Chapter 929
Chapter 929
This week can be said to be the most relaxed week for Manchester City in recent months. The Champions League group has already qualified, and the top spot in the group is not even a threat.
In the league, he also defeated a strong opponent, and there was a rare three-day rest period during the period. Although some media exposed the news that Manchester City players went to nightclubs collectively, this did not affect Manchester City.
After all, Manchester City's results are obvious to all, and they are the only winners of the five major leagues today. With such a result, there is nothing Manchester City can blame.
However, the easy time will pass. When the No.12 round of the league comes, Manchester City will have to wind up again, because the next Manchester City schedule will not be easy.
In addition to the two mortal enemies of Chelsea and Manchester United, in December, Manchester City also needs to travel to Japan to participate in the Club World Cup. This is the deadliest schedule.
But before that, Manchester City has to pass Chelsea and Manchester United first. As for the next round of opponents Aston Villa, to be honest, Manchester City does not think that their opponents can pose any threat to themselves.
On the afternoon of November 11th, at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City ushered in the No.17 round of the official match. The energetic Manchester City sent almost all the main lineup.
Goalkeeper Joe Hart, defender Kolarov, Lescott, Kompany, Kolo Toure, midfielder Rodwell, Yaya Toure, Li Feng, striker Silva, Van Persie and Aguero.
Although De Jong has returned to health, Van Basten still chose to let him rest for two more days to be on the safe side, and he is only sitting on the bench at the moment.
This is also the second contest with Aston Villa this season. The two teams have played against each other in the League Cup before. Manchester City won Aston Villa with a substitute lineup, not to mention that Manchester City almost used their main players in this game.
Therefore, from the first minute of the game, Manchester City took advantage of this absolute advantage, and even in the third minute, Manchester City almost scored.
With a long-range shot from Kolarov, Li Feng attracted attention in the middle and then crossed Yaya Toure. The latter missed the opportunity without taking the first shot.
At this time, Kolarov came in from the back, and Yaya Toure passed back when he saw this. The Manchester City full-back made a beautiful arc on the left side of the penalty area.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Guzan was standing on the left at the moment, and it was too late. However, just when Manchester City thought they were going to score, the goal post took up. In the end, the ball hit the goal post and bounced towards the Aston Villa goalkeeper.
Aston Villa was frightened into a cold sweat, and even the head coach jumped up from the chair he had just sat down on, and staged a roar.
However, the gap in strength is too obvious, and Aston Villa's own state is not good, otherwise, they would not be in the relegation zone now.
Three minutes later, Manchester City made a comeback, Silva made a breakthrough from the left and was blocked. Manchester City won a corner kick and Silva sent the ball into the penalty area.
Lescott jumped high and slammed the header, but instead of attacking the goal, he slid the ball to the right side of the goal, where Aguero was lying in ambush at the moment.
Stretching out a bucket, the ball flew towards the Aston Villa goal again. However, at the moment the ball flew into the goal, a foot that should not have appeared suddenly blocked the ball.
"Oh~~~ Stevens, Aston Villa's right back made a contribution. He made a clearance the moment the ball flew into the goal, and Aston Villa narrowly escaped again."
"Although Aston Villa was not scored, the goalkeeper of Aston Villa is very sympathetic, because it is not his goalkeeper who prevents Manchester City from scoring, but the goal post and defender, which has nothing to do with him."
However, the tragedy of the Aston Villa goalkeeper did not end there, because 2 minutes later, Manchester City once again scored Aston Villa's hinterland.
Rodwell and Yaya Toure double-teamed the ball at Ireland's feet, Manchester City launched a quick counterattack, and Li Feng immediately made a long pass from the backcourt after getting the ball.
Find Aguero, the latter teamed up with Van Persie to score Aston Villa's penalty area, however, Van Persie's shot narrowly hit the crossbar under the entanglement of the defenders.
"Oh~~~ I'm sure that Aston Villa goalkeeper Guzan created a magical record. Facing Manchester City's three threatening shots, he didn't even touch the ball, but Manchester City couldn't score a goal."
"Luck, Goddess of Luck doesn't seem to be on Manchester City's side today. Although Manchester City has an absolute advantage and has completed a three-legged threatening goal in less than 10 minutes, they have always missed the goal."
Luck is really hard to predict. Afterwards, Manchester City remained strong. No. 13 minutes, Li Feng also completed the first goal of the game.
Li Feng and Silva switched positions and appeared on the wing. After Silva failed to find a chance in the middle, he split the side. Li Feng waded through Stevens and cut inside the penalty area.
It's a pity that Li Feng's shot failed to help Manchester City break the deadlock. After cutting into the penalty area, Li Feng immediately kicked up a strong shot. This time, Gu Zan finally got rid of his shame and made a flying save, directly crushing Li Feng's strong shot.
No.17 minutes, Aston Villa finally ushered in the first shot of the game, and it was an excellent opportunity, Stevens, this game, the right back can be described as the most active player in the Aston Villa lineup.
He came in from the back on the right and caused confusion in Manchester City's defense, and successfully completed the cross. Benteke headed in front of the goal and blasted the ball.
Fortunately, Joe Hart did not take it lightly like a defender, but used an almost impossible slam to keep the goal clean.
Bouncing the ball is extremely difficult to save. However, after the first save failed, Joe Hart immediately supported his body, raised his left back high, and blocked the ball that was about to fly to the goal after bouncing.
"Unbelievable, Joe Hart, a fantastic save, a world-class performance, although Manchester City's defense appeared to be negligent, but Joe Hart saved his own goal with an incredible save."
Manchester City escaped, but the mistakes in the defense did not escape the eyes of Van Basten. Afterwards, Van Basten also left his seat and came to the sidelines.
For a while, Manchester City's defensive players were sitting on pins and needles, and they didn't even dare to look in the direction of Van Basten. Although Van Basten didn't speak, he stood on the sidelines for 5 minutes.
"Hahaha~~ Seeing the reactions of the Manchester City players, Van Basten's reputation in the team must have reached an incredible level." Seeing the reactions of the Manchester City players, the commentator couldn't help but joked.
(End of this chapter)