Chapter 83 A Bet Bigger Than Twelve Million

"This Athens AEK is playing too conservatively, isn't it?"

"I feel like two players aren't enough to contain Zhao Gang."

"Actually, this defensive crouch is exhausting for them. They have no counter-attack opportunities, allowing Norwich to calmly distribute the ball and orchestrate."

"Yes, yes, yes, the scene is ugly. Norwich is struggling to get a shot, but Athens AEK is constantly chasing the ball in their own half. If this continues, their stamina will be depleted!"

"The players of Athens AEK have better stamina reserves than Norwich. I don't think there will be much to see in the first half. In the second half, especially after seventy minutes, the Athens AEK players might not be able to hold on."

The Dragon Country fans who were watching the game originally thought they would see an evenly matched, offensive battle.

As it turned out, Athens's tactic was to proactively give up possession, even sacrificing counter-attack opportunities.

This was almost completely unexpected.

Seeing Athens AEK's strategy, the entire Norwich defense began to push up, with the defenders almost standing near the halfway line.

And because Zhao Gang was constantly being marked by two players, it was essentially like Athens AEK was playing with one less player.

Although they relied on their stamina advantage and frantically covered and assisted to make the game exceptionally ugly, Norwich gradually adapted to this strange rhythm.

They almost abandoned passing to Zhao Gang, using the connection between the defenders and midfielders to constantly pass the ball around, looking for opportunities.

"Zhao? Is this the midfielder who thrashed Arsenal? He can't even receive the ball, haha..."

"The UEFA Europa League Player of the Week, so-so!"

"Defend! When they lose patience and can't break through after a long time, maybe we'll have a chance!"

The Athens AEK fans watched the situation on the field. Although their team had extremely low possession, Norwich didn't have any great opportunities either.

The players used their seemingly inexhaustible stamina to constantly thwart Norwich's attacks.

Although the scene wasn't pretty, Norwich didn't have any good solutions!

Especially that best player, who was being defended so well that he couldn't receive the ball, let alone pass or shoot!

"Well, Athens AEK's tactic seems to be quite successful so far, because Norwich is extremely sharp on the counter-attack, and they only need three or four passes to find an opportunity.

"And Athens AEK giving up possession forces Norwich to play a positional game, which they aren't as good at. To get effective attacking opportunities, they need a very strong passer who can tear apart the defense.

"But Zhao is severely restricted, and Wright is injured. Norwich has lost someone who can tear apart the defense with one pass. Although they keep passing the ball around, Athens AEK's defense hasn't been disorganized. If they can maintain their stamina, this game will be difficult." BB Broadcasting Station, Henry continued to commentate on the Europa League game as a guest commentator.

These two teams weren't very famous, and they didn't have any big-name players, so Henry wouldn't normally commentate on them.

However, because all the English teams in the European arena had been eliminated, leaving only Norwich, the ratings were guaranteed.

And the last game where Henry lost 1.2 million pounds was a good hot topic in itself, so these three commentators were back to cover Norwich's game.

"So, Your Majesty thinks... Athens AEK won't lose, or even if they lose, they won't lose by much?" James's eyes darted around.

Since the scene was so ugly, why not... have some fun?

"Haha..." Henry couldn't help but laugh. This kid was full of mischief and wanted him to lose money again?

"Your Majesty, that laugh... is it because you're confident?"

"What do you want to say? Want to play another round?" Henry had already donated the money to the FA. That money, even for him, was a huge sum.

His personality was always competitive. Otherwise, he wouldn't have led Arsenal to create the longest unbeaten record in the English top league.

Not winning back a round was even more unbearable than losing 1.2 million.

Especially since this was a game about football. It would be too much to not win back a round for a professional football player like him.

"I don't think Norwich will have a hard time winning. It just so happens that I disagree with Your Majesty. I think... Norwich can win by at least three goals!" James was exceptionally certain.

Henry sat there, looking at the confident and assured James.

This was a truly tempting bet!

Thirty minutes had already passed, and Norwich still couldn't figure out the attack. Zhao Gang was completely restricted. Wanting to win by three?

Wasn't that wishful thinking?

"Ollie, what do you think?" Henry suddenly asked.

Today, Ollie was still dressed sexily and elegantly, dutifully playing the role of a pretty face.

This time, she had learned her lesson. Last time, she lost miserably!

In the end, she cheated by using a blurred video. If she lost this time, she definitely couldn't cheat.

"I... I can be the referee!"

"Haha..." Henry and James laughed at the same time.

"Four goals. I think Norwich can win by a maximum of three goals. If they win by four, I'll lose. If they win by three or less, or draw, or even lose, you'll lose. How about it?" Henry was a little worried and added another goal.

"Your Majesty, that's a bit too much, isn't it? There are only sixty minutes left. Norwich hasn't scored a goal in thirty minutes. You can't expect them to score four in the remaining sixty minutes!" James was a little embarrassed.

"However, if the stakes are higher, I can accept... If Your Majesty loses, then say 'Tottenham is stronger than Arsenal' on the live broadcast!"

"Haha..." Henry's eyes almost popped out with laughter, and the English fans watching the live broadcast were hammering their sofas with joy.

These two really had a knack for creating entertainment.

This was more ruthless than losing a year's salary.

"Your Majesty, don't laugh like that. You came up with the rules, so I should suggest the stakes. This is already very unfair to me. Or, you bet that Norwich can win by more than four?"

James had already retreated so much, letting Henry choose everything, and Henry set the rules. Only the stakes were proposed by him.

If Henry didn't accept it now, with so many people watching, it would be too embarrassing.

"Okay, four goals. If Norwich can win by more than four, I'll lose, and I'll say those words!" As soon as Henry said it, the audience exploded.

This was much more interesting than the dull game.

At this moment, probably most fans, except for Arsenal and Athens AEK fans, hoped that Norwich could win by more than four.

That way, they could see Henry say something that would shock the football world.

As a former Arsenal legend, admitting that Tottenham is stronger than Arsenal!