Liverpool and Manchester City's battle of the Kings of the Century is a clash between the two teams with the highest value and the strongest in the Premier League.

But if there is to be another division between the two teams, no one will question Liverpool's paper strength.

The data can be used as a reference. Liverpool striker Lewandowski and Mbappe dominated the top two Premier League goalscorers, followed by Salah.

In terms of defensive statistics, Liverpool performed better than Manchester City in the first 37 rounds, conceding fewer goals.

If the competition is partial, the only thing Manchester City dominates is the organizational creativity of the midfield. De Bruyne and Gundogan are indeed more creative than Liverpool's offensive organization. De Bruyne has already left this season. A classic picture of many fairy ball assists.

But the key to the confrontation between the two teams is "my offense is against your defense!"

Liverpool's midfielder plus defender combination is the strongest in the Premier League and even in Europe, and no one doubts this.

Therefore, Manchester City's offensive creativity in the game today was suppressed a lot, because of Liverpool's defensive limitations.

As a result, Liverpool actually showed a more efficient and threatening attack than Manchester City at home.

After all, defense and offense are complementary, not opposites.

Situ Yunbing expected that Guardiola wouldn't be as hot as Klopp in the League Cup final, so he didn't let Liverpool grab the rhythm in the opening game. It was unnecessary!

Manchester City must take precautions, and Manchester City's caution after the opening also prevented them from exerting their full strength. Situ Yunbing and Guardiola knew each other well.

But after the period of mutual probing has passed, the two coaches also know: the warm-up is over!

From the 11th minute of the game, Liverpool suddenly began to speed up in the attack. When the attack on the left side was sniped, it quickly shifted the attack and played on the right side, trying to tear the opponent's defense line by quick transfer.

This trick is also very good for Guardiola’s team, but the difference is that even if Liverpool’s offensive creativity is not as good as their opponents, Manchester City’s midfielder only has one Fernandinho, and he is afraid to leave his post for fear that Liverpool will have Players inserted forward to form the offensive pressure in front of the penalty area, causing the defender line to be in a dilemma. Liverpool only relied on Eriksson and Casemiro, as well as Kanter from the side to assist from time to time, and definitely able to transfer the ball quickly Without procrastination.

In the 14th minute of the game, when Mbappe accelerated the ball from the right and broke through the slightly cumbersome Mendy, he crossed the ball diagonally to the right side of the penalty area before the baseline. Eriksson made a quick advance although he got rid of it. Fernandinho, but Otamendi blocked the angle, Eriksson did not try to break through, that is not what he is good at in this level of competition, so he picked the ball in place to the left side of the penalty area. Trying to find Griezmann inside.

When the football crossed Kompany's head, Kompany turned decisively to block Griezmann, and at the same time reached out to Otamendi to sign Lewandowski.

This time, Griezmann hit the ball and hit the ball directly!

Kompany turned sideways to block the ball from the baseline.

Manchester City also did a good job of defense!

"Gleezmann shot again in the penalty area. Kompany's defense is very important. He failed to make Griezmann's shot threaten!

Maybe this ball control adjustment will be better. "

It's not that Griezmann is eager to score, but he has not had much room just now. Fernandinho returns to the penalty area. If he has the ball, he basically has no chance to shoot!

Liverpool took a corner kick and failed to create a threat. Edson took off in front of the goal and grabbed the ball.

When the Liverpool generals quickly withdrew, Manchester City’s offense was moved forward by full-back Walker. When Griezmann came to defend, he passed the ball to Gundogan’s feet, and then moved forward and moved forward. .

Gundogan knocked the ball back to Kompany under Lewandowski's harassment. The latter took the ball and found De Bruyne in the middle of the backcourt. Eriksson stepped forward to press and De Bruyne held the control. When the ball was withdrawn, the ball was passed diagonally across the wing, and Mendy came up too!

Situ Yunbing looked dignified on the sidelines, and Manchester City's attacking method began to change!

The positions of the two full-backs are premised. If placed in a normal game, he will definitely think that Manchester City is going to press on it, and gradually create a threat through ball control.

But in today's game he recognized that Guardiola can't let the team press on!

Because last season his Manchester City was destroyed like this!

The simplest reason is that if Mendy and Walker press on, their side defense zone will become a playground for Griezmann and Mbappé!

Even if Manchester City can block the midfielder Eriksson and Casemiro.

But can they still contain Robertson and Arnold?

If a long pass can pierce the opponent's heart, Liverpool will never waste another pass!

Therefore, Situ Yunbing must carefully observe the purpose of Manchester City's changes.

Manchester City's striker is not very high, and it is only about 20 yards away from the midfield line.

When Mbappe returned to the defense to harass Mendy, Mendy passed the ball diagonally to Aguero, who took the initiative to retreat. At the same time, Kanter and Casemiro both retreated slightly, and De Bruyne took the initiative. The run went to the immediate rear of Aguero.

Situ Yunbing looked at the overall situation, and at this time Sterling and **** both started to cut inside!

Aguero made a pass back and sent the ball to De Bruyne. At this time, Casemiro turned to follow the defense and it was impossible to form a frontal blockade of De Bruyne!

De Bruyne greeted the ball and directly passed the left rib of Liverpool's penalty area!

The route of the football to the Liverpool penalty area happens to be from the air between Van Dijk and Arnold!

The route selection is very good, and the landing point also happens to be the area where Sterling's inner cutting position can be matched!

The audience saw that De Bruyne's pass was lightly lifted, and it was almost a stroll in the court, sending out a penetrating through-the-top pass!

Sterling reached the left side of Liverpool's penalty area with a fast speed. When the football fell, he successfully unloaded the ball with his right foot!

Guardiola ignited the light of expectation in this moment!

But Sterling did not hit the goal directly, because Van Dijk was not slow to return to the defense. In order to get rid of Van Dijk and open the distance from him, Sterling took the ball forward again!

It was this step that gave Ter Stegen, who was decisive, a chance to get close to Sterling!

When Sterling regained a shot in front of the penalty zone, Ter Stegen was already less than one meter in front of him.

Seeing Sterling wading, Van Dijk returned to the center zone in front of the goal, cutting off the route that Sterling used to pass the goalkeeper to the middle, and also cut off the route that Sterling used to send a cross to Jesus!

Sterling has only two options, either to change to the bottom line and pass Ter Stegen, or to shoot directly by himself!

Even if the former succeeds in passing the goalkeeper, the shooting angle may be close to zero.

When Liverpool fans couldn't help but swallow extremely tightly, between the sparks and sparks, Sterling kicked and shot!

The right foot arch shoots the ball towards the far corner of the goal!

Ter Stegen fell to the ground and stretched out his left leg to block the ball!

The blocked football saw Aguero have a chance to complete a supplementary shot!

At the very moment, Kanter put a tackle to send the ball out of the baseline!

Aguero hides his face and sighs!

The Manchester City fans held their heads very regretful!

Guardiola only felt that his chest seemed to be blocked in one breath, and he couldn't relax for a while!

Situ Yunbing looked solemn, and Guardiola's preparations were more detailed than he had imagined!

Manchester City today is definitely the strongest opponent he has encountered in the six-year Premier League!

"OMG! Sterling was single-handedly blocked by Ter Stegen!

Kanter killed Aguero's refill shot!

fantastic!

De Bruyne's wonderful pass makes people just feel mesmerized, the trajectory of football flying in the air is so beautiful and moving!

It's a pity that Sterling failed to shoot at the first time!

What if he doesn't stop the ball and shoots directly?

Although the success rate will certainly not be high, if it succeeds, it will definitely be a super wonderful and unparalleled goal!

From cooperation to breaking the door, it will have a sense of beauty and shock!

What a shame!

Manchester City almost broke the goal at Anfield!

If Manchester City take the lead, then the pressure will all fall to Liverpool's side! "

The Red Army fans in the Anfield stands are a little afraid.

Sterling's distance from breaking the goal just now may be just a momentary difference in choice.

They did not go to boo Sterling today.

Even after Sterling left Liverpool, he had many complaints about Situ Yunbing and the Liverpool club. Even if he was not regarded as a traitor by Liverpool fans, he still thought it was very unkind as a Red Army youth training player.

But today, the Red Army fans gave Sterling enough respect, because this is the battle of the king of the century!

Respect your opponent is also respect yourself!

Some trivial grievances should be put aside for such a classic decisive battle that has not been seen in the Premier League in 20 years.

The Red Army fans pin their hopes on every player on the field, and of course, the gods in their hearts on the sidelines!

Situ Yunbing did not give instructions to the team. After the threatening offensive of Manchester City just now, he was thinking about the design and purpose of Manchester City's play style.

The two full-backs pressing into the center line definitely have time to return to the defense, so don't worry about Liverpool's fast break and they will not be able to catch up. Unless Manchester City makes a mistake near the center circle, then Liverpool will quickly attack on the spot. , I am afraid that no full-back can go back in time, because it is of little significance to go back. Liverpool must go straight to the Manchester City penalty area, instead of giving up close and far to play the regular wing.

However, when the full-back is pressed to the center line, it can form a closer ball-handling coordination with the midfielder. This is fully reflected in the two teams that Guardiola has coached in the past, but it was more aggressive in the past, and now it is slightly more aggressive. Be conservative and pragmatic.

If Pep Guardiola learned anything last season, then one thing must be that he has learned to look at his opponent's face and take advantage of the situation!