legendary midfielder

Chapter 299 The Derby Strikes
After Arsenal successfully advanced to the European Champions Cup finals, the team's performance has attracted the attention of various British media, especially Zhang Xu's performance has become the focus of media coverage.

"Seven wins and zero goals, Arsenal is about to rise again! "

This is a commentary from the "Mirror". In the article, the commentator wrote: From the Emirates Cup to the second round of the European Champions Cup qualifying round, Arsenal played a total of seven games, with a record of seven games and seven wins!
Arsenal, as usual, started the season with a strong start and these seven wins are the best example.

However, Arsenal also has something different from usual, that is, Arsenal conceded fewer goals. It is very unusual that they have not conceded a goal in seven games.

Arsenal gave everyone the impression of strong attack power but weak defense, but now, the defense has become stronger. This is indeed too important for Arsenal.

If Arsenal really solves the defensive problems, then the overall strength of Arsenal will undergo a qualitative change!
And what brought such changes to Arsenal is the magical Chinese Zhang who just joined Arsenal this summer!

After China Zhang joined, Arsenal has established a solid line of defense in the midfield, completely solving Arsenal's chronic problems.

Under such circumstances, Arsenal has a brilliant record of seven wins and seven wins without conceding a single goal.And from this we can predict that Arsenal will rise again because of this!
Not only the "Mirror" published relevant commentary on Arsenal, but other newspapers also published articles expressing their views on Arsenal and Zhang Xu.

"China Zhang established a solid line of defense for Arsenal and helped Arsenal win seven consecutive games!" "

"China zhang data is amazing, Arsenal is reborn from nirvana"

At the same time, Zhang Xu's performance has also attracted the attention of many football stars, especially the former Arsenal football stars, who have expressed their concern about the current situation of the team.

Former Gunners star and Arsenal's greatest captain Adams once helped the team build the most solid defense, and now he is happy to see that Arsenal have solved the team's most lacking deficiencies.

Adams said in an interview: "The problem Arsenal have had over the years is that they play too openly and they are very easy to be attacked by opponents.

"Since Gilberto left, the barrier in the midfield has disappeared. There is no balance in the team anymore. They are too keen on attacking, and the full-backs go forward too often, which makes Qiu Wei feel insecure at the back. This is a big problem.

"They need to look for a player - either find them in the team or buy one - a player who can control the midfield. They need someone who can stop the counter-attack when the whole team is pressing on the attack."

Arsenal fans are annoyed by the team's inaction in the transfer market. Now that Podolski is out for two months due to injury, the calls for signing a new striker will become louder.

But Arsenal's still part-time attacking line is not a problem.

"Arsenal are always able to score," he said. "Everyone in the team has the ability to score. The team's attack is not a problem at the moment.

"The team has enough attackers, but the team needs someone who can disrupt the opponent's attack when the opponent counter-attacks.

"I can understand the frustration of the fans. They've seen too many top players go, without top players you can't win titles and Arsenal let go too many.

"I have always believed that Arsenal need to find the next Gilberto, and now, the worries of me and the fans have finally disappeared, because China Zhang has joined the team, and in the previous few games, he has shown extraordinary defensive ability, completely solving Arsenal's chronic problems."

"Not only that, China zhang's abilities are very comprehensive, the midfield organization is well organized, and the offense is even more fruitful. He frequently contributes wonderful assists and goals to the team!"

"This kind of Chinese Zhang is not just a Gilberto, but Gilberto + Fabregas! Even stronger!"

"Arsenal has such a strong midfield core and such a captain. We are very happy. I hope to see an Arsenal that rises again!"

In addition to Adams, there are other people who have also stood up and expressed comfort with Arsenal's current situation, among them is the "King of Highbury" Henry!
When he was interviewed by reporters, he said: "As former Arsenal people, we have always been very concerned about Arsenal's situation, and we all hope that Arsenal can regain their strength and rise again."

"Such hopes and expectations have continued year after year, but we have never seen signs of Arsenal's resurgence."

"This made us very disappointed and disappointed! But this time, we finally saw hope. After China Zhang joined, he completely eliminated the team's chronic problems and swept away the team's problem of focusing on offense and neglecting defense!"

"We are very happy to see an Arsenal without defensive loopholes, because only such an Arsenal can carry the hopes of all our Arsenal people and truly make Arsenal rise again!"

"So, here, I have to thank the amazing Chinese zhang! I thank him for joining Arsenal when the team needed a change the most! I also thank him for joining and bringing hope to the team!"

Vieira, who was the super midfielder and team captain at the time and has served as the head coach of the youth team at Manchester City Club, said in an interview with reporters:

"China zhang is very strong. Even in my peak period, it would be difficult for me to confront him head-on. His physical fitness is stronger than mine. What's even more frightening is that he has such a strong body and his speed is so fast. It's a bit unbelievable!"

"At the same time, China Zhang's midfield organization is very characteristic. Every time he moves and passes, he seems to be weaving an invisible net. Well, yes, it is a net. Every member of the team is regarded as a node in the net, and the opponent is firmly controlled in it."

"Such a midfield organization is very powerful, because it can bring everyone in the team together to form a powerful whole! The strength of eleven people is terrifying! It can completely change the overall strength of a team! I think this is why Deportivo, which has always been at the bottom of La Liga, can break the top three of La Liga!"

"Actually, such a midfield organization has appeared in world football before, but none of them failed. Because such a midfield organization, which is like weaving a net, puts forward very high requirements on the stamina and speed of the midfield organizer!"

"No one can really do this! And now, we see that the Chinese Zhang doesn't feel the slightest sense of difficulty, and there is actually a feeling of ease!"

"China zhang has also made great achievements in offense. His scoring efficiency is not lower than that of ordinary strikers. I remember that when he was in La Liga, he was the fourth in the scorer list of La Liga! This shows that he has a strong desire to attack!"

"In any case, we are very happy to see a brand new Arsenal. I wish them good luck! I hope they can rise again!"

While the outside world was arguing about Arsenal's crazy seven-game winning streak and zero goals conceded, Zhang Xu and his teammates had already started preparing for the upcoming North London Derby on September 9.

The opponent is naturally Tottenham Hotspur!

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, referred to as Tottenham, is one of the teams in the English Premier League.Due to the traditional white home jersey, Tottenham fans are known as "Lilywhites".

Founded in 1882, the club is based at White Hart Lane in Tottenham, north London.The club motto "Audereest Facere" means "dare to do".As early as World War I, Tottenham had become rivals with neighboring Arsenal. The game between the two teams was the famous "North London Derby".

Tottenham is the first team in the twentieth century to become the double champion of the league and the FA Cup.It is one of the three teams that can win the FA Cup twice in a row, and the only team that has achieved this twice.Won the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1963 and was the first British team to win a European championship.

The grievances between the two teams have a long history, dating back to 1887.

In a two-round friendly match in 1887, Arsenal (then called Royal Arsenal) players were late on purpose. As a result, the game ended 15 minutes earlier because it was getting dark quickly.Although Tottenham Hotspur beat Arsenal at home, the latter also won in full game time at home, and more importantly, Arsenal got more goal difference at home.The Tottenham Hotspurs thought their opponents were cheating and got 15 more minutes of game time at home, but the result of the game was already decided.

两队首场的联赛在1909年4月2日的甲组联赛，阿森纳以1-0获胜。

The hostility between the two teams gradually deepened during World War I. First, in 1913, Arsenal moved from Woolwich in South London to Highbury Stadium, which was only 4 miles away from Tottenham Hotspur's White Hart Lane.

The mutual hatred between the two teams was completely aroused because in 1919, the League A League was about to expand the two teams, ranking No.19 from the bottom of the Group A. That is to say, Chelsea, which was originally going to be relegated, was allowed to stay in the relegation. They believe that Arsenal "contributed outstandingly", while Tottenham Hotspur was relegated in a daze.Although there is no real evidence, rumors still allege that Arsenal chairman Sir Henry Norris (Sir Henry Norris) used the back of the table to achieve his goals.

The news of Tottenham Hotspur's relegation came. The team's mascot, a green parrot given by the captain when they returned from a visit to Argentina, immediately felt unwell and died within a few days. The two teams have since become bitter feuds.

Like other rival teams, although fans of the two teams may work together or be neighbors and friends, they still attack and joke with each other because of the team they support, and once the players switch to the enemy team, they will be booed by the former fans like rats crossing the street.

双方最经典的德比之战，要数2012年2月26日晚，2011-12赛季英超联赛第26轮上演的北伦敦德比大战，阿森纳在酋长球场迎战来访的宿敌热刺。

Adebayor assisted Saha to open the scoring, Bell made a penalty and Adebayor made a penalty, Van Persie and Sagna passed shots, Walcott scored twice, Rosicky also scored, Arsenal scored 5 goals in a row, 5-2 Tottenham reversed, it can be called a classic battle.

Now, the derby is just around the corner. How wonderful will Zhang Xu, who has experienced the derby for the first time, perform?

(End of this chapter)