Football: My AI System Provides Max-Level Predictions

Chapter 310: The Manchester Derby Kicks Off! Tang Long: You have to beat Manchester United mercilessly!



In midweek, Manchester City played a Champions League group stage match at home against Borussia Monchengladbach.

This match saw Manchester City easily win, taking down their opponents 3-0, and maintained their top position in Group B.

To prepare for the weekend's league match against Manchester United, Pellegrini also made some rotations.

Bony, who performed outstandingly in the last league match, continued to start.

The confident Bony broke the deadlock in the first half, and was later substituted by Agüero.

Agüero was fueled with determination and after coming on, he scored twice.

Tang Long played for 60 minutes, providing an assist.

In summary, this match was won without any big waves, and the external media generally believed that Manchester City's advancement from Group B was without doubt. The key was whether they could outdo Juventus to secure the top spot in the group, aiming for a favorable draw into the round of 16.

The Champions League group stage match against Borussia Monchengladbach was just an appetizer for Manchester City fans this week.

After this match, not only Manchester City fans but the entire British Isles and even the entire European football community's focus converged on the industrial city of Manchester.

On Sunday evening, the first Manchester Derby of the season will be underway.

Manchester City will travel away to face their city rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford.

The day before the match, at Manchester United's press conference, head coach Van Gaal attended with the team's top scorer Icardi.

The shrewd Van Gaal dodged left and right when faced with various sharp questions from the media, playing defensive.

The young Icardi, on the other hand, was straightforward and outspoken!

"The Premier League Championship definitely belongs to Manchester United. I remember hearing this statement before I came to the Premier League, Manchester is always red," Icardi said in his clumsy English with a Spanish accent, "This means the main color of Manchester is always red!"

"The reason I came from Inter Milan to Manchester United is to show myself on a higher and bigger stage."

"The European Golden Boot, that's my goal this season, and the Premier League Championship also belongs to Manchester United, these are my two goals this season."

"Manchester City's Agüero and Tang? Haha, they are indeed strong, but compared to my combination with De Bruyne, they still fall short."

Icardi crossed his arms over his chest and leaned back tactically against the chair.

"You ask why I say so? Can't you compare for yourself, De Bruyne is the best midfielder in the Premier League, stronger than Tang; I'm confident I'm the best striker in the Premier League, better than Agüero. So, isn't it obvious which combination is stronger?"

"You mentioned that Bony from Manchester City, haha, sorry, who is Bony, I don't know him.

When asked if he still had contact with his former teammate Tang Long.

Icardi sneered.

"We were good friends back at Inter Milan, but that's all in the past. Now, he plays for Manchester City, and I play for Manchester United, we're dead rivals on the pitch, and there's no contact in private, just like that."

"Couldn't I have won the Serie A Golden Boot without Tang?"

Upon suddenly hearing this question, Icardi flared up!

"That, that was achieved by my own skills, what's it got to do with Tang! Don't smear me intentionally, be careful or I'll sue you all!"

Manchester City's press conference started one hour later.

Seeing Icardi's arrogant demeanor with reporters, Tang Long decided not to hold back either and went straight to confrontation.

He made a startling remark right off the bat!

"Playing against Manchester United is to be relentless!"

This statement caused not only all the reporters in the room to look up at him but also Pellegrini sitting beside Tang Long to choke on his water.

Relentless, how exactly are you planning to play?

Tang Long said, in Italy, when you score three or four goals, you would slow down, stop.

But it's different in the Premier League!

In the Premier League, firstly, you might win the championship because of one more goal difference;

Secondly, your opponent is Manchester United, if there's a chance to score more, you should, to stop at this point would be disrespectful.

"So, you have to strive to score more goals, showing respect to your opponent, this shows you take your opponent seriously."

The reporter further asked, meaning if you lead by 3:0 or 4:0, you'll still be aggressively attacking?

Tang Long nodded, the match isn't over, we won't stop attacking, and we'll see if Manchester is really red or blue.

When asked which Manchester United player would pose the biggest threat to Manchester City, everyone thought Tang Long would mention his former teammate Icardi;

Unexpectedly, he immediately mentioned midfielder De Bruyne.

"De Bruyne is an exquisite passer, I admire him a lot, we faced each other back when I was at Inter, during a UEFA Europa League match against his Wolfsburg, he left a deep impression on me, and I'm sure after that match, he remembers me forever too." Tang Long joked.

The reporters weren't satisfied and kept probing about Icardi.

Annoyed by the persistent questioning, Tang Long responded: "There are two people in this world who know Icardi the best, they are both at Manchester City now, watch tomorrow's game and you'll know how we'll deal with him."

...

Old Trafford, 7:30 PM!

Players lined up in the tunnel.

Both teams walked in.

Tonight, Old Trafford was packed, 76,000 seats filled to the brim.


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