I don't just score goals

Manchester City, fresh from a win at the Allianz Arena, are keen to beat Chelsea at home to move to the top of the table.

Pellegrini is equally ambitious.

Guardiola was defeated by him, now it is Mourinho's turn.

Manchester City and Chelsea face off at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City started 4312.

Goalkeeper: Joe Hart.

Defenders: Zabaleta, Kompany, Mangala, Krarov.

Midfielder: Milner, Fernandinho, David Silva, Fernando.

Forwards: Hao Qiang, Aguero.

Chelsea started 433.

Goalkeeper: Courtois.

Defenders: Ivanovic, Terry, Cahill, Azpilicueta.

Midfielder: Matic, Fabregas, Ramirez.

Forwards: Willian, Diego Costa, Hazard.

The coaches of both teams were sitting on the coaching bench waiting for the battle to come.

The focus player Lampard frequently attracted camera attention while sitting on the bench.

Chelsea fans didn't want to take a second look at Lampard.

Out of sight is pure.

With the referee's whistle, the game officially started.

Mourinho's second year in charge is often horrific.

Whether at Chelsea, Inter Milan, or Real Madrid, this "law" has been confirmed.

Therefore, in the second year after he joined Chelsea, all Chelsea players were almost at their peak in terms of fighting spirit and staffing.

In addition, last year's team received the influence of Mourinho's technical and tactical indoctrination.

This team has indeed shown strength at the start of the Premier League that cannot be underestimated.

But everyone knows the style of Mourinho's team.

Not surprisingly, they came to the Etihad Stadium and launched a defensive counterattack.

Manchester City will naturally not be fooled.

Just like they would not be made impetuous by Bayern Munich's passing control at the Allianz Arena. They had foreseen it and were naturally aware of it.

Hao Qiang, Aguero, and David Silva attacked the key points, and the players in the midfield and backcourt provided appropriate support.

Manchester City's offensive routine is relatively simple.

Hao Qiang was harassed by Matic's powerful confrontation at the front of Chelsea's penalty area.

There are few defensive midfielders who have the strength to compete with Hao Qiang.

After all, European football is no longer the beastly waisted era that Vieira used to be.

It is more about integrating technology and defense.

Hao Qiang has a confrontation advantage against many teams' defensive midfielders, but he loses this advantage against Matic.

But he was not at a disadvantage.

Trying not to stick to the ball and cooperate with teammates as much as possible makes it difficult for Matic to have an outstanding defensive performance while working hard.

Facing Chelsea's tight defense, Manchester City's lack of offensive creativity was once again exposed.

But Chelsea does not have a particularly ideal output environment for fast breaks.

Hazard walked quickly with his arms on the left, and William flew with him on the right.

But once you reach the dangerous area, there aren't many ways to do it.

Azar tried to force the attack but failed.

Willian worked hard to create opportunities for Diego Costa.

Diego Costa joined Chelsea from Atletico Madrid with high fighting spirit and surging fighting spirit.

This Brazilian forward who was naturalized by Spain is obviously different.

Other Brazilian forwards can rely on talent and talent to gain a foothold in the top leagues of European football.

Skillful and flexible dribbling, dazzling breakthroughs, and wonderful and deadly shots.

But Diego Costa is more like the opposite of a Brazilian player.

Simple, crude, and cruel!

He roams a wide area in the frontcourt and has little chance most of the time.

But he actively participated in the anti-robbery and harassment work.

This is an advantage.

But the key is that he has a lot of additional little moves when facing off against his opponents!

When receiving the ball from the side, he turned around and hit the spot where the football bounced.

Zabaleta had already blocked his path, but Diego Costa directly slapped Zabaleta on the underside of the neck while running.

It looked like an unintentional move in an overly intense confrontation.

But Zabaleta could feel that the other party must have done it on purpose!

Then he got into a tangle when he grabbed Fernando, and the two fell to the ground together.

Diego Costa deliberately pressed on the opponent and couldn't get up!

Fernando shook him off abruptly, and then breathed sweet fragrance on him angrily.

Diego Costa, on the other hand, was particularly tough and was separated from Fernando by the referee when he went to bull.

The evil man has a clear face.

Manchester City players began to be disturbed by Diego Costa.

When chasing the football that was about to fly out of the baseline, Mangala braked suddenly as soon as he crossed the baseline, but Diego Costa followed closely and bumped into him, causing him to fall to the ground unprepared.

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The mentality of Manchester City players exploded.

They complained to the referee one after another.

Diego Costa turned around and left as if nothing happened.

The Premier League's penalty scale is lenient.

Instead, it became Diego Costa's paradise.

Chelsea not only have a mentality off the field, they also have a mentality like Manchester City on the field.

The overall rhythm of the game was never smooth.

Chelsea's conservatism versus Manchester City's lack of creativity.

The only thing left in the game was a heated confrontation.

Hao Qiang, Aguero, and Silva tried long-range shots from the outside.

It is basically difficult to create shooting opportunities in the penalty area.

But Hao Qiang's extremely high-quality long-range shot was saved by Courtois.

It was a highlight in an otherwise dull game.

Mourinho looked at Hao Qiang, his love for talent rose again.

If Diego Costa didn't have a troublemaker style, I'm afraid he wouldn't think that his opponent is so good.

But Hao Qiang is currently the most perfect example of a center in European football.

It's a pity that Chelsea can't have such a green monster.

Hazard is very eye-catching in dribbling and controlling the ball in the frontcourt, but he can't find a suitable kicking opportunity but is still busy.

The first half of the game is over.

The two teams ended goalless.

Chelsea are in no rush.

Teams that play counterattack can pin their hopes on the last minute.

But it seems that Manchester City needs to find a way.

Because he is very passive at the strategic level.

Chelsea can accept a complete exit from the away game.

Manchester City is unwilling to let go at home.

But it would be absolutely unfair to say that Chelsea's offense poses no threat at all.

In other words, it is foreseeable that if Manchester City strengthens its offense, the space in the backcourt will greatly improve the individual combat capabilities of Hazard and Willian.

Diego Costa's performance will definitely be better by then.

Pellegrini chose to stay put.

Return to the court in the second half and change sides to fight again.

Hao Qiang, Aguero and Silva can increase their freedom.

Before kick-off, the three of them gathered together and whispered.

After all, you have to think of a way.

Otherwise, the situation would be too passive.

Hao Qiang said to the two of them: "I will go to the goal to grab the ball, and you will give me the high-altitude ball.

One person passes it on, and another person follows it up.”

Aguero and David Silva looked at each other and nodded in agreement.

They understood what Hao Qiang meant.

This is also considered a helpless solution.

What if it creates chaos and can fish in troubled waters?