Chapter 263
In the 17th round of the league, Manchester City still played at home. In the first half, Aguero played bravely and single-handedly knocked down Swansea's entire defense line.
In the 60th minute of the second half, Manchester City's defense had problems and was penetrated by Swansea's quick counterattack and equalized the score.
Guardiola was extremely disappointed with this defense line.
The club's top management has been in contact with various clubs. In ten days, the winter window will open and it depends on how many useful players can be bought back.
In the 82nd minute of the game, Zhao Yi, who broke into the penalty area, was knocked down.
Aguero took the penalty kick and scored twice, finally winning the game at home.
As the season progresses, the players' physical reserves have declined somewhat, and their spirits are not focused enough.
At this time, strong teams often overturn in the league.
The situation of Manchester City is the same, and because the defense has been unstable, the probability of overturning is greater.
Fortunately, Manchester City's frontcourt is strong enough to keep Manchester City in excellent fighting power on three fronts.
After this game, except for the Premier League, the other four major leagues have entered the winter break.
The players can take a good rest for a while and recover their physical condition.
Premier League players are more unlucky. They still have to continue to fight on the field. The competition in the Premier League is indeed fierce enough, and the injuries of players are much higher than those in other leagues.
On Christmas Day, Aguero invited his teammates to his residence to celebrate the holiday together.
Aguero has a new girlfriend. Silva and Kompany both brought their wives.
Sterling also has a girlfriend.
The teammates who went there all brought their other halves.
Only Zhao Yi and De Bruyne were alone, just making a pair.
Zhao Yi did not plan to find a girlfriend, and De Bruyne had not yet come out of his last relationship.
Courtois caused him too much harm.
At the party, De Bruyne and Zhao Yi had a very happy chat. Zhao Yi told him the reason why he didn't find a girlfriend.
It was too troublesome and would affect his training and competition.
De Bruyne told Zhao Yi that even if he found a girlfriend in the future, he would not bring her to such a party.
He was afraid that what happened before would happen again.
Neither of them drank alcohol, but drank the mate tea that Aguero brought from Argentina.
"Whatever the king of football drinks, we drink. Then aren't we the king of football?" De Bruyne's point of view was very novel, and Zhao Yi thought it made a lot of sense.
On the day after Christmas, the 18th round of the Premier League started in full swing.
Manchester City has played a lot of games recently, but fortunately they are all home games, which is very friendly to the players.
Sunderland, nicknamed the Black Cat, who played away at Etihad, is also a frequent visitor to the relegation zone.
Facing Manchester City, the winning rate is not high.
And in this game, as most people expected, Sunderland had no resistance at all.
Zhao Yi broke through the barrier alone in the first two minutes and scored a goal.
Afterwards, Aguero, Fernandinho and De Bruyne scored a goal respectively.
Manchester City easily defeated Sunderland 4:1 at home.
The defense lost the ball again.
Guardiola was not too happy with the win.
Facing Swansea and Sunderland, the defense made repeated mistakes. Can he be happy?
Moreover, Guardiola was not very satisfied with Joe Hart.
In his offensive system, the goalkeeper must participate in the passing and control.
After the defender inserted, Joe Hart's position would be raised, forming a line of defense with the defender to organize the pull.
As a result, Joe Hart could not adapt to this tactical system.
He thought of his apprentice, Bravo, who was far away in Barcelona.
It's just that Barcelona will not let anyone go in this winter window, and they will buy other players in the winter window, and the goalkeeper is not the first position to change.
Guardiola can't wait any longer.
As soon as the winter window opens, he will wave money and buy people everywhere.
We have money!
There will always be clubs that will bow down to money.
As for the Financial Fair Play Act?
What does it have to do with me as a coach?
That is something the management should worry about.
The team's current record has changed Guardiola's goal.
When he just took over Manchester City, he wanted to use three years to build Manchester City into a championship team.
The first year was a period of running-in and understanding.
Now, he feels that he was too cautious at the time.
He wants the league, the FA Cup, and the League Cup.
The Champions League requires some luck, what if the luck is in Manchester City?
So, he wants the Champions League too!
I want it all!!
Manchester City's frontcourt, especially Zhao Yi's performance, gave him great confidence.
No matter what kind of situation the team has encountered, the final result is good.
Just like cutting vegetables and melons, a bumper harvest on three fronts.
Why give up?
I came to the Premier League with seven goals.
Champion, champion, champion, champion, champion, champion, and the fucking champion!
After defeating Sunderland, Manchester City has been fighting on three fronts this season, with 26 wins, 2 draws, and 28 unbeaten games!
With 16 wins and 2 draws in 18 league rounds, it ranks first in the Premier League. Following closely behind are not Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, or Tottenham.
Not to mention the defending champion Chelsea, which is about to be relegated.
But the biggest dark horse of this season, Leicester City.
The Foxes were promoted to the Premier League from the Championship last season, and were even fighting for relegation at the beginning of last season.
It gradually improved in the middle of the season and finally ranked 14th in the league.
This season, the Foxes' season goal was to stay in the league.
Staying in the league is considered a success.
As a result, under the leadership of head coach Ranieri, after playing a few games, it was found that Manchester City seemed to be the only team that could play in the Premier League this season.
There are no opponents!
Relegation has become a championship!
Ranieri solemnly added an additional clause to the head coach contract. If the team can get the top four and qualify for the Champions League, he will receive a generous bonus. If the Premier League wins, he will get an additional sum of money.
The management thought that Ranieri was not in a good mental state at the time and almost gave up the contract.
Can it be okay to let a fool lead the team?
The result was shocking. After 18 rounds of the Premier League, it was this civilian team that could hold Manchester City tightly.
The Fox Miracle is really possible!
The Fox City, which has been in the English Championship and even the English League One, suddenly broke out this season and became a strong contender for the Premier League championship.
Zhao Yi lay on the bed, looking at his mobile phone.
Ranieri's hair is all white, and the old man is conscientious and diligent.
It's not easy.
Zhao Yi felt a little distressed.
If it is a normal trajectory, Ranieri will lead the Fox City to break through the siege and win the Premier League championship this season.
The most beautiful and moving fairy tale in football since the new century.
Of course, if Manchester City finally collapses due to the schedule and player configuration, Fox City still has a chance.
At least for now, Fox City has little chance.
Zhao Yi exhaled a breath, he will not let the Premier League championship fall by the wayside.
This game, Manchester City must win the game!
Two consecutive draws have allowed Fox City to catch up with a lot of points. If Fox City can beat Manchester City at home in this game, they will only be three points behind Manchester City.
If Manchester City wins the game, they will be nine points ahead.
In this way, it will be a six-point battle.
Both sides will inevitably start to fight.
