Norwich fans were full of anticipation for this battle.

And more confident than before.

But the mainstream view still held that Norwich's chances of winning were slim.

Especially since the most authoritative institution in England had given the odds for this battle.

Norwich at home against Arsenal.

Win 11.3, Draw 5, Lose 1.3.

Handicap 1.5 goals.

These odds were given even with Norwich having defeated Manchester United and many fans having considerable confidence in Norwich.

"Arsenal has very strong players in every position, which is different from the situation with Manchester United. Even though some extreme fans are shouting for Wenger to be sacked, Wenger still has complete control over the locker room.

Arsenal will definitely not have infighting. As for me..." Farke scratched his head, "I'm not a tactical coach who is good at arranging troops. I don't even know how to deal with this Arsenal team right now."

Farke was very honest and spoke his心得 after watching Arsenal's game videos for the past few days.

In fact, facing Manchester United, he didn't have any good solution either. He could only retreat to defend and look for opportunities to counterattack.

When facing an opponent with such strong hard power and whose every position far surpasses their own, even a tactical master like Benitez is useless, let alone Farke?

"So, we can only play to our strengths." Farke took out the tactical board.

As expected.

Defense!

Defense was the only option against Arsenal.

"Arsenal's full-backs not only have the ability to assist in attack, but also have a fast return speed. For us, their only weakness may be their height, so in this game, I need you to be at the front." Farke pointed to Ospina.

Ospina was young, full of energy, and tall, which could put a lot of pressure on the opponent's defenders.

"You!" Farke pointed to Hilo again, "If there is a chance to shoot, you should of course seize the opportunity, but I don't think Arsenal's defenders will give you too many chances, so your task is to keep looking for opportunities to break through and then create free kicks!"

"Go cheat, go fall, use all the moves, understand?"

"And you!" Farke looked at Philipp, these two were probably the only players in the team who could break through and cause damage.

It would probably be difficult for them to create scoring opportunities, but creating fouls should be very possible.

The two nodded.

In the previous game, Zhao Gang had shown extraordinary free-kick skills, whether it was direct shots or finding Ospina, the landing point was very accurate.

This would be a good scoring opportunity for them!

"Even if you can't create a foul, try to break through as much as possible and win a corner kick!"

"Zhao, I know you respect the Professor very much. Even though he made that insulting offer, you have always shown him enough respect. I believe you also like Arsenal's style, so when you play against Arsenal, you will definitely do your best to show yourself!

This is the most basic idea of a player."

Zhao Gang rolled his eyes twice.

Farke still understood him.

Indeed, if he had the opportunity to face Arsenal, face Manchester City, face Wenger and Guardiola, he would use all his strength.

"You will definitely be very excited, and I do need your passion, but you must restrain yourself!

In order to face Arsenal, I chose to let you rest for enough time, not to let you go on the field to show yourself, I need you to go on the field to win the game!

So, you must rationally allocate your energy and suppress your excitement, can you understand?"

"I don't want to dampen everyone's confidence, but this is a fact. In the entire team, only you are qualified to play as a starter in a team like Arsenal, so if we have a chance to win the game, it must be because of you!

Don't be too excited, don't be infected by the other party's emotions, and don't have unnecessary conflicts!"

"Once someone makes trouble for you..." Farke looked at the others, Ospina puffed out his chest, I'll do it! Whoever dares to make trouble, wants to deliberately anger my big brother, I'll give him a flying kick and let him feel the charm of taekwondo!

"I know you are more stable than your peers, and I wouldn't usually remind you of this kind of thing, but this time is different.

Leitman plays dirty, and he's in a similar position to you on the field. Wenger really wants to bring you to Arsenal, and Leitman will definitely keep harassing you to prove himself!"

"Definitely, definitely don't be too excited!"

Zhao Gang remembered the name Leitman. In his original world, Arsenal didn't have this person.

Since Farke repeatedly reminded him, there must be a reason.

Zhao Gang was looking forward to this kind of duel.

Now, playing in the English Championship no longer earns system points.

Only stronger teams can earn them.

Winning against Manchester United earned ten points, eliminating Manchester United earned another ten points, and there was also an injury immunity card.

I wonder what rewards will be given for defeating Arsenal?

Because the points in the group stage were too low, Norwich's schedule in the knockout stage was almost always home first and then away.

Carrow Road was already full of crazy and enthusiastic fans.

"We will win!!"

"Norwich will win!!"

"Beat Arsenal hard!"

"Let them come and never return!"

"Knock out that idiot Leitman!"

Previously, in Arsenal's Premier League away game against Norwich, Leitman had made a fierce flying tackle that knocked out Norwich's second striker, Ocho.

The Premier League has a very large scale for viewing, so Leitman only received a yellow card, and he spread his hands innocently.

As if to say, this is the Premier League!

This is the most ordinary tackling action!

After the game, he didn't have the slightest remorse, and always thought that kind of life-threatening action was normal.

"If he can't adapt to the rhythm of the Premier League, he should go to La Liga. The Premier League is a man's battlefield." Leitman explained his behavior in this way.

This made Norwich fans hate this midfielder to the core.

So in this game, fans were shouting to knock out Leitman and avenge Ocho.

"I heard that Norwich's yellow-skinned kid is very popular now, and the coach wants to bring him to the Emirates Stadium." Giroud whispered to Leitman.

"I also heard that the coach had dinner with him and promised him a starting spot!" Giroud added.

If it was true, then Zhao Gang was most likely to replace Leitman in the starting lineup.

After all, Zhao Gang was not a center forward and could not compete with Giroud for position, and the main positions of Sanchez and Cazorla could not be replaced at all.

The only possibilities were Leitman and Welbeck, but Welbeck performed slightly better, and Leitman's ball-handling ability was not good, which did not fit Arsenal's style.

Because his attitude on the field was indeed positive, and he was also Arsenal's rare representative of violence, he occupied a starting position.

Professor needed such a bloody player.

"Tch, the opportunity has come, let the coach see what his level is, whether he has the strength to take my starting position!" Leitman said with disdain.

Giroud nodded vigorously and gave Leitman a thumbs up, brother, I think you can do it!