14 Wins, 1 Draw Lead the League! Kane: I Really Want to Learn His Shooting Technique!
Although Tang Long was substituted off the field, he didn't sit idle. He couldn't sit still on the bench, so he simply followed his former teammate Berni and waved a towel on the sidelines.
The only difference was that Berni was waving a white towel, while Manchester City's towel was blue.
"Good shot, good shot, Sergio, shoot him!" The towel whistled and spun like a helicopter landing.
Amid Tang Long's cheers, Agüero first cut past Blind in the middle, then, facing Ashley Young's pressure, he cut past two players with his right foot to the left, and before De Gea could regain his footing, he unleashed a powerful left-footed shot!
4:1!
Manchester City are three goals ahead at Old Trafford!
After scoring, Agüero was extremely excited, running 40 meters to the sidelines to high- Tang Long.
Guardiola, standing to the side, touched his bald head and said with a smile to Agüero, "That's enough."
But once Manchester City draws its sword, there's no reason for it to be withdrawn.
The players on the field were completely out of control; they were all like monsters, wanting nothing more than to tear their opponents, Manchester United, to pieces.
It's Agüero again!
This attack was a powerful demonstration of Manchester City's team-oriented football.
Mkhitaryan received a through pass from Ranocchia, feigning a pass back, but with light steps, he leaned against Pogba and, without touching the ball with his foot, pushed it forward.
Then Gündoğan, Kolarov, and others quickly made diagonal runs.
"Bang, bang, bang!" The football, like a three-dimensional bouncing ball, advanced continuously during the passing, and in the blink of an eye, it arrived in front of Manchester United's penalty area.
This series of actions was dazzling and overwhelming, Pellegrini on the sidelines felt a chill, sensing that another goal was about to be conceded.
As expected, Gündoğan passed the ball to Kolarov on the wing with his final pass.
Kolarov knew his footwork was slow, and if he adjusted and passed again, the opportunity would be lost. So he decisively took a flat shot with his left foot without stopping the ball!
Agüero moved with lightning speed, taking a step forward and flicking the ball with the back of his right foot at the near post. It seemed casual, but the ball was angled extremely precisely and went straight to the far post.
5:1!
Agüero, roared to the sky.
This time, he made no attempt to hide his excitement, taking off his jersey and throwing it heavily into the Old Trafford night sky.
It was already past 10 p. m., and the stars were shining brightly in the Manchester night sky, witnessing Manchester City's resounding victory in this derby.
"Haha, finally a second victory!"
Before this match, Agüero had scored 9 goals in 14 Premier League matches and 2 goals in 6 UEFA Champions League group stage matches, a remarkable record that made him Manchester City's second-highest scorer after Tang Long.
What Agüero finds hard to accept is that these goals are always exactly one in every game, no more, no less.
His only brace came from an own goal, which drew ridicule from his teammates. But this time, he finally scored two goals honestly against the opponent.
For Agüero, this was also a chance to break the spell within his heart.
The young full-back Robertson, who was substituted off, also shouted excitedly. He was about to jump up when Chivu pulled him aside.
"Did you see that, Robertson Kolarov's demonstration—crossing the ball directly from the wing without stopping it. You need to learn that."
Robertson nodded repeatedly.
He thought that if he were in that position, he might stop, or perhaps dribble a couple of steps to try and get past the opponent.
However, this would mean Agüero ball at the near post.
Seeing his team being so thoroughly humiliated by their city rivals at home, Icardi, sitting on the bench, was utterly despondent.
"Now, I can't even compare to Agüero, let alone Tang!" He slammed his fist heavily on the plastic board next to the bench, creating a large hole with a loud "boom," which drew the attention of his teammates.
He was truly furious!
Bearing the halo of Manchester United's highest transfer fee in history, Icardi jumped from Inter Milan in Serie A to Manchester United in the Premier League, taking a step further on the platform, and should have had a broader football stage waiting for him.
But now, all these bubbles of dreams have been brutally burst by Tang Long, Agüero, and Manchester City!
Icardi didn't even wait for the game to end before getting up dejectedly and walking alone into the players' tunnel.
Ultimately, the score remained 5-1 until the final whistle.
As of the completion of the 15th round of the Premier League, the standings are as follows:
1. Manchester City: 14 wins, 1 draw, 43 points
2. Chelsea: 12 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss, 38 points
3. Manchester United: 10 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses, 32 points
This match is of great significance.
This means that Manchester United are already 11 points behind league leaders Manchester City before the league is even halfway through.
A double-digit point difference is an absolutely insurmountable gap in the Premier League.
The underlying meaning is undeniable: Red Devils United have already said goodbye to the Premier League title race this season.
Pellegrini's move from Manchester City to Manchester United dashed his hopes of revenge against his former club!
As of the end of the 14th round of the Premier League, the top scorers list is as follows:
1. Tang Long 20 goals
2. Kane 13 goals
3. Agüero 11 goals
After scoring a hat-trick, Tang Long became the first player in the top Top Five Leagues to surpass 20 league goals.
Currently, the media has reached a consensus that Tang Long will almost certainly replace last year's Agüero as the Premier League Golden Boot winner this season.
People are eagerly anticipating whether he can beat Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to win the European Golden Shoe.
At the same time, Tottenham Hotspur also finished their Kane against Everton, with Kane scoring a goal to help his team draw 1-1 away from home.
This was a brilliant header goal, full of power, with Kane overpowering two tall center-backs to score.
During the post-match interview, reporters surrounded Kane, praising his goal. One reporter even said, "Kane, keep it up! You'll be battling Donovan to the very end for the Premier League Golden Boot. Good luck!"
Kane is an introverted player. When reporters praised his goal-scoring ability, he would just smile shyly and remain noncommittal.
But when Kane heard a reporter from the Times say that he was going to compete with Tang Long for the Premier League Golden Boot, a look of horror appeared on his face. He took a step back and quickly waved his hands.
"No, no, no, please don't say that. It puts too much pressure on me. I've seen so many highlights of Tang's goals, and my God, I just can't imagine how he scored those goals."
"Let me put it this way, the kind of goal I can score, Tang can score too, but the kind of goal I can't score, Tang can still score."
"I still have a lot to learn from him in terms of anticipating the situation and choosing the right shooting technique. I even hope to have a face-to-face discussion with him; that's my wish," Kane replied, his voice filled with respect for Tang Long.
"Of course, my individual goal tally isn't important to me. What's important is leading Tottenham Hotspur to the top four this season. So, the fact that Tottenham led Manchester City to beat Manchester United is definitely good news for us."
In Kane's mind, Manchester United is Tottenham's biggest rival in the race for Tottenham Hotspur- four finish, so Kane is grateful for Tang Long's hat-trick.
The Manchester Evening News likened Tang Long to Satan in the Premier League, saying he was like a demon who instilled immense psychological fear in his opponents in every match and dominated them on the field, delivering heavy blows.
"Satan descends upon Old Trafford! Don's hat-trick destroys the Red Devils!"
"The Premier League title race this season has become a two-horse race between Manchester City and Chelsea!"
"Facing his former club, Chile coach Pellegrini suffered a humiliating defeat. During the post-match handshake, he even refused Guardiola's attempt to engage him in conversation, offering only a light handshake before heading straight back to the locker room."
"Icardi's early departure also sparked great discontent in the Manchester United dressing room."
"Manchester United captain Rooney stated in the post-match press conference that all the players who left the field early were unforgivable, as they violated the principles of a team."
"It's truly unbelievable that a player who commanded the highest transfer fee in Manchester United's history has fallen to this state this season!"
Why can't Manchester United utilize Icardi effectively? Who brought him in as a key player? The management bears a heavy responsibility.
"In the post- Ferguson era, Manchester United continues to decline. We can't help but wonder, how many more years will it take before we see the Red Devils revive?"
"Right now, there seems to be no hope at all. Of course, on a side note, it all depends on how many years Tang can play for Manchester City. If he stays with the team, Manchester City will always be the Premier League champions!"
"If Mancini's era at Mancini Manchester City marked the beginning of the Blue Moon' dynasty, then Pellegrini's era was about continuing the team's glory."
"And since Guardiola took over Manchester City, the team clearly has higher goals to pursue!"
"The Premier League is no longer of any interest to them; their only goal is to win the UEFA Champions League this season!"