This match, who could have thought it would end like this? Chelsea, ranked 4th in the Premier League, actually lost 0-2 to relegation-threatened Ipswich on January 1st! This is not just a defeat, it's a huge upset! Chelsea's recent form has been complex, with three games without a win and a loss of 8 points. How can fans not be anxious with such performance? From the start of the game, Ipswich played as if injected with adrenaline, giving Chelsea little breathing room. Just 10 minutes into the game, Ipswich broke the deadlock with a penalty kick. Delap scored with a precise shot into the lower left corner of the Chelsea goalkeeper. Honestly, the penalty was well-deserved; Chelsea's defense at that time made people shake their heads. On the other hand, Ipswich maintained a steady approach on the field, completely lacking the feeling of a team fighting against relegation. Delap is an interesting player; not only did he score from the penalty spot, but he also created several threats later on, one of which almost stunned the Chelsea goalkeeper with a powerful shot. Speaking of Chelsea, they really are not doing well! In the 20th minute, Palmer's long-range shot almost equalized the score! The ball hit the post, almost becoming the savior for the team. Fate is so cruel; Enkunku's follow-up shot went straight to the goalkeeper. It's really about taking opportunities and letting them slip away. Then, Felix's goal was ruled offside, leaving everyone feeling cold. Chelsea's luck seems to be quite poor. At the beginning of the second half,…

Liverpool has been leading the Premier League table for a long time in the 2024-25 season, with a six-point lead after playing one less game in the first half of the season. What will be the final outcome for Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool this season? In Klopp's first season at Liverpool, he achieved nothing! Pep Guardiola's first season at Manchester City also ended with no trophies! If Liverpool can win the Premier League title this season, Klopp will surpass two of the world's top managers, Klopp and Guardiola, by winning the Premier League title in his first season in England! Theoretically, Liverpool even has the possibility of winning the "quadruple" of the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup. At the very least, even if they only win the League Cup in the end, they can still surpass Klopp and Guardiola's achievements in their first season in the Premier League, as both of them had zero titles at the same time. But thinking like this now may be too optimistic. Last season, Klopp's last season coaching Liverpool, they were also leading the Premier League table halfway through the season, but they eventually finished third. Currently, Liverpool's main players in all three lines have almost no injuries and are maintaining full attendance, which is quite rare. Klopp's luck is quite good. Last summer transfer window, Liverpool sold some young players and made a lot of money. They used part of it to introduce Federico Chiesa before the window closed, but he was also left idle. New coach Klopp did not…

In the early morning of January 2nd, Arsenal won a 3-1 victory over Brentford in an away game in the 19th round of the 2024-2025 Premier League season, securing a good start to the new year. With this victory, Arsenal accumulated 39 points after the first half of the Premier League matches, ranking second in the Premier League table, six points behind the league leader Liverpool. After the start of the match, in the 11th minute, Odegaard's midfield pass was intercepted by Damsgaard, who dribbled through the midfield and passed the ball directly to Mbeumo on the right front. Mbeumo dribbled into the penalty area and shot low against Kalas' defense, with the ball entering the net from the right side of the goal, giving Brentford a 1-0 lead. In the 26th minute, Arsenal won a free-kick opportunity in the frontcourt, but Thomas' shot in the penalty area was saved by goalkeeper Fleck. In the 27th minute, Fleck kicked the ball from the backcourt to the frontcourt, where Jota received the ball on the left flank, dribbled into the penalty area, and took a shot, which was blocked by Raya at the near post before being cleared off the line. In the 28th minute, Martinelli's shot in front of the penalty area was disrupted, but Thomas' shot caused Fleck to drop the ball, allowing Jesus to head in the rebound and score. The first half ended with both teams tied at 1-1. The match entered the second half, and in the 49th minute, Arsenal won a corner kick on the…

‌€5 million! Atlético Madrid's attacker's value plummets to an all-time low, bought for €72 million 5 years ago On the morning of January 2nd, Beijing time, the German transfer market website updated the value of La Liga players. The French attacking player Thomas Lemar, who plays for Atlético Madrid, is now valued at only 5 million euros. At his peak, his value was as high as 70 million euros, and Atlético Madrid spent 72 million euros to sign him five years ago. This season, Atlético Madrid's performance has soared. After a 2-1 away victory over Barcelona in the 18th round of La Liga, Simeone's team has won seven consecutive victories in La Liga and 12 consecutive victories in all competitions, successfully topping the La Liga standings. However, none of this has much to do with Lemar. So far, the 29-year-old French attacking player has only played two games as a substitute for Atlético Madrid, one in La Liga for 13 minutes and one in the King's Cup for 22 minutes, totaling 35 minutes with no goals or assists, having become a marginal player. But what's worse is that Lemar's contract runs until the summer of 2027. Born in November 1995, Lemar is 29 years old this year and comes from the Caen youth training in France. He once played 36 games in various competitions for the Caen first team, scoring 1 goal and providing 6 assists. In July 2015, Ligue 1 giants Monaco signed Lemar for 4 million euros. At the Stade Louis II, Lemar fully demonstrated his abilities. In…

3-1! In the last 4 games, 6 goals, don't forget the center forward Jesus! 3 consecutive victories, Arsenal is closing in on Liverpool At 1:30 am Beijing time on January 2nd, the last match of the 19th round of the 2024-25 Premier League season: Brentford vs Arsenal. Before the game, Arsenal ranked third in the Premier League table with 10 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses in 18 matches, accumulating 36 points. They were 9 points behind the league leaders Liverpool, 1 point behind second-placed Nottingham Forest with one less match played, 1 point ahead of fourth-placed Chelsea, 4 points ahead of fifth-placed Newcastle, and 5 points ahead of sixth-placed reigning champions Manchester City. Considering Liverpool's current stability, it seems that Arsenal's difficulty in winning the championship is greater than in the previous two seasons. Given the fierce competition, Arsenal could even lose their Champions League qualification. Brentford, with 7 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses in 18 matches, accumulated 24 points to rank 12th, 1 point ahead of 13th-placed West Ham United, and 2 points ahead of 14th-placed Manchester United. For a small club like Brentford, this result is quite good. In this match, Arsenal started with a 433 formation, with Jesus, Martinelli, and Nwaneri forming the front trident, midfielders Merino, Thomas, and Odegaard, and the back four consisting of Calafiori, Gabriel, Saliba, and Timber, with goalkeeper Raya. The total value of the starting eleven was 580 million euros. Brentford started with a 4312 formation, with Wissa and Mbeumo as the front pair, attacking midfielder Damsgaard, midfielders Yarmolchuk, Norgaard,…

The year 2025 has arrived, marking the beginning of a new year. The Serie A season 2024/25 has completed 18 rounds of matches, which is roughly half of the season. Currently, the top three teams in the league table are closely contested, with Atalanta and Napoli tied on 41 points, occupying first and second place based on goal difference, while Inter Milan sits in third with 40 points. However, Inter Milan has played one fewer match, giving them a significant opportunity to claim the top spot. This extremely small point difference among the top three teams has not been seen since the 2002/03 season, 21 seasons ago. Back then, Serie A had only 34 rounds, four fewer than the current 38 rounds. After 18 rounds, the league was already past the halfway mark. The standings after 18 rounds that year were: AC Milan with 39 points at the top, Juventus and Inter Milan tied on 38 points in second and third, and Lazio with 36 points in fourth. However, by the end of the entire season, the final standings changed: Juventus won the title with 72 points, Inter Milan finished as runners-up with 65 points, AC Milan took third place with 61 points, and Lazio secured fourth place with 60 points. Since Inter Milan won the championship in the 2020/21 season, breaking Juventus' dream of a ten consecutive Serie A titles, no team has successfully defended their title in the last four completed seasons. Serie A has entered an era of chaos. Unlike the previous two seasons where the champions…

Today, we're going to talk about the upcoming Italian Super Cup showdown, a classic European football matchup—Juventus vs AC Milan! 🎬 This is not just an ordinary football match, but a comprehensive battle of history, tactics, and psychology! ⚽️ First, let's take a look at Juventus! Juventus has been in a very stable state this season, remaining unbeaten in their last ten matches with a record of 4 wins and 6 draws, fully demonstrating their tenacious fighting spirit! 💪 More importantly, their attacking power is considered top-tier in Serie A, averaging 1.7 goals per game, while their defense is as solid as a rock, conceding only 0.8 goals per game on average. 🔒 In their last cup match, they achieved a resounding 4:0 victory over Cagliari, boosting their morale to the max! 🚀 In summary: Juventus is in good form, showing remarkable stability in both attack and defense. Now, let's turn our attention to AC Milan! The story of AC Milan is a bit more complicated. Although they have achieved a record of 5 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss in their last ten matches, which seems pretty good at first glance, in reality... their form has been inconsistent. 📉 Their offensive end is performing well, averaging 2.0 goals per game, with a very active front line! 🔥 However, their defense is somewhat lacking, conceding an average of 1.0 goal per game, which always makes people worry when facing strong opponents. 😓 In one sentence: AC Milan has a fierce attacking force, but there are always some small hidden dangers…

Juventus, Inter Milan, and AC Milan are collectively known as the "Northern Three Giants" of Serie A. Juventus is the absolute hegemon of Serie A, while AC Milan carries the flag for Serie A in the Champions League. For a long time, Inter Milan has been in an awkward position. If it weren't for the "Telephone Gate" scandal during the 2006 World Cup, Inter Milan would likely have fewer Serie A championship trophies than AC Milan, and it's even possible that their history of no Serie A titles since 1989 would still be ongoing. Inter Milan should thank Mourinho, as it was he who truly brought Inter Milan to the heights of a world-class team. How do you prove you're strong? Only championship trophies can prove it. In the 2009-10 season, Mourinho led Inter Milan to win the Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Champions League "Treble," an achievement that neither Juventus nor AC Milan have accomplished. Beyond the Northern Three Giants, the rest of the teams have a significant gap. These teams also produce stars, but they are usually poached by the Northern Three Giants or other top clubs in the five major leagues once they show potential. As long as the offer is tempting enough, they will let them go. Take Atalanta, for example, which has produced famous players like Caniggia, Inzaghi, and Vieri. But as soon as big clubs make an offer, they sell them. How can they compete with the Northern Three Giants? To this day, they have not won a Serie A league title, and it…

Translation of the article content into English: The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of European football, with every team vying for the ultimate glory of lifting the trophy. However, only a select few have managed to claim the coveted prize, with Real Madrid leading the pack with an impressive 15 titles, earning them the title of "Champions League Kings." Despite the numerous attempts by various clubs, many have yet to secure the famous "big-eared cup." Among these are some of the top teams from Europe's five major leagues. Let's take a look at the top five clubs that have not won the Champions League. Roma Roma, often considered second only to the "Northern Trio" in Serie A history, is a powerhouse in Italian football. Although they have only three Serie A titles to their name, they rank fourth in total points in Serie A history, behind Juventus, Inter Milan, and AC Milan. In the Champions League, Roma has been a regular participant and even staged a remarkable comeback against Spanish giants Barcelona in the knockout stages. They reached the final once in the 1983-84 season, where they faced Liverpool at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. The match ended 1-1 after regulation time and extra time, leading to a penalty shootout. Unfortunately, Roma lost 2-4 on penalties, missing out on their closest chance at the title. Since then, they have gradually drifted further away from Champions League glory. Tottenham Hotspur (Spurs)‌ As one of the "Big Six" in the Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur may have fewer titles than Liverpool or…

Title: Manchester City and Arsenal Suspected of Intentionally Disrupting, Internal Strength Pushes Newcastle to Emulate Liverpool, Local Young Coach Completes Weaknesses or Soars! Abstract: The new rich of the Premier League, Newcastle, quietly surpassed the defending champion Manchester City, igniting unprecedented enthusiasm in British public opinion; it should be noted that coach Eddie Howe has been in charge for less than three years, yet he has experienced the highlights of the Champions League and then embarrassingly slipped to mid-table, showing the potential of a famous coach. However, as they say, man proposes, God disposes, with external interference from Manchester City and Arsenal, and internal efforts to emulate Liverpool, the best is yet to come! British Public Jokes About Arsenal: Unable to Afford Isak, Consider Joelinton London's football circle is buzzing with the "Newcastle center forward Alexander Isak's theoretical value is as high as 150 million pounds, but it still can't stop Arsenal from trying to sign him." For such sensational news, it can be seen as an appetizer for the winter window, and it's just for fun, without any rationality. Because Newcastle has already issued a notice that the most important clause in coach Eddie Howe's contract renewal is to keep Isak and Guimaraes, and both sides are close to reaching a consensus, which will be detailed later. Since London colleagues are joking, Manchester reporters take the opportunity to tease Arsenal, if you can't pry away Isak, consider Brazilian tough guy Joelinton, who started as a winger and then played as a center forward, finally settled as an attacking midfielder,…