Chapter 514
Manchester City (3-1-4-2)
Goalkeeper: Joe Hart
Defenders: John Stones, Nicolas Otamendi, Danilo
Midfielders: Li Lei, Kyle Walker, David Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Fernandinho
Forwards: Sergio Aguero, Gabriel Jesus
Liverpool (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Simon Mignolet
Defenders: Alberto Moreno, Joel Matip, Ragnar Klavan, Alexander Arnold
Midfielders: Emre Can, Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum
Forwards: Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane
On September 19, the fourth round of the league match between Manchester City and Liverpool finally arrived.
The Etihad Stadium was bustling with fans coming to watch the game in an endless stream. Manchester City fans in blue jerseys and Liverpool fans in red jerseys mixed together to form a sea.
In the streets and alleys, vendors were busy selling various team souvenirs and snacks, and the air was filled with a strong football atmosphere and laughter.
In the square outside the stadium, fans gathered in groups of three or five, singing songs to support their respective teams.
In Manchester City's official fan area, a huge TV screen played a review of Manchester City's recent exciting games, attracting many fans to stop and watch.
On the billboards on both sides of the street, huge posters of stars such as Li Lei, Aguero, and De Bruyne can be seen everywhere, making people feel the strong pre-match atmosphere.
As the game time approached, fans poured into the stadium one after another.
The Etihad Stadium was full of spectators early, and the blue and red fan areas were clearly visible.
Manchester City fans cheered for the team with their unique songs and slogans. On the huge electronic screen, the historical battle data and wonderful moments of Manchester City and Liverpool were repeatedly played, further igniting the enthusiasm of the fans.
The flags of Manchester City and Liverpool were hung around the stadium, showing the glorious history of the two teams. The flags and banners in the hands of the fans were waving in the air, creating a warm atmosphere for the upcoming game.
The Manchester City diehard fans area on the main stand has become a blue ocean at this moment. They sang Manchester City's team song "Blue Moon" in unison, and the sound waves swept the entire stadium one after another.
On the court, the players of both teams have started warm-up training.
Manchester City's players were practicing passing and shooting under the command of Guardiola. Li Lei, as the core of the midfield, was particularly focused.
On the Liverpool side, Klopp kept passing tactical instructions to the players, and the players were practicing fast passing on the field.
The fans in the stands were also cheering for their team in various ways. Some fans even brought drums and horns to try to create more pressure through sound.
The TV broadcast camera kept switching, capturing every wonderful moment inside and outside the stadium, and fans around the world felt the warm atmosphere of this battle through the screen.
Manchester City fans sang the team song, waved flags and banners, and expressed their support and expectations for the team.
The few Liverpool fans were not to be outdone, and they also cheered for their team with songs and slogans.
The fans of both sides formed a huge confrontation in the stands, adding more passion and highlights to the game.
As the game time approached, the atmosphere inside and outside the stadium reached a climax.
The Etihad Stadium became a sea of joy, and everyone was looking forward to the fierce confrontation that was about to begin.
Due to Kompany's absence, Li Lei, the vice-captain, served as the captain of Manchester City in this game.
This was his first time to become the captain on the court, and he was inevitably a little excited and nervous.
In the player's tunnel, his teammates congratulated and teased him.
"Hey! Li, how does the captain feel?" De Bruyne teased with a smile while tying his shoelaces.
"You'll know when you become the captain!" Li Lei responded with a smile, feeling a sense of responsibility and honor he had never felt before.
David Silva came over, patted Li Lei on the shoulder and said, "Relax, Li, we all believe in you, you will do well."
"Thank you, David. I'll try my best." Li Lei nodded, feeling the trust and support of his teammates.
As they stepped into the stadium, cheers from all around the Etihad Stadium surged like a tide.
The enthusiasm of the home fans gave every Manchester City player a sense of endless motivation.
As the captain, Li Lei stood at the front of the team, raised his arms to greet the fans, and the blue ocean at the scene suddenly eruptedThere was a more deafening cheer.
De Bruyne looked around at the Manchester City fans, smiled and said to Li Lei: "Do you hear their voices? This is our source of motivation."
Li Lei nodded, and a sense of pride surged in his heart. "Yes, Kevin. We will definitely not let them down."
Aguero also came over and said: "Captain, we are all following you, we must win this game today!"
"Of course!" Li Lei said firmly.
After the warm-up, Li Lei, as the captain, led the team to the center circle to prepare for the game.
He kept high-fiving each teammate to cheer them up.
When he walked to Joe Hart, he stopped deliberately and said to the experienced goalkeeper: "Joe, the defense line has a heavy task today, everyone must concentrate."
Joe Hart smiled and responded: "Don't worry, captain, I will guard our goal!"
The whistle for the start of the game sounded, and Li Lei, as the captain, led Manchester City to start the attack.
The atmosphere inside and outside the stadium reached its climax. Every pass and every steal attracted cheers and applause from the audience.
Li Lei ran on the field, feeling the responsibility and honor of being the captain, and also enjoying every moment of the game.
Manchester City players were extremely dedicated on the field. They were not only fighting for victory, but also fighting for the fans who supported them.
As the game progressed, Li Lei gradually found the rhythm as a captain. He constantly commanded and encouraged his teammates, leading them to attack Liverpool's defense wave after wave.
The whole stadium was infected by the fighting spirit of Manchester City players and the enthusiasm of the home fans. Today's Etihad Stadium is destined to belong to Manchester City.
As soon as the game whistle sounded, the two sides immediately launched a fierce fight.
Neither Manchester City nor Liverpool was willing to give up half a point in this game.
Only 6 minutes had passed, and Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi decisively tackled in a defense to stop Salah's breakthrough.
But this tackle was a little impatient and directly tackled Salah. The referee pulled out a yellow card without hesitation.
