Lauren: The confrontation with Manchester United in the player era was originally 11 to 11, but then there were 1 to 1 everywhere.
Live broadcast on August 16 News in an interview with the club’s official website, Lauren, a member of Arsenal’s undefeated season, reviewed her gunner career and also talked about that famous undefeated season.
Do you still remember the feeling of being in the dressing room at that time?
Lauren: “We are full of confidence in every preseason, but frankly speaking, we don’t pay attention to the whole season. We only focus on the first game. This is what we think, all you need is to win one game after another and then enter the next one. That’s what we think. If we consider winning the League Championship in August and keeping unbeaten, we may not be able to do this because it will distract your attention.”
Before that, you have achieved success. Does it feel like an extension of good state?
Lauren: “Everyone gives me the impression that we are the best team. In the player channel before the match, I often stand behind and I can see the opponent’s face. You can see that they are afraid. You can see this before the competition starts, so we have confidence, but not overconfidence. We know that if we perform well, we can beat any opponent, which depends on ourselves.”
About the confrontation with Manchester United at that time
Lauren: “We know that if we don’t lose there, it will be of great significance. Whenever we play against Manchester United, the most important thing is the small-scale battle on the court. Originally, the game was 11 to 11, but then there were 1 to 1 everywhere. I faced Giggs on one side and Rooney on the other side. Besides, Reyes always played against Neville, we must win all these battles. Although the game is 11 to 11, individual confrontation can determine the outcome, which explains what happened in the end.”
Is the 2003-04 season your peak?
Lauren: “No, I don’t think so. My peak was two years ago when we won double champion King. The best game I played as a side guard was the game I played against Giggs when we won the league championship in Old Trafford in 2002. I blocked Giggs that day! It was a wonderful match. That guy was very difficult to deal with on the court, but that day I played the best match ever, I know I have to be at my best to compete in those competitions.”
Are all leaders in that Arsenal team?
Lauren: “Yes, we are all international players. When you are an important player in the national team, you are confident to become a leader in the club. You are used to taking responsibility for your country and becoming an important member and leader in your team. We are all like this on the court.”
About becoming the champion in Wht Lane Stadium in 2004
Lauren: “They are celebrating a draw! This is so interesting, because even in a draw, we won the championship. But frankly speaking, at the moment of the match, I didn’t know that a draw was enough for us. Maybe some players know, but I don’t know. We wanted to win, but in the end it didn’t matter, it was enough to win the league championship. We celebrated on the court, but then I began to think about the next match, if you ask me if I was thinking about being undefeated in the season, I haven’t. Maybe some players think like this, but as far as I am concerned, I won’t think about it until the last game.”
(Ma Dongyu)
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