Beyond Smoke Screens and Media Pressure, a Secret Tactic-Wenger's Bold Innovation!

In order to defeat Manchester City and win the EFL Cup, fulfilling the goal he set for the world at the beginning of the season, Professor Wenger had no choice but to pull out his trump card.

This tactical secret weapon has been secretly practiced at Arsenal's training ground and represents a tactical innovation by Professor Wenger over his many years of coaching.

However, since this is a closely guarded secret, this tactic should not be revealed to others lightly.

Therefore, in addition to this, Professor Wenger, being a seasoned veteran, also employed some conventional methods to put pressure on Manchester City!

At the pre-match press conference, when a reporter asked what tactics Arsenal would use to defeat the mighty Manchester City, Professor Wenger naturally wouldn't tell the truth.

No head coach would reveal their secret tactics before a match.

However, Wenger, having managed Arsenal for many years, is quite adept at using tactics in pre-match press conferences.

He started by throwing smoke bombs.

Arsenal's tall striker and top scorer, Giroud, has been left out of the squad for the second consecutive match.

He previously twisted his ankle upon landing during a scrimmage and was therefore sidelined.

When a reporter asked Giroud whether he would play in the EFL Cup final, Professor Wenger's expression immediately turned serious, his eyes filled with regret and resentment.

"You're asking about Giroud's situation?"

"In fact, I care about this gentleman more than anyone here. He is the team's top scorer, he acts as a target man on the field, plays an important role in the attack, and is our core player."

"But as you can see, he has not been in the starting lineup for the past two rounds, and he has not trained with the team recently."

"However, his ankle injury has improved somewhat, so I will put him on the bench. He won't start against a team like Manchester City. I have to field a fully recovered starting lineup. It would be too risky to bring on Giroud at this point."

When Wenger announced that Giroud would not be starting, the London media present, who were supporting Arsenal, also sighed in disappointment.

Arsenal's overall team strength is already inferior to Manchester City's, and everyone thought Giroud's ankle injury would allow him to return for the match against Manchester City. However, according to Wenger's statement, it's uncertain whether Giroud will even be able to come on as a substitute.

A reporter from the Times asked Wenger who Arsenal's most effective attacking threat would be given Giroud's absence.

Wenger's eyes lit up, and a confident and proud expression appeared on his face.

"Giroud's absence due to injury is a huge loss for us, but thankfully, we shouldn't forget Sanchez's role in the team."

"Sanchez is a great player; his dribbling, passing, and teamwork are definitely among the top three in the entire Premier League."

"He has already scored 12 league goals and provided 6 assists for the team. With Giroud out, I believe Sanchez will shoulder the responsibility of scoring goals."

"I'm not trying to put pressure on Sanchez by saying this. He's a mature player who knows how to turn pressure into strength under pressure."

Sanchez sat next to Wenger, accompanying him to the pre-match press conference.

When he heard Wenger praise him so highly and saw all the reporters' eyes on him, Sanchez smiled modestly, his tone gentle yet undeniably firm.

"Thank you, Professor Wenger, for your praise. As a player, I have always considered myself a fighter. I will fight with the team until the last minute of the 90 minutes, and I am confident that I can lead the team to defeat Manchester City and win Arsenal's first trophy of the season."

After throwing out the smoke bomb, Professor Wenger picked up the microphone.

Although there was no script on his desk, he had already prepared his speech of more than 1,000 words overnight and memorized it perfectly, just waiting to deliver it vividly at the press conference the day before the match.

Professor Wenger expressed his dissatisfaction with the Premier League League's hasty abandonment of a thorough investigation into the violence at Manchester City.

He believes the investigation was too hasty and the results were not convincing enough, remaining questionable.

He also emphasized that the Premier League League should reopen the investigation into the violence involving Tang Long and Fernando, and that both players should remain off the field until the investigation results are convincing to everyone.

"Opposing stadium violence, domestic violence, racial equality, and resistance to injustice represents the spirit of Premier League football."

"Our football can never exist without these things; we cannot remain unaffected."

"Tang's continued presence on the field at this point represents a lack of respect for the spirit of football. If he comes to shake my hand before the match, I will refuse to do so. I don't want to stand on the same field with someone who lacks sportsmanship."

"I hereby solemnly urge the Premier League League to immediately launch a reinvestigation into the Tang Long violence incident!"

Wenger's comments the day before the match caused another uproar in the British Isles.

The re-emergence of this old issue and the resulting public pressure still have a significant impact on the entire Manchester City team.

The traditional right-wing media, Manchester City's rival the Daily Telegraph, immediately published a front-page headline claiming that Premier League League investigators must have accepted bribes from Manchester City, which is why they hastily concluded their investigation into the violence.

The Daily Telegraph also stated that Manchester City completely lacks the gentlemanly spirit of UK football, turning this century-old gentleman's sport into a naked money transaction.

"The pitch at the Etihad Stadium is now made of oil, not water!"

"It's no exaggeration to say that every blade of grass there is tainted with the stench of Middle Eastern oil!"

"This club doesn't understand what friendship, respect, unity, and progress mean!"

"They are a bunch of mercenaries, banded together for money, and willing to kill each other for money!"

"If a club like this can win the Premier League title, it would be a huge disgrace to the sport!"

"We call for the Premier League to be a sport for the England people, and we should drive out all these foreign investors!"

"To restore the purest essence of this movement, I urge all eligible voters to cast your precious vote in favor of the upcoming Brexit referendum!"

Meanwhile, in Arsenal's secluded and tense training ground, an unprecedented tactical system is quietly taking shape.

It was shrouded in mystery, and even the closest reporters accompanying the team had no chance to see it.

"Yes, that's it. Pay attention to your positioning and movement. Okay!"

Even though the temperature in London was only 6 degrees Celsius, Wenger took off his down jacket, wearing only a short-sleeved shirt, and shouted loudly.

Steam rose from his head, and sweat beaded on his forehead from excitement; he didn't feel cold at all.

There have been new developments in Arsenal's training in recent matches.

That means no longer disclosing it to the media!

Even Arsenal's own photographers are not allowed to take pictures, so their official website hasn't uploaded any training photos for a long time.

The players' expressions gradually shifted from initial confusion to incredible excitement, as if they were standing at the forefront of football tactical innovation.

Giroud's eyes widened, his mouth slightly agape, as if he still couldn't believe what had just happened.

He muttered to himself, "This... this is simply unbelievable. How did the professor come up with such a crazy idea?"

His eyes were filled with amazement, and the scene of the rehearsal kept replaying in his mind.

"Haha, we've never played like this before, but it feels like a weapon tailor-made for this game."

Ramsey's voice trembled slightly; clearly, the power of this tactic exceeded his expectations!

Welbeck, the England striker known for his speed and agility, beamed with a childlike smile after scoring a goal.

He patted his teammate on the shoulder and laughed, "Guys, it feels like we have our own secret weapon on the court. The opponents can't predict our next move at all!" His eyes were full of anticipation for the upcoming game.

Koscielny, a mainstay of Arsenal's defense, took a deep breath after round after round of simulated defensive maneuvers.

"This tactic... is too cunning! But if we follow the England referees' standards, eight out of ten times they wouldn't call a foul. What a brilliant plan!"

In the live-fire exercise, Ospina, the substitute goalkeeper for the opposing team, was repeatedly breached.

He kept shaking his head, a wry smile on his face, yet his admiration was undeniable.

"I've never seen such a tactic before. If they used it in the EFL Cup final, Manchester City would definitely be caught off guard. The professor is about to unleash a killer move!"

As he spoke, he waved his arms excitedly, as if he could already see the astonished expressions on the faces of the Manchester City players in the final.

On the coaching bench, Arsenal's coaching staff were equally stunned by the scene before them.

The coaching staff gathered around Wenger and began to discuss the matter.

Assistant coach Bould beamed and clapped enthusiastically, "Boss, this tactic is absolutely amazing! If the players can execute it perfectly, we definitely have a chance to create a miracle."

Professor Wenger himself stood in the very center of the pitch.

He crossed his arms over his chest, a barely perceptible smile on his face—a smile of confidence in the tactical outcome that was about to be revealed.

He nodded occasionally, offering minor suggestions for adjustments to certain details, but more often than not, he was enjoying the tactical miracle created by the team's collective efforts.

"Remember, lads," Wenger said during a brief tactical break, "This is our secret, our surprise for the EFL Cup final. Keep it a secret until the final whistle. Let the world see that Arsenal has not only tradition, but also innovation!"

After practicing the tactics in training, Professor Wenger was very satisfied with the approach.

The goals were scored with extremely high efficiency, and were also very unpredictable and sudden, making them impossible for the practicing players on the defending side to guard against.

This new set of tactics has never been shown to anyone before, nor has it ever been practiced in a real Premier League match.

However, Professor Wenger is very confident about this.

He was determined to use this tactic in the EFL Cup final against Manchester City and amaze everyone!

It's not that we don't need it, it's just that the crucial moment hasn't arrived yet!