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Leicester City won the game by defeating Liverpool at home.

Although it was only a one-goal victory, they also took the initiative.

The Leicester City players who performed poorly in the last league game finally proved their value today.

After defeating Liverpool three times in a single season, Leicester City is more confident in facing the Reds.

More confident in the second round.

However, the main players have been fighting continuously, and they will have to rotate in the next game.

Even if the next opponent is strong.

On January 24, Leicester City visited Manchester.

At the Etihad Stadium, they once again played against the defending Premier League champion Manchester City.

Facing this opponent, they also have a certain psychological advantage.

Although the opponent is very strong, Leicester City has won both games against Manchester City this season.

One Community Shield and one league.

Although both wins were difficult, they won anyway.

However, the situation is a little different today, because many main players of Leicester City are resting.

In this FA Cup fourth round match, Pearson has already strategically given up.

Although they didn't say so, they still encouraged the players, but this rotation method has made their attitude clear.

This season, they gave up the domestic cup competition. The reason why they went all out to fight Liverpool in the semi-finals of the English League Cup was because they reached the semi-finals.

Now that the FA Cup has just started, if they lose, they lose, and they don't feel bad.

Just let it go.

In this game, Xia Xing still started as the core of the midfield.

On the back line, the captain and vice-captain also started.

And Morgan's partner was replaced by Huth.

In the frontcourt, new aid Kramaric also started, partnering with Konokaite.

In the absence of Vardy and Mahrez, Leicester City's offense today depends on the two of them.

As for Manchester City, they still played with all the main players.

Aguero is still recovering from injury, which is good news for Leicester City.

And they also kept many main players in the snow in this game.

For example, David Silva and Yaya Toure did not start.

For Manchester City, this game is not the focus.

They are now ranked second in the league, and the most important thing is to catch up with Chelsea, who is at the top of the list, as soon as possible.

And they have to catch up quickly before the Champions League knockout rounds start, so as not to affect the two-line battle.

So the confrontation between the two sides in this game was not too sparky.

Especially Manchester City players.

Not only did they play more conservatively, but they also paid great attention to protecting themselves.

In this game, many substitutes of Leicester City got the chance to start, and they played very fiercely.

People and horses fell frequently, which made Manchester City players a little afraid.

In this case, the situation on the field between the two sides was evenly divided, and even a little dull.

In the first half, the two sides were 0-0, and no one scored.

At the beginning of the second half, Manchester City launched a wave of fierce attacks.

Under the leadership of Lampard, the midfield offensive combination was sharp.

Milner and Navas broke through sharply on both sides.

Fernandinho and Fernando also pressed forward frequently.

Coupled with the rampage of center Dzeko in the penalty area, Leicester City was unable to resist for a while.

At this time, the hero of Leicester City stood up.

German central defender Huth defended tightly and completely stared at Dzeko!

Several consecutive passes were almost directly destroyed by Huth!

Huth was very accurate in predicting the pass of Manchester City's midfield.

Especially Lampard.

As a former teammate of Chelsea, Huth knew Lampard's playing habits very well.

Several passes were all destroyed by him in advance.

Lampard shook his head helplessly.

Without David Silva, Manchester City's midfield pass control lacked imagination.

Although Milner and Navas' breakthroughs were sharp, Leicester City's side defense was also good today.

And Xia Xing was in the middle and firmly controlled the defensive line.

Time passed, and the game had reached the 74th minute.

Both sides had used up their three substitutions and were ready for the last fight.

The technically comprehensive Fernandinho suddenly dribbled forward!

He planned to try to tear open Leicester City's defense!

But he just dribbled past Schlupp and was tackled in an instant!

It was Xia Xing!

He guessed that Manchester City would choose to increase the number of attackers in the midfield!

After the tackle, Xia Xing quickly stood up and sprinted!

Albrighton next to him had already accelerated and grabbed the ball in advance!

He kicked first!

A low pass!

The pass was urgent and fast!

Before the 34-year-old veteran Demichelis kicked the ball, Xia Xing kicked first and passed the ball forward!

Then, he started running!

The Argentine defender quickly accelerated, but how could he be Xia Xing's opponent?

In terms of speed, no one on the field could catch up with Xia Xing today!

Kompany quickly pressed out in the penalty area!

And Xia Xing still chose to kick and shoot this time!

It's too difficult to get past Kompany.

Shooting in advance, there is a greater chance!

22 meters away from the goal, Xia Xing kicked low!

The ball flew past Kompany's feet!

Kompany had no time to block it!

Goalkeeper Joe Hart was blocked by Kompany and did not react!

The shot was not very powerful, but the angle was tricky and it was very sudden!

By the time Joe Hart reacted, the away fans in the stands behind him were already cheering!

"The ball went in!

“1-0!”

“Leicester City finally broke the deadlock!”

“Another goal by Xia Xing!”

“A wonderful match!”

“A perfect goal!”

“Every time facing Manchester City, Xia’s red blood magically awakens!”

“Neither side had particularly good opportunities in this game, especially Leicester City.”

“But at this moment, Xia suddenly exerted his strength and created a good opportunity!”

“From stealing the ball to running to receive the ball, Xia did everything he could!

“He is simply a tireless football machine! "

A tireless football machine.

Alan Shearer's evaluation is quite accurate.

After scoring a golden goal, Leicester City continued to defend.

And Xia Xing's running was still the same as at the beginning, sweeping across a large area.

Lampard accelerated with the ball, but Xia Xing directly squeezed him away with force.

Manchester City's attack was disrupted again!

Lampard bent down and gasped.

He looked at Xia Xing not far away.

I am really old.

If I were ten years younger, could I let this young boy squeeze me away?

Just kidding!

Three minutes later, Lampard made a long shot and was hit by Schmeichel. Chel held it firmly.

He stood there for a long time.

The power of this shot was average. Although it had an angle, it was not threatening.

He is really old.

Alas, what a pity...

The game was almost over at this time.

At the last moment, Manchester City launched another fierce attack.

Navas accelerated outside the penalty area and rushed into the penalty area!

Kick!

Captain Morgan blocked the ball at the back post!

Manchester City's last chance was also lost!

The referee whistled!

The game was over!

Leicester City won a small victory away from home!

1-0 victory over Manchester City!

Their FA Cup journey continues!