Why did my ex-girlfriend buy Chelsea?

This season, the Harder combination is Megatron.

Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne have combined to score 41 goals, half of City's total.

In three games against Manchester City, Chelsea have achieved good results, so this away to the Etihad, the home team has enough confidence.

As he had deployed before the game, Tuchel did not let his players press hard at the start, but kept an eye on his position.

They are willing to let the opponents control the first 15 minutes because now Chelsea are two points ahead of their opponents and it is not the Blues from west London who are in a hurry.

As Tuchel predicted, Pep Guardiola started the game hungry for a brave attack through skilful control.

The midfield trio of Kevin De Bruyne, Gundogan and Rodri has great control.

Qin Xi and Jorginho always pay attention to each other's position, and while the other party moves, there are teammates on the back line in the gap between the other side.

As a result, City are caught in a strange circle, and no matter where they attack from, Chelsea can accurately stay in place.

Today's Blues can play well in the face of a controlled style of play.

I was slightly afraid of that defensive counterattack.

Giving the ball to the opponent is all about willpower and mental concentration.

De Bruyne, in the 18th minute of the game, finally made a perfect match with Haaland up front.

The Belgian shoved the ball straight into front between Qin Xi and Torres behind him.

This time Torres looked a little embarrassed, Haaland took the ball and comfortably went into the box.

Mendy struck decisively and Reece James was back in place.

The Norwegian striker shot with his left foot, but thanks to Chelsea's timely response, the ball was saved out of the box.

Haaland, who missed the perfect opportunity, roared angrily.

Fans continue to cheer him on.

Pep Guardiola on the sidelines raised his hands and applauded, cheering for the players.

Tuchel looked indifferent, chatting leisurely with Will next to him, analysing the situation on the pitch.

From the Champions League final two years ago, it seems that Chelsea are not afraid of Manchester City.

Even if they didn't win a league game last season, Chelsea are confident in a decisive battle like this.

Especially when points leading.

On the field, De Bruyne's eyes can also read the indescribable anxiety.

Jorginho was very proud, and every time he got the ball, he beckoned Qin Xi to follow.

But when the opposing player stepped forward to press him, he gave the ball to the wing.

One up and down, one up and another.

What consumes is only the fighting spirit of the other party.

In the 26th minute, Manchester City continued to possess the ball in midfield.

Gundogan immediately split to Grealish on the wing.

The latter faced national team team-mate James and intended to tease Chelsea's No.24.

As a veritable king of the British Empire, everyone knew about the threat of Grealish.

But James didn't make any steals at all, but stared at the other party's feet.

Sure enough, Grealish swung to the right, intending to dodge the angle and cut inward.

But James then fell to the ground and cleanly broke the ball.

After the defense was successful, James did not say much, but immediately launched an attack.

He drove straight down the right flank at Chelsea and faced Manchester City left-back Joao Cancelo without fear.

Seeing that Mount in the middle was already in place, he quickly distributed it to him.

The English guy faced Stones and Dias, flashed an angle and shot with his feet.

Ederson struggled to save the ball.

Mount smiled and high-fived Qin Xi and Jorginho beside him.

Corner kick chances.

Chelsea's first corner of the first half.

The Manchester City crowd immediately began shouting for defensive positions.

Reuben. Dias came to Qin Xi's side again.

The Portuguese central defender can also be regarded as the opponent that Qin Xi loves and hates.

"You two pay attention to your movements, I can observe your movements." The referee on the side, seeing the "lingering" two people close together, quickly walked over and said loudly.

"Don't worry, sir, me and Reuben will not have more than physical contact beyond the scope of the rules." Qin Xi replied skillfully in English.

Looking at the beads of sweat on Lu himself, he knew that at this time, the pressure was on Manchester City's side.

James takes a corner kick and goes into the box.

Qin Xi rushed in front of Dias and threw his header.

Unexpectedly, the ball grazed the column out of the bottom line.

Missing another scoring opportunity, Qin Xi raised his thumb to James in the corner area.

Wonderful assist, but unfortunately, luck was not good enough.

.......

Until the end of the first half, neither side finished scoring.

It's also a hallmark of Chelsea's season.

When facing strong teams, the first half was a bit conservative.

Win steadily and make a difference in the second half.

After all, their bench depth is one of the best in the Premier League.

Tuchel was in the dressing room, encouraging his team-mates repeatedly.

He told everyone that if he can win the other side, he can have a margin for error in the next two games.

The most important of the remaining two and a half games is naturally against Manchester City.

In a 6-point game, the winner is king and the loser is Cole.

Gallagher, Timo Werner, Rafinha and Ngoro are all ready to warm up.

Tuchel doesn't know at what point in the second half the game will change.

But if the other side gets a head start, he has to react quickly.

......

Sure enough, as soon as the second half began, Manchester City made substitutions.

Gundogan was substituted for Bernardo. Silva.

In this way, the three attacking points of Haaland, Grealish and Mahrez were maintained up front.

And behind them, there is De Bruyne and the B seat.

Foden, who has just recovered from injury, is already warming up and Guardiola is ready to give it a go.

In the 51st minute of the game, Manchester City's substitution had a good effect.

Face two left-footed attackers.

Mahrez's dizzying fit with the B, the brief tearing Chelsea's left-wing defence.

However, Mahrez did not pass to the better-placed Haaland, so he wasted a great scoring chance.

Haaland roared angrily at his teammates, while the North African winger smiled slightly.

This behavior also made Guardiola very puzzled.

If that ball goes to Haaland, it's almost an empty goal.

Just when fans thought the boss would replace Mahrez.

The fourth official held up the sign, Grealish stepped down, and Fo was on the field.

One is the original champion, and the other is the prince of the club.

Manchester City fans stood up and cheered.

.......

In the stands, Qi Xin clenched his fists, already soaked with sweat.

"Don't worry, we won't lose." Linda on the side said quickly.

"I know, but Manchester City's attacking group is too luxurious, if you can poach that guy in the summer, it will be good!"