In the cold winter of the Premier League, 48-year-old Dutch legendary striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, wearing the temporary coach's uniform, led Leicester City to write a magnificent chapter from despair to rebirth on the stage of the FA Cup. This lion that once stood at the top of the Premier League is now struggling at the edge of the relegation zone, with the shadow of five consecutive defeats looming over the King Power Stadium, chilling countless fans. However, the charm of football often lies in its unpredictability and counterattacks in adversity. When Leicester City faced off against the mid-table Queens Park Rangers from the Championship, almost everyone thought it would be a mismatch. After all, QPR came with excellent results from the Championship, their morale high. While Leicester City, despite historically dominating the encounters, had their confidence worn down by recent consecutive defeats. Yet, in the world of football, miracles are never lacking. In the 8th minute of the match, Faqindo's precise pass was like a ray of sunshine piercing through the cold winter, breaking through the opponent's defense, and Justin's shot opened the door to victory for Leicester City. But this was just the beginning; Kolly's counterattack and Varane's world-class goal brought suspense back into the game. At a critical moment, 20-year-old Moroccan rising star Hanus stepped up, his two assists were like two sharp swords piercing through QPR's defense, and the goals from Mavididi and Faqindo gave Leicester City a glimpse of hope. However, a goal conceded during first-half stoppage time tilted the scales of victory again. But…

Premier League, once the preferred destination for Chinese players to pursue their careers abroad, has seen the likes of Sun Jihai at Manchester City, Li Tie and Li Weifeng at Everton, Dong Fangzhuo at Manchester United, and Zheng Zhi at Charlton. Qu Bo had a trial with Tottenham Hotspur, and Zhang Yuning had one with Leicester City. It was a time when Chinese players were eager to go abroad, and it was also the peak period for Chinese footballers in Europe. Now, a Premier League team is preparing to bring in another Chinese player. According to Hong Kong's "Gangbo News," Leicester City is interested in signing a Chinese player, and the club has sent its chief scout to China to evaluate this particular player. On December 5th, in the second-tier Asian Champions League match, Hiroshima Sanfrecce hosted Eastern Sports from the Hong Kong Super League. An 18-year-old Chinese player named Wu Zixi broke into the Hiroshima Sanfrecce penalty area, feinted with his right foot, evaded several defenders, and unleashed a powerful shot that found the back of the net. Despite Eastern Sports' overall inferiority, they ultimately lost 1-4 to Hiroshima Sanfrecce. The Leicester City scout was seated in the stands, watching the game. According to Hong Kong media, the scout was there specifically to observe Wu Yuxi, and the impressive performance of the 18-year-old did not go unnoticed. Wu Yuxi was born in Sichuan in 2006, stands at 1.78 meters tall, and weighs 76 kilograms. Last summer, at the age of 17, he joined Eastern Sports of the Hong Kong…

Manchester City's 2-0 victory over Leicester City undoubtedly provided them with some relief, especially considering their recent form. However, the focus of this match extended beyond just the win. The biggest news from the game was not about City's relentless attack or their solid defense, but rather the absence of their record signing, Jack Grealish, who did not play a single minute despite his €120 million price tag. Grealish, the most expensive player in Manchester City's history, remained on the bench throughout the match. Despite the significant investment in him, he has failed to score any goals and even his assist count is limited. His last goal for City was against Crystal Palace in December 2022, and nearly a year later, he has yet to rediscover his form. Pep Guardiola chose not to use one of his substitutions on Grealish, which has led to questions about the player's future at the club. Some fans have suggested that Guardiola may no longer trust Grealish, and if this continues, it could spell trouble for the midfielder's career at City. The team's performance in the match was strong, with City controlling the game and securing a victory after a series of impressive combinations led to their first win in six matches. However, the spotlight remains on Grealish's lack of involvement. There are concerns that Grealish's personal life may be affecting his professional performance, with rumors suggesting that he is too relaxed off the field. This, coupled with his lackluster on-field displays, has raised doubts about his ability to regain his previous level of…

In the 19th round of the Premier League, Manchester City faced Leicester City away from home. In this match, Manchester City's 20-year-old new signing Savigno became the focus of the game. The young Brazilian winger finally scored his first goal for Manchester City after playing 24 games, and also assisted Haaland in scoring a header, helping Manchester City win 2-0 against Leicester City. After the game, Savigno was named the best player on the field. In this game, Savigno was arranged by Guardiola to play as a left winger instead of his familiar right winger position. In the 21st minute of the game, Savigno seized the opportunity. After Foden's long-range shot was saved, he quickly rushed in to complete the rebound, breaking the deadlock on the field and giving Manchester City a 1-0 lead. It is worth noting that this goal was not only his first goal for Manchester City but also his debut goal in the Premier League. Savigno's goal ended his embarrassing record of failing to score in 15 Premier League appearances with 27 shots. After playing 24 official matches for Manchester City, Savigno finally ended his goalless streak. Savigno's performance did not end there. In the second half, he once again became a key figure in the game. In the 74th minute, Savigno's precise cross found Haaland, who easily headed the ball into the net, securing a 2-0 victory for Manchester City. In this game, Savigno not only broke his own goal drought but also assisted his teammate Haaland in breaking his four-game goal drought, becoming the…

On December 29th at 22:30 Beijing time, the 19th round of the 2024-25 Premier League season featured a highly anticipated match between Leicester City and Manchester City. Manchester City, as the reigning champions, are currently facing challenges, with their participation in next season's European competitions in question. After drawing 1-1 at home against Everton, who are fighting relegation, they have only managed one win in their last 13 matches. In their last five games across all competitions, they have drawn twice and lost three times, without a victory, and in the Premier League, they have drawn twice and lost twice in their last four rounds. Leicester City, newly promoted to the league, find themselves in the relegation zone. Under new manager Van Nistelrooy, they won their first match at home 3-1 against West Ham United, followed by a 2-2 draw at home against Brighton. However, they have suffered three consecutive defeats in their last three rounds, conceding at least three goals in each match, scoring only once away against Liverpool. Before the match, Manchester City sat seventh in the Premier League table with 28 points from 18 matches (8 wins, 4 draws, 6 losses), trailing Liverpool, who had played one fewer match, by 14 points, and were six points behind fourth-placed Nottingham Forest. Leicester City, with 14 points from 18 matches (3 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses), were ranked 18th, one point behind Wolverhampton Wanderers, who are outside the relegation zone. In this match, Manchester City lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, with Erling Haaland as the center forward, Savigno,…

On the morning of December 30th, Beijing time, the first match of the 19th round of the Premier League took place, with last season's English Championship winner Leicester City hosting last season's Premier League champion Manchester City at home. In the 21st minute, Savigno scored a rebound to score his first goal for Manchester City. In the 40th minute, Bunarnot's header hit the post. In the 74th minute, Savigno completed a pass and shot, and Haaland broke his four-game goal drought. In the end, Manchester City defeated Leicester City 2-0 away from home, ending their four-game winless streak in the league. This was also the second victory in the last 14 games in all competitions for Manchester City, and their first away win in nine games. After this game, Manchester City temporarily surpassed Newcastle and Bournemouth, who have not played this round, to reach fifth place. This game was also Guardiola's 500th match as manager of Manchester City, marking a milestone. In the 10th minute, Vardy cleverly positioned himself to form a one-on-one situation, and Otamendi rushed out to tackle him directly, knocking Vardy down. Normally, Otamendi should have received a red card, and Leicester City would have been awarded a penalty, but Vardy was offside when he received the ball, allowing Manchester City to escape a disaster. In the 19th minute, Gvardiol headed back, almost turning it into an own goal assist, but Vardy's subsequent shot from a tight angle was saved by Otamendi with great effort. In the 21st minute, Lewis passed the ball without stopping, and Foden's…

On the early morning of December 30th, Beijing time, the 19th round of the Premier League kicked off, with Leicester City hosting Manchester City at home. Both teams have been in poor form recently. After losing away to Liverpool, the last season's English Championship champion has only won 1 game with 2 draws and 7 losses in the last 10 league games. Due to Wolves' rebound, Leicester City has fallen into the relegation zone. The situation for last season's Premier League champions Manchester City seems even worse. After drawing at home with Everton, Manchester City has only won 1 game in their last 13 matches in all competitions. In their last 9 league games, they have 1 win, 2 draws, and 6 losses. In their last 8 away games, they have 1 draw and 7 losses, which is too bleak. On the latest leaderboard, the defending champions with a total value of 1.25 billion can only rank 7th, and there is even a possibility that they will fall out of the top ten after a few rounds. After the opening, the Blue Moon took control of the game. In the 8th minute, the pudding connection reappeared, and De Bruyne's shot was blocked by the goalkeeper with his foot. However, the loopholes in Manchester City's defense are still quite large. Vardy formed a one-on-one and was tripped by Ortga in the penalty area. Fortunately, Vardy was offside first, and Manchester City escaped the red dot package. Even as the English Championship champions, they could continue to get chances against Manchester City.…

When will Guardiola be able to lead Manchester City to victory? It seems that no one can provide an answer, least of all Guardiola himself. In every match, he strives for victory, but ultimately fails to secure it. His words are not to be trusted. In the 18th round of the Premier League, Manchester City faced Everton at home, a team fighting relegation. Prior to this match, City had lost nine out of their last 12 games. Surely, they were due for a win? However, the match ended in a 1:1 draw, with Haaland missing a penalty that could have been the game-winner. City has only managed one win in their last 13 games, making their chances of defending their Premier League title, which they've won eight times (like Messi), increasingly slim, and their prospects of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League are fading. Post-match analysis saw Guardiola expressing satisfaction, citing that while Arsenal and Chelsea failed to score against Everton, City did manage to find the net. While his statement is technically correct, shouldn't there be higher aspirations? For instance, setting small goals like scoring a goal or earning a point... If these are achieved, wouldn't it be reasonable to expect a win in the next match? If City fails to secure a win by the end of the season, despite recently extending Guardiola's contract by two years and paying a hefty release clause, the club's owner may still opt to dismiss him. While the owner is not short on funds, they are not infinite. Without European competition qualification,…