Britannia Course

The ninth round of the Premier League between Stoke City and Manchester United is about to kick off here.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson chewed gum and shook hands with Stoke City manager Pulis with a smile on his face.

Wearing a peaked cap and an emaciated face with rimless glasses, Pulis looked like an intellectual.

But in fact, Pulis has a very aggressive style of coaching, and since being promoted to the Premier League two years ago, they have been known for their hand-to-hand midfield and high play, as the Stoke City defender broke Aaron Ramsey's leg against Arsenal, and Stoke City have been called a brutal 'rugby' team by Arsene Wenger.

Pulis doesn't like Arsene Wenger and doesn't accept Arsene Wenger, but he is convinced of Ferguson, who thinks Ferguson's side are more dominant, while Arsenal are fancy fists.

Although Pulis had all the good things to say about United and Alex Ferguson before the game, Ferguson did not think it would be a good game, and he was well prepared to complete a five-game winning streak against Stoke City to continue to open up the gap on defending champions Chelsea.

In the stands that can accommodate 28,000 fans, there are almost 3,000 Manchester United fans, almost all of whom have a sign in their hands, but the things written on the sign are different, some say "21", some say "600".

Holding the "21" sign are Gao Xiaodong's die-hard fans, who are here to cheer for Gao Xiaodong's 21st birthday today.

Holding the sign that says "600" is Captain Gary. Neville's fans, today it's Gary. On the anniversary of Neville's 600th game, Neville's fans were there to witness the moment in person.

Andy Gray, who is a commentator for Sky Sports in the UK, said on the pitches of both players: "Today's game is a bit special, it's the birthday of Manchester United's new favourite Gao Xiaodong, and it's Manchester United's totem Gary. Neville's 600th anniversary, it is also related to whether it can equal the best start in the Premier League created by Mourinho, I hope Manchester United can maintain a normal heart to play this game, Stoke City is good at defensive counterattacks, playing roughly, not calm, Manchester United gutter overturned is also very normal. ”

Players from both sides have arrived on the pitch and are waiting for the captains to exchange team flags and badges.

Scholes whispered to Gao Xiaodong about his experience against a team like Stoke City.

"They play very roughly, they definitely want to scare you at first, don't be afraid, don't hide, the more you dodge, the more you get hurt, but reduce the dribbling so you don't get tackled. ”

"If something happens, don't come out, the referee also likes to give newcomers a ride, this is handed over to us old guys. ”

"Aim for a long shot, the first goal is good to play. ”

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Although the media is now hyping Gao Xiaodong to replace Scholes and let Scholes play as a substitute or retire, Scholes still taught Gao Xiaodong, which made Gao Xiaodong very moved.

Gao Xiaodong doesn't need this kind of skill, he has super equipment and a strong body, even if the players of the rugby team want to hurt him, it is very difficult, but the support of the big guy is very important to Gao Xiaodong, and it is with their support that Gao Xiaodong quickly gained a firm foothold in Manchester United.

After picking the side, referee Marinel blew the whistle for the start of the game, and Manchester United, who kicked off first, launched a fierce attack on Stoke City.

Today is Gao Xiaodong's birthday, there are countless fans waiting for Gao Xiaodong to score, Gao Xiaodong was also very active after the opening, he kept rushing forward to grab points or ask for the ball, wanting to break through the gate of Stoke City early.

Manchester United's veteran captain Gary. Neville is also excited, although he is 35 years old and not physically fit to support the whole game, Gary and Neville are still actively assisting, hoping to stimulate all the physical strength in the time they play.

However, it was Stoke City who took the lead in attacking.

In the third minute of the game, the Stoke City defender cleared the ball with a big foot, and the ball was crossed by Wilson in front of the field to the winger Walters.

Walters took advantage of Gary. Neville pressed too far forward and ate the old Manchester United captain with speed.

If Walters made a feint, Neville would have been able to cut off the ball with a tackle, but Walters played in the style of Stoke City, simple and rough, and Neville couldn't get enough to foul him, and Walters crossed the ball into the box.

Stoke City's attack was quick, and the United players had not yet returned to the six-yard box and the ball was dangerous.

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar showed his experience and guts as a world-class goalkeeper and he struck out to intercept the ball.

After Van der Sar took the ball, he raised his eyes and found that Gao Xiaodong had returned to the front of the penalty area, and Scholes had just entered the 30-meter area.

Gao Xiaodong took the ball, and the fans of Gao Xiaodong in the stands cheered together, hoping that Gao Xiaodong could show his skills, and it was best to stage a good show of long-distance running.

Obviously, Gao Xiaodong didn't get hot-headed just because it was his birthday, he then passed directly to Scholes, ran forward himself, and handed over the leadership of the attack to Scholes.

Scholes was very satisfied, and said in his heart, look at this child, arrogant to outsiders, humble to teammates, not to mention better than Rooney, even Ronaldo was not as good as him back then.

Ferguson on the sidelines was a little surprised, he thought that Gao Xiaodong would take the ball before, with Gao Xiaodong's status in the Manchester United team, it was his birthday, and no one would say anything about him with the ball, but he didn't expect Gao Xiaodong to pass it directly.

"This kid can take on a big job. Ferguson nodded repeatedly, and some new ideas came to his mind.

Scholes passed the ball to Nani on the side, Nani quickly rushed along the side, saw Gao Xiaodong inserted into the 30-meter area, Nani did not stick the ball, and passed directly to Gao Xiaodong.

Stoke City's defense of Gao Xiaodong is really tight, even if it is such an opportunity for a quick counterattack, some people are staring at Gao Xiaodong closely, Nani passed the ball over, and Depra, who is famous for throwing grenade throw-ins, directly broke it with a flying tackle to prevent Gao Xiaodong from taking the ball.

Gao Xiaodong's vision is wider than normal, he saw Hernandez behind him, so he cleverly toe the ball behind him, and then jumped up to avoid Depra's flying tackle.

Gao Xiaodong rubbed that, the fans were inexplicable, Gao Xiaodong rubbed the ball a little high, Gao Xiaodong had to dodge the flying shovel, after landing, the ball didn't know who snatched it, said it was a mistake, Gao Xiaodong was consciously rubbing.

When the ball was passed right in front of Hernandez, Hernandez's header was ferried to Berbatov, and everyone knew that Gao Xiaodong was passed to Hernandez.

"What a wide view!"

"Beautiful!"

"Imaginative and imaginative!"

"With these two passes, it's time for Scholes to retreat!"

"That's it, enhanced Scholes!"

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The fans were amazed, and even the fans of Stoke City felt that Gao Xiaodong's handling of the ball was very mature and reasonable.

Hernandez was also in good form today, with his header saved time and gave Dimitar Berbatov the chance to get into the box.

Berbatov handled the ball well, unloaded his chest, burst into the penalty area with the ball, and faced the two central defenders of Stoke City, after Berbatov shook continuously, he suddenly got up and hit the goal, but he was still recognized by the defender, and the ball hit the defender's leg and bounced off the bottom line.

Just now, Berbatov's mind was full of shots, and he didn't see that Gao Xiaodong had quickly inserted to the top of the arc of the penalty area, as long as he knocked his heel, Gao Xiaodong had a great chance to hit the goal before the defenders.

Although Berbatov's shot could not be miscalculated and he also won a corner, Manchester United fans still felt regretful, feeling that Berbatov's vision was too narrow compared to Gao Xiaodong, otherwise Gao Xiaodong might have scored.