Chapter 820: Ups and Downs

The next day, Debora told Glory that he would have to wait at least a month before he could move, so Glory could only practice free kicks at the team's Carrington training base, and he spent all his time outside of formal training practicing free kicks.

Soon the whole team knew that Glory was practicing a free kick.

Mark Hughes also knew.

"That's a good thing." Mark Hughes said to his assistant coach Bowen. "It seems that Rong also knows that there are too many fouls against him now. If he can score from a free-kick, then foul play is not a threat. The stronger Rong himself becomes, the stronger our tactics become......"

He still wanted to rely on Glory.

After beating Liverpool at home, Manchester City seem to have really drawn energy from this victory.

In the next two league games, Manchester City have emerged victorious. In the eighth round of the league, they defeated Newcastle 2-1 away and scored a goal with glory.

In the ninth round of the league, they beat Stoke City 3-1 at home, and although Glory did not score, they indirectly assisted two goals.

Mark Hughes's tactics of relying on Glory don't seem to have any problems, and Glory does deserve to be relied on by him.

After nine rounds of league games, Manchester City has jumped from the previous top ten in the league to seventh in the league with this wave of three consecutive wins, and is only two steps away from the fifth place in the league in European qualification - Aston Villa in sixth place has 17 points, Manchester United in fifth place has 18 points, and Manchester City has 16 points, which is really two steps away, only two points apart.

It seems that everything is getting better.

Perhaps that victory over Liverpool will be a turning point for Manchester City this season.

Speaking to reporters after the game against Stoke City, Mark Hughes said City already knew the right pace.

“…… We made some mistakes at the start of the season but now it's okay and it took us a while to find the right path. Dimitar Berbatov and Robinho are settling in, three wins in a row are just the beginning, and our goal has never changed – to make it to Europe next season! ”

With three consecutive victories and a rise in the rankings, Berbatov and Robinho are deepening their chemistry with the team...... These good things make Mark Hughes look in a good mood and a spring breeze.

Now that there is no criticism of him in the media, he looks at the reporters below and has a full sense of superiority.

At the beginning, these people made themselves miserable, but now?

Mark Hughes has already begun to look forward to the scene when the entire English media apologizes to him at the end of the season, just like the French media who once scolded him after Jacques led the French national team to win the World Cup.

It was the pinnacle of life......

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The three-game winning streak has made the pressure on the team a lot less, the smiles on the players' faces have become more and everyone is in a relaxed mood.

At this time, Rongguang's new home was also renovated in advance and was ready to move in.

So Rongguang invited the whole team to a picnic party in his garden after moving, and the winning streak made everyone feel very good, the atmosphere of this picnic was very warm, everyone brought their wives and children, and those who were not married also brought their girlfriends, and they came to Rongguang's new home to congratulate him on his housewarming.

Sun Hai complained that Rongguang's move made him a little lonely, and Rongguang smiled and told him that his family was welcome to visit his home at any time.

Rongguang's move to treat guests is also specially tracked by paparazzi.

Judging by the media reports, the atmosphere throughout Manchester City is very good.

"I believe that such a happy and united scene also reassures Manchester City fans - Manchester City's future will definitely be better!" So said the local media.

Although Mark Hughes did not attend Rongguang's picnic, he also congratulated Rongguang on moving to a new house: "I knew that moving is a very important event in China, so I didn't go, but I gave a gift......

In an interview with reporters, Mark Hughes said with a smile.

Consecutive wins, excellent results in the team, and a good mood for him.

One qiē seems to be getting better.

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But in the 10th round of the league, Manchester City lost 0:2 away to Middlesbrough.

They didn't extend their three-game winning streak, and the pace of victory came to an abrupt halt.

But at the time, everyone thought it was just a normal up-and-down, and no team could win all the time, so it was normal to lose after three wins in a row.

However, in the next 11th round, Manchester City lost 0:2 away to Bolton.

With two games and the same scoreline, both lost to teams in the lower middle of the league, Manchester City's standings did not change, but the gap between them and sixth place was widened.

At the same time, the pursuers behind him also caught up.

Three wins in a row followed by a two-game losing streak, and Mark Hughes couldn't laugh anymore.

The team's results are so shaky......

But fortunately, next is Manchester City's home game against Tottenham Hotspur, which is a turnaround battle for Mark Hughes.

Tottenham Hotspur finished eleven league games and finished first from the bottom, with only nine points.

After the sale of Berbatov, their strength suffered. Only two of the eleventh league games were won, three were draws and six were lost.

The morale of the team is low, and it is away again.

Manchester City should be comfortable taking down their opponents to earn themselves a breather and stop the team's downward trend.

But the final result surprised everyone - Manchester City lost 1-2 at home to Tottenham Hotspur, who are bottom of the league!

Although Glory scored a goal in the game, it was powerless to do anything about the team's decline.

Three wins in a row were followed by three defeats in a row, and Manchester City slipped from seventh to 10th.

At the post-match press conference, Mark Hughes was again besieged by reporters.

And this time, Mark Hughes didn't know how to deal with it.

He really doesn't know what to say about losing a game like Tottenham Hotspur.

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In the thirteenth round, Manchester City challenged Hull City away.

Manchester City, who have lost three games in a row, are reluctant to continue to lose, and they led 2-1 in the first half and look hopeful of winning this game and getting the team back on the right track.

However, the second half was a sudden change, and Hull's pressing in front of the court made the Manchester City players very uncomfortable, and the team's rhythm was completely disrupted.

Finally, in the 78th minute, Hull equalised.

2:2!

The score remained unchanged until the end of the game.

Manchester City are still winless and have a draw......

Although it is still ranked tenth, this position is already in jeopardy.

However, even more precarious than Manchester City's ranking is Mark Hughes's position.

After three wins in a row, Yiqiē looks fine and Mark Hughes looks like he's going to make a big splash at Manchester City.

But now rumors of his dismissal are rampant in the media.

In the 14th round of the league, Manchester City welcomed another strong opponent at home - Arsenal.

Although Arsenal is currently fourth in the league, there is still a gap between the top two Chelsea and Liverpool, but it is still a tough nut to chew for Manchester City.

"Arsenal are a strong team and the most important thing Mark Hughes should do now is go to church and pray to God that Wing will play like he did against Liverpool to save his position. If Wing can continue to score a hat-trick, maybe there is hope for Manchester City......" Before the game, the Manchester Evening News mocked Mark Hughes's incompetence.

The table of glory of this game is really outstanding.

In the first half, he scored a goal to give City the lead.

However, towards the end of the first half, Arsenal equalised with a goal from Robin van Persie.

In the second half, Glory took the lead again with a header.

Manchester City look hopeful of winning this game.

But at this time, Rongguang fell to the ground in a scramble, and then the team doctor who went up made a substitution gesture......

"Substitution! The team doctor asks for a substitution! Rong can't keep playing like that...... This was a thunderbolt for Mark Hughes! The team's tactics are all about Young, and if Wing is gone, the tactics will ......collapse," Mortenson shouted.

No matter how reluctant Mark Hughes was, he could only substitute Glory off.

And the impact of Glory's injury is not only to make Manchester City lack a core, but more importantly, to shake Manchester City's military morale - Glory has always been the pillar of Manchester City, and his appearance on the pitch has made the players spontaneously trust him and rely on him.

But now he's gone...... Many of City's players were immediately confused – what should we do?

Although the score was ahead, the Manchester City players suddenly didn't know how to play.

And Glory's injury has boosted Arsenal's morale - the most threatening monster is gone, what else do we have to fear?

In this way, the shape of the game took a dramatic turn after the glory fell.

Arsenal played harder and harder, while Manchester City played more and more with less confidence and no form.

In the end, a 2-1 lead allowed Arsenal to chase three goals in a row in the second half, and at home, they lost with a score of 2:4!

"Five rounds in a row without a win! Manchester City have hit rock bottom! Mortensen said at the end of the game.

"It's not a surprise at all." Alan Hansen complained coldly.

"The next league game is the Manchester derby, Young's injury is unknown, and I think Mark Hughes must be anxious like an ant on a hot pan by now...... For Alex Ferguson, Young's injury is good news, and if Wing can't play, he won't have to worry about how to defend against this stronger 'monster'......

'If we lose against Manchester United, I think Mark Hughes' days at Manchester City will almost come to an end. For Mark Hughes, it's a relief...... "Alan Hansen said.

"I wish Young's injury wasn't too serious – a player like him is definitely an asset to all of us on the pitch...... Motensen lamented.