Green Field Eunuch

Chapter 375 Van Persie, feeling smug and self-satisfied
The game continued, but the situation on the field remained largely unchanged.

Manchester United continued to firmly dominate Manchester City. Although Manchester City managed to launch some attacks, they did not pose much of a threat.

Conversely, Manchester United's attacks repeatedly penetrated Manchester City's penalty area, putting Manchester City's goal under constant threat.

Ferguson watched from the sidelines with great satisfaction. Although he wasn't entirely sure why Guardiola didn't field Shan Yongzhuo, it was definitely a good thing for Manchester United.

If Manchester United can defeat Manchester City away from home in their first match of the new season, it will definitely be very advantageous for them.

Although it's just the Community Shield, it's still a championship, especially since they beat Manchester City, which is enough to greatly boost the morale of Manchester United's players and fans.

Guardiola kept directing from the sidelines, but unfortunately it didn't have much effect.

The first half passed by in this way, minute by minute.

Manchester City failed to equalize, but the good news is that they held on and were only one goal behind Manchester United at home.

At halftime, Guardiola pointed out the problems in the front, midfield, and defense, and also gave special instructions on the attack.

Guardiola especially instructed the four midfielders to control the tempo.

"You must keep the ball under your control and look for opportunities through constant one-touch passing!"

"Jack, especially you, the team's rhythm is under your control, you must control the ball!"

"Yes!"

New signing Rodwell had no choice but to obey Guardiola's every word.

The other players didn't say anything either; most of them were honest and easy-going players like Silva and Milner.

However, some players were very dissatisfied.

Yaya Touré is a typical example.

He was criticized by Guardiola for his frequent forward runs in the first half, but it was clear that Yaya Toure was not buying it.

He pursed his lips, seemingly not taking Guardiola's words to heart.

Aguero was also a dissatisfied player. He was unhappy because he didn't send Shan Yongzhuo on. In the past, with Shan Yongzhuo on the field, the defense he faced was only secondary, and it was easy for him to get opportunities.

However, in this match, with Shan Yongzhuo absent, he had a very tough time playing.

Manchester United's defense focused on him, which made it very difficult for him to play.

However, Aguero didn't dare to put on an indifferent expression like Aya Toure.

After all, Guardiola, though a newcomer, is a championship-winning coach with a well-established reputation; he's not some nobody.

However, if we're talking about dissatisfaction, the one who's most dissatisfied is Shan Yongzhuo.

He could tell that Guardiola was deliberately trying to suppress him, and he could guess the reason to some extent: it was simply because he disliked Guardiola's tactics.

but……

There's nothing we can do about it!

Guardiola wants to transform himself into an attacking midfielder, and also take control of the ball and organize the attack.

This is not his forte at all, and although it seems that Shan Yongzhuo is the core player, this kind of core player actually reduces Shan Yongzhuo's chances of scoring goals.

This is something Shan Yongzhuo cannot tolerate.

Guardiola glanced at Shan Yongzhuo, who seemed quite angry, and after thinking for a moment, he still didn't intend to substitute him.

"No, I must persevere!"

"If I compromise now, my tactics will not be able to be implemented in the team. In that case, what difference would there be between me and Mancini?"

The stubborn Guardiola stuck to his approach.

So, after the start of the second half, Shan Yongzhuo continued to sit on the bench.

After the start of the second half.

Manchester City continued to stick to their possession-based style of play, but it was clear that they were unable to gain any advantage on the field.

In contrast, Manchester United's attack was significantly simpler and more efficient than Manchester City's.

Relying on the playmaking and orchestration of defensive midfielder Cleverley, and utilizing the attacks from Ashley Young and Valencia on both flanks, they constantly threatened Manchester City's goal through simple and efficient wing play. The Manchester City fans in the surrounding stands grew increasingly dissatisfied.

For two seasons now, they've never seen Manchester City struggle to score a goal.

More importantly, their top goal scorer, Shan Yongzhuo, was relegated to the bench.

This dissatisfaction reached its climax at the 65-minute mark.

In the 65th minute, Manchester United's attack once again reached the penalty area.

Valencia crossed from the wing, and Van Persie pounced on the loose ball in front of the goal, directly breaching Manchester City's net.

0:2.

Manchester City are down by two goals at home.

Robin van Persie, who scored twice, excitedly rushed to the stands below the Manchester United fans to celebrate.

This was his first game for Manchester United, and his brace was an absolutely outstanding performance.

On the other hand, Manchester City fans were extremely dissatisfied.

"We want an order!"

"one!"

"Let Dan play!"

"..."

The stadium was filled with the murmurs of discontent from Manchester City fans.

Guardiola's face was ashen, but at this point he could no longer hold on. If he lost to Manchester United at home in the first game of the new season, it would be a huge blow to him.

"Single, prepare to enter the arena!"

After hearing this, Shan Yongzhuo didn't say much and went straight to warm up.

In the 68th minute, Shan Yongzhuo replaced Aguero.

When Shan Yongzhuo appeared, Al-Ittihad erupted in excitement.

The stadium announcer cheered: "Now entering the game is Dan, the king of Al-Ittihad. Although there isn't much time left in the match, I believe that as long as Dan enters the game, there is still a chance!"

Manchester United, your era is over!

With Shan Yongzhuo's appearance, Manchester United's players did feel nervous, especially Carrick and Vidic in the back line.

The two men were old rivals of Shan Yongzhuo, so they naturally knew how terrifying Shan Yongzhuo was.

Ferguson was extremely nervous on the sidelines.

There was nothing he could do; the shadow cast by Shan Yongzhuo was simply too great.

"Guys, we have to hold this position!"

Ferguson could only pray silently that Manchester United could hold off Shan Yongzhuo.

Shan Yongzhuo decided to give Manchester United a warning first, so he retreated to his own half and looked at Clichy, who was holding the ball at that moment.

"Gail, pass it over here!"

Without hesitation, Clichy passed the ball directly to Shan Yongzhuo.

Shan Yongzhuo's expression was very serious. In Krish's opinion, Shan Yongzhuo was angry.

He wouldn't bother with the Manchester City champions, and as for Guardiola's tactics, who cares?

When Shan Yongzhuo got the ball, he was really angry, so he decided to give Manchester United a hard time.

Then, everyone saw Shan Yongzhuo take the ball and begin his charge from 25 meters out in his own half.

Manchester United players immediately tensed up, having experienced Shan Yongzhuo's solo run across the entire half before.

At this moment, they dared not relax in the slightest.

(End of this chapter)