In the highly anticipated "Double Red" match of the 20th round of the Premier League that concluded in the early hours of January 6th, Beijing time, Liverpool was held to a 2-2 draw at home by Manchester United. Despite maintaining an unbeaten record in all competitions (20 wins and 4 draws), dropping points at home against a struggling Manchester United is clearly not a satisfying result for them. Liverpool was targeted by Manchester United, while the other two major title contenders, Arsenal and Chelsea, also failed to seize the opportunity to close the gap. The London duo also "crashed" without winning this round, with Arsenal drawing 1-1 away after taking the lead against Brighton. They are currently 6 points behind Liverpool after playing one more game, temporarily ranking second in the league table. Chelsea also drew 1-1 away after taking the lead against Crystal Palace, and after failing to win in the last four rounds (2 draws and 2 losses), they have dropped to fourth place in the league table. On the contrary, reigning champions Manchester City have bounced back from the bottom, achieving two consecutive victories after defeating Leicester City and West Ham United, and rejoining the title race. Currently, City is only 2 points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, and with one more game played, they are only 12 points behind league leaders Liverpool. Considering City's terrifying ability to catch up in the second half of the season, no one dares to rule them out of the title race prematurely. In addition, Newcastle, who came from behind to beat Tottenham…

In the current winter transfer window of the football world, a midfield general has become a common target for two giants, Bayern Munich and Manchester City, and he is none other than Hakan Calhanoglu, the midfield core of Inter Milan. Firstly, let's talk about the situation at Manchester City, which can be described as being mired in the quagmire of the defensive midfielder position. The season-ending injury to Rodri dealt a heavy blow to the team's midfield defense system. Nunes' performance failed to meet expectations, while Kovacic was plagued by injuries. These unfavorable factors combined have led to a significant drop in City's results. Looking at the Premier League table, they are only in sixth place, with the once title contenders now gradually falling away from the championship group. The personnel shortage in the defensive midfielder position is like a heavy shackle, restricting the overall strength of the team. As for Bayern Munich, the situation is similarly grim. The team's two defensive midfielders, Pavlovic and Parigna, are both on the sickbed, posing a huge challenge to Bayern's defense. Despite Kane's dominance in attack, scoring goals galore and leading the team to the top of the league standings, football is a sport that emphasizes balance between attack and defense. In the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League, the importance of defense is self-evident. Without a strong defensive midfielder to intercept and organize in midfield, it would be extremely difficult for the team to progress further in the Champions League. Against this backdrop, the name Hakan Calhanoglu stands out even more…

De Bruyne is quite an interesting character. He has been playing for Manchester City for so many years, and now he suddenly wants to leave. Pep Guardiola even said it's not his decision, which essentially means that Manchester City is going through a rejuvenation process where the veterans need to make way for younger players. However, stating this so directly does make people feel somewhat uncomfortable. De Bruyne's position at Manchester City has always been special. He is the most crucial part of Guardiola's tactical system and has helped the team win numerous important matches over the years. Yet now, Guardiola claims that the renewal matters are not within his jurisdiction, which indeed confuses and puzzles many fans. Guardiola's statement actually reveals an issue: Manchester City is genuinely considering letting go of De Bruyne. His age and injury concerns are undoubtedly worrying, and his high salary also poses a significant burden on the team. To some extent, Guardiola's stance is also exerting pressure on the club management because if they really decide to let De Bruyne go, it would mean the team needs to find a suitable replacement in the transfer market. De Bruyne's departure would undoubtedly be a massive loss for Manchester City as he is not only an excellent playmaker but also one of the team's spiritual leaders. His experience and ability in big games are irreplaceable by young players. The question now is, if De Bruyne really leaves, how will Manchester City fill this void? After all, players like him are rare in today's football world. This…

What has made Manchester City determined to sign him at a cost of 50 million euros! As an all-round attacker, he can serve as the team's spearhead, capturing cities and fortresses in counterattacks, or return to midfield for linkage. He possesses speed, explosiveness, and strength, along with excellent ball control skills. What's even more remarkable is his superb free-kick ability, scoring from free-kicks in three consecutive matches, only comparable to the great Messi. He is the new Frankfurt star and the new Egyptian Pharaoh - Marmoush. This season, he has played 22 times in various club competitions, contributing 18 goals and 11 assists, participating in a total of 29 goals, making him the player with the most goal involvements in the top five leagues.

The 2024/25 Premier League season continues, with Tottenham hosting Newcastle at home, Chelsea challenging Crystal Palace in an away London derby, reigning champions Manchester City facing West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium, and Arsenal visiting Brighton. The big clubs experience a mix of joy and sorrow, with some happy and others worried. Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle After defeating Manchester United to reach the League Cup semi-finals, Tottenham once again falls into a low point, with only one draw and two losses in the last three league matches, dropping to 11th place. In contrast, Newcastle is in hot form, winning five consecutive games in all competitions, reaching the League Cup semi-finals, and soaring to 5th in the Premier League, seeing hope for a Champions League spot. In the game, in the first half, Bolo assists Solanki to head in the opener, Gordon quickly equalizes, but there is a handball controversy in this goal process, Isak breaks the net to overtake the score; in the second half, Brennan-Johnson's supplementary shot hits the post, and both sides fail to score. Ultimately, Tottenham loses 1-2 at home to Newcastle, with only one win in the last eight rounds, ranking 12th. Crystal Palace 1-1 Chelsea After changing managers this summer, Maresca perfectly streamlined the first team, competing in the Premier League and European competitions with two squads, advancing to the knockout stage of the Europa Conference League with a perfect record, and the Premier League team was once a title contender. However, Chelsea recently collapsed, struggling to win in the last three league matches, falling…

If it weren't for the last-minute goal conceded, Manchester City would have welcomed a long-awaited big win. In the 20th round of the Premier League against West Ham United, it was their first time in recent weeks to achieve two consecutive victories, with City's points reaching 34, and the team's form looking to be improving. However, it is somewhat regrettable that City ultimately failed to keep a clean sheet, conceding a goal in the 71st minute, resulting in a 4-1 outcome. And all this began with Guardiola's two substitutions. Guardiola brought on Gundogan and Walker in the 61st minute when the team was already leading by four goals. Their entry did not continue City's good form but instead gave West Ham United an opportunity. Gundogan's current ability to intercept in midfield has significantly declined, and Walker's speed can no longer be his greatest advantage. Just three minutes after coming on, Walker received a yellow card for a foul, giving the opponent a well-positioned free-kick from which Paqueta almost helped West Ham United change the score. Ten minutes after Walker and Gundogan came on, City's midfield was completely penetrated by three passes from West Ham United. Walker's defensive speed did not pose much of a restriction to the opponents, and Soucek's pass allowed Firkruge to make a central run and change the score. This goal conceded saw neither Walker nor Gundogan play their roles effectively, and the mentioned goal conceded and yellow card were just a microcosm of their entire game, especially Walker, whose role at City has clearly diminished, and…

From recent performances, Manchester City has shown signs of stabilizing and recovering. Considering that the winter transfer window has opened, if Manchester City can complete several important signings in succession, there is still hope to regain good competitiveness in the second half of the season. For Manchester City, which is in the rebuilding phase of the squad, it is completely acceptable to finish in the top four and successfully enter the Champions League next season. At present, Manchester City's recruitment operations are very fast, and there have even been confirmed gains. In the view of outsiders, the reason why Manchester City performed poorly overall this season mainly comes from two aspects. The first reason is that the team suffered too many injuries, especially in midfield and defense, including De Bruyne, Rodri, Stones, Ake and others were hit by injuries. Especially Rodri. Since the Spanish international was injured, Manchester City's record has plummeted, sliding all the way to the bottom, almost withdrawing from the league title race before the season is halfway through, a situation that has not appeared in recent seasons. Kovacic, who replaced Rodri, performed far apart on both offense and defense, leaving Guardiola in a dilemma of "a good cook without rice". The second reason is that with the aging of the team, there are too many veterans in the starting lineup, with poor running ability, and they can no longer keep up with the rhythm of many teams. This phenomenon is particularly prominent in several veterans such as De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, and Kyle Walker. Especially when…

On the morning of January 5th, Beijing time, the 20th round of the Premier League ended with multiple matches, showcasing a night of joy and sorrow. Manchester City defeated West Ham United 4-1, Arsenal drew 1-1 with Brighton, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace, and Tottenham was reversed by Newcastle 1-2, making for an exciting night. At the same time, the league standings also experienced changes. As the defending champions, Manchester City ended their five-game winless streak after defeating Leicester City away in the previous round. Returning home to face West Ham United, Guardiola's team continued their impressive form. New signing Savigno scored three goals in just 45 minutes and provided two assists for Haaland to score, ultimately securing a 4-1 victory over West Ham United, achieving their first double-win in more than two months. After the victory, Manchester City reached 34 points and remained in sixth place, which is related to Newcastle's win as well. In this round, Newcastle came from behind 0-1 away, relying on joint goals from Gordon and Isak, eventually reversing Tottenham 2-1, achieving a five-game winning streak, accumulating 35 points to firmly occupy fifth place, while only being one point behind fourth-placed Chelsea. Originally ranked second, Chelsea has recently been winless, drawing 1-1 away with Crystal Palace in this round, marking their fourth consecutive winless game, dropping to fourth with 36 points at a critical moment. With both Manchester City and Chelsea gradually falling behind, only Arsenal has the opportunity to catch up with the leaders, Liverpool. Before challenging Brighton away, Arsenal had played one…

On the morning of January 5th, in the 20th round of the Premier League, Manchester City defeated West Ham United 4-1 at home, achieving their first two consecutive victories in over two months. In this match, Haaland scored twice, but the most outstanding player was undoubtedly Savigno, who created three goals in 45 minutes and directed a 4-1 victory, earning an 8.7 score and being named the best player of the game. Last summer, Manchester City announced the signing of 20-year-old Brazilian winger Savigno, who is also the team's first new signing of the season. Last season, he played for Girona in La Liga, contributing 11 goals and 10 assists in 41 games across all competitions, helping Girona finish third in La Liga and qualify for the Champions League for the first time in their history. However, in his first 23 appearances for Manchester City, Savigno was unable to score, until the last round when Manchester City faced Leicester City away from home. Savigno finally scored his first goal and provided an assist, helping Manchester City win 2-0. In this round of the league, Manchester City returned home to face West Ham United, with Savigno starting again and once again becoming Manchester City's "savior". In the 9th minute of the opening, Savigno broke through into the penalty area with the ball and shot, the ball hit the defender and deflected into the net, helping Manchester City take the lead 1-0. In the 42nd minute, Savigno broke through on the flank again and passed the ball to the front of the…

On the morning of January 5th, Beijing time, the 20th round of the Premier League continued, with Manchester City, valued at a total of 1.25 billion, hosting West Ham United at home. In the last league match, the Blue Moon won 2-0 away against Leicester City, ending a four-game winless streak in the league. This victory marked their second win in the last ten league matches and also their second win in the last fourteen matches across all competitions. Thanks to the points accumulated earlier in the season, Manchester City can still rank sixth in the league table. However, if they were to lose this round, the defending champions could potentially drop to ninth place. Fortunately, their opponents for this round, West Ham United, have had an average performance this season. In the previous league match, the Hammers suffered a 0-5 defeat to Liverpool and could only rank 15th in the league table. In the last five encounters between the two teams, Manchester City has maintained a perfect record. Compared to their previous matches, the Blue Moon's defense still appears shaky, exposing vulnerabilities from the start of the game. In the 7th minute, a series of quick passes saw West Ham United break through Manchester City's defense, with Kudus' shot from a tight angle hitting the side netting. In the 10th minute, Manchester City launched a fierce attack. After West Ham United cleared the ball, Manchester City's second wave of offense was even more incisive, with Savigno's shot being deflected into his own goal by Cao Far. Since scoring his…