Legendary Godfather

March 3, 2014, New Wembley Stadium, London, England.

Fans of Manchester City and Crystal Palace gathered together to welcome the arrival of the 2013-2014 English League Cup final. They had been waiting for this moment for a long time and couldn't wait.

"Hello, viewers and fans! I am the Mortensen you are familiar with!" Today's game will naturally be broadcast live nationally by BBC Sports, and the commentator is still Mortensen.

"Hello, fans! I am Alan Shearer!" Shearer said.

"Today we came to the new Wembley Stadium. What we bring to you is the final of this season's English League Cup. The two sides are Manchester City and Crystal Palace. This should be a strong match. After all, Crystal Palace is currently ranked Ranked first in the Premier League, and Manchester City is also ranked fifth in the Premier League, so there shouldn't be much difference in strength between the two teams!" Mortensen said.

"To be honest, I really didn't expect that Crystal Palace, a newly promoted team, could achieve such amazing results this season. They are now ranked first in the Premier League. This is a situation that has not happened in the Premier League for many years. Crystal Palace is really good!" Shearer said.

The fans at the scene and in front of the TV nodded in agreement.

I have to say that Crystal Palace this season is indeed amazing.

Their achievements are really great and no one can erase them.

Even Manchester City fans did not dare to underestimate Crystal Palace in this game. After all, Crystal Palace was the team that beat them 6-0 in the league.

The outcome of this game is still unknown.

However, it is clear that Manchester City fans still support their team, no matter how much they despise their manager Manuel Pellegrini.

Shearer suddenly asked, "Who do you think can win this game?"

Mortensen turned to look at Shearer, obviously not expecting Shearer to ask such a question. However, he answered directly, "Of course I am more optimistic about Manchester City. Although Manchester City is only ranked fifth in the Premier League, their strength is beyond doubt. And their recent rebound in form has been very powerful. And Pellet Mr. Greene really can’t afford to lose anymore, so I’m optimistic about Manchester City!”

Yes, Manchester City has too many reasons not to lose.

Shearer nodded slightly. It was indeed the case. Pellegrini really couldn't lose anymore.

Mortensen suddenly asked "What about you?"

Shearer said without thinking, "Like you, I am also optimistic about Manchester City."

Mortensen was startled and turned to stare at Hiller.

Shearer chuckled and said, "I'm kidding you, I'm still optimistic about the Crystal Palace team. David, the Chinese coach of Crystal Palace, is really great. When Crystal Palace was a British Championship team last year, he was able to lead the team to win the championship. I believe this They will also win a game and win the championship."

Mortensen smiled slightly and said, "No one forced you to say that, right?"

Shearer immediately said "Of course not!"

Mortensen said, "Then I'll make a bet? Let's see who has a better vision?"

Shearer immediately said, "Okay, but what's the stakes?"

Mortensen said directly, "Big gambling hurts your health, but small gambling makes you happy! Let's do it this way. Whoever loses, the loser will be treated to a meal. How about that?"

Hiller smiled slightly and said, "Okay!"

Mortensen said, "It has to be Chinese food."

Shearer said "No problem!"

At this time, players from both sides walked out of the tunnel and walked into the stadium.

"Okay, the players from both sides have already entered the stadium. The finals of the 2013-2014 English League Cup are about to begin! Now let's introduce to you the starting lineups of both sides today!" Mortensen said.

Today’s starting lineups for both sides are as follows:

Home team Manchester City, head coach Pellegrini, formation 442

Goalkeeper Pantilimon

The back four from left to right Kolarov, Demichelis, Kompany and Zabaleta

Midfield four from left to right David Silva, Yaya Toure, Fernandinho and Nasri

Double forward Aguero and Dzeko

Visiting team Crystal Palace, head coach Tong Yi, formation 4213

edouard

The back four from left to right Robertson, Carvalho, Van Dijk and Zhang Linpeng

Double defensive midfielder Paulinho and Kante

Single attacking midfielder Pogba

The front three from left to right Salah, Lukaku and Mane

This is the starting lineup of both sides today, but it is obvious that Manchester City's starting lineup is completely different from the first round match between the two sides.

Manchester City not only adjusted a lot of players, but even changed their formation.

Pellegrini changed the 4231 formation into 442. It can be seen that Pellegrini has been debugging the best formation of Manchester City, and now it seems to be fixed on 442.

Of course, Manchester City still has reservations about today's lineup.

Their main goalkeeper Joe Hart did not start, but sat on the bench.

There are also Lescott, Milner, Clichy, Navas and Xavi Garcia all sitting on the bench. It is obvious that Manchester City made a rotation in this game.

On the Crystal Palace side, all the main players started. It was the first game for all the main players.

Of course, they are not tired at all.

Because they had already taken a break in the last round of the league, and now their condition is still very good.

Judging from the starting lineups of both sides, Crystal Palace is slightly more dominant.

Some from the top.

Manchester City are a bit dangerous.

Shearer turned to look at Mortensen and said directly, "How is it? Are you okay now? Do you still think Manchester City can win this game?"

Mortensen pondered for a moment, and then said directly, "Of course, I think the winner of this game is Manchester City. Manchester City has this strength, they are very powerful!"

Hiller shrugged and said nothing more.

At this time, Tong Yi walked out of the players' tunnel and walked into the stadium.

Then Pellegrini, who had been waiting there early, saw Tong Yi come out. He immediately walked up, extended his right hand to Tong Yi, and said, "Nice to see you here, David!"

Tong Yi extended his right hand warmly and took Pellegrini's right hand.

He said "Me too, Mr. Pellegrini!"

Pellegrini smiled slightly and said, "I heard that Crystal Palace is very well prepared for this game, right? Do you think you can win today?"

Tong Yi glanced at Pellegrini and thought to himself, "What are you doing? Want to show off?"

He immediately said, "Of course, we have been preparing for this game for a long time, and I think we are extremely well prepared. In this game, we are here for the championship! What about you, Mr. Pellegrini, Are you ready? Why do I hear that you don't seem to be ready?"

Pellegrini raised his eyebrows, is this guy Tong Yi so aggressive?

Pellegrini immediately said, "No problem, our Manchester City team is also very well prepared. Don't worry, you will see it after the game starts."

Tong Yi chuckled and said, "Really? Then I'm quite looking forward to it!"

Pellegrini nodded and said, "Don't worry, our Manchester City team will not let you down!"

Tong Yi curled his lips and said, "Really? I'll wait and see!"

Then the two separated, each walked to their own coaching bench, and then sat down steadily, waiting for the start of the game.

beep!

At this moment, the referee Martin Atkinson directly blew the whistle to start the game.

Atkinson is also considered the top referee in the Premier League, but the games this guy officiates are often more controversial. Because he himself is a very controversial referee, he is often nicknamed the "Blind Monk on the Stadium" by fans, a blind referee. Many of their penalties make everyone unsatisfied, and some people even involve countless conspiracy theories.

Unexpectedly, he became the referee of this game today, which made everyone a little panicked.

"Okay, the game has started. The first to kick off is Manchester City. They are wearing traditional sky blue jerseys and attack from the right side of the screen to the left. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, are wearing yellow away jerseys and are attacking from the left side of the screen. Attack from the left to the right!" Mortensen

So said.

Fans on both sides became excited and roared with excitement.

The atmosphere at the scene reached its first peak instantly.

At the beginning of the game, both sides did not test, and Manchester City was even more proactive. Master Pellegrini's attacking football started from the first second of the game, with Manchester City players flooding into the Crystal Palace half.

In midfield, the football came directly to Yaya Toure's feet.

Although Yaya Toure is getting older, his physical functions have declined slightly. But he is becoming more and more mature in playing football, and his impact is getting stronger and stronger. More importantly, his offensive methods are becoming more and more abundant. His ability to carry out long-distance shots, especially long-distance shots, is outstanding.

In the first round of the match between the two sides, Yaya Toure was slightly injured and did not play.

He is starting today!

Just three minutes into the game, Yaya Toure took the ball and ran past Paulinho's frontal defense, directly to the edge of the penalty area. He glanced at the position of goalkeeper Edouard in front of the Crystal Palace goal, and then suddenly He shot furiously, and before Van Dijk pounced on him, he hit the door with a heavy kick.

With a bang, the football roared out, like a meteor sliding across the night sky.

Before the Crystal Palace fans in the penalty area could react, the football shot directly towards the Crystal Palace goal.

"Long shot! Yaya Toure long shot!" Mortensen roared excitedly. He even jumped up from his seat. He looked very excited, even more excited than the Manchester City fans. .

The ball speed is very fast!

This ball is full of threats!

At this moment, Edward in front of the goal immediately jumped into the air and quickly rushed towards the upper right corner of the goal.

Edouard Mendy was like a roc that has been spreading its wings and has covered the goal. The Crystal Palace fans at the scene immediately became excited and excited.

What a great save!

But what shocked them was that Edward did not pounce on the football. The football flew directly in front of Edward's fingertips, then hit the inside of the Crystal Palace goal post, and then quickly bounced into the Crystal Palace goal.

"ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooal..." Mortensen immediately roared excitedly, his voice instantly liking the entire New Wembley Stadium.

The Manchester City fans at the scene jumped crazily, shouting Yaya Toure's name excitedly.

Yaya Toure was a little shocked. He didn't even expect that the goal would be scored. He just gave it a try.

Unexpectedly, the goal actually went in!

Yaya Toure immediately rushed out, then jumped up excitedly, waved his fist fiercely to the sky, and celebrated the goal excitedly.