Chapter 845 League Cup Final

Manchester City's 4-1 home win over Zenit can't even attract the attention of too many fans.

Because, it's so normal...

With the strength of the defending champions, Manchester City, which is fighting at home, is not something that Zenit can resist!

Therefore, such a result can only be regarded as expected!

"For the defending champions of the Champions League, after establishing such a huge advantage in the Premier League, the Champions League must be the most important stadium for them!! Last season, Manchester City made history by winning the first Champions League trophy in team history, and this season, for Manchester City, their ambition may be to defend the Champions League!! After the Champions League restructuring, no team has been able to do this, and if Manchester City can accomplish this feat, it will undoubtedly make Manchester City's status in European football completely rise!! ”

After the game, Sky Sports said in a report.

In fact, Gobo and Manchester City didn't think it was a big deal to win Zenit by three goals at home.

Wouldn't it be a big joke if the reigning Champions League champions couldn't even make it past the round of 16.

Therefore, it is widely believed that the real test will begin in the quarter-finals.

When it comes to the quarterfinals, it is very likely that those super strong teams will be drawn.

Of course, Manchester City is also a super strong team, but the collision between strong teams and strong teams, wins and loses, is often in an instant!!

And after this game, Manchester City is about to prepare for the 26th round of the league!!

In the 26th round of the league, Manchester City faces Stoke City at home!!

This was supposed to be an easy game, but Manchester City played very hard!

Until the 80th minute of the game, the score was still 0-0.

Gao Bo, on the other hand, made continuous substitution adjustments in an attempt to make more changes on the offensive end.

However, it was not the striker who scored in the end, but the defender Casemiro.

A long-range shot from outside the box opens the opponent's goal!

Manchester City beat Stoke City 1-0 at home to win the 26th league game!

Twenty-six consecutive league wins!!

This achievement left everyone dumbfounded, or silent.

No one knows where City's first defeat will be!!

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After the twenty-sixth round of the league!

Manchester City have a heavyweight match!!

League Cup Final!!

March 2nd, at Wembley Stadium!!

Two teams in Manchester!

Manchester City and Manchester United will compete for the first heavyweight trophy of the season at the England National Stadium!!

And this game, a week before the start of the game, the media began to discuss the hype.

"The meaning of this game for Manchester City and Manchester United is different, for Manchester City, this season's league championship is almost a certainty, the League Cup championship is the icing on the cake for Manchester City, and for Manchester United, they have no hope of competing for the league title this season, so of course, they hope to make a breakthrough in the cup and reach the League Cup final, which is a very good opportunity for Manchester United!"

On a sports show on Sky Sports. A guest commentator spoke eloquently.

"The only problem is.... No team has beaten Manchester City in the Premier League this season!! ”

This is indeed a problem.

A reporter also asked this question when interviewing Pep Guardiola.

"Manchester City is indeed very strong, but there is no team that is undefeated!!"

Pep Guardiola said.

'It's the same with Manchester City, one day they're going to lose!'

"So will this defeat be in the League Cup final?"

The reporter asked.

Pep Guardiola smiled.

"I'll find out then...."

Naturally, Pep Guardiola is unlikely to show weakness at such a time.

However, the media are not optimistic that Manchester United can beat Manchester City.

Of course, it's not because United are weak.

It's because Manchester City is too strong!

'Against a team that has few weaknesses and is full of morale and form, it will be very difficult for United to find a chance to win!!

"Manchester City beat Manchester United at Wembley, this is the most probable event!!"

"If Manchester United want to win the Carabao Cup, maybe they need luck to help!"

The media is full of praise for Manchester City.

Maybe it's influenced by the media.

During the training days before the game, Gao Bo noticed that something was wrong.

The team seems to be somewhat... Lax!!

At such a critical moment, signs of slackness were spotted in the players.

That's not a good thing.

Manchester City will not face Manchester United as easily as the media has suggested.

It's Manchester United, and it's a cup final, anything can happen!

And, where is there a football game that is sure to win?

If Manchester City's players take to the pitch with the mentality of winning Manchester United.

Gao Bo can almost imagine that the team is facing a losing situation!

At the end of the day's training, Gao Bo knocked the team.

He's going to tighten that thread in the hearts of the players here!!

There must be no slackness.

It's a championship trophy at stake!!

And in the pre-match press conference, the managers of both teams expressed their confidence in the game!!

'Man City are very strong, but it's a game, a game can happen in any situation!'

Pep Guardiola said.

Gao Bo was very tough at the press conference: "There is only one situation in this game, and that is when we lift the trophy!" That's what we're here for!! ”

Against Pep Guardiola, Gao Bo is very confident.

Therefore, when he said this, there were not many reporters on the scene to refute him.

Before Pep Guardiola's victory over Manchester City, Gao Bo said this sentence, which was supported by enough records!

Record is the last word!!

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On the day of the race!

There was a light rain at Wembley Stadium and it was still chilly in England in March.

Pep Guardiola stood on the sidelines, frowning at the pouring rain.

He doesn't like rain fights.

Because of the battle in the rain, there were too many accidents.

But Pep Guardiola thought about it.... Maybe it would be nice to have more surprises against Manchester City.

At this time, Gao Bo also walked out, and the two simply shook hands and did not speak to each other.

On the commentary seat!

The commentators are ready for a crucial Carabao Cup final!

Lightkinson organizes the information in his hands!

At this time, Wembley Stadium suddenly erupted in deafening cheers!!

Under the leadership of the referee team, the players of the two teams have begun to enter the field!

"Players from both teams are already on the pitch! Let's take a look at the starting line-up from Manchester City's side first! Goalkeeper Oblak, central defender Umtiti partner Kompany, left wingback Kolarov, right fullback Trippier, two backs are Casemiro and Fernandinho, the front is Griezmann, left is Sanchez, right David Silva, striker Hazard, today's Manchester City is still a 4231 formation! ”

On the Manchester United side, the starting goalkeeper is David De Gea, the center-back combination is Otamendi and Hummels, left wing-back Alba, right wing-back Kyle Walker, three midfielders are Thiago, Pogba, Modric, three forwards Douglas Costa on the right, Pedro on the left, and Rooney in the center! Pep Guardiola still sent a 433 formation! Both sides can be said to be the main net out!! ”

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Manchester City's two centre-back pairings, Otamendi and Hummels, are both strong and excellent centre-backs in their prime.

However, Otamendi is still a little frizzy in comparison.

In response to this, Gao Bo made a targeted arrangement!!

He told his team to focus on the area where Otamendi was and try to mess up the positions of United's two centre-backs!

At the same time, it is also necessary to suppress the play of Manchester United's two full-backs with strong offensive attributes!

Manchester City's frontcourt attackers are all young, and they can run and burst!!

So, from the first second of the game, Manchester City kicked the speed up!

As for Guardiola, he is actually a little cautious in this game.

From the very beginning of the game, he asked the team to stabilize the situation first and make the game as slow as possible.

Playing fast with Manchester City is a loss for Manchester United.

Douglas Costa and Pedro have good speed, but the center Rooney is no longer the little tank he used to be, and although he is still a good striker, he has lost the momentum of his youth.

In Guardiola's view, the combination of his three midfielders is still very reasonable.

The three midfielders have good passing skills, they control the midfield, complete the task of controlling the ball, it should still be okay!

So, Guardiola's plan is to brake with static!

Grab the ball first!

Find a way to hit the weak points of Manchester City's defense!

As soon as the game began, Gao Bo saw Guardiola's intentions.

For Manchester United, this is really the right choice.

Modric's ability, Gao Bo is clear.

The Croatian player's mind on the pitch is very clear.

Pogba is also a creative midfielder with the ability to suddenly change the game.

Behind them, Thiago is also a player who passes the ball well.

United want to slow down the tempo and then use the control of the midfield to wear down the patience of City's young attacking crowd.

I have to say that Guardiola racked his brains in order to deal with Manchester City........

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Manchester United were in no hurry to attack after getting the ball, and they reversed the pass in central midfield in order to slow down the tempo of the game.

And Gao Bo certainly won't allow such a situation to happen!

Manchester City's midfield actually has five players.

So, in terms of numbers, Manchester City have the advantage in midfield.

At Gao Bo's request, Manchester City's players immediately threw themselves into the counter-robbery without the ball!!

Diligent running, forcing Manchester United to pick up the tempo!!

So!

Manchester United's attempt to control the tempo has failed!

The pace of the race is like a drag race, the faster it goes!

It's the rhythm that City likes!

Especially against a Pep Guardiola-esque team like Manchester United!

For Gao Bo, dealing with Guardiola is already very familiar.

Pep Guardiola is a coach with his own system, and he will not easily overturn his own system and then seek to win in other ways.

And Gao Bo is not like Guardiola, but he focuses on stimulating the potential of players, using appropriate tactics, and giving full play to the strength that each player should have.

These are actually two ways of thinking in the head coaching world, and it is not up to them to talk about who is superior or inferior.

Coaches with their own systems have also achieved brilliant results.

The coaches who watch the dishes also have a lot of outstanding representatives.

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The eighth minute of the game!!

Eden Hazard picked up the ball in the box and found Otamendi again!!

During this time, Otamendi was always shocked by several Manchester City players in turn, and he was already a little out of breath.

This time, when he saw Hazard get the ball, he posted it as soon as possible.

Don't look at Hazard's height, but he is stocky.

Although he is not a stumbling type of striker, he still has the ability to fight with basic physicalities.

That's why Gobo likes to play Hazard as a striker!

And his skill with his feet, his ability to move his feet!

It was the more important factor in Gobo to get Hazard into the box!

In such a situation, a small striker with passing ability in the box can make a big difference!!

Hazard is not looking for a physical confrontation with Otamendi!

When Otamendi pasted up, he was already pulling the ball and turning, and then pulling the ball continuously at his feet, dodging Otamendi's top snatch and immediately buckling the inside of his foot, followed by a flick outward!!

Flashing in the penalty area!!

Otamendi has been rushed by Manchester City players a few times before, and his head is already a little dizzy!

By this point, Hazard had cut past him and was ready to pick up his right foot to shoot!

Fortunately, Hummels made up in time, and he made up in time to block Hazard's shot!

The ball hit Hummels' foot and bounced back to the edge of the box!

Antoine Griezmann takes the ball and dunks!

After deducting Pogba, burst into the penalty area!!

It's looking for Otamendi again!!

Otamendi hasn't breathed yet!

As a result, another Manchester City player has come to kill!!

Eden Hazard runs to the right of the six-yard box!!

At this time, Hummels did not dare to stay where he was, and let Hazard run around alone!!

He hurriedly followed, and then pointed out his original position to Pogba, signaling Pogba to hurry up and make up for it!!

Pogba ran over with his long legs!

And at this time, Griezmann dipped Otamendi and looked ready to break through from the outside of Otamendi!!

Otamendi hurried after him!

At this time, Griezmann made an emergency stop!!

Otamendi couldn't brake!

You can only see Griezmann stepping on the ball at his feet and coming from the inside!!

Then, Griezmann immediately made a gesture to pass the ball to Hazard on the other side!

Pogba hurriedly stretched out his leg to block!!

And at this time... Antoine Griezmann has gotten to his feet... Shot!