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Chapter 324 League Cup, Final.

Old Trafford fell silent.

Manchester United fans sat dejectedly in their seats.

Their faces looked somewhat blank.

A sense of powerlessness arose spontaneously.

The Chinese player on the other side brought them all nightmares.

Is it
Is Liverpool, bathed in sunshine, truly invincible?

Solskjaer stood on the sidelines, his eyes filled with a hint of confusion.

He didn't know what to do.

His team has performed quite well, in theory.

Manchester United's form has been proven during this period.

On their home turf.

It's going incredibly well.

With favorable timing, location, and popular support, everything is on their side.

No reason?

Why does that Chinese guy always manage to score goals?

Solskjaer felt a chill run down his spine.

The television broadcast camera panned to the stands.

Ferguson, who had just arrived at the stadium to watch the game, looked ashen-faced.

He stared at the field, at a loss for words.

He spent more than 20 years.

That's what allowed Manchester United to surpass Liverpool in the number of league titles.

结果
He's only been retired for a few years.

Liverpool have caught up.

and.

After this season ends.

Liverpool are highly likely to catch up with Manchester United in the number of top-flight league titles.

Simultaneously.

They also hold six Champions League trophies.

In terms of the number of major trophies.

Liverpool have regained the upper hand over Manchester United.

This infuriated Ferguson.

As the sun shines on the goal.

Time is running out for Manchester United.

The game ended with the last second of stoppage time.

The referee added an extra half minute.

But in the end, Liverpool still managed to defeat Manchester United away from home.

With this victory

Liverpool have achieved 24 wins and 1 draw in 25 league matches, accumulating a staggering 72 points, leading Manchester City by 8 points and ranking first in the standings.

"I am proud of my players, and we played very well in this game."

After the game.

Solskjaer said.

No one thought he was exaggerating.

Everyone can see it.

Manchester United's performance was indeed very good.

But even so.
They still lost.

"Manchester United lost to the Sunshine; if it weren't for the Sunshine, Liverpool wouldn't have won this game."

One media outlet commented on the match in this way afterward.

As for Liverpool...

After they played Manchester United.

Their next opponent is Manchester City.

Five days later.

They will face Manchester City at Wembley Stadium.

To compete for the League Cup title this season.

This season, Liverpool have been using mostly substitutes in their League Cup matches.

In the finals.

Will Liverpool do it again?
In an interview, Klopp gave a clear answer to reporters' questions: "We will continue to use the squad we used in the League Cup."

"But your opponent is Manchester City?"

"This has nothing to do with the opponent!"

Klopp said.

Liverpool are in good form.

But can their reserve squad beat Manchester City, who have also had a very good season?

This topic has sparked heated discussions around the world.

The problem has been noticed by both Manchester City's coaches and players.

Guardiola stated: "Substitutes? I see a strong team. If we think we can underestimate Liverpool's squad for the League Cup, we will be punished."

Aguero: "We won't care what lineup our opponents use, that's their business. Our only goal is the championship."

The media is also buzzing with discussion.

Everyone is speculating.

Will Liverpool really continue to use a squad of substitutes and youth team players in the League Cup final?

Wembley Stadium.

One hour before the match.

When the starting lineups for both sides were announced.

Many reporters gasped in shock.

"It really is the same lineup as before."

"Liverpool is really confident!"

"I think Liverpool is actually quite strong when the sun is out."

"Can he handle this alone? This is Manchester City!"

"Manchester City will definitely go all out to win the championship."

People generally believe that...

Manchester City will have a clear advantage in the match.

but it is not the truth.

They were the first to launch an attack.

It's Liverpool.

In the third minute of the match, Liverpool created an excellent shooting opportunity!

Milner sends a long pass to the left wing!

Shaqiri received the ball and passed it across to the edge of the penalty area!
Sunshine received the ball but had no chance to shoot, so he passed it back to Odegaard!
Odegaard took a long-range shot without stopping the ball!
The ball sailed over Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson's head, hit the crossbar, and bounced out of play!

"Odegaard!!! Oh no! What a pity!!! His shot hit the crossbar!!!"

The commentator held his head in his hands and said with great regret.

A gasp erupted at Wembley Stadium.

Liverpool fans mostly looked disappointed, but then they began to applaud and cheer for the team's performance.

Manchester City fans, on the other hand, were terrified and looked relieved to have escaped a close call.

Yang Guang patted his friend on the back.

"Good job!"

"Pity"

Odegaard shook his head regretfully, saying that he was ready to celebrate when he shot the ball.

If he can score this goal, he will have scored three goals in the League Cup this season.

Including his several substitute appearances in the league.

Odegaard gradually found his rhythm.

At Liverpool, he gradually became a qualified substitute.

Especially as a key player in the League Cup, his performance so far has given Odegaard immense confidence.

In fact, Odegaard's technical level is already in place.

What he lacks.

It's all about experience.

And confidence. If he can score this goal, his confidence will be even greater.

As a result, the crossbar denied him a goal.

"It's okay!! There will be other opportunities later!"

"Sunshine said."

Sunshine has every reason to win.

His playing style in the League Cup is quite different from that in the league.

He is now clearly a "ball-handling mastermind," with a larger running range and a more active activity level.

Strengthen his role as a target man in the attacking third!
Sunshine is not just a pure goalkeeper who is only responsible for the final blow!

Instead, they are players who can be used as the core of the attacking tactics.

"That's right!! Victory will ultimately belong to us!"

Odegaard's face was resolute!
He is a player on loan from Real Madrid to Liverpool, and it is uncertain whether he will stay at Liverpool next season.

But
His performance in the League Cup this season has already attracted the attention of many teams.

Liverpool has even considered buying him directly from Real Madrid.

This season.

This will be a turning point in his career.

Manchester City were taken aback by Liverpool's attack.

Next, they began to try to take control of the situation.

Liverpool's response was to regain possession through aggressive pressing and constant running, and then launch quick attacks.

This approach is causing Manchester City considerable distress.

They were overwhelmed by Liverpool's early lead and were in a position to be on the defensive.

"It's hard to believe that Liverpool, with a completely reserve team, could play so aggressively and proactively against Manchester City's full-strength squad!"

The commentators sighed with emotion.

Eleventh minute of the match!!
Liverpool once again gave Manchester City's players a real scare!

Achraf crossed the ball from the right flank towards the near post!

Sunshine headed the ball near the byline towards the penalty spot!
An incredibly precise header pass!
Shaqiri made a run down the wing, getting ahead of the opposing defender, and fired a shot!
The football flies towards the goal!

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson made a brilliant save.

He almost instinctively reached out and blocked the ball out of bounds!
"Danger!!!"

The Manchester commentator felt like his heart was about to stop!
If Ederson hadn't reacted quickly, that shot would have been a sure goal!

"Ederson!! He's Manchester City's guardian in front of goal!! He's in superb form today!!!!"

Manchester City's commentators are singing praises to Ederson!

Manchester City players rushed forward and roared in celebration with Ederson.

They were so lucky!

If Liverpool score first...

The difficulty of their competition will increase dramatically.

Manchester City's players thought they would win this game easily.

But now, they realize it.

Their opponents are not people they can easily control.

With this lineup, they were able to reach the League Cup final.

Definitely not a fish belly!

But Manchester City only realized this now, and it's already a little too late.

Their mindset couldn't be changed immediately.

Liverpool are putting increasing pressure on them!
After making the crucial save from Shaqiri, Ederson pounded his chest and roared.

This is a move that many goalkeepers make.

The battle between a striker and a goalkeeper is sometimes a battle of wits.

If a striker is intimidated by the goalkeeper and feels psychological pressure, he might miss some easy shots.

In addition to basic goalkeeping skills, goalkeepers also need a bit of psychological tactics.

This psychological tactic often appears during penalty kicks, but that doesn't mean it can't be used at other times.

He made a brilliant save and then let out a passionate roar.

This is a psychological suggestion to the opposing players: I'm in great form today, and ordinary shots can't possibly break through my goal!
After his roar, Ederson glanced at Shaqiri, who was shooting.

Shaqiri spat out a mouthful of saliva, gave Sunshine a thumbs up, and then prepared to take the corner kick.

Sunlight stands inside the restricted area, raising its right hand like a lighthouse within the restricted zone.

"Be very careful of the sunlight!! His headers are incredibly powerful!"

Manchester City's penalty area was under heavy guard.

Manchester City supporters watched their penalty area with bated breath.

"Shaqiri takes the ball in. He's reached the center of the penalty area!!!"

The entire Wembley Stadium suddenly seemed to be swept by a hurricane!
The stands erupted in cheers!
On the television screen.

All I could see was the sun rising high in the sky!
Countless Liverpool fans watching the game on television had already slightly risen from their seats, waiting for the moment to cheer!
The sunshine did not disappoint them!

He leaped high into the air!
Manchester City's two center-backs, Laporte and Stones, were both pinned down by him!
When the ball is flying in the air!
No one can stop him!!!

The lion shakes its head!

Yang Guang's abdominal muscles suddenly contracted, propelling his head to slam into the soccer ball!

boom! ! !
Such a close distance!

Edson was completely helpless!
The football flew over his head and into the goal.

When the sunlight hits the ground!
The entire stadium erupted in cheers!

Liverpool fans erupted in jubilation!
Their team took absolute control and completely suppressed their opponents.

Now they've scored a goal!

It's safe to say that the championship is in sight!

"GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!"

"Sunshine!! Sunshine's header was absolutely dominant!! Neither Stones nor Laporte could stop him in the air!!! What could Ederson possibly do against such a close-range header?!"

"The tiger has roared again!! This time, Manchester City will be the victim!!!"

"One-nil!!! Liverpool took the lead in the twelfth minute! They've opened the scoring in this League Cup final!!"

"Manchester City, with their full-strength squad, were almost completely dominated by Liverpool's reserve lineup. If this continues, it's only a matter of time before they lose this final!"

The commentators in the commentary booth were all speaking fluently and eloquently.

The Manchester City players on the field were stunned.

Yang Guang ran to the sidelines and opened his arms.

Liverpool players rushed over to celebrate the goal.

"Well done!!"

"Let's take them down one more time!!!"

"Keep going, keep going!!!"

The players encouraged each other!
A one-goal lead is never secure for any team.

Liverpool's players were itching to score seven or eight goals in the first half to secure the victory as quickly as possible!
At this moment, all the players were thinking about was how to defeat their opponents as quickly as possible.
Then, he raised the championship trophy.

Sunshine certainly thinks so too!
As he returned to his own half, he waved vigorously to the fans on the sidelines.

Liverpool fans responded immediately with great enthusiasm.

They chanted the name of the sun.

This was supposed to be a neutral stadium, but at this moment, the Manchester City fans, whose numbers were roughly the same as Liverpool's, were completely overwhelmed by their opponents!

Even if the game restarts.

Manchester City's performance wasn't much better either.

Liverpool continued their relentless attack on Manchester City!

Manchester City were forced to retreat, while Liverpool kept crossing the ball from both sides, allowing Suns to head it in.

Manchester City's defense is under increasing pressure!
When such pressure accumulates to a certain level...
That's what happened.
Mistake!

It's like a rubber band, constantly being stretched.

at last
Bang.

Broken!!
The 26th minute of the match!!

Achraf's cross from the wing failed to connect, and a high ball flew into the penalty area.

Right-back Walker's clearance was awkward.

The ball was right at his waist; a slight misstep could result in a handball.

So he lifted his foot, trying to clear the ball out of bounds.