The helplessness of small teams facing strong teams is always similar.
Or take advantage of a strong team's poor condition and beat the loser.
Or strengthen defense in exchange for offensive space for counterattacks.
Alan Pardew chose the former today.
It can be seen with the naked eye that Manchester City's state is not as terrible as when it was at its strongest last season.
When Manchester City was at its strongest last season, not to mention the small teams that were decimated, even teams like Manchester United and Arsenal were massacred.
If Manchester City were in very strong form today, then Newcastle United, who did not absolutely defend today, would not have been behind by one goal at halftime.
In the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought again.
Newcastle United fell behind and naturally further strengthened their attack.
And some adjustments have been made in defense.
The defense against Hao Qiang and Aguero was reduced, and the main focus was to surround and press David Silva.
In this case, Manchester City exposed its midfield problem.
Fernandinho and Fernando defended very hard.
But the offensive organization doesn't have much capability.
The original Manchester City had a dual core, with Silva in the front and Yaya Toure in the back.
Late last season, Yaya Toure was replaced by Garcia, and the effect was not bad.
But now that they have two bald and powerful defensive midfielders, Manchester City is equivalent to losing the role of a deep-lying organization.
As a result, once Silva was targeted and blocked, the offensive organization's eyes darkened, and it completely lost its direction and ideas.
Pass the ball blindly to the side or play an uncertain long pass.
Once Hao Qiang and Aguero failed to control the ball for the first time, the offensive was almost gone.
It is clear at a glance that Manchester City still needs to adjust and improve their status.
Newcastle United is getting stronger and stronger as they play, and their offense is fierce.
After all, this is a home game.
At this time, Manchester City's summer spending has seen results.
Fernandinho, Fernando, Kompany, Mangala, Krarov.
Throughout the second half, each of the five players received a yellow card.
Alan Pardew was furious.
Who is the underdog?
Only one player from Newcastle United received a yellow card, while five players from Manchester City received a yellow card!
The situation looks bad.
Pellegrini made substitutions to strengthen defense.
Garcia came on to replace Navas.
As a result, Manchester City's offense became simpler and more crude, almost bringing them back to the Premier League competition era of twenty years ago.
The ball was flying around in the sky, making Hao Qiang and Aguero feel sick watching it.
They definitely don't like this pass.
After 80 minutes of the game, Hao Qiang took the initiative to retreat.
I hope the Manchester City Air Force will stop for a while.
Let's send ground troops out.
Newcastle United couldn't attack for a long time and could only sink the ship.
A more aggressive attack swept towards Manchester City's half.
In the 88th minute of the game, Hao Qiang hit the wall with Garcia behind the center line, turned around and passed the center line, and then sent a precise through ball.
Aguero countered offside by making a forward pass and successfully went to the meeting alone.
Krul attacked and was helpless against Aguero's push towards the blind corner.
Manchester City 2:0 Newcastle United.
Aguero helped the team seal the victory.
He and Hao Qiang each passed and shot, showing a state that can make fans optimistic.
But the team's overall performance certainly did not satisfy Manchester City fans.
Playing against Newcastle United makes people nervous, which is really not flattering.
Newcastle United is dead.
Alan Pardew has finally recognized the team's status and strength.
Even if the strong team is in poor condition.
Newcastle United also don't have the strength to win through hard play.
The game is over.
Manchester City got off to a good start.
The score of 2:0 seemed to be a bloodless victory.
But the fact that many of them were yellow reflects that the content of the game is not simple.
The first round of the Premier League is over.
Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Tottenham all got off to a good start.
But at Old Trafford, Manchester United lost 1:2 at home to visiting Swansea.
This result makes Manchester United fans miserable!
Moyes is gone and Van Gaal is here.
Manchester United still seems to be reeling.
Every household is showing off, only Manchester United is getting beaten!
When it comes to stealing the spotlight, Manchester United still plays well.
Manchester City, as the defending champions, are worthless in front of Fleet Street.
Everyone is watching Manchester United now.
Let's see how the team performs after Van Gaal takes over and whether it will continue to struggle in the quagmire.
Manchester City took a week off, and Pellegrini summarized and made adjustments based on the team's first-round performance.
In the second round of the Premier League, Manchester City faced the Red Army Liverpool at home.
Strong dialogue, focus battle.
The hatred from last season will continue, and Liverpool has taken the lead in this season's Community Shield.
Liverpool sold Suarez to Barcelona in the summer. No matter how you look at it, their strength should have declined.
However, the Red Army's momentum is relatively strong.
After all, he has returned to the Champions League, and his fighting spirit also needs a new look.
Before the game, Rogers did not dare to say harsh words, but said that they would work hard to replicate their victory in the Community Shield.
Manchester City fans had mixed feelings after hearing this.
“When did a Community Shield victory become worth mentioning?”
"Rogers is afraid that everyone will forget that he led Liverpool to win a Community Shield."
"Then should we applaud Rogers? Community Shield, what an achievement!"
When match day arrived, Manchester City was ready at home.
Liverpool is visiting, and the Etihad Stadium is packed and bustling.
When the starting players of the two teams appeared on the field, the players of Manchester City and Liverpool were full of fighting spirit.
Manchester City was furious after losing the Community Shield, mainly because they lost so cowardly.
If you want to lose, you won't really care too much.
After all, it is a semi-warm-up.
But a crushing defeat is another story.
Manchester City started 433.
Goalkeeper: Joe Hart.
Defenders: Zabaleta, Kompany, Mangala, Clichy.
Midfielder: Fernando, David Silva, Fernandinho.
Forwards: Navas, Hao Qiang, Aguero.
Liverpool started 433.
Goalkeeper: Mignolet.
Defenders: Glen Johnson, Lovren, Skrtel, Moreno.
Midfielder: Gerrard, Joe Allen, Henderson.
Forwards: Sterling, Sturridge, Coutinho.
Liverpool fans are still bitter about last season's title defeat.
They have ten thousand reasons to hate Manchester.
Manchester United rose to prominence in the Premier League era, and it was also thanks to Manchester United that Liverpool failed to compete for the title.
When Manchester United seems to have fallen, Manchester City has suddenly emerged!
This makes Liverpool fans feel like they are being outgunned by Manchester.
Rogers looked calm as he stood on the sidelines, but he was filled with reluctance inside.
He and Pellegrini are both slightly famous coaches.
But Manchester City's championship last season allowed Pellegrini to be promoted to championship coach.
This naturally made him unable to maintain a balanced mentality.
He has been proving it since he started coaching.
Prove that you are capable.
Prove that he has no mentoring relationship with Mourinho.
Prove that you can win the championship.
Now, he's desperate to prove he's better than Pellegrini.
Pellegrini just got a championship title thanks to the strength of Manchester City's lineup!
