Chapter 13 The Two-Hundred Million Signing

The game was over.

There was never any Fergie Time in games officiated by Atkinson.

After all, he was Wenger's nemesis.

He still found an opportunity to "criticize" Wenger before the final whistle.

The reason was that the Arsenal manager's celebration was too excited... and he kicked the fourth official's mineral water bottle.

The drama of conquering the Theatre of Dreams didn't happen.

Arsenal won the game without any suspense.

Another 5:0.

A shocking score.

Old Trafford experienced the bitterness of Camp Nou.

In Manchester in September, the temperature difference between day and night was a bit large.

The air was filled with two emotions.

Red Devils fans experienced an unpleasant night and left in disappointment.

Gunners fans cheered to their heart's content, and no one recalled the 8:2 of yesteryear.

In the two teams' last twenty encounters, Arsenal had only won three times against Manchester United... tonight, Wenger's curse of not being able to beat Mourinho had to be added.

Arsenal... Li Kang's ticket price was worth it.

The swift and fierce "Peak Start."

The dreamlike "Pendulum Dribble."

A midfielder who was both offensive and defensive.

The viewing experience created by all the elements mixed together was too strong.

The LED screen in the air showed the best player's photo.

"Lee!!!"

"Lee!!!"

"Lee!!!"

...

"Arsenal is unstoppable!"

"The two-hundred million man dominates the field!"

"Li Kang is currently ranked first in the Premier League scorer list, and he is very likely to break Lampard's Premier League midfielder goal record set in the 09/10 season!"

"In the 90-minute game, he repeatedly resolved Arsenal's passive situations."

"The silent leader."

"The Arsenal commander who strategizes."

"Now let's relive the classic moments of this game together..."

He Hui's mouth was dry, and he couldn't help but take a few sips of tea during the break.

He glanced at the barrage... all criticizing him for explaining tactics too frequently.

There was no other way.

Whenever Mourinho met Wenger, it was always a series of back-and-forth adjustments...

When commentating on the A-League and the Indian Super League, there was no need to mention tactics so frequently.

He put down his thermos cup.

He couldn't help but guess: which team would be able to stop this Arsenal team this season?

Conte's Chelsea? Zidane's Real Madrid? Simeone's Atletico Madrid? Allegri's Juventus? Ancelotti's Bayern?

It seemed there were quite a few.

The bench depth of these powerhouses was much stronger than Arsenal's.

The league and Champions League seasons were too long, and it was all about the cards in hand and health.

...

Ibrahimovic really wanted to chat with Li Kang and exchange jerseys.

He thought he would never see the classic moments of his former idol again...

But the most important task at hand was to encourage the dejected youngsters.

"The little kids at the Carrington base aren't as fragile as you guys, stand up quickly."

"Being shut out is no big deal, I didn't have many chances to shoot either."

"Last season, Leicester City was double-killed by Arsenal and conceded five goals in a single game, but they eventually lifted the championship trophy, which is a good sign!"

"We are integrating and slowly getting stronger!"

Lingard, Luke Shaw, Martial and several other young players were shocked and looked at the Swedish striker with admiration.

Pogba remained unmoved.

He squatted down, plucking the grass on the ground unhappily.

There must be something wrong with the coach's tactics.

The overall strength on paper was similar, so how could they be beaten so badly?

In the distance.

Rooney scratched his butt, his chubby face full of melancholy.

Manchester United's Little Fatty was very irritable, and he had to vent his anger every time he lost a game.

"Lee, if you're free tonight, want to go for a walk together?"

He covered his mouth and habitually said this.

The other party usually wouldn't refuse, like Van Persie back then, that guy played even more wildly than himself.

He didn't get a response.

He didn't know if the night wind had blown away his invitation.

The sweaty Manchester United goalkeeper blocked Rooney's view.

Cazorla was a little surprised: De Gea in the European Cup would catch a cold, and he never sweated.

Without saying much.

De Gea was a little frustrated, and he took off his jersey and gloves in one go.

Li Kang smiled and patted him on the shoulder.

Inadvertently, he remembered the first time he came to Old Trafford: at that time, he was just a small substitute, and he couldn't understand Van Gaal's "big circle" tactics at all... he still couldn't understand it now.

Bould and the coaching staff ran over diligently, carrying dry towels, sports drinks, bananas, and coats in their hands.

"Lee, don't catch a cold!"

"We have to review the game carefully on the way back."

...

In the stands.

Ferguson hesitated for a long time.

Should he go to Arsenal's locker room?

Forget it.

In the end, the legendary Premier League coach reluctantly tapped his cane and left in anger.

What a slight difference in the transfer window? (referencing a Chinese internet meme)

I've become the difference!

....

Post-match press conference.

Mourinho was being "bombarded" by Premier League media reporters.

He said with a straight face and a deep voice.

"Why did we lose to Arsenal? That's a stupid question."

"Because they scored goals, and Manchester United didn't."

"I didn't lose to Wenger, I lost to Lee."

"A loss in one game is nothing, I've won countless championships and don't need any reflection!"

"Guardiola's Manchester City? He couldn't beat Lee when he led Bayern in the Bundesliga, so why should he be better than me?"

If Manchester United had Lee, I would create the most unsolvable counter-attack system in football history!

The reporters who originally planned to question the losing team's performance all shifted their firepower and continued to attack the arrogant Manchester United coach.

On the other side.

Wenger was as kind and amiable as ever.

"Lee has made a big difference to Arsenal, and even the outside world's criticism of me has gradually disappeared."

"Is two hundred million worth it? This question doesn't need to be thought about."

"If there is a second Lee in the world, I am willing to take out another loan from the bank."

"If there is a third, I will mortgage the Emirates Stadium."

"He has put Arsenal on the right path."

"This is the most proud signing of my coaching career."

......

Arsenal's club bus slowly left Old Trafford.

Maguire and Mustafi surrounded Li Kang's seat.

"Lee, could the force of my header to clear the ball forward have been a little stronger?"

"If I had given a little more lead time, would you have had to run a shorter distance? But I was afraid of heading it to the opposing player."

"You don't have to make gestures next time, I can tell what you want to do by looking at your eyes!"

"We lack a left-footed center-back, the direction of the ball out of the backfield is too singular, especially the left defensive line is difficult to resolve the opponent's frontcourt pressing."

"Don't talk nonsense, my right foot's outside instep is not bad!"

"Do you think you are Modric? Is your outside instep as stable as his?"

Gradually.

The two big men started arguing again.

Everyone quickly dissuaded them.

Bould and the coaching staff couldn't help but think:

Arsenal's problem at this time was not in defense.

But in the ball out of the backfield.

There was no other way.

The only left-footed center-back, Gabriel, suffered a serious injury during a friendly match before Li Kang joined Arsenal...

The team doctor estimated that he would likely be out for the season.

But even after recovering from his injury, he may not be of much use, his ball distribution is not stable enough...

If Arsenal could have a top left-footed center-back, they could completely relieve Li Kang and Cazorla of their playmaking duties.

The Arsenal at that time...

Clap clap clap!

Wenger clapped his hands, interrupting the coaching staff's beautiful fantasy.

"There is no such thing as a perfect lineup."

"We must base our pre-match preparations on the actual list and the characteristics of our opponents."

"Okay, don't delay Lee from doing his homework."