Chapter 918: Great Saint Bell
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The commentators are emotional, but on the pitch, the players are not so emotional, and the most important thing for them now is to help their team defeat the opponent.
After taking the lead, Villas-Boas did not change any tactics, not to mention Manchester City's side, the two sides still attacked, and Manchester City still had the advantage.
In the twentieth minute, Li Feng completed the first shot of the game, but unfortunately, Li Feng's shot did not come to Manchester City for anything.
Yaya Toure stepped forward, and in Yaya Toure's bones, he didn't like pure defense, and of course, he could make some sacrifices if the team needed to, like before.
And in this game, Yaya Toure returned to the familiar position, although it is still dominated by Li Feng, but this is still very different from in the back.
In the midfield position, Yaya Toure's responsibility is to defend and intercept, but now, he needs to attack, he needs to cover for Li Feng, and of course, Li Feng will help him in turn.
For example, this time, Yaya Toure received a pass from Li Feng and attacked with the ball, and also forced Sandri Ranieri, if it wasn't for the fact that there was no shooting route, Yaya Toure would definitely get up.
In the end, Yaya Toure crossed Li Feng, who had been in ambush for a long time, and in the face of the rolling ball, Li Feng was faced with a heavy cannon, but unfortunately, the ball was slightly higher than the crossbar.
reciprocated the favor, and then, Li Feng also sent a pass to Yaya Toure, and the roles of the two were completely reversed, and Li Feng held the ball in front to attract the defense.
Yaya Toure was ambushed on one side, and after Li Feng rushed to the outside of the penalty area to attract all the defenders, Yaya Toure followed up with a long-range shot.
It's just that the two are really partners, Li Feng's long-range shot is very high above the crossbar, and Yaya Toure's long-range shot is off the goal.
In the 27th minute, Tottenham returned a long-range shot to Manchester City, which was cut in from behind by Huddlestone, and Dempsey moved sideways, although Dempsey was definitely not fast, but the rhythm of the ball was very good.
Zabaleta could only retreat to block Dempsey's breakthrough route, but in the end Dempsey did not force the ball and chose to pass, Bale was in front to attract firepower, and Huddlestone took the opportunity to plug in.
Bale returned a back-heel pass and Huddles fired a long-range shot into the pocket for Joe Hart, however, today was not destined to be Joe Hart's lucky day.
In the 35th minute, Tottenham unexpectedly extended their lead, and this time, the goal was the heart of Tottenham's masterpiece, Wales St. Bale.
Lennon's quick breakthrough cross, Adebayo and Kompany penalty area, so far in the opening period, under Kompany's defense, Adebayo has not had many chances.
This time was no exception, but compared to the previous forced goal, this time Adebayo chose to play for his teammates, which is the most important reason for Boas's choice.
But obviously, except for the beginning, Adebayo did not do well after that, and if it weren't for Tottenham Hotspur taking the lead, Boas on the sidelines would have been angry.
Bale, the Welsh Saint actually shook off Boateng and rushed into the Manchester City penalty area, Adebayo carried Kompany's header back to the point, and the ball just fell in front of Bale.
"goal~~~2:0, Tottenham, Tottenham leads 2:0 at Manchester City's home stadium, Adebayo header returns, Gareth Bell follows up with a direct shot, Joe Hart is useless even if he judges the right direction."
"Adebayor, although Ade's performance so far has not been satisfactory, but now, with this assist, he has completed the task given to him by Boas."
'Gareth Bale, one assist, one goal, there is no doubt that the Tottenham leader is the best player of the game at the moment, and even in this game, his limelight completely overshadowed the heart of Manchester City.
'Manchester City are dangerous, Tottenham are not Fulham, they are a strong team in the Premier League now, they are in the first group, they are in the top four.
"Finish~~~Finish~~~Finish" and Tottenham fans seemed to have seen the end of Manchester City's winning streak after seeing Bale score the second goal.
You know, last season Manchester City broke the best start in Tottenham Hotspur's history for decades, and now, they have a chance to end Manchester City's winning streak and prevent Manchester City from attacking the longest winning streak in Europe's top five leagues.
But it's the Etihad, and the cheers of the Tottenham fans are quickly suppressed by the Manchester City fans, which is the only thing the City fans can do.
On the sidelines, Van Basten's brows couldn't help frowning, for the so-called record, in Van Basten's heart, it is actually dispensable, as the so-called lost my life, I am lucky.
Van Basten is more concerned with the outcome than the record, as Manchester United, who played a day before Manchester City, have already won Queens Park Rangers, and if City cannot win, City's six-point advantage will be gone.
Don't underestimate the advantage of these points, if City can maintain their six-point advantage until the Manchester derby, it will be a huge psychological advantage for Manchester City.
However, if the points difference is pulled to within three points, then Manchester City, as the leader, will face huge pressure, and may even lead to a mid-season collapse.
Look at the current Chelsea to know that at the beginning of the season, Chelsea was the only team in Manchester City, and the standings have always been ahead of Manchester United, but after losing to Manchester United, Chelsea collapsed directly, and now, it has been three rounds without a win, this round, they faced Liverpool and won a draw again, and the points gap with Manchester United is getting wider and wider.
If Roberto Mancini doesn't find a way to halt the slump, then Chelsea are likely to be on the back of the drain and out of contention.
Moreover, in the thirteenth round, Chelsea will face the challenge of Manchester City, you know, Mancini has always wanted revenge, but in the current situation, it is too difficult for Mancini to want revenge.
Of course, this is something that Mancini and his Chelsea need to deal with, regardless of Manchester City and Van Basten at the moment, now Van Basten and his Manchester City need to deal with the opponent in front of them, the team that is currently 2-0 ahead.
On the field, the game has restarted again, and soon, the ball came to Li Feng's feet again, Manchester City began to fully penetrate the Tottenham half, and as the core of the team, Li Feng knew very well that at this time, his core should stand up. (To be continued.) )