This season, Leicester City's record against BIG6 teams can be described in two words:

Invincibility!

Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United

And now in front of them, only Manchester City is left!

In terms of squad strength and depth, Manchester City are arguably the only team in the Premier League that has the potential to prevent them from winning the title.

As long as Manchester City is won, Leicester City will have a huge lead of 20 points, and the Premier League title will basically be secured.

Even if you are distracted by other races in the second half of the season, there is plenty of room for error.

But if you lose the game, the lead will be 14 points.

That's a full six points between the two!

So, for Leicester, this may be the most crucial game of the season!

However, perhaps it is precisely because they understand the importance of this game that the Blue Foxes are a little nervous both offensively and defensively.

Manchester City's generals are organized by David Silva and De Bruyne to launch an orderly onslaught on Leicester City.

De Bruyne, in particular, was very active in this game, frequently interspersing gaps in the ribs of central defenders and wing-backs, and repeatedly fired left and right shots from outside the penalty area to threaten the goal of the Foxes.

I didn't tell anyone, though.

However, Ding Ding is still haunted by the loss to Ling Feng in the Europa League last year, and the Golden Ball ranking is lower than Ling Feng.

He was a little shy on the surface.

But in his bones, he is a very proud person.

After the Europa League showdown, he had already regarded Ling Feng as his biggest rival.

Just like when he moved to Wolfsburg, he proved that it was the wrong decision for Chelsea to give up.

He also hopes that in this head-to-head confrontation with Ling Feng, he will use his performance to prove to everyone that he is not worse than Ling Feng!

The huge transfer fee that Manchester City spent for him is also worth the money!

De Bruyne!

David Silva!

Stirling!

Aguero!

All four of them are world-class.

This luxurious four-man front court alone was enough to squeeze Leicester City in the half.

Yaya Toure and Fernandinho defended the midfield, avoiding the recklessness and frizziness of the team's backline to a certain extent.

If the offensive pressure is enough in the frontcourt, then the defensive pressure in the backcourt will be reduced a lot.

The opponent's attack was so ferocious that Ling Feng had to retreat to the midfield to help defend.

There is a rare opportunity to counterattack, the moment a teammate hands the ball to him, Yaya Toure or Fernandinho will wrap him up as soon as possible, or directly foul him and stifle the counterattack!

In this game, Ling Feng also felt that the two wingers of Mahrez and Albrighton seemed to be a little tired, and the enthusiasm for cutting forward and running was not high.

As a result, he could only pass directly to Shinji Okazaki, who was in front of him.

However, Shinji Okazaki is highly motivated and flexible.

But the shortcomings are still obvious.

That small body is not enough to see in front of Manchester City's two central defenders.

As soon as he gets on his body, he can't control the ball.

Due to the average state of his teammates in the frontcourt, Ling Feng could only advance with the ball himself when counterattacking.

But under the close marking of Yaya Toure and Fernandinho, he didn't have a good way.

After all, no matter how strong he is, he can't shoot directly from the halfway line

To the good fortune of all Foxes fans, despite the team's repeated setbacks in attack, the defense is still solid.

In the case of Yaya Toure, the current "World Waist", Kante, the future "World Waist", used his ubiquitous arrival rate and clean steals to prove to everyone why he booked the best reinforcement of the season for the Blue Foxes!

Why he is known as the "New Makelele"!

Coupled with Ling Feng's retreat, the Blue Fox's defense basically maintained a tight formation.

Even Manchester City can't break through the entire defense!

Eventually, as the Foxes watched in horror, De Bruyne's direct free-kick from outside the box went just wide of the goal, and the referee blew the whistle for the end of the first half amid a lifetime of exclamation

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The two sides returned to the dressing room with a 0-0 score and a disparity of 2-10 shots.

From the first half of the game, Ranieri sensed that the players were still a little nervous and cautious.

This is the result of the team's lack of experience in competing for the title.

If it's a perennial title contender, they'll focus on key games, but not nervous.

The Blue Foxes, who participated in the Premier League title for the first time, are different.

The more they knew the importance of the game, the more they feared that they could make a mistake on the pitch that would lead to a defeat and a missed opportunity to extend the lead.

On the contrary, they will feel that it is not unacceptable if they can keep a draw at home.

With this mentality, they are not afraid to make moves on the field, nor do they dare to make risky passes.

Once you hesitate, whether it is passing or breaking, you will focus on stability.

For Leicester City, which focuses on quick counter-attacks, if they can't play at the speed or hesitate when switching between attack and defense, the fighter will miss the opportunity.

So, this is fatal for the team's offensive threat!

This is also one of the reasons why they were beaten by Manchester City in the first half.

If it weren't for Schmeichel's excellent form in this game, saving a close-range shot from Sergio Aguero, and Sterling becoming a "happy boy", several shots were either wide or high.

Manchester City had already knocked on the door of the team in the first half

Therefore, the experienced Ranieri knows very well that if he continues to play like this, no matter how strong the defense is, there will be times when he will make mistakes.

A change has to be made!

As a manager, he has an obligation to tell the players how to deal with the situation.

In order to let the players not scruple too much, and in order to arouse the players' desire to fight, Ranieri suddenly came to the center of the locker room with a serious face, and then applauded to attract the attention of the disciples, and then said in a deep voice in English, which is not too fluent:

"Forget about the seventeen-point lead, guys!"

"It's like this is the final battle where if you lose, you lose the championship trophy!"

"And in front of you is a strong opponent who has won the Premier League title before!"

"But in my eyes, you are better than them!"

"What's more, we have beaten fewer Premier League titles?! Manchester United, Chelsea, they are all our losers! ”

"So, go on the field, don't be afraid to make mistakes, and be bold! Let everyone see how determined we are to compete for the championship! ”

Ranieri, who has always been amiable, showed such passion and said such domineering words for the first time.

The players were a little surprised, but they were also infected by the manager's words, and their hearts were surging.

Ling Feng, whose eyes were shining, stood up first and applauded vigorously:

“Come On！ Guys, let's take them out! ”

And the other Blue Fox soldiers also stood up and screamed in unison.

"Kill them!"

"Onward! Blue Fox! ”

Playing chicken blood can be said to be the basic skill that every head coach will have.

The difference between a famous coach and an ordinary coach is that the famous coach can use this skill at the right time, so as to achieve the effect of enhancing the team's combat effectiveness!

Although the coaching style is not that passionate type.

However, at the critical moment when he was closest to the league championship for the first time in his coaching career, Ranieri, who was already in his sixtieth year, couldn't help but talk about juvenile madness!

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"Welcome back to King Power as the second half of Leicester City's home game against Manchester City begins as Sky Sports continues to give you commentary"

"In the first half, the Blue Foxes, who were playing at home, seemed to have some stage fright. Especially with the ferocious attack of Manchester City up front, the defence is shaky."

'If they don't play more resolutely and relaxed in the second half, Leicester may suffer their first defeat of the season.'

As fans sat back in front of the TV with snacks such as Coke, beer, and potato chips, the players from both sides returned to the pitch again.

However, as soon as they stepped onto the turf, City's players immediately spotted a change in their opponents.

The eyes of the Blue Fox players were a little more murderous!

When you look at yourself, you feel like you're looking at your prey, and you're full of aggression.

Pellegrini on the sidelines also noticed the change in the Blue Foxes players and couldn't help frowning.

The heart of this "Chilean engineer" couldn't help but have a trace of doubt:

What's going on?

As his mind turned, he looked to the field.

I saw that the blue fox generals would form a circle, and then the captain Morgan would mobilize:

"The leader was right, it was probably the most important game of our career. So, don't let yourself regret it! ”

With that, the leader of the team stretched out his hand, and the rest of his teammates also folded their hands together.

In the next second, the shouts that shocked the hearts of the Manchester City players sounded from the opponent's half:

"Forward, Blue Fox !!"

With the manager's remarks in the dressing room, the hearts of Leicester City's players were also boiling.

It was perhaps the only time in their careers that they came so close to the Premier League title.

In that case, they better take advantage of this precious opportunity!

So, instead of being tied down, it's better to give it a go!

At least after the game, whether they win or lose, they will not regret the effort and courage they put into the field!

That's it!

In this Blue Fox team, except for Ling Feng, most of the players are players who have been abandoned and given up.

They all have a kind of unwillingness to admit defeat that they are not afraid of heaven and earth.

From the bottom of their hearts, they want to prove to those who give up on them and those who look down on them that they can get their ground in the top flight!

After returning to the first debut season of the Premier League, coupled with this season's unbeaten streak, "I am willing to dare to pull the emperor off the horse!" Courage has become the most distinctive feature of this blue fox!

What about the Premier League giants?

And what about the defending champions?!

I'm a blue fox (spread my hands), fearless!

And the effect of chicken blood is immediate!

In the warm cheering of the home fans, the Blue Fox soldiers suddenly unloaded their inner and physical burdens, and suddenly played more relaxed and more comfortable.

Under the offensive of Manchester City, it gradually began to show the sharpest counterattack this season!

In the 51st minute of the game, the Blue Foxes made a steal in the midfield, and Kante handed the ball to Ling Feng, who directly sent a scalpel-like straight stopper, penetrated the gap in the ribs, and came to the right side of the front.

Mahrez, who stepped forward at high speed, took the ball and cut in with his left foot laterally.

Under Kolarov's follow-up, he completed a good quality shot, and the shot was slightly wide of the goal;

In the 56th minute of the game, Ling Feng came to the side with De Bruyne, and with the help of the fullback, grabbed the ball, and then turned around and advanced with the ball.

Then he hit the wall with Albrighton, who came from the left, and cut forward at high speed.

Albrighton went down the flank, inverted a triangle cross, and Ling Feng, who was outflanked in the middle, pushed it into the far corner, which was saved by Joe Hart!

In the 62nd minute of the game, Manchester City took a corner kick and Otamendi's header was punched out by Schmeichel Jr.

The ball was at the feet of N'Golo Kante and the new Makelele looked up to see his team-mate's movements, but unexpectedly opted to move forward with the ball.

As the two midfielders were staring at Ling Feng, Kante advanced all the way unimpeded, hit the front of the big penalty area, and directly came with a long shot!

The ball was powerful and heavy, but it was slightly angled, and Joe Hart lifted it over the crossbar with one palm.

And then Ling Feng's corner kick created chaos in the penalty area.

Shinji Okazaki took advantage of the chaos to stab, but he was also pressed under Joe Hart to the ground, which blocked this wave of attacks.

In just twenty minutes, the Blue Fox created several extremely threatening counterattacks one after another.

Such a huge change also surprised Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini.

He then turned his head to look at Ranieri who was not far away.

I saw the old Italian coach with a smile on his face.

What did this old brother say to his disciples in the midfield?

Why did the Blue Foxes players in the second half seem to suddenly wake up and start to know how to play?!

No way!

If it goes on like this, it only takes a counterattack and the team's efforts will be in vain!

Must score first before the opponent counter-attacks and scores!

It's time for a change!

As a result, Pellegrini immediately chose to replace Aguero, who was in average form in this game, and replaced it with Ivory Coast striker Boni.

Replace David Silva with winger Keylor Navas before returning Kevin De Bruyne to the middle.

His purpose in doing so is obviously to create crosses with the speed of Raheem Sterling and Keylor Navas on the wings, so as to play a combination of wings and middles.

Not only did he make substitutions, but Pellegrini also waved his big hand on the sidelines, signaling Yaya Toure to press forward.

For Manchester City, they will only need a win to close the points gap with Leicester City.

A draw is equivalent to a loss!

So, even at the great risk of being penetrated by the sharpest team in the Premier League, go all out!

And after this substitution, Manchester City's offensive was even more ferocious.

However, when the game came to the 73rd minute, the situation on the field changed dramatically!

Manchester City continued to attack, and even Yaya Toure pressed to participate in the attack, leaving only Fernandinho to mark Ling Feng.

And Ling Feng's keen intuition told him that the opportunity was coming!

On this side, right winger Keylor Navas made a sudden acceleration on the right flank, and after passing Fuchs, he immediately chose to cross to the ground.

De Bruyne, who was in the middle, ran out of the open space and took advantage of the momentum to putt and shoot, but it hit Huter's chest and bounced out!

N'Golo Kante reacted quickly, grabbed the first point and then lifted his leg to the front of the ball.

And a blue figure wearing No. 7 took the ball and took advantage of the situation, and with an indomitable momentum, he moved forward with the ball at high speed!

Fight back, from now on!

(End of chapter)