The forward line does not only refer to the forward line players. In the mind of Chelsea coach Mourinho, this has become a general concept for this game, which refers to all shots that can pose a threat to the goal.

It is obvious in the game that Manchester City is more efficient than Chelsea, and Mourinho also attributes the reason to the "forward line".

This conclusion can be drawn from both observation and data.

However, in Mourinho's view, the more important thing is the striker, because for offense, the role of striker is not only reflected in the last shot.

Just like Anelka and Drogba in this game, they are the same type of players. They stand at the front of the formation, but not just to find opportunities to shoot. No matter which of the two, they have to shoulder another very important responsibility - a tactical center.

Just like Liverpool striker Crouch, everyone knows that Crouch is a tactical center and has not scored many goals in many games, but Benitez gives him opportunities again and again. This is because even if Crouch doesn't score, it can play a considerable role in the overall tactics. The simplest one is that he can attract enough defenses.

The same is true for Anelka and Drogba. They are not standard 'tactical' centers, but the players who are rushing to the front will always have tactical effects.

In addition, for the entire team, the running, pulling and cooperation with the entire team are also very important for a center. This can give you more opportunities, make the opponent's defense more trouble, and can also cooperate with the entire team's offense.

All of the above are combined, and it is all the things a striker does in the game, and each of them is very important.

In Mourinho's opinion, Drogba is definitely not inferior to Anelka in terms of personal ability, and his physical and technical skills are not bad. The main difference in the game is in terms of tactical role. In addition, Anelka also performed better in a last-minute kick.

In other words, Anelka did better in attracting defense, running and helping teammates pull space, and at the same time, shooting more efficiently.

The former is actually not just about personal ability and performance, but also related to Manchester City's tactics. In short, Manchester City's tactics require every player to keep running. As a forward player, Anelka naturally has to participate in the tactical system. His continuous running in front will make Chelsea's defense a headache. In addition, Anelka is also Manchester City's "most threatening player", so defensive players will pay attention to him, so he can attract more defense, which also creates more space and opportunities for other Manchester City players.

Another point is direct shooting efficiency.

This is entirely a personal performance. Anelka scored 2 goals with 4 shots, and Drogba also shot 4 times, but it still has no results.

This is the difference between the two's performance.

If Drogba had Anelka's efficiency, then the current score might be another situation.

Mourinho sighed in his heart.

When he came to Chelsea three years ago, he needed an efficient center, so he chose Drogba, who was the "big guy", but now he is a little secretly regretful.

Drogba is not bad, but if there is an extra more efficient Anelka, it may become a new look in the past three years.

But now... it's late.

On the Manchester City coach's bench.

Wan Sheng sat peacefully with a smile on his face.

He didn't know what Mourinho was thinking, but the game was going on according to his own "plan".

Few people could think before the game that Manchester City would choose to fight Chelsea hard at home.

That's right, it's just a tough fight.

Manchester City's previous style of playing was to control football, and intentionally conduct fast attacks to win opportunities. There were not many times when they really fought hard, but in this game, Manchester City did this. They completely let go of the whole game with Chelsea. The two teams fought fiercely and were also fighting against each other. In this direct collision, the key to winning or losing is not tactical cooperation, but the comprehensive strength and on-the-spot performance of the two teams.

When some professionals saw Manchester City playing like this, they immediately felt that Chelsea would win because Chelsea's overall strength was stronger.

Compared with the lineup, Manchester City is also very good, but considering that each position of Chelsea is worth over 10 million yuan and is a star who is upright in his playing age, Manchester City is mostly young players. There are veterans like Beckham in the lineup. When they fight head-on, Manchester City has no advantage.

In the game situation, you can also see that Chelsea has the advantage.

The two teams have similar ball possession rates, but considering that some of Manchester City's possessions are in the backcourt, Chelsea still plays a lot of advantages, and the number of threats to the goal can also illustrate this point, but the current score has subverted the situation - Manchester City leads 4:2!

Manchester City is more efficient!

Anyone can see this, and as Manchester City's coach, Wan Sheng is not surprised at all.

Why?

After upgrading the "Shooting Skill", the coach's skills increase the ability to the goal is almost doubled. If it is not as efficient as Chelsea, it really means that the team's condition is extremely poor.

So Wan Sheng had no worries about this, and the overall game was under control.

The current situation is what I thought about before the game, which is confidence in my own team and also comes from confidence in the football training master.

It is estimated that Mourinho and the media will think that it is the gap caused by the performance of players or the ability of forward players, but Wan Sheng will not tell them what the situation is.

In fact, Wan Sheng did this not to "expert" the coaching skills.

That makes no sense.

In this game, in addition to trying to "not lose" to ensure the team's unbeaten, the more important purpose is to highlight the ability of forward players.

The most important thing is - Nikola Anelka!

Anelka will almost certainly leave at the end of the season. Now his ability can be highlighted and can increase confidence for those "buyers" and make them even more crazy. I hope that Anelka's value will increase a lot with this outstanding French shot.

This is the main purpose.

The purpose seems to be to achieve it, with four shots and two goals, such players with strong personal ability, high efficiency in front of the goal, and great fame, how many players can be found in the world?

Now there is one in front of you!

After this game, the clubs that offer Anelka will definitely be more willing to raise the price.

Wansheng smiled with satisfaction.

After Anelka scored his second goal, the score became 4:2, Manchester City led two goals, and with only 10 minutes left, there was basically no suspense in the game.

In addition, it is very important that the outcome of the game is actually meaningless to Chelsea.

So by this time, Chelsea players no longer have the spirit of fighting, and there are not many fans watching away games. There is no need to fight for the "ten minutes without meaning and hopelessness."

So the final battle between the two sides became much calmer, with less fighting, less targeted attacks, and less threats in front of the goal.

In the last time, football time was more rolling around the center line, and players on both sides were invested in the competition, but many players ran much less.

Everyone knows that the game has entered the 'trash' time.

In the end, as the referee blew the whistle and the game ended, Manchester City defeated Chelsea 4:2 at home.

"The game ends, Manchester City wins 4:2!"

"The league has been 37 rounds and they have remained unbeaten for 37 rounds. This is a really amazing result!"

"There is one round left, and there is only one round left. As long as they hold on, they can usher in the great glory of unbeaten 38 rounds of the season! In history, only AC Milan and Arsenal have done this glory, and Manchester City will have the opportunity to add the name of their team!"

Amid Berbart's shouting, many Manchester City fans were also excited, shouting in the stands-

"Unbeat! Unbeat!"

"Unbeat the season! Manchester City is unbeatable!"

They shouted excitedly, as if Manchester City won another league championship.

In this atmosphere, Wan Sheng also walked over and shook hands with Mourinho. Both of them looked at each other with a smile, as if they were old friends, but in fact, their eyes were filled with an unfriendly smell.

In England, their confrontation is not over yet.

Just half a month later, in mid-May, Manchester City and Chelsea had to fight at the New Wembley Stadium to compete for the FA Cup championship in the 2006-07 season.

After the game, many media reported that Manchester City was unbeaten in the '37th round', and there was only one opponent left in front of Manchester City - Tottenham Hotspur.

This is a away game.

Although Tottenham Hotspur is at home, looking back at the process of Tottenham's matchup with Manchester City, no one thinks that Tottenham can beat Manchester City and prevent their unbeaten season.

"Spurs have no reason to fight with Manchester City, nor have no reason to stop Manchester City."

“Even if they want to do that, it’s hard to do it.”

These two reasons make many people believe that Manchester City can create great results that are unbeaten in the season. Just as the last round was "insignificant" for Chelsea, the last round was meaningless for Tottenham. Their players and coaches were all ready to enjoy a rare holiday and had no intention of dealing with meaningless battles anymore.

In addition, even if Tottenham wants to stop Manchester City and evaluate their previous results in their confrontation with Manchester City, it will be difficult to achieve.

"Maybe this game will become a warm-up before the battle between Manchester City and Chelsea." The game was just three days before the FA Cup final, "This warm-up will make Manchester City in better shape."

"Manchester Stadium" said sarcastically.
Chapter completed!