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And their appearance also allowed Manchester United's youth academy investment to pay back in an instant.

In the end, before the end of the game, Rooney once again expanded the score for Manchester United with a heavy bombardment.

The whole game ended with [-]-[-], and Manchester United played a super big victory!

A massacre, a mass extinction!

After this game, discussions about the FA Cup semi-finals in six days gradually began to ignite.

After all, this is also a cup match at the semi-final level, and one of the two winners will become the final champion of the season.

The opponents in the two games are also very interesting.

The first is Arsenal vs. Liverpool. The two home teams have similar jerseys. It can be called another double-red derby.

Then there is Manchester United against Manchester City, the old rivals of Manchester City who have met twice this season.

They will continue to light the flames of the Manchester Derby in the final.

However, the recent state of Manchester United has really worried Guardiola's team and fans.

This can be seen in some forum comments before the game.

"Guardiola seems to have lost his magic. He was double-killed by Manchester United in the league, and there is nothing he can do every time."

"Manchester City's lineup is definitely a championship lineup, and the owner of the team has invested a lot of money. If the Premier League has no chance, it would be good to win the FA Cup."

"Manchester United just won [-]-[-] in the last game. On the other hand, our city drew Everton [-]-[-]. The huge state gap makes me really unhappy."

"If Guardiola can't find opportunities to limit Lu Chenfeng and Manchester United in this game, I will have doubts about his ability."

"Indeed, three kills in a single season will cast a shadow on players' hearts."

"But Manchester United are too strong, most teams are double-killed by them."

"..."

This is a comment in the Manchester City post bar. Most of them are fans who prefer Manchester City or the home team is Manchester City.

Even they have some doubts about the team's final results, let alone other fans.

This is directly mapped to the Manchester City club.

On February 27th, there is still one day before the start of the game.

Manchester City Administration Building, in the coach's office.

Guardiola is having an urgent meeting with members of the coaching staff.

It can be seen that the head coach who has won many honors looks a little haggard at this moment, and there is also a heavy meaning deep in his expression.

"Let me see, we've been chatting for so long, and we can't find a good way to talk about it. Why don't we just play the one we are most familiar with."

An assistant coach who has been with Guardiola for a long time said: "I have tried everything before, but I still can't restrain Lu Chenfeng and Manchester United as a whole."

"In this case, let's be ourselves, play our ball-handling offense, and start from the integrity."

"As long as the players are in good condition and strong in execution, we will still have some opportunities through some fine-tuning."

"If we think about some insidious tricks and niche styles of play, and abandon the ones we are most familiar with, as long as the opponent scores a goal, we will be completely defeated."

His words were recognized by many people in the office, and there was a sound of agreement immediately.

"Yes, I think he's right."

Another assistant coach said: "Don't think too much, just play what you are most familiar with."

"This is not a harmless Premier League loss. It is a single-elimination cup game. If you are restricted by your opponent, you can score a goal."

"Waiting for us will be eliminated. This is very serious. Everyone knows that Pep promised to the top management before the season that there must be at least one champion."

"Now the Premier League can basically be abandoned, and the same is true for the Champions League. We voluntarily abandoned the League Cup early, and there is only one FA Cup left."

"If this tournament is eliminated again, there will be a lot of pressure on Pep and us from the top management."

"..."

After he finished speaking, there was a deep voice in the office.

Indeed, Guardiola had guaranteed a title before the season.

As long as they win a championship, not only their handsome position will be guaranteed, but also a high bonus reward from the oil boss.

But if it fails...

Then you will fall directly into the abyss, and the pressure will be very high.

Guardiola sat on the spot and touched his chin, as if he was still thinking about some dirty tricks.

He looks more realistically, and always wants to do his best to make the team's winning percentage higher.

Otherwise, if you just play like that, it will basically be [-]-[-], Manchester United [-], Manchester City [-].

But in the end, after much deliberation, he decided to listen to everyone's opinions.

Indeed, as they said, if you think of another way to play, if you use it well, you can play four or six.

However, there is a high probability that it will not be used well. Then Manchester City will even open [-] with Manchester United, and he can no longer gamble.

"Then play like this? This is the starting list I decided for tomorrow's game, take a look."

Guardiola finally made up his mind and pulled the tactical board over for everyone to see.

…………

The next day.

Sunny Etihad Stadium.

The scene was full of seats, cut in half by blue and red.

The fans of the two teams held up the team's flags, beat the gongs and drums, and gave out a burst of cheers, setting the stage for the semi-final of the FA Cup.

These two teams today are the two most promising favorites to win the championship.

The winner between them will be unanimously believed by the media and neutral fans to win the final championship.

In another game, Arsenal and Liverpool have been in a relatively average state recently.

The afterglow of the old coach Wenger will not last long, and the scumbag Klopp who has just arrived has not yet completed the reconstruction of the Red Army.

Only Manchester United, which is in full condition in the British Peninsula, and Manchester City, which is excellent overall, have the strength to win this FA Cup!

Of course, this is not guaranteed to happen.

Football is round, everything is hard to say.

"Now, please focus our attention on the player channel. Players from both sides are about to come out and start this battle of Tianwangshan!"

In the commentary seat on the sidelines, He Wei appeared here, commenting on the live broadcast for the fans of Huaxia, "Manchester United double-killed Manchester City in the two rounds of the Premier League this season."

"Compared to Blue Moon, they have stronger self-confidence, a more relaxed state of mind, and a more comfortable state!"

"As for Blue Moon Manchester City, they will definitely seek a chance to avenge their shame, kill Manchester United, enter the final, and win the final championship in one fell swoop."

"This Manchester Derby will be the best and most important one in the Manchester Derby this season, no doubt!"

At the scene, in the player channel.

Players from both sides took the little caddy's hand and walked out.

The 22 starting athletes kept looking at their old opponents at this moment, with fighting spirit in their eyes.

De Bruyne is constantly moving his ankle. Manchester City may have lost the previous game, but he didn't.

His superior performance went beyond the scope of the team, enough to make the fans of rival Manchester United applaud him, even if he was still a loser in the traditional sense when facing Manchester United.

But he proved to the world that he has the strength to become the world's number one midfielder.

He also proved to Mourinho that he was wrong to abandon him at Chelsea!

The two defenders, Stones and Otamendi, also stared at Lu Chenfeng with sharp eyes at the moment.

They have suffered too much from this player, and today they must concentrate and strive to completely prevent him from death.

Lu Chenfeng looked at them with a smile on his lips.

He could see what the two of them were thinking.

But he can only wish the two of them luck after the 10-minute match.

Two 10 minutes ago, he was bound to score a goal.

Because of the law of cause and effect, in the last game against Middlesbrough, it was full again...

"good luck."

"You too."

When the players from both sides entered the field, the two head coaches, these two old opponents who had played against each other countless times, stood on the sidelines and hugged each other with high fives.

"Today we don't have any specific tactics, just fight for integrity."

Guardiola said something with a smile and told Mourinho directly.

This is nothing to tell Mourinho, every team generally plays like this.

It's no secret.

It's just that he was obsessed with ghosts in the first two games, trying to use other efforts to beat Manchester United.

"I'll look forward to it."

Mourinho smiled heartily, high-fived Guardiola again, then turned and returned to the bench.

Next, the audience and the fans watching the broadcast all over the world focused their attention on the field.

The commentary from Ittihad on the spot also guided the fans and started the final countdown.

"Ten Nine...Six...Three Two One!"

As the last English number was shouted, there was a burst of strong cheers at the scene, and the referee also blew the whistle for the start of the game, "Beep!"

"boom!"

Aguero sent the ball in the middle circle for Manchester City. As a hero who once won the championship, he continued to appear at the forefront of the team today.

In midfield, De Bruyne began to pass the ball unhurriedly after receiving the ball, mobilizing Manchester United's defense.

They want to pull out Manchester United's overall formation first, and then attack forward.

This has achieved certain results, and Manchester United's overall style is still relatively aggressive.

When they all pressed up, Manchester City suddenly began to speed up and attack forward, changing the main position of ball possession from the backcourt to the midfield, advancing a part.

The game began to proceed in an orderly manner, and Manchester City gradually took advantage of the opening through possession of the ball.

Their play is fairly simple, that is, through the players' excellent small skills and running without the ball, they control the ball and then look for opportunities.

Once the opportunity arises, immediately speed up and hit the ball forward.

This is the most precious thing Guardiola has ever brought from Barcelona, Bayern Munich.

On the sidelines, Guardiola stood on the sideline and kept yelling towards the field.

"Stones! Here!"

"Transfer!"

"Yes, that's it, don't forget to defend!"

In the past ten minutes or so, his throat was already a little hoarse and itchy.

He really wants to win.

Mourinho on the other side seemed more relaxed, pacing on the sidelines with his hands behind his back, sometimes not even looking towards the field.

He has a lot of confidence in the team.

Even without possession, not afraid.

He's been playing games without the ball in his early days.