Chapter 609: Win this championship first
It's getting closer and closer to this battle of Tianwang Mountain.
Whether it is QPR fans or Manchester City fans, the mood at the moment is both excited and apprehensive.
This season is destined to write a strong mark in the history of the Premier League. Because whether QPR wins or Manchester City wins, it will be their first Premier League title.
Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and other powerhouses will take turns to sit in the bank, and new forces will rise.
Manchester City have never won the Premier League, but they also won the top flight in 1936-1937 and 1967-1968 before the Premier League was restructured.
QPR, on the other hand, are truly poor and white, with their best result being a runners-up in League One.
After this round of the league, there will be a new team among the giants.
Just like Chelsea, wasn't it ridiculed as grassroots in the first place? But after Abu moved in, he bought many stars, won several laurels, and immediately became one of the giants.
Manchester City and QPR also have money, and they have the stars of their playing years, and if they win the league title, they will soon become the new giants.
Therefore, for this opportunity, both teams from the club's top management to ordinary fans will not miss it.
It is destined to be a fierce battle comparable to the Champions League final.
On May 12, in the pre-match press conference, both Simeone and Mancini were more restrained and did not add fuel to the fire.
Because there is no need for hype, the atmosphere of this game is already hot enough. Instead, they want to cool down the players, so that some players don't start the game with a hot head and make mistakes.
'It's a great achievement that we've come this far, and who would have thought at the start of the season? "We've gone above and beyond. Of course, no one can remain indifferent to the championship, and we will do our best. I'm not kidding when I say that I have to switch to five strikers at the last minute. But I also hope that the players and the fans will be sensible, this is only our first season in the Premier League, anything can happen, whether we win the title or not, I hope the lads can learn their lessons and keep on their feet and I hope the fans will continue to support us. ”
Mancini said: "It's the closest we've come to winning the Premier League and I can't forgive myself if we don't win it. But football is round, and anything can happen on the pitch. We will do our best, but we can accept any result. Even if you don't get your wish this time, there will be a next time. We will all be strong contenders for the title for years to come. So I want the players to be calm and sensible about the game. ”
May 13th. QPR fans have been heading to Manchester. Although Manchester City only gave away 8,000 tickets to the visitors, more than 24,000 QPR fans came to Manchester.
A large number of fans who did not buy tickets were stranded outside the stadium, holding up the slogans of their tickets, waiting for a miracle to strike.
There are also many QPR fans who have given up and simply organized outside the stadium and sang loudly, hoping that their singing will float into the field and inject strength into the players.
In the home team's dressing room.
Roberto Mancini made the final move: "We have already lost to them once this season. And this time, if we lose again, we will lose the whole season. You all know the importance of this game. What I want to tell you is that you guys are really good, and as long as you give 100 per cent, the balance of victory will be in our favor. In terms of overall strength, we are above QPR. But QPR has Ricardo and he's a game-changing player. I hope that you will strictly follow my tactics and stick to the end, regardless of whether the situation is favorable or unfavorable, and never give up until the referee blows the whistle three times. ”
In the away dressing room, after Simeone finished speaking, Ricardo stood up to speak. "I know that since I made the championship declaration, you all thought I wanted this championship very much."
After a pause, glancing over the audience, Ricardo smiled and continued, "But you're all wrong. What I want is not this championship, what I want to do is to create a dynasty! ”
The players' emotions were mobilized and there were whispers of discussion.
Ricardo didn't interrupt them, just waited quietly for a while before speaking again: "This championship is just a jewel in the crown. Brothers, do you want to join me in creating our own dynasty and leaving a heavy mark in the history of football? Do you want to join me in the untold glory? ”
"Yes!" The players responded.
"Then start by winning this game and lay the foundation for our dynasty!"
The QPR players all stood up, walked out of the dressing room with emotion, and stepped into the tunnel with great vigour, where they met the Manchester City players in a narrow way.
The Manchester City players were also in high spirits and full of momentum, and the players on both sides glared angrily and did not retreat.
This is a contest of skill and will, and it is also a contest of momentum and fighting spirit.
The winner wins everything, the loser loses everything!
Manchester City lined up 442 today, with a relatively neat lineup, and the goalkeeper is still Joe. Hart, defenders Zabaleta, Kompany, Lescott, Klich, midfielders Barry, Yaya Toure, David. Silva and Nasri, with Sergio Aguero and Carlos Tevez up front.
QPR also has a relatively complete line-up, with a formation of 4123 and defenders such as McConn, Alderweireld, Vertonghen and Kyle. Walker, trailing behind is Thiago. Motta, the two midfielders are Luka Modric and Fernandinho, one in charge of organizing and the other in charge of interception; Then there are Ricardo, Ronaldo and Alda. Turan.
With Fernandinho chosen instead of Nainggolan in midfield, it can be seen that Simeone is still seeking stability in today's game, first based on defense and then pursuing attack.
Guess the side is that QPR won, and Ricardo chose to tee off first. Ronaldo and Ricardo stand near the center circle.
Ronaldo has been growing beards since a month ago and now has long stubble. He smiled and said to Ricardo: "I've won a lot of titles, but now I'm still feeling very nervous. ”
"Because we're making history and accomplishing our dreams," said Ricardo, "don't you want to retire now?" ”
"Retirement? It's still early! Ronaldo bared his rabbit teeth.
"I want to play with you for another 10 years." Ricardo said seriously.
"10 years...... It's too much, 4 years, until I'm 40. Ronaldo laughed.
"I will be 30 years old in 4 years, and I will retire if you retire."
"No, you have to play until you're 40."
"I want to play with you, Daddardo."
"There is no feast in the world that will not be dissolved. Don't talk about that, let's win this championship first! ”
"Okay, win this championship first."