Before taking the field.

Li Kang received a tight embrace from his old friend from Leverkusen.

He could clearly feel that the other man's pectoral muscles had become much larger and more elastic, and his elbows were also thicker.

Son Heung-min, through his own efforts and muscle-building transformation, restraining his desires, had gradually adapted to the Premier League.

Up to this round, he had scored 14 goals and provided 6 assists throughout the season, despite only starting 23 games this season.

If Leverkusen was a period of rapid growth, then the second half of his first season at Tottenham was his complete form.

It should be noted that during the winter transfer window, he even expressed his unhappiness in the Premier League and considered returning to the Bundesliga, and Tottenham almost accepted Wolfsburg's offer.

Son Heung-min quickly released the embrace and gently patted Li Kang on the back of the head.

His thoughts seemed to be drawn back to that morning two years ago.

"Li, good luck."

Li Kang nodded seriously. This was his first friend when he first arrived at Leverkusen's first team, and he was particularly enthusiastic in guiding him.

When the players walked out of the tunnel.

The Emirates Stadium erupted in a thunderous cheer.

In the night sky, an airplane flew by with a red and white banner.

'Comeonyougunners'

Wenger and Pochettino stood in the command area, their expressions serious.

Everyone looked forward with anticipation.

A pure gold Premier League trophy had only appeared once in history.

In the Cctv5 broadcast room, the number of viewers was increasing.

"The viewership record for the North London Derby will definitely be broken tonight!"

"Can the Gunners lift the Invincible Gold Cup?"

"Can the Lilywhites snipe their arch-rivals?"

"In the Premier League Golden Boot race, Li Kang and Kane will also compete tonight, both having scored 26 goals in the Premier League this season!"

"A final drama is about to be staged at the Emirates Stadium."

"Let us wait and see!"

"Now, let me introduce the starting lineups for both sides."

"Arsenal's formation is 4-3-3!"

"Goalkeeper:"

"..."

"Tottenham's formation is 4-2-3-1!"

"Goalkeeper: Lloris!"

"Defenders: Kyle Walker, Toby, Vertonghen, Rose!"

"Double defensive midfielders: Dier, Wanyama!"

"Midfielders: Son Heung-min, Alli, Eriksen!"

"Forward: Kane!"

With the referee's whistle.

The game officially began.

Arsenal had possession.

Giroud passed the ball back to Li Kang.

Tottenham's attacking players quickly rushed past the center circle and launched a high press.

Pochettino was improving. In the second half of this season, he no longer adhered to Bielsa's crazy system, but strengthened the players' physical training on the basis of balanced defense.

Even Alli's physique had become rock solid.

Abundant physical strength and exaggerated wing play had gained the Lilywhites countless fans this season.

The football was passed quickly between the red and white jerseys.

In Li Kang's system panel, all the mascots in the "King of London" achievement were still charging.

The phantom of the happy little rooster struggled slightly before being blown away by the night wind.

Pa!

Xhaka sent a long pass from behind.

The power was a bit too strong.

The football decelerated just in the area between Li Kang and Wanyama.

Accelerating his pace.

Li Kang touched the ball first with his left foot.

The next second, he was tripped by the little black egg's long legs!

"As expected of the Premier League's new interception king, Wanyama! Wow! This defensive action is a bit big, tripping Li Kang."

"The smell of gunpowder is in the air for the city derby... Huh? The two are friendly pulling each other up, patting their butts. This scene is too rare in North London!"

"The referee is very satisfied with this result, not showing a card, and verbally warning the Tottenham midfielder."

"From the slow-motion replay, Wanyama did retract his foot."

"We can see Pochettino criticizing his disciple's recklessness, just like he criticized Alli's malicious foul not long ago. The Tottenham coach has a lot of personal charm. Although their number of fouls ranks first in the Premier League, most of them are tactical fouls."

"If the Lilywhites can maintain this style of play and competitive state, I believe they will slowly fill the club's trophy room with championship trophies in the future."

The overall tone of the derby was set with the first foul.

Except for Alli and Xhaka, the fouls of both sides' players were not too big, and the smoothness of the game was guaranteed. This kind of smoothness had also been staged in the two encounters in 15/16.

Pochettino's Tottenham wanted to block their arch-rival's invincible season with strength in a fair and square manner!

Gradually.

It still returned to the familiar scene: Arsenal besieging Tottenham.

At this time, Toby and Vertonghen were a top center-back combination in the game.

Li Kang did not give the left-footed center-back a chance to launch a fatal counterattack.

He directed his teammates, and the Gunners' attack focused on Rose's side.

Pochettino quickly made adjustments: letting the physically stronger Son Heung-min and Wanyama assist in the dangerous zone, and Dier retreated to stand parallel to the center-back line, shortening the space in the ribs.

The thickening of the central core defense also prevented Li Kang from having a chance to shoot from distance in the middle.

A flaw would always appear.

In the 12th minute of the game.

Giroud pulled to the side. During this period, he had imitated Mandzukic's role as a fulcrum on the wing in team training matches.

Maguire suddenly pushed forward, received the ball, and made a long pass, looking for Cazorla!

"Morata's cross-movement, sneaking into the penalty area."

"Cazorla's straight pass broke through the ribs!"

"Beautiful!"

"The Spanish striker controlled the ball with one touch with his back to the goal, passing it horizontally to Sanchez who squeezed in!"

"What is an Arsenal explosive point! The small Chilean striker cannot be stopped by the tall Belgian center-back!"

"Huh? Why not shoot himself? There is chaos in the Tottenham penalty area!"

"How did the ball come out?"

"Did they have to let Li Kang shoot?"

"Got it!"

Li Kang faced the uncontrolled football on the left side of the penalty area.

The phantom of the Zebra Prince did not appear in his vision.

The Turin Rainbow did not reappear over the Tottenham penalty area.

Stopping the ball.

A cut.

Pushing into the near corner!

Even the most critical BBC commentators could not find any flaws in this standard shooting posture!

Pa!

The football pierced through the chaotic defense.

Ripping apart the Tottenham net.

Lloris roared angrily at Son Heung-min.

1:0!!!

"Goal!"

"Li Kang has scored his 27th goal in the Premier League! Temporarily ranking first in the scorer list!"

"The handling before the shot was too perfect."

"Dancing on the tip of a knife!"

"Well, looking at the replay... Arsenal's attacking routine is a bit complicated!"

"Sanchez clearly had a chance to shoot himself, but he had to pass it to Li Kang!"

"Not disappointing his teammate's kindness, Li Kang completed the fatal blow!"

"Compared to the beginning of the season, this Arsenal has been very mature in both attack and defense, and they have the capital to compete for all championships."

"I sincerely hope that next season... none of these Gunners will be missing!"

Live broadcast room.

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[Tears, Sanchez, this selfish bastard, will assist in the penalty area?]

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[Although the strength of Little Li's teammates at Arsenal is not as good as the national team in the European Cup, they have a good understanding, and the cooperation is too smooth, pleasing to the eye!]

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[Arsenal, add oil, after winning the Champions League, win a European Super Cup champion! And a Club World Cup champion!]

The game will end in the next chapter, but I drank two small glasses of wine tonight, and my head hurts so much that I can't write. I'll talk about it tomorrow. I wish you all a happy Dragon Boat Festival! Don't stay up late during the holidays, and go to bed early.

(End of this chapter)