Manchester City Derby: Red Devils Failed, Blue Moonlight Kai

The most popular focus match in the fourth round of the Premier League - the Manchester City Derby, was staged at the Etihad Stadium. Before the game, Manchester United fans didn't have much confidence: in the first three rounds of the new season, the Red Devils only won 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, and played stumblingly. Losing to Arsenal, drawing with Fulham, and narrowly defeating Burnley, this state makes people dare not have too many fantasies about them in the derby. Sure enough, when they faced Manchester City at its peak, the 0-3 defeat result once again ruthlessly exposes the fantasy.

Red Devils' First Release Formation: The desperate 3-4-2-1

Amorin's placing a slightly adventurous 3-4-2-1 this time.

Sheshkoding is in the front, behind him is Amad Diallo and Mubermo, intending to find a breakthrough in a quick counterattack. In the midfield, Bruno Fernandez and Ugat were in charge, while Mazravi and Dogu were separated from each other. The defense is composed of Luke Shaw, De Ligt and young player Yoro, and Turkey goalkeeper Baindir unexpectedly gets a starting opportunity. On the bench, Zilkze, Menu, Casemiro and Maguire waited for an opportunity to stand by.

seems to be a pattern that emphasizes hardness and speed, but from the perspective of paper strength, Manchester United's central axis does not have real suppression.

Start: A brief tug-of-war and passive rhythm

The game started, and both sides quickly got into the state. Haaland shot slightly from a small angle in the penalty area, and on Manchester United, Seshko also tried a long shot, but was steadily saved by Donnarumma. The scene like

is like a seemingly balanced chess game, but the real break often only requires one flash. In the 28th minute, Manchester City took the lead in finding the feeling: Duoku sent out an accurate cross, Foden jumped high and headed the ball into the net. Blue Moon Legion leads 1-0!

This goal not only ignited the atmosphere of Etihad, but also instantly shattered Manchester United's fragile confidence. At the end of the first half, Manchester United fell behind 0-1 with a possession rate of only 40%, and the team had only one pitiful shot.

Second half: Haaland's solo show

The side changes again, Amorin tried to find an opportunity to equalize through substitutions and suppression tactics. However, this was exactly what Guardiola had thought. Manchester United pressed forward, with a lot of space in the backcourt, and Manchester City waited for an opportunity to move.

In the 57th minute, Manchester City's offense was like a blade crossing Manchester United's defense. Haaland scored at a small angle after receiving the ball, and the score instantly became 2-0. Etihad was thunderous, while Manchester United players seemed a little confused.

What's more cruel is still coming. In the 71st minute, Manchester United lost a ball in the frontcourt and was hit by Manchester City in a smooth counterattack. Haaland inserted it at high speed, calmly pushed the ball against the goalkeeper, and won another goal! The Norwegian Demon who scored twice completely crushed the last bit of hope of the Red Devil.

Amorin looked helpless on the sidelines, and several adjustments were useless. In the end, he could only watch the team lose.

The data is cold, and the reality is cruel. In the whole game, Manchester United's shots were actually not less than Manchester City - 13 times against 13 times. But the key issue is quality. Manchester United only had two shots on the right side, but all returned in vain. Manchester City is extremely efficient, with 4 shots in exchange for 3 goals, which is the gap between the top giants and the struggling veteran team. The two new players, Mbermo and Sheshko, still failed to show their value and played without any highlights. The season started with only 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses, ranking 14th in the standings with 4 points, and Manchester United's situation is already in jeopardy. Amorin's coaching position? I'm afraid that if you lose another game, you will really enter the countdown. The embarrassment of the Red Devils and the disastrous defeat in the future derby are not only the difference in scores, but also the crushing of spirit and aura. Manchester United's current problem is no longer just a player state, but the positioning of the entire team. Should we continue to wait patiently for Amorin's transformation, or should we decisively stop losses and find a new direction?

Judging from the expressions of the fans on the sidelines, the answer has been written in their eyes. Some people shook their heads and sighed, some left angrily, and some people laughed bitterly and laughed at themselves: "This is Manchester United now."

On the other side, Guardiola and his disciples walked towards the stands with a smile, enjoying the applause of victory. Derby is so cruel: one city, two teams, but it is in the sky and under.