Chapter 784: You Can Do It
The League Cup was the first trophy Manchester City had won since Wang Feng joined the club, and it was also the first time under Guardiola's leadership, which was quite a celebratory occasion. Therefore, after the match, everyone gathered at a restaurant in London under the leadership of the coach.
Among the clinking of glasses, Kompany's spirits were high, "Wang is right. We have the ability to create miracles and let the entire England, the entire Europe bask in the glory of the Blue Moon!"
He had personally witnessed Manchester City's journey from a struggling small team to where they were now, and now they only needed to push a little further to achieve what many top clubs couldn't.
There were still many people who disliked Manchester City, and the mainstream media didn't have much praise for them either. But there was a time when people also hated Chelsea, until the Blues won the Premier League and Champions League titles, earning respectable credentials.
Players like Aguero and Fernandinho also came forward to express themselves. If there had been any hesitation or timidity in their hearts before, now there was only confidence and determination.
On February 27th, Manchester City welcomed their cross-town rivals Manchester United in the 26th round of the Premier League.
Although the Red Devils were in sixth place in the standings, almost losing hope of competing for the championship, this game still attracted a lot of attention from fans and the media.
Although the Manchester Derby wasn't as intense as the England national derby between Manchester United and Liverpool, in recent years, with the rise of City and the decline of United, it had also sparked many conflicts.
Having just experienced the League Cup final showdown, head coach Guardiola made adjustments to the lineup, making some rotations in the front, middle, and back.
At this stage, the Sky Blues were still in an advantageous position, and the main purpose was to keep the players in top form.
After a continuous attack for nearly thirty minutes, the Blue Moon finally tore open Manchester United's defense with a series of passes in midfield, advancing into the opponent's territory.
Wang Feng flicked David Silva's cross to the far post, where Sterling leaped high and headed the ball into the net.
Manchester City led 1-0!
After scoring, the English forward couldn't help but shed tears of excitement. He had finally ended his goal drought of more than three months!
Sterling tightly embraced the Chinese superstar who had rushed over to celebrate, continuously expressing his gratitude, not only for his assist just now but also for his guidance throughout the game.
As the ambassador of "Happy Football," Sterling hadn't been very happy this season. His lack of finishing ability and constant injuries had led to Leroy Sane quickly taking up a lot of playing time.
Feeling frustrated, he could only numb himself by constantly training, giving off an aura of not wanting to be approached, gradually drifting away from his teammates.
But at this moment, Wang Feng didn't reject him. Instead, he invited the English forward to train together, generously teaching him his unique finishing skills and pointing out many of his problems.
Sterling felt ashamed of his candid attitude, feeling that he had let down the expectations of the Chinese superstar. All the young players, including him, looked up to Wang Feng like a god.
Moreover, he was indeed not performing well and was still wasting many opportunities. So, after a confrontation exercise, he burst out, "You don't have to bother with me anymore. I'm just a pile of mud, as Cristiano Ronaldo said a long time ago!"
After saying that, the English forward regretted it. He was really afraid that Wang Feng would also be disappointed in him or say something derogatory. If that happened, Sterling would really lose the courage to continue playing football.
Unexpectedly, the Chinese superstar didn't do that. Instead, he said, "If you were a pile of mud, how could you play in the top five leagues? How could you be hailed as a talented young star? Are all those people blind?"
Sterling was stunned by his words, his eyes red, looking at Wang Feng, who continued, "Every player has their strengths and weaknesses. Why don't you think about why you always find yourself in key positions and get scoring opportunities?"
"To be honest, your final touch is indeed poor, but there are both technical and psychological issues. You're afraid of facing failure."
"But how can you gain motivation to move forward without failure? What you need to do now is to play to your strengths, hone your positioning talent to the fullest, and at the same time sharpen your finishing skills."
No accusations, no insults, the Chinese superstar was still teaching him!
Tears welled up in the English forward's eyes. Ever since he had a series of conflicts with Cristiano Ronaldo, this matter had been like a mountain weighing on his heart.
What level was the Portuguese star? He was a superstar who consistently ranked among the world's best!
Such a big figure kept publicly saying he was rubbish, and over time, even Sterling himself believed it.
But now, an even bigger figure, the football god Wang Feng, said to him that he still had hope, that he still had shining points. In that instant, Sterling felt like the sky had cleared up.
Starting from this goal, Sterling planned to start anew. Regardless of whether he would have the chance to stay at Manchester City in the future, the time spent with the Chinese superstar would impact his life.
The first half ended with Manchester City leading, and in the 66th minute of the second half, Silva sent a through ball, and Wang Feng received it around forty meters from the goal, with his back to the defenders.
At this moment, four defensive players had gathered around him, especially Mata, who was approaching from behind, ready to violently foul to stop the threat.
Wang Feng seemed to have eyes in the back of his head. He knocked the ball back to De Bruyne just before contact with Mata, and quickly moved forward.
The Belgian midfielder carried the ball forward, attracting the attention of the four defensive players. But before they could converge, he quickly passed the ball to the Chinese superstar.
At the same time, Wang Feng, accelerating further, rushed into the penalty area.
The Argentine forward, Aguero, used the tip of his right foot to touch the ball, letting it fly over the United defense line and drop behind them.
At this moment, the Chinese superstar shook off Smalling and controlled the ball while accelerating, effortlessly dropping it to his feet with his right knee as he sped up towards the goal.
Facing the onrushing goalkeeper, Wang Feng calmly lifted the ball with a lob, lofting it over De Gea and into the net, while Rojo's attempt to clear the ball from the goal line was a step too slow.
"Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooal! The ball is in!"
"Wang Feng has contributed a brilliant goal, and Manchester City is now two goals ahead of Manchester United!"
"They formed consecutive passes in the frontcourt, successfully breaking into the penalty area after two wall passes. The Chinese superstar sent the ball into the Red Devils' net before the approaching Smalling and De Gea could interfere."
The camera cut to the jubilant crowd at the Etihad Stadium, "As long as Wang is here, Manchester City fans can rest assured and enjoy the charm of football to the fullest. It's something to envy."
"They always feel safe and stable with him around. In the past few years, the Blue Moon has had its moments of glory, but there was always a sense of luck."
"But at this moment, we can really feel their formidable pressure, perhaps they can indeed create history."
In the end, Manchester City defeated Manchester United 2-0, securing another crucial victory.
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