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Chapter 242: Challenge? I'll take it!
Just before Liverpool's game against Tottenham at home.

Manchester City, who were thought to be able to easily beat Burnley before the game, actually lost points away from home.

They were tied 1-1 by Burnley away from home.

Thus.

This means that if Liverpool can beat Tottenham at home, the gap between the two sides will be widened to 5 points.

This is definitely a very dangerous score.

Although the difference is three points and five points, it seems the gap is small.

A 3-point difference can still be considered the difference of a game.

The tolerance for error is very low.

But the 5-point difference is a gap that will take at least two games to make up.

This gives Liverpool a certain psychological security.

This subtle feeling has brought about some subtle changes in the championship situation between the two sides.

Of course.

Whether Liverpool can widen the gap between the two sides to five points depends on whether they can beat Tottenham at home.

Tottenham are definitely not a weak team.

Especially in the 26th round.

Tottenham Hotspur defeated Arsenal at home and won the North London derby, kicking their arch-rivals Arsenal to sixth place in the league.

Riding on the momentum of victory in the North London derby.

When Tottenham come to Anfield, there is absolutely no way they will surrender easily.

After Manchester City's game.

Liverpool fans are very excited.

Looking forward to the team defeating Tottenham at home and completely consolidating their top position.

If Liverpool can widen the points gap, they will be closer to the Premier League title.

In pubs where Liverpool fans gather, in forums where Liverpool fans gather on the Internet.

Everyone was discussing this matter enthusiastically.

They chanted "Thank you Burnley".

And the other side.

Manchester City fans can only hope that Tottenham can stand up against Arsenal away.
Being tied by a weak team.

Manchester City head coach Guardiola is also under tremendous pressure.

He was constantly asked by the media about the fact that "Manchester City is in crisis as it is 5 points behind Liverpool."

Guardiola never tires of it.

When facing the media, he was a little defensive: "After 27 league games, we have 69 points. This is the team with the highest points rate in the Premier League in the past 10 years! I don't think my team is in crisis. We are still in second place, and there are still more than a dozen rounds of the league to end. This is not a crisis!"

Guardiola is under a lot of pressure.

Manchester City's investment is here.

and.

The Manchester City he inherited was not a team in decline.

Before this.

His predecessor, Chilean engineer Pellegrini, has led Manchester City to two Premier League titles and a historic UEFA Champions League semi-final.

Manchester City's decision to replace Pellegrini with Guardiola has caused great controversy in the English football circle. After all, teams usually change coaches because they are in crisis.

As for Manchester City.

Manchester City in recent years is obviously not a team in crisis. Their performance in the league is very stable and they are also rising steadily in the Champions League, step by step.

Under such circumstances, Manchester City's top management replaced Pellegrini with Guardiola, and its purpose was naturally to speed up Manchester City's progress.

In Guardiola's first season as Manchester City coach, the team finished third in the league and only reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

It can also be said that this is only Guardiola's first season and he needs time to polish his team.

But this season is his second season coaching the team.

If you fail to achieve results, you will have no excuses.

After being tied by Burnley.

The English media will naturally not miss the opportunity to bring up old issues again.

Once again questioning the correctness of Manchester City Club letting Guardiola replace Pellegrini.

Many media outlets believe so.

Guardiola is not suitable for the Premier League.

Barcelona and Bayern Munich, which he previously coached, were both absolutely dominant teams. The status of Barcelona in La Liga and Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga are unattainable by Manchester City in the Premier League.

Guardiola never tires of these arguments.

His team is still second in the league and is extremely efficient in scoring points.

If Manchester City had not encountered the more stable and more abnormal Liverpool this season, no, it would have been almost a foregone conclusion that they would win the Premier League title this season.

But that's football.

If it weren't for the more stable Liverpool this season.

Then Manchester City will definitely be highly praised this season, and no one will question that Guardiola's coaching is a failure.

But now, Manchester City has scored 27 points in 69 league games.

But because there is another team ahead of them.

Manchester City is in second place.

It will be questioned and discussed.

This is understandable.

After Guardiola's remarks.

The media immediately mocked him, "Guardiola is wrong. In the past ten years, Liverpool has the highest efficiency in scoring points this season. Manchester City... can only rank second!"

Liverpool fans also proudly mocked their title rivals under such news.

They are happy to see their opponents' defense break.

Manchester City fans naturally fought hard to defend it.

"If you don't know, you would have thought you had defeated Tottenham."

"So what if we beat Tottenham? You can't win the Premier League!"

"A spell! It's a spell! Do you understand?"

"Manchester City and Liverpool, Premier League championship comparison: 3:0!"

It is naturally impossible for Manchester City fans to admit defeat at this time.

There are still thirteen league games to be played.

Even if we are 5 points behind, it is not time to give up yet.

Before the game, Liverpool players were inevitably asked about Manchester City's draw with Burnley.

Most of Liverpool's players still appear to be keeping a low profile.

After all, although Manchester City has one more game, Liverpool is not really leading by five points. Now they are only leading by two points.

Henderson: "Now is not the time to talk about this issue, our game is not over yet."

Mane: "Even if we're five points ahead, it doesn't mean anything."

Salah: "The league is still long."

No one has said anything final.

However, the English media also knows that it is difficult to make news about these Liverpool players.

Want a stunt? Want news?
Look for sunshine.

So everyone went to interview Yangguang.

"We won't give them any chance!"

As soon as the sun opens its mouth, it smells familiar.

"No matter who our opponent is, we will get three points!"

Yangguang said in a boastful manner.

His interview video quickly spread on television media and the Internet.

[Tottenham? I don’t care! ]

【Yang: We won’t give Manchester City any chance! 】

【Yang ignores Tottenham and vows to win three points! 】

For a while.

The headlines of various media outlets are whatever are eye-catching.

This not only makes Manchester City fans feel itchy.

Tottenham fans also watched with gritted teeth.

After the media hype.

I just pretended to interview Tottenham players and fans.

The media's hype is a good example.

You can think of it with your butt.

They can find out something when they interview now.

Tottenham players were naturally filled with indignation and expressed their determination to give their all in the game.

Kane: "We are not fighting for Manchester City, we are fighting for ourselves. But I must say that we will not let Liverpool succeed easily. If they think they are 5 points ahead of Manchester City, it will be the biggest mistake they have made!"

Son Heung-min: "I have great respect for Liverpool, but they will realise their mistakes."

Ali: "Yang is too arrogant, they haven't won yet!" Eriksson: "The victory declaration should be made at least after the game. I hope the opponent can show more respect!"

Tottenham fans also launched a call on the Internet.

"That Chinese guy looks down on us! Let them see how powerful Tottenham is!"

"Do they think they are five points ahead? Let them dream!"

"I don't like Manchester City, but to be honest, if Manchester City wins the championship, I will be happier than Liverpool!"

Facing the heated public opinion.

The reporters wanted to interview Yang Guang again.

'"They say I look down on them?"

Yangguang was a little surprised.

"Yeah, they think you don't respect Tottenham enough."

"Sorry..." Yangguang raised his hand hastily, "If I make you uncomfortable, what can you do?"

Yangguang turned his head and looked towards the camera.

have to say.

These words made many Tottenham fans grit their teeth.

In the irritating part.

The sun never lags behind.

On match day.

The atmosphere at Anfield was extremely warm.

The ceiling in the visiting team's locker room seemed to be vibrating.

"No matter who our opponent is, we will get three points!"

"If someone feels disrespected, what can you do?"

On the TV screen in the visiting team's dressing room.

These two interviews with Yangguang are being played.

Pochettino could clearly see it.

Tottenham players' faces turned red.

No one likes to be humiliated like this.

Pochettino was secretly happy.

He has to thank the sun for inspiring the fighting spirit of Tottenham players without him having to do anything.

"Guys, it's clear that we've been underestimated!"

Pochettino switched off the TV and looked at his players.

"They thought they could easily get three points from us, they thought they could win the game while drinking their coffee."

Tottenham players' breathing became rapid.

"dream!"

England defender Dale said through gritted teeth.

"Yes! They are dreaming!"

"Don't let them succeed!"

"To hell with that megalomaniac from Liverpool!"

Pochettino was pleased with the reaction of the Tottenham players.

Liverpool want to compete for the championship.

Tottenham, fight for the top four.

Any three points now are crucial for Tottenham.

Because they are ranked fifth in the league, if they want to catch up with Chelsea, they must go all out in every round of the league and strive to win three points.

He was originally still worrying about how to motivate the players in this game.

I didn't think so.
Thanks to the Fleet Street press.

He needed no encouragement now.

It will make the Spurs players' fighting spirit explode.
Mental will cannot decide a game.

The fundamental factor that determines a game is still strength.

However, based on strength, the fighting power that a team with high morale can unleash should never be underestimated.

Tottenham are not a weak team.

Under the leadership of Pochettino, this team has become a very mature team.

The starting goalkeeper Lloris is the French national goalkeeper.

Although Alderweireld has not played much this season due to injuries.

But the central defender combination of Vertonghen and Darren Sanchez is also quite stable, and the left and right backs Trippier and Ben Davies are also firmly established as the main players.

The main double defensive midfielder combination of Dier and Dembele can provide strong midfield interception and confrontation.

The three forwards on the left, center and right are Eriksen, Ali and Son Heung-min.

The characteristics are different but they are all at their peak.

Not to mention Kane.

Except for the sunshine.

No other player has scored more goals this season.

Such a configuration.

It is of course an exaggeration to say that they are stronger than Liverpool on paper.

But they are at least a team of the same level as Liverpool.

The incredible fighting spirit that was inspired before the game was transformed into powerful fighting power.

The game starts from the beginning.

Tottenham launched a crazy attack.

The continuous offensive forced Liverpool to temporarily avoid the attack and look for opportunities to counterattack.

But the chance Liverpool expected had not yet arrived.

Tottenham scored a goal.

"Harry Kane!!!"

Accompanied by exclamations from the commentary booth.

Kane shoots with his left foot at the edge of the penalty area!

The football bypassed the defender, stuck to the inside edge of the goal post, and went into the goal.

Faced with such a shot at a tricky angle, Karius had no way to deal with it.

"Kane! GOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!"

"Oh! Beautiful! Beautiful! Harry Kane's shot."

"He's a great shooter!"

The commentary box was filled with excitement.

In the stands at Anfield.

The visiting Tottenham fans also jumped up and cheered with their fists clenched.

"Well done Harry!"

"That's it! That's it!"

"Teach them a lesson!"

"Want to win the championship? We don't give a f*ck!"

"We only care about three points!"

"Harry! Harry! Harry--Kane!"

Amid the cheers of Tottenham fans.

Harry Kane slid on his knees excitedly to celebrate.

He slid out two long traces in the corner flag area, then turned around while skating and looked towards the direction of the sunlight.

Kane believes that he cannot beat Sunshine in the scorer list.

But by beating Sunshine in a game, he felt he could still do it!
Yangguang put his hands on his hips and spat in annoyance.

Three minutes into the game.

He hasn't even touched the ball yet.

The result was a loss of the ball
This made him very unhappy.

And he had to admit it.

Kane's shot was indeed beautiful.

It is very accurate, the ball speed is very fast, and the line is very tricky.

This goal was a complete reflection of Kane's personal ability.

This Englishman does have some skills, at least he can make Sunshine feel threatened.

He noticed a gaze.

Turn around and look.

It's Harry Kane.

His eyes were as bright as torches.

He understood the meaning of this look.

That was Harry Kane's challenge to him!
A challenge?
I'm taking it!
(End of this chapter)