Chapter 355 Popularity to Win the Championship

On the Manchester City coaching bench, Wan Sheng sat steadily.

32 minutes have passed since the game, and Manchester City still did not score, but he was not in a hurry, because there was no problem with the team's performance, and no goal has been scored so far, just because the opponent fought too fiercely, and this reckless fight at any cost is Very unwise.

Sure enough, the game has now been gradually controlled by the team.

West Ham United played well, but there is a gap in the strength of the two teams.

In Wansheng's view, Kubishley's choice was unwise.

If he lets West Ham defend solidly, City will easily have an advantage but won't be able to score goals.

But the other party chose to fight recklessly!

With the support of fighting spirit and blood, the effect of reckless fighting is very good, but it is difficult to last for the whole game, because there is a gap in technical strength between the two sides. In the same game time, West Ham United consumes more energy and physical fitness than Manchester City. .

What can they do next?

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Kubishley also realized the problem.

Looking at the game on the field, he was a little anxious, and now he found that he was a little carried away, thinking that relying on the media's remarks to stimulate the team's fighting spirit, he could fight against Manchester City.

It is right to inspire fighting spirit, but it is very wrong to fight head-on.

But nothing has changed for Kubishley now.

The game has officially entered the rhythm of Manchester City. He can only pray that the team will not concede the ball in the first half, and the team will recover after the intermission, and then make adjustments in the second half, then the team will still have a little hope.

The next game proved that Kubishley really thought a little too much.

Manchester City is not the kind of team with problems in front of the goal. Manchester City's players are not bad individually. Coupled with the coaching skills bonus of the football training master system, Manchester City's frontcourt efficiency is quite high.

It can be said that under the premise of equal opportunities, Manchester City will be more efficient than any team.

When West Ham showed weakness in physical fitness. Manchester City played the advantage on the scene, and they began to frequently send the ball to the goal to find opportunities.

This constant and direct threat has left West Ham United only retreating and retreating.

If City had played this way at the start of the game, West Ham might have defended because their players still had a lot of physicality and energy. But now they are a little out of touch.

I saw frequent threats in front of the door. Kubishley stood anxiously on the sidelines and shouted to remind the team's defense, but his approach was not very useful, not to mention whether the players could react in the first time, their physical fitness and energy were a little different. Going up, even if you realize your mistake, you can't do anything at all.

Finally, when the game reached 41 minutes. Manchester City scored.

Manchester City at the front of the West Ham penalty area. They played a dozen times in a row and played a very subtle pass. West Ham United was completely blinded by this kind of cooperation. Some players didn't even know where the football was, and the loopholes in the back line could not be noticed at all. .

At this moment, Morris made a through ball, giving Darren Bent a chance in front. The latter plugs into the pass and swings his legs to shoot directly--

Goal!

“Goooal!!!”

"1:0!"

"Darren Bent helps Manchester City take the lead!"

"This is Darren Bent's first goal of the new season. It's also Manchester City's first goal in the Premier League, Darren Bent, once again showing his ability as a top scorer!"

"Maurice's second pass gave an opportunity, Darren Bent seized the opportunity and scored the ball without any suspense!"

It was also the only goal of the first half.

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There was only one goal in the first half, which does not seem to determine the outcome of the game. However, those who watched the first half of the game will know that it is too difficult for West Ham to win.

If they don't concede the ball in the first half, there is still some hope, but after conceding the ball, they are very passive.

West Ham United coach Kubishley understands the situation of the game very well. West Ham United became extremely passive when they fell behind, but he still adjusted the tactics to allow the team to focus more on defense.

This kind of adjustment is a bit incredible for a team that is behind, but Kubishley has no choice. Looking at the tired and panting players in the locker room, he knows that the team has no capital to fight. Just take a gamble.

If Manchester City is careless in the second half, then the team is in a good state and can score a goal on the counterattack. On the contrary, if the opponent does not make mistakes and still plays in the same state as the first half, then the team will not have any problems. any chance.

The outcome of the match is now completely in the opponent's hands.

As a side of the game, this situation is really unacceptable, but it can only be like this at this stage.

Kubishley's adjustment is still very effective.

After the opening of the second half, West Ham's defense was obviously much tougher. It is not easy for Manchester City to find good opportunities in front of the goal, but in the same way, offense and defense are the opposite. To enhance offense, we must sacrifice defense. Being blocked by Manchester City in front of the door, it was impossible to play at all.

Striker Bellamy stood alone in front and watched the defense of his teammates, giving people the feeling of being so powerless.

It has been nearly 10 minutes since the second half of the game. He has received the ball twice, one time he returned to the backcourt to get the ball, and the other time, he was directly double-teamed and steals. There is no way at all.

Bellamy had expected to use an excellent performance to start his new season at West Ham United, swept away the depression in Liverpool last season.

But now he feels that this game is probably hopeless.

Manchester City is indeed a formidable opponent.

When he played for Liverpool last season, he didn't do much against Manchester City. Now playing for West Ham, it feels like he is more powerless.

Bellamy also represented the whole West Ham team, the rest of the players felt a little better, not much better, because they were almost all defending.

Before we knew it, Manchester City scored again.

Morris!

In the 71st minute of the game, Morris received a pass in front of the penalty area and directly chose a very technical drop door.

West Ham goalkeeper Green stood up front and almost watched as the football jumped over his head and crashed into the goal.

2:0.

Maurice's skill and awareness are undoubtedly on display in the goal.

Just as George Woodgate, a British BBC radio commentator, said, "When Morris received the pass, he immediately noticed the opponent's goal position error, so he decisively chose to drop the goal. This shot. Impeccable, fully reflects Maurice's skill and calmness, he is still in the best form in the new season!"

Relying on the goals of Darren Bent and Morris, Manchester City finally defeated the home team West Ham United 2-0 on the road, winning the first league victory of the new season.

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After the game, Wansheng appeared cheerfully at the press conference.

Seeing Wan Sheng's expression, many media thought of Wan Sheng's remarks against Manchester United after the Community Shield ended a few days ago, so they couldn't help but bemoan West Ham United.

This Chinese will probably say something about West Ham United?

But they all guessed wrong.

After Wansheng arrived at the venue, he praised West Ham United in the first sentence, "I saw their tenacious fighting spirit during the game. This is a positive team."

"Although we won the game, West Ham performed very well. If they insist on facing the league with this appearance, I believe this West Ham team will be completely safe from relegation, and maybe it will be like last season. , get a spot in a European competition!"

After praising West Ham United in general, Wansheng praised several West Ham United players who performed well in the game. Instead, they did not praise their own players too much, but only mentioned Darren who scored goals. -Bent, "I'm sure he'll score more goals this season!"

Then, no more.

The media reporters were surprised by Wansheng's attitude. Hasn't this Chinese always been 'without virtue'?

Like the Community Shield against Manchester United?

Why are you suddenly praising your opponent now!

But in fact, Wansheng has no reason to fight with West Ham United.

West Ham United is different from Manchester United. They are not Manchester City's league rivals, and they are not qualified to participate in European competitions. They do not have much competition with Manchester City. What's the point of mocking West Ham United?

Wansheng would not do such a useless thing.

After the game, the British media reported on the first round of Manchester City. At the same time, many foreign media reported the first round of the Premier League. This is mainly because Manchester City has also become one of the favorite teams to win the Champions League. .

Last season, Manchester City was in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. In Wansheng's view, this is tantamount to failure, but in the eyes of the outside world, Manchester City's Champions League performance is still quite good.

Although Manchester City won the Premier League title for two consecutive seasons, in fact, the Champions League is different from the Premier League. Just like Liverpool, they have no hope of competing for the league title, but in the Champions League, they played twice in 2005 and 2007. reached the final and won a UEFA Champions League trophy.

Manchester City only participated in the Champions League for the first time in recent years, and it was quite good to be able to get to the quarter-finals.

With the experience of the Champions League last season, Manchester City, as one of the strong teams in Europe this season, as the defending champion of the Premier League, will naturally become one of the favorite teams to win the championship.

As one of the favorite teams in the Champions League, whether it is out of understanding of future opponents, or simply interested in Manchester City, or Wansheng himself, the media will pay attention to Manchester City's games, and their coverage of Manchester City is also better than last season. much more frequently.

Manchester City's first-round performance also appeared on the pages of many major European media.

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