February 6th.

The Premier League fixtures continue to advance.

The Leicester players embarked on another road trip on the same day.

They travelled to Manchester for the first time on the day, but not at the famous Old Trafford, but at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium.

It's also a huge and imposing stadium that was originally prepared for the Commonwealth Games and later became the home of Manchester City.

“Ohhhhhhhh……”

On this day, the Etihad, which can accommodate more than 55,000 spectators at the same time, was also full, and more than 40,000 Manchester City die-hard fans came here early to cheer on the team.

On top of that, there's Leicester's more than 7,000 expeditionary fans, as well as some tourist fans.

And in the pre-match press conference.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini was here to speak to reporters.

"How's the team going?" A reporter asked him a question.

"Very good." Pellegrini smiled, "We have good confidence. ”

"Is that confidence for this game? Or is it the upcoming Carabao Cup semi-final second leg here? ”

"All included." Pellegrini replied: "Of course, to make sure we have a smooth semi-final, we will hide something in this match. ”

"Hiding something?" The reporters suddenly became interested and asked, "Can you be specific?" ”

"Some tactical set-ups, against Leicester City."

Pellegrini replied with ease, without revealing much, "Everyone will be able to see it in the next game." ”

"Will the team have a rotation for this game?" A reporter flipped through the information and continued: "Because Leicester City said in advance that the players have sufficient physical reserves, this game will be played with all the main forces." ”

'There will be no rotation in the first half and if we have an advantage or a big disadvantage at half-time, we will make adjustments.

Manuel Pellegrini spoke his mind and continued: "The focus is still on the next game. ”

"Okay, then we'll be looking forward to seeing what Mr. Pellegrini has hidden soon."

A reporter laughed and said that this press conference ended so simply.

And the point about Pellegrini 'hiding things' was also quickly reported and became a big topic.

Three o'clock in the afternoon.

The match officially kicks off at the Etihad.

Since a few days later it was a real life-and-death match between the two teams, and this one was labeled more as an experimental game.

Although there are many people watching, not too many people pay too much attention to the results.

Of course, Leicester City, of course, is still looking forward to winning away from home and improving the Premier League points again.

From the very beginning of the game, they were anti-away and played a swift attack on the road.

Manchester City, on the other hand, have been a bit of a relenting feeling, more of a tentative attacking attempt, with the main focus on defence.

That might be the tone of their next game, the counter-attack.

With a one-goal advantage and two away goals, they will surely focus on defence in their next game.

In this case, the Leicester players played more and more smoothly today, played more and more, and practiced their attacking touch well.

Sixteenth minute of the game.

Mahrez, who was on a hot streak today, broke through frantically on the left flank, beating Manchester City's full-back Sagna and centre-back Otamendi in succession.

"Bang!"

followed by a left-footed blast, and Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart did not react at all, and sent the ball directly into the dead corner of the net!

1 to 0!

Leicester City took the lead comfortably on the road!

The Expedition fans and Tourist fans erupted in cheers, and it was definitely a wonderful goal.

Riyad Mahrez showed a super-high standard in this goal, playing at superstar level.

And the second goal didn't come too late.

Just before half-time, Riyad Mahrez broke through Sagna on the left flank, and Vardy pushed a shot into the net at the feet of Vardy in the middle.

Two to zero!

Riyad Mahrez made a pass and a shot to help Leicester City score easily again!

Riyad Mahrez felt a little crazy today, and it only took a half to beat the Manchester City fans of the Etihad without saying a word.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini did not insist on a victory, quickly running out of substitutions and replacing all three of his team's attackers.

After half-time, Raheem Sterling, Kevin De Bruyne and Sergio Aguero were all on the bench.

David Silva is in good shape and still sticks to the pitch.

In this game, Chen Yufeng, who felt that the team might win easily, also kept an eye on it.

He didn't show much of his improved dribbling skills, and he was still playing in the way he was used to.

After hearing that Manuel Pellegrini said that he wanted to hide something, he also chose to hide something, leaving the real killer move for the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final.

Sometimes, it's the small details that make all the difference in the game.

They are all top teams, and the difference in strength is not too big.

When a change comes out, there are many things that can be changed.

"Bang!"

After returning from the second half, Riyad Mahrez doubled Leicester's lead with a stop-out effort in the 59th minute.

Three to zero.

There is no suspense at all.

The rest of the game was a very easy time for the players on both sides.

One side gave up without psychological burden, and the other side got three points steadily.

Everyone waited for the time in a wave of kindness, and finally waited for the moment when the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game.

"Beep! Beep! Beep ——! ”

With these three whistles, the game is over.

The twenty-two players on the court gradually had a tense atmosphere.

Everyone looked at each other's bodies with resolute expressions, expectant and nervous.

Obviously, they all know that this is not a real battle between the two teams.

With Manuel Pellegrini hiding something, the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final four days later was the real do-or-die moment for the two teams.

After the game, the Leicester City players gathered around to celebrate.

Regardless, they still gave the fans a big win away from home, earning three more points!

Ranieri stood in the middle of the players, pointed to the lawn under his feet, and said seriously: "Rest well after going back, don't slack off in training these days." ”

"In four days, we'll be back here for an official battle with them!"

"I'm not going to talk nonsense, I'm going to tell you it's going to be an easy match, and if you want to make it to the final, you're going to be eligible for the title......"

Ranieri's expression became resolute, and after looking around, he said excitedly: "You know how to do it! ”

"Good!"

Leicester's players responded quickly, and the joy of winning and the desire to reach the final were intertwined, making them very emotional.

"Come on! Leicester! ”

"We're going to be finalists! We're going to kick Liverpool's ass again in the final! ”

"Come on! Believe in ourselves, and at the same time, don't underestimate the enemy! ”

Everyone cheered each other on, and then walked towards the players' tunnel.

In this game, Mahrez, who won the best player with two shots and one pass, did not participate in the post-match press conference, but pushed Chen Yufeng out.

Chen Yufeng didn't shirk anything, and followed Mr. Ranieri to the post-match press conference.

"62 points in 25 rounds of the Premier League, which is a somewhat ambiguous score, doesn't Mr. Ranieri have any other opinion?"

As soon as they sat down, the reporters on the scene began to pry Ranieri's mouth as soon as they came up.

This is their way of creating topics, and the reporters are not brainless, except in special circumstances, they are still very friendly in person.

Face to face with players and managers, they are the underdogs.

When they return to their own newspaper outlets, they will turn it around, and they will use clichés to add fuel to the topic.

'Not at the moment, it's just one step closer to my goal and we could secure Europa League qualification. Ranieri didn't take the lead, just replied simply.

"Where's Yufeng? What are your thoughts on this. A reporter asked again.

'I'm not Leicester manager, so I'm not going to answer that kind of question. Chen Yufeng smiled and shook his head.

Ranieri gave him an appreciative look, and the two looked at each other with a smile.

The reporters at the scene suddenly felt a little helpless, and then turned the topic to the most critical and important EFL Cup semi-final.

"On the 10th, the second leg against Manchester City is going to start here, is the team determined to challenge for the final place?"

"Of course." Ranieri nodded, still maintaining a steady tone, expressing his desire and putting himself in a vulnerable position, "But since we were 2-1 down at home in the last game, it will be a difficult game. ”

"But I think the players will try it if they really want to."

He's always like that, he doesn't like to show off.

"What do you two think of what Mr. Pellegrini said he was hiding?"

"Let's keep the same as ever, and we'll keep the same way we played." Ranieri smiled slightly, but didn't say more.

As for Chen Yufeng next to him, he finally caught such a good opportunity, and chose to come up and make a joke to ease the atmosphere.

"Actually, I personally have something hidden, and this will be a real killer move, I believe in myself."

Chen Yufeng shrugged, and then showed a puzzled look, "As for what Mr. Pellegrini hid, I couldn't figure it out, and I thought about it for a long time. ”

'Although the game is played at the Etihad, this is the last competition for Manchester City to compete for the title this season.

'Once he loses, Pellegrini will have no shame to see the Manchester City fans again.'

"So I'm pretty sure." Chen Yufeng waved his hand, with certainty in his expression: "He must have hidden the ticket home, and he is embarrassed to take it out now." ”

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