Ground football: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him

Leeds United were stunned.

Especially Alan Smith and Robbie Keane.

Is this the same team they faced in the first round, Manchester City?

Why does it feel a little different?

If the last one I encountered was a robot...

This time, the robot's hands were already quite smooth.

And that alone is enough to put them on par with Leeds United.

Unfortunately, only half of Leeds United's squad came to Maine Road Stadium today.

Careless!

Thirty-second minute.

Manchester City launched attacks from both wings, with Ribery showcasing a brilliant dribble on the right wing before delivering a cross.

Robbie Fowler scored three easy goals in a row, but unfortunately, this time the opposing goalkeeper made the save.

Fowler's shots were too repetitive and lacked any spark or variation.

The football bounced towards the penalty area.

Torres arrived just in time and unleashed a low volley... the ball almost shot down the migratory birds at Maine Road Stadium.

Torres couldn't control the ball.

Thirty-fifth minute.

Alan Smith participated in the defensive transition, successfully made a steal, and then passed the ball to James Milner.

Young James dribbled for two steps before delivering a through pass.

Robbie Keane received the ball and scored under pressure from his sister-in-law.

One to three!

Leeds United pulled one back.

But in the forty-first minute...

Ribery cuts inside without the ball, going for the one-on-one opportunity provided by Deng Kai.

Bravo brought down Ribery, this time just outside the penalty area.

But he still received a yellow card.

Bravo was sent off after receiving two yellow cards.

Leeds United are down to ten men.

Forty-fifth minute.

Deng Kai swiftly moved to the left and continued to take off.

Grosso, who was behind Deng Kai, saw Deng Kai go down the wing and cut into the penalty area.

Deng Kai then delivered a triangular back pass.

Grosso received the ball and scored from a tight angle.

Four to one!

Deng Kai completed an assist hat-trick in just half a game!

To be precise, it was one shot and three passes!

The Maine Road stadium erupted in a deafening roar once again.

Manchester residents immediately took out their phones and turned on their computers to wait for the news notifications.

Within three minutes, news from various sources popped up.

I've said the word "King" too many times! Deng Kai scored one goal and provided three assists in the first half, leading his team to a 4-1 victory and securing Manchester City's advancement to the next round of the EFL Cup!

"The battle ended in 45 minutes! Deng Kai's hat-trick and assist put him firmly in control of the game!"

Ribery draws a red card! Real Madrid center-back sent off!

Was Hierro right? Are Real Madrid's Pavón and his teammates really no good?

The second half.

Deng Kai is already sitting on the bench.

Maksa substituted Sun Jihai for Deng Kai.

This was, of course, Deng Kai's idea.

He needs to get more of his teammates familiar with the game on the field.

Fifty-ninth minute.

Fowler received a pass from Sun Jihai and curled a shot to create a corner kick.

Ribery took the corner kick, and Grosso became an aerial threat, heading the ball into the Leeds United goal to complete his brace!

Two games, three assists, two goals – Grosso is truly a goal-scoring defender!

Manchester City are leading 5-1.

Sixty-second minute.

Adriano is already warming up on the sidelines.

He wants to replace Robbie Fowler.

But Robbie Fowler dropped back to receive the ball and prepared to break through, only to be injured by Alan Smith's flying tackle.

Seeing his pained expression, the Manchester City fans' excitement for the match vanished instantly.

Because Fowler is likely to be sidelined for some time due to injury.

"Damn it! Why couldn't we wait until after the next game to..."

"Damn it! That brat Alan Smith, I'll hate him for life!"

"As expected of a player Manchester United has their eye on, Alan Smith's shot was crucial!"

At the stadium, some Manchester United fans applauded Alan Smith's defensive performance.

Manchester City fans were furious.

Manchester City fans, who were originally a close-knit family, suddenly found themselves divided.

Because... Manchester United will be visiting Maine Road Stadium in the next round of the Premier League!

Manchester derby!

A major release is coming!

As Manchester City's best-performing striker, Fowler's absence will undoubtedly further increase Manchester United's already 90% win rate.

That's right.

Ninety percent.

Manchester City, currently 14th in the Premier League, and Manchester United, who have just been crowned Premier League champions.

This probability is quite reasonable.

After all, there are only twenty teams in the Premier League, and Manchester City is fifth from the bottom.

What makes them comparable to Manchester United?

We all see the close relationship between your team, Kaisa, and our Manchester United, so let's share the joy instead of keeping it to ourselves.

But when it comes down to the two families, there still needs to be a distinction between primary and secondary matters.

Manchester United is clearly the team that most fans support.

Manchester United fans come to Manchester City to watch games and are friendly to Manchester City not because they are generous, but simply because Manchester City poses no threat to Manchester United.

Two tigers cannot share one mountain.

Manchester can only have one king.

That's Manchester United.

It's Ferguson!

Instead of the so-called Deng Kai.

Then, something surprising happened.

After a heated argument between the two sets of fans in the stands, more than 10,000 Manchester United fans left the stadium early.

They no longer cared about the details of the match.

This time, it's a friend who came.

But next time... we'll be enemies!

Manchester City had better be prepared to surrender, otherwise... we won't be friends anymore!

on the field.

Adriano replaced Fowler.

Ashley Young replaced Ribery.

Seventy-seventh minute.

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Manchester City's massive army is pressing in.

Essien passes the ball.

Maicon unleashed a long-range shot from just outside the right side of the penalty area, finding the target perfectly.

Six to one!

Eighty-fifth minute.

Manchester City's advantage with an extra player is becoming increasingly apparent.

Sun Jihai passed the ball to Grosso.

Grosso was unmarked and delivered a brilliant cross from the wing.

Adriano leaped high and headed the ball into the net.

He scored his first goal in his Manchester City career!

Grosso also contributed one assist and two goals, making him, along with Robbie Fowler, the second-best performing player in the match after Duncan.

Seven to one!

Manchester City thrashed ten-man Leeds United.

Even without Deng Kai, they played quite well in the second half.

But I don't know if it's really good, or if it's just that having one more person makes it seem good.

Manchester City's victory with a one-man advantage is hardly honorable! Adria capitalizes on the opponent's weakness to score his first goal for Manchester City!

Robbie Fowler confirmed to be out for three to five weeks with injury, missing the Manchester derby!

10,000 Manchester United fans walked out midway through the match! With the big game looming, Manchester United and Manchester City turned from friends to rivals!

"Looking at the future of Real Madrid's Zidane + Pavón tactics through Bravo's crushing defeat in this match!"

Who would have thought that a mere League Cup match would lead to a falling out between the Manchester clubs?

On the contrary, Leeds United, who were thrashed, escaped unscathed and were not questioned by the media about their feelings about the loss.

I don't know whether I should be happy or sad.

Van Nistelrooy immediately voiced his support for the Red Devils fans in an interview: "There's only one Manchester United! Manchester United is the only team in this city!"

"A team in the relegation zone has no right to be called one of the two giants alongside Manchester United."

That's what I meant.

Fonte immediately retorted: "Manchester United is indeed a great club, but Manchester City also has a glorious history! In fact, in Manchester alone, Manchester City has more fans than Manchester United!"

"All I know is that Manchester City captain Duncan is the King of Manchester, so if there really is only one Manchester, whose Manchester is it?"

I like playing football on the ground: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him.