Chapter 1,160, Central Axis of England
In the opening stage of today's game, both sides had offense and defense, and it could be said that they were evenly matched.
On Manchester United's side, their defense and wing attack are very good. The defense led by Valencia makes Manchester City players like "a tiger eating a hedgehog - unable to bite"; and Manchester United's two wings are also top-notch. Sane and Mbappe, as the top supernovas in today's international football, The two have excellent speed, dribbling and shooting, and are very active on both wings, making the Manchester City defense extremely uncomfortable.
Despite this, Manchester City players are in very good shape today. Although they failed to break through Manchester United's goal, their continuous attacks also kept the Manchester United players alert and did not dare to relax for a minute. Especially their midfield combination, whether it is D seat, B seat, or Pogba in the midfielder position, they are all very creative players.
The game has been going on for nearly 20 minutes now, and both sides still have not been able to break through the opponent's goal.
At this time, Guardiola looked solemn on the sidelines. As the game progressed, his mood became more and more depressed. He looked at the players on the Manchester United field and was secretly amazed.
Is this really just the strength of Manchester United's substitute players? Just with these people, can my team be overwhelmed and unable to attack? Can we reach a tie?
You know, Manchester United still have top stars like De Bruyne, Salah, and Griezmann sitting on the bench! If they come on as substitutes in the second half, then we have to be beaten? !
Guardiola looked sideways at Kim Tiger, who was not far away. At this time, Kim Tiger was sitting on the coaching bench with his legs crossed, looking very leisurely. He seemed to be very confident in this game.
Guardiola lost his composure. He came to the sidelines and whistled at the players repeatedly, asking them to press boldly and score goals as soon as possible.
"Tiger, Guardiola is worried." On the coaching bench, Ferran pointed at Guardiola on the sidelines and said to Kim Tiger next to him.
Jin Taige smiled slightly: "It's better to be anxious. I'm afraid he won't be anxious. I prefer to fight an anxious enemy than a calm enemy."
Scholes looked at the anxious situation on the field: "But we haven't scored a goal yet. Captain, aren't you anxious?"
Ferran also nodded: "Yes, they are focusing on Sane and Mbappe now. Our wing attack has also encountered obstacles. Do we need to adjust our tactics?"
Jin Taige waved his hand: "Don't worry, now Manchester City players only see our wing attacks, and they are increasingly ignoring our center attacks. They don't know that my biggest reliance in this game is not the wings, but the center. ! The key to our victory in this game is this England central axis!"
The game has now reached the 25th minute, and Manchester City's attack once again failed.
Because of the excellent wing defense of Mendy and Valencia, Sterling and Jesus did not have many opportunities to cut inside. They chose to cross more often, but Aguero did not have the height advantage, and almost all high-altitude balls were passed. He was pushed out by the tall Maguire. Occasionally, the low ball reached the goal, but it was also confiscated by Romero who attacked.
This time it was Maguire's defense again. He blocked the position with his body, preventing Aguero from receiving the ball. Then Maguire made a big kick and the ball reached midfield in an instant.
"Maguire's clearance ball fell to Carrick's feet!"
"At this time, Lingard was running forward quickly, and Pogba was following him closely!"
"Sane and Mbappe also started! The two wingers are extremely fast, making Manchester City's defense very nervous!"
"Carrick passed the ball to Lingard! Pogba was next to Lingard.
Stones also attacked from the penalty area, ready to meet Pogba! "
"Lingard did not choose to carry the ball forward. He suddenly knocked his heel and the ball returned to Carrick's feet!"
"Carrick made a long pass! The ball did not pass to the two wingers, but went straight to the center of the penalty area!"
"Kopany stepped back and jumped, trying to clear the ball!"
"Kompany missed the goal! The Manchester City captain made a huge mistake! The ball passed Kompany! A man from behind quickly stepped in and volleyed! The ball went in!!!"
"It was Ali who scored the goal! This goal was scored so decisively!"
"When Kompany was about to make a clearance just now, the chance of this ball was already slim. But Alli still did not give up. He pushed forward with all his strength, and finally waited for this good opportunity with the spirit of a forward who does not give up! And he kept The ball was shot directly, and it was handled neatly!"
"1-0! Manchester United opened the scoring!"
After Ali opened the scoring, the entire Old Trafford stadium burst into cheers! All the fans excitedly shouted the name of Ali who scored the goal and enjoyed the joy of scoring.
The Manchester United coaching bench on the sidelines was also in a state of excitement!
Everyone knows that at such a critical moment, whoever can score first will take advantage of the game. The importance of this goal is beyond doubt!
At this time, Ali did not celebrate with the fans. He was waiting for his teammates on the sidelines.
Carrick led the entire Manchester United team, including goalkeeper Romero, and everyone rushed to the north stand of Old Trafford, also known as the "Sir Alex Ferguson Stand".
At this time, the stands are all die-hard Manchester United fans. Among the fans, there is a huge portrait of Sir Alex Ferguson, with the old man chewing gum, as if he was present in person.
In the past, this portrait was meant to intimidate opponents and boost morale, but today it has a different meaning.
Sir Alex Ferguson has not woken up since the operation, so today there are fans' Manchester United scarves hanging next to the portrait. Everyone wants to use this method to express blessings to the old man and wish the old man to wake up as soon as possible and recover as soon as possible.
At this time, Carrick led the entire Manchester United team to the sidelines. Under the command of the captain, everyone lifted up their jerseys to reveal the T-shirts underneath. The same sentence was written on the T-shirt.
"Jazz, please wake up as soon as possible to watch us win the championship!"
Seeing this sentence, Morris in the live broadcast room had tears in his eyes.
"Although it has been five years since Sir Alex Ferguson left the Manchester United coaching position, in these five years, Kim Tiger has also brought Manchester United to new heights. However, in the blood of the Red Devils, Sir Alex Ferguson's soul has already been integrated into it. Even without him and The new players who work together also respect the old coach. They are paying respect to the old coach in this way now!"
Raman, who always spoke harshly around him, stopped joking at this time and said seriously: "On behalf of Sky TV, we sincerely wish Sir Alex Ferguson a speedy recovery! Manchester United needs you, England needs you, and all fans. need you!"