Chapter 115 Premier League's Biggest Flop

滴!

The match begins, Sterling kicks off, passing to David Silva in the center.

David Silva doesn't dribble, but deftly flicks the ball to the left, where Zhao Gang receives it.

Sunderland players watch Manchester City's midfield passing, preparing to press forward.

"Alright, viewers, the game has officially started... We'll introduce things later... let's take a look at this play first!!"

Janlu's voice suddenly rises, "Zhao Gang, after receiving the pass from Silva, delivers a long, over-the-top pass! Aguero!

Goal! Aguero shakes off the Sunderland center-back, who hasn't reacted yet, and fires a powerful shot into the upper right corner of the goal! The goalkeeper makes a save, but the ball is too fast!

0:1! Manchester City, playing away, gets off to a dream start!

Only eight seconds into the game, Zhao Gang's long pass from midfield leads to Aguero opening the scoring!"

"Roar..." Aguero opens his mouth wide, veins bulging on his thick neck, and somersaults off the field, his teammates rushing towards him.

The Sunderland fans in the stands stare dumbfounded at the pitch.

Huh?

You... you media outlets are deceiving us!

Before the game, Sunderland's media portrayed Guardiola as useless, spending seventy million on a piece of trash.

Manchester City was doomed this season, and Sunderland was likely to get a home win!

Sunderland fans believed the media's nonsense, and seeing Zhao Gang start, they thought Guardiola had really lost it.

This…

This is trash?

Zhao Gang is still standing near midfield, unable to run over to celebrate. Aguero points at Zhao Gang, gives a thumbs up, and smiles broadly.

Beautiful!

Well done!

Guardiola stands on the sidelines, clenching his fist and waving.

Zhao Gang didn't pay attention to the media's voices, and Guardiola didn't seem to care on the surface, but in his heart, Guardiola was still very depressed.

He was also under considerable pressure.

Seventy million, after all. If Zhao Gang wasn't as calm as he appeared and had psychological problems, leading to him not performing normally, it would be a major disaster.

Fortunately, this young man really showed a big heart far beyond his age.

"Wow, this is an unconventional tactical play. It's rare to see such a simple and direct style from Guardiola's team.

The effect is very significant! This tactic was also used in Norwich, but Sunderland's players didn't expect it, didn't expect Manchester City to use this style of play!" Janlu said excitedly, watching the replay.

"Eight seconds into the game, Zhao Gang completes his first assist in his Premier League debut!

And this goal also breaks the Premier League's fastest goal record. The previous record was held by former England international Ledley King, in the 00-01 season, Tottenham Hotspur away against Bradford, Ledley King's first shot in the 9.9th second of the match breached the home team's goal!

Sixteen years have passed since that record!

Today, Aguero, also playing away, broke the record created by his predecessor with a very precise and direct play!"

"The assist for Aguero to break the record was provided by the Premier League's biggest flop of the summer window, Zhao Gang!"

Janlu says this with a straight face, while Zhang Jun chuckles.

He was so excited by Zhao Gang's pass that he almost jumped up.

Although he retired long ago and has aged, he no longer has the passion of his youth.

But seeing his countryman's outstanding performance in the Premier League, he still can't hide his excitement.

He was annoyed by the criticism of Zhao Gang from foreign fans and even some domestic media fans.

Now, this pass makes Zhang Jun feel proud!

Janlu's sarcastic remark is particularly satisfying!

"Premier League? Isn't that just Championship level??"

"Quick, quick, bring the kneeling boards! Everyone kneel properly! My brother Gang doesn't bother with you guys, but I won't stand for it!!"

"Dominate the Premier League! Go, Zhao Gang!!"

English soccer fans are also divided into two factions.

Besides praising Zhao Gang, there are of course those who are stubborn.

"That's definitely Kun's movement! It has nothing to do with Zhao Gang; it's just a powerful long ball. Kun's individual ability is too strong. I could do that too..."

"Yeah, a lucky ball!"

"What's so great about a lucky ball... He'll get destroyed in a moment!"

Sunderland kicks off from the center circle, and the players are a little dazed.

New signing Gundogan is very active. With Zhao Gang performing like this, he can't let Guardiola's trust down.

The two had actually faced each other in the Europa League. Borussia Dortmund had been paying attention to Zhao Gang's performance, so Gundogan naturally knew something about Zhao Gang.

But he didn't expect this guy to be so strong.

It's really frightening!

Gundogan presses quickly, forcing the Sunderland players to make a hasty pass. Fernandinho anticipates accurately and intercepts the ball.

Then, with a through ball, he passes it through the legs of a Sunderland midfielder. Zhao Gang, who has already started forward, takes the ball in stride.

David Silva and Sterling seize the opportunity and support on both sides.

When Sunderland players start to press Zhao Gang, Zhao Gang deftly passes the ball to Silva.

Silva, as a pivot, finds the center densely defended, so he doesn't choose to break through but almost without stopping, taps the ball to Zhao Gang, who continues forward.

This simple two-on-two play is something David Silva can complete with his eyes closed.

Zhao Gang accelerates and rushes into the danger zone with the ball.

"Zhao Gang's position is different from that in Norwich. Now he's active on the left, but he has no weak foot, so there's almost no difference between the left and right sides... Arem is defending well in this play, Zhao Gang isn't very fast..."

Sunderland's right-back wants to hold off Zhao Gang, who is receiving the ball with his back to the defender, one-on-one.

Zhao Gang's speed isn't his strength, but the changes in his rhythm with the ball make Arem suffer.

Zhao Gang, who seems to have no chance to break through, takes the ball outwards. Just as Arem is about to follow, Zhao Gang flicks the ball with force, and the ball rolls quickly towards the end line.

When Arem realizes he's been tricked, he quickly shifts his weight, stumbling and using his hands and feet to try to interfere with Zhao Gang.

Zhao Gang's body, in the Premier League's level of competition, especially when such small pushes aren't considered fouls, still has some difficulty adapting.

However, he still manages to hold onto the ball and rushes towards the end line.

Arem uses all his strength to follow.

"The center-back is providing support!"

Seeing that Zhao Gang has broken through to the end line, stepping on the edge of the penalty area, the center-back quickly moves to block him. If he lets him in, the consequences will be unimaginable!

Zhao Gang looks down at the ball, seemingly engrossed in a one-on-one duel, and it seems like this ball will be defended by the two of them.

However, as the center-back comes to support and hasn't yet stabilized himself, Zhao Gang pushes the ball directly through his legs.

The center-back's mind goes blank at that moment. He turns his head to look at the ball, his face changing color with fear!

Because his support means that the previous area is empty, and the person standing there is...

Sure enough!

The center-back sees that not-so-tall center forward standing there, with the keen opportunity-grabbing ability of an assassin, swinging his right leg without even shaking his shoulders.

It's over!

Bang!!

Aguero, with no one defending him, stands in front of the goal and fires a powerful shot.

Two goals!

"The ball is in again!! Only less than two minutes have passed since the first goal! 1 minute and 50 seconds! Aguero scores again!"

This time, Zhao Gang is right next to Aguero, so there's no reason not to celebrate.

Aguero's burly body slams into Zhao Gang's, and he roars to the sky.

Brother, the Premier League Golden Boot, the European Golden Boot is coming!

The forwards swarm over, surrounding the two of them.

Guardiola, who had just sat down, jumps up.

Wow!!

"Zhao Gang and David Silva's two-on-two play directly allows Zhao Gang to face the opponent's defender. A series of shifts in his center of gravity, although he didn't shake off Arem in the end, he still used the space at the end line to pass the ball out in the gaps in the opponent's defense!

Aguero, as if in training, kicks the ball into the goal!"

"Hehehe, the credit for this goal really goes mostly to Zhao Gang. He attracted the center-back's defense. If Aguero hadn't scored this goal, he would basically have said goodbye to starting."

"Yes, this breakthrough was very beautiful! This is something De Bruyne doesn't have. De Bruyne's passing vision is very broad, and he can often tear apart the opponent's defense with some incredible angles, but it's difficult for him to complete this kind of breakthrough and cross.

This job was probably done by Feeley in Norwich, but I didn't expect Zhao Gang to be able to complete it so cleanly!"

"Two minutes, two assists! One accurate long pass, one breakthrough cross. Creating two goals!

This is the answer sheet handed in by the Premier League's biggest flop!

Some people say that it's difficult for Zhao Gang to adapt to the rough and physical defending of Premier League defenders. Now it seems that the Premier League defenders need to adapt to Zhao Gang's rhythm!"