

Players like Lin, Jesus, Gundogan, and Walker would probably riot on the spot!

Guardiola learned from the painful experience and immediately began to strengthen the lineup. Manchester City's transfer department was running at high speed, and transfer actions were soon made.

They introduced 23-year-old young central defender Laporte from La Liga Athletic Bilbao for a price of close to 57 million euros to replace Otamendi and Stones, who have always been looked down upon by Guardiola.

Together they form a central defensive partnership.

Also rushing to buy people are Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool, who are competing for the top four.

Arsenal spent a record-breaking 60 million to introduce last season's Golden Boot winner from the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund's Aubameyang. In order to reduce financial pressure, they had to purge "little tigers" Walcott, Ji

Lu and other veteran team members.

Since the No. 10 player was previously dismissed by Li Polo and his career was almost scrapped, Arsenal originally wanted to forcefully keep Sanchez, the only big player in the team, but the Chilean winger was obviously already in Cao Ying and his heart was in Han, and insisted on transferring.

would leave, Wenger could only accept Manchester United's plan, and Sanchez would be replaced by Mkhitaryan.

Tottenham signed winger Lucas Jr. from Paris Saint-Germain for 28 million, further strengthening its offensive firepower.

Liverpool's road to buying people is quite bumpy. Keita, who was signed six months ago, will not officially join until next season. Lemar, the left winger who has been seeking to buy for several seasons, was raised by Monaco to 70 million, and Naples.

Center back Coulibaly, Leicester City's Mahrez, and even Van Dijk who was a thigh in Valencia, their clubs are unwilling to let them go easily...

Liverpool, who were running into obstacles everywhere, had an idea. They gave up on Lemar and instead offered 50 million to poach Fabinho, an all-around backcourt player from Monaco!

Although Fabinho is no longer able to participate in the knockout rounds of the Champions League, Liverpool's top priority is to compete with Tottenham and Arsenal for fourth place in the league. It is time to use him to stabilize the defense!

As for Chelsea, there is no need to buy players for the time being, and instead they have lost some players.

For example, Batshuayi, who has always been the number one player in Remy's little black book, although he has received many rotation opportunities in the Blues and his scoring efficiency is not low, considering the number one forward Li Bo

Luo has a strong body. In half a year, he has not even had a cold, fever, headache, brain fever, or sore legs. Batshuayi still decisively chose to transfer.

His new club is Dortmund, the "Bundesliga Hornet" who just lost Aubameyang!

In addition to Batshuayi, defender Zouma and youth team players such as Musonda and Palmer have also been loaned to Stoke City, Celtic, Derby County and other teams.

Conte has always wanted to introduce an all-around midfielder or defensive midfielder, but finally failed to find one. Director Marina provided him with two options: Bakayoko and Drinko Walker, but these two guys were eliminated in the summer.

Li Polo vetoed it, so until now, Chelsea's midfield candidates still only have Kante, Fabregas, and Golovin...

That's why Lee Polo suggested to Conte that if no one is available, Luis can just play as a defensive midfielder!

He is tough on defense, strong in physique, flexible in turning, likes to tackle, and has long passes and long shots with high accuracy. He almost meets all the qualities of a defensive midfielder!

However, Chelsea was not completely without buyers. They finally took in the French center Olivier Giroud of their rival Arsenal for a bargain price of 18 million euros...

Unlike Batshuayi who does not want to be a substitute all the time, the 31-year-old Giroud has no objection to being a substitute for Lee Poirot!

After completing the signing, he even told reporters with a smile on his face:

"Lee Polo is already the number one scoring machine in history. I am deeply honored to be able to serve as his substitute!"

Remy took out his little black book, racked his brains, and finally wrote this sentence:

"This person was so shameless on the first day he came to the team. He will definitely be my strong enemy in the future!"

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No wonder Giroud is so active in completing the transfer, because in the first game of 2018, Chelsea will go to the Emirates Stadium...

On January 1, 2018, when most people were still welcoming the New Year, the 22nd round of the Premier League had already begun.

Liverpool reversed the season's biggest dark horse, Burnley, which is ranked sixth in the standings, 2:1 in the away game and continued to consolidate its fourth position.

Manchester United, who played next, relied on goals from Martial and Lingard to defeat Everton 2-0 at Goodison Park, leading Liverpool by one point.

On January 2, Manchester City, sitting at home, defeated Watford 3:1 with ease, raising their league points to 59 points.

Chelsea, with 60 points, had to wait until one day before they could step onto the field.

When Manchester City scored all three points, Conte had just led his players into Arsenal's press hall, preparing to attend the pre-match press conference.

After learning the news of Manchester City's victory, Conte was not surprised at all:

"Not every team can become Crystal Palace. If we want to defend the league championship, the most important thing is to win every game in front of us, rather than expecting others to help us stop our opponents."

Li Polo sighed and remained silent for a long time.

Conte gave him a strange look.

In recent rounds of the league, opponents have been so weak that Lee Polo was too lazy to attend press conferences, which also resulted in the British media lacking enough hot topics to attract attention.

This round is not only a London derby, but also a focus showdown. Why is this guy not excited at all?

"In distant China, if young people criticize older people, it is often considered impolite."

After a "long" wait, Li Polo finally spoke:

"So, please allow me to explain to Mr. Wenger in advance that I have always had great respect for him and my next remarks are absolutely not intended to offend."

【Here he comes, he comes!】

Conte quickly reached out and covered his chin to prevent his facial expression from losing control.

The reporters in the audience were even more energetic. They all pricked up their ears and held their breath.

I saw Li Polo looking at the camera seriously:

"After 22 rounds of this season, the situation in the Premier League is very clear. Chelsea will 100% defend the championship, Manchester City will strive for runner-up, and Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal, and Burnley will compete for two Champions League tickets.

"

Some of the reporters grinned bitterly.

[Even if Chelsea can defeat Arsenal in this game, they are only 4 points ahead of Manchester City. There are still 16 rounds in the league. How can they 100% defend the championship? 】

But Lee Polo didn't mind their doubts, but carried out his analysis very seriously:

"Among these five clubs, I believe that Manchester United and Liverpool can enter the top four. After all, they have a deeper foundation and stronger financial resources, their coaches are full of ambitions, and their players are also full of desire to win. Compared with the other three clubs,

As a rival, they have an advantage."

"I heard that in the more than ten years that Mr. Wenger has been coaching Arsenal, he has always been guaranteed to participate in the Champions League. This year's participation in the Europa League is only the first time in history. But if they don't take any action, next year

I'm afraid this disappointing ending will continue.

Considering that the probability of the top four in the league is slim, I suggest Mr. Wenger to focus on the Europa League. With Arsenal's strength, if the tactics are right, it will not be difficult to win the final championship.

This is also their best chance to enter the Champions League next season!"

Li Polo's face was full of sincere emotions:

"I am all for Arsenal and I hope Mr. Wenger can consider it carefully."

But the host Wenger was not appreciative at all and even dismissed:

【You know shit!】

【You are just trying to hit us psychologically!】

[Argument 4: Arsenal is the professional! 】

[How can Manchester United and Liverpool be my opponents?]

(End of chapter)