Stepping into March, spring is blooming.

Ye Yifeng, as the captain of Manchester United, leads by example, and is particularly focused and serious in training.

Regardless of the impact of injuries and stoppages that United have experienced in the first half of the season, at this stage, there must be a resolute plan to execute in the general direction for the final sprint of the season.

Carrick showed some good qualities at this time: stubbornness.

Top coaches have such qualities.

Although it may seem stupid for a rookie head to go his own way, the top head coaches' insistence on their own ideas and directions is almost rigid and stubborn.

Last season, Manchester United relied on attacking dominance.

There's no reason for Carrick to change this season.

At the same time, the defence's performance in the knockout rounds of the Champions League also prevented him from making changes.

Even Mourinho's defensive philosophy spokesperson failed to reverse the DNA in United's bones.

Carrick admits that he does not have Mourinho's ability, and at the same time, as an assistant coach, he has witnessed the difficulties and ups and downs of Mourinho along the way.

It's not about looking for a comfortable way to go, but it's the obvious strength of Manchester United is attacking.

With this in mind, Manchester United's training and preparation for the game, as well as their pre-war mobilization, will be cheering in this direction.

Manchester United visited the Etihad Stadium on 5 March.

Before the game, Pep Guardiola and Carrick did not go toe-to-toe, but they both showed extraordinary caution and importance to this game.

Even if it's not the top battle, it's definitely directly related to the championship.

Manchester United must win this game to level Manchester City on points.

Manchester City, on the other hand, cannot simply hope for an unbeaten result to continue to suppress Manchester United.

Because there's also Liverpool!

If Manchester City can't win, there is a good chance that they will give up the top spot.

Liverpool sits on the mountain to watch the tiger fight this round!

As long as they win West Ham United, they will be able to reap the benefits.

The players of both teams made their debuts, and the Etihad Stadium was noisy!

Both the Red Devils and Blue Moon fans were cheering on their teams.

It's a derby that neither side can afford to lose!

"Good afternoon, dear spectators, and welcome to the 28th round of this season's Premier League at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

Manchester City and Manchester United's Manchester derby!

It's the pinnacle clash between the league leaders and the defending champions.

Manchester United are only three points behind Manchester City, a gap that can be said to be almost non-obvious before the second half of the title race is over.

But if United can't walk away the win at the Etihad Stadium today, then the title race will not be in their hands.

Manchester City will naturally be looking to complete their revenge on Manchester United at home.

Manchester City's record against Manchester United in recent years has not been good, and a win is hard to find!

This season, Manchester City finally stopped the small and steady decline in results over the past three seasons, but before the end of the league season, it was difficult to say.

Let's take a look at the starting line-ups for both teams.

Manchester City started 433.

Goalkeeper: Edson.

Defenders: Walker, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo.

Midfielders: Bernardo Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne.

Forwards: Ferran Torres, Grealish, Phil Foden.

Inadvertently, Manchester City seem to have completed the renewal of their forward line.

England superstar Phil Foden, Spain's new golden boy Ferran Torres.

Looking at Sterling, Jesus, and Mahrez sitting on the bench, it can be understood that the strength of Manchester City's strong squad is extremely envied by all European giants, but it can also be interpreted that when the times abandon you, you won't even say hello!

Pep Guardiola has lost faith in Raheem Sterling.

Fleet Street once joked that there are only two players who can make Guardiola feel bitter in the Premier League, one is Manchester United captain Ye Yifeng, and the other is Raheem Sterling.

Manchester United also started 433 away today.

Goalkeeper: David De Gea.

Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Maguire, Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw.

Midfielders: McTominay, Pogba, Fred.

Forwards: C Ronaldo, B Fei, Ye Yifeng.

Manchester United are still two superstars up front, and their attacking prowess is unquestionable.

Carrick, meanwhile, used Diogo Dalot today and left Aaron Wan-Bissaka on the bench, looking like he was looking to get the most out of United's attacking prowess.

There is no doubt that Dalot is more attacking than Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Just looking at the starters of both teams, there will definitely be an exciting battle at the Etihad Stadium today!

Manchester City's supernova up front versus Manchester United's superstar.

Hehe, the game starts right away, let's wait and see. ”

Accompanied by the referee's whistle.

Manchester City took the lead in kicking off, and in the roaring cheers of the fans, Manchester City did not delay in the slightest, and directly pulled the rhythm to the full!

Kevin De Bruyne was the first to feed Phil Foden on the left-hand side of the pitch, and the Prince of Manchester City swooped down on his bike on the left side of the penalty area to burst into the direction of the baseline and play the advantage of attacking depth before crossing directly.

Maguire was slow to block and it was clear at a glance that he didn't enter the game at the same pace as his opponent.

Manchester City has the advantage of being at home, and they naturally have an advantage in starting to attack.

When the ball flew in front of goal and was fired towards goal by Grealish pad, De Gea did not attack, relying on the reaction in front of the goal line to fall to the ground and stretch his leg to block.

The football happened to be blocked by him!

Amazing!

It's as if the god-level reaction of De Gea has reappeared in the world!

Manchester City fans let out a sigh of loss and almost climaxed on the kickoff!

Manchester United fans are on the lookout.

Manchester United's defence has improved this season, but they will still be inconsistent in top-level encounters, or a bit of a dish, when they are not at their best.

The good thing is that Manchester United don't live on defence.

The Red Devils immediately launched a fast attack and returned the color.

When Luke Shaw received Ye Yifeng's return pass on the flank, he dribbled inside to contain the defense and sent a cross.

Pogba took the initiative to pick up the middle and send in a through ball before Rodri blocked.

Ye Yifeng cut inside to the left position in front of the penalty area to lead the ball and took the initiative to retreat, just retreated one step to open the distance with Dias, and then lightly rubbed the ball on the spot and passed it diagonally into the right rib of the penalty area.

Cristiano Ronaldo ran inside to try to head the ball in goal, but the ball with a strong in-spin grazed his hair.

Still a step slow!

Seeing that he was the biggest threat did not change the trajectory of the football.

Manchester City fans should breathe a sigh of relief.

But the reality was that in the next second, everyone's eyes widened in horror.

The ball bounces off the ground in front of the six-yard penalty area and spins into the far corner of the goal!

Ederson was fortunate not to hand over his center of gravity at the first time, and his temporary reaction was also top-notch, and he saved the ball with his left fingertips in a hurried save!

Ye Yifeng's kick just now is both a pass and a shot!

Manchester City fans instantly raised their throats.

Ye Yifeng observed Manchester City's defense and found that their defense today was more targeted, but not conservative!

Manchester City is at home, so they can't be conservative if they want to win.

Or Pep Guardiola has not played defensive counter-attacking tactics for a long time since Dream Three Barcelona took off.

He doesn't change his style of technique for the sake of an opponent.

This is the embodiment of the stubbornness of the top coaches.

In the 6th minute of the game, Manchester City attacked quickly, and Ferran Torres ran down the right side to receive the ball and pass it back.

Grealish took the initiative to pick up the ball and then kicked the ball out of front for B Silva, who looked like he was about to burst into the box but abruptly chose to turn the ball diagonally back to De Bruyne.

De Bruyne got rid of McTuomine and cut to meet the ball in front of the penalty area, and shot directly into the goal!

The soccer ball with his right foot flew straight to the top right corner of the goal like a cannonball!

De Gea's save was powerless!

It's a great game!

"The ball is in! De Bruyne scores from distance!

Manchester City take the lead at home!

Today, Manchester City played more quickly and fluidly up front, with the team working together to make a splash.

If Manchester City are the best team in the Premier League in terms of teamwork, I believe no one will argue with it.

They have lacked consistent and strong attackers over the years, and Sterling has had some seasons of good performances, but has been out of step at key moments, with a series of empty goals costing City's efforts throughout the season.

That's why Pep Guardiola has accelerated the renewal of Manchester City's forward line.

But today it was De Bruyne who stepped up first!

Manchester City leads defending champions Manchester United 1-0 at home! ”

Blue Moon fans celebrated wildly.

It's not a climax at the kickoff, but it's definitely a climax at the beginning!

Pep Guardiola performed the same as Simeone, not only did he not have the ecstasy and excitement after the goal, but he didn't even dare to smile.

If the ball had been in the slam time, he would have gotten carried away with emotion.

But this goal came too early, it's not bad, it's just that the more time you have, the more variables you have!

De Bruyne raised his fist and roared in celebration, he had not won a major trophy for three years in a row, and it was unbearable for him!

After all, he is over 30 years old.

The peak season is to play one year less than one year.

The United crowd will be under a lot of pressure after conceding the goal.

Ye Yifeng clapped his hands to boost the morale of his teammates.

It only takes a few minutes to play each other, and even if you just look at it, you can see that Manchester City are in good form today.

United have to get into the groove as soon as possible and threaten.

Do they have a problem?

Not necessarily.

It can only be said that the defense is this strength.

How about the offense, this game has only just begun.

Carrick was a little irritable about the Lightning conceding the ball.

He glared at the two midfielders who started today, Mike Tuominay and Fred!

What's the use of asking them if they don't work?

Technically, Manchester City can't be stopped.

Wouldn't it be a foul?

You don't need him to teach you, do you?

Forgot what was in the Mourinho era?

McTominay and Fred looked solemn, gritting their teeth and feeling fierce.

The situation forced them to come up with some defensive effect.

Manchester City can't be allowed to pass back and forth unscrupulously in front of the pitch and play them like fools!