The cheers at the Etihad Stadium weren't as deafening, or even as sensational as they were in the opening round against Aston Villa. It's not because the stadium attendance has dropped, but because Manchester City is too worried about the game on the field.

Dunn used another dangerous tackle to stop Tevez's advance, and the referee verbally warned him before awarding a free-kick to United.

The ball was in a good position, but it was a bit far from the goal, and there was not much chance of hitting the goal.

Hart was directing his teammates to line up the wall, and Dunn clapped his hands and yelled, "Guys, get out there and put pressure on them." It can't go on like this. ”

Everyone also understands that if they keep doing this, it will be a matter of time before they lose the ball. Manchester United's front trident is too strong to attack.

Robinho had also returned at this time, and he ran to Dunn and said, "Captain, why don't I come back to help defend!" ”

Dunn glared at Robinho and said, "If you're all back, how can we still score?" You and Ruo will honestly stay in the front, and we can have it in the back. ”

Taking advantage of United's free-kick, Mendieta called Robinho to his side, "You pull up in front a lot, Patrice Evra often assists, at the back they only have three defenders, I think there is space. You look for space and I'll try to get you the ball as best I can. We have to attack them, otherwise they will be too arrogant. There's too much pressure at the back. ”

With 20 minutes into the game, City had few chances to get into the United penalty area, let alone threaten the United goal.

Cristiano Ronaldo's free-kick was headed out of the box by Vincent Kompany, and Elano controlled the second drop of the ball as he prepared to clear it with his feet. only to see Mendieta, who was not far from him, asking for the ball.

After Manchester City disrupted Manchester United's attack before, most of them would choose to kick the ball out of the danger zone. But that made it difficult for City to keep the ball under control. But if the siege is not cleared immediately, the pressing players in the front of Manchester United will immediately surround them.

It's not that Manchester City's midfield can't hold the ball, it's mainly that Manchester United put too much pressure on the attacking end, and it is difficult for Manchester City's players to quickly adjust from the defensive rhythm.

It is very dangerous for Mendieta to ask for the ball in this position, but now that he is old after all, even if Wang Xuan uses skills for him, it will be difficult for him to break the ball from the opponent's feet. It was only when he had just disrupted United's attack that he was most comfortable with the ball.

Of Manchester United's three midfielders, Mendieta has the strongest ability to handle the ball, while the other Fernando and Elano do not have too good ability to carry the ball and pass the ball. According to Wang Xuan's tactical ideas, they should have broken the ball and handed it to Mendieta, but under the strong pressure of Manchester United, it was difficult for the two of them to send the ball to Mendieta's feet.

This is the reason why Manchester City is difficult to organize an attack, and for the counter-attack of Elano and Fernando, the old man also made targeted arrangements before the game.

For several key points in Manchester City's formation and tactics, the old man judged very accurately. But tactics are just tactics after all, players are not computers, the coach sets up the maturity before the game, and they run it themselves according to the coach's ideas when they play. Players need to change their tactics slightly depending on the situation on the field.

Freedom to play within a tactical framework is a reflection of a player's individual abilities and abilities.

The reason why Wang Xuan chose Mendeita was because of Mendetata's ability and awareness.

And this time in the predicament of Manchester City, the one who stood up was Mendieta!

In the first 20 minutes, Mendieta made little difference on the pitch, with little help in defence, and sometimes it was United who broke through the gaps. But as long as he's on the pitch, City have hope of a counter-attack.

Park Ji-sung and Scholes immediately posted the ball after Mendieta took the ball, and the Basque man kept his back to the ball without turning around, and the moment the South Korean posted it, he pulled his foot and knocked the ball under Park Ji-sung's crotch with a heel knock.

From this moment on, the tense and oppressive atmosphere at the Etihad Stadium was swept away, and the fans erupted in huge cheers. After 20 minutes of passivity, City finally had a beautiful pass.

However, Mendieta's performance isn't over yet. His body was no longer moving, but his experience and consciousness played a huge role at this point. He has a very good grasp of the rhythm of passing and breaking. Scholes pressed up and crossed in front of Mendieta to prevent Mendieta from receiving the ball. He believes that if he stops him, his teammates will be able to control the ball. But Mendieta's movements didn't stop in the slightest, as he poked the ball to the left with a poke of his toe and around Scholes from the right.

The ball is divided!

Today Mendieta felt that hearty feeling again, he didn't know what magic the magical Chinese had cast on him, and today he felt again the feeling he had never felt in training.

His legs are full of strength, and his body seems to be back to his youth again, and it is for this reason that he chooses to share the ball!

Past Paul Scholes, Manchester United's midfield was instantly cleared by Mendieta.

The Red Devils player didn't expect that his old neighbor, who had been pinned to the ground for 20 minutes, would suddenly fight back at this time!

All the Manchester United players thought that Manchester City would be a big kick clearance again, and then the ball was controlled by themselves, and then they continued to press the attack!

Manchester United players feel that Manchester City's goal is already shaky, and with a little more effort, goals will come naturally.

Mendieta's sudden counter-attack did catch United off guard, but it was clearly too late for them to catch up.

Mendieta drove the ball straight in, Robinho quickly pulled it to the left, and Jo got into the box.

The Etihad Stadium went crazy in an instant, and the shouts of the fans soared into the sky.

3 to 3, Manchester City's chance is here!

"Mendieta passed Park and Scholes in an instant, and in the front of Manchester City, there were Robinho and Ruo, 3 to 3, Manchester City has the advantage!" Martin Taylor commented on the situation on the field like a cannonball.

Andy Gray also shouted excitedly: "I seem to see the Prince of Valencia again, and the omnipotent Gazka is here again." ”

Ferdinand dragged behind, and Vidic took the lead.

Mendieta didn't continue to dribble the ball, one-on-one dribbling was not his forte, and he immediately passed the ball out. The pass was pinpointed to Robinho's feet and the Brazilian faced Brown and once again put his nimble foot skills on display to the City fans.

The Brazilian, who had been prepared for a long time, began to prepare the moment he got the ball, and this time he did not choose the familiar cycling. The Brazilian, who was back on the left, shook his body and then grabbed the ball with both feet and flicked it over his head, as well as over Brown's head.

There was a scream from the scene, and even Martin Taylor and Andy Gray on the commentary stage could only express their surprise with their shouts!

"Rainbow is amazing! Rainbow overlooked! ”

"He really dared to play, but I have to say that Robinho, who returned to the left, was more agile at his feet!"

Robinho managed to break through to the penalty area, and Ferdinand gave up on Ruo after a curse, choosing to make up for Robinho instead.

Robinho didn't choose to break through Ferdinand again, he made a feint to shoot and then sent the ball to Joo's feet. Ruo, who was just around the penalty spot, received the ball and Giggs, who was closest to him, had just run in. There is no one around, just like in training, if you hit the ball to the bottom left of the goal!