Reborn Liverpool

Chapter 290
2月3日英国当地时间12:30，2017/18赛季英超26轮第一场赛事在特富摩尔球场展开争夺，曼城客场1比1战平伯恩利，曼城连续3个客场不胜。

In this game, Manchester City had an advantage on the scene, but they were still unable to expand the score and were equalized by Burnley before the end.

After the game, Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said he was happy with Manchester City's performance and encouraged Sterling, who missed a great opportunity.

In Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Burnley, Guardiola rarely chose only 17 players (11 starters + 6 substitutes) on the roster. Guardiola also explained this, But it was this explanation that was ridiculed by Manchester United star Gary Neville, who bluntly said that Gua Shuai's miserable appearance was a joke.

According to Gua Shuai, he really can't make up the last substitute to supplement the 18-man roster:
"I wanted to take 18 players, but they were all injured. I could have called 1 player from the second team to the first team, but they (second team players) played a game on Friday and the second team can't be in the order of appearances. Before Yaya Toure and Zinchenko, so I didn't take them."

Then Gary Neville mocked Guardiola's answer:

"I wish he hadn't given that answer. I think it's a joke, absolutely a joke. If you're a Manchester City youth coach, call Pep Guardiola and ask about it."

Neville continued: "Although you can choose someone to put him on the bench even if the second-tier team just played a game on Friday, we can also temporarily forget the second-tier team. The team is still there. Guardiola can take a child and go away with the team to help this little player, put him on the bench, let him have the experience and feelings of the Premier League, and also boost his morale."

"If you're the manager of Manchester City's youth team or reserve team, you must think I'm wasting my time. Forget about how much money Manchester City have already spent, it's like a protest to have only six substitutes. I don't know why. Deora is going to sell that idea everywhere."

"I don't know why Guardiola wants to sell this (only six substitutes) theory. It's really bad that he didn't choose to bring a youth player. Really too bad. I can assure you, Manchester City's youth team coach And the reserve team coach will get very frustrated by this, I guarantee you. If he continues to carry this theory (to the draft list), then next time he may only select 6 substitutes. Or put your bench all Fill it up."

Zhang Mai and Neville have the same opinion. No matter what purpose Guardiola has for acting miserable, the FA cannot change the schedule for him, not to mention Manchester City is the most embarrassing team in the Premier League!

However, Manchester City's draw made the Red Army, who postponed the game for two days, rejoice. In Salah's words: "This is our chance to widen the points gap."

……

On February 2th, Liverpool faced Tottenham at Anfield Stadium, which was the highlight of the 5th round of the league.

利物浦近11战热刺仅本赛季客负1场，其余10场取得7胜3平。利物浦近20个主场对阵热刺仅负1场，其余19战取得14胜5平。

Starting lineups for both sides:
Liverpool (4-3-3):

22 - Mignolet;

66-Arnold, 3-Maguire, 4-Van Dijk, 26-Robertson;
14-Henderson, 10-Zhang Mai, 7-Milner;
11-Salah, 9-Firmino, 19-Mane.

Tottenham (4-2-3-1):

1 - Lloris;
2-Trippier, 6-Sanchez, 5-Vertonghen, 33-Ben Davis;
15-Dell, 19-Dembele;
23-Eriksen, 20-Ali, 7-Sun Xingmin;
10 - Harry Kane.

Klopp did not dare to neglect, and still formed the main formation of the previous game, but replaced the goalkeeper with Mignolet.

Tottenham's Uncle Bo naturally has a lineup to win the world. As long as there are no injuries, Tottenham's starting lineup is basically fixed.

Zhang Mai and Sun Xingmin exchanged greetings before the game. The two had no apology for teaming up to drive Australia out of the World Cup. Instead, they were full of expectations for the upcoming Champions League and World Cup.

At the start of the game, Liverpool took the lead in only 3 minutes. Dell made a mistake in the backcourt melee. Salah scored a single low shot from 10 yards, 1-0.

Then Ben Davis passed the ball, and Eriksson's shot from the left side of the penalty area was blocked by Maguire.

In the 14th minute, Mane broke into the left side of the penalty area and made a pass, and Vertonghen made a timely clearance.

In the 18th minute, Trippier passed the ball, and Sun Xingmin's shot from the right side of the penalty area was blocked by Van Dijk's sliding shovel.

In the 25th minute, Milner's pass from the right side of the penalty area hit Sanchez and then deflected. The ball missed the left post.

Then Arnold hit Salah with a peripheral volley in the corner melee and deflected it out.

In the 32nd minute, Arnold made a cross from the right, and Firmino missed the goal with a header from 10 yards.

In the 41st minute, Salah made a free kick from the left, and Van Dijk's header went wide of the goal.

Before halftime, Dembele's low shot from 22 yards was confiscated by Mignolet.

In the first half, the two sides had mutual offense and defense. Liverpool, who played at home, had a slight upper hand, caught the opponent's mistake and scored 1 goal, leading 1-0.

The confrontation between the two teams in the second half was still fierce, with quick offensive and defensive transitions. Tottenham, eager to get back the score, slowly gained the upper hand.

Tottenham almost equalized in the 57th minute. Ali made a direct pass. Sun Xingmin's single-handed shot from the left side of the penalty area was saved by Mignolet. Ali's supplementary shot from outside the penalty area missed.

Then Eriksson made a cross and Harry Kane's header was confiscated by Mignolet.

In the 64th minute, Klopp, who saw the situation was not good, hurriedly arranged a substitution. Chamberlain and Wijnaldum came on the field to replace the poor Mane and Henderson.

In the 73rd minute, after diving on the right side of the penalty area, Ali pestered the referee to ask for a penalty kick, and was given a yellow card by the sharp-eyed referee.

Tottenham equalized in the 80th minute. Eriksson made a pass from the left and was cleared. Wanyama, who had just come off the bench, volleyed into the upper left corner from 25 yards, 1-1.

Tottenham missed the opportunity to win in the 87th minute. Mignolet threw Harry Kane in the penalty area. The referee sentenced to death was protested by Liverpool players. After discussing with the line referee, the referee still awarded a penalty kick, but Harry Kane pointed The ball was shot in the middle and was saved.

The morale of Liverpool, who survived the catastrophe, was greatly boosted, and they launched a large-scale attack on the hinterland of Tottenham.

Liverpool almost won the game in the 91st minute. Zhang Mai cut into the right side of the small penalty area and shot into the upper corner under the double-team of several Tottenham players.

2-1!This is Zhang Mai's 27th league goal this season.

Tottenham equalized in the 94th minute. Lamela, who came off the bench, fell under Van Dijk's defense in the penalty area, and Harry Kane made another penalty kick.

2-2!This is Kane's 100th goal in the Premier League, 4 goals more than Zhang Mai, who has played for more than two seasons.

At the end of the game, Liverpool and Tottenham drew 2-2. After the game, the Red Army soldiers were a little frustrated, because after all, they failed to score all three points when Manchester City tied away to widen the point difference.

Tottenham's 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the away game was very satisfying. Pochettino accepted media interviews after the game:
"It was an exciting game and I was calm because I thought the team played well. It felt like we dropped two points, we played so much better than Liverpool," Pochettino said. "Both penalties were correct, I have nothing to say, it's not controversial. People complain about the referee sometimes, but when they did nothing wrong, they should tell everyone."

In this game, Wanyama scored a beautiful long-range world wave. Pochettino said: "I signed Wanyama at Southampton and signed him again after I came to Tottenham. Fantastic goal, I'm happy because he helped the team get a point."

"That character is important, we conceded first but we were always in control and when you analyze the 90 minutes, Tottenham were the better team. We always wanted to do our best. , The team has always shown character and characteristics, today we played this game with the goal of winning, but it takes time to change history.”

Kane took two penalties tonight and missed one. Pochettino said: "We never hesitated to give him a penalty. Congratulations to him for scoring the 100th Premier League goal of his career."

After the final whistle, Kane and his team-mates celebrated his deadly stoppage-time penalty.Afterwards, Kane said to the broadcast camera: "You can't give me two chances."

When asked if he would be satisfied with the final result of the game, Kane replied: "We should have maintained the 1-1 score and should have won, but unfortunately, it ended in a draw."

"All teams want more from Liverpool, that's what Premier League champions do!"

Zhang Mai's answer after the game was also eloquent, blocking a lot of gloating remarks.

The results of other games in this round are also out:
Manchester United beat Huddersfield 2-0 at home, Lukaku broke the deadlock, Sanchez scored the first goal to expand the score, Manchester United jumped to third in the league after this victory, but still 12 points behind Liverpool.

Arsenal beat Everton 5-1 at home, Ramsey hat-trick, Aubameyang scored in his debut, Koscielny scored and Mkhitaryan assisted 3 times.

In the whoscored score after the game, Mkhitaryan scored a game-high 9.9 points and was also named the best player of the game.

Chelsea lost 1 to 4 away to Watford, Chelsea still ranked No.4 after losing streak.

(End of this chapter)