Ashley Young was substituted by the more offensive Sun Jihai, and Sun Jihai's position was at left wing, rather than left back.
The defensive stalwart Chiellini, who had been starting alongside Kompany today, was also substituted out.
Feng Te replaced Chiellini.
Manchester City fielded a pair of tall center-backs.
The intention was self-evident.
Feng Te: "How did you know I only have a high-school education?"
Along with Maicon, who was always ready to take off.
Manchester City almost formed a 235 on the field.
Considering Fabregas and Toure could join in anytime.
This was essentially a 217!
"There it is! Manchester City's offensive fantasy has appeared!"
"One Star Seven Arrows!"
"Manchester City have ramped up the firepower to the max!"
"In the first half, they've already made twenty-one shots! This is very close to the record number of shots by a team in a single English Premier League match in some past seasons!"
"In the second half, will they go even more crazy?"
