After the break, due to Gao Xiaodong's red card, Nani's injury was too serious, and Manchester United made personnel changes, replacing Nani with Scholes to continue the attack.

Although Gao Xiaodong is now the new core of Manchester United, Manchester United's offense and defense have their own system, after Scholes comes on, Manchester United's midfield can still maintain normal operation, but due to Scholes's lack of running ability, Manchester United's defensive strength and forward shooting ability have decreased a little.

However, after the red card of the main defender Carragher, Liverpool's backline was unstable, and Manchester United's attack was able to break through from both flanks, creating a lot of threat.

In the 70th minute of the second half, substitute Hernandez headed home a goal for United, but Kuyt had just seen hope of an equaliser when Kuyt smashed their dreams of an equaliser with a third goal from a free-kick from Suarez.

The Reds then launched a fierce comeback, but were unable to knock on Liverpool's door again, and in the end, Liverpool beat Manchester United 3-1 at home, breaking United's unbeaten streak.

At the end of the game, the Manchester United players were very frustrated, no one wanted to watch their sworn enemies celebrate on the field, and they went back to the dressing room with gloomy faces.

Ferguson was about to get up to leave, Liverpool King Dalglish walked over with a happy face, held Ferguson's hand tightly, and said, "The lord agrees." ”

Ferguson was so angry that he didn't want to lose his demeanor in front of his old rival, and he sneered: "I lost this game, but it's not about the big picture, and we will win our 19th league title in the end." ”

Dalglish said with a smile: "I came late, and I don't have any other ideas, it's good to win one, but Xiao Donggao is probably also banned for three games, I hope Manchester United can hold on." ”

Ferguson sneered: "If you don't care, other teams won't be as rough as Liverpool." ”

With that, Ferguson let go of Dalglish's hand and walked away.

In the post-match press conference, Ferguson scolded Liverpool for playing roughly, while also expressing his criticism of referee Phil. Dodd's dissatisfaction with the lax enforcement scale.

"I don't want to defend the loss, no team never loses, we don't play as well as the opponent, it's normal to lose, but are Liverpool here to play? They have been intimidating my players with very rough movements, and they have kicked Nani, Xiaodong was also sent off because of Carragher's provocation, he is only 21 years old, and it is understandable to lose his cool when his teammates are tackled and opponents spit on him, we intend to appeal for Xiaodong's red card, not to cancel the red card, but to reduce the punishment of Xiaodong. ”

Of course, Dalglish will not admit that his team played roughly, he thinks that Carragher's actions are a bit big, but he does not mean to deliberately waste people, but Gao Xiaodong first gave Carragher a punch in the chest, and then gave Carragher a slap, such an extremely bad behavior as Gao Xiaodong must be severely punished, and the suspension of three games is too little, and additional punishment should be given.

On the Internet, Gao Xiaodong's red card was hotly discussed by fans, and it triggered a battle between Liverpool fans and Manchester United fans.

Some Manchester United fans think that Gao Xiaodong played well, too relieved, for a player like Carragher, he should play, even if he eats a red card, it is worth it; Some fans think that Gao Xiaodong, as the captain on the field, is right when he stands up for his teammates, but he shouldn't hit someone, if Manchester United collapses and loses the championship, Gao Xiaodong's sin will be great; and some fans think that Gao Xiaodong's approach is too reckless, and it is very cool to slap him, but Manchester United has lost hope of equalizing, and Gao Xiaodong will be punished by at least three suspensions, which is really a bit big。

Liverpool fans scolded Gao Xiaodong angrily, thinking that Gao Xiaodong was a barbarian from a backward country, and a player like Gao Xiaodong not only had to be banned from the game with a red card, but also had his leg broken on the field.

Manchester United fans and Liverpool fans are each their own masters, while neutral fans support Gao Xiaodong more, they believe that although Gao Xiaodong is reckless, he is domineering and responsible for his teammates, and is the most suitable captain for Manchester United, more likable than former Manchester United captains Keane and Cantona.

After the game, the United players returned to the hotel, and Ferguson called Gao Xiaodong to his room.

"Xiaodong, have you calmed down now?"

Ferguson asked Gao Xiaodong to sit down and said gently.

Gao Xiaodong sat down in front of Ferguson and said with some shame: "I'm sorry, Boss, I was too impulsive." ”

Ferguson waved his hand and said: "It's nothing, no one has a red card in their career, and they can't ...... it."

Gao Xiaodong listened, and his mood was a little relieved, but Ferguson then said: "But as the core of the team, the captain on the field, is it appropriate to be provoked casually and go off the field with a red card? What if this is the Champions League final? What if this is the World Cup final?"

When Gao Xiaodong heard this, cold sweat fell, he smiled bitterly, and said, "Boss, I'm too impulsive. ”

Gao Xiaodong's apology this time is much more sincere.

Ferguson said: "First of all, the action in the Premier League is bigger than in Serie A, the referees are loose in terms of enforcement, and there are several players who have been seriously injured every season and you have to adapt to that change. Secondly, you are the core of the team, the opponent will definitely do everything to defend you, including provoking you, kicking you, you have to think of countermeasures, thirdly, you have to understand the heavy responsibility on your shoulders, Scholes is old, he may retire next season, you are the new core of Manchester United, you are not playing on the field, you can't do it willfully. ”

"I see, boss, seeing that Carragher wants to depose Nani and spits on me again, I didn't suppress my anger, next time I will definitely respond to them with victory. ”

Seeing Gao Xiaodong humbly admit his mistake, Ferguson's heart felt a little more comfortable, and said: "Xiaodong, in the last game against Inter, I made you wear the captain's armband, and this time I played Liverpool, I made you wear the captain's armband again, do you know why?"

Gao Xiaodong's heart moved, and he deliberately pretended to be confused: "Isn't it because Big Brother Leo and Vidic can't play?"

Ferguson shook his head secretly, and said in his heart, this cunning boy, still wants to play my words, he said with a serious expression: "Leo and Vidic can't play, there are Evra, Fletcher, Rooney on the field, I asked you to wear the captain's armband, I want to train you, to see if you can be qualified as captain after the season, but you are so impetuous today, if you are made to be the captain at the end of this season, how can teammates and fans rest assured, how can they be convinced." ”

Don't look at Ferguson's criticism, Gao Xiaodong honestly admits his mistakes and submits to softness, but when it comes to specific interests, Gao Xiaodong is not modest at all, he hurriedly said: "Boss, the fans say I'm impetuous, I'm just standing up for my teammates, how can my teammates blame me, rest assured, this is the last time, and it won't be in the future." ”

Ferguson said: "What's wrong with you standing up for your team-mates, anyway, you got a red card, you affected the team's results, this is to give other people a handle. ”

Gao Xiaodong said: "Boss, then you have to give people a chance to change, I'm only 21 years old." ”

Ferguson saw Gao Xiaodong so tired, his face couldn't hold back, patted Gao Xiaodong's head, and said: "Just because you are young, I let you try it with the captain's armband, you have been playing football for so long, this is the first red card, you can forgive, next time you must not be so impulsive." ”

Gao Xiaodong hurriedly stood upright, "Don't worry! Boss! I will definitely not do this again." ”

Ferguson nodded and said, "Go back and rest, tomorrow the media and fans will definitely criticize you fiercely, you don't have to take it to heart." ”

"yes, I'll just let them fart. ”

Gao Xiaodong said goodbye to Ferguson and left with a smile.