Carragher was right.

To say that Mourinho and Pep Guardiola are brothers, no problem.

Because when the two were young, they worked together in Barcelona for three years.

At that time, Pep Guardiola was a player, the captain of Barcelona.

Jose Mourinho is Barcelona's young assistant coach and is equally energetic.

Although Mourinho is eight years older than Pep Guardiola, the two are like-minded.

Pep Guardiola is Barcelona's midfield commander and has a mastery of pass-and-control football.

Although Mourinho is an assistant coach, he has a very high understanding of football and a deep understanding of tactics.

Although the two have a master-apprentice relationship, they are more like friends in private.

In three years, the two have formed a deep friendship.

However, after that, the two were exposed by the media and had a rift.

Rumours have it that in the summer of 2008, Barcelona considered putting Jose Mourinho in charge, and Mourinho was more than happy to do so.

But then Guardiola took the initiative to ask for help, communicated deeply with the management, and finally became the new coach of Barcelona.

In other words, it was Guardiola who snatched Mourinho's Barcelona position, which made the relationship between the two fall apart.

But there is also a theory that Barcelona president Aymeric Laporte has invited Mourinho to coach, but Mourinho himself refused.

Someone analyzes the reason.

Perhaps the Portuguese did not want to live in the shadow of Cruyff, after all, the Barça dynasty was the country he laid down.

It is also said that Mourinho's mentors Robson and Van Gaal have a bad relationship with Cruyff and have even been publicly torn apart, so Mourinho does not want to have contact with Cruyff.

It was also said that Mourinho did not like Cruyff's frequent interference in the management of the team, and he wanted maximum power.

In any case, in the end, Mourinho failed to get together with Barcelona and became a mortal enemy.

Even Barcelona fans once denied that Mourinho had ever been with the team.

And Mourinho's-for-tat against Barcelona naturally translates to Guardiola.

It's hard to tell the grievances.

But that's the beauty of football.

At this point, the players from both sides have finished their warm-up and returned to the locker room.

In the dressing room, the two coaches had different tactical arrangements.

Pep Guardiola: "We continue to play pass-and-control football in this game, we will definitely be able to beat Manchester United, stabilize the defense, keep the attacking pressing!" ”

Jose Mourinho: "In this game we are defending and counterattacking, making sure that the defense is okay, and we must seize the opportunity to counterattack, we must be fast, we must ensure efficiency!" ”

Players from both sides enter and the game is about to begin!

"Hello viewers, this is Sky TV, I'm your old friend Alan Shearer,

"Next to me is Carragher, a guy who likes to complain, and today it was still the two of us who explained the game.

"Today is September 10th, the fourth round of the Premier League, the Manchester derby.

"I'm sure everyone is looking forward to this game as much as we are.

"A pair of old enemies have finally come together in the Premier League, and it's a derby, so there's so much to watch in this game.

"The tactical fighting style of the two new coaches has made countless fans look forward to it.

"The wonderful matchup between the two sides' new summer signings will make countless fans enthusiastic,

"And both teams are currently winning all three Premier League games, accumulating 9 points, ranking first and second in the league.

"The result of this game also has a direct impact on the league standings.

"It's still early to end the league, but it's definitely nice to be able to beat a sworn enemy.

"So today both sides are on the scene with their main forces.

'On the side of Manchester United, they sent a 4-2-3-1 formation,

"Goalkeeper David De Gea,

'Ashley Young, Smalling, Eric Bailly and Valencia,

'Ander Herrera and Marouane Fellaini,

"The three fronts, Wayne Rooney and Mkhitaryan,

"Ibrahimovic in the center.

'Pogba was suspended today because he got a red card in the last game.

'Carrick also didn't recover from an injury and didn't start.

"Even so, this lineup is still good both offensively and defensively.

'Herrera and Marouane Fellaini are both defensive stalwarts and have a lot of running ability.

"Xia is very good both offensively and defensively, and this game will definitely be the core of the team.

"Mkhitaryan on the right has been in good form lately, and Mourinho has brought in a winger of good quality.

'Veterans Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney are also in great form.

'Manchester United are desperately looking forward to winning at home to their city rivals today.

'Manchester City, they put out a 4-3-3 formation,

"Goalkeeper Bravo,

"The back four Kolarov, Otamendi, Kompany, Sagna,

"The three midfielders David Silva, Fernandinho, De Bruyne,

'Strikers Nolito, Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling.

"There are also stars on the bench such as Sane, John Stones, Gundogan, Klich, Zabaleta, Fernando, etc.

"Compared to Manchester United's squad, Manchester City's attacking power is significantly better.

"Especially their combination before the end, which is more energetic and impactful.

"Pep Guardiola has brought in a lot of reinforcements this summer, but most of these new signings are not in the starting line-up at the moment.

"55.6 million euros brought in young defender John Stones,

"The talented winger Leroy Sane, who bought for 52 million euros,

"German midfielder Gundogan, who bought for 27 million euros,

"The three new signings, who spent 130 million euros, were all on the bench today.

"Only goalkeeper Bravo and striker Nolito were in the starting line-up.

"Both of them are worth only 18 million euros,

"It can be seen that Pep Guardiola is definitely not a coach who determines the starting line-up based on value and clarity.

"But in the second half, these new signings definitely have a chance to play.

"Manchester City will definitely have to maintain the strategy of passing and possessing football in this game.

"Pep Guardiola loves this style of football the most.

"Let's see if Muhammad is the stronger defensive, or is the Gua's better passing?

"The referee's whistle blows, the game begins!"

Alan Shearer was right when he said that Pep Guardiola's side continued to maintain consistent passing control in this game.

Unlike Barcelona, they seem to have accelerated more than their traditional passing.

This is a characteristic of the Premier League teams, so the last few games of Manchester City have looked good and not as dull as some of Barcelona's games.

As soon as the game began, Manchester City fell in the middle and back in a row!

11 passes, Manchester United's high pressing is all in the air!

However, the United players did not blindly chase after them, they retreated in formation and defended solidly.

But the attacking tempo of the Manchester City players has risen!

They have quite a feeling for this game!

The ball goes to the left and David Silva sits a through ball!

Aguero sprints quickly, and the anti-offside position is successful!

Shoot on the penalty line!

De Gea quickly falls to the ground to save!

The ball is blocked out of the net!

A minute later, City's attack was back up!

This time after the ball was passed in the middle, De Bruyne on the right suddenly kicked out!

The ball arcs straight into the box!

Half-high ball, Sterling found the front point accurately!

It was the only gap between Ashley Young and Fellaini!

This pass is world-class!

Great opportunity for Manchester City!

(End of chapter)