Chapter Seventy-OneWant to Sign?

On the 14th of February, at the Waudon Road Stadium in the heart of Luton,

Facing a team like Manchester City at home, Luton fans are passionate about this FA Cup round, which is the first time in the club's history that the fifth round of the FA Cup has been played, and every minute of the game is making history.

Although the game doesn't start until 5 p.m., after lunch, people are already gathering from all directions towards Wardwell Field, which is downtown the city.

The fans were in high spirits, and they treated the game as if it were a big party. Because even if Luton Town beat Chelsea in an upset, not many teams are optimistic that Gao Bo's team can continue to work miracles - one victory can be a miracle, but what if it keeps winning?

Not many people want to believe that Luton Town in the second division really have the quality to play in the Premier League, even if they are doing well in the second division.

However, due to Luton's performance in the last round of the FA Cup, and the fact that there is no strong conversation in this round of the FA Cup, Sky Sports chose this game to be broadcast live.

They probably think there are enough hot spots in this game, after all, there will always be inevitable mentions of Luton Town in the news about Manchester City's signings these days, and Luton City's second division team has also appeared frequently in the mainstream media reports recently.

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Today's weather is good, and sunny England doesn't feel like it's winter, the opposite of the rainy weather of the previous day.

When Gao Bo got off the team's bus, he couldn't help but be fascinated by his eyes, because the sun was still a little dazzling.

At this time, the temperature outside was about fifteen or sixteen degrees, but because of the sun, Gao Bo, who was wearing a woolen blazer, still felt a little hot, he took off his blazer and waved to the fans who were waiting not far away.

As usual, Gao Bo received enthusiastic cheers from the onlookers, who chanted Gao Bo's name and applauded him.

The coach who led the team to make history in the FA Cup, and the most important figure in leading the team out of the doldrums, is already one of the city's most respected men despite his six-year arrival at Luton.

The players got off the bus and they were also warmly welcomed.

It's a scene like that in every home game at Luton.

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Manchester City have been in good form of late.

The Premier League has not been crowded since January, with Manchester City playing a total of five games with three wins and two defeats. Despite the high percentage of losses, it is worth mentioning that City's three wins have come in the last three games, in other words, Manchester City have recently ushered in a three-game winning streak.

Compared to City's winless record of four draws and four defeats in eight games in December, the pressure on City's players has been much less recently.

As a result, in the away dressing room at Wardway Stadium, the City players chatted very loudly, and laughter often came from their doors.

Mark Hughes is also in a good mood, it's really cool to be the manager of a team like Manchester City, not only the salary is super high, but there is never any problem with the transfer budget, the Arabs have money, and the little money invested in Manchester City is not even a dime.

Mark Hughes has taken a closer look at this Luton side and has to admit that they are a well-trained, disciplined and tactically innovative team, so it's no wonder they've been able to play as well as they are in the second division.

So in the dressing room, Mark Hughes said with a serious expression: "This team is a team with a certain strength, although they are now in the second division, but in terms of strength, they can even reach the level of the Championship!" We can't afford to take it lightly! ”

"Don't worry, boss, no matter what, it's just a team in the second division, as long as we get serious, they won't have a chance at all!" Robinho, the team's number one star, said with a smile.

Robinho is the quintessential Brazilian, he always seems to be in a good mood, he has a smile on his face all the time, and he can smile at anyone.

The Manchester City players also liked him very much. After all, no one would hate a generous Brazilian who invites him to a nightclub every day.

Mark Hughes actually agrees with Robinho, but as a manager, he always has to take all situations into account and can't be as optimistic as the players.

"Robbie, you have to watch out for that number six player, N'Golo Kante! The Frenchman is very defensive, and this is a difficult defensive player to deal with. Mark Hughes reminded.

Robinho has plenty of possession for City and has scored quite a few goals for City this season. The former Real Madrid number 10 is now an absolute favourite for Manchester City, and the €42 million transfer fee has made him the top bidder in the summer transfer window this season, as well as the all-time transfer bid in the Premier League.

Interestingly, though, according to Robinho himself, before he came to Manchester, he had always thought that the team he was negotiating with was Chelsea....

The Brazilians were unimpressed by Mark Hughes's reminder.

It's just a player in the second division, how strong can it be?

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"You're in charge of keeping Robinho, N'Golo!!"

In the home dressing room, Gao Bo stressed to N'Golo Kante.

Although Robinho's later career was not smooth, he moved from team to team and ultimately failed to make a name for himself. Robinho is also down from Real Madrid, but he is not far from his prime, so he is also City's biggest threat on the pitch.

In the face of Robinho, who is fast, quick at his feet and has a flexible body, Luton's two tall central defenders are definitely not enough for him, so Gao Bo decided to hand over the task of defending Robinho to Kante.

With N'Golo Kante's grappling ability, Robinho's pace and dribbling may not be so easy to do.

"Don't worry, Boss!! I promise he won't stand a chance. Kante grinned, and against the background of his dark skin, Kante showed a mouthful of big white teeth, looking particularly honest....

"You should be fierce so that the strikers will be afraid of you, Ngolo..."

Gao Bo was a little helpless, Kante was good everywhere and did a good job on the field, but he really didn't look like a fierce defender.

The Luton players in the dressing room also laughed.

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As the players from both sides lined up in the tunnel, N'Golo Kante happened to be opposite Robinho.

The Brazilian glanced at Kante, who was friendly enough to give a smile back.

Robinho's face is full of black lines, we're opponents now, boy, have you figured out the situation!

Robinho's confidence in this game has risen a lot again, and in the face of such a naïve child, Robinho, who has already made a name for himself on the court, does not take him seriously.

"Do you want an autograph, boy?"

Robinho bent down to straighten out the shin guards inserted in his socks, straightened up and continued: "I can give it to you when the game is over." ”

Kante's smile faded......

"I don't mind signing autographs after the contest!" Vardy came up to give his team-mate a head.