"Manchester City have finally started to show their power to the world this season by spending an average of over £100 million a year in a luxury squad over the last three or four years, but there are still elements that are lacking in this team, and I think the first is experience, which is the experience of the Champions League, which is often played against teams with different styles.

Manchester City's integrity has not performed well in the Champions League, so why do we say that?

Because today's opponents, Liverpool, are teams with a lot of style and tactical variation in the Champions League and the league.

They are not only the defending champions of the Premier League, but also the defending champions of the Champions League!

The difficulty can be imagined.

So I'm really looking forward to what kind of tactics Mancini will use against Liverpool at Anfield today. ”

"Hehe, Gary, I'm curious too, let's take a look at the starting line-ups for both sides.

Liverpool started 433.

Goalkeeper: Reina.

Defenders: Johnson, Skrtel, Thiago Silva, Baines.

Midfielders: Kuyt, Gerrard, Mascherano.

Forwards: Raul, Suarez, Qin Xiong.

Liverpool played their 433 attacking system at home today, which has been working well for the past two years, and it was more surprising that Kuyt appeared in the central midfield position today, and it is unclear what effect Koeman's approach will bring, so we will have to watch it carefully in the game.

Manchester City started 4231.

Goalkeeper: Hart.

Defenders: Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Klich.

Midfielders: Milner, Barry, Silva, Yaya Toure, Nasri.

Forward: Sergio Aguero.

Mancini didn't send out a 433 formation today, but a slightly more balanced 4231, and today's starting lineup should be considered the strongest squad for Manchester City, so let's wait and see what happens in the game. ”

The race kicked off with a deafening cheer at Anfield.

Manchester City kick-off first.

Although City's ability to control the game is not outstanding, their ability to slow down and get into the game is still very strong.

In the first half of the season, they have built a strong self-confidence and will not be afraid to face Liverpool.

In the second minute of the game, Manchester City played a smooth and fast small team cooperation on the left side of the front.

Nasri used his footwork on the left to break through Kuyt's defence, causing Kuyt to drop back, then dribbling down the middle before smashing the ball wide when Steven Gerrard was pressing.

Yaya Toure then dribbled to the right of midfield.

At this point, Mascherano moved towards Yaya Toure, who then crossed the ball diagonally to David Silva in the middle of the box.

Mascherano immediately went to intercept and David Silva slashed the ball into the left side of the box.

Nasri, who instigated the offensive, cut inside strongly.

He slipped through the gap between Johnson and Skrtel, latched on to David Silva's pass in the box, and immediately swept the ball across the middle of goal.

Sergio Aguero rushes past Skrtel to grab a shot from the spot!

It's a great opportunity to attack!

Manchester City have been able to play a delicate combination in positional battles after establishing David Silva as the playmaker at the heart of their playmaking.

But at the moment when Aguero kicked the goal, a figure crossed in front of him!

Thiago Silva makes a tackle!

Sergio Aguero's shot bounced off Thiago Silva's thigh!

"City started the game with a dangerous attack, but Thiago Silva fell to the ground in time to block Aguero's shot! Hehehe, it's going to be a great game, Manchester City are really better than they were on the Community Shield before the season, it's a whole new look! ”

The blocked went out and cleared the touchline at the feet of Mascherano.

The Liverpool defence didn't seem too reassuring today.

In the fourth minute of the game, the Yaya Toure midfielder handed the ball diagonally to Milner on the right, which was a timely offensive transfer.

Manchester City can now be said to have a dual core in front and back!

Yaya Toure can organise in central midfield and Silva in the front pitch to instigate a threatening attack, a configuration that many giants have had or still have.

Milner advanced the attack on the right and then crossed at 45 degrees.

Football still didn't get past Thiago Silva this time, and he cleared the ball with a header!

"Thiago Silva has played a role in the backline since joining Liverpool this season! If it weren't for him, Liverpool might not have won many of the games in which they had to fight each other, and he made Liverpool's defence even more reassuring. ”

Liverpool didn't have a decent attack until the seventh minute of the game.

Steven Gerrard linked up with Kuyt in midfield and quickly played the ball down the left.

Qin Xiong, who retreated to receive the ball, controlled the ball on the spot, and he did not pursue the speed of the attack at the first time, because he wanted to see what Manchester City's defensive strategy was today.

Yaya Toure and Barry will not be determined to defend the wings, and only Milner will harass Qin Xiong when he is in possession.

When Milner made a stoppage, Qin Xiong suddenly started to dribble forward along the wing.

As he dribbled, Yaya Toure returned to his position on the left side of the penalty area, seemingly waiting for Qin Xiong to change direction and cut cross.

Obviously, Manchester City has become more cautious and rational after suffering too much loss from Qin Xiong.

I won't rush up to force him, and grabbing the key position in the defensive area has become the primary defensive point.

Qin Xiong came to Richards with the ball, and without waiting for Richards to react, Qin Xiong stopped dribbling and dialed the ball to the middle, Richards thought he would dribble sideways to challenge Yaya Toure, Yaya Toure probably thought the same way.

The two took advantage of the situation to wrap up, but they didn't expect Qin Xiong to pull the ball to the sideline at his feet, and at the same time his body completed the reverse turn, changed his feet and pulled the ball again!

A Marseille maneuver appeared under the watchful eyes of all the spectators.

Qin Xiong and Richards passed by with an intoxicating elegance.

The Red Army fans at the scene immediately applauded and cheered for Qin Xiong.

But they didn't know what Qin Xiong was thinking when he rubbed shoulders with Richards.

"Today, blow you up!"

After completing the Marseille slalom, Qin Xiong took a diagonal step towards the inside line.

At this time, Yaya Toure rushed to the box to defend, and Suarez was caught in the middle of a number of people in the box.

Qin Xiong slipped the ball diagonally to the top of the penalty area in the gap.

Gerrard, who rushed up from behind, did not drag the mud and water, and met the ball with a murderous volley with a powerful shot!

The football flew straight to the left half of the goal, only to see Joe Hart pounce for the first time to hit the ball out of the bottom line.

It was a world class save!

After making the save, Hart stood up, clenched his fists, and roared into the field!

It seems to be declaring that the goal they defend will never let Liverpool score today! (To be continued.) )