Chapter 107 Returning to Wembley (Part 2)

"Dear viewers, this is Wembley Stadium. What you are watching is the 1998 FA Cup final, Arsenal vs. Burnley. One of these clubs is the Premier League champion, and the other is the League One champion."

"We have already got the starting lineup. Arsenal's side has Seaman as the goalkeeper, Winterburn on the left, Dixon on the right, and Keown and Adams as the main central defenders. The left midfielder is Overmars, the right is Parlour, and the two defensive midfielders are Vieira and Petit. The forward line is a combination of Bergkamp and Ian Wright. Wenger coach There is no change to the main lineup. "

"Look at Burnley's starting lineup. Jaskelainen is the goalkeeper, Daniel is on the left, Finnan is on the right, and the defense is still the combination of Mitchell and Gary Breen. The left midfielder is Ljungberg, the right is Camoranesi, and the three defensive midfielders in the middle are Ballack, Neil Lennon, and Matthew Holland. The forward line is Robbie Keane. "

"Andy, what do you think of this starting lineup?" The commentator who spoke with a smile was very tall, with white hair, a straight suit, and a peaceful smile.

If this person only looks like an ordinary old man from the side, he is a white-haired old man, but he is well-known in the English football world, even in the European football world, and the world football world. This person is the top football commentator in the UK, and the best football commentator in Europe and even the world. His voice is known as the best sports commentator in the world. If there are world superstars on the football field and world-class coaches among coaches, then this person is the star among the world's sports commentators and the idol of most sports commentators.

This person is Martin Taylor, the best football commentator in England. The FA Cup broadcast was bought out by Sky TV, so the FA Cup final was commented on by a golden pair of Martin Taylor and Andy Gray of Sky TV.

Andy Gray is one of the famous commentators of Sky TV in the UK. He and Martin Taylor's commentary combination is known as the world's best football commentary partner. Gray was also an outstanding football player when he was young. He played for Dundee United, Aston Villa and other teams, and won the 1982 Champions League with Villa. He was also selected for the Scottish national team. It is precisely because of his outstanding professional football commentary ability that he cooperates perfectly with Martin Taylor. Obviously, his influence in the media as a football commentator is far greater than his appeal on the court.

"I think Coach Levy's idea is to defend. After all, Burnley's defense is famous. And Coach Levy is also very good at counterattacks. In fact, Arsenal and Burnley have a lot in common." Andy Gray evaluated the two teams from a professional perspective.

"What are the similarities? They are not both counterattacks."

"Martin, you are right. The playing style of the two teams is actually the same as what Coach Levy said in the newspaper, both are counterattacks. Not only are they both counterattacks, but the ideas of counterattacks are also not much different. The pass is fast, the speed of the two wingers is very fast, and only a few kicks can complete an attack. However, Arsenal's counterattack is very beautiful because of Overmars and Bergkamp. Burnley's counterattack is more about speed and efficiency, so people say that Arsenal's style of play is beautiful, while Burnley's style of play is ugly."

The two did not know that the current Arsenal is because Wenger has just moved in. In a few years, Arsenal will become one of the most beautiful teams in England and even the world. They are even called not shooting into the goal, but passing into the goal. At that time, Arsenal played elegantly, not the alternative defensive counterattacks of this time.

"Hearing you say that, the defensive counterattacks of the two teams are really similar. No wonder coach Wenger said that his favorite Burnley player is Ljungberg."

"Ljungberg is indeed very suitable for Arsenal's current style of play. As long as he comes to Arsenal, he doesn't need to adapt. But I believe Burnley will not let this winger go easily."

In addition to the war of words between George and Wenger before the game, the most media reports were that Arsenal had taken a fancy to Ljungberg. They have already made an offer, hoping to take away this winger with the strongest attacking ability in Burnley next season. What they said was very detailed.

Of course, the main reason is that the reporter asked Wenger which Burnley player he admired most. Wenger replied that Burnley's most dangerous player was Ljungberg. This sentence was understood by the media as Arsenal's favorite Ljungberg.

Although many media reprinted this news, more of them believed that this was Arsenal's way of disrupting Burnley's morale before the game. Burnley, from George to other people in the club, including Ljungberg himself, strongly denied the rumor.

Only George, although he strongly denied it. He said it was a trick of Arsenal, and he despised Arsenal's practice in front of the media. But he knew in his heart that it was not fake. It seems that Ljungberg's performance in Burnley has attracted Wenger's attention.

If Wenger wants Ljungberg, it is not easy for Burnley to keep Ljungberg. Going to Arsenal not only means a substantial increase in salary, but also a new big stage. Arsenal can give Ljungberg a big stage, but Burnley currently has no way to give him.

Ljungberg is a person with a strong personality. Even if Burnley can finally keep Ljungberg, it will have to make great concessions on salary.

George didn't say much about the pre-match deployment. In the League Cup final, because of the tight schedule, there was no time to prepare properly. But this time, George spent nearly half a month preparing for the FA Cup final.

So after a simple cheer, it was not like the League Cup final.

When George came out, Wenger was already standing in the passage. Seeing George coming out, he walked over with a smile and stretched out his hand.

"Coach Levy, you look confident." Wenger looked very young at this time, with black hair, a neat suit, and a height of 1.9 meters, looking so handsome. His voice did not have a strong Scottish accent like Ferguson. It seems that Wenger is indeed fluent in five languages.

"Coach Wenger, losing before the game is not what a coach should do." George also smiled and replied.

"It's really enviable to see your Burnley players."

"Coach Wenger, don't pay attention to them. They won't leave Burnley." Wenger is now quite famous, but not as loud as he was later. Who doesn't know the name of Wenger's Bole later on?

When Arsenal was short of money to build a new stadium, Wenger relied on a group of young kids to make Arsenal enter the Champions League every year. Arsenal lost money every year, but Wenger's Arsenal is still a strong team that cannot be ignored in the Premier League and even European football. Wenger's name of Bole is even more famous in the world of football.

Burnley now has many young players, and their potential will definitely be seen by Wenger. George can't let Wenger poach them, George wants to keep them to create a new history for Burnley.

"Coach Levy, it's not the same as before." Wenger smiled slightly.

George cursed Wenger in his heart, you old fox. Of course, it's not the same as before. Since the damn Bosman Act was enacted, small clubs have almost no resistance to the giants.

"Then Coach Wenger, let's wait and see."

After saying that, George turned around and returned to his seat.

Wenger, Wenger, I liked you so much in my previous life, and I liked watching your Arsenal play football. But from now on, we are rivals, and everything in the previous life will disappear. If you want to conquer the English football world in the future, then Ferguson, Wenger and others will be your enemies.