Guardiola's tone became somewhat stern, causing the players to become nervous.

When he asked such questions, he wasn't seeking answers, but rather making the players reflect. At this point, Guardiola wouldn't even point out the specific problems of a particular player.

At this moment, Aguero, who had been hanging his head, suddenly looked up and stared at Zhao Gang.

Sterling saw Aguero's action and also turned his head to look at Zhao Gang.

Soon, the other players stopped talking and looked over as well.

Only De Bruyne, with his face raised, kept staring at Guardiola, waiting for the coach to continue speaking.

Fernandinho, sitting next to De Bruyne, secretly stepped on De Bruyne's foot. De Bruyne turned his head in confusion, and when he saw that everyone was secretly looking at Zhao Gang, he followed suit.

Aguero glanced at Zhao Gang, not believing that Zhao Gang could lead the team to equalize or even surpass the score in this situation.

Their chances were slim.

The reason he looked over was that Zhao Gang was the most suitable person to talk to Guardiola at this moment, to help relieve the pressure on his teammates.

Who didn't know that Guardiola now looked at Zhao Gang like a beloved son? If Zhao Gang didn't have a girlfriend, Guardiola would probably have pushed his own daughter onto him.

You're young, which of us older brothers wouldn't protect you?

In a fight on the field, when haven't we hidden you in the back?

Facing the media, who hasn't praised you to the skies?

At this time, in this situation, you should repay everyone's affection for you.

Zhao Gang looked at the expectant eyes of these people. Guardiola had stopped talking in the entire locker room, and the whole place was silent, eerily terrifying.

Zhao Gang was sitting next to Aguero, and when he turned his head, he could see Aguero's huge, bulging eyes, very close, like a big toad at first glance.

His eyes were full of encouragement, and the meaning was clear: speak your mind boldly. If anything happens, we'll face it together!

"I think..." Zhao Gang said, opening his mouth under the immense pressure.

Guardiola looked over with a wooden face, and all the players lowered their heads. Aguero lowered his the fastest, as if it were none of his business.

Zhao Gang looked around. The hopeful and encouraging gazes of his teammates were all gone, as if they had nothing to do with him.

Only De Bruyne's gaze was firm, and he kept looking at Zhao Gang.

Fernandinho stepped on his foot, and De Bruyne turned his head. Seeing the situation of his teammates, he quickly lowered his head.

"You think what?" Guardiola asked.

Zhao Gang opened his mouth, thinking it would be best to sell all these teammates.

What the hell were they?

One by one, they asked me to speak, their eyes as if we were all going to die together.

But when I opened my mouth, they all pretended not to know me?

But once he spoke, there was no turning back.

These cowards, I'll deal with them later.

They looked at Guardiola like mice looking at a cat, without any courage.

"I think it's just a league game, not a big deal. Even if we lose, we're still at the top.

Moreover, we're only behind. Everyone here has experienced being behind, losing games, and even being humiliated by large scores.

The league winning streak and the Champions League victory over Real Madrid in two legs have burdened us, making us think we're invincible.

Even the strongest team loses sometimes. Losing a game is perfectly normal.

We shouldn't have so much pressure."

"The pressure Chelsea puts on us is far less than the pressure we put on ourselves. We always think we should beat every opponent, so when Chelsea equalized, we became anxious, our movements became distorted, our positioning was wrong, and the more we played, the more chaotic it became.

How can we win this game? I don't think we need to think about this question. We just need to follow the tactics you've arranged, relax, and do our best to perform to our full potential."

After Zhao Gang finished speaking, Guardiola was silent, and the other players didn't dare to speak either.

At this time, they didn't have the courage to provoke Guardiola.

After about thirty seconds, Guardiola looked around and nodded. These players were under too much pressure. It wasn't like this last season.

This season's league performance has been too bright, constantly winning, and it seems they can't handle being overtaken after leading.

Moreover, they have become more cautious than before and dare not express their opinions.

"Are you so nervous because of me? Because you think if we lose, I'll yell at you, threaten to freeze you out, and sell you like Conte did?

As Zhao said, there is no invincible team in this world. Even Barcelona, the 'universe team,' has lost games, and more than just one or two.

I won't blame anyone for losing. I'll be angry because of your defense and attack on the field, the repeated loss of position, and the bizarre mistakes!

I want you to concentrate and play every game seriously. Winning or losing is important, but it's not as important as you think!"

The players, who were already under considerable pressure, became even more cautious when they saw Guardiola walk in with a sullen face.

The pressure became even greater.

Now that they knew Guardiola's attitude, they were finally relieved. Losing or being behind wouldn't make Guardiola angry; foolish mistakes would make this perfectionist coach angry.

The players breathed a sigh of relief, and the atmosphere was no longer heavy and strange. Aguero quietly asked Zhao Gang, "Do you think we'll win?"

Zhao Gang lowered his head and said softly, "If everyone is like you, betraying your teammates, we definitely won't win."

Aguero's eyes rolled around, and he chuckled. "You don't understand. We're never afraid to charge into battle, but facing the coach is absolutely impossible.

Good brother, in our hearts, this time you helped us withstand the coach's anger. Next time, as long as it's not fighting the coach, we'll definitely be in front of you."

The second half began, and the Manchester City team, having shed some of their burdens, didn't play as rashly as before.

The two full-backs were able to stabilize and wouldn't rush to attack, preventing easy counter-attacks, and naturally there were fewer passing errors.

Manchester City became more stable than in the first half.

However, simply being able to control the ball and reduce mistakes was not enough to win.

"The Manchester City players seem to be in better form than in the second half of the first half, but to be honest, if Manchester City loses this game like this, these players really need to reflect on themselves. Their performance in the first half was not like a strong team at all. Their defense was chaotic, allowing Chelsea to easily break through their lines, and their attack was lost in Chelsea's group of center-backs.

Moreover, several passing errors gave Chelsea a lot of opportunities.

Perhaps among these players, only Zhao and Otamendi's performances can be considered passing, and if we take Zhao's average level, his performance in this game is actually not good enough."

"Manchester City's attack and defense are not very good. It seems that after scoring a goal, they don't know how to play football anymore. There are problems with pushing forward and retreating to defend.

Hopefully, they can bring some new changes after adjusting during the half-time break."

"Since Gundogan was injured and left the field, Manchester City has one less defensive midfielder, but there haven't been any major problems on the defensive end, and the control of the midfield hasn't weakened. However, playing like this doesn't look like they can score a goal."

On the field, Zhao Gang was not too anxious and kept looking for opportunities.

Fabregas began to consciously approach Zhao Gang. Before, he would only mark and interfere when Zhao Gang was near the penalty area, but now, even if Zhao Gang was near the halfway line, Fabregas would run over.

Zhao Gang didn't know if it was Conte's arrangement or if he was acting on his own initiative, just to put pressure on him.

The introduction of Delph made Manchester City's impact stronger, but after twenty minutes of mutual offense and defense, neither side scored again.

Among them, Costa's shot after withstanding Stones almost helped Chelsea extend their lead again.

Manchester City's three shots were not very threatening either.

As the game progressed, Chelsea stopped attacking, and Manchester City didn't have good opportunities either, constantly passing the ball.

It seemed that both sides had some tacit understanding, and Manchester City accepted the defeat.

The Stamford Bridge fans had spontaneously started doing the wave several times, very happy and excited.

This victory would give Chelsea a boost of confidence, allowing them to overcome obstacles all the way, and maybe they could catch up with Manchester City!

And Manchester City's loss would make the other Premier League teams believe that Manchester City was not invincible, and they would have enough confidence to stop Manchester City.

In this way, the suspense of the Premier League title was still there, and Chelsea and Leicester City had great opportunities.

The game progressed to the seventy-second minute, when Delph suddenly accelerated and, in cooperation with Zabaleta, snatched the ball from Moses.

Then, he passed the ball to Zhao Gang almost without hesitation.

As a substitute player, what he had to do was support, actively fight for the ball, and then give the ball to the core players.

While not making mistakes, he had to let the coach see his activity and gain the recognition of the team's main players.

Fabregas, who had been defending next to Zhao Gang, leaned on Zhao Gang, looking at the ball, preparing to find a chance to snatch it.

After Zhao Gang received the ball, he stepped on the ball with his right foot and turned lightly, cleanly getting past Fabregas.

"Hmm! A very beautiful Marseille turn!" Dragon Kingdom players wouldn't dare to do this kind of dribbling on the field.

They lack the skill and even more the confidence.

They might not even know which direction they're facing after one turn.

Zhao Gang led the ball, bypassed Fabregas, and accelerated to get away. Fabregas was very angry.

Zhao Gang's showing off meant he was losing face.

So, at the first moment, he grabbed Zhao Gang's arm, preparing to forcibly disrupt Zhao Gang's dribbling forward.

He didn't care about the foul.

Unfortunately, he didn't have much strength. Zhao Gang's body moved his arm, and he pulled it hard, directly knocking Fabregas to the ground.

The referee stood in the distance, staring with wide eyes, observing carefully.

No problem, a very clean escape.

Fabregas covered his face, kicking his legs hard, and rolled around on the ground twice. When he found that his teammates were quickly returning to defense, and Zhao Gang was already running far with the ball, he desperately got up and rushed back.

Conte stood on the sidelines, stunned. What are you doing?

You should have kept chasing from the beginning!

You grabbed his arm, got rid of, and then you covered your face?

Is the referee blind?

He was staring at you the whole time!

And the linesman, wouldn't he see what happened?

In the frontcourt, Aguero, Sterling, and De Bruyne kept running to pull apart the space.

Delph quickly followed, supporting near Zhao Gang, waiting for Zhao Gang's pass at any time.

Chelsea reacted quickly and immediately began to arrange the defense, they had to mark everyone.

After all, Aguero and De Bruyne's footwork were very strong, and Sterling's breakthrough was also very powerful.

They didn't dare to be the slightest bit careless or leave anything out. Only Delph, like a transparent person, was ignored.

This substitute, Conte had never talked about him before the game, believing that he would not play.

Defending Zhao Gang, who was carrying the ball, was naturally the top priority. Alonso and Matic quickly formed an encirclement, slowing down Zhao Gang's speed, waiting for the rest of their teammates to support.

The three center-backs cooperated with Moses to defend the rest of the people.

Delph looked left and right, and no one was defending him!

He ran up in one breath, even surpassing Zhao Gang, who was being intercepted.

Delph, a substitute on the team who had hardly appeared in the league, had the intention to perform, but he didn't have the courage to ask for the ball.

Zhao Gang didn't even look at him, which made him a little disappointed, feeling that Zhao Gang might still not take him seriously.

Seeing that Zhao Gang was dribbling the ball and plunged headlong into the defense of the two without passing the ball to him, Delph felt a pang of sadness, but he didn't dare to show any anger.

That was the core of the team. At the midfield meeting, Guardiola held, all the big shots didn't dare to speak, entrusting their hopes to Zhao Gang.

How dare he blame such a person casually?

On the field, not to mention criticizing him, even if he was slightly anxious and had some inappropriate action, he probably wouldn't have the chance to play again.

Maybe after the game, the team's big shots would have to hold a meeting for him.

There was no way, he was a marginal person on the team, without that strength, so he could only be honest and obedient, and even had to hide when he farted.

However, he didn't give up running, after all, now he needed a good performance to prove himself. He ran, Guardiola saw it, and even if others didn't pass to him, Guardiola knew what was going on.

Maybe there would be a chance in the future.

If he didn't run or be active, it would be completely over.

Zhao Gang rushed over in one go. Alonso and Matic were not fast enough, especially Matic. He was slow to turn around and slow on his feet. Although his positioning was good, as soon as Zhao Gang touched the ball and then accelerated, Matic turned around in a panic, chasing desperately.

Alonso was blocked by Matic and had no chance to intercept Zhao Gang at all.

Zhao Gang, speeding towards the edge of the penalty area, raised his foot directly!

David Luiz had already rushed over in strides. When he saw Zhao Gang's action, he didn't hesitate at all and dived down to intercept!

Because Zhao Gang was in his range at this position, and he would shoot if no one intercepted him.

Conte had repeatedly told him not to let him easily shoot from the edge of the penalty area.

Now, he had already escaped three people using his speed, and having reached here, David Luiz could only forcibly block him!

There was no other way.

Delph had already moved down, running into the penalty area. He still hadn't forgotten his job, constantly running, constantly pulling, waiting for an opportunity!

Cahill had moved quickly when David Luiz blocked, covering Aguero.

Now the only threatening attacks were Zhao Gang and Delph, who was already in an open space.

Zhao Gang quickly raised his foot, and the ball flew over David Luiz in a flash.

Luiz widened his eyes. The ball speed was average. Zhao Gang should have seen his block and used his power to make a chip shot to pass over him!

This timely block, haha! Courtois would have to buy him a drink!

David Luiz turned his head and watched the ball fly towards Delph in the open space, and his smiling face froze.

No way?

You're such a big star, and you would give up your own shot in this kind of opportunity and pass the ball to a substitute?

Why?

Why do you trust him?

On the field, it is rare for a core player to choose to trust a substitute.

This is a rule of thumb.

The substitute players' condition may not be good, and their skills will of course be worse. Most of the time, even if they are in an open space, they will choose other teammates they trust more.

However, Zhao Gang did not shoot himself, nor did he look down on the substitute players.

He had been a substitute for half his life and knew what it was like to be distrusted.

Substitutes need opportunities, and Zhao Gang, who controlled the ball, should give them this opportunity.

Of course, there could be no third time after a second chance. If you were useless, then there was nothing to be done.

Any substitute player should always maintain the best condition and seize every opportunity to prove to his teammates and coaches that he can do it too!

And Delph's running, constantly actively interfering, proved that he was a well-prepared substitute player.

Since he was well prepared, then give him the opportunity!

Delph ran for half the field, and when he saw the ball coming, his whole body tensed up, and he was extremely excited.

His brain was even a little blank, but fortunately, professional players had the most basic conditioned reflexes.

Facing this half-high ball, Delph reacted, and with no one marking him, he directly turned half-way and kicked the ball!

And it was a very strange bouncing ball!

Courtois reacted quickly and dived directly. After the ball bounced on the ground and flew up, Courtois raised his hand, but it was too late. The ball directly crossed the goal line and entered the net!

Delph was stunned for half a second after scoring, then his face was full of excitement, he clenched his fists, and his eyes were about to pop out.

He rushed towards Zhao Gang like a little train.

When Manchester City teammates surrounded Delph, he felt a pain in his nose, and he almost burst into tears.

He knew his ability, and it was probably difficult for him to gain a foothold in Manchester City. This kind of scene was a dream he had been looking forward to, but it was difficult to achieve.

Today, he did it.

He felt this passion and felt the beauty of being cared for and trusted by his teammates.

Zhao Gang hugged Delph, and a group of teammates jumped and waved their fists to celebrate.

Guardiola did not celebrate, standing on the sidelines with a frown.

Conte was about to explode, shouting like Courtois.

Defense, defense, defense!!

Missing someone??

Missing someone in the penalty area!

Don't you value your lives??

Now, Chelsea was only leading by one goal.

The situation of leading by one goal and two goals was worlds apart, and the score could be equalized at any time!

Chelsea fans, who were originally leisurely waiting for victory, had already seen thirty minutes pass in the second half. Seeing victory was just around the corner, they lost a goal!

No way? Could something go wrong?

Manchester City fans, who had been depressed and whose confidence had been constantly weakening, suddenly came to life.

Sighing and dispirited, they suddenly jumped up from the sofa.

Could there be another goal?

Could a miracle happen again?

"Delph! A very active run, he ran out of this extremely precious opportunity!

And Zhao Gang didn't hesitate at all, completely trusting his teammate, a fake shot and a real pass found Delph.

Delph did not disappoint Zhao Gang's trust, and he kicked the ball with great confidence, pulling one back for Manchester City, so the suspense of the game is back!"

The Dragon Kingdom fans also joined in the excitement.

"Damn, Manchester City played a few minutes of good football at the start, thinking they could easily take down Chelsea! As a result, they played like shit later, and it felt like they were still dozing off in the second half. It's finally here! It wasn't a waste of time waiting!!"

"The united Chelsea is really awesome. I thought Manchester City was going to be finished, but they can still be saved!"/

"Gundogan's injury sent a penalty kick, and Manchester City almost never recovered. Fortunately, fortunately, Zhao Gang and Delph pulled them back, so they didn't completely fail. There are still more than ten minutes left, go, charge!!"

"That's hard to say. Why do I feel like Chelsea might score another one? Chelsea was a little careless when they were leading by two goals just now. Now that they've cheered up, Manchester City will definitely attack desperately. With Chelsea's counter-attacking ability, it's very likely that they'll steal another one!"

"Yes, you're too happy too soon. Chelsea's counter-attack is too strong, and now Manchester City is still behind. What are you so excited about? Why does it feel like Manchester City has overtaken them?"

As these fans expected, after Manchester City scored a goal, they began to attack in a big way. There was not much time left, and since there was hope of equalizing, how could they not be excited?

And the consequence of the attack was that the defense was somewhat lax, with considerable loopholes.

Chelsea's counter-attack came as expected!

When Manchester City's Aguero tried a shot and was blocked, David Luiz got the ball. This center-back has always had good footwork and dribbling skills.

He directly took the ball out of the penalty area. This was one of Chelsea's tactics, using David Luiz to launch an attack and free up other attacking teammates.

And Manchester City launched a counter-attack on the spot. David Luiz directly found Alonso with one kick.

Instantly, Chelsea's two wings flew together and began to push forward!

Hazard could even make a wedding dress for others, constantly running and allowing his teammates to get better opportunities.

At the same time, Costa and Pedro also began to run and pull.

Manchester City's defense was somewhat empty.

Alonso's speed was a little slower than Moses, but his organization and passing ability were better.

When his teammates spread out and he attracted enough defense, he easily found Hazard in the open space.

Hazard charged forward with the ball!

Fernandinho, as the only defensive midfielder, was now a little overwhelmed, but fortunately Otamendi and Zabaleta, who were desperately chasing back, arrived in time.

The two quickly formed an encirclement, preventing Hazard from continuing to break through.

Hazard's ability was not limited to breaking through, he also had a very beautiful pass.

He found Costa on the edge of the penalty area with one kick.

Costa relied on his strong body to forcibly squeeze Stones and rushed into the penalty area all the way.

Seeing Otamendi turn back again to block him, Costa, before Otamendi could return, inside the penalty area, outside the small penalty area, forcibly resisting Stones, shot with full force!