Guardiola clenched his fist on the sidelines, nodded, well done!

Pochettino just shook his head, expressionless.

Neither coach had a huge emotional reaction to the goal.

Pochettino was vaguely worried.

He didn't expect Zhao Gang to have developed heading skills now.

Rapid progress.

He is becoming more and more powerful.

Fortunately, Tottenham's attacking line is quite strong. If they can stabilize the rhythm, the chances of scoring are very high.

As long as Ali doesn't act recklessly...

Thinking of this, Pochettino put his hands to his mouth like a喇叭 (lǎ bā, trumpet), shouting loudly at Ali.

Pay attention to passing, pay attention to cooperation!

Ali originally wanted to prove himself at the Etihad, but he made repeated mistakes, quarreled with his teammates, and became increasingly frustrated.

Fortunately, Harry Kane noticed the problem. He and Eriksen comforted this somewhat impetuous teammate, improving Ali's condition.

The two sides once again launched a press in midfield, with constant small moves.

Zhao Gang and Ali were locked in a contest. Zhao Gang's mentality was very stable, but Ali was a little uncomfortable and almost lost control several times.

Eriksen saw the trick. Although Ali was a year older than Zhao Gang, his experience and character were far inferior. If this continued, he would probably be played to death.

Once Ali gets anxious, his movements will become bigger, or even lead to a red card, then it's completely over.

Eriksen hurriedly took the initiative to defend Zhao Gang, completely freeing Ali, letting him only worry about attacking and not about Zhao Gang.

Eriksen was also quite puzzled. He didn't know Zhao Gang very well, but he also knew that Zhao Gang hardly made any small moves on the field and played very cleanly.

Why was he bumping into Ali, pulling his arm, and kicking his leg today?

Did Zhao Gang feel Ali's threat and want to prove that he was stronger than Ali?

It seems that Ali's growth has indeed threatened Zhao Gang's title as the Premier League's number one young player.

Is this kid's good temper and good character all an act? He shows his true colors when he encounters a threat.

Then he must not be allowed to succeed!

Eriksen shared his thoughts with Ali.

Ali heard this.

That makes sense!!

"Play well, don't be fooled by his despicable tricks. Winning against Manchester City means winning against him! You don't need to score goals, or even assists. As long as we can win, it proves that Tottenham is stronger than Manchester City, and it proves that you are stronger than him!"

Hearing Eriksen's words, Ali nodded vigorously, staring at Zhao Gang.

Just wait until we win, then let's see what you do.

At that time, I will dance in front of you and tell all the fans that you are nothing more than that.

The Etihad will be sad, and you will cry!

Ali, filled with strength, didn't bother to defend Zhao Gang anymore. He was going to tear Manchester City apart with his offense!

In the 26th minute of the game, Ali dribbled the ball from the center, all the way forward, at a great speed.

But this time, he didn't choose to go it alone. After attracting enough pressure, he suddenly found Son Heung-min on the left!

The second ball king of South Korea, amidst the cheers of South Korean fans, dribbled the ball all the way to the left side of the penalty area.

Once again facing Kyle Walker.

Kyle Walker's defensive quality is very high. It is almost impossible to break into the penalty area in such a narrow space.

Son Heung-min once again chose to cut inside.

Last time, he suddenly shot after cutting inside. Although it went high, the tactic was still executed.

Kyle Walker anticipated this. After Son Heung-min cut inside, he directly followed up and raised his foot, preparing to block the route.

But this time, Son Heung-min became smarter. After cutting inside, he suddenly pulled the ball back, dribbling along the outside!

When Kyle Walker realized this, he quickly adjusted his position. Even if Son Heung-min wanted to break through, he would be forcibly squeezed away.

This is how a powerful full-back grasps his position.

If it were Zabaleta, Son Heung-min would have been squeezed into the penalty area.

However, Son Heung-min's strength is also top-notch.

He didn't choose to continue the breakthrough, but shot directly!

He chipped the ball into the penalty area.

"Son Heung-min, a very beautiful escape! His former teammate, Kyle Walker, is simply not good enough in front of him. This defense is simply amateurish in front of Son Heung-min!!!

Harry Kane's header! Harry Kane!!!"

…

The ball did appear within Harry Kane's control. He jumped high, avoided Otamendi, and pressed down on Stones behind him, swinging his head at the ball.

Bang!!

The beautiful sound of his head touching the ball came, and Harry Kane landed on the ground, looking at Zhao Gang falling from the sky.

The ball was blocked by Zhao Gang, who had rushed back, and headed out of the crossbar!

Kane cursed inwardly.

Zhao Gang was in the position of defensive midfielder, and originally thought that his offensive ability would be greatly reduced, but he still scored from a set piece.

Now, because of his position, he can run back to the penalty area from the backcourt to support at any time.

His coverage area is not enough to be a good defensive midfielder, but his aerial defense ability is too strong!

Manchester City's aerial defense has not been very good. Tottenham's main tactic before the game was to cross from both sides and use Kane's ability to create space.

But this guy can now support the penalty area at any time, greatly improving Manchester City's aerial defense capabilities.

The key is that his jumping height and speed are too good.

Pochettino on the sidelines was originally holding his hands together. The pass was too good, passing over Otamendi, and Kane pressed down on Stones.

After heading the ball, there was a high probability of scoring.

As a result, Zhao Gang suddenly rushed out and headed the ball out!

The fans didn't feel the danger of the ball, after all, it didn't even form a shot, let alone a goal.

Only the players on the field, the coaches on the sidelines, and the professionals who have actually played the game know how important this kind of clearance is.

Bravo took the initiative to come out, and Otamendi also ran over and bumped fists with Zhao Gang.

Otamendi's position was a little too forward, and the ball was missed.

Bravo knew that if Kane had headed the ball, and if it had bounced, he would have been finished.

Guardiola stroked his chin, looking at the situation on the field. He felt that he was too amazing, several levels ahead of other coaches.

I ask you, which coach, expert, or famous player in the world can put Zhao Gang in the position of defensive midfielder?

Besides me, Guardiola, who has the guts?

He can not only quickly return to the penalty area to participate in aerial defense, but also quickly pass the ball after receiving it and launch a counterattack. Isn't this more useful than in the frontcourt?

Eriksen quickly took a corner kick.

The ball spun directly towards Kane in the center.

A group of people, from Manchester City and Tottenham, jumped up almost at the same time.

"Hey! You have to say, Guardiola's arrangement, although it sacrifices some of Zhao Gang's offensive ability, it does increase the aerial defense ability a lot!"

Zhao Gang, in the defensive midfielder position, was still in the penalty area this time. Otamendi was marking Kane, and Zhao Gang was on the side, heading the ball out.

Sane was in the center and received the ball directly.

With a whoosh, Manchester City players quickly exited the penalty area, trying to launch a counterattack, and De Bruyne had already sped up, preparing to receive Sane's pass.

After receiving the ball, Sane turned around and prepared to dribble forward, but Ali suddenly stretched out his foot from behind and poked the ball away.

Sane hurriedly used his body to block the position, trying to regain control of the ball, but Ali reacted quickly enough, and kicked again from behind Sane.

This time the ball rolled even further.

The two stretched out their arms and entangled each other. Ali successfully avoided Sane's block and rushed to the front to take the ball!

Tottenham players preparing to retreat quickly ran into position and began a new round of attack.

And Manchester City, who ran out to attack, quickly retreated.

Sane was the most active, after all, this was his mistake.

He quickly rushed towards Ali, constantly interfering and blocking.

Ali was holding the ball, preparing to find the position of his teammates.

He looked up and Fernandinho and Zhao Gang were all around!

In this brief second, Ali had lost the opportunity to pass the ball.

All forward passing routes were cut off, and he could only choose to pass backward.

Eriksen, who was receiving behind, yelled loudly. Ali turned around, just as he was about to pass the ball, Sane, entangled with Ali, reached out his hand, and Fernandinho poked out the ball!

Zhao Gang reacted the fastest, rushing to the ball first, kicking it forward, and running with the ball.

When the Tottenham players saw this, they spurred their horses and quickly retreated.

Ali ran backwards while arguing with the referee.

Sane fouled!

Sane pushed me, bumped into me!

Are you not going to call that??

The referee ran forward with his head down, completely ignoring Ali.

If that's a foul, you would have been sent off long ago for your constant small moves.

You can't just reach out yourself, that's confrontation, but when others reach out to you, it's a foul, right?

That doesn't make sense!

While dribbling the ball forward, Zhao Gang always observes the runs of his teammates.

Sane had already rushed up, and two Tottenham players were leaning towards Zhao Gang, preparing to defend him tightly.

Zhao Gang didn't choose to break through, and didn't choose a long pass to find De Bruyne, it was a bit dangerous.

If Sterling had run to that position, Zhao Gang would have really passed.

De Bruyne ran too far forward, without teammate support, it was difficult for him to break through alone.

So Zhao Gang, with a diagonal push, gave it to Sane, while he continued to run forward, pulling away the defense.

Manchester City players were running, and Tottenham players who were chasing back were also running back to their own area.

Sane dribbled the ball across the midfield line, observed for a moment, didn't pass the ball, and just rushed up with the ball.

Jesus and Sterling were both rushing forward quickly, and Tottenham players were constantly filling in.

After Sane met Wanyama, he glanced at Sterling's position, hesitated, but still didn't pass.

Although Sterling's position was better than Zhao Gang's, more conducive to the attack, but he was new here, and he would subconsciously look for the most stable solution.

Zhao Gang, who had already passed through the middle of the defenders and accelerated forward, received Sane's pass as expected.

"Sane! This pass, it would have been better to pass to Sterling, but he might not dare to pass like that!"

"After all, Zhao Gang is running desperately. Sterling is unhappy, Sane should be able to handle it. Zhao Gang is unhappy, he might not be able to handle it. There is no problem with this ball!"

Zhao Gang received the ball, threw off the defense behind him, and in front of him were still Dier, and Wanyama was also quickly filling in.

Zhao Gang glanced at the goal, mustered his strength and swung his foot.

Dier's eyes almost popped out, you're here, going to shoot??

Are you crazy?

Dier couldn't care so much, he stretched his leg to block, Zhao Gang kicked the ball heavily.

The ball didn't fly up, but slid past Dier's feet along the ground.

Dier gritted his teeth, unwilling, damn it, he was shown up!

This kid didn't shoot, it was a pass.

He quickly turned his head, this pass tricked him, and Vertonghen couldn't stop it either.

The ball quickly entered the penalty area.

Inside the penalty area was Jesus, who had already run into position.

Jesus might have been a little slow to turn around, but he didn't need to turn around for this ball, he just charged into the penalty area.

Guardiola had told him that when Zhao Gang had the ball, he didn't need to keep looking back, just run forward, and pay attention not to be offside!

If there is a chance, the ball will definitely come.

This was an excellent opportunity.

No need to receive the ball with your back, just run!

Jesus held off Alderweireld, the two bumped into each other in the penalty area, Jesus lost his balance a little, but still kicked the ball.

Then he was knocked to the ground by Alderweireld.

The ball had already flown up!

It was still a very tricky upper corner!

This is how South American players are, they like to show off their skills and are full of confidence in themselves.

In this situation, coming to Manchester City for the first time, facing this kind of opportunity, they either just kick it randomly, or make a sliding tackle!

Lloris flew up, but the ball was extremely fast and had an angle.

Lloris didn't expect Jesus to dare to do this from such a close distance!

This kick will probably fly high, but he just dares!

Whoosh, the ball went into the net, and Lloris landed!

Jesus slid on his knees to the sideline frantically, the previous cup goals were nothing at all.

Scoring against Tottenham in the Premier League is the real deal!