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Chapter 51 The Stubborn Donkey
April 4, City Stadium, 17pm.

The city stadium, which can accommodate 4 people, is full of seats, and the stands are a sea of ​​blue as far as the eye can see.

On the blue ocean, a small group of fans wearing uniform T-shirts are very eye-catching.

These fans appeared in Manchester City's most loyal South Stand, with only 200 people.The overall cultural shirt is the same blue background as the Manchester City jersey, but the content is different.

On the front is a caricature of Duncan wearing sunglasses, and on the back is a living donkey with a small tail.There are two words "stubborn-donkey" on the top of the donkey's head, which is Duncan's full name, Stubborn-Duncan.

But at the same time, the combination of these two words just forms a phrase, which translates to "stubborn donkey".

After a series of planning, Duncan's fans spontaneously organized and established a fan organization. The name of the fan organization is "Stubborn Donkey".

The fans of "Stubborn Donkey" call themselves "Stubborn Donkey".In the six games Duncan coached, compared with those character coaches, Duncan was as silent as a donkey.

Therefore, the organization "Stubborn Donkey" is both vivid and vivid.

Dressed in uniform and holding a uniform slogan.On the city stadium, this small group of fans has become the most attractive scenery.

Even the cameras on the scene frequently scanned them.Each of these "stubborn donkeys" is holding a piece of jigsaw puzzle, overlooking from a high altitude, 200 pieces of jigsaw puzzles together happen to form a huge slogan: "donkey, we-need-you!"

The first thing after the establishment of "Stubborn Donkey" is to retain Duncan and let Duncan stay in the city stadium, which is the greatest wish of every "Stubborn Donkey".

Before the start of the game, Duncan walked to the stands of the "Stubborn Donkey" to express his gratitude to these fans. Although "Stubborn Donkey" is a fan organization, Duncan has been paying attention to it from its establishment to its development.

Duncan didn't expect that after becoming a head coach and only leading the team to play six games, he would have such a large group of fans who like him.

Although there are only 200 people sitting in the stands, according to the organizer of "Stubborn Donkey", the number of fans applying to join "Stubborn Donkey" is increasing by hundreds every day.I believe it won't be long before "Stubborn Donkey" will become one of Manchester's largest fan organizations.

Duncan is also flattered to be liked by so many people.The fans' demands are really not high, just a few victories are enough to keep them happy for a long time.

Looking at the smiling faces, Duncan felt that even for these fans, he should try his best to play well and try to win every game.

Including this game against Arsenal.

Before the game, Wenger tried his best to put on a low profile and praised Duncan's coaching ability, which fully demonstrated the modesty and elegance of an intellectual.And Duncan also expressed his admiration for "Mr. Professor" and envied Wenger's ability to train young players.

Before the Liverpool game, Benitez and Duncan had a war of words and confrontation that lasted for several days. The encounter between Manchester City and Arsenal was mild and without a trace of anger.

Today's Arsenal is no longer the team that created the myth of 49 unbeaten games three years ago.

Reaching the Champions League final last season became a turning point for this invincible Arsenal from prosperity to decline.

Today, Arsenal, which moved into the new stadium, is experiencing a painful alternation between the old and the new. A large number of old courtiers headed by Patrick Vieira have transferred, retired, and become substitutes one after another, while Cesc Fabregas, Van Persie A group of teenagers headed by them are gradually rising to become the main force and core.

Well, and the captain.

As in the following seasons, Arsenal secured a place in the Champions League next season early, but they also lost early in the title race.

Coupled with the successive exits of several major cup competitions, Arsenal once again ushered in a season of all four.

Compared with the cruelty of the battle for the top of the league and the tragedy of the relegation zone of the league, the current Arsenal can be said to have nothing to desire.This situation may be the reason why Wenger is not angry.

But is this really the case?
"In this game, we will attack with all our strength! Don't be conservative! Three points is our only goal!"

In the visiting team's lounge, unlike the mild wind and drizzle before the game, Wenger arranged tactics with a serious face.

Arsenal's friends were stunned: the front of the people was harmonious, but the back was full of anger.

Professor, your change is too big, right?

Although Duncan used this trick to trick Benitez in the match between Manchester City and Liverpool, but Manchester City itself is just a hanging wire team.

Arsenal can be regarded as a wealthy family, so good at playing, professor, what is your integrity?
Arsenal's youngsters barely suppressed the team coach's complaints.After all, they are players, and they have no right to make suggestions on tactics, only to execute them.

In fact, such unscrupulous behavior by professors is not uncommon.At the beginning, in order to recruit Fabregas to Arsenal, Wenger bypassed the Barcelona club and contacted Xiaofa alone; later, Arsenal wanted to introduce Suarez, and Suarez had a 4000 million pound informed clause in the contract, so Professor Simply offer Liverpool 4000 million and 1 pounds.

Wenger's integrity has long been lost...

Then the staff came to inform that the time was up, and the coaches and players went on the field.

In the tunnel, Wenger and Duncan met unexpectedly, but the two didn't communicate with each other. They just smiled and greeted each other. How pure and harmless does this smile look?
But after the stagger, Wenger and Duncan muttered something at the same time that only their own players could hear.

"Boy, don't be complacent, you will lose this game!"

"Old man, obediently stretch your neck over, I'll give you a treat!"

The Arsenal friends broke into a cold sweat: Those who play psychological warfare have a really dirty heart...

Players from both sides entered the field, a series of procedures were completed, the two sides took their positions, and with the referee's whistle, the 25th round of the Premier League supplementary match began.

In this game, the lineups of both sides are incomplete.

Manchester City's three main players, Andy Cole, Dabo, and Sun Jihi, are absent, and there is exactly one player from all three lines; Arsenal's captain Henry, striker Adebayor, and winger Ljungberg are absent due to injuries.

But Arsenal's lineup is still very luxurious, the forward line is van Persie and Baptista's partner, the midfielder Cesc Fabregas is the core, Gilberto Silva is the assistant, and the left and right wings are Hleb and Rosicky.

On the back line, there are two veteran central defenders, Gallas and Toure, with two young full-backs, Clichy and Eb.

Lehmann guards the gate!

After the start of the game, what surprised the audience was that the two teams, who had treated each other like guests before the game without a trace of anger, fell into a crazy confrontation right from the beginning!The fight was quite intense and full of fire!
First, Manchester City used the kick-off right to advance layer by layer. After continuous passes, Vassell finally completed a shot, but the football was held in Lehmann's arms.

Wasser hugged his head in frustration.

In the 02 World Cup, Vassell represented England in the game, performed well and became famous in one fell swoop!But then Vassell suffered a serious ankle injury. After recovering from the injury, his performance was not as good as before, and the injury stopped, and he rarely played a full season.

Even so, Vassell still scored seven goals for the team and is the team's top scorer.Some media even analyzed that Vassell's injury and suspension was an important reason for the dismissal of former head coach Pierce.

Judging from the opening shot, although Vassell can play, it is obvious that his condition is not enough.

Then Arsenal fought back, and Fabregas' long-range shot flew high over the crossbar.

(End of this chapter)