Chapter 387 A narrow victory over the Red Army
Manchester United vs. Liverpool, before the Double Red Cross Conference, a voice suddenly came out.
Manchester United striker Owen said that he would celebrate if he played and scored against Liverpool on Sunday.
At Carragher's commemorative match last week, Irving returned to Anfield and played in a Liverpool jersey. Reds fans reacted differently to him. Some people applauded and some booed. Speaking of facing Liverpool again on Sunday, Owen said that he would definitely celebrate if he scored a goal.
"I'm a professional football player," Owen said. "I hope to play in the game and play well. I hope to score a goal, and I hope the team will not conceal."
"I'm not the first player to face the old owner, and I won't be the last. Yes, if I score a goal, I will celebrate, which will not be a problem. If I give other answers, people may think it's ridiculous.
Speaking of Liverpool's sworn enemy Manchester United, Owen said, "I don't deny that I was proud to play for Liverpool, but I am a professional player. I want to consider getting the best chance to win the trophy. I also want to make a living and play at the highest level possible."
"It's like someone on the street. If he gets a chance to jump from one newspaper to another, or from one bank to another, if the job opportunity is better and the conditions are better, I'm sure everyone will do so."
"So I'm different from the fans. My loyalty is to the teams that pay my salary. This is the fact of professional players. This may be difficult for fans to understand, because they have supported a team all their lives, and they can never understand it, but they must open their eyes and look at the Premier League and the transfer players.
Although he said that he came to Manchester United for more honors, Owen admitted that the current situation made him tired and he no longer wanted to sit on the bench. No way, you can only do your best to prepare for training, so you can be ready when the head coach sends you to play. In addition, the decision should be done by the coach.
"It's easy to say, but the most difficult thing may be that you can't play for weeks, and then you are suddenly sent to the field, and you have to be in a physical and psychological state."
"At the end of this season, I will review and think, 'Are I satisfied with the number of appearances?' In a team like Manchester United, you never know when the head coach will use you.
It sounds like Owen is not satisfied with the situation that he can't play, while Aston Villa coach and former Reds coach Holliar has made it clear that he hopes to introduce Owen. If the substitute situation continues at Manchester United, maybe the English striker will really consider other options.
The golden boy in the past had a hard time at Manchester United, and he didn't know if he could play in the game.
Owen's situation is different, and Li Yu's main position is almost certain.
The pressure of Manchester United No. 9 comes from the previous excellent performance, whether it can continue in the double red meeting.
It can be imagined that after completing 4 rounds of the game, Li Yu has scored a horrible 6 goals, and more than half of Manchester United's goals come from the stable output of Manchester United No. 9.
Liverpool's ability to freeze the most threatening Li Yu in Manchester United's team is also a great highlight.
Counting the UEFA Europa League qualifiers and play-offs, Liverpool, led by Hodgson, has won five consecutive victories in the new season in Europe. After sweeping Bucharest at home 4-1, the famous English coach was also enthusiastically interviewed. It's nice to see that Joe Cole finally scored. His lightning strike gave the team the initiative at the beginning. I saw his active performance throughout the game, especially in the first half, which was better. He finally regained his form.
After, Hodgson shifted the topic to his opponent. Although they always control the ball in their own half and have little chance to attack our penalty area, they are still very active and hard-stretous, which has also created a lot of difficulties for us to win. But fortunately, Joe Cole's flash and perfect performance helped us solve the game.
Then Hodgson turned his eyes to Angor, who scored twice in this game. I think his performance on the court is trustworthy, including the penalty. Although I don't think he was very confident in the first half, as the game progressed, his performance became better and better, and his self-confidence increased sharply. In the second half, Ngo showed dominance and desire to move forward, thanks to the great advantages of our midfield and the great opportunities created. As a center, Engo's self-confidence is constantly improving, and he has shown with his performance that he is so omnipotent.
"After that, I also gave Babel some time to put him at the front, but his muscles were a little cramped, so I could only replace him." Next, when it comes to Lucas, who hit a shocking long-range shot after the bench, Hodgson continued: "I don't care about anything else. Lucas is replaced just because he wants to strengthen the control of the midfield and maintain the fruits of the victory, and Babel's body has some minor problems. So I arranged Lucas to strengthen his defense. He scored a great goal, which was perfect for the team and himself. I don't even know how to praise him.
In this game, Hodgson also deliberately "hide" many main players, including Gerrard, Torres and Skrtel. There is no doubt that it is to prepare for the battle with Manchester United this weekend. In this regard, the Red Army coach continued to say: "These players played in the national team's game, and then participated in the league in the last round. Therefore, we deserve a rest. Besides, we still have a hard battle to fight on Sunday. Moreover, the players in this game still completed the task excellently, which is a happy ending for everyone. Now I just want to enjoy the victory, and then think about the weekend game tomorrow.
It is not difficult to see that both teams have put a lot of energy into the upcoming double red.
Manchester United has achieved 5 wins and 1 loss against Liverpool in the previous six league home games, but the Reds have only 1 win and 3 losses in the last two seasons. The two sides played 36 games in the Premier League, and Manchester United had the upper hand with 19 wins, 7 draws and 10 losses, including 10 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses at home. This is the 180th match between the two sides in history. Previously, Manchester United had a slight advantage of 69 wins, 50 draws and 60 losses. Ferguson rotated nine people, Rooney and Fletcher continued to start. Ferdinand, who returned in the middle of the week, was absent due to illness, and Vidic was the captain. In Liverpool, Gerrard and Torres played in the middle of the week, and Joe Cole was released from the ban and continued to start.
Li Yu and Rooney started together again to see if Manchester United's 9 can reactivate Manchester United No. 10. When the two play together, they can always collide with a good spark, but the opponent is not difficult. Can Liverpool let both find Ferguson's expected state?
Everything has to be found in the game.
On the day of the game, it was noon on the weekend. Manchester United fans gradually got used to this game time specially changed for the Asian audience, and many fans marched to the Old Trafford Stadium.
The closer to the stadium, the more excited Manchester United fans are. It seems that the stadium has magic and is constantly dispelling the tiredness of people.
Stepping into the stadium, who can still see the enthusiasm of the fans? Three or five groups are enthusiastic, shouting slogans excitedly from time to time in the face of the camera. The field has such magic. Whether on or outside the field, it can make people so wholeheartedly involved!
When the two teams entered before the game, the camera lens couldn't help but change between Li Yu and Rooney, and the subtext was also obvious. Which of them will perform better today?
At the beginning of the game, Manchester United showed a strong desire to win at Old Trafford. Do you have a three-board axe?
First, use the three-board axe to suppress the opponent's momentum, and Liverpool is the dragon in Old Trafford.
Ferguson's tactical arrangement is also aimed at Liverpool and fighting against the Red Army. The first thing is to suppress the arrogance of the Red Army. Once the Red Army plays its own momentum, everyone will have a headache. Now when it comes to suppress it, the game will be much better.
The momentum is suppressed, but the threat ball is not much more than the opponent.
The two teams are still consuming more of each other in the first half.
In the opinion of many people, if they want to see a wonderful goal, they can only wait until the second half.
At this time, Manchester United No. 9 stood out.
Manchester United broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute. Giggs made a left corner kick. Li Yu got rid of Stekol's defense in an instant and scored a header outside the edge of the penalty area before Torres.
1:0!
Li Yu scored a direct header!
Li Yu, who is omnipotent, how did he know it was the previous point? At the moment of kick-off, he broke free and ran straight to the front point!
It's so beautiful. Manchester United are leading at home. In the second half, Manchester United's advantage will be greater. Liverpool people must attack if they want to take something away from Old Trafford, then Manchester United will have more chances!
After the start of the second half, the Liverpool immediately launched a crazy counterattack.
Manchester United also played very realistically. If you attack you and let you attack, I will just fight back.
Everyone knows that Manchester United's efficient and fast counterattack is a big killer of the Red Devils.
Come on!
It was not the Liverpool man who rewritten the score, but Manchester United No. 9 Li Yu who scored the goal.
Manchester United expanded the score in the 59th minute. Nani made a cross from the right, Li Yu stopped the ball at 14 yards and made a barb shot. The ball hit the underside of the crossbar and entered the net.
The whole audience is boiling. Li Yu is really in a good state today. Look at how unrestrained his movements are. His thighs are on top of the football, taking the opportunity to reverse the hook, and the ball is scored!
8 goals in 5 games, the horrible Manchester United No. 9 is breaking out again today. The master of the game, his goals dominate the game.
After Ferguson scored the ball, that incredible expression was the biggest praise for Li Yu's goal. It was so wonderful that Li Yu was invincible this year.
The game went well. It seems that it's only a matter of time before Manchester United won the game. Liverpool can't make any waves.
The general idea after taking the lead allowed Manchester United players to experience the rest of the game time.
Liverpool was not defeated by Li Yu's second goal. On the contrary, their deadly attack became more and more threatening.
It is common for football matches to play one after another, but counterattacks like Liverpool are really rare.
Liverpool won back a city in the 64th minute, Joe Cole made a direct pass, Torres was shoveled by Evans when he broke through the right side of the penalty area, the latter got a yellow card, and Gerrard hit a direct penalty.
2:1!
A penalty kick, pulling back a city, and the lead of one goal seems to be insignificant.
Sure enough, Liverpool immediately seized another opportunity.
Liverpool equalized the score in the 70th minute. Joe Cole made a direct pass. O'Shea, the last man on the defense, knocked down Torres in the arc of the penalty area and was fined for a yellow card. Gerrard's free kick at the top of the arc in the penalty area shot directly. The ball passed through the net between Fletcher and O'Shea on the side of the wall.
2:2!
Two fouls, two yellow cards, and finally turned into two equalizing goals.
Look at Ferguson roaring on the sidelines, and you will know how angry these two goals make him.
Li Yu is also very strange. What's wrong? The advantage of the two balls is gone in just 7 or 8 minutes.
Manchester United No. 9 did not show his dissatisfaction on his face, but was more active in looking for opportunities. The game is not over yet, and everyone still has a chance. Of course, what Li Yu wants is the opportunity to be on the side of Manchester United.
Manchester United took the lead again in the 84th minute. O'Shea made a cross from the right, and Li Yuyuan scored a hat-trick with a header for 8 yards. This is his 9th league goal this season. He is also the first time that Manchester United has scored a hat-trick against Liverpool in 64 years.
Li Yu scored again. His goal came so timely. Like the first goal, it was also a header. Today, Li Yu's performance was quite comprehensive. In fact, Liverpool people have done a good job today. Everyone knows that Li Yu's threat under his feet is greater. Liverpool did not let Li Yu seize any opportunities under his feet. Strict For example, today's three goals should belong to high-altitude operations.
3:2!
When Li Yu scored the third goal, she looked very calm and looked around the audience, enjoying the joy of the tsunami fans at this moment. Of course, the fans did not forget who made them enjoy such a wonderful moment.
"LEE... LEE!"
Fans are shouting the names of their heroes after celebrating.
Ferguson also used the substitution to let Li Yu enjoy the highest praise of the fans shouting their names again.
In the 88th minute, Li Yu and Nani were replaced by Gibson and Anderson respectively.
Ferguson's intention of substitution is obvious. If he keeps the final stoppage time, he doesn't seem to have any accidents, and he even has abandoned the attack to keep it.
The score of 3:2 was maintained until the end!
Manchester United won three consecutive home games, and Liverpool did not win three consecutive away games.
Manchester United and Liverpool, which are only 30 miles apart, are the two most successful clubs in England, each winning 18 top league titles.
The English derby has attracted 211 countries and regions around the world to broadcast, attracting up to 580 million families. In the past, the two teams have played against each other in the league nearly 20 times, and there has only been one draw, which also seems to indicate that there is a high possibility that the two sides will win or lose in this game. In the end, with Li Yu's magical hat-trick, Manchester United defeated Liverpool 3-2 at home. So far, since Ferguson took office in November 1986, he has played against Liverpool 49 times in the league, with a complete record of 22 wins, 11 draws and 16 losses. In all competitions, Manchester United's record against Liverpool is 70 wins, 50 draws and 60 losses, all of which have a slight advantage.
Before this game, in Manchester United's past three home league games, the Red Devils have scored 10 goals without conceding a goal in three games. However, in these three games, Manchester United defeated Stoke City, Newcastle and West Ham, and the opponent's strength is quite limited.
Before the game, Liverpool King Dalglish wrote in a column that if Liverpool or Manchester United lose the derby, their dream of winning the championship this season may be shattered.
Ferguson is a master of psychological warfare. He knows that although Benitez has left, Liverpool's backbone is still his direct line. Therefore, before the game, Ferguson took the initiative to target Benitez and started a psychological battle.
Although Hodgson ignored Ferguson's psychological battle, he felt bad before the game and thought that this was not the best time to play against Manchester United, which was quite a little weak.
Benitez coached in Liverpool for six seasons and spent a total of 239.2 million pounds on signing; during this period, Ferguson spent only 176.2 million pounds on signings.
Under the rule of Benitez, Liverpool has won one Champions League, one FA Cup champion and one community shield in these six seasons. Benitez spent a lot of money but did small things, while Hodgson, who didn't spend much money this summer, led Liverpool to almost equalize in adversity. It can be seen that Ferguson recognized The "crime" for Liverpool is in Benitez, and there is indeed no injustice to the Spaniard.
Jamie Redknapp, an expert of the Daily Mail, said in his post-match column that Chelsea is a mixture of Manchester United and Arsenal. It is true that Chelsea people already have both Manchester United's fighting spirit, momentum and Arsenal's skills.
Compared with Chelsea's crazy 20 goal difference, Manchester United's 7 goals are pitiful. And Ferguson also recognized Chelsea's strength before the start of this round. There is no doubt that Chelsea will have a very easy start, but they will play Manchester City and Arsenal next.
We have been in good shape recently. Last week, if we scored 6 goals, I don't think Moyes would complain about anything. Not many teams can do this against Everton. In Fulham, we missed a penalty three minutes before the end, which is rare for Manchester United. We must become more mature, because making these stupid mistakes will kill you.
Manchester United have not been able to win the two away games they played before this season, but now they will play four away games in a row in 10 days, which is a real devil's schedule.
On the afternoon of the 22nd local time, Manchester United will challenge Skentope away in the League Cup; at 12 noon local time on the 26th, Manchester United will challenge Bolton away in the league; on the evening of the 29th local time, Manchester United will challenge Valencia away in the Champions League; on the afternoon of October 2nd local time, Manchester United will League away against Sunderland.
These four games are crucial for Manchester United, especially in the Champions League group match against Valencia, and went to the Stadium of Light to challenge Sunderland after returning from Spain. This season, the "Black Cats" has defeated Manchester City and drew with Arsenal at home, with strong combat effectiveness. This I have to guard against it. Manchester United's trend this season may be seen after these 10 days of horrible four consecutive games.