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On September 14, King Power Stadium welcomed its sixth league opponent this season.

Wigan Athletic.

Since the start of the game, Leicester City has faced a real strong enemy.

As a relegated team from the Premier League last season, Wigan Athletic is very strong.

A skinny camel is bigger than a horse.

Regardless of the team's strength, worth or experience, Wigan Athletic is much better than Leicester City.

After the previous games, Wigan Athletic, like Leicester City, won five consecutive league victories.

This season, they are even more looking forward to returning to the Premier League than Leicester City.

After all, going downhill doesn't feel good.

Although they have lost many good players this summer and the overall strength of the team has dropped by a level, the overall framework is still there.

The main goalkeeper Carson is the core of Wigan Athletic's defense.

They also signed young talent Nick Powell on loan from Manchester United - the Red Devils' talented midfielder.

On the sidelines of the King Power Stadium, Xia Xing and Powell met.

"Xia!"

"Nick!"

The two embraced warmly.

The two got along for a while in the Manchester United youth team last season and have a good relationship.

Powell is also a technical player. He often chats with Xia Xing about his football skills and has a good relationship with him.

Moreover, the two are both midfielders and have more in common.

However, compared with Xia Xing, Powell is highly anticipated at Manchester United.

Last summer, 18-year-old Powell was poached from Crewe Club by Manchester United for 7.5 million euros, which is a lot of money.

After debuting in the first team, he performed well in the first few games.

But as time went by, his opportunities to play became less and less.

At the end of the season, I simply went to play in the youth team.

And this summer, Manchester United simply loaned him out to the British Championship for training.

Among this wave of players on loan is Xia Xing.

Meeting here today, the two of them seemed to have some special feelings for each other.

Maybe we share the same problem?

Maybe it's sympathy?

None of them seem accurate, but they all seem to be somewhat close.

"Xia, I have been paying attention to Leicester City's games. You have performed really well recently."

"It's just good luck."

"Haha, you are still so low-key. I found that you have improved a lot. It seems that it is right to play more games on loan."

"Well, that's true. Your recent performance has been particularly good. I think you have become the core of Wigan Athletic's midfield."

"He's just a mercenary on loan. It's not that exaggerated. Play a good season and let's go back to Manchester United together next summer!"

Looking at Powell who was looking forward to it, Xia Xing didn't reply.

Let your future self consider what the future holds.

Now, I just want to play every game seriously!

After both sides are ready, the referee's whistle sounds and the game begins!

Wigan Athletic deployed a 4-5-1 formation in this game. At the beginning of the game, they did not rush to attack, but controlled in the midfield.

Although there is only one forward in Fortinet, Wigan Athletic's midfielders are very offensive.

Especially Powell.

At Manchester United, his style of play was immature.

But here, his well-rounded style is very adaptable.

His strong body allows him to stand up in confrontations; his excellent offensive and defensive skills also allow him to roam frequently in the midfield.

Defense, steals, offense, shooting, he seems to be able to do it all.

In the fifth minute of the game, he got past Andy King and slid a long shot out the door.

It made goalkeeper Schmeichel break into a cold sweat.

In the 12th minute of the game, he made another wonderful through ball, and the ball accurately found Fortinet.

Morgan knocked Fortinet away, preventing his shot from gaining any power.

Otherwise it would be really dangerous.

On the sidelines of the court, Shakespeare was speechless: "This kid is really amazing. He is indeed a young talent that Manchester United focuses on cultivating."

Pearson curled his lips: "Manchester United has more talents, and we still have four in our team. If he is really strong enough, then he cannot be loaned out. Now that he has come to the British Championship, he is at the British Championship level. "

Shakespeare: "That makes sense..."

Although Pearson's words are a bit rough and even a bit unfriendly to the former Manchester United players in the team, they are absolutely correct.

Powell's skills are very comprehensive and there seems to be no shortcomings, but there are no particularly outstanding strengths.

On the Leicester City side, everyone may not be as comprehensive as him, but he is distinctive enough!

In the 17th minute of the game, Leicester City once again blocked Wigan Athletic's attack.

Konchesky made a diagonal pass to the left, and De Laet accelerated with the ball!

Leicester City's counterattack is coming!

Wigan Athletic midfielder Pelchi goes up for grabs!

De Laet hits the middle!

Drinkwater kept passing the ball forward!

The ball fell at Xia Xing's feet!

Facing the defensive player, Xia Xing flicked his ankle!

The ball went over the opponent's head!

De Laet, who assisted from behind, has already rushed forward!

Get the ball and pass it long to the far side of the penalty area!

Matthew James sprints fast!

Without hesitation, he fired in the air!

The ball hit the net hard!

1 to 0!

The ball went in!

"Leicester City fought back brilliantly!

“The goal only took four passes!

"After continuous passes from the left wing, De Laet's long pass accurately found James!

“The final shot was so beautiful!

“It’s amazing!

“It’s worth mentioning that the four Leicester City players involved in this goal,

“have all worn Manchester United jerseys before!

“This is a wonderful combination between former Manchester United teammates! ”

Wigan Athletic launched a fierce attack at the beginning, but they didn’t expect that Leicester City would take the lead.

Next, Wigan Athletic launched an offensive and wanted to score a goal.

But until the end of the first half, they didn’t get what they wanted.

In the second half, the two sides changed sides and the confrontation was still fierce.

Both sides focused on the midfield, and sparks of physical collisions were happening all the time.

In the 78th minute of the game, the ball bounced in the middle.

Drinkwater and the opponent’s midfielder Watson jumped at the same time, but neither of them could get the ball.

At this time, the ball bounced to Xia Xing on the left!

Xia Xing quickly followed up and stopped the ball steadily!

At this time, Wigan Athletic’s midfielder Perch rushed up fiercely!

This is obviously aimed at people!

Before this game, when Wigan Athletic was analyzing tactics before the game, Powell talked about Xia Xing’s technical characteristics.

After all, the two had played football for a while, and Xia Xing had performed well in the past few games and had become the opponent’s key target.

“Xia’s skills are excellent, especially his passing and dribbling skills, which are first-class. But his body and balance are too poor, and his strength is too weak. If we meet him, we can just go for the body, and we will definitely knock him away! "

Even if they have a good personal relationship, there will be no mercy when the two armies confront each other.

The Wigan Athletic players listened carefully to Powell's advice.

However, in this game, Xia Xing has been cooperating on the left side and did not have many opportunities to advance with the ball.

Instead, the left back De Laet behind him was more active.

Now that Xia Xing has the ball, Perch remembered Powell's advice, and he did not hesitate!

Rush towards Xia Xing violently!

I'll knock you away!