On the evening of February 16th, King Power Stadium.
Tens of thousands of fans have already been waiting for the game to restart.
For the game two months ago, because the Etihad Stadium had a limited number of tickets for away team fans, most Leicester City fans watched the game at home or in bars.
Seeing the team's regrettable defeat through the TV screen, the fans were also heartbroken.
And now, they can finally cheer for the team’s FA Cup journey on the spot!
The first two FA Cup games of that season were all away from home.
We can finally play Manchester City at home!
Good thing!
The Manchester City bus slowly drove outside the King Power Stadium.
The Manchester City players looked at the lively square, but their mood was not so beautiful.
In the League Cup, although they had won before, they were almost tied by the wrong side.
And the 3-2 ending was not what they wanted.
In their minds, it only makes sense to win against a team like Leicester City!
What team in the English Championship dares to clamor against them?
After taking the east bus and entering the locker room, the Manchester City players were still chatting with disdain.
"They must win a big victory in that game! Get back their face!"
"That's right! Even a small victory against that kind of team would be embarrassing!"
"Tomorrow they ask for a beating in front of their home fans!"
The players waved their fists, looking like they wanted to play right now.
But Pellegrini frowned.
He tapped the red board lightly, and the players fell silent.
"Boys, we are very competitive and he understands that.
"But don't be proud!
"Don't think Leicester City made a mistake!
"In one game, they just won 3-2.
"Half a month ago, Chelsea also stumbled on them.
"Do we think Leicester City are weak?
"In three days they will have a Champions League match against Barcelona.
"That game was very demanding,
"But no, that game was equally demanding.
"So he hopes that the players who start tomorrow can give their best,
"Steadyly took the east wrong leg and successfully advanced to the east round.
"Then he misunderstood our request!"
After Pellegrini finished speaking, although no one refuted it, the players were still unconvinced.
Especially Nasri.
He didn't think highly of Leicester City at all.
In one game, they were scored twice by Leicester City and almost equalized.
Nasri was never convinced about that matter.
Isn’t it because I was injured and left the game?
If I were very present, our group of stinky foxes would be very arrogant?
That game kicked us to death!
Because Manchester City will face the Champions League quarter-finals in three days, and a wrong leg will not result in a strong game.
So Manchester City still had many substitutes playing in that game.
Compared with the game against Leicester City, the lineup has not changed much.
The main goalkeeper Pantilimon still starts.
The back four is Clichy, Lescott, Kompany and Zabaleta.
Double defensive midfielder Xavi Garcia and Yaya Toure.
Three attacking midfielders: Milner, Nasri and Navas.
Lone striker Dzeko.
Compared with the previous lineup, three positions of Dzeko, Yaya Toure and Clichy were changed.
Especially the appearance of Yaya Toure proved that Pellegrini valued midfield control in that game.
As one of the strongest B2B stars in the Eastern Premier League, Yaya Toure is extremely powerful.
Perhaps, if you are not one of them, you will be the strongest.
Tough defense, crisp passing, decisive offense, and super physical ability.
A midfielder like that is really rare in the world.
Leicester City's lineup also underwent some changes in that game.
This is not due to the physical condition of the players, and there is no pressure to fight on two fronts. It is purely a tactical consideration.
Goalkeeper Schmeichel still stayed at the back.
The four defenders from left to right are Dragette, Konchesky, Wes Morgan, and Vasilevskiy.
The four midfielders from left to right are Xia Xing, Hammond, Drinkwater, and Schlupp.
The two forwards are Vardy and Mahrez.
It doesn't look like a 4-4-2 formation, but it has actually become a 4-4-1-1 formation.
Mahrez is a free agent in the frontcourt and is responsible for the team's midfield and frontcourt connection.
As for the midfielders, except Xia Xing, the other three are tough defensive men.
The very right back was also replaced by Vasilevskiy, who was better defensively.
Pearson had one purpose in that game - to disrupt the situation!
"The referee's whistle sounds and the game begins!
“In that game, Manchester City still far outperformed the other side on paper!
"They had the ball in midfield!
"Nasri is very skilled!
"Continuous feints passed Schlupp!
"Hammond side tackles!
"That move was very fierce!
"Nasri jumped up smartly to avoid it!
"The ball fell to Yaya Toure's feet!
“Bigfoot drives to the frontcourt!
"Dzeko stopped the ball with his back and chest outside the penalty area!
"Knock it across!
"Navas shoots low!
"The ball was held firmly by Schmeichel!
"In the second minute, Manchester City scored a wonderful shot!
"They had a strong desire to win in that game!"
You have a strong desire to win, that’s right.
But I still have lingering fears.
Especially Nasri.
Schlupp's tackle just now was very arrogant, so it was a foul.
But if Nasri lets him shovel it, the game will most likely end in the East.
Even if I get a yellow card for the wrong leg, so what?
Just after the game started, it was unlikely that the referee would show a red card.
So Nasri would rather lose the ball and protect himself from injury.
The game continues and Manchester City's offense continues.
After continuous possession of the ball in the midfield, the ball was handed over to the right side again.
Navas suddenly accelerated and sprinted after receiving the ball!
Speed is his biggest advantage!
Can the left back De Laet directly tackle him?
He even showed his spikes at the ball!
What about Navas?
Force the ball and get tackled?
Even if a penalty kick is awarded, so what?
Don’t even think about missing the Barcelona game!
Not to mention three days later, it’s not even certain whether he can come back in the second round!
Fxxk!
I'm hiding!
Slowing down to give way, Navas was particularly generous and gave the ball to De Laet.
The ball was knocked down outside the penalty area, Morgan made a big kick, and Leicester City escaped again.
There was another midfield scramble from Donglai, with Milner and Javi Garcia passing each other.
Xia Xing suddenly burst out!
Hit Javi Garcia hard!
Knocked Javi Garcia away directly!
The referee didn't blow the whistle!
Xia Xing got the ball!
Big kick to the frontcourt!
Vardy catches the ball and sprints with the ball!
A sudden pass back outside the penalty area!
Inverted triangle!
Mahrez followed up with a push!
The ball missed the goal slightly!
Although he didn't score, the King Power Stadium still burst into applause!
Garcia, who had just been knocked down, looked up at Xia Xing. Xia Xing glanced at him and ignored him at all.
Garcia suppressed his anger and did not go looking for trouble with Xia Xing.
Xia Xing sneered.
Boy, does it feel bad to be treated roughly and wrongly?
It’s embarrassing, was that their purpose in that game?
