Lambert was overjoyed after the game, telling the media after the game: "It was a surprise to beat them, it makes us proud! They are one of the best teams in Europe! ”

Manchester City's upset by Villa surprised English football, followed by a handful of criticism of Wensheng's line-up.

Because Manchester City had a Champions League game on the night of October 1, and the Champions League was of course much more important than Villa's game, Wensheng made some changes to the starting lineup, and some of the main players did not play, and then these critics concluded that "Manchester City went to Villa Park with arrogance!" ”。

In the pre-match press conference two days later, Wen Sheng responded: "We never approached the game with arrogance! I'm sure we're serious in every game! Losing to Villa is not the end of the world, in the eyes of some people, maybe we are the end of the world now, but we are still at the top of the table! ”

After the defeat to Villa, Manchester City still have 15 points, a point that has been overtaken by Liverpool, but Manchester City are still in first place because of goal difference.

"These critics are used to finding faults! On the one hand, I admire their courage to pick and choose the bones in the egg, but on the other hand, to be honest, I am tired of their chatter! ”

Offend people, afraid of a bird, anyway, there are a lot of reporters who have offended over the years, everyone is a self-helping, magnanimous person, who cares?!

Forcefully swept the face of some critics, and the topic finally returned to the Champions League.

Napoli's current manager is Benitez, Benitez and Wensheng have played each other in the Premier League, everyone has lost and won, and the two men had a skin in the Premier League last season, but the relationship is not very stiff.

Benitez came at a good time, in the days of Mazzari's leadership in previous years, De Laurentiis was careful and sold Cavani for 64 million euros in the transfer market this summer, with the buyer being Grand Paris.

After getting this money, the German movie tycoon did not spare money, gave Benitez a sufficient budget, and snatched Higuain from Arsenal, they originally planned to rob Mertens with Manchester United, but Mertens was too expensive, and finally Napoli gave up, but Mertens was injured after arriving at Manchester United, and he also failed to play in the previous Manchester derby.

Met Napoli, Wen Sheng was still a little proud, poached Albiol from Real Madrid, Napoli failed to find other central defenders this summer, the reinforcement plan in the back line went bankrupt, Manchester City drew them in the Champions League by mistake, and the deal in the summer can be described as hurtful and self-serving!

Benitez can be regarded as having fought with Wen Sheng, so he knows that talking big before the game and playing psychological warfare will have almost zero effect on Manchester City, so he keeps a low profile.

In the last round of the league, Villa beat Manchester City in a shock, and Benitez just said: "Maybe this game is a surprise for them!" After a long season of surprises, I think they are still the favourites to win the Premier League! ”

Now it was Wensheng's turn to start the pre-match press conference, and Wensheng also praised Benitez, "Napoli did a great job! I used to lead teams against them when I was at Crystal Palace and I have to say they were very impressive! Rafael Benitez is a 100 per cent champion coach and he has not lost a single game against Napoli in the new season, and they are strong in Serie A! They also have the ability to cause us trouble! ”

Praise is praise, and it is impossible not to have three points on the lips.

Milner, who was with him at the press conference, said: "It was very uncomfortable for us to lose to Villa and now there is a feeling in the whole team and we need to respond against Napoli! We want to be able to do even better than last season! ”

On the evening of the 1st, the Etihad Stadium was naturally full, but the weather was a little unpleasant, and there was a light rain at night.

The rain was not too heavy, but it definitely had an impact on the court, and Wen Sheng repeatedly told defenders before the game to be cautious when handling the ball.

The so-called caution here is mainly that everyone should have an accurate prediction of the speed of the ball, the grass is wet, the running speed is relatively fast, if the defender is not cautious enough when handling the ball, stopping the ball and passing the ball will be affected, in this case, everyone needs to pay attention and cannot be arbitrary.

"Long time no see! Raphael! "The two managers who used to fight in the Premier League met in the Champions League, and as the landlord, Wen Sheng waited for Benitez at the entrance of the passage at the right time.

"Long time no see, Daniel!" Benitez also had a warm smile on his face.

Wen Sheng took the lead in opening his arms, and Benitez naturally didn't like Wen Sheng's intentions and hugged each other.

"It seems that the climate of the Mediterranean Sea is more nourishing, I think your complexion is much better than a few months ago!" Wen Sheng joked with a grin.

"Why don't you come to Italy too, and let's fight in Serie A!" Benitez invited.

"If you can't say it, you will try it in Italy in the future! They all say my style is like an Italian coach, but I haven't been in Italy for a day, maybe I can try it! Wen Sheng said with a smile.

Players from both sides came out.

Manchester City's side changed back to 4231.

Against Manchester United, Manchester City used 442, and in that game Wen Sheng was determined to give Manchester United a fun thing, called 442, which is actually 2422, and both full-back positions were promoted to the midfield position, which was quite bold and aggressive, and of course that game worked wonders.

And this game is the Champions League, Wen Sheng didn't dare to take risks like that, the derby game Manchester City actually didn't pay much attention to ball control, risky passing, and this game Manchester City needs to talk about control, the configuration of the three midfielders is Wen Sheng feels more secure, so he changed back to 4231 in this game.

It is said that after the derby, Manchester City did not use 442, played Wigan in the League Cup, and lost to Villa in the last round at 4231.

Goalkeeper: Keylor Navas

Defenders: Kyle Walker, Van Dijk, Albiol, Sears

Defenders: Wanyama, Milner

Attacking midfielders: De Bruyne, Kroos, Silva

Striker: Dzeko.

The backline made some rotations, with Walker in the rotation, Albiol coming in due to Kompany's toe inflammation and Shills starting the game against Villa in the last game.

In the midfield, Wen Sheng used two players who were very good at running, Wan Yama and Milner, originally Wen Sheng wanted to use Casemiro and Wan Yama to partner, but considering that the two had not partnered, and the game was very important, so he simply moved Milner, who originally played right back, to the middle to partner Wan Yama.

The front field is regarded as a three-front midfield, De Bruyne, Kroos, and Silva are all players with forward attributes, and of course, De Bruyne and Silva have always performed well in the wing position.

Single striker Wen Sheng still used Dzeko, Dzeko's tactical value was a little greater, and Aguero reluctantly sat on the bench.

I wonder how other poor clubs feel when they see Aguero sitting on the bench?!