Wenger was proud and honored by his team's performance after the game.

"... We were so close to winning this game, but... You know, our opponent is Liverpool, they have a... uh, monster. I am proud of Robin's performance, this is his first game as a center forward this season, and he scored two goals. You all say he is old, but for me, the thirty-year-old Robin is not yet at the point of saying 'old'..."

Martin O'Neill admitted that Arsenal created a lot of trouble for his team at the beginning.

"We almost lost for sure, if the Hero hadn't scored a goal before the end of the first half... I agree with that statement, Hero is our key player. We are indeed very dependent on him, there is nothing to be ashamed of, relying on such a great center forward... Many teams want to rely on him but can't..."

Robin van Persie also mentioned his performance in this game in an interview after the game.

"I am very happy to be able to score two goals. But the team lost, so there is nothing to be happy about... Hero? He is a very good player... Yes, he came to me to exchange jerseys, but we didn't say anything..."

Chen Hero was also asked by reporters about the jersey exchange. It was rare for him to take the initiative to exchange jerseys, and the reporters keenly realized that this was news.

Chen Hero felt that the reporters were making a fuss.

"That's right, we exchanged jerseys, but this is normal..."

"But I remember you very, very, very rarely take the initiative to exchange jerseys with people..." A reporter expressed doubt.

"It's very simple, that's because I haven't found anyone who is qualified for me to take the initiative to exchange jerseys with him!"

Wow! What arrogance!

This was the first reaction of many reporters. But soon they all nodded—this was in line with Chen Hero's characteristics, he should indeed speak like this.

He is arrogant and domineering, and looks down on everyone. He should indeed think so. He doesn't even take Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo seriously, let alone other people...

But he went to exchange jerseys with Van Persie, could it be...

"Ahem. I think Van Persie is a great player. He once competed with me for the top scorer for a season, and in the end I only won him by one goal. He scored twice in this game and almost killed us, pushing us to the brink. So I am willing to exchange jerseys with him. Because he is really a very powerful opponent!"

"So, the contest between the two of you in this game..."

"We drew." Chen Hero replied.

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After the press conference, Wenger comforted captain Van Persie on the way back to the hotel.

He didn't know how Chen Hero evaluated Van Persie, he was worried that this defeat would affect Van Persie's belief in staying with the team—Arsenal had such a wonderful start at home, but they were not able to win Liverpool. This shows that there is a gap in strength between Arsenal and Liverpool. If Arsenal wants to win a championship in England, especially the league title, Liverpool is an opponent that cannot be avoided. He was afraid that the failure of this game would make Van Persie doubt his prospects of staying, and worry that he would still gain nothing if he continued to stay...

Although the two sides were only one signature away, the agreed contract was just a piece of waste paper before it was signed.

"Don't take this game to heart, Robin. In fact, your performance was very good... I firmly believe that with your leadership, the team has a chance..."

Van Persie shook his head: "I didn't take it to heart, boss. Liverpool is indeed very strong. If we want to make a breakthrough in the league, they are a very strong enemy. But... I have confidence in my teammates. And, playing against Hero... is really a very fun thing!"

Van Persie, who had already taken a shower, was dressed neatly, wearing a shirt and jeans, not at all like a football player, but more like a movie star, exuding a charming charm all over his body. But he was still clutching the black Liverpool jersey that was soaked in sweat and still exuded a sweaty smell that was incompatible with the perfume on his body.

Wenger looked at him and also noticed the black Liverpool jersey in his hand.

He thought for a while, then patted Van Persie on the shoulder: "Thank you."

Van Persie really can't leave, if he leaves, he will have no leader, then what is the difference between this team and a plate of loose sand?

So he wanted to thank Van Persie for finally choosing to stay and share weal and woe with Arsenal.

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"Arsenal had a perfect start, but in the end Liverpool still won... They tried their best, but they couldn't stop Liverpool from continuing to win. Especially the process of the game was despairing—Arsenal scored first, leading by two goals, and then Liverpool started a desperate counterattack, Hero scored twice, and Gerrard completed the reversal with a long shot. This process is like announcing one thing: No matter how hard you have worked before, no matter how advantageous you are, Liverpool will still win in the end! This is really too frustrating!"

"I think after watching this game, are there still people who doubt that Liverpool has risen? If so, then that person must be blind and deaf, he can't see the game, and he can't hear what others say... Liverpool's revival is no longer just people's speculation, or only exists in the fantasies of die-hard Liverpool fans, and it is no longer a rumor, but a fact that has actually happened!"

"After sixteen rounds of league matches, Liverpool is at the top of the list with a record of fourteen wins, one draw and one loss. This is really a terrifying record. They have scored forty-six goals and only conceded sixteen goals. The number of goals scored is the most in the Premier League, and the number of goals conceded is the least in the Premier League. Such a performance is indeed worthy of their position in the standings..."

"There are three rounds of league matches left until the end of the first half of the league. Liverpool's opponents in these three rounds are Newcastle, Swansea and Middlesbrough respectively. Two home games and one away game. To be honest, I don't think these three opponents can slow down Liverpool's pace. Even if Newcastle has risen strongly this season, considering that they are away, I am afraid it will be difficult to pose a threat to Liverpool..."

The match between Liverpool and Arsenal was seen as a "strong vs. strong" match before the game. The result was Liverpool's victory. This contrasting contrast made many people feel that Liverpool was already invincible. After the game, the media published similar views.

Everyone is praising Liverpool, praising Liverpool, and some people are passionately recalling how Bob Paisley's Liverpool swept Europe and England. Perhaps they feel that this is not enough to prove that they are old fans of Liverpool, and some reporters simply recalled the Shankly era...

Anyway, nowadays, red is the main color of English football, but it is not the red of the "Red Devils" Manchester United, but the red of the "Red Army" Liverpool.

Ferguson could not have not known about the media's nauseating praise, but he did not react in any way, as low-key as if he had disappeared into the darkness and could not be found...

In fact, Ferguson now can't wait for the media to lick Liverpool's ass, the more comfortable Liverpool is licked, the better. This way Liverpool will feel that they are already invincible. And the media should better not think of Manchester United, don't try to see what Manchester United is doing, and completely forget Manchester United in the dark corner. Let those who love to show off do the golden glittering prey. After suffering for so many years, they become arrogant and don't know their last name when they occasionally get their way. The more high-profile, the better. He himself hides in the darkness and is a quiet hunter waiting for an opportunity, waiting for a fatal opportunity...

Now that Liverpool has good results, Manchester United has never hoped that Liverpool will lose, nor has it thought about how to deal with Liverpool. What they have to do is to bite Liverpool tightly in silence. The gap between the two sides should not be widened. Then, in the second half of the season, after the knockout stage of the Champions League is fully launched... that is Manchester United's opportunity!

The experienced Ferguson does not believe that Martin O'Neill can cope with that complicated situation. At that time, what will be tested is not only the strength of the team, but also experience.

And in terms of experience, no one in football today is richer than Ferguson.

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After the game against Arsenal was the last game of the Champions League group stage. Liverpool challenged Feyenoord away. Before this game, Liverpool and Valencia had the same points, and were ranked above Valencia in the group because of the advantage of away goals in the two sides' battle, ranking first in the group.

This last round of group matches is a decisive battle for the two teams. Who can be the boss, who is the younger brother, who eats meat, who drinks soup, it all depends on this game!

Playing Feyenoord away, Martin O'Neill did not dare to take it lightly. He only let Sanchez, who felt muscle fatigue after the game against Arsenal, rest, and replaced Adam Johnson. The rest of the starting lineup completely followed the set they had against Arsenal.

Go all out to ensure that Liverpool can get the first place in the group and then concentrate on dealing with the domestic league—Christmas is coming, and the annual devil schedule is also coming...

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In the end, Liverpool easily defeated Feyenoord 3:1 away—Feyenoord is definitely the third in the group, and will participate in the Europa League in the second half of the season. There is no reason to work so hard. What if a few people are injured? They know that Liverpool is fighting with Valencia for the first place in the group, so Liverpool's players are a group of bloodthirsty barbarians, there is no reason to talk to them, if you can't afford to provoke them, then hide.

Therefore, Feyenoord did not go all out in this game.

Liverpool won easily, and Chen Hero was also happy. He scored twice in the game, and the number of goals on the scorer list reached twelve.

What's even happier is that Messi didn't score!

The gap between the two has widened to four goals!

In addition, Valencia encountered strong resistance from Paris Saint-Germain away. This time Paris Saint-Germain is really fighting for honor—are they really going to lose all six group matches at home?

A new coach is like a new knife. Paris Saint-Germain also had good luck in this game, scoring one goal only four minutes into the game.

Valencia was unprepared for Paris Saint-Germain's sudden outbreak.

In the end, Valencia shook hands with Paris Saint-Germain 1:1 away.

Liverpool is first in the group with fifteen points, and Valencia is second in the group with thirteen points.

The two teams advanced hand in hand, and the seats were also arranged.