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Chapter 288 Eighth Consecutive Victory

At this moment.

The Manchester City fans, who had been quite excited before, have now become silent.

Although Manchester City seemed to have a great advantage in the early stages of the game, Manchester City fans knew very well that no matter how big the advantage was, it would be meaningless without goals.

Instead, Liverpool scored first.

Manchester City is in a very passive position.

In fact, Manchester City fans should be familiar with the current scene.

Ever since Guardiola took over Manchester City.

There is one statistic for Manchester City that has increased significantly.

That's their possession rate.

Even against Liverpool.

In last season.

When Manchester City played against Liverpool.

If the scores of the two sides were covered.

Just look at other data.

For example, data such as ball possession and number of shots.

Manchester City even has the upper hand.

However, after looking at the scores of several games, you can see that the records of both sides are one-sided.

Manchester City, all lost.

What is the reason for this?

Manchester City fans are also well aware of this.

It’s because of Liverpool’s Chinese center forward.

His scoring efficiency is too high.

There is a piece of data that can reflect this.

That is the statistic made by the authoritative media [France Football].

Yangguang's professional career lasted for three seasons until the end of last season, and he scored a total of 219 goals. How many shots did he use to score these 219 goals?
706 shots!
The conversion rate reached a terrifying 31%!

During the same period, what were Messi and Ronaldo's shot conversion rates in these three seasons?
In total, Ronaldo has fired 948 shots in these three seasons, scoring 152 goals with a shot conversion rate of 16%.
Messi scored 166 goals in these three seasons. He used a total of 166 shots to complete these 790 goals, with a shot conversion rate of 21%!

this means.

Sunshine can basically score a goal with 3-4 shots.

And Ronaldo needs 6-7 shots to score a goal.

Messi needs about 5 shots to score a goal.

From the perspective of the ability to seize opportunities.

The data of Sunshine is very scary.

Of course.

This is related to the fact that he has scored far more header goals than Messi and Ronaldo: once a header in the penalty area hits the goal frame, it is very difficult for the goalkeeper to save it.

But even if we compare the shots from both sides with their feet and outside the penalty area.

Sunshine is also significantly more efficient than Messi and Ronaldo.

His conversion efficiency is terrifyingly high.

Messi and Ronaldo are already the world's top forwards in terms of conversion efficiency.

Otherwise they wouldn't have been able to score so many goals.

And sunlight is obviously an order of magnitude brighter than all of them.

Not to mention compared with other forwards.

Just as many opportunities.

Other forwards may only be able to score one goal.

The sunlight bang bang bang and several of them come in.

This is the difference.

This is somewhat similar to the game scene just now.

Aguero, Mahrez, Silva, Sterling, they all had shots, even Aguero had more than one shot.

result.

Liverpool's first shot.

to be exact.

It was the first shot of sunlight.

Just go in directly.

Manchester City fired five or six shots.

Not a single goal was scored.

Whatever the reason.

No matter how clever the tactics.

Want to make up for this scoring efficiency gap.

Just thinking about it makes me worry for Guardiola.

In fact, such a comparison has greatly hit the morale of Manchester City players.

They were frustrated by this.

But Liverpool does not have the good qualities of gentleness, courtesy, frugality and modesty.

At this time, we must take advantage of his illness to kill him.

Ever since.

Liverpool, playing at home, took advantage of the momentum of scoring a goal and continued to press forward and launched a fierce attack.

this time.

Manchester City was suppressed instead.

They were pressed into the defensive third zone, and their formation was compressed like a compressed biscuit.

Even the three forwards had to come back to participate in defense.

Aguero also participated in the defense with great effort.

but
if you can.

Guardiola certainly doesn't want to waste his top striker's physical energy on defense.

just
It will be difficult for Manchester City to take the initiative in the game again in the short term.

Manchester City retreated to defend and finally managed to survive the first half.

The first half of the game ended with the score one to zero.

Although lagging behind.

But City supporters have reason to breathe a sigh of relief.

Because even though we were behind, we managed not to lose the ball in the first half.

One ball behind.

The difference is not huge.

In the second half, after adjustments made by the head coach, the team regained control of the game.

It is not impossible to equalize or even surpass the score.

just.

If they could see that as they walked off the field.

The Manchester City players looked breathless.

I wouldn't be so optimistic.

During the intermission.

All the Manchester City players can see it.

The conditions of Fabinho, Stones and Laporte, the players who are mainly responsible for confronting the Sunshine.

They sit on chairs.

Always taking deep breaths.

It looks like it's almost been consumed.

Thinking back to when I just walked off the stage.

Yangguang was still chatting and laughing with his teammates.

Manchester City players became even more frustrated.

What kind of monster did they encounter?
The three players defending him were already in this state.

He still seemed like nothing happened.
This goes on.

I'm afraid I can't bear it.

Guardiola came in and saw Fabinho's condition.

He spoke directly: "Let's make the first substitution in the second half. Fernandinho comes on and Fabinho comes off."

It stands to reason.

Substitution at halftime.

This is usually a choice made when one is dissatisfied with the player's performance.

But now Guardiola definitely has no intention of being dissatisfied with Fabinho's performance.

He made the substitution purely for tactical reasons.

Fabinho was almost blown away by the sun.

Let him play in the second half.

I'm afraid this point will be broken.

So, he has to replace Fernandinho.

Maintain physical fitness in the defensive midfield area.

Manchester City's three midfielders.

The two Silvas' contribution to defense is second only to their running and positioning. It is unrealistic to expect them to complete any brilliant defense.

There is only one dedicated defensive midfielder among the three midfielders.

If you can't stand this position.

The back line will be even more difficult to resist.

Fabinho nodded.

He was actually relieved.

If he is still allowed to play in the second half.

He really didn't have the confidence to continue fighting against the sunlight.

Now with the addition of fresh strength, the team may be able to continue to withstand the opponent's attack.

The second half of the game started.

Manchester City made a substitution on the sidelines.

The commentators also guessed the reason for Manchester City's substitution: "Fabinho was almost exhausted, Manchester City made a substitution adjustment, Fernandinho replaced Fabinho"

Half time.

This forced Fabinho, who was in good physical condition, to be substituted.

Manchester City fans frowned.

In front of the TV.

Many Manchester City fans began to worry.

This is Liverpool.

Can Manchester City win?
Guardiola's expression was very solemn.

Tactically.

Liverpool's tactics were not very brilliant.

Sometimes it even seems a little simple.

But these simple tactics are all designed around how to bring out the best in Sunshine.

He has great personal abilities.

This is the basis for Liverpool's current suppressive power.

To combat the sun.

There must be at least two or three players to deal with it.

But there are only so many players on the field.

In order to keep it.

At last.

The teams that play against Liverpool have to retreat and passively take the beating.
Fernandinho knows Fabinho's strength. He dare not neglect the sun.

but.

The Brazilians decided to take a different tack.

The fifty-third minute of the game.

Liverpool's attack advanced to the frontcourt.

Keita holds the ball and connects with Sunshine through the ground.

Fernandinho quickly moved forward, trying to clear the ball before Sunshine.

But right now.

Yangguang suddenly pushed him, causing him to stagger.

The football slipped past his feet.

Yangguang received the ball and turned around, then prepared to break through from the ribs.

Aguero, who was not far away, predicted that Fernandinho's risky move might fail.

He cursed the Brazilians in his heart.

He gritted his teeth and filled the position.

But right now.

Sunshine passed the ball to the side and then ran straight towards the area where Aguero was.

Horse riding!
Aguero was furious.

He knew what the sun was going to do.

He is going to complete the header in this area.

Do you have any shame?

You are a tall guy, 1.98 meters tall.

Are you here to bully me, a 1.7-meter-tall Argentine guy?
Fortunately.

Laporte did not put Aguero in such an embarrassing situation.

He rushed over quickly.

Aguero breathed a sigh of relief.

The high ball can only be left to Laporte.

The ball was passed to Mane on the wing. Mane stopped for a moment and then picked the ball up directly.

The football flew into the air.

Laporte jumped first and tried to clear the ball.

But just as the football was about to fall.

His head went dark.

"Positive"

Amid the roars of the commentators.

boom!
Sunshine got the ball into the goal before Laporte.

Ederson flew to save the ball, but the angle was too tricky.

The football brushed the inner edge of the post and went into the goal.

"GOAL! GOAL! It's still Sunshine!! This is his twelfth league goal this season!" Sky Sports commentator Kolo shouted, "Liverpool leads Manchester City 2-0! They are about to complete their eight-game winning streak in the league. Yes, is there any possibility for Manchester City to counterattack now? Too small! Liverpool is invincible in this stadium!"

There was a huge cheer at Anfield.

The cheers were like a tsunami. ,

Almost drowned everything.

Even the commentator's voice in the commentary booth was drowned out.

In the whistling.

In the media box.

The reporters in Manchester looked a little unhappy.

Whether it is the media supporting Manchester United or Manchester City.

None of them want to see Liverpool's rise.

not to mention.

Liverpool seemed too strong.

This kind of strength has never appeared in the history of the Premier League.

They looked almost unbeatable.

This season, the two Manchester giants may have to crawl at the feet of Liverpool.

This is for the people of Manchester.

What a painful thing it is.

Guardiola covered his face with his hands.

He was somewhat shaken in the football philosophy he had always believed in.

Such a player.

his appearance.

It is a subversion of modern football tactics.

Give him the ball and he'll win.
How can you play this?

Guardiola shook his head slightly.

He cheered up.

anyway.

Next, the team has to launch an attack.

He looked at the bench.

When there is no other way.

Then try someone else?
then.

Guardiola used his second substitution.

Sane enters the game.

Substitute Sterling.

Sterling was booed by Liverpool fans when he left the field.

after all.

When Sterling left, he had a very unpleasant experience with the fans.

Liverpool fans are very happy now.

At first I felt there was no future in staying in Liverpool.

What now?
Which club has a better future than Liverpool?
"Sterling, we are now the Champions League champions!"

Liverpool fans sang loudly.

Sterling's face turned quite ugly.

After the second goal was scored.

The game basically entered Liverpool's rhythm.

After the substitution, Manchester City launched a counterattack.

And Liverpool also recovered.

Focus on counterattack.

Manchester City created several threats.

But soon.

Their fighting spirit.

It was extinguished by the third ball.

The 73rd minute of the game.

Liverpool made a simple long pass from the back.

Yangguang caught the high ball, protected the ball, attracted the defense, and suddenly knocked his heel.

The ball penetrated Manchester City's defense.

Salah successfully beat the offside trap.

Go to the meeting alone.

Facing Ederson, he calmly chose to cut inside, past the goalkeeper and scored into the empty net.

Three to zero.

The ball went in.

All the strength of Manchester City players seemed to have been drained.

They have completely lost their fighting spirit.

Manchester City's loss of fighting spirit also made the game enter a very boring stage.

Of course.

Liverpool fans were not bored.

They sang and danced in the stands.

Turning the stadium into a party scene.

"This was an undeserved top-of-the-table battle. Liverpool won it too easily and Manchester City basically didn't pose much of a threat to them."

In the commentary box.

Commentator Chloe said, shaking his head.

Carragher grinned: "I think there is not much suspense about the league championship this season."

Neville was not convinced: "The league has just begun."

"Come on, make a bet!"

Karagra pulled him with anticipation.

Neville didn't respond.

bet?

Isn't that just giving you money?

Fuck.

Manchester City players' minds are no longer on the game.

What they want to hear most now is the whistle at the end of the game.

Escape from this stadium that hurt them.

Return to your own territory and lick your wounds.

Liverpool saw that their opponents had lost their fighting spirit.

But there was no need to continue scoring goals and beat the opponent 7 to 1.

As long as you can win.

Time passes minute by minute.

In the stands.

Liverpool fans didn't think the game was boring.

They sang and danced.

The singers sang song after song in the stands.

They sang praises of every Liverpool player.

among them.

The most numerous songs are about sunshine.

At the end.

Liverpool fans even started a human wave in the stands.

Manchester City fans
They've almost gone.

Ever since.

In such an atmosphere.

game.

Finally, the final moment has arrived.

There are actually still dozens of seconds of injury time.

The referee blew the whistle to end the game.
"The game is over! The game is over!!"

"Liverpool beat Manchester City and won eight games in a row!"

(End of this chapter)