From the man behind the football king to the football king.

Chapter 358 Quick Counterattack VS Ball Control

De Bruyne looked left and right, Sterling ran out of the way, and he passed the football.

Bruno almost went to Sterling with the football.

Sterling was a little surprised that the Portuguese was so fast. He gently leaned the football to the left with the tip of his left foot. The football stopped on the left side of his body. Then he stepped sideways to pass the ball, preparing to drive Bruno away.

This time it was not so easy. When his right foot almost touched the football, Bruno slammed into him from the side. He staggered and almost failed to control the football. Fortunately, his reaction was quick, and his right foot He pushed the football back with his foot and turned around to separate Bruno.

But this time he couldn't move forward, Bruno had forced him to turn around.

Sterling had no intention of passing the football, he wanted to force a break through Bruno.

In terms of turning speed, the opponent can't compare to him.

He first made a fake move to the left, and then twisted his body to the right. At the same time, he hooked the football that was staying in place with his left foot behind him, and the football passed between Bruno's legs.

Bruno turned around sharply, knowing what Sterling was going to do. He turned around and leaned towards Sterling, preventing Sterling from picking up his speed.

"Beautiful defense! Sterling didn't get rid of Bruno!" Lineker shouted.

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Sterling didn't expect Bruno to turn around so fast. It would be difficult for him to speed up if he was a little slower.

If you continue like this, even if the ball is not intercepted by the opponent, you will waste the opportunity to attack and put yourself in a tight siege.

So he made a prompt decision, changed his plan to break through, crossed his left foot, blocked the football with the outside of his instep, and made an emergency stop at the same time.

Bruno stopped suddenly with him, turned around and stuck up.

Sterling didn't expect this man to become so tenacious this time, but he still had a way. As soon as he made an emergency stop, he dunked the football to the right with his left foot. This time he planned to break through from the right.

Just as Bruno moved to the left, he saw Sterling dunking the football to the right, and he missed it.

He did not fall directly to the ground to tackle the interception, but immediately turned around. He knew that Sterling would most likely break through from the right with the football.

This time he was wrong.

The moment Sterling saw him turn around and turn his back to him, he dunked the football to the left with his right foot.

When Bruno turned around, he found that Sterling had run away from the other side of him!

After several rounds of fighting, he was still passed, but Bruno did not regret or complain. He turned around and rushed towards Sterling again.

Although he knew that the possibility of catching up with Sterling was very small, and that he had a high chance of passing the football before he caught up with him, he still did not give up.

He wants Sterling to know, don't think that it's over if you pass him. Unless you pass the football or complete the shot, don't even think about getting rid of me!

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Sure enough, Sterling passed the football before Bruno caught up.

In the two contests, Bruno failed to defeat Sterling, and was left behind by Sterling each time.

The Manchester City commentator said happily: "No one from Manchester United can stop our Sterling!"

Manchester City fans also expressed that Bruno is nothing more than that.

The anxious ones are the Manchester United fans. They are worried that if Bruno can't do anything about Sterling, can Manchester United still be able to stop Manchester City's attack?

Bruno did not feel frustrated or lost. What he saw was that he had been able to tangle with Sterling for several rounds. It was a lot better than the first time when he was passed by the opponent as soon as they met.

If this continues, I will definitely catch him!

Sterling's two consecutive breakthroughs against Bruno made the Manchester City players think that Manchester United had nothing to fear, and they began to attack aggressively.

The trial period was over, and the game had only lasted eight minutes.

Manchester City then organized a series of attacks, which made Manchester United's goal full of dangers.

Although prepared in advance, Manchester City's strength is still beyond the imagination of many Manchester United players. The movements of each of them are very coordinated and reasonable, and they can do a simple stop of the ball very well. No matter what the passing situation is, they have a way to stop the football quickly and then pass it out without wasting time.

Bruno knew very well that he could not continue to defend like this. He would definitely lose if he continued like this. When he finds an opportunity, he must organize an attack and regain the initiative.

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Manchester City launched their attack from the left, where they encountered a tough block from Manchester United. They then moved towards the center, Nolito passed the ball sideways, and David Silva received the ball before passing it to De Bruyne.

In this process, Manchester United's defensive focus was attracted to the center. The two wingers were shrinking towards the center, and naturally there were gaps on the wing.

De Bruyne directly passed the ball diagonally, and the football passed in front of the Manchester United defenders. None of them had a chance to destroy the pass, and then Sterling on the left received the ball!

"Sterling has a chance!!" the commentator shouted.

Manchester City fans stood up from their seats, ready to cheer.

Valencia rushed to defend, but Sterling easily shook it off.

Sterling passed Valencia and immediately took off his feet and swept the ball sideways towards the goal. At this time, it was difficult for Manchester United's defenders to clear the ball, because whoever accidentally touched it might end up owning an own goal.

The task of Manchester City's forward is very simple, just change the direction of the football when it hits it and let it fly into the goal.

<divclass="contentadv">Just when the hearts of Manchester United fans were in their throats, a man came out of the crowd. He didn't make a big save or hit the goal. He was wearing Manchester United's No. 4 jersey. , he actually stopped the football when he raised his foot!

"N'Golo Kante!"

It was Kanter who appeared at the door. Instead of making a big-footed clearance, he stopped the football.

This was beyond everyone's expectation, even Iheanacho who was behind him didn't expect it.

Immediately following Kanter, before anyone else could react, he turned around and passed the football to his teammates on the outside. The crisis was averted!

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Not only that, Manchester United also took the opportunity to launch a counterattack.

In terms of offensive speed, they are very confident.

Kanter had just completed the clearance, and Bruno, who was not far away from him, had already rushed forward.

Before many people had recovered, he had already rushed outside the penalty area and raised his hand to ask for the ball!

"Manchester United's counterattack!"

If Manchester City's taking the ball can excite Manchester City fans, then watching Manchester United's rapid attack can also excite Manchester United's supporters for a while.

Manchester United's attack was indeed fast enough. Bruno rushed out of the penalty area and received the football from his teammate. He took two steps forward.

At this time, other Manchester United players quickly stepped out.

The characteristics of Manchester United are vividly reflected.

After Bruno saw his teammates rushing forward, he passed the football to the side with his big feet. This time the football hit Manchester City's half.

Manchester City rushed back to defend, but they could no longer stop Manchester United's rapid attack.

After three passes and two down, the football fell to forward Ibrahimovic. He took a shot directly from the line of the penalty area. The football was saved by Bravo and flew out of the baseline.

Corner kick!

At this time, many Manchester City players returned to defend, which shows how fast Manchester United's attack is.

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The game lasted for more than ten minutes, and neither side scored a goal, but the game was not boring because both sides insisted on their own style of team, and both of them attacked very distinctively.

Manchester City's offense controlled the situation and advanced layer by layer. Those exquisite movements and continuous passes and receptions were pleasing to the eye.

Manchester United's offensive is fast, sharp and direct. Although it lacks the beauty of art, it is full of the beauty of speed and power, making people more excited.

After Manchester United showed the football they are good at, Manchester City was not to be outdone. After a series of wonderful organizations, Sterling headed the goal from behind, but De Gea saved it.

Next, under the leadership of Bruno, Manchester United always adhered to their fast attack style.

This made Manchester City a little uncomfortable, especially when Manchester United's players started pressing in the frontcourt.

Possessing teams are afraid of pressing, and so are Manchester City, but very few teams can press consistently, putting Manchester City under pressure anytime and anywhere.

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For this game, Manchester United was very well prepared, and this pressing was naturally included.

In this game, Mourinho asked everyone to participate in defense. If the forwards lose the ball in the frontcourt, they must counterattack on the spot, and nearby teammates must also come up to help. It is best to form a siege.

Manchester City will crowd in and so will we.

Manchester City's siege has little effect on Manchester United, because each Manchester United player does not have the ball for a long time. Since the football stays at their feet for a very short time, they cannot press the ball.

Especially in the midfield, Guardiola said before the game that Bruno was the core of Manchester United's midfield and asked everyone to take strict precautions. As a result, Bruno did not have much time to hold the ball in this game. After he got the ball, he would pass it out quickly.

The time for the football to pass through the entire midfield is very short. Every time, Manchester City players are just about to pounce, but halfway through they find that the goal has passed the football.

When Manchester United attacks, they pay attention to quick passing and quick receiving, which makes Manchester City a little uncomfortable.

Rashford passed the football to Bruno. David Silva was about to go up and entangle him. Bruno flicked his ankle and passed the football directly to Kante next to him.

After Kanter received the ball, he did not hold the football for a long time without passing it. He moved to the right and the football fell at Rooney's feet.

Rooney took two steps forward, and before Sterling came up to defend, he poked the football to Ibrahimovic who retreated in the middle to receive the ball.

Ibrahimovic had his back to the attacking direction and could not turn around, so he passed the football back to Bruno who came in.

When Bruno receives the ball in this position, he is already facing Fernandinho.