I don't just score goals

Etihad Stadium.

In the 8th round of the Premier League, Manchester City faced the challenge of Tottenham at home.

Tottenham new coach Pochettino expressed his respect for Manchester City before the game.

He set the tone first.

Tottenham and Manchester City are not on the same level at all.

This conclusion is obvious.

In his first year coaching Tottenham, he wanted to give himself a step up first.

Tottenham enjoyed a brief period of one or two years in the Premier League when Gareth Bale emerged.

But it was limited to challenging the monopoly structure of the traditional big4 at that time, and it was not yet high enough to compete for the championship.

Later, after Boas struggled with it for a period of time, it is now a piece of cake.

It's too early to say whether Pochettino is the man behind Tottenham's revival.

Manchester City does not take Tottenham seriously, but this is a reality that has never changed.

Tottenham's cards are not bad, at least compared to the mid-table teams with a lot of passers-by, their players are not unknowns.

There are also ordinary stars with good reputations like Eriksen, Soldado, Lloris, etc.

But the cards pale in comparison to Manchester City.

After resting on the FIFA match day, Hao Qiang is full of fighting spirit.

After the start of the game, he frantically attacked Tottenham's defense.

No matter whether he performs well or poorly, positively or negatively, his opponents will definitely regard him as a serious concern and their number one blocking target.

Hao Qiang is entangled with Kabul and Dell one after another, which is very scene-stealing.

Amid the enthusiastic cheers of Manchester City fans, Tottenham did not come to the away game and directly knelt down and handed over 3 points to Manchester City.

Actively launching attacks made the scene extraordinarily unrestrained.

Lamela showed off his skills and Soldado missed the opportunity.

Tottenham fans sighed.

In the 13th minute of the game, Hao Qiang received a pass from Navas in the penalty area. As a result, the ball passed behind him. He stopped suddenly and turned around and headed the ball back to David Silva.

Immediately afterwards, David Silva stopped the ball with his chest and sent a wonderful pass.

After Aguero cut inside, he kicked the ball into the open area behind Kaboul and sent the ball into the lower right corner of the goal.

Aguero ran and roared passionately in celebration.

It seems that his return to South America on FIFA match day did not affect his condition.

There's even a bit of a hot trend.

Hao Qiang ran to congratulate the opponent on the goal. The atmosphere in the Manchester City team was particularly exciting and joyful.

Pochettino looked at the situation on the field thoughtfully.

To restrict Manchester City, we must first block Hao Qiang!

But this is not enough.

It is also necessary to freeze Aguero to have a high probability of containing Manchester City's goals.

But it is impossible to completely block the two of them with just one back line and one or two defensive midfielders.

Because although there may seem to be a lot of these people, it is impossible to ignore the threat of ball possession from other Manchester City players.

So there was only one way.

Defensive counterattack!

It is impossible to restrict Manchester City without counterattacks.

What are you thinking about?

If you add a superstar and a top star, can you prevent him if you don't prevent him?

How did Bayern Munich die?

A lesson from the past.

Coming to the Etihad Stadium today, Pochettino still had an observational attitude.

Look at the gap between the Premier League's strength ceiling and Tottenham's open-handed attack!

Manchester City's midfield and backfield are still affected by the FIFA virus.

Gave Tottenham many opportunities.

In the 23rd minute of the game, Soldado penetrated Demichelis' defense.

Kompany had the foresight to cover the ball and intercept.

As a result, Soldado's shooting route was blocked, and he decisively passed the ball back in an inverted triangle.

Eriksen moved forward and changed the direction of the ball into the penalty area. He volleyed the ball from the left rib and sent the ball into the lower right corner of the goal.

All Manchester City fans rolled their eyes!

Thunder explodes again!

Kompany didn't want to say anything to Demichelis either.

Already numb.

Tottenham seemed to see hope and their morale was boosted.

Manchester City kicked off, and Hao Qiang was still tightly guarded on the front line, so he continued to contain the screen and play a fulcrum role.

In the 28th minute of the game, he changed positions with Aguero and then cut inside.

Just after receiving Aguero's pass, the ball changed direction and crossed, and the next step was to take a shot.

Kabul stretched out his legs and tripped him to the ground.

The referee's whistle sounded and he pointed at the penalty spot in the penalty area.

Hao Qiang was depressed.

It's better to let him shoot directly and be sure of it.

Aguero took the penalty and scored it instantly.

Aguero, who scored twice, was particularly excited and roared in the corner flag area with a strong demeanor.

Pochettino also thought about trying to prevent counterattacks.

But when the score is behind, how to prevent counterattack?

Unless Manchester City is full and ready to fight Tottenham, they must grind Tottenham on the ground.

Otherwise, those who are ahead will definitely strengthen their control and defense after the meeting.

really!

Manchester City's attitude changed subtly after Tottenham kicked off.

The offensive organization is more patient, and the defensive line shrinks significantly.

Hao Qiang tried two long-range shots from the outside, but Lloris made a brave save to resolve the danger.

The first half of the game is coming to an end.

Tottenham's offense was unable to pose a threat, and Manchester City's fast break was flourishing.

Hao Qiang changed positions with Aguero again and then crossed the ball from the wing and cut into the penalty area. Facing Kabul again, his passing moves were extremely coherent and skillful.

Even compared with Kabul's movement speed, he seems to be very flexible.

Obviously having passed Kabul, Hao Qiang took the next step to shoot.

Danny Rose shoveled him from behind and knocked him to the ground.

The referee's whistle sounded and he pointed to the penalty spot again.

Manchester City generals rushed to besiege Ross.

I think his actions are lethal.

Hao Qiang sat on the ground and rubbed the area where he was kicked.

These legs already have a lot of bruises and scars, and I have long been used to them.

Compared with the pain that would go away if he eased it off, the missed opportunity made him even more disappointed.

Aguero came over and patted him on the shoulder and said: "It's another penalty kick. Come on."

Hao Qiang was pulled up by him, shook his head and said: "No need, let's see your hat trick."

Aguero did not insist. When the dispute subsided, Danny Rose received a yellow card.

Manchester City fans cheered for Hao Qiang.

Although Hao Huang has not scored yet, he has already created two penalty kicks for the team.

Then everyone waited to celebrate Aguero's hat trick.

Aguero faces Lloris again.

Run-up, shoot.

There was an uproar.

The football slides past.

Flying.

Aguero flew away and stood there with a depressed expression.

Tottenham fans breathed a sigh of relief.

If we enter the locker room two goals behind, I'm afraid today's game will be almost over.

Halftime is over.

Players from both teams returned to the locker room to take a rest.

Hao Qiang did not comfort Aguero.

Not necessary.

As a striker, who has never missed an opportunity?

It's just that Aguero was obviously in good form today, but he didn't expect to fly.

Pochettino thought a lot in the visiting team's locker room, but ultimately did not let the team fight a counterattack.

At least let the team show some courage.

When the score is behind, a conservative style of play can easily lead to a "surrender" attitude.

It's not just as simple as losing the game.

Pochettino also wants to see how Tottenham performs in a headwind situation.

And there is still a big headwind today!