Football: My AI System Provides Max-Level Predictions-Chapter 660 - 457: Premier League Forwards Are All Talking About Tang Long! Icardi Celebrates Receiving the Golden Tapir Award!

Chapter 660: Chapter 457: Premier League Forwards Are All Talking About Tang Long! Icardi Celebrates Receiving the Golden Tapir Award!

"Unbelievable! Simply incredible!"

"This bicycle kick, Tang Long, like a top gymnast dancing gracefully in the hall of art!"

"With incredible coordination and precision, quickly and steadily adjusting his body’s balance!"

"He precisely locks onto the soccer ball’s trajectory, deciding the best point to strike, perfectly gauging the necessary force for contact."

"Look at the West Ham United players, they’re absolutely stunned!"

"Their eyes are filled with shock and disbelief, as if saying, we’ve done everything we could, yet why couldn’t we stop him?"

"All fans accustomed to following Tang Long, please remember this historic moment, the first career bicycle kick goal!"

Once the score reached 2:0, West Ham United gradually gave up struggling.

The shattering of hope was not just reflected in the score.

Starting from Manchester City’s winning streak in the latter half of last season, up to the first two rounds of the new season, more and more Premier League teams have felt a dreadful curse.

That is, even though the score difference with Manchester City is only 1-2 goals, in previous seasons, if you push hard and try, there’s a chance to score one;

If you manage to score one, despite still being behind, your team’s morale would be boosted.

But compared to the score difference, the overall suppression of the game is what truly terrifies the opponents!

These players in light blue jerseys are weaving threads on the field, each run and pass executed perfectly.

Seemingly casual yet seamlessly tight, every move backed by mature considerations.

And as opponents, they have no choice but to follow Manchester City’s rhythm, and once caught in it, failure awaits them.

In the 61st minute of the second half, without seeing any momentum from West Ham’s coach, he decisively replaced starting forward Ayew.

On the Sky Sports commentary booth, guest Henry couldn’t help but feel sorry for him.

"You can see, this Ghanaian lad was dejected as he left the field, clearly unsatisfied."

"Before the match, all England media had high hopes for him, hoping he could break Manchester City’s clean sheet record, but unfortunately Ayew didn’t succeed."

"It’s really hard on this lad, why burden him with such a heavy task?"

"Even in my prime at Arsenal, facing today’s Manchester City, I wouldn’t be confident in scoring against them."

"The current Manchester City’s defense is truly oppressive overall, they are too intimidating, everyone is moving, everyone is pressing the ball carrier!"

"Guardiola has only led Manchester City for three matches, yet has made such a huge transformation. If he leads for another season, I can’t imagine how powerful this Manchester City would be!"

Guardiola blew the victory horn.

Tang Long, Gundogan, Navas were replaced successively, Agüero remained on the field.

In the 78th minute, Agüero won a penalty opportunity in the box, and with precise execution, expanded the score to 3:0.

Agüero, having scored in two consecutive matches, was in high spirits.

He felt that regardless of how many goals Tang Long scores, as long as he maintains a certain scoring efficiency, he will always remain in the starting lineup, as Agüero is very aware, his movement, dribbling, and understanding of soccer perfectly fit the Guardiola style of play.

"Whether as the star or as the supporting role, I must win the Champions League with my beloved team!" Agüero thought.

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After this Premier League match round ended, Tang Long’s bicycle kick goal became the focus of England’s soccer circle.

Tottenham’s forward Harry Kane, at his London home, in his yard, continually tossing the ball up, practicing bicycle kick shooting. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

To score with a bicycle kick is the dream of this 23-year-old English forward!

Back in 2012, Ibumovick, in the friendly match against the England national team, during a 4:0 thrashing, with a bicycle kick from over 30 meters outside the box, left a deep impression on Harry Kane.

However, in the subsequent matches, Kane never got a good opportunity for a bicycle kick, and over the years, gradually forgot about it.

Until this week, Tang Long’s bicycle kick dazzled the eyes, watching his beautiful posture soaring into the air, Kane’s internal dream of bicycle kick was once again awakened!

"Tang completed such a beautiful bicycle kick before turning 20; I’m already 23, I must strive, time waits for no one, I can’t be lazy!"

Chelsea’s forward Diego Costa and winger Hazard also discussed Tang Long’s goal.

They gathered together, watched slow-motion replay seven or eight times.

Diego Costa, full of confidence, patted his chest, and said to Hazard:

"This is simply a textbook-style bicycle kick goal, but I’ve grasped the essence; the next match, I’ll show you one too!"

Hazard laughed and began mocking Diego Costa:

"Costa, your body is too bulky, far from Tang! I think before you attempt a bicycle kick, better shout out loud to clear the defenders away, otherwise I really worry that when you jump, you might not hit the ball, but instead hit someone’s head."

Manchester United striker Ibumovick.

Was browsing his phone in the luxury hotel rented by the club.

In a group chat named "Family", Ibumovick’s uncle from their Swedish hometown, who fishes for a living, had sent a video.

The video content was Tang Long’s bicycle kick goal.

"Zlatan, this black-haired Asian guy is also playing in the Premier League, seems quite formidable. Do you know him, have you ever competed against him?"

Ibumovick’s uncle usually doesn’t follow football much, and Ibumovick was too lazy to explain, just disdainfully replied in the chat:

"Uncle, if you want to understand what a real bicycle kick goal is, I suggest you watch the video of my match against England in 2012!"

Although speaking like this, Ibumovick couldn’t resist clicking on the video sent by his uncle.

The overwhelming media praise after the match had informed Ibumovick of Tang Long’s bicycle kick goal, but he hadn’t had the chance to watch the replay.

Watching it, he cycled through it over 30 times, staring at his phone for half an hour, murmuring to himself:

"The timing of the jump, the height, the leg swing, the contact point on the ball, the landing self-protection, all done perfectly... This boy has some skills, reminds me of a touch of my youthful flair."

Manchester United striker Icardi also heard about Tang Long’s bicycle kick goal.

However, he was in a terrible mood, couldn’t be bothered to watch the video!

Because Icardi was deeply worried about his starting position at Manchester United.

In the recently concluded 3rd round of the Premier League.

Manchester United won narrowly 1:0 against Hull City away.

In this match under Pellegrini’s 4-2-3-1 tactics, Icardi didn’t get a start, the sole striker was Ibumovick!

The only goal of this match came from Bony’s forceful cross from the left, with Ibumovick shaking off a defender in the penalty area and scoring with a left-foot volley, an action fluidly completed, quite domineering, earning a cheer from the fans.

Since Bony arrived at Manchester City, Pellegrini fully utilized his technical attributes, exploiting his strong impact, excellent physical qualities, and daring breakthrough potential on the wings.

But regarding Icardi, last season’s top scorer within the Manchester United squad, Pellegrini wasn’t much impressed.

Despite Icardi had proactively suggested to Pellegrini that he could play outside the box and also assist teammates.

But having spent half a lifetime in the football world, couldn’t Pellegrini see through Icardi’s technical attributes and physical conditions?

He wanted to play wide, wanted to move out of the center to receive and pass, but does he have that capability?

Especially after joining Manchester United, witnessing Icardi’s performance in training, Pellegrini became further convinced of his views.

The most suitable tactic for Icardi is to lock him dead in the penalty area and feed him with crosses from both wings, piling up chances to eventually score.

But this tactic, Van Gaal was willing to execute, while Pellegrini didn’t want to!

He firmly believed that if he wanted to achieve success with this Manchester United team and make his former club Manchester City sit up and take notice, modern tactical reforms must be made!

On the front line, discarding Icardi who can only finish off passes, utilizing strategically diverse players like Ibumovick and Bony, was the right path.

Icardi languished for a full 90 minutes on the cold bench during the match.

Since the second half, he had been increasingly anxious, watching teammates being substituted one by one, until the final whistle blew, he still didn’t get a single moment to play.

At this rate, not to mention chasing the Premier League Golden Boot or the European Golden Boot, it’s uncertain whether he might even stay with the team by the season’s end!

Due to Chiwo being intercepted by Tang Long and Ranocchia on the way and went to Manchester City, becoming an assistant coach, Icardi now had no one to turn to.

He has long become isolated.

After training ended this day, a somber Icardi drove out from Carrington Training Base.

This time, he paid no attention to those Manchester United young fans waving jerseys wanting signatures and photos, stomped the accelerator, speeding away with a roar, almost hitting a pedestrian.

"It’s all Tang and Ranocchia’s fault. If it weren’t for those two bastards, Mr. Chiwo would’ve already started backing me up, and I would’ve surely transitioned into a comprehensive striker. Why do these two beasts have to oppose me!" Icardi muttered angrily.

His mood was already terribly foul, but hadn’t gone another hundred meters when a giant truck blocked him, and on the truck, an enormous golden monster startled Icardi like never before.

"Mauro, I’ve been waiting for you for a long time. Come, I’ve got this Golden Porcupine Award to present to you!"