The most significant effect of improved tackling ability is the prediction of the opponent's passing route.

Being able to see through the opponent's feints or potential breakthrough routes.

Facing Zhao Gang, Pogba's first choice was a feint, pretending to break through from the left, then shifting the ball to the right.

Pogba's breakthrough wasn't too complex, so Zhao Gang easily saw through it.

When he shifted the ball to the right, preparing to accelerate, Zhao Gang directly went for the ball, poking it away with one foot.

Then Zhao Gang accelerated, preparing to take the ball, but Fellaini, well-positioned, took the ball away first.

Pogba was a little annoyed that the ball was poked away, feeling he had been careless.

He turned to look at Zhao Gang, who was already running to harass Fellaini.

Zhao Gang didn't hesitate when the ball was taken away, quickly rushing over to continue the tackle, not giving Fellaini time to adjust, forcing him to pass immediately. In this kind of situation, mistakes are likely.

Dragon Country players have the idea and action of pressing, but rarely have this awareness of continuous tackling.

They believe that if the ball is taken away by someone else, it should be another defender's task, and has nothing to do with them.

In fact, this kind of continuous pressing is usually taught by youth academy coaches, but as they get older and join professional teams, they forget the most basic things after being influenced by what they see and hear.

Why should I tackle if others don't?

Aren't I at a disadvantage?

Fellaini was blocked by Zhao Gang. In order not to lose the ball, he could only quickly turn to protect the ball, unable to pass forward to launch a counterattack, only able to pass backwards.

At the same time, Sane and Sterling moved forward quickly, preparing to intercept the ball!

The coordination between Sane and his teammates has always been a bit rusty, lacking tacit understanding.

One reason is that he hasn't been at Manchester City for very long, and the other is that he's not quite used to his position.

He's not like Jesus, a striker who only needs to run forward to receive the ball and then shoot.

However, Sane's attitude has always been very positive, cooperating with his teammates to press, and his tackling awareness is very good.

Therefore, Guardiola gave Sane plenty of opportunities.

At this time, Sane showed his strengths.

De Bruyne planned to cooperate with Zhao Gang to grab the ball from Fellaini. In a hurry, Fellaini passed the ball to his teammate when he saw him.

The pass to Blind was directly intercepted by Sane, who rushed to the center!

Although it's quite far from the penalty area, Manchester United's defense is very weak in this position!

"Sane! A very aggressive press! Fellaini was a little flustered under the pressure from Zhao Gang and De Bruyne, and was directly intercepted!

Let's see Manchester City's counterattack this time!"

This happened less than a minute after the start of the game.

The last thing Manchester United wanted to see was conceding a goal at the start.

This was already their psychological shadow when facing Zhao Gang.

Manchester United players desperately retreated, while Sane, who got the ball, didn't break through along the center, but quickly moved to the left wing, while moving forward.

Sterling and Jesus also followed all the way to support.

Zhao Gang and De Bruyne moved forward almost simultaneously along the center.

Luke Shaw had just prepared to move forward to support his attacking teammates, but now he could only turn around and quickly retreat to defend.

Bailly and Blind didn't wait in place, but directly rushed towards Sane, compressing the space, preventing Sane from crossing the ball.

This action was very risky, because the center was completely empty.

But the two were bold and skillful, and indeed directly blocked Sane's crossing route, and also cut off the possibility of cutting inside, so he could only continue to dribble towards the baseline.

Or pass back.

But that would undoubtedly waste an opportunity.

Sane went straight to the end!

Along the penalty area line, rushing towards the baseline, preparing to use his speed to open up an angle, and directly pass the ball back to his supporting teammates in a triangular shape.

"Sane! A little anxious! This opportunity is a bit of a pity..." The commentator watched Sane rush towards the baseline, with Blind and Bailly closely following, and Luke Shaw also coming from behind, completely blocking Sane.

Now, even if there were Manchester City players all over Manchester United's penalty area, it would be impossible to score.

Because Sane's ball simply couldn't be passed!

Sane's individual ability is very strong, extremely agile, but his passing ability is still somewhat flawed, and he often easily gets into a situation of fighting alone.

Wanting a corner kick, Sane kicked the ball towards Bailly's leg. Bailly certainly wouldn't dodge, because if he dodged, the ball might leak past, which would be a big problem in the penalty area!

Bailly instinctively kicked back, the ball hit Sane's leg and bounced out of the baseline.

The two raised their hands at the same time, one signaling a corner kick, the other signaling a goal kick.

Clattenburg decisively gave a goal kick.

Sane shook his head a little dejectedly. His breakthrough ability is very outstanding, extremely inspired, but his passing ability is still somewhat flawed, and he often easily falls into a situation of fighting alone.

Zhao Gang nodded at him, giving him a thumbs up.

After the opening tackle and counterattack, Manchester United began to carefully control the ball.

And Manchester City didn't directly press high.

They had faced strong opponents in a row, and were at a disadvantage in terms of physical fitness, so they didn't want to waste too much physical energy at the start.

Moreover, high pressing would give Ibrahimović, Rooney, and the recently in-form Lingard a great chance to counterattack. Once Pogba sent a high-quality long pass, it would be a great threat to Manchester City.

Especially Ibrahimović, a high center forward with excellent shooting ability, first-class抢点 (qiangdian, seizing the best spot), and the ability to produce very high-quality support.

Having this kind of strong center forward, coupled with some capable teammates, can create a very rich tactical cooperation.

After Manchester United players passed the ball back in the backfield, the ball was handed over to Pogba again. This time, Pogba didn't choose to dribble forward, but instead made a transfer to find Lingard.

Lingard, from Manchester United's youth academy, along with Pogba and Rashford, are regarded as Manchester United's future stars.

They possess Manchester United's DNA and are highly valued by Manchester United fans and legends.

Therefore, once Mourinho is dissatisfied with the performance of these people, he will be scolded by a large number of Manchester United fans and legends.

This is Manchester United, a coach without DNA will be regarded as an outsider, and it is difficult to integrate into Manchester United.

Mourinho's choice to coach Manchester United was not a wise move.

Lingard, the young man nicknamed "Lin Emperor" by Dragon Country fans, has seen a significant improvement in his level since this season.

But in reality, he has never reached Ferguson's expectations.

Ferguson believed that he would become an extraordinary player and a late bloomer, and that he had great talent in the attacking midfielder position. He is a talented player.

Lingard has had highlights since this season.

And this stage is when his confidence is at its peak.

He took the ball, as he had done before on the field, forward, dribbling!

Sterling didn't stop Lingard, and Lingard successfully broke through easily, which undoubtedly gave her more confidence.

When Lingard encountered Kyle Walker's defense on the left, he didn't fear him at all.

After all, he is now regarded by Ferguson as a talented player!

At this moment, all he could think about was how to get past Kyle Walker, to take a powerful long shot, or pass to the center to find Ibrahimović.

The young Lingard, at this time, was full of vigor, poked the ball forward to the right, and then quickly pulled the ball!

When Kyle Walker's center of gravity shifted, Lingard quickly completed the cut inside!

Wow!

There were not many Manchester United fans who came to the scene, but at this time, seeing Lingard's excellent performance, they all exclaimed.

This is Kyle Walker, not Zabaleta.

"A very wonderful pull and cut inside, the current Lingard is becoming more and more confident! In a few years, these young people will bring a real revival to Manchester United!

Why not start with this game. Start by defeating Manchester City!" shouted the Manchester United commentator.

On the field, Lingard wanted to continue to break through after cutting inside, but the opportunity was gone.

Because Lingard's speed is not fast, although he succeeded in cutting inside, Kyle Walker came from behind and, with the help of Stones' obstruction, firmly blocked Lingard outside the penalty area.

This is Kyle Walker, even if he makes mistakes, he will quickly make up for his mistakes.

He is indeed much more reliable than Zabaleta on Manchester City's right.

Lingard knew that he could no longer complete the breakthrough, and even less could he shoot, so he could only choose the second path in the plan.

Stones has been attracted over, which means there are fewer people defending Ibrahimović.

Lingard made a through ball, Stones didn't have time to stop it, and Ibrahimović, who got the ball with his back to the goal, withstood Otamendi.

Then a wide-range turn!

Otamendi saw the gap for Ibrahimović's shot, but he was completely held back by Ibrahimović and could not stretch his foot to stop him!

Bang!!

Ibrahimović's face was as deep as water, and he made a powerful shot.

Bravo flew up, the goalkeeper who exploded in the Champions League but often collapsed in the league, collapsed again this time!

The football brushed his fingertips and crashed into the net!

Manchester United scored a goal on the road!

Ibrahimović turned around, opened his arms, and looked at the Etihad stands with his unruly eyes.

Manchester City won the game at Old Trafford, Zhao Gang once reigned supreme at Old Trafford, and today, the God of Manchester is about to descend on the Etihad!