The game continued, and in the final stages of the first half, Liverpool had a counter-attacking opportunity. It was a situation where Arsenal launched a counter-attack but lost possession, and Liverpool launched another counter-attack. This situation was the most dangerous, and if played well, it would be extremely threatening.
Salah dribbled forward and then passed the ball to Arnold, who was making a run down the flank. Arnold made a powerful, spin-filled pass to the far post.
Robertson arrived in time and headed the ball, a header that was almost right in front of the goal line; it was impossible for it not to go in.
Goal! Arnold assists Robertson to score again for Liverpool, making it 2-1, putting them ahead once more.
And the practice of full-backs assisting each other is a characteristic of Liverpool, and you can see it every now and then.
This was the last goal of the first half, and also the last threat to the goal.
The two teams switched sides in the second half, and the battle resumed on the right flank!
Arnold's nightmarish voice rang out again.
Lin Hao's footwork was dazzling, his right foot executing a powerful cross, just as he was about to get past Arnold, Wijnaldum arrived. Lin Hao quickly swerved the ball back, but his hasty handling wasn't as good. Wijnaldum wasn't Arnold; seeing Lin Hao's opening, he immediately stepped forward.
Lin Hao immediately turned his back to protect the ball, and Wijnaldum engaged in physical contact.
Lin Hao passed the ball back to the player behind him.
After that, Lin Hao began to face double-team defense from Wijnaldum and Arnold.
They are all professional players, so of course they know what to do at this moment. Melantz immediately moved forward and passed the ball to Lin Hao. Lin Hao received the ball and Arnold and Wijnaldum immediately took their positions.
Lin Hao's side was left vulnerable, but the distance was too close, so Lin Hao made a powerful run down the flank and passed the ball to Melantz. Once Melantz received the ball, the players in the penalty area had to step forward to block the angle from which Melantz could take a long shot.
Melant flicked his ankle and made a through pass into the penalty area. Lin Hao cut inside from the left side of the penalty area without the ball. Laca was also running towards the ball. Laca was faster, but there was a defender next to him. Lin Hao immediately took a step back to the side.
This confidence is given very clearly.
At this point, Lacazette's best option is to gently slide the ball, and then Lin Hao will take control and shoot.
Lin Hao took a step back to avoid overstepping his bounds.
However, Lacazette clearly didn't have that idea. He twisted his body and took a shot, which Alisson saved. It was a very good shot, but it would have been better if he had given the ball to Lin Hao.
But you can't expect anything from a striker. A striker who doesn't even have the desire to score goals is truly finished.
In the 61st minute of the second half, Robertson delivered a long diagonal pass over the top to Salah on the right wing. Salah controlled the ball and moved forward smoothly.
Melant immediately challenged him, and soon, Lin Hao also caught up on the other side of Salah, challenging him and looking for an opportunity to tackle. The two worked together to defend Salah, and the ball was passed back to the goalkeeper by Lin Hao. The goalkeeper kicked the ball to the other side, and Lin Hao ran forward.
But the counter-attack was too slow. When Lin Hao received the ball, Wijnaldum and Arnold were already standing in front of him. Just like the last attack, Lin Hao took a step to the byline with his right foot, started his quick run down the byline, and prepared to pass back in a triangular shape with his left foot.
His foot landed on the ball, but the movement changed; it became a forward thrust. Both players were fooled by the feint. Lin Hao broke through along the baseline, which was like stirring up a hornet's nest. The other players immediately rushed towards Lin Hao. Lin Hao lifted the ball and passed it back to the triangular goal area.
In fact, Lin Hao couldn't see it. When Lin Hao passed the ball out and the defender turned to look, a gap appeared. Lin Hao saw that there was no one in that position, and the Liverpool player came forward to clear the ball.
Lin Hao covered his face helplessly. This was a golden opportunity! That spot should be taken!
In the 75th minute, Liverpool had a corner kick opportunity. Robertson's corner kick found Van Dijk in the penalty area precisely. Van Dijk jumped high and headed the ball accurately into the goal.
Three to one, in the 75th minute, Liverpool scored again with a header from Van Dijk, almost deciding the game.
In the 82nd minute, Lin Hao faced Arnold and Wijnaldum on the left flank, made a powerful run down the wing, but stopped abruptly before reaching the byline. He passed the ball with his left foot to his right, then sent it forward with his right foot. The ball passed between the two players, and Lin Hao then moved to his left, towards the byline.
Just then, the two players returned. Lin Hao dribbled past them, entered the penalty area, faced the defense, and sent the ball to the front of the goal. This time, Lacazette was in position.
Goal!
Lin Hao waved his arms, and Lacazette knew what to do at this moment, so he quickly went into the goal to retrieve the ball. It was now 3-2, with only a few minutes left, and they had to make a final push.
Liverpool kicked the ball out again, and Arsenal swarmed in to press. Xhaka intercepted the ball in midfield and immediately passed it to Lin Hao. Lin Hao quickly moved forward with the ball, and Arnold, who was just following Lin Hao, was about to lose track of him. He tried to squeeze in and ended up tripping Lin Hao.
Foul, free kick.
Lin Hao's free kick went into the penalty area. Alisson came out and punched the ball away. The next player got the ball and immediately passed it to Willian on the right. Willian then passed it across, but Van Dijk cleared it and passed it to the left. Lin Hao then launched a high ball from the left.
At times like this, time is running out, so the strategy is to play aggressively and attack high up the pitch whenever possible, hoping to score in the ensuing chaos.
Lacazette's header inside the penalty area went wide.
Ninety minutes have passed, and the sidelines have indicated two minutes of added time.
Lin Hao broke through and passed the ball back in a triangular pattern. Xhaka unleashed a powerful shot from outside the penalty area, which was saved by Alisson, but he dropped the ball before it went out of bounds.
Liverpool fans' hearts immediately tightened.
Gomez and Alisson, who had stood up, got into a scramble for the ball, and Gomez was a step ahead and poked it out of bounds.
That's fine, no one dares to relax at this point.
The corner kick was floated into the penalty area, Alisson rushed out to make another save, and Elneny took another long-range shot, which went high and wide.
The referee blew the final whistle after this attack, and Liverpool defeated Arsenal 3-2, maintaining their perfect record of three wins.
Arsenal failed, not winning a single point. Lin Hao stood on the field with his hands on his hips, his expression one of utter dejection.
Among Liverpool's celebrating crowd, there was also a forlorn figure: Salah walked to the center, ready to accept the punishment for defeat.
Lin Hao walked over and said, "After these three slaps, you'll hate me, won't you?"
Salah raised an eyebrow. "Of course, the good thing is we'll face each other again in the next match, and then we'll settle some scores!"