The 25th round of this season's Premier League, ushered in a blockbuster matchup, Tottenham Hotspur vs. Blue Moon Manchester City. This is also Mourinho's first match with Guardiola after returning to the Premier League in December 2018. However, although Manchester City had the advantage, they lost 0:2 away to Tottenham. After this game Liverpool has been in the standings, leading the second place Manchester City by 22 points. Although Tottenham only scored 3 shots in this game, the rookie Belwyn scored in his debut and the South Korean king Sun Xingmin scored a half-volley shot to help Tottenham take all three points. Tottenham also relied on this victory to successfully rank fifth in the league.
Guardiola and Mourinho, I dare not say that they are the strongest coaches in football today, but every time they face off, they are full of drama. The two have been in love and killed for so long before, Mourinho and Guardiola, both played for Barcelona in the early stages of their careers. With Mourinho coming to Portugal to win the Champions League, then at Inter Milan, Chelsea, Manchester United, have all been successful. After Guardiola left Barcelona, it seems that his career has slipped slightly. This Premier League matchup is even more related to the gossip story between the two coaches. Mourinho's ultimate defensive counterattack, once again defeated Guardiola's ultimate possession.
It is true that Manchester City's possession of the ball and the absolute opportunity created in this game will undoubtedly lead Tottenham across the board. But now Manchester City's offensive efficiency is not high, Aguero, Mahrez, Sterling, and others waste many opportunities. Tottenham's cooperation in the second half was not eloquent, but at the very least, it was also pretty. As well as the "no front line" used by Mourinho, Lucas, Sun Xingyun, and Ali broke through and shot directly without stopping the ball, helping Tottenham win two goals. This game is like a duel between two masters, the victory and defeat happened overnight. But after the game, Mourinho made another golden sentence.
When a reporter deliberately asked: "What do Mourinho think about Manchester City's ball-handling play?" Mourinho made an exaggerated expression and said: "What is passing football? He doesn't I don't know." But Mourinho believes that defensive counterattack is the sharpest play in football. Mourinho's remarks are obviously full of gunpowder or ridicule. After all, Guardiola's ball-handling style has become famous all over the world. Mourinho, as the top coach, can't be unclear about what core tactics Manchester City uses. But Mourinho's words like this meant that he actually sneered at the ball-handling tactics. Mourinho is called a "madman" by everyone, not because of how aggressive his tactics are, but because of his speech and actions on and off the court, which seems a bit crazy.
There is nothing to say about this game, Spurs and Manchester City have a chance to win. It's just that Tottenham are good at seizing opportunities, and after Manchester City lost to Tottenham, Guardiola was criticized by many parties. Even in the documentary released earlier by Manchester City, it seems that Mourinho was deliberately or unintentionally satirized. Guardiola confessed to reporters that Manchester City had the advantage in this game, but they lost the ball when Tottenham shot a goal. In the face of such an opponent, Guardiola felt that he had no good way. Guardiola also admitted to everyone that they will make mistakes, but such mistakes are just the "spice" on the road to success. In other words, Guardiola feels that he will lead Manchester City to all the championships, and losing to Tottenham is just an easy matchup.
Guardiola was accused by many fans after the game. Even many Manchester City fans have counterattacked, they feel that Gua Shuai is too pursuit of the ultimate ball, and now Manchester City frontcourt players are basically small and quick. When the loss of Manchester City’s current main defender was exhausted, Guardiola allowed Brazil’s midfielder Fernandinho to retreat, and then strengthened his backcourt and passing ability, trying to improve his possession rate The advantage of reducing their own defensive errors.
But Guardiola's move to demolish the east wall to make up the west wall has greatly reduced the hardness of Manchester City's defense. In a strong dialogue, Manchester City's defensive intent can easily be rushed to pieces. Coupled with the upcoming Champions League knockout, Manchester City has to face the powerful Real Madrid. According to the current state of Manchester City, I believe Zidane will make Mourinho very uncomfortable. Manchester City lost to Tottenham, Mourinho seems to lose and lose, and it is not clear thatHow much patience these local tyrants in the Middle East will have to continue to squander Guardiola.
