Chapter 293 A Crushing Defeat! League Cup Final

"Rashford! A brilliant breakthrough, facing Stones! Beautiful move!"

Rashford, as if blessed with divine inspiration, dribbled past Clichy in quick succession and cut inside, dodging Stones' block.

Inside the penalty area, despite the limited space, Rashford managed to create an opening!

Otamendi also rushed over from the center to try and block him.

In an instant, a considerable commotion erupted within Manchester City's penalty area.

At that moment, the Manchester United fans in attendance held their breath, clenched their fists, and dared not even breathe.

And the fans watching the game in front of the screens also became excited.

At this moment, Rashford had a good opportunity to shoot, but the entire left flank was completely open!

Martial had already charged into the penalty area.

Rashford, despite his young age, had a very selfless style of play, and with a sweeping pass across the face of goal, Otamendi, who was blocking the shot, didn't have enough reaction time to intercept the pass.

Martial didn't trap the ball; after sprinting forward, he pushed the ball towards the near post before Kyle Walker could catch up from behind.

Bravo, who was defending Rashford on the right side, had already started moving to block Martial the instant the pass was made.

But no matter how fast a person moves, they can't be as fast as the ball!

Moreover, Martial had pushed it at an angle!

Bravo, diving quickly to the ground, didn't touch the ball, and the football went smoothly into the net!

Manchester United finally pulled one back in the sixty-ninth minute of the match!

"Goal! Martial! Mourinho's substitution has played a crucial role, attacking with both wings!

Rashford assists Martial to score a goal, and the game is exciting again!

Manchester United still has plenty of time and opportunities!"

This goal directly ignited the passion and hope of the Manchester United fans.

The atmosphere on the scene wasn't fiery enough, after all, this was the Etihad.

But throughout Manchester, in Manchester United's home grounds, roaring sounds that shook the soul came from numerous bars.

Countless wine glasses were smashed, and large numbers of fans stomped their feet in celebration.

Martial rushed off the field, celebrating wildly.

At the beginning of this season, his performance was very good. In the first three games, he was deeply valued by Mourinho, and he also delivered decent stats with two goals.

However, after the Manchester derby against Manchester City, his performance began to become unstable, and his defending became somewhat half-hearted.

He was directly benched by Mourinho.

Mr. Eighty Million had completely disappeared in the competition with Zhao Gang.

Today, at the Etihad, Martial is back!

Although Manchester United fans have mixed opinions about Martial, he is now a little hero of Manchester United for scoring at the Etihad!

The Manchester United fans on the scene responded wildly.

"Martial!!"

"Keep scoring!"

"Martial!"

"One more!!"

"Equalize the score!"

"Beat Manchester City!"

Martial raised his arms high, welcoming the cheers of the Manchester United fans.

What a magnificent scene it would be at Old Trafford?

It will be, when I score two more!

I will regain my starting position, return to Old Trafford, my home ground, and I will be greeted with the applause and praise of the entire Old Trafford!

Mourinho, with his suit open, tugged hard at his tie, there's a chance!

Attacking with both wings can really work.

There are still twenty minutes left, score one more!

Guardiola was expressionless.

The strength of these young people is still good.

Pogba's precise long pass directly found Rashford, the timing was just right, allowing Rashford to accelerate and sprint.

This pass... has the style of Zhao.

Rashford's breakthrough and cut inside on the wing also has Zhao's shadow.

Martial's clever抢点, pushing a near-corner shot before Kyle Walker could react, seems similar to the scenes during training with Zhao.

These three tied together can really equal one Zhao.

Guardiola immediately clapped his hands forcefully, reminding his players to pay attention to defense.

There's no need to rush now, let alone be nervous, because Manchester City is still leading!

After celebrating his goal, Martial returned to the field, like a triumphant general, majestic and high-spirited.

With firm and fierce eyes, full of confidence, he stared intently at Zhao Gang.

A death stare, full of aura!

"This look is really fierce! After a long time on the bench, his performance hasn't been particularly good, but he finally scored a goal in this game! Confidence is back!

Manchester United's fighting spirit is up! This is Manchester United, even if it's temporarily sinking, the inheritance and passion within it are always there!

I think Manchester United will definitely score again! Manchester City is in danger!" Neville said confidently.

"Mourinho's substitution played a crucial role!"

"Pogba, Rashford, Martial, these young people will be the key to Manchester United's rise. If Mourinho can use them well, Manchester United will have a chance to compete for the championship next season!

Starting from this game, establish Manchester United's confidence and character!"

Neville shouted with passion.

The Manchester United fans listened with excitement.

As if they had already won this game.

Manchester City kicked off from the center circle, not attacking quickly, but controlling the rhythm.

Manchester City's rhythm is mainly based on ball control. They don't rush even when they are behind, let alone when they are still leading?

Manchester United continued to press.

Their main tactic in the second half was pressing.

Using the physical strength of young players to quickly raise the rhythm.

And Martial, who had scored a goal, also became very active at this time.

With too much hormone secretion in his body, he suddenly couldn't control his restless heart.

Zhao Gang waved his hands, asking his teammates to keep running to receive the ball.

Mobilizing Manchester City's frontcourt to start running non-stop.

Lingard kept following Zhao Gang, interfering with him getting the ball and passing.

This caused Manchester City to really experience a brief stagnation.

It was difficult for the ball to appear in the frontcourt.

But Manchester City players' ability to hold the ball is too good. Fernandinho, known for his defense, also has a very good ability to protect the ball.

It was difficult for Manchester United to win the ball back in a short time, but they conceded two fouls instead.

In the seventy-sixth minute of the match, Rashford suddenly accelerated again and rushed towards Clichy. Clichy didn't dare to be careless and pass it to the center easily because if he made a mistake, that position would be very dangerous.

He subconsciously looked for Zhao Gang, but he was too far away, so he could only pass it to Sane in front.

The ball was blocked by Rashford, the ball speed slowed down, and the trajectory changed, and it was directly intercepted by Fellaini!

Sane and Fernandinho quickly stepped forward to surround and press.

Fellaini, near the sideline, hurriedly kicked the ball forward to the center.

Just right, it was blocked by Stones who ran out of the penalty area. Stones passed it to De Bruyne in the center.

Although De Bruyne received the ball with his back to the goal, he had been observing his teammates' runs. After receiving the ball, three Manchester United players leaned over. Before they could form a encirclement, he passed the ball to Zhao Gang behind him with his back to the goal, and then quickly moved forward.

Zhao Gang also received the ball with his back to the goal, and stopped the ball with a tap of his left foot. Three Manchester United players rushed over again.

Just as Lingard in front of him was about to rush forward, he saw Zhao Gang suddenly raise his left leg. This posture was obviously a back pass.

Lingard thought of Zhao Gang heading the ball over Pogba's head before. He instinctively shifted his center of gravity back, preparing to turn around and intercept backwards.

This ball should be an over-the-top pass to the player behind him.

Lingard's center of gravity froze, and the football had already reached the outside.

A彈传 with the outside of his foot!

This is the concealment of the outside of the foot, making it difficult to judge the ball's trajectory.

Lingard was faked out, and it was too late to chase forward again.

Sane on the wing got the ball and started sprinting!

At this time, Sane, De Bruyne cutting in from the center, and Sterling accelerating quickly on the wing, Manchester City had three players participating in the attack in the midfield.

Jesus, who retreated to defend, was a little slower this time.

And Manchester United, thinking about attacking, rushed to the frontcourt as soon as they saw the ball being intercepted.

At this time, only Luke Shaw and Blind were left behind.

Manchester City instantly formed a three-on-two attack!

Sane, like Rashford, was very fast when sprinting with the ball.

The Manchester United defenders tried their best to keep up.

Sane rushed all the way to the vicinity of the left side of the penalty area, and Blind could only lean towards Sane from the center to intercept.

And Luke Shaw, seeing De Bruyne in the big open space in the center, could only quickly fill in.

At this time, Sterling, who had come up from the right, broke into the penalty area in a few steps.

Sane didn't hesitate, and kicked it to the right before Blind could arrive.

The football drew a perfect arc on the lawn.

Sterling, sticking his big butt out and swinging his hands like an old lady, rushed into the penalty area and shot!

De Gea had already rushed out of the goal line and fell horizontally on the ground, expanding the defensive area and blocking Sterling from chipping the ball at the same time!

Bang!

The football hit De Gea's body and bounced off.

Sterling ran two steps quickly, wanting to make a follow-up shot, De Gea bounced up and扑了过去, but didn't touch the ball.

Sterling lost control of his center of gravity and staggered and fell into the penalty area.

Luke Shaw, who had rushed back, didn't have time to think and kicked the ball out of the sideline with all his strength.

De Bruyne, who had chased over, squatted on the ground and gasped for breath.

Sane's eyes were staring straight and spread his hands.

Zhao Gang, who passed the ball to Sane and planned the fast break, didn't continue to follow up this time, a three-on-two in the frontcourt.

He stood near the center line, scratched his head, and couldn't believe that Sterling actually kicked the ball into De Gea's body.

You should have chipped it!

"Oh, Sterling! One-on-one! Unmanned defense! Didn't score this ball!

He even tripped himself when trying to follow up! Oh my gosh!!"

Guardiola on the sidelines was bent over, not blinking his eyes, just waiting for this ball to go in and kill the game.

As a result... Guardiola knelt directly on the ground, covered his head with his hands, and sighed to the sky.

This made him even more uncomfortable than Manchester United scoring a goal.

Sterling got up from the penalty area, first expressed his apologies to Sane, and then apologized to Zhao Gang. Zhao Gang's very clever plan in the midfield for this ball, followed by Sane's speedy run, resulted in a one-on-one chance.

If it had gone in, from Stones to De Bruyne, then to Zhao Gang and Sane, and finally Sterling finishing the game.

This smooth attack would almost certainly be the best goal of the round.

Sterling's kick ruined this wonderful cooperation.

Zhao Gang just waved his hand, a little regretful, but not too concerned.

Kyle Walker was preparing to take a throw-in, when De Bruyne suddenly ran over.

Then, Kyle Walker handed the ball to De Bruyne.

Mourinho suddenly became nervous and roared on the sidelines.

Before, it was De Bruyne who had retreated very deeply and passed the ball to Zhao Gang, resulting in a goal.

This time, De Bruyne ran to take the throw-in, obviously something was wrong again.

Defend quickly, defend!!

Mark the players!

De Bruyne got the ball, and Kyle Walker ran forward quickly, taking away the defending players.

Swish!

The football drew an arc and went directly to Sterling on the right side of the penalty area.

Sterling was facing away from the defender and couldn't complete a move to get away, he pushed the ball to Jesus who was retreating, and then turned and cut into the penalty area.

Jesus, with a ground ball pass, found De Bruyne who had run into the field after taking the throw-in.

De Bruyne didn't hesitate at all, raised his leg and kicked a spinning ball into the penalty area.

Sterling looked up at the ball, turning to his back.

If he could jump up and head this ball, it would mean that this ball... was not passed to him!

Sterling turned his head, following the trajectory of the football to look at the center of the penalty area.

There was a considerable gap there.

Jesus came out of the penalty area to meet him, so the player in the penalty area, in the position behind, was Zhao Gang.

Zhao Gang, with his body tense like a bow, jumped up at the same time as Bailly, and headed the ball before Bailly could!

Bang!

With such great force, the football was seriously deformed!

The ball was so fast that De Gea didn't react at all!

Bailly and Zhao Gang fell into the penalty area at the same time, and the football slammed into the net!

"De Bruyne crosses the ball! Opportunity!!! Zhao Gang heads the ball! Goal!!!

A brace, De Gea, as the top goalkeeper, didn't even react to the ball's trajectory. When he reacted, it was too late to save it, so he simply didn't move and became a spectator!"

Zhao Gang, who got up and rushed off the field, was greeted by the roaring sound of the entire Etihad.

Soon, all the Manchester City fans in the entire Etihad Stadium stood up.

"They're all up, they're all up!!"

"Manchester City fans love this!"

"Look, look!!"

"It's coming, it's coming!"

We see that Manchester City fans have stood up. This is a reserved program for Manchester City fans. As long as Zhao Gang scores a header at home, the fans will stand up and give a unique celebration action.

This action was originally Aguero's teasing and ridicule of Zhao Gang's once poor heading level, but now it has become a carnival for Manchester City fans!!"

Zhao Gang, standing on the sidelines, looked at the enthusiastic fans standing up and spreading their arms.

He covered his face and shook his head helplessly.

The smile on his face was extraordinarily bright.

As the huge rumbling sound rang out, it was the sound of the entire Etihad fans stomping in unison.

The stands of the Etihad were like an earthquake.

The roaring sound made the entire stadium tremble.

Boom... Boom... Clang...

Boom... Boom... Clap Clap Clap Clap...

The fans in the entire stadium patted their heads, clapped their hands vigorously, and screamed.

It was like a Christmas party for ten thousand people.

All the Manchester City players stretched out their hands above their heads, clapping their hands non-stop, and interacting with the fans on the scene.

The Etihad instantly formed a lively and joyful ocean.

Mourinho shook his head, Zhao Gang, once again killed the game.

Ending Manchester United's momentum to chase points.

I knew that De Bruyne going to take the kick wouldn't be a good thing.

How did they miss De Bruyne, letting him calmly kick and cross?

With more than ten minutes left, it was unlikely that Manchester United would want to equalize.

"Martial's goal gave Manchester United hope, and Martial's eyes did convey Manchester United's overall fighting spirit, fierce and resolute, a death stare... but unfortunately, there was no follow-up."

Ibrahimovic, Martial, Rashford, Lingard, several frontcourt players stared blankly at the grand scene of the entire Etihad.

Zhao Gang's header made this stadium go crazy.

This may be the scene that all players dream of.

A grand celebration prepared by all the fans for one player alone.

Zhao Gang, returning to the field, was still shaking his head, smiling, and the applause from the entire stadium still hadn't stopped.

As long as Zhao Gang can score a header, these fans will give this unique celebration method.

The clapping stopped when all the Manchester City players stood ready, waiting for Manchester United to kick off.

The Manchester United players were a little disappointed.

However, they still attacked hard, hoping to score a goal and restore suspense to the game.

Manchester United players' physical strength declined a bit quickly. When the attack was ineffective, and Manchester City began to control the ball, Manchester United's pressing was difficult to form a threat.

The next game entered Manchester City's rhythm again.

"It's difficult for Manchester United to win the ball back. After their physical strength can't keep up, Manchester City's ball control advantage is shown... Fernandinho, Sterling, passing back to De Bruyne, De Bruyne transferring it over a wide range!

Sane's breakthrough, Sane's personal ability is still very strong!

Manchester United has not only been blocked in attack during this period, but also a bit stretched in defense. It looks like they may lose the ball again!

Finding Zhao Gang at the top of the arc, passing it horizontally to De Bruyne, De Bruyne's chip pass! Oh... Sane's volley! This ball went in again!

What was said came true, Manchester United is a little confused!!

In the eighty-sixth minute of the match, De Bruyne sent another precise assist, and Sane scored twice! Manchester City leads 5-2 at home!

The Manchester United players have completely lost their fighting spirit!"

"This is another massacre, heading towards 6-2 again!"

Neville in the commentary box was already cursing.

These players have no ability, no fighting spirit, and are not worthy of being Manchester United players at all!

The previous praise for Pogba, Martial, and Rashford had long been thrown to the back of his mind.

He had forgotten what he had said.

Pogba and Martial on the field, stood there with dull eyes, not knowing what to do.

Martial's death stare was gone, leaving only confusion.

Just thinking about ending the game quickly.

And Rashford and Ibrahimovic were anxious and still thinking about attacking.

Even at the last moment, they couldn't admit defeat.

Rashford's performance and fighting spirit did meet the so-called Manchester United inheritance of those celebrities.

His and Ibrahimovic's charge directly fell into Manchester City's defensive encirclement, and there was no good shooting opportunity at all.

The two were a little annoyed and anxious, but at this time, the other teammates seemed to have lost their souls, and there was no offensive run.

Had completely accepted the fact of losing the game, waiting for the whistle to end the game.

Rashford, wanted to kill the enemy, but was unable to turn the tide.

He looked at Martial, gritting his teeth.

Where was the霸气 just now?

Where was the courage and confidence of 君临天下,舍我其谁?

That's it??

The game quickly entered stoppage time, and in Ibrahimovic's angry roar, the Manchester United players began to move forward, as if they had woken up.

Pogba's forward pass was directly intercepted by Fernandinho!

After pushing it to Zhao Gang, Zhao Gang originally wanted to stabilize the situation. The overall situation had been decided, and there was no need to continue to charge.

However, Jesus's interspective run in front, the Manchester United players didn't even follow up!

Jesus turned his head and glanced at Zhao Gang, that little look made Zhao Gang unable to bear not to pass the ball.

If this ball wasn't passed, how sad would Jesus be!

Zhao Gang chipped the ball, and the football crossed half the field and the defender, directly to the front of Manchester United's penalty area.

Jesus, who had succeeded in anti-offside, rushed into the penalty area with joy.

Bailly and Blind followed behind him, but it was too late.

Jesus took two steps, saw De Gea running out, and chipped it.

De Gea fell to the ground, and the football flew up from his body and hung into the net!

The Manchester United fans stared blankly at the screen.

This works too?

So far, this kind of passing vision, passing footwork.

Manchester United didn't even have a single person to stop him?

"6-2, it's really 6-2! End it quickly, stop torturing Manchester United! Clattenburg, end the game quickly!

Manchester United is simply being publicly executed on the field! It's too embarrassing, there's no fighting spirit, and even no defense!"

Stoppage time, it's impossible for Manchester United to score now, but Manchester City still has a tendency to score!

In this game, Guardiola even stood there expressionlessly, not even looking like he had scored a goal.

Mourinho had almost the same expression. If you only looked at the two of them, you would have thought that the players on the field were passing the ball in the backcourt!

The fans in the stands didn't care so much, the more goals they scored, the more excited they became, screaming and singing.

The Manchester United fans who had come to fight away from home had almost left.

This is the tradition of Manchester United fans, leaving early.

The rest can only stay and continue to suffer.

When Clattenburg's whistle sounded, it was simply a life-saving for the Manchester United players.

The Manchester United players were dejected and prepared to leave the field. The few remaining Manchester United fans roared loudly, and the result was unacceptable. The players' attitude made them even more resentful.

They had all given up the game!

Martial's previous appearance of scoring a goal, as well as his fierce stare at Zhao Gang, made the Manchester United fans particularly comfortable and relieved.

Young people should be full of energy, fight him!

As a result... as a result, he became an eggplant beaten by frost in less than ten minutes.

Give up?

With this, how can they inherit the mantle of Manchester United's predecessors?

Sure enough, rotten wood cannot be carved!

Even if you lose, let us see your fighting spirit, that's good!

It doesn't matter if you lose, you lost four!

What's even more terrible is that the spirit has been completely beaten away!

"Only Ibrahimovic and Rashford can leave the Etihad standing! The rest should leave kneeling!

There are only two men left in the entire Manchester United!

Ibrahimovic is old and won't stay at Manchester United for too long. The future of Manchester United has only one Rashford left!

Oh my god, what should I do??" Neville hammered the table hard, hating that iron cannot become steel.

Guardiola and Mourinho shook hands, already thinking about the issue of Manchester City's first championship this season.

In three days, Manchester City will fiercely fight Arsenal away from home, launching the final impact on the League Cup!