Messi was so scared that he cried when he maxed out his header talent at the start of the game

Chapter 533

The Champions League quarterfinals officially ended. AC Milan defeated Bayern and advanced. Chelsea also defeated Valencia 2:1 in the second round away and advanced to the semifinals with a score of 3:2.

The schedule was released as soon as possible.

Manchester City will face AC Milan at home on April 25. On April 26, Chelsea will play the semi-final Premier League civil war with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

Champions League semi-finals, three Premier League teams.

In the entire history of the Champions League, there has never been such a situation. For fans of the entire Premier League, it can be said to have witnessed history.

At the same time.

The Premier League has also entered the final stage of the end.

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On April 14, the 34th round of the Premier League arrived. Manchester City, who had just rested for two days.

At home, against Chelsea.

Including this game, Manchester City's opponents in the last four rounds are Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Chelsea.

It is not an exaggeration to describe it as a super devil schedule.

There is no way.

This is the schedule for this season. Manchester City finished playing weak opponents in the first half of the second half.

In addition to Chelsea, Manchester City's next schedule also includes Arsenal and Villa, which lost 0:2 in the first half of this season.

In addition, there are Watford, the second-to-last team, and Wigan Athletic, which is temporarily ranked 17th in the Premier League and on the verge of relegation.

After Chelsea lost hope of winning the league this season.

It has already focused on the Champions League, which is also the promise that José Mourinho made to the owner Abramovich when he first came to Chelsea.

And compared with Manchester City.

Chelsea, which just finished the Champions League quarterfinals, has one less day of rest than Manchester City.

Under this premise.

Stewart and José Mourinho tacitly chose to rest the main players half of the time.

Because both sides cannot bear the consequences of the main players getting injured under the intensive schedule, which will then affect the most critical Champions League.

Stewart's attitude is that it is not shameful to lose to Chelsea, as they have abused them so many times.

Mourinho's idea is similar to Stewart's. Anyway, they can't compete for the league championship if they win, and they won't affect the Champions League seat next season if they lose, so let it be.

So.

A big battle that was widely publicized by the media before the game and highly watched by fans.

It eventually turned into a particularly harmonious and tacit "bad battle" between the two teams on the field.

In the case of a slow pace and almost no confrontation, the players of the two teams made frequent mistakes due to their very ordinary fatigue.

In the end.

The two teams shook hands and made peace.

In the 34th round of the league, Manchester City 0:0 Chelsea.

The last league match of this season ended uneventfully.

Manchester City's record came to 26 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in 34 rounds.

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On April 18, the FA Cup schedule is here again. Manchester City will visit Ewood Park to play against Blackburn.

Against Chelsea.

Out of some kind of mutual respect between strong men, Stewart can do a strategy of resting half of the main players and seeking a draw.

But facing Blackburn, the old man hated this team just like he hated Manchester United.

So.

In the game that day, Manchester City flexibly switched states and returned to the Premier League dominance. In the first and second half, they scored 2 goals against Blackburn, and finally defeated Blackburn 4:2 easily and advanced to the FA Cup final again.

This also means that Manchester City will be able to achieve the achievement of double championships in two seasons.

And this hope is very great.

Because Manchester City's opponent in the FA Cup final is Watford.

Yes, you read it right.

Watford, who has been firmly in the second place in the Premier League this season, has exceeded everyone's expectations in the FA Cup.

As for the reason.

It is because Watford's FA Cup draw is ridiculously good. After rounds of games, the only strong team they have played against is Manchester United. The others are Portsmouth, Ipswich Town and Stockport in the English Championship.

The Hornets seem to have used all their luck this season in the FA Cup. Even the game they played against Manchester United was won by Ferdinand's own goal.

However, it is too early for Manchester City to think about the FA Cup final in May.

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On April 21, the 35th round of the Premier League arrived.

ManchesterManchester City vs. Wigan Athletic.

Originally, Manchester City players thought that they could finally take a breath after a series of devilish matches.

Unexpectedly, in the match that day, Wigan Athletic, ranked 17th in the Premier League, resisted particularly fiercely.

The reason is that Wigan Athletic and Sheffield United, ranked 18th, are exactly the same from wins to points.

Even the two teams played twice this season, one win and one loss, and they were evenly matched.

The only advantage is the goal difference.

Like Manchester City, who is now thinking about winning the championship rather than relegation, how can they understand the struggle of the team that is ranked at the bottom and struggling desperately to climb out of the relegation zone.

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After the game started, the Wigan Athletic defender knocked down Cassano who was dribbling the ball, showing his attitude.

Of course, Manchester City didn't tolerate it either.

In the next round, Sun Jihai immediately launched a counterattack with a fierce tackle.

Originally, Manchester City wanted to finish this league match quietly and then prepare for the Champions League semi-final with AC Milan.

But they didn't want to.

Then Manchester City would naturally accompany them.

So this duel with a huge difference in strength soon turned into a foul war with the referee constantly showing cards.

At the end of the first half, the two teams had received a total of 5 yellow cards.

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In the 49th minute of the second half.

After Cannavaro successfully counter-robbed the ball in the backcourt, he made a long pass and sent the ball to Su Fei's feet in the center circle.

Su Fei performed a midfield explosion.

Marseille turned around and passed the defensive midfielder.

Then at the top of the penalty area, Ronaldo swung past the defender and shook off the central defender who was trying to steal the ball.

One step into the penalty area and sent a heavy artillery.

Helped Manchester City score first and broke the situation.

1:0!

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In the 57th minute.

Manchester City took a corner kick from the right, and Modric made a cross.

Su Fei violently pushed two people away in the penalty area.

Headed the ball.

The football turned into a long rainbow and went straight into the goal.

2:0!

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71st minute.

Su Fei received the ball in the frontcourt.

Delivered a diagonal pass.

Podolski broke into the right side of the penalty area.

Shot the ball into the far corner.

Manchester City scored another goal.

3:0!

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In the end, in the 35th round of the Premier League, Manchester City defeated Wigan Athletic 3:0.

Wigan Athletic did not expect their fighting spirit.

Instead, it further stimulated Manchester City's fighting spirit.

In the end, they suffered a miserable defeat and 3 net goals.

It was because of these 3 net goals.

After the 35th round of the Premier League, Wigan Athletic was overtaken by Sheffield United and fell into the relegation zone.

The scene of the post-match press conference.

Wigan Athletic head coach Colin shook his head and sighed repeatedly.

He metaphorically expressed his true thoughts in his speech.

"Well, the responsibility for this tragic defeat lies with me."

"There was a big problem with the team's strategy in this game. Facing Manchester City, perhaps the main defense tactic of pursuing a draw is the more correct choice."

"The team's current situation is very serious. We need to do everything to deal with the next three rounds of games and ensure a place in the Premier League next season."

The reporters looked at Colin with pity.

I remembered a sentence.

It was fine, why did you provoke it.

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