Chapter 210: The Iron Tree Blossoms (Part 1)
Liverpool and Manchester, the feud between the two cities can be said to be written in the history of England.
There is a famous story in football that Beckham once played Liverpool away in his early years at Manchester United. He and his teammates met several local children aged six or seven on the streets of Liverpool, who were shouting for Xiaobei's autograph, and the "heartthrob" happily waved his pen. After signing, these children smiled happily and tore up his signature in front of Xiaobei.
This is the continuation of the feud between the two cities on the green field. No matter how good your skills are and how good you look, as long as you are from Manchester, your signature can be easily torn by me. This is true for Liverpudlians and it is also true for Manchesters.
Of course, the feud between the two cities is basically between Liverpool and Manchester United.
There are not many old grudges between Liverpool and Manchester City, because Manchester City can only be regarded as a middle and lower team in the Premier League before, and Liverpool is not in the eyes, just as there is no old grudge between Manchester United and Everton.
However, that has changed with the rise of Manchester City in recent years.
In particular, at Stamford Bridge last season, Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard's famous slip eventually led to Liverpool's defeat and demoralization, and then the league was drawn by Crystal Palace, and finally Manchester City won the league by Manchester City.
The more painful Steven Gerrard's slip caused him and the Liverpool fans, the more abrupt the joy of City's lucky comeback became.
The two teams that don't have many old grudges can be regarded as 'beams'.
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Liverpool are riding high in the league this season, leading the way with their heads held high, Manchester City sitting third in the league, as much as eleven points ahead of Manchester City, and this time the two teams meet again, for Liverpool fans, what they need in this game is a victory, to wash away the pain of last season, and to continue the sprint to the league title with victory.
The Anfield stadium was completely full on this day and the atmosphere was very lively.
Of course, by the 12 minutes marked, the atmosphere at Anfield was at its highest level since the start of the game.
This is Liverpool's attack in the front, Coutinho broke through Kompany and then split the ball, Sterling passed diagonally, Liverpool captain Henderson crossed the ball outside the penalty area and dodged the air, his right foot was directly the world wave, the football flew into the net through a wonderful arc, and Liverpool led 1:0 at home.
“Gooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaal!”
"Henderson! Wonderful world waves! ”
'Raheem Sterling's beautiful ball, Jordan Henderson's great long-range shot! Liverpool are ahead! ”
"Beautiful! The Henderson Iron Tree blossoms and hits a very beautiful world wave! ”
There was jubilation in the commentary booth, cheering for Henderson's beautiful world wave.
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Henderson is Gerrard's designated successor to the captaincy, however, many fans are not optimistic about the England international, and even some Liverpool fans do not think too much of Henderson.
In a normal team, the back is the most important point of the midfield, but in this Liverpool team, the most balls in the backfield are the central defenders, Lovren often presses out, in addition, Coutinho often retreats to help advance, Henderson's job is relatively simple, as a contact point, auxiliary counter-robbery pressing, while making some supplements and tackles, and sometimes sharing the ball.
This is Klopp's arrangement, this arrangement can be said to fully consider Henderson's ability and characteristics, he did not let Henderson do too many complicated work, he can not hold the ball, can not advance, and does not have the skills and awareness to organize the back, but he is physically good and can run, so this arrangement can take advantage of his strengths and weaknesses.
It's just that such a Henderson is relatively bleak in terms of data, in the eyes of fans, Henderson's most work is to cross, cross, and rarely see Henderson moving forward, which is why many fans don't think much of Henderson.
Liverpool's arch-rivals, Manchester United, fans quipped, 'Your captain may only score a goal in two years.' ’
However, at this moment, in front of this beautiful world wave, even the most discerning Liverpool fans can't help but stand up and cheer for Henderson.
Henderson was also very excited after the goal, he ran wildly and then raised his arms and roared.
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Someone is even more excited than Henderson, this is Sterling, who provided the assist for Henderson, he jumped directly to Henderson's junior, and shouted excitedly.
That's because Raheem Sterling got his first start after the contract renewal issue and Liverpool's complete falling out, and the stubborn England international vented his emotions in this way.
Liverpool fans also forgot about their dissatisfaction with the young man for a while, and applause rang out.
'It was an interesting goal. Lineker said with a smile: "Henderson, who rarely scores, scored a beautiful long-range shot, and it was Raheem Sterling, who had a strained relationship with the Liverpool fans, who assisted him, and hopefully that would help him ease his relationship with the fans." ”
"Impossible." John. "Unless he expresses his heart to the club and renews his contract, oh, and, he's going to fire his big-mouthed agent." ”
Although Liverpool fans have a tense relationship with Sterling, the fans hate the player's agent the most, and the gentleman's words 'Liverpool pays 9 million pounds, and Sterling will not stay' completely offended Liverpool fans, and his scolding of 'Carragher is a fool' has caused strong dissatisfaction within the Liverpool team.
Jiang Chenxi got up on the bench and cheered for the team's wonderful goal with a smile on his face.
"I don't know what that guy thinks." Lallana muttered from the bench, "What's the good thing about going to Manchester City, Manchester City don't have as many points as we have now." ”
"The salary is high." Veteran Colo Toure says he has played at Manchester City and feels the same way.
"What's the use of that, does Manchester City have a river?" Lallana said dismissively.
Jiang Chenxi glanced at Lallana, didn't say anything, and the corners of her mouth raised slightly.
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Liverpool's lead didn't last long.
After conceding the goal, the Manchester City team fought back fiercely.
Three minutes later, David Silva made a wonderful pass, and Aguero shot vigorously diagonally from the left side of the penalty area, and the ball hit the neutral post and popped up, shocking Liverpool fans into a cold sweat.
The away team's goal didn't take long.
In the 25th minute of the game, David. Silva passed the ball, Aguero dribbled diagonally in front of the penalty area to attract four defenders and sent it away, and Bosnian striker Dzeko turned and fired a powerful low shot into the net in the penalty area, and the score became 1-1.
The Manchester City players were in high spirits after the equaliser, rushing to the visitors' stands to cheer and celebrate, which drew huge boos over the Anfield stadium.
"Man City equalised!" Lineker said: "This seems to be Liverpool's current problem, and when they are no longer on the pitch, it is difficult for them to win, and even if they are ahead, they will be equalised. ”
The camera also gave a close-up of the bench at this time, Jiang Chenxi sat there with a solemn expression, Lallana on his left was talking next to him, and Colo Toure on his right turned his head to listen.
"Guess what they're talking about?" Lineker asked.