Chapter 358 Feast(1/4)
Guardiola has indeed never encountered such a situation. This is the first time he has lost his composure like this.
Now he climbed up into the stands alone without saying anything. The Manchester City fans were stunned. This was the first time they saw their coach like this.
His coach used to be so confident and high-spirited. What happened today? He really lost his mind.
But it is understandable that other people would be like this.
Manchester City fans actually feel very uncomfortable.
The score of 1:4 is simply more uncomfortable than death.
Seeing that the first half of the game was about to end, there was a chance to get a goal back, but the referee disallowed Aguero's goal and ruled it invalid.
But in the slow-motion replay, it was confirmed that Aguero was offside. Even though it was just an arm, it was still offside.
The score did not become 2:4, it was still 1:4.
The referee was generous enough and did not show any yellow cards to the Manchester City players who besieged him.
Subsequently, Manchester City's morale was hit, and Arsenal continued to slow down the pace. Arsenal, who reverted to their formation, still maintained the score. At the end of the first half, the score was still 1:4.
The excited Arsenal fans simply sang the team anthem at the Elihad Stadium. The singing resounded loudly throughout the stadium, making the Manchester City fans feel ashamed. Even though it was home court, they could only swallow this breath. Who told the team to play like this?
It's so bad and so far behind.
The Arsenal players walked off the field talking and laughing, while the Manchester City players hung their heads and looked dejected, like their dead parents.
Guardiola left early in the stands and was the first to walk back to the locker room.
Since we can't direct the battle from the coaching bench in the second half, the halftime break is particularly important now.
He seems calm, but in fact he is still angry.
As soon as the disciples entered the locker room, he opened his mouth and fired.
"What the hell are you kicking today?"
"This is the most disgusting game I have ever encountered since I was at Manchester City. Are you still living in the dream of last season? Do you still think you are the league champion? Now the opponent has shit on our heads.
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"Does this shit smell good? Otherwise, why did you play like this? You should have counterattacked immediately and found a way to equalize the score immediately! But I didn't see you squandering opportunities again and again, and then allowing the opponent to score again and again."
"Why don't you just move a bench and sit on the lawn and watch each other play? It's such a shame. Do you really not feel the shame?"
"If I were a Manchester City fan, I would have left the field right now. You contributed to a rubbish game."
An angry Guardiola almost roared these words.
The Manchester City players are also very uncomfortable. They have never seen their coach so crazy before.
"De Bruyne, you have to strengthen your long-range shots in the second half. If you have a chance, take action quickly. Don't play too delicately."
"When the forward line gets a chance, be firmer and don't be timid. Isn't it just a shot? Just hit it in the direction of the goal. Don't pursue the angle too much."
"The defense in the midfield and backfield is really too weak. This is the most sissy defense I have ever seen. It is quite bad. Why did you let that guy Luo Wu get the ball? Why did you let him play so comfortably? Have you forgotten the first round?
In the competition? Are you going to be tortured by them twice in a row?"
Guardiola became excited again and gritted his teeth.
"Mahrez, you go out and warm up right away."
"And you."
"Foden!"
He directly ordered Mahrez and Foden to go out early to warm up. It seemed that there would be new adjustments in the second half.
He has already used one substitution quota. If two people are substituted at the same time, the three substitution quotas will be used up.
But now I have no choice but to be a live doctor. It’s 1:4 anyway.
"I only have two requests for the second half, use the craziest offense to destroy their defense, and use the most ferocious defense to make them cower!"
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Compared to Guardiola's anger in the locker room, Arsenal's locker room seems very gentle.
Emery has nothing to be dissatisfied about. This score can be celebrated with champagne in advance. He doesn't believe that where can Manchester City go?
Even if Manchester City is much better than Arsenal on paper.
He is not afraid of Manchester City.
In the second half, just focus on defensive counterattacks. As long as Luo Wu continues to stand on the court, it is impossible for Manchester City to make a comeback.
He is like the sharpest sword, able to seal his throat at any time.
So he just emphasized defense and counterattack after getting the ball.
After the two teams re-entered the stadium, Guardiola immediately made adjustments. He replaced Jesus with Mahrez, and then replaced Sterling with Foden.
In this case, he has used up three substitutions. Stones, who had a chance to appear before, can only return to the bench. There is no way to adjust the defense.
Next, we can only rely on luck. There are no guarantees in football, but there are not so many surprises.
Emery has not made any moves, no substitutions are needed, and there are no physical problems now, so he must be on hold.
"Guardiola risked his life at the beginning of the second half. He had no choice."
"But if it were me, I would do the same thing. I have to risk my life. Even if I lose, I have to leave the stadium standing. I can't just lie down and be slaughtered by Arsenal."
Ferdinand sighed.
"There is no problem in risking one's life, but I am afraid that it will turn into a bigger massacre. In fact, I am very happy. I saw Manchester City playing in such a mess today. They have been too arrogant in recent years. They were humiliated by Arsenal twice this season. This should be the most embarrassing thing in the world.
It's something that fans in England love to see." Liverpool star Carragher chuckled, feeling very happy.
Before, Manchester City was the dominant team and no team could challenge their dominance in the Premier League. Now Arsenal is giving them relief.
But when Arsenal was making great progress before, weren't they expected to lose by fans across the UK?
What a contradictory mentality...
"You are thinking that Manchester City will lose and then Liverpool can overtake them, but have you ever thought that such a powerful Arsenal is not a good thing for Liverpool. Do you think Liverpool can beat them 100%?
Don’t forget, if you fail to win the league title this year and you continue to be second or third in the league, you are still far away from your first Premier League title..."
Ferdinand did not forget to mock Carragher.
Carragher felt a sudden pain in his heart, because what Ferdinand said was very reasonable. The league championship that Liverpool is pursuing is still far away. Last year, they were second in the league and were very close to the championship. This year, they thought they could reach a higher level.
Floor, Arsenal suddenly came out, completely beyond everyone's expectations.
Looks like it’s going to be cold for another year?
Beep.
The battle started in the second half. Manchester City took the lead. Foden, who had just come up, kicked the ball to Aguero. Aguero immediately passed the ball back to De Bruyne. De Bruyne turned around to protect the ball and knocked it back.
By Fernandinho.
Fernandinho didn't expect Luo Wu to come up so quickly and immediately blocked him. He could only pass the ball across to Gundogan on the left. Gundogan immediately made an arc to find Foden in front.
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Foden moved too fast, and in the blink of an eye he was ahead.
The young general was like a newborn calf and was not afraid of tigers. He immediately rushed behind Lichsteiner. Although Lichsteiner was experienced, he could not withstand the young man's impact and was instantly thrown away by him in terms of speed.
But Foden was obviously inexperienced. After he stopped the ball, he dunked the ball back. He did not break into Arsenal's penalty area. When he saw Papastathopoulos blocking him, he chose
He kicked the ball back to De Bruyne who came up from the right to meet.
This missed the opportunity to break into Arsenal's penalty area immediately. De Bruyne was different. His left foot directly sent the ball to the back of Arsenal's penalty area.
What is important is to be fast and make the Arsenal players hard to guard against.
Mahrez, who had just come up, had no one to defend him. He directly supported his body with his left foot and volleyed towards the falling ball with his right foot!
The ball was drawn with great precision and went straight to the right side of Arsenal's goal like a cannonball.
German goalkeeper Leno was in a good position and pushed the ball over the baseline with his left hand. He did not dare to be careless at all. Manchester City got a chance to attack from a corner kick.
Immediately afterwards, De Bruyne once again sent the ball into Arsenal's penalty area, but the ball was once again held in Leno's arms, and this time the attack ended in vain.
Arsenal were not in a hurry at all. Koscielny on the left did not pass the ball forward after taking the ball, but swept the ball to Kolasinac.
Mahrez, who just missed the opportunity, pounced hard, but Kolasinac passed the ball to Papastathopoulos.
Aguero also rushed forward desperately, but the ball was transferred to the feet of Lichtsteiner on the right. Lichtsteiner did not dare to tangle with Foden and quickly kicked the ball to Guendouzi in front.
At the same time, Luo Wu also appeared nearby and shouted to Guendouqi. This made Guendouzi calm down a lot, and he immediately knocked the ball to Luo Wu.
But Fernandinho behind Luo Wu immediately fouled Luo Wu.
One more thing is worse than one less thing. Fernandinho still chose to commit a tactical foul, but the action was very gentle. He did not dare to use too much force, lest the referee saw that he was displeased and gave him a yellow card, which would make him stupid.
Luo Wu was not depressed. After getting up, he kicked the ball back to goalkeeper Leno and ran back himself. At this time, Manchester City's vitality must be consumed. He must control the rhythm and cannot be led by the Manchester City team.
Walk on your nose.
The ball came to Arsenal's right wing again. Foden was like a crazy little lion and immediately pounced on Lichtsteiner. Lichtsteiner scooped the ball out with a big kick.
To be continued...