"Manchester United seems to be getting weaker and weaker."
"Well, although we haven't scored a goal yet, there is no threat to us at all on the scene."
"I'm laughing so hard. Di Maria is worth 75 million euros? Is he worth Hao Huang's leg?"
"Ferguson did not catch up with the good times. He had just retired, and the Glazer family gave Rooney a salary increase and spent sky-high prices on signings, haha."
Van Gaal frowned deeply, Smalling was sent off and Manchester United fell into a passive position.
Originally, 5 defenders were a reflection of strengthening defense.
Don't talk about Manchester United.
The Netherlands, which claims to always hold high the banner of offensive football, was still made into a defensive team in the World Cup.
But now a defender is sent off.
5 at the back became 4 at the back.
Defense is obviously not enough.
If no substitutions are made, can the defense hold up?
It would be too cowardly to withdraw the offensive players and go to the defenders.
Moreover, Manchester United does not have a central defender on the bench.
After much thought, Van Gaal asked veteran Carrick to warm up.
After 2 minutes, they did not dare to wait for the end of the half and quickly completed the substitutions.
His performance was a disaster, he was severely beaten by reality, and his football dream was almost shattered. Januzaj was replaced.
After Carrick came on, Manchester United's formation became 4221.
Two defensive midfielders, Rooney as the attacking midfielder and Di Maria as the two wings.
You can also fight with a single flying wing.
Just because Manchester United has one less player to play, Manchester City can release more offensive firepower.
At the end of the half, Manchester United survived 45 minutes.
Although the score is 0:0.
Manchester City's generals are confident that winning Manchester United will not be a problem.
The Red Devils players were slightly relieved and could take a break.
But when they thought about the second half, they felt particularly heavy.
Compared to Pellegrini, who had a natural look on his face, Van Gaal, who communicated with the referee with an obviously angry expression, stole the spotlight.
Van Gaal talked to the referee anyway.
Is this still the Premier League?
No one is dead, why are you taking out the cards?
Walking into the tunnel with a depressed mood, Van Gaal was actually very anxious.
No matter how you look at it, Manchester United's lineup is not particularly bad.
If it's too high, it won't be rubbed against by Manchester City.
But that’s exactly how the scene is going.
It seems that since Ferguson retired, the combat effectiveness of this group of players has declined.
After the intermission, the two sides returned to the court and changed sides to fight again.
Manchester United did not dare to act rashly.
Manchester City took over the initiative step by step and launched a steady stream of attacks on Manchester United's defense.
In the first half, Manchester City bombarded Manchester United's goal from the outside for a long time.
In the second half, with the numerical advantage, the team began to seek more changes in their playing style.
Di Maria moves back and forth between the left and right wings of the midfield.
But no matter whether he faced the close pressing of Clichy or Zabaleta, he failed to show the strength that people expected.
Flexible escape, quick dribbling, high-quality passing, and sudden attack shooting.
Nothing for Manchester United fans to see.
Manchester United fans have already decided that this guy is a big parallel importer!
Manchester United, which plays one wing, is obviously unable to put pressure on Manchester City's two wings.
Zabaleta and Clichy sized up the situation and moved into the frontcourt to support the attack.
Manchester United had previously restricted Manchester City's wing attack with its tight defensive system of 5 defenders.
By the second half, there was nothing we could do.
Especially when Zabaleta seized the opportunity to advance to the frontcourt, he teamed up with Navas to break through Luke Shaw's defense and followed up like a playground without any pressure.
When Clichy on the left came up with an assist, Aguero cut directly inside, and with Hao Qiang's forward penetration, the two forwards put pressure on Manchester United's defense.
In the 64th minute of the game, when Clichy moved forward from the left to receive David Silva's pass, he then passed the ball across the ball in the face of Valencia's pressing. Aguero immediately responded and sent a diagonal pass.
When Clichy made a forward move, Aguero turned inside and headed for the center of the penalty area to grab the point.
Clichy made a pass.
The football flew through an outer arc towards the center of the penalty area.
Aguero, however, felt helpless as he watched the football spin and fly behind him.
The ball was passed wide.
He stopped suddenly and turned around to look. His scalp suddenly became numb and his hair stood on end.
Hao Qiang jumped on the spot not far away with his back to him.
The visual impact is particularly shocking when the tall and mighty body rises into the air.
It's like a huge mountain falling from the sky!
The entire audience widened their eyes in disbelief.
Hao Qiang took off with his back to the goal and then hung the golden hook upside down!
Maybe even Hao Qiang himself was not prepared in advance.
The ball came flying, he stopped suddenly, turned around and subconsciously made such a shooting action.
It's very difficult, but there is no choice.
Otherwise, you can only watch the football fly away.
boom!
The football was hit by the instep of Hao Qiang's right foot that was swinging upside down in the air!
De Gea took a step in front of the goal line, and then his face became dull.
This shot was too sudden. Not only was the ball fast, but the route was also tricky.
Straight into the blind spot!
Even De Gea, who made numerous contributions in the first half with high passes and interceptions, could only watch the ball and sigh!
The Etihad Stadium suddenly erupted into cheers like a mountain roaring and a tsunami!
Deafening.
Even though they have seen Hao Qiang score goals in various ways, every Manchester City fan was excited and shocked at this moment!
"Wow! Hao Huang suddenly showed off his skills. This golden hook hanging upside down is perfect!"
"Hahaha, Rooney once scored a similar goal. Today, Hao Huang returned it to Manchester United in the same way!"
"Yes, yes, we must return all the beatings we have received, the sins we have suffered, and the suffering we have suffered to the damn Manchester United bit by bit!"
Hao Qiang got up from the ground and ran to the sidelines. He braked suddenly and stood still, spreading his arms flat and looking up to the sky with his eyes closed!
Manchester United fans' mentality exploded instantly.
Red Devils captain Rooney only glanced at it and then looked away with gritted teeth.
This damn thing is murderous and heart-breaking!
"Wochao! Hao Qiang, that bastard! He actually celebrated in the same way Rooney did back then!"
"Alas, he used almost the same posture to score a goal, and then celebrated with the same posture. Isn't it just for us to see?"
"You guys, if Dimaria had half the strength of that bastard Hao Qiang, we wouldn't be in such a useless situation!"
Manchester City fans and players certainly know that Hao Qiang's celebration will make Manchester United even more embarrassed.
Kompany ran from the backcourt and directly picked up Hao Qiang who had finished celebrating.
He was still shouting "One more, one more!"
Hao Qiang wanted to push the other person away.
What a joke.
Is breaking a door upside down a cabbage?
Can you have it if you want it?
Manchester City leads Manchester United 1:0.
Van Gaal looked uncertain.
There is a high probability that this game will be cold.
If you have to fight for your life.
The first is based on the premise that the game situation has improved.
Manchester United couldn't even organize a decent offensive.
The defensive line was constantly being beaten, and the penalty area was filled with thunder and lightning.
What to fight for?
Whenever he dares to make substitutions to strengthen his offense, 99% of the time he will lose the ball immediately.
Weigh again and again.
Van Gaal already had the idea of giving up.
This situation was relatively rare in the Ferguson era.
After all, Manchester United in the Ferguson era was almost never unbeatable in the Premier League, and they only suffered from a bit of cowardice during the renewal period.
So most of the time, when Ferguson turns on the hair dryer, the team's improved performance can change the situation.
But the strength gap between Manchester City and Manchester United today probably cannot be changed by pouring chicken soup and beating chicken blood.
