Arsenal played against Manchester United at home and played a very classic 'Echid Battle'.

The focus of the game is on Dutch star Van Persie.

Van Persie came on as a substitute.

When the game was 67 minutes old, Manchester United relied on Rooney's first goal in eight league games and remained ahead of Arsenal. Wenger replaced Hleb with Van Persie, and also sent a signal to the players-

The time is coming!

This is a very classic substitution because Van Persie's appearance played a decisive role.

Before this round of the game, Van Persie was the most efficient shooter in Arsenal. His average goal time was 148 minutes, which was higher than Henry's 160 minutes.

Van Persie continues to maintain high efficiency.

The goal occurred in the 83rd minute. Rosici made a cross from the right, Henry rubbed the back corner from the middle, and Van Persie hit the back post. At a very small angle, he decisively pushed the ball into the upper end of the goal with goalkeeper Van der Sar had no choice.

Van Persie helped Arsenal equalize the score, and the cheers at Emirates Stadium reached its limit.

This gold-like goal pulled Arsenal back from the brink of death.

In the third minute of stoppage time, when the referee was about to blew the whistle to the end of the game, Henry helped Arsenal score the winning goal. Arsenal defeated Manchester United, ending the embarrassing record of not beating the Red Devils at home for six years.

When talking about Van Persie after the game, Wenger said regretfully, "I didn't plan to let Van Persie play because 'his ankle still has problems', but Rooney's goal and Heleb and Rosici couldn't open the wing attack, so I could only choose to let him play."

Van Persie was forced to play.

Wenger praised Van Persie's sense of smell, "It's hard to hand it over to the players when they should appear wherever they are. You must have this ability and feeling innately."

"Van Persie can both move forward (sprint) and retreat (receive). She has become much more mature on the court and has transformed from an individual to a member of the team."

But the memories left for Van Persie in this game are not all sweet. Wenger confirmed after the game that Van Persie was injured accidentally after scoring the goal, and her foot bone was "partially cracked". "It has nothing to do with the old injury. He injured his foot after scoring the goal. He was really worried about his ankle."

Wenger's heavy tone made many people worried. The latest news from the Sun soon confirmed that Van Persie's fifth right foot had a broken bone and may miss all the remaining games of the season.

If the detailed inspection results really bid farewell to this season in advance, it will undoubtedly cause a heavy blow to Arsenal's future prospects.

Of course, putting aside the Arsenal factor, losing will also be a heavy blow to Manchester United.

Manchester United is only ten minutes away from defeating Arsenal, but unfortunately Rooney's first goal in eight games failed to make them laugh to the end. The 200th dialogue in the history of the two Premier League giants ended with the failure of the Red Devils. In addition, the first leg of the first leg lost 0-1, Manchester United once again tasted the bitter taste of "double defeat" after five years.

In the 18th round of the league, Manchester United just lost to West Ham United, and this failure also reduced Manchester United three more points.

Millwall went straight, defeating West Ham United and winning four consecutive league wins, while also widening a six-point gap in the standings, completely firmly seizing the top spot in the league.

By the next day, Zhang Yang was in a good mood.

Manchester United's loss is an unexpected gain. Breaking a gap means the pressure will become smaller, and there is no need to worry about losing a game and being tied or overtaken by Manchester United.

The players were relaxed, too.

This also made the training atmosphere relaxed the next day. Van Persie's serious injury gave many teams, including Millwall, alerted that the injured players would definitely not be able to play.

The current time is the peak period for injuries, so you must pay more attention to the physical condition of the players.

Zhang Yang also has other troubles.

The hype in the Spanish media continues, and he keeps mentioning in the reports that he may join Real Madrid as an assistant coach. As a result, many reporters are squatting outside the club, wanting to interview this news, and major media have to make an appointment for an interview.

Zhang Yang decided to hold a press conference after the training was over to clarify the rumors.

The Spanish hype was vigorous, and the British media continued to report, and some people in the company believed the content.

Frederick ran over and asked, "Zhang, are you really going to Real Madrid?"

Zhang Yang rolled his eyes, "I don't know about this at all. There must be some misunderstanding. I am planning to clarify to the media after the training."

Wilkinson walked into the training ground, and he directly found Zhang Yang and asked about it.

Zhang Yang asked helplessly, "Will you believe it? I gave up the contract I just signed just to be an assistant coach at Real Madrid? This doesn't make sense at all, and I am a Chinese, not a Spanish."

"Of course I believe you, just come and make sure. After you say that, I roughly understand."

"What?" Zhang Yang didn't understand a little.

Frederick and Wise also came over to listen to Wilkinson explain the reason.

"Simply put, Real Madrid Chairman Calderon treats you as a bargaining chip to win over members and the board of directors. He said this because he hopes to get more members' support in a short period of time to consolidate his position as chairman."

Zhang Yang was stunned for a while, pondered for a moment, and said, "So, am I being used?"

"Yes."

Wilkinson is very sure.

Zhang Yang was a little unbelievable. It was really 'When people sit at home, disaster comes from heaven'. He has no relationship with Real Madrid at all, and will he become the bargaining chip for the other party's chairman?

"A lot of people have been used, such as Kaka, Robben, and Calderon's bargaining chips for president, which are to let these players join Real Madrid. He told everyone, but he just didn't do it." Wilkinson explained, then smiled, "This is really interesting. You can actually tie with these stars."

“It’s not worth pride.”

Zhang Yang would not use it as a joke because he was used and inexplicably used. He felt that his tone must be stronger when facing the reporters later.

An hour later, Zhang Yang was talking to Ruan Hailong about the update of Christmas Weibo when he suddenly called. He looked down and noticed that it was Andy.

"Zhang, the phone call from Madrid, they want to ask if you are interested in joining Real Madrid."

Andy said in a spirited manner.

"What's the situation?" Zhang Yang didn't expect Real Madrid would really call.

"They offered... very interesting conditions. Yes, I was shocked." Andy said, "That manager said that if you can go to Real Madrid as an assistant coach, you will be guaranteed to have a minimum annual salary of five million euros."

"Five million euros?" Zhang Yang pulled the corner of his mouth.

Real Madrid is really willing to spend money, with an annual salary of 5 million euros after tax, and hire an assistant coach?

Too luxurious.

If it was before last season, when Millwall was just leading the team to the Premier League, Real Madrid offered this price and invited him to the coaching team, maybe he wouldn't really refuse.

Five million euros!

The average annual salary before tax for Zhang Yang and Mirwall is only 3 million pounds, which is equivalent to about 4.1 million euros. Real Madrid directly increased its salary to 5 million, or "the lowest possible one can get it", which means there is a lot of room for improvement.

However, Zhang Yang was not moved at all because his contract with Mirwall had a series of bonus sharing terms. As long as Mirwall got good results, his annual salary would easily exceed 5 million euros.

Andy continued, "The manager also said that Real Madrid will help you pay the liquidated damages. In addition, he promised that after four years of working at Real Madrid, there is a suitable opportunity to consider making you the head coach of Real Madrid."

“…”

Zhang Yang felt a little speechless.

What a proud face this is to say!

"As long as you work for Real Madrid for four years, we will consider letting you serve as Real Madrid's head coach!" In other words, "You can't reach the invitation to become Real Madrid's head coach yet. Come and join Real Madrid! Work hard and you will have a chance in the future."

"What do you think?" Andy asked.

"What do you think?"

"I guess, of course... you will definitely refuse." Andy smiled, "I just call you to tell you about this and confirm it with you. Then I will refuse for you."

"You still have to call?" Zhang Yang asked suddenly.

"yes?"

"Don't refuse directly. Tell them my number and let Calderon call on time at 6 o'clock."

"Are you sure?"

“Very sure.”

The person who called Andy was Real Madrid sports manager Mijatovic.

Although he was confident in the attractiveness of Real Madrid and high salaries, Mijatovic still didn't have much confidence in poaching Zhang Yang. He just contacted Zhang Yang's agent as Calderon said, and talked about Real Madrid's sincerity, so that the other party could move to the next step.

This is Mijatovic's strategy of poaching people, and it is also a strategy implemented by Calderon.

Zhang Yang really became his bargaining chip.

The way Calderon and Mijatovic discussed was to constantly contact Zhang Yang's agent, or contact Zhang Yang himself, or even his acquaintances and friends to continuously create news that "Real Madrid has been in contact with Zhang Yang", and the longer the time, the better.

This is very beneficial to them.

If we can negotiate to let Zhang Yang come to Real Madrid, the process of "stop time" can also make Real Madrid take out a lower bargaining chip. Otherwise, the process of "stop time" will also allow the media to make continuous reports, leaving everyone with the impression that "Real Madrid has been working hard to poach", but it will not succeed in the end. At that time, the media and fans will attribute part of the responsibility to "stop time" rather than their promises not being fulfilled.

In this matter, Calderon is worthy of being a "football politician".

What Mijatovic didn't expect was that something uncertain seemed to appear. He had just contacted Zhang Yang's agent, and the other party called and asked Calderon to talk to Zhang Yang in person?

"Zhang Yang asked me to talk to him? Is he tempted to say so?" When Mijatovic said that, Calderon was very proud. He felt that this was the wisest decision he had made since he took office.

"Probably?" Mijatovic was not sure.

Calderon thought for a while and said, "But according to the original plan, we will continue to drag it. When we are on the phone for a while, I will give him an uncertain attitude, and the initiative will be in our hands."

"I hope everything goes well," Mijatovic said, but his face did not change at all.
Chapter completed!