novelweb Chapter 521 Times are always changing, with both pros and cons!
Chapter 521 Times are always changing, with both pros and cons!
Manchester City is in full swing in the new season.
Rich teams spend huge sums of money in the transfer market and do not create eye-catching records in transfer fees.
In terms of shock effect alone, they shocked the world last season.
What is more pursued now is the improvement of actual combat power.
Yaya Toure, Balotelli, David Silva, Kolarov, James Milner, Boateng.
These transfers ranging from 1000 million euros to 3000 million euros do not seem to have a superstar-level shock effect.
But nearly 1.5 million euros were actually invested.
After getting rid of Robinho, Ireland, Garrido and other players at a discount, they only recovered less than 4000 million euros.
In the process of accelerating the replacement of the lineup, Manchester City's route is basically no problem.
Manchester City in the eyes of Fleet Street: Ronaldinho is at the core of the forward attack.
The midfield organizer is David Silva, and the defensive core is Yaya Toure.
The back line is naturally led by Kompany.
I dare not say that Manchester City has the strength to end the White Dynasty, but there is no doubt that it will challenge the top four.
The final round of the Rose Cup.
Ajax ended first with Arsenal.
Arsenal's victory was expected.
The outside world is more concerned about the strong dialogue between Manchester City and Leeds United.
This is also a test of Manchester City's ability to withstand European dominance.
At least in the Rose Cup, Manchester City defeated Ajax and Arsenal in succession. Mancini's team was high-spirited and powerful.
When the starting players of both teams took the stage in the White Temple.
Leeds United fans gave both Kompany and Ronaldinho applause.
Baiyi has today's family business, and they have all made contributions.
Even on the mural in the player tunnel, there are two figures.
Even Roy Keane, who has severed ties with Sean Haoen, his championship photo with the team also appears in the mural in the player tunnel.
Shen Hao did not make any subjective changes to the history of the Tyrant Era.
Entering the White Temple era, Leeds United bid farewell to the Elland Road era.
All the achievements and glory in the Tyrant Era are condensed in the murals in the player tunnel, as if to remind people that the history of Leeds United truly began in the Tyrant Era.
Mancini looked calm and in good spirits.
Now Manchester City can also be said to be strong.
Although there are still some unsatisfactory positions, there is room for improvement.
But he feels that he is no longer far behind the dominant Leeds United.
Especially during the upgrading stage of Leeds United, Leeds United's overall strength will definitely fluctuate slightly.
At this moment, the head coach's comprehensive coaching ability is more tested.
Design tactics, combine teams, arrange troops, make on-the-spot arrangements, etc.
In this regard, Mancini believes that he is not inferior to Shen Hao.
And when Manchester City planned to confront Leeds United head-on and seize the initiative of the game in their own hands, Leeds United's fierce counterattack after the opening and the technical and tactical play of launching fast breaks on the spot put Manchester City in danger!
Modric and Kaka broke through Manchester City's defense with a through ball within 20 minutes.
They are all similar in that they launch a quick attack immediately after a successful high-position press.
Suarez and Royce did not waste the opportunity, and both made great achievements to break through Joe Hart's ten fingers.
Leeds United 2:0 Manchester City.
Mancini stood on the sidelines and was petrified!
Manchester City fans were also shocked and couldn't believe it.
It’s as if Leeds United told Manchester City with their actions: Your uncle is still your uncle!
Shen Hao nodded slightly.
Summer preparations are beginning to bear fruit.
After the changes in rhythm and tactics, Leeds United are actually not afraid of opponents who try to compete with them head-on.
We are not afraid of those teams that put on a defensive counterattack formation but are still reluctant to fully stretch their defense.
If the opponent cannot put Leeds United into a long-term offensive dilemma, then Leeds United's wave-like offense will inevitably destroy the opponent's defense.
The result just depends on whether you seize the opportunity.
Mancini seemed to have been hit in the head.
Surround yourself with the cheers and celebrations of Leeds United fans at the Sanctuary in White.
He woke up instantly.
Manchester City is no match for Leeds United in terms of team chemistry and technical and tactical system!
No matter how Leeds United's skills and tactics change, the core members have not changed, the tacit understanding has not changed, and the technical and tactical system has not undergone an extreme change.
Therefore, in terms of the team's comprehensive combat effectiveness, no matter how many stars Manchester City introduces, it will be at least one level behind Leeds United.
Getting stronger through lineup replacement is only the most basic way.
If you buy some powerful players, you can immediately challenge the overlord.
Then this overlord is too vain.
Looking at the teams in the Premier League that can qualitatively change their combat effectiveness and challenge Leeds United by buying people, they are still traditional giants and Chelsea, because their basic strength is strong enough and their technical and tactical play is also very mature. The only difference is how many people they need to buy.
The Manchester City players, who were full of pride and ambition before the start, obediently strengthened their defense after falling behind by two goals.
Warm-up match, only focus on the process, not the result.
Leeds United remained determined to attack the Manchester City defense.
This nearly one-sided scene made Manchester City fans extremely frustrated.
More than 1 million euros were spent in the summer.
However, Manchester City was still being pressed and rubbed wildly by Leeds United.
Was the money wasted?
Ronaldinho obviously played great football at Manchester City.
If you have a chance, attack; if you don't, just take a walk.
Shen Hao saw that Ronaldinho's ability dropped by another 4 points.
It’s almost below 180.
Alas, I sighed in my heart.
The Samba Elf will never come back.
Leeds United frantically created threats, but Manchester City, with its strengthened defense, frequently resolved dangers.
This is when you can see the effect of spending money.
If it weren't for the balanced increase in overall strength, Manchester City would never be able to stop Leeds United's indiscriminate bombardment.
Maybe the first two goals came relatively easily.
Leeds United failed to score a third goal before the end of the first half.
Instead, Manchester City pulled a goal back through a quick counterattack.
Ronaldinho has declined, but his strength is definitely still there.
As long as Manchester City can pass the ball to his feet, his ball control ability will still show an extraordinary level, but it will be difficult to break through like in the past.
And he himself knew this very well. After controlling the ball to contain the defense, he sent a wonderful pass. Balotelli made a diagonal pass to counter the offside, and then used a light push shot in the penalty area to send the ball into the far corner of the goal.
It can be said that Leeds United was beaten behind and conceded the ball, which is an inevitable phenomenon brought about by the tactical system.
Just like Barcelona's passing and pressing tactics, most of the goals conceded are caused by opponents using quick counterattacks to break through the defense.
Manchester City pulled a goal back and stood up again.
Manchester City, which tried to become stronger in the second half, was quickly suppressed by Leeds United's firepower.
Gareth Bale's long shot from the penalty area caused Joe Hart to make a save, and Kompany retreated into the small penalty area to clear the ball.
However, the football that flew outside the penalty area was controlled by Modric. He calmly diverted the ball and evaded Yaya Toure's pressure from the front, and then passed the ball into the penalty area.
Suarez, who was retreating, kicked the ball directly and passed it to Kaka who came in behind!
Kaka changed the direction of the ball and rushed to speed up the ball. After entering the penalty area, he didn't wait for the defender to get close and fired angrily!
The football flew straight to the upper right corner of the goal, and Joe Hart was helpless!
Leeds United fans cheered for Kaká.
I lament that Kaká’s condition has almost returned to its peak during the new season!
Manchester City fans are depressed again.
As time goes by, Ronaldinho runs less and less on the court.
Sometimes he just stands in the frontcourt and waits for fast break opportunities.
For the Brazilian forwards of the previous era, doing so was not necessarily a big problem.
It's just that the Premier League has now established a fast-paced basic game style.
So it will make his static look particularly abrupt.
Of course, if Manchester City expects Ronaldinho to fight back to support the defense.
That is obviously a waste of natural resources.
The scene is extremely passive. This is not something that a forward can turn around, even if he is Ronaldinho.
Mancini did not replace Ronaldinho for a long time, and Shen Hao stood on the sidelines thoughtfully.
Manchester City needs superstars, but what all teams need is superstars who can bring aggressive momentum.
The declining Ronaldinho will inevitably put the advancing Manchester City into an embarrassing situation.
Manchester City's overall strength is steadily strengthening, but its offensive core is declining.
If Manchester City can truly join the title race, then Ronaldinho will become their biggest headache.
Ronaldinho can make a huge contribution to turning Manchester City from an ordinary team into a strong team.
But want to turn Manchester City from a strong team into a champion.
Not to mention the future Ronaldinho.
He is very scared right now.
Shen Hao's substitution came late today.
After the substitution, the team quickly switched their playing style.
When Manchester City regained their composure, there was not much game time left.
Shen Hao used Kante and Casemiro's double defensive midfielder combination to hone their defense.
Manchester City frequently launched offensive attacks in the last 15 minutes of the game.
There were no bright spots in Casemiro's performance, and he was simply gaining experience through leveling up.
Kanter will let David Silva take the initiative to move around.
In the final stage of the game, Rakitic assisted Deisler in the frontcourt, and the latter dribbled across the penalty area and then sent a through ball.
Ronaldo successfully reversed offside and made a diagonal shot. Faced with the attacking Joe Hart, he sent the ball into the far corner with a lob.
Leeds United 4:1 Manchester City.
Before the final whistle sounded, Yaya Toure, who suddenly came in front of Leeds United's penalty area, used a powerful shot to create a wave of the world and get another goal for Manchester City!
Leeds United finally defeated Manchester City 4:2.
Three straight Rose Cup wins.
Good warm-up effect.
Basically everything that needs to be typed out has been typed out.
The problems that occurred were all within Shen Hao's expectations.
After three days of rest, Leeds United will usher in the Community Shield before the new season.
Fleet Street, however, followed Leeds United's victory over Manchester City in the aftermath of the Rose Cup.
It seems as if he is afraid that Mancini will get carried away because of the huge resources and improved lineup.
Fleet Street probably figured it out too.
This summer's signings are basically coming to an end.
As for the Premier League championship teams in previous years... they really didn't pose much of a threat to Leeds United.
Just like Manchester United, who are about to compete with Leeds United for the Community Shield.
A late comeback last season led to a runner-up finish.
The net investment in summer transfers was less than 1000 million euros.
Hernandez, Smalling, Beibei.
How much change can this quality of signings bring to Manchester United's overall strength?
It's really unflattering.
Chelsea's transfer operations in the summer window currently look similar.
Therefore, Fleet Street knows very well that if the team with the most hope of bringing changes to the Premier League is Manchester City with "unlimited" transfer funds!
It's just that they are worried about whether Mancini has the ability to take Manchester City to the level of Leeds United's opponents.
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8 month 7 day.
The Community Shield battle is coming.
Leeds United and Manchester United meet at the new Wembley Stadium in London.
When Shen Hao and Ferguson looked at each other on the sidelines as if they were greeting each other tacitly, he was startled.
Ferguson's form... wasn't quite right.
It looks like the person is a little numb.
Anyway, Shen Hao didn't feel the strong pressure.
In previous battles between them, Ferguson's aura would obviously overwhelm him.
But now, no more.
He seemed a little disheartened.
The biggest problem with Manchester United is actually that most of the money the club earns from its own business is used by the Glazer family to pay off debts.
To put it simply, Manchester United does not need the owner to inject capital and continuously inject blood into the club to strengthen the lineup construction.
But the problem is that Manchester United, which could be self-sufficient and live a prosperous life, is sucked by the Glazer family every year.
This has resulted in Manchester United's lineup failing to keep up with the development of the times.
If it weren't for Leeds United.
Comparing the investment in lineup construction of Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool over the years, Manchester United will not be left behind.
Ferguson's ability to manage the team gave Manchester United a strength that exceeded the objective perceptions of the outside world.
Needless to say, even Shen Hao recognized this.
However, Leeds United is now almost the only team in the Premier League.
This gap has become unbearable for Ferguson.
If he does not start the contest with the determination to end Leeds United, Ferguson himself will be confused.
What's the point of still being the Manchester United coach?
Obviously Manchester United fans have also seen Ferguson's state.
In addition to feeling sorry for the old man Ferguson, they are also filled with anger towards the Glazer family!
The top three football clubs in the world by revenue do not even have the money to buy a star.
Who can bear this?
The Community Shield competition has begun.
Another Rose Derby, but once the game started, the gap in overall strength between the two teams was revealed.
Leeds United suppressed Manchester United strongly.
The season hasn't really started yet.
Manchester United entered the state slowly.
But Leeds United madly besieged Manchester United's defense with a youthful passion and vigor.
Shen Hao didn't think about Ferguson's state anymore.
Times are always changing.
Manchester United, which was once arrogant, is now having a hard time.
No matter how many people can't accept it.
For Leeds United, there are mixed pros and cons.
The advantage is that Manchester United does not pose a great threat to their dominance. The disadvantage is that if the internal competition in the Premier League declines, it will not be a good thing for Leeds United's long-term development.
The 7th minute of the game.
Leeds United had just started a wave of offense in the frontcourt. Gareth Bale's forced dribbling in was saved by Ferdinand in a thrilling way.
It seemed that a counterattack was just forming, and the ball flew towards the right side of the midfield.
Nani quickly rushed to where the ball landed, but after a quick stop and a step, he was intercepted by Baynes. Nani smashed the ball and changed direction in an attempt to break through.
Kanter, on the other hand, intercepted the ball at the right time in the paint.
After stealing the ball, Kanter passed the ball to Modric, who quickly passed the ball to the right side of the frontcourt.
Deisler took the initiative and kicked the ball towards the center.
Kaka made a forward pass and accelerated into the penalty area, facing two Manchester United defenders who hurriedly closed the door to defend.
Kaka decisively passed the ball back slightly diagonally.
Suarez controlled the ball and changed direction, swung the ball from behind Kaka and hit an inside arc shot.
The football flew through the air into the upper right corner of the goal with a pleasing trajectory.
The nearly 40-year-old veteran goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar can only watch the ball and sigh.
At his age, his explosiveness in fighting has obviously declined a lot.
Leeds United 1:0 Manchester United!
Ferguson's face was extremely ugly!