Although Reguilon was suppressed by Foden's speed, his physical fitness was very good. He used his own body to tightly rely on Foden, making it impossible for Foden to completely get rid of him.
However, Foden did not want to get rid of him. Instead, after he gained a position, he fell to the ground and swept the pass, sweeping the football directly into the penalty area.
Gabriel Jesus and Sterling, one is in the middle and the other is at the back point, but the ball from Foden was passed to the front point.
There is no Manchester City outflanking player at the front point.
Center back Alderweireld kicked the ball directly out of the baseline for safety reasons.
Because he didn't know what was going on behind him, he didn't dare to kick the ball out rashly.
Manchester City's first murderous intention was resolved.
Foden patted the field hard. He made a mistake in his pass just now. He originally wanted to pass a high-altitude ball, but who knew, he actually kicked a ground ball.
Li Mingyu ran over from the middle, stretched out his hand to pull up Foden, and said with a smile, "Good pass!"
Foden chuckled and scratched his head.
Li Mingyu ran to the corner flag area, ready to take the corner kick.
There were four Manchester City players in the penalty area. Li Mingyu made a gesture to signal everyone to take the third corner kick.
Seeing Li Mingyu's gesture, Manchester City's players knew what was going on, and the four players lined up in a line near the penalty spot.
Seeing this position, the Tottenham Hotspur players were a little confused. What kind of routine is this?
In fact, this position is very common in basketball, but not so common on the football field.
The referee blew the whistle, Gabriel Jesus and Sterling ran from the formation, one ran forward, the other ran behind, Foden ran towards the middle, and only Gundogan suddenly ran towards the outside of the penalty area.
Manchester City's sudden movement caught Tottenham Hotspur by surprise. Almost everyone chased the three people in the penalty area. No one was marking Gundogan who ran out of the penalty area.
Li Mingyu used the inside instep of his right foot to make a wide arc pass, sending the football directly outside the penalty area.
Gundogan took a bow and arrow outside the penalty area and shot a volley, and the football went straight to the goal corner.
Goalkeeper Lloris was in the penalty area. Although he was tall, there were people in front of him and his line of sight was completely blocked. Foden was standing in front of him and jumped on purpose.
By the time Lloris saw the football, it was too late. He didn't make any reaction and could only watch the football hit the goal.
1:0, only three minutes into the game, Manchester City already scored a goal.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium There was a huge boo.
However, the Manchester City players didn't care whether you booed loudly or not. Gundogan rushed to Li Mingyu on the sidelines excitedly and hugged him hard.
During this period of time, Gundogan's life was not easy. He felt that his status in the team was getting lower and lower, so he had the idea of leaving the team. However, after communicating with the head referee Guardiola, Gundogan accepted his fate and was ready to assist Li Mingyu.
If we can win the double championship of the league and Champions League this season, it will be a good thing for Gundogan!
This goal also made Gundogan's depression these days disappear.
Tottenham Hotspur's head coach Nuno Espirito Santo had a very unhappy expression on his face.
Although he also knew the gap between his team and Manchester City, losing the ball so quickly made all his pre-match arrangements come to nothing.
The most important thing about defensive counterattack tactics is not to lose the ball first.
After conceding the ball, the players' mentality will change, which the head coach cannot interfere with.
Just like Tottenham Hotspur, after the restart, the desire to attack became stronger.
As a winger, Son Heung-min constantly dropped back to catch the ball, trying to connect the team's offense.
Manchester City's midfield defense can be said to be airtight. It just so happens that Tottenham Hotspur's strongest strength is also their wings.
Although Bale no longer has the same speed as when he was young, his short sprint is still at the top level in the world.
Son Heung-min passed the ball to Bale on the wing. He swapped positions with Dele Alli in the center and followed up from the center.
After Bale caught the ball, he went straight for the ball without any hesitation and rushed past Kyle Walker.
Kyle Walker and Bale have been dealing with each other for many years, and they know very well that they cannot let this guy go fast, otherwise, he will not be his opponent at all when comparing speed.
Kyle Walker quickly stuck to Bale with his body. If Bale was young, Kyle Walker would have no chance to get close to him, or even if he got close, he would be knocked away by the strong Bale.
However, now Bale no longer has the explosive power it once had. He can only grit his teeth, slam the ball forward, and start competing for speed with Kyle Walker.
Without the restraint of the ball at his feet, Bale's speed finally showed. It only took three steps to throw Kyle Walker away.
Kyle Walker looked helpless, but did not stop. Instead, he ran diagonally toward the penalty area, trying to intercept Bale's inward cut in advance.
However, Bale did not want to cut inside, because he had already seen the central defender taking a position in the penalty area. If he cut inside, he would be surrounded by two or even three people.
Bale adjusted, waited for players in the penalty area to outflank him, raised his left foot, and sent a cross very close to the small penalty area.
This cross was of very high quality and hit the goal directly.
This position is too difficult for a defender to handle. If he fails, he will knock the ball into his own door.
But you can't help but stretch your feet. Behind you are the opponent's players. If you don't stretch your feet, the opponent will score the ball.
But if you stretch your legs, you might score an own goal.
However, the center back Laporte did not hesitate at all. He blocked the position of Son Heung-min behind him, jumped up, looked at the direction of the ball, and headed the football with his forehead.
The moment he hit the football, Laporte suddenly raised his head and used this inertia to push the football into the air, grazing the crossbar and flying out of the baseline.
Goalkeeper Ederson was also shocked and broke into a cold sweat. He couldn't help but rushed over and hugged Laporte.
This is why a top central defender like Laporte can make such a correct choice at such a critical moment.
Son Heung-min couldn't help but shook his head with a regretful look on his face. If Laporte didn't hit the ball, he would definitely be able to score it from behind.
Tottenham Hotspur fans also let out a sigh of regret.
When Tottenham Hotspur's head coach Nuno clenched his fists nervously when Bale broke through, he looked at Manchester City's goal.
When Bale passed the ball, Nuno had already spread his arms, but Laporte's header made Nuno look up to the sky and sigh.
Such a good opportunity, Tottenham Hotspur won't have many such opportunities in a game. If you don't grasp it once, you may not get a second chance.
When the corner kick was taken, goalkeeper Ederson punched out with a single punch and knocked the football out over the heads of the crowd.
The second drop point outside the penalty area was controlled by Rodri. Seeing Rodri wanting to start a fast break, Son Heung-min ran out of the penalty area and pulled him to the ground.
Looking at Son Heung-min with an apologetic look on his face, the referee gave him a stern warning. If there is a next time, he will definitely give you a topaz War God card.
Serving in the backcourt, Manchester City has just experienced a life and death crisis. At this time, a large amount of adrenaline is being secreted, which is the time to be excited.
Taking advantage of this moment, Li Mingyu made two consecutive passes in the midfield, passing the football to Sterling's feet again, hoping to use Sterling's side breakthrough to tear apart the Tottenham Hotspur team's defense.
However, Sterling's condition today was really average. He stepped on the bicycle twice in a row. Not only did he not knock down the opponent, but he also almost fell to the ground. If he hadn't passed the ball back to Gundogan when he staggered, Tottenham Hotspur's counterattack would have started.
Sterling was a little unhappy and kicked the turf hard. He thought there was something wrong with Tottenham Hotspur's turf, which made his feet slip. It must have been too much water today!
Gundogan handed the ball to Li Mingyu.
Today's Gundogan has a very clear positioning of himself. He is Li Mingyu's helper. When Li Mingyu is restricted, he will stand up.
After Li Mingyu caught the ball, he saw that the Tottenham Hotspur team's defense had already stood firm. The opportunity was lost and he had no choice but to find another way.
Looking at Hojbjerg rushing towards him, Li Mingyu made a 360-degree turn and dribbled the ball, playing hide and seek with Hojbjerg.
Hojbjerg originally rushed up with a fierce look on his face, but when he got close to Li Mingyu, he had some strange thoughts in his mind.
No intentional fouling, no hurting,...
This kind of word that had never appeared in his dictionary flooded into Hojbjerg's brain, making his actions seem a little hesitant.
The head coach of Tottenham Hotspur on the sidelines looked at Hojbjerg who was following Li Mingyu in circles with a surprised look on his face, feeling that something was wrong with his outlook.
Is this still the fierce Denmark beast waist? Why does it look like a shy young man!
You hit him, kick him...
Fortunately, he still had some sense and didn't say these things out loud. Otherwise, given Li Mingyu's current popularity, someone would probably send him bullets.
Li Mingyu's current 360-degree turn is very smooth. Continuous smashes can make his turning range very small, and he can get rid of the opponent's defense faster after turning.
After getting rid of Hojbjerg's defense, Li Mingyu planned to handle the ball by himself.
Because there are no defensive players in front of him.
Taking the ball three steps forward in succession, Li Mingyu arrived at a position about thirty-five meters in front of Tottenham Hotspur's penalty area.
It has entered the range of Li Mingyu.
Li Mingyu quickly swung his right leg and kicked the football hard.