On the afternoon of October 5th, London, Stamford Bridge Stadium.
In the seventh round of the Premier League, Chelsea's home game against Arsenal, the focus of London City, is about to begin.
It is precisely because this game has attracted so much attention from fans all over the world that the Premier League specially arranged it to be played in the afternoon.
This is to ensure that fans in more areas can watch the live broadcast of this game.
Like in Dragon Country, fans can enjoy such a strong team showdown comfortably after dinner without having to worry about going to work or resting the next day.
This is actually one of the reasons why the UK has grown bigger in recent years.
In addition to making a lot of money themselves, such friendly viewing time has led to many new fans around the world watching the Premier League, which in turn has promoted the further development of the Premier League.
Although the Premier League is so awesome now, if you asked in the 1990s which league is the best in the world, everyone would definitely answer "Serie A".
The original Serie A, once known as the "Little World Cup", has always been the largest league in Europe and has the best players in the world.
The era of the Seven Sisters in Serie A is the best memory in the hearts of fans.
On the tactical board in the home team's locker room, the chess pieces representing Arsenal's starting lineup are placed.
This is not an order of magnitude at all.
Otherwise, there would be a room full of famous players from each team, as well as close friends like Neville and Carragher, and we would often end up chatting accidentally without knowing where to go.
Forwards: Hazard, Lukaku, Schürrle.
Zola also nodded and praised:
"Pan Yi has proven time and time again his ability to build and integrate a team."
In fact, even the Championship teams in England's second-tier league have a larger annual budget than smaller teams in the other four major leagues.
So before a high-profile game like Chelsea vs. Arsenal, the eyes of fans all over the world are definitely attracted to London and to Stamford Bridge.
The bet between Gary Neville and Zola has reached its final stage!
This is also the focus of Arsenal's defense line. Koscielny and Mertesacker's air defense capabilities can be said to be top-notch. Mertesacker has become an aerial master with his weight of 198cm and 90kg.
"If you hate Tottenham then stand up!..."
Ligue 1, overseas TV rights sold for 72.5 million euros, domestic TV rights sold for 630 million euros. TV revenue for the next three years: 700 million euros;
Serie A, foreign TV rights sold for 200 million euros, domestic TV rights sold for 930 million euros. TV broadcast revenue over the next three years: 1.13 billion euros;
Bundesliga, overseas TV broadcast rights sold for 360 million euros, domestic TV broadcast rights sold for 1.1 billion euros, TV broadcast revenue in the next three years: 1.46 billion euros;
La Liga, overseas TV broadcast rights 850 million euros, domestic TV broadcast rights 1.15 billion euros. TV broadcast revenue in the next three years: 2 billion euros;
Premier League…
The broadcast time is considerate——》The fan base is getting bigger and bigger——》The broadcast rights are getting more and more expensive——>The teams are getting richer and richer——>There are more and more stars——>The level of competition is getting higher and higher——
》The fan base is getting bigger and bigger——》The broadcast time is getting more and more considerate...
Arsenal fans responded by mocking the lack of fans at Stamford Bridge: "There are no fans here, just like before, there are no people here, this is the Stamford Bridge library."
And this is the future broadcasting fee. From the above data, we can see that the gap between the five major leagues will continue to widen in the next few years.
Hearing Lineker say this, Ian Wright, the Arsenal legend and one of the best shooters in Arsenal history, waved his hand and smiled:
"The most outrageous thing about Pan Yi is that he uses a different starting lineup in almost every game and uses many different targeted tactics."
The Premier League's broadcast fees are basically divided equally, and the difference in fees between each ranking gap will only be 500,000 pounds.
In the seventh round of the Premier League last night, Manchester United defeated Everton 2:1, which also gave Neville some confidence.
Carragher laughed and said: "Well, let's wait and see! Let me see the schedule... In fact, Manchester United will play Chelsea in the ninth round, very soon! I hope you can too by then.
What kind of bet is there..."
"It can be said that Pan Yi is a walking tactical board! And he is only 28 years old today... This is unbelievable!"
The whole audience burst into cheers.
As he said that, Ian Wright glanced at Gary Neville intentionally or unintentionally.
Kanter got the ball and passed it to the side.
"One moment, another moment." Neville waved his hand, "Moyes' leadership last season was really bad. But this season Van Gaal is a famous coach. Although the start was not smooth, after the running-in period,
, everything is starting to go on the right track!”
"I really think so. If Arsenal can't stop Chelsea today, then Chelsea will really be unbeatable this season."
Neville looked a little nervous and embarrassed, but he still responded: "This is because the schedule is not good. If Chelsea had met Manchester United first in the first seven rounds, I would have won!"
If the host does not change the topic in time, the show will not be able to revolve around the competition and may become a variety show...
When Schürrle poked the ball forward, Lukaku sprinted forward, just in time to avoid offside!
At this time, poor Mertesacker turned around, but Lukaku was already several positions ahead of him.
And the fact that they couldn't win the Serie A championship was really not because of lack of strength, but mainly because the competition in Serie A was too fierce.
In the end, their winning streak was ended by Everton, who drew 1-1 at Goodison Park.
Arsenal's goalkeeper Szczesny is Poland's national goalkeeper and has always been known for his quick response on the goal line.
The following names must be familiar to all experienced fans:
Obviously, Arsenal wants to imitate Chelsea's early attack in several Premier League games, and want to overwhelm Chelsea at the beginning.
Although the number of Arsenal fans is not as large as that of the home team, the fans who follow the visiting team are often the strongest in combat effectiveness, and their singing is no less loud than that of Chelsea:
"You have bought everything, you have bought everything..."
In short, the Premier League has really entered a very virtuous cycle.
And the left center back Ake, who replaced him, is famous for his fast pursuit speed and strong explosive power!
Looking back at Chelsea's offensive end, they are all good players who can run 100 meters. Not to mention Hazard and Schürrle, who are already famous speedy wingers. Even Lukaku is not just any one.
People can catch up.
But what was a little different from Arsenal's past opening play was that they did not pass the ball back after the kick-off. Instead, Sanchez took the ball and approached Chelsea's half.
"Arsenal and Manchester United, which spend more money, are not as good as Chelsea."
This time it has exceeded the 10 billion mark!
This also means that the Premier League champion next cycle can get 176 million pounds in broadcasting fees alone, and even the bottom of the Premier League can get 106 million pounds.
When Cancelo passed to Schürrer who suddenly ran to the center to meet him, Lukaku was already ready to start.
In other words, Wenger's idea is basically within the scope of Pan Yi's prediction.
"Let's get back to the game." Lineker changed the subject again.
Chelsea and Arsenal fans may quarrel over various things, but when it comes to Tottenham, they are good friends.
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While the fans were having fun outside, the coaches and players of the two teams in the locker room were still making final preparations before the game.
Goalkeeper: Szczesny.
Overseas TV rights were sold for 5.3 billion pounds, domestic TV rights were sold for 5.1 billion pounds, and TV broadcast revenue in the next three years: 10.4 billion pounds!!
Arsenal kicked off first today, with Welbeck and Sanchez serving in the center circle.
It just so happened that Chelsea's victory over Everton was not a big one, 4:2, so other guests could not use this comparison to try to sway him.
Therefore, among the BIG6, only this afternoon's head-to-head showdown between Chelsea and Arsenal has not yet taken place.
The best of the other four major leagues, La Liga, is only 2 billion, while the Premier League's broadcast fees for the 2016-19 cycle have reached 8.1 billion pounds.
It is precisely because of this that the old captain Terry was put on the bench by Pan Yi today. After all, even when he was young, he was not known for his turning speed, let alone that he is now close to 34 years old.
The ball clung to the turf and shot towards the lower right corner of Arsenal's goal at great speed.
Kanter and Ramirez quickly stepped forward to assist Cancelo in defense.
Schürrle's pass was just right. Lukaku didn't even need to adjust, he just hit the ball and shot!
If the lineup that was replaced in the second half when playing Manchester City was called "Sky City", then this starting lineup can be called "Lightning Legion".
Zola is now an out-and-out "Pan Chui", and once she praises Pan Yi, she can't stop talking.
Midfielder: Cancelo, Kante, Ramirez, Azpilicueta.
Frontcourt: Cazorla, Rosicky, Sanchez.
After Mourinho led Chelsea to end the club's 50-year wait for the league title in the 2004-05 season, they were even more unstoppable in the second season.
For example, suppressing Arteta, paying attention to Rosicky's breakthroughs and passes, and restricting Arsenal's two wingers Cazorla and Sanchez, etc.
Midfielder: Wilshere, Arteta.
Arsenal's attacking line, whether it is Welbeck at the front, or Cazorla and Sanchez behind him, are all fast attackers.
Even Parma, who is relatively less impressive among the seven sisters and has never won a Serie A championship, their lineup is not bad.
"Some people may say that after all, he spent 80 million to buy people, but you also have to see whether the effect after buying people is immediate?"
But at this moment, the referee on the TV screen had already blown the whistle to start the game. Lineker also interrupted Zola's words at the right time and pointed his finger at the screen:
"Now that the game has started, let's talk while watching the game. Whether the viewers in front of the TV can catch a glimpse of Gary's toned body in the live broadcast room will be announced in less than two hours..."
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Amid the cheers of tens of thousands of fans at Stamford Bridge, this world-famous battle officially began.
On the contrary, the other four major leagues are allocated by ranking, and most of them are basically dominated by wealthy clubs.
Gary Neville swallowed his saliva and said: "Let's not talk about Manchester United. I think they are going to overturn Arsenal this afternoon. They are still talking about breaking the record, haha."
It’s not just the central defender, Arsenal’s two main defensive midfielders today. Arteta is not fast, and his partner Wilshere is also not known for his speed.
Broadcasting fees for the 2019-22 cycle increased by 900 million, reaching 9 billion pounds.
The atmosphere today is of course great!
"The other two records are held by their opponents today. One is Arsenal's 14-match winning streak in 2002, and the other is their famous 49-game unbeaten streak."
But since Chelsea often uses this trick, isn't there any reason to take precautions?
"This is a city derby, and fans will take it very seriously. This is not just a city derby, it is a key battle related to the trend of the Premier League."
Chelsea fans changed their song to attack Arsenal: "You can only fight for four, you can always fight for four."
At this moment, all the Chelsea fans at Stamford Bridge stood up and sang together with the Arsenal fans:
Wenger's lineup was indeed a standard 4231 formation, and this starting lineup was exactly what Pan Yi guessed!
If Chelsea remain unbeaten against Arsenal today, then during the next live broadcast of the Premier League, Gary Neville will participate in the program topless!
This situation naturally makes Gary Neville very nervous.
What made Serie A even worse was the phone incident that occurred in 2006, which brought Serie A completely into a trough. Stars began to leave in various ways, and the level of the league dropped year by year.
"Chelsea has won six consecutive victories today. If it continues like this, is it possible that they will break their own record of winning streak at the beginning of the Premier League?"
Defenders: Ake, David Luiz, Gary Cahill.
Host Lineker looked at Gary Neville with a smile on his face.
At this time, the stands at Stamford Bridge were already filled with spectators.
Chelsea's players immediately launched a counterattack, with three forwards and two wing-backs pressing forward, while Kante and Ramirez still formed a protection behind them.
In fact, the top teams in the Premier League have won this round. In addition to Manchester United and Liverpool, Manchester City also defeated Aston Villa 2:0 and Tottenham beat Southampton 1:0.
During this period, the UEFA Cup and the Champions League finals also witnessed many civil wars between Serie A teams.
This is the role of Sky Sports presenter.
Goalkeeper: Courtois.
"Although he has been using the 343 tactic at Chelsea, I feel that the same tactic will be used in his hands. Before him, I really didn't know that 343 could have so many tricks!"
"I never expected that a famous Manchester United player, after relying on Manchester City to no avail, would now want Arsenal to help him win a game."
Those are the guests from Sky Sports.
But Cancelo reacted quickly, pulled directly to the wing, avoided Arteta, and ran straight ahead with the ball.
When Arsenal's ball passed to Mertesacker's feet, he had no way to pass it to a safe area and could only choose to kick it out.
If Chelsea's defensive speed is too slow, it will be easy for the opponent to break the defense.
This is actually the optimal solution obtained by considering both offense and defense respectively.
Arsenal's defensive formation was also maintained very well, with Wilshere and Gibbs already waiting there, ready to block Azpilicueta's path.
After Schürrle firmly stopped Cancelo's direct pass, he took only one step and used his speed to brush over Rosicky, who was coming to defend him. Then he stabbed the ball with his right foot and passed it to Mert.
Behind Sac!
Almost at the same time, a black and blue lightning suddenly struck from the outside and reached Arsenal's penalty area in an instant!
Black and blue? Is it an Inter Milan jersey?
No, it's a big black guy wearing a blue Chelsea jersey!
It is General Lukaku!
These are all routines that have been practiced many times in training.
"Genius. This is the only word that can be used to describe him. I remember someone said that about him before, Allegri? I don't remember, but I can really only find this word..."
This means that there is basically no big disparity between the rich and the poor in terms of broadcast fees for Premier League teams, and small teams can also receive huge broadcast fees to strengthen their lineups.
At the same time, Welbeck, Cazorla, Rosicky and others also pressed forward.
However, due to the poor management methods of Serie A management and the poor business atmosphere, the overall development of Serie A is getting worse and worse.
The first landing point of this high-altitude ball was grabbed by David Luiz, who headed the ball back to the midfielder.
All are relatively fast players!
But Cancelo was not prepared to continue dribbling.
Not to mention the strongest Milan duo, Juventus, or Roma duo;
Carragher is also in a good mood today, because Liverpool also defeated West Bromwich Albion with a score of 2:1.
Basically, these teams back then had all the stars in the team, and the fans knew their lineups by heart.
UI!
"I want to say that everyone is very clear about the significance of this game."
Azpilicueta dribbled the ball forward and Chelsea soon launched an attack on the right.
"But in terms of the current state, Chelsea is indeed more advantageous." Lineker reminded, "They didn't just defeat Burnley or Leicester City, they also defeated Manchester City and Leicester City by a big score.
Dortmund.”
With the excellent operation of the Premier League, the income of Premier League teams has skyrocketed, and the strength of each team has soared. They have slowly begun to surpass Serie A and officially become the first league in Europe.
And this is a Parma team that cannot win a domestic championship, but has won two UEFA Cup championships and a Cup Winners' Cup championship in Europe, and has entered the finals several times and lost.
But his old enemy Carragher still said: "I remember when Pan Yi led Hamburg to play in the Champions League last season, you said the same thing..."
But he also has a fatal weakness, that is, his speed and agility are not good enough. If we use FM game values, they are probably all in single digits.
Regarding the tactics of this game, Pan Yi has repeatedly emphasized and practiced Chelsea's tactics in the past few days of training.
Yes, if there is any common enemy between these London rivals, it is Tottenham Hotspur, who is also in London.
But at this moment, Azpilicueta suddenly stopped suddenly, then glanced to the left, and saw a big foot transfer across the court.
"And now, whether it's Chelsea's offensive firepower or defensive stability, they really don't have close numbers in the Premier League."
So it is really not easy for Lukaku to be so fast after having such a heavy body...
In this case, Pan Yi's starting lineup can be considered relatively targeted.
Even a player with strong breakthrough ability like Sanchez can only pass back when faced with three players defending.
Otherwise, how would he dare to speak so loudly now?
In the 2005-06 season, Chelsea achieved nine consecutive victories at the beginning of the league, creating the best start in the history of the Premier League.
The ball fell to the feet of another wing-back, Cancelo.
In addition, there is a bigger problem.
"Tottenham get beaten wherever they go!..."
If the big teams take it away, the small teams will get very little share. If things go on like this, it will lead to a vicious cycle and be detrimental to the development of the entire league.
Just talking about the broadcast fees they earn, how outrageous is it?
The broadcast revenue of each major league is settled every three years, and if you compare it with the data from 2022 to 2025, you will know how big the gap is between the other four major leagues and the Premier League.
Since Arteta cannot lose his position, he can only continue to retreat along the center, leaving the defense on the wings to full-back Chambers.
Because just because of the transfer and pulling back and forth in the past few times, Arsenal's central defense line has shown signs of loosening.
As a result, Arsenal's opening attack was easily destroyed.
So you know why newly promoted teams in the Premier League can invest hundreds of millions in the transfer market, while mid- and lower-tier teams in the Bundesliga and La Liga often spend millions.
Then the stadium was quiet for a while, and Arsenal fans suddenly stood up from their seats and sang: "If you hate Tottenham, then stand up!"
"The records after this are too difficult to break. Let's see if Chelsea can break the first nine consecutive victories. It just so happens that their opponent in the ninth round is Manchester United..."
Chelsea fans were singing: "We won the Premier League, we're about to win the Champions League."
As soon as Cancelo stopped the ball, he saw Arteta, Arsenal's other midfielder, pressing over.
Here, we just use the starting lineup announced by the opponent to make some targeted emphasis.
Seeing that everyone's attention was finally drawn back, Lineker continued:
"Arsenal has remained undefeated in previous games, so many people think that we can't beat them. And we want to clearly tell everyone through today's game that no team can stop us from winning the championship!"
The more famous ones are the Champions League final between Juventus and AC Milan, and the UEFA Cup final between Inter Milan and Lazio - it was the one where Ronaldo passed the pendulum.
"Remember, this game will be played with all our strength from the first minute. They will never let us have a moment to breathe, and we will also let them feel the hell of Stamford Bridge!"
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In addition to the fans, players and coaches of the two teams, there is also a "third party" who is also paying close attention to the trends of the game.
Then Chelsea fans sang a song praising Pan Yi again: "Pan Yi Pan Yi, he comes from the Dragon Kingdom, he is from our Chelsea, he is younger than Wenger, he is more handsome than Wenger..."
"I believe that you are all ready. You are ready to go on the court and let them and the whole world see our strength."
Forward: Welbeck.
The Arsenal fans were not annoyed and sang along with Wenger's song: "Arsene Wenger, a life of glory and glory; Arsene Wenger, our captain..."
After talking about all the things that players need to pay attention to in this game, Pan Yi started the final mobilization.
This reflects Cancelo's speed advantage over Arteta!
In short, Pan Yi just wants to use this group of "100-meter players" to repeatedly attack Arsenal's defense and see what opportunities will emerge.
He passed the ball to the center. At this time, Schürrle, who had been standing on Chelsea's right, had already pulled to the center to respond.
But he has a weakness, that is, his judgment of low and flat balls is average, especially in the lower right corner of the goal, which is easy to be shot through.
Chelsea's technical team has already analyzed such data and informed the players of suggestions.
Lukaku also remembered this and aimed at the lower right corner!
Sure enough, facing this shot, Szczesny was about to shift his center of gravity and prepare to go down to the ground to pounce, but the ball had already passed by him and entered the net.
The ball went in!!
Less than a minute into the game, Chelsea took the lead!