Ndombele tangled with Pogba once again, the two nearly grappling with each other. This time, Ndombele successfully stole the ball from Pogba's feet, then carried it forward on a diagonal run from the right.
Yang Yang dropped back into the open space. After receiving Ndombele's pass, he turned and carried the ball forward himself.
Up front, Jović deliberately pulled out toward the edge of the penalty area, while Neres also raised his hand, calling for the ball.
As Yang Yang carried the ball toward the middle, he pointed toward his front left with one hand. He looked as if he were directing Jović and Neres, seeking a combination with the two teammates.
Matic and Herrera had both returned to their positions, with their attention focused on the area behind them to the left.
But just as Yang Yang carried the ball into the defensive zone of Manchester United's two midfielders, while everyone waited to see how he would combine with his teammates, he suddenly used the outside of his right foot to send a diagonal pass, directly switching the ball to the right side of the penalty area.
A feint toward the east followed by a strike toward the west!
The sudden pass disrupted Manchester United's defense. At some point, Sancho suddenly burst forward between Luke and Lindelöf, beating the offside trap. He got to Yang Yang's pass before the advancing De Gea and brought it under control.
At full speed, Sancho's touch was a little heavy. The ball evaded the advancing De Gea, but it also temporarily slipped beyond Sancho's control. The English youngster quickly chased after it.
Unexpectedly, De Gea's reaction was just as quick. After missing with his first charge, he immediately turned back. Just as Sancho swung his foot at the open goal, De Gea threw