Chapter 373: Ferdinand's Punishment

Before the Champions League game started, this strong dialogue between Notts County and Arsenal was the most watched game in the whole of England. hunting ? ? ?

Notts County is at the top of the English standings. Although Arsenal is currently in third place, it is the team with the highest hopes for winning the championship. The direct confrontation between the two teams is definitely a game worth 6 points, and it can even affect the final. of the championship.

The gap between the two teams is now as much as 6 points. If Notts County overthrew Arsenal on the road, then the gap between the two teams will reach 9 points. This is not a distance within reach, then It is definitely not a result that Arsenal can accept. Even if it is a draw, they are unwilling. There are points that directly defeat their opponents to narrow the points difference. Can they wait for other teams to help them snipe Notts County?

Of course, if Arsenal can beat Notts County with a home victory, the gap between the two teams will be reduced to 3 points, which is a very good result for Arsenal. It's easy to catch up.

In fact, Arsenal faced this game with the mentality of winning and revenge.

They were eliminated by Notts County in the cup for two consecutive seasons, and they were molested by another second-tier lineup from Notts County a week ago. Their mentality was already a little out of balance. Victory against Notts County was about to become their obsession.

On the Notts County side, there are also great expectations for this game. This is a contest for 6 points. As Notts County's strongest stumbling block on the road to the championship, if they can beat Arsenal, then The road to the next championship will be smooth.

So in any case, Notts County must strive to win this game, at least take away a draw from the away game, which is the fundamental reason why Low let the players rest for more than two weeks.

And for this ranking battle, the happiest thing is the Blues Chelsea, who are ranked between Notts County and Arsenal. No matter what the result of the two teams is, they are the hunters behind the oriole. , ready to catch the opportunity.

As for the clubs behind Manchester United, the relationship is not so direct, because the gap between them and the clubs in front is too large, and what kind of results will not affect them very much...

The odds of the bookmaker's focus game are really confusing. The odds of Arsenal winning at home are 2.46, and the odds of losing are 2.6o. These odds show that the bookmakers do not think that Arsenal are at home. With a steady victory, Notts County has the strength to score points on the road.

But the most surprising thing is that the odds of a tie between the two teams is 2.96, which is less than 3. This is definitely an odds that most games cannot open, indicating that the bookmakers are most optimistic about two balls. The team tied.

In fact,

This is also the prediction of many people. It seems that a tie in such a fierce ranking battle is the best choice. The so-called two tigers will inevitably be injured. If a tie can be achieved, then it will be a happy situation!

Wenger is scratching his head a little now. Several main players are unable to play, and the team's physical condition is not ideal. Although it is playing at home, he does not feel that the game is guaranteed. Notts County's strength is no longer the country bumpkin who is playing in League Two. .

Don't look at Arsenal yet to lose in the league, but the process of the game is mostly difficult, and there are too many draws. Although it looks very stable, compared with the strength of Notts County, it is really a little out of hand. This invincibility is really not worth mentioning.

He really wants to use some relatively conservative tactics to deal with Notts County in this game, so there is no possibility of a victory, but to his helplessness, the fans of the Gunners are too difficult to serve.

Since Arsene Wenger took over and transformed Arsenal's style from defensive counterattacks to gorgeous offensive football, Arsenal fans' appetite has been nurtured, not only to win, but also to win beautifully, which is similar to Real Madrid's. Melinger is very similar.

In the League Cup a week ago, it was because the fans desperately hoped that the team could pack up Notts County for revenge. Wenger was forced to send most of the main lineup under pressure, otherwise the situation of the team would not be so bad now.

If he adopts conservative tactics in this peak battle, he can guarantee that his villa will have to be replaced every day in the future...

As for the attack against Notts County, Wenger is not really worried. The key is that Gilberto Silva, a very important member of the team's defense, cannot play. The hardness of the midfield cannot be guaranteed, and it is difficult to play in the midfield. Directly limit Notts County in the field confrontation.

Just how strong Notts County's midfield is can be seen from the team that Notts County beat.

Deco, the excellent midfielder, has been able to rank in the top five in the same position, and Alonso has maintained a high level of improvement. of fear.

Coupled with the beast-like defensive midfielder of Mascherano, if Notts County resorts to a three-back midfielder, I am afraid that it will be difficult for any team to pass the midfield easily.

If Wenger chooses, then he is absolutely willing to trade Vieira plus Gilberto Silva for Deco and Alonso, and then he will pay for Mascherano...

Ljungberg's injury also left Arsenal's tactic of flying on both flanks missing a wing, and it is easy for Notts County to defend against Pires.

Of course, Wenger still has confidence in the team's attacking power. Henry, the best striker in the world in his eyes, gives him infinite confidence. With this powerful weapon, Notts County's goal must not be will be easy.

When the entire Notts County team arrived in London, the warm-up of the game had completely reached its peak, and everyone's attention had been focused on this peak battle.

However, I don't know what kind of consideration the English Football League is always in. At this time, a penalty decision was announced, which directly shifted the focus of everyone's attention.

The former Manchester United rear general Ferdinand was investigated by the FA for evading a urine test. After more than a month of re-investigation and evidence collection, the FA made the final ruling.

England's midfielder Ferdinand has been handed an eight-month ban and a £5 fine, possibly the heaviest fine ever issued by the FA.

This means that Ferdinand will miss the European Championships in Portugal next summer because of this penalty.

As soon as the penalty decision came out, not to mention Manchester United fans, even England fans were dumbfounded.

Before everyone guessed that Ferdinand would be punished relatively severely, but it was unbelievable that he would be so severe in the end.

Is it because UEFA is putting too much pressure on the FA? Otherwise, how could the FA disregard the interests of its own national team!

Well, this time Manchester United don't have to think about the league title, let's honestly fight for a place in the Champions League! (To be continued.)