Legendary Godfather

Today’s starting lineups for both sides are as follows:

Home team Manchester City, head coach Pellegrini, formation 4312

Goalkeeper Joe Hart

Back four from left to right Kolarov, Mangala, Demichelis and Zabaleta

Midfield three from left to right Fernandinho, Milner and Yaya Toure

Single attacking midfielder Nasri

Double forward David Silva and Navas

Visiting team Crystal Palace, head coach Tong Yi, formation 4213

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The back four from left to right Robertson, Laporte, Van Dijk and Zhang Linpeng

Double defensive midfielder Paulinho and Kante

Single attacking midfielder De Bruyne

The front three from left to right Salah, Ignacio and Mane

Look, in this game, Pellegrini really made a very big adjustment and went straight to a strikerless formation. Did you see that, this is Pellegrini's way to defeat Tong Yi's tactics.

In order to deal with Crystal Palace's tactics, Tottenham Hotspur head coach Pochettino directly placed three or four players in the midfield who could hold the ball, control the ball, pass the ball, and pick out the football in a small area. Midfielder? I'm better than you. I directly place players like this in the midfield and frontcourt, specifically targeting your high post pressure.

Pellegrini saw that Pochettino's tactics were effective, but he didn't do it to the extreme, so he lost and didn't persist to the end.

Now, Pellegrini has to take this to the extreme, that is, to put in the midfield and frontcourt such midfield attackers who can hold the ball, control the ball, press in a small area, and pick the ball loose. players.

Look, there are almost no pure defensive players among Manchester City's frontcourt players.

Even Fernandinho has a certain ability to control and play the ball, and even has a certain ability to organize offense. Milner, Yaya Toure, Nasri, Silva and Navas are all of this type. How strong is Crystal Palace's high-position press?

Seeing this lineup of Manchester City, Tong Yi raised his eyebrows slightly. Pellegrini really paid attention to this.

But, is it useful?

not necessarily!

The game started immediately, and Manchester City firmly controlled the football at their feet, and then advanced step by step.

Seeing this, Tong Yi shook his head slightly.

Pellegrini didn't understand this tactic, and it seems a bit half-baked when he comes up with it now. To be honest, this does not put much pressure on Crystal Palace, nor does it have a great impact on Crystal Palace's tactics.

Of course, the impact is still there.

At present, the Crystal Palace is temporarily passive, but Tong Yi knows very well that it won't be long before the Crystal Palace can reverse the situation.

Tong Yi is really confident about this game.

At this time, Manchester City's offense advanced to the edge of Crystal Palace's penalty area. Suddenly Kanter

Without realizing it, he rushed in front of Yaya Toure who was holding the ball and poked the football out with a bang.

Yaya Toure stumbled and almost fell to the ground.

Yaya Toure was originally going to take a long shot, but he didn't know that the football was directly stabbed out by Kanter.

Yaya Toure was shocked and turned to stare at Kanter.

Kanter didn't pay attention to Yaya Toure at all, and immediately ducked past Yaya Toure and chased the football.

Unexpectedly, the football rolled directly in front of Nasri. Nasri didn't stop the ball at all and suddenly crossed it into the penalty area.

Manchester City's "forward" Silva made a diagonal stab, went directly into the penalty area, rushed towards the football, and was about to strike alone.

All the Manchester City fans stood up and were very excited.

Opportunity, perfect opportunity!

It's time to go it alone!

Boom, Silva's small body was suddenly stuck behind Van Dijk who came across him. He could not move forward and could only watch the football roll into Edward's arms.

"Wow! Miraculous and precise positioning, Van Dijk can really seize the opportunity! He blocked Silva at the most critical moment, it's amazing!" Mortensen roared in surprise, Eyes wide open.

Van Dijk's timing of blocking was so accurate that he completely blocked Silva behind him.

Awesome, really awesome.

Even Shearer kept giving thumbs up to Van Dijk, it's really awesome!

Pellegrini frowned slightly on the sidelines, this Van Dijk...is it a coincidence?

Pellegrini immediately turned to look at Tong Yi on the sidelines, his eyes full of wonder. This guy's eyes are really envious!

Crystal Palace immediately launched a quick counterattack.

The football flew to the head of Ignacio in the frontcourt. Ignacio overpowered Demichelis who jumped up and directly shook his head to ferry. Salah, who followed, directly swung his legs and shot from the front of the penalty area. The football was so fast. The shot flew out quickly and flew towards the Manchester City goal.

The ball speed is very fast, like a sharp arrow leaving the string!

All the Manchester City fans at the scene had their eyes widened in disbelief. Come again? When you see Hart, do you get slapped? Do you really score goals that easily?

Fortunately, Joe Hart did not embarrass them this time!

Joe Hart showed great courage, soared into the air and saved the football from the bottom line with one palm.

Bang bang bang!

All the Manchester City fans at the scene gave Joe Hart applause. Joe Hart performed well.

Joe Hart jumped to his feet and immediately roared with excitement.

He is really too excited, you water

Do Jinggong people look down on people? Do you really think you can break our Manchester City goal with a long shot? Stop dreaming!

As long as I, Joe Hart, are here, you can't even think about making a long shot!

Joe Hart also gave the Crystal Palace players a provocative look.

Corner kick, Crystal Palace won a corner kick.

Crystal Palace's high points all poured into the Manchester City penalty area, and Manchester City fans and players became nervous.

Because I have to be nervous, the average height of Crystal Palace people is very high, and their air defense ability of Manchester City will be a bit poor in this game.

Demichelis also felt a lot of pressure because he really couldn't handle Ignacio next to him.

He is old!

Mangala immediately came to Demichelis' side and said "Let me do it!"

Demichelis nodded towards Mangala, then turned directly to Laporte's side. To be honest, Laporte is not easy to defend either. This guy is young and can run, jump and head the ball. And Laporte also scored a lot of headers after joining Crystal Palace.

Very dangerous!

Manchester City's defensive players are really facing the enemy.

On the Crystal Palace side, Ignacio, Van Dijk, Laporte, Paulinho and others are all standing in the penalty area. These guys all have strong header abilities and must be guarded against!

Pellegrini on the sidelines was also a little anxious, waving his hands from time to time and adjusting the positions of the defensive players.

At this moment, the referee blew the whistle for the free throw - beep!

Robertson, who was in the corner kick area, glanced at the Manchester City penalty area, and then drove the football out in an arc. The football shot out quickly, drew a curved ball, and flew directly to the back of the penalty area.

Ignacio, who was at the front, had already led Mangala and others to the front. Van Dijk and Laporte, who were in the middle and back, jumped high in an instant, spotting the incoming ball.

With a bang, Laporte, who was in the back of the penalty area, shook his head directly towards the ball and threw the football outside the penalty area.

Suddenly, all the Manchester City players and fans were shocked. This guy Laporte did not directly header the ball, but pushed the football out of the penalty area.

Danger!

Suddenly all the Manchester City players saw Zhang Linpeng rushing up!

The Manchester City fans at the scene were sweating all over - danger!

Zhang Linpeng has a very strong long-range shooting ability. The ball ran directly towards him. Isn't this a cannon shot?

Zhang Linpeng rushed forward quickly, and rushed towards the football with his steps.

After measuring the distance with his glasses, he suddenly shot at the ball.

With a bang, Zhang Linpeng kicked the football hard.

The football immediately shot towards the upper right corner of Manchester City's goal like a cannonball.

At the front of the penalty area, all Manchester City players became nervous.

It's dangerous!

Suddenly, all the Manchester City fans at the scene turned their attention to Joe Hart. Joe Hart, your chance to perform has come, your chance to prove has come. Throw this ball out for me, throw it out!

In front of the goal, Joe Hart had a serious face. He spotted the football flying towards him. He immediately jumped into the air and quickly reached out and pounced towards the upper right corner of the goal.

Joe Hart tried his best, lengthening his arms like crazy.

But he himself felt that this ball was useless!

At this moment, the football flew past his fingertips and flew into the Manchester City goal!

"The ball has gone in! The ball has gone in! Zhang Linpeng! It was Zhang Linpeng who scored the goal! After scoring a hat trick in the last game, he helped Crystal Palace open the door to victory in this game! It was he who broke the deadlock! A beautiful long shot, a wonderful long shot! Joe Hart, fell to the long shot again!" Mortensen immediately got up and roared excitedly, his voice almost breaking.

"Wow! Zhang Linpeng! It's him again! It's him who helped Crystal Palace break the deadlock on the court again! It's so awesome. There's no point in being a full-back. This is simply a winger! Super winger! With Zhang Linpeng's ability, Can you replace Carvajal alone? I think Mr. David's request is correct!" At this time, Shearer directly transformed into Tong Yi's most loyal fan, crazily praising Tong Yi.

The Crystal Palace fans at the scene and in front of the TV were very excited and roared crazily.

All the Manchester City fans at the scene were ashen-faced.

Of course, the person in the worst mood at this time was Joe Hart in front of the goal.

Joe Hart was almost swearing at this time. Why did this td throw another long shot? Why did he throw another long shot?

Joe Hart was unwilling to get up.

Zhang Linpeng, who scored the goal, was also very excited. He turned around and rushed out quickly, making a passionate slide on the sidelines in excitement. Then he excitedly waved his fists to the Crystal Palace fans in the stands. He was really excited. He felt that joining Real Madrid should be secure!

One to zero, Crystal Palace leads Manchester City.

Tong Yi on the sidelines immediately applauded and gave the applause to Zhang Linpeng. This guy Zhang Linpeng has been in really good shape in the last few games. It seems that joining Real Madrid really stimulated him a lot and inspired Zhang Linpeng.

At this time, when Real Madrid's senior management saw Zhang Linpeng's performance, it must be a lie that they were not moved, right? Perhaps this is likely to strengthen their intention to introduce Zhang Linpeng. After all, Zhang Linpeng's recent form and performance are really outstanding. Florentino and Real Madrid will definitely regret missing such an excellent Chinese player.