"In the game between Manchester City and Burnley, although they once fell behind 0:2, they actually had the upper hand on the field and eventually completed the逆转 (nìzhuǎn, reversal)."

"In this game against Leicester City, they were really pressed back for the last fifteen minutes or so. Their performance really didn't resemble that of the desperate Premier League leaders. In fact, if they hadn't been a bit luckier, the game would have most likely been tied, or even lost. It seems that as the season progresses, Manchester City's form has been experiencing some problems."

"Manchester City's strength is built on an unsolvable midfield. Their defense has big problems. When the midfield's stamina declines and their control is insufficient, we all know what happens. If there were still ten minutes left in the game, I'm afraid Manchester City wouldn't have been able to take away this victory."

"Manchester City's stamina issues urgently need to be resolved. If they continue to play like this, they will definitely collapse at some point."

Even though Manchester City won the game and achieved an amazing thirteen-game winning streak to start the season, only one game away from the Premier League's longest record of fourteen consecutive wins, there are more and more voices predicting their decline.

Because their recent league games have had problems. Although they won, they are no longer the desperate team they were at the beginning of the season.

Against Burnley, they almost capsized in a small ditch. Against Leicester City, they were surrounded and attacked in their own half.

Once the midfield's stamina declines and their control weakens, their defensive problems are exposed.

Manchester City concedes few goals not because of a top-notch defense, but because of the midfield's unsolvable control and the forward line's super strong offensive power.

As the season progresses, with Silva injured, the midfield's control is weakening.

Once the two defensive midfielders have any problems, and Yaya Toure and Kompany are still unable to play, Manchester City will be in big trouble.

"In the next league game, they will continue their away trip, challenging the Blues, Chelsea. If Zhao is still contained in that game, and Manchester City is still in this state, they will probably have a hard time escaping unscathed."

"Especially Kante's defense against Zhao may bring good experience to the Premier League teams."

"As the game progresses, Manchester City's style of play will also be thoroughly studied by each team. It will become more and more difficult for them. It's time, I think Guardiola, it's time to make some changes to the lineup."

Regardless of how other media commentators comment, the Manchester media and fans only praise Manchester City. They are full of confidence, believing that no team in the Premier League can stop them anymore. Manchester City's sights should be set on the Champions League, and even the other domestic cup games.

A qualified big club must never say no to any championship.

Even the League Cup should never be discarded casually.

And the midweek League Cup seemed to have heard the voices of the Manchester City media. Guardiola, facing a League One team, the third level team in England, was not polite at all, and sent out most of his main players.

The defense changed the starting left and right full-backs. In the midfield, Delph replaced the injured Silva. Zhao Gang was at the forefront, replacing Aguero. The rest were all starters.

In the end, Fernandinho scored with a long shot from outside the penalty area, and De Bruyne assisted Sterling to score two goals.

Manchester City advanced to the next round without a bloody battle on the road.

Zhao Gang was replaced by Aguero in the sixty-fifth minute of the game. He seemed to be restricted in the center forward position. Apart from his very dazzling support ability, he only had one shot in the whole game, which was also saved by the goalkeeper.

Delph's performance was quite good, playing with confidence, with several key passes and interceptions.

From Guardiola's arrangements, Manchester City fans have already seen that he does not intend to give up any championship trophy.

This made the fans ecstatic, but also a little worried. What if the players' physical energy consumption is too great, and they lose the chain in the league or even the Champions League?

Guardiola had already notified the club to start the winter transfer window signings and reinforcements. Even if they can't buy them all at once, it's still possible to buy about half of them.

Some players will inevitably be seriously overpriced. For example, Tottenham's Kyle Walker, the price of 40 to 50 million euros may be raised to 60 to 70 million, but Manchester City doesn't care.

This season, Manchester City's management has already seen the dawn.

Must buy, buy all the ones you like!

As the fans' cheering sounded at Stamford Bridge, Guardiola had already begun to lecture his players in the locker room.

Chelsea, as a team, had some problems last season, but it wasn't the players' problem.

Mourinho was catching internal spies everywhere, and in the end, of course, it was over. No one was caught.

It also caused no small conflicts with the team doctor, and the entire locker room was in chaos.

If it weren't for these reasons, Chelsea would still be the most powerful contender for the championship.

Many people blamed these trivial matters on Mourinho, and the boss, Abramovich, quickly cut the Gordian knot and abandoned the meritorious coach.

And Mourinho didn't say a bad word about Abramovich when he left, and even gave up millions of pounds in compensation.

Abramovich is a businessman and a fanatical football fan.

After acquiring Chelsea in '03, he brought huge capital investment, allowing Chelsea to grow into a Premier League powerhouse, a true big6.

With hundreds of millions of pounds invested every year, the Blues have had very strong competitiveness for more than ten years.

Premier League titles and Champions League titles have been won.

Chelsea fans have a very deep love for their boss, Abramovich.

They used their钞能力 (chāonénglì, money power) to create a super-first-class lineup. This way of spending money like water, forcibly smashing out championships, status, and fans, also gave the Manchester City boss great confidence, which led to the current Blue Moon Army.

In the past ten years, Chelsea has seen a lot of stars emerge, attracting a large number of fans.

Drogba, Lampard, Terry, Robben, Cech, etc.

With their iron-blooded defensive will, they made the whole of Europe shudder for quite some time.

Drogba even used the influence of football to stop the domestic separatist war.

For many people, football has long been a belief, a sustenance.

Last season, Chelsea collapsed at the last moment, lost the championship, and almost fell out of the Champions League zone.

This season, they are making a comeback, and that united, determined Chelsea is back.

Although their record is only ranked third, they have never disappointed against strong teams.

This performance is a bit like Liverpool, except that Liverpool's performance is more extreme, truly a master at robbing the rich and helping the poor.

The home team fans sang the team song loudly.

"Blue, our dream!"

"Football, our sport!"

"United, victory is our goal!"

"Whether sunny or rainy, please cheer for us!"

"Because we are Chelsea, Chelsea!"

"Put on the blue, with our dreams, sing loudly, until we win!"

The players from both sides stood in the player tunnel. Zhao Gang lowered his head, thinking about Guardiola's passionate speech.

"We defeated Leicester City, and now we will defeat Chelsea in the same way! Because we want to let the whole of England know that in the Premier League, in England's top football league, there is only one blue…

That is Manchester City!"