Crystal Palace fans are still very optimistic about this game. He does not think that Stoke City can beat their Crystal Palace, not Stoke City!
In the past few seasons, Stoke City's results were pretty good, and they were considered a team in the middle or even the upper middle of the Premier League.
However, Stoke City's performance this season has been very poor, with a sharp decline.
At the beginning of this season, Mark Hughes introduced three central defenders to strengthen the defense. Who knew that Stoke City had a huge defense problem this season. So far, 12 rounds of games
They have conceded 24 goals, an average of two goals per game, ranking second on the list of goals conceded, second only to West Ham United who conceded 28 goals.
Therefore, Stoke City's defense reorganization was unsuccessful.
Of course, it has something to do with their team's injuries. After the players recovered from their injuries, didn't Stoke City's results improve slightly? Recently, they had one win and two draws!
However, to be honest, with Stoke City like this, everyone really doesn’t think they can beat Crystal Palace.
Moreover, Stoke City's head coach Hughes also said this in an interview before the game, "Our goal for Stoke City in this game is to get a point. I think it is impossible to defeat Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace is too strong."
After hearing what Hughes said, the outside media reporters and fans did not think Hughes was a coward.
They all thought Hughes was very pragmatic.
It is indeed unrealistic for Stoke City to defeat Crystal Palace, but there is still hope for a draw.
However, many media reporters also expressed concerns about Stoke City's defense.
Can a defense like yours stop the onslaught of Crystal Palace's forwards?
Very suspenseful!
Because the main players of Crystal Palace in the UEFA Champions League midweek did not participate. Their physical condition is very good. Can Stoke City withstand this game?
Stoke City fans themselves have little confidence.
Fans of Manchester City and Chelsea are cheering for Stoke City, hoping that they can perform a miracle and defeat Crystal Palace.
But to be honest, it's almost impossible.
Before the game, Tong Yi also accepted interviews with reporters. He said, "Of course, our Crystal Palace has only one goal in this game, and that is to win this game. Every game in the league is important to us."
We at Crystal Palace are very important and we have only one goal and that is victory!"
Have you seen the goals and determination of the Crystal Palace people? Do you think the Stoke City people have a chance?
Guardiola was also asked this question when interviewed by media reporters.
He shook his head slightly and said, "Stoke City should have no chance in this game. Crystal Palace is really too strong and there is no way!"
It's true, the gap between the two teams is really too big. > If it was Stoke City last season, there might be a chance, but this season Stoke City has no chance at all. Manchester City wants to narrow the point difference with Crystal Palace in this round of games.
It's unrealistic, but Guardiola has not lost confidence.
At this time, what the Manchester City team has to do is not to appear at any time, win all the victories, and continue to create pressure on the Crystal Palace in front of them!
Therefore, Manchester City must win this game!
This game for Manchester City is also relatively easy. Their opponent is newly promoted Huddersfield, which should be relatively easy to defeat. Guardiola is full of confidence.
Regarding Guardiola's statement, Tong Yi nodded slightly, Guardiola was right.
In this game, Stoke City has no chance!
Because this game is a home game for Crystal Palace. Crystal Palace occupies the right place at the right time. What can Stoke City do to compete with our Crystal Palace?
Crystal Palace must win this game.
On the day of the game, the Tongyi Stadium was packed.
The Crystal Palace side will also play with all their main players, although the next week will also be a double match.
Yes, Crystal Palace will still have a double match next week. However, it is still the Premier League in the middle of the week. They will play against the newly promoted Brighton away. Yes, it is Brighton led by Tong Yi's disciple Vieri, the Premier League
Another master-disciple battle in the league is about to begin!
And this game is more interesting than the game between Crystal Palace and Everton.
Brighton is the historical enemy of Crystal Palace, and the grudge between them is much deeper than the grudge between Everton.
This is the 23rd Road Derby!
During a game between these two teams, Brighton threw bird droppings and other dirt into the visiting team's dressing room. There was a simmering hatred between the two teams!
The media reporters have already begun to warm up for this game.
Brighton fans are full of endless expectations for this game, and they are just waiting for revenge.
Of course Crystal Palace fans are also looking forward to it.
However, this game will not be played until the middle of next week, so there will still be some time.
Crystal Palace will face West Bromwich Albion next weekend.
So there is no need for the Crystal Palace side to stay in this game. In this game against Stoke City, the Crystal Palace side played with all the main players. After all, these main players all want to play football, at least Ronaldo is.
Think so.
In this game, it was clear that Crystal Palace was going all out.
Victory is what the Crystal Palace people pursue.
As for Stoke City, look at it
It seems to be a three-centre-back system, but they put on a defensive stance from the beginning, and the three-back became five-back. They came here to win a draw today, and they would be satisfied if they could get one point.
Media reporters also felt that Stoke City people had a clear goal and did a good job.
However, to be honest, they don't know whether Stoke City can get a draw. After all, Crystal Palace's offensive strength is too strong, and few teams can withstand it.
The same is true for this game. Crystal Palace launched a fierce attack from the beginning, and Stoke City fell into a passive position instantly.
Fortunately, they had a lot of people on the defensive line, so they were able to hold on for the time being.
However, Crystal Palace's offense is getting higher and higher, and the Stoke City people's confidence is about to be shattered. ??
The Crystal Palace people's attacks were really too ferocious.
Hughes on the sidelines can't stand it. It's too cruel. The Crystal Palace people are really too cruel. Especially Ronaldo in the Crystal Palace formation. This guy is like a chicken. They are so cruel.
The Tok City players couldn't hold it back.
Danger, Stoke City is in danger.
The media reporters in the stands all saw it, and Stoke City might not be able to handle it.
Crystal Palace's attack was really too fierce, especially Ronaldo. This guy seemed to have an almost obsessive pursuit of scoring goals. He was fully committed and overwhelmed Stoke City's defensive players.
Already.
Hughes kept yelling on the sidelines and calling for defense to no avail.
At this time, the Crystal Palace midfielder continued to advance with the ball. After De Bruyne and Casemiro played a one-two, De Bruyne suddenly made a pass and accurately sent the football to Ronaldo.
Ronaldo's left foot stopped and passed directly past the opponent's center back Shawcross, and went to the meeting alone.
Shawcross' turn and speed were too slow, and he was easily knocked out by Ronaldo.
The people of Stoke were instantly desperate.
Facing the attacking goalkeeper Lee Grant, Ronaldo pushed the ball with ease. The football quickly rolled between Grant's legs and then quickly rolled into Stoke City's goal.
To be honest, the media reporters at the scene were speechless!
Twenty minutes later, Stoke City's defense was like paper in front of the Crystal Palace people, and it was broken down so easily.
They all felt that Stoke City's game was completely over.
Hughes on the sidelines was helpless. Crystal Palace was indeed too strong. There was really no way they could intercept Crystal Palace's attack.
Looking at his own central defender combination, he sighed again during the break. How can he compete with Crystal Palace?
Next, Crystal Palace's offense is still very fierce, while Stoke City's side is just tired of running. Due to fate, the goal was almost scored several times. In this game, the people of Stoke City were really lucky. Otherwise, by this time, their goal would have been beaten into pieces.
Already.
In this game, Cristiano Ronaldo was in very good condition. He was a bug in the frontcourt and the Stoke City people couldn't have defended him. If Cristiano Ronaldo hadn't hit twice in just five minutes,
If the goalpost was missed, Stoke City would have been completely defeated at this time.
The Crystal Palace fans at the scene were very happy and excited.
This game is not difficult for Crystal Palace at all. Stoke City is a relatively weak team they have encountered. It seems that Stoke City is indeed very bad this season. No wonder there have been recent
There are also many rumors about Hughes' dismissal.
Given the current state of Stoke City, Hughes should indeed be dismissed.
Stoke City people can't see any hope at all.
It has been 4 years since I took a break to coach Stoke City. The results of the first three seasons were very good. However, this season has indeed exceeded many people's expectations. The team's defense this season is really terrible.
Of course, injuries are also a big reason, but these are not the reasons why Hughes lost.
Stoke City fans can't stand it anymore and can't wait any longer.
There are current rumors claiming that if Stoke City's results in the next four rounds are still very bad, Hughes is likely to be dismissed.
This game is not in everyone's consideration. After all, the strength gap between Stoke City and Crystal Palace is too big.
Before the end of the first half, Cancelo on the wing sent a precise cross. Ronaldo in the center jumped high, overpowered Shawcross, and scored with a header to help the team.
The score was rewritten to 2-0.
Not long after the start of the second half, Casemiro broke through with the ball and suddenly made a long overhead pass directly to Ronaldo who was advancing forward. The Portuguese once again completely defeated Shawcross, who turned very slowly, and went directly to the meeting alone, and then faced
Grant attacked and easily pushed the shot into the far corner.
C. Ronaldo easily scored a hat trick and was then replaced.
And Crystal Palace's goals are not over yet, they are still going on.
In the 27th minute of the second half, after a wonderful cooperation from the wing of Crystal Palace, Carvajal made a direct pass. Giroud headed the ball in the penalty area, and Salah, who came in behind, volleyed the ball without waiting for the ball to land.
Slammed hard into Stoke City's goal, 4-0!
The people of Stoke City were completely desperate at this time.
The Crystal Palace goal was not over yet. In the 88th minute of the second half, Llorente, who came on as a substitute, received Giroud's header at the front of the penalty area and then volleyed violently, knocking the football away.
Into the Stoke City goal.
Crystal Palace easily defeated Stoke City at home 5-0.