Chapter 396: That Proud Old Man Who Stubbornly Fights!
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Yang Fan's goal greatly stimulated Manchester United, they must win the game, when it was a draw before, Manchester United was not satisfied, but now the score is behind, they can not accept this result. ()
The whole team was aroused, and they launched a frantic counter-attack in the following ten minutes, and even Michael Carrick provided a number of assists. In the face of such a dangerous situation, Manchester City still did not let Yang Fan come back.
Because all Manchester City players know that Yang Fan is like a sharp blade inserted into the heart for Manchester United, as long as Yang Fan stays in front, this is the biggest threat to Manchester United, and when the threat reaches a certain level, this is another fatal blow.
Sure enough, Yang Fan's limited few counterattacks caused very big problems for Manchester United's defense.
Ferguson was rather irritated on the sidelines, watching the clock tick and his side still failing to score. On the contrary, it was disturbed by several counterattacks by Manchester City.
'Manchester United is running out of time and they have to do everything they can to score goals, but at the moment it seems that they don't have much to do. ”
"It's not that there are not many ways, it's that there are no good ways at all. Mortensen complained, "Manchester City is fully defensive, Manchester United has no effective offensive means to tear apart Manchester City's defense, but Yang Fan is in front, he is there, this is a great threat to Manchester United's defense." ”
The fourth referee held up the stoppage time sign to show that there were three minutes of stoppage time in this game.
"It's only three minutes...... Time is running out for United. ”
Manchester United are still at a loss against Manchester City's counter-attacking style of play.
That's how fun football is, when you try your best to attack, you don't score, and when you almost give up, the goal comes.
That was the case in this game, with the clock going into the final minute of stoppage time and United still failing to find the back of the net.
At this time, Scholes was still 35 meters away from the goal, and suddenly came with a long-range shot, and I am afraid that even he himself did not have much hope for this long-range shot. Because there are too many people in the exclusion zone.
However, the crowd helped Manchester United and Scholes, and Scholes's long-range shot hit De Jong's calf and suddenly changed direction!
A refraction!
The football flew into the net, and Manchester City goalkeeper Givens didn't have time to react to such a refracted ball, in fact, even the two Buffons couldn't have a good way to prevent such a ball.
"Oooo
“goooooooooooooooooaaaaaaal!”
"Scholes, he scored!
'Manchester United equalised! Manchester United's luck is good. ”
Manchester United celebrated the goal in ecstasy, while Manchester City were on their side. Everyone, including Yang Fan, was dumbfounded, they conceded the ball at the last moment, and in this way, which is really unacceptable.
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Almost as soon as the whistle was blown, the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game. txt novel download
"The game is over, the game is over, Manchester United were lucky to equalise at the last minute, 2-2!"
"It's two-to-two! That's the score in this Manchester derby! United almost equalised in the last minute of the game. Their luck is really good. ”
The commentator is also lamenting Manchester United's good fortune.
Manchester United were lucky, their players were excited, and City naturally felt that their luck was terrible, and although a draw was acceptable to them, it was too uncomfortable to concede a goal in such a way. It's like eating a full meal and suddenly discovering a dead fly at the bottom of the bowl, not to mention how greasy it is.
A few hours later, the City man was even more depressed.
Because in this round, Chelsea lost!
In the London derby, Chelsea lost 2-1 away to Tottenham Hotspur!
Tottenham Hotspur is really explosive these days. They beat Arsenal in the London derby, and then Chelsea!
Now, the losing Chelsea have no change in points, still 74 points!
And Manchester City, who got a draw, have 72 points!
They are just two points off Chelsea at the top of the table!
The Manchester City players were all stunned and thought that if they could win Manchester United in this game, they would be equal with Chelsea in points. And they have a win-loss relationship with Chelsea, and they are the leaders!
Oooo
There was a wail on Manchester City's side, they missed the perfect time to reach the top!
At this time, the Manchester City people are not to mention how much they are annoyed.
Then, they were even more depressed.
Because, Arsenal also lost in this round of the league, they lost 2-3 away to Wigan Athletic!
This means that Manchester City missed another chance to open up the gap on Arsenal.
Therefore, despite getting a draw and not losing to Manchester United, the entire Manchester City team is bitter and depressed.
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Manchester United equalised late and secured a draw with a bit of a sense of aftermath that left the players excited.
However, the smiles on the faces of the Manchester United players disappeared a few hours after the game, because for them, the draw was also an unacceptable result, and when they learned that Chelsea lost, they had a lot more regret and frustration in their hearts than Manchester City, because Manchester United was already far away from Chelsea at the top of the table, and now Chelsea lost, but Manchester United was not able to seize the opportunity to close the score gap.
The media and those in football are focused on the Manchester derby, the story behind it and its impact.
In the Premier League table, Manchester City are second, Manchester United and Arsenal are both behind Manchester City, a situation that no one could have imagined half a year ago, and the Guardian used a meaningful phrase: the sky has changed.
And Ferguson, who has always been disdainful of Manchester City, after this Manchester derby, this stubborn old man, Manchester United's godfather, finally began to openly admit the existence of Manchester City's threat, 'Our neighbours are not the same as before, but this will only make Manchester United more combative. Ferguson said.
Twenty-five years ago, Alex Ferguson became Manchester United manager. His biggest challenge was to remove Liverpool from the title possibility, which was considered crazy by most at the time, and Ferguson has achieved that goal 25 years later.
At different stages, Ferguson experienced different great opponents. From Dalglish to Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho to Roberto Mancini, it is these great opponents who have spurred Ferguson to continue to create miracles. Anyone who knows Ferguson knows that he is a stubborn old man who never admits defeat, no matter what is difficult. It can only stimulate the Lord to take on stronger challenges**, including Manchester City and Mancini today.
Alex Ferguson was in charge of Manchester United when Liverpool were in charge. The Scotsman swore that his greatest wish in life was to remove Liverpool from the throne, and when the ratio of Manchester United to Liverpool's top-flight titles was 7:18, everyone laughed at United for inviting an unreliable boaster.
Last season, Manchester United won the Premier League title in 2008/2009, and the "Red Devils" equalled their rivals Liverpool with 18 titles, changing Liverpool's long-term dominance of the top flight title. Of United's 18 trophies, Ferguson won 11.
It took seven years for Alex Ferguson to win his first title for Manchester United. Since winning the title in 1993, Manchester United have been dominating the English game. Although there were brief setbacks and darkness in the middle, Ferguson adhered to his ideals, and the more frustrated he became, the more courageous he became, and the difficulties at any stage would only inspire him to have a stronger fighting spirit, and finally create an incredible brilliance.
From Targlish's Liverpool to Arsene Wenger's Arsenal to Jose Mourinho's Chelsea, many of the Premier League's rivals have made it difficult for Ferguson. Even Liverpool, who have regained the Champions League title under Rafael Benitez, have shown signs of resurgence, and although Ferguson has lost to these opponents on occasion, he has had the last laugh. And the most stable Premier League team in the past 10 years or so is not owned by Manchester United, which is managed by Alex Ferguson.
Whether it's Dalglish, Arsene Wenger or Jose Mourinho, the strength of the opponent can only arouse Ferguson's more fighting spirit, and it can even be said. It is the survival of these formidable opponents that has made Ferguson brilliant. A single opponent and setback can spur Ferguson and only make him more hungry to win, which will motivate him to win more trophies.
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Now, whether Manchester United fans and fans of other Premier League teams admit it or not, Manchester City's rise looks unstoppable, with one more Manchester City team on their side. Facing Manchester City's oil chariot. Ferguson had to fight against it with the wealth he had accumulated over the years.
"Mirror" reporter Holt pointed out that Ferguson is facing a different opponent this time, Manchester City can rise to compete with Manchester United for the title, not because of Mancini's ability, but because of the strong financial support of Mansour's chief, Mancini has formed a luxury division. The stinginess of the Glazer family has determined that the "Red Devils" will not be able to compete with Manchester City in the ball market. Manchester United have been able to achieve what they are today thanks to Alex Ferguson's extraordinary charisma, which is the combination of new and old players in the team to form a super fighting force.
"Obviously, the Glazer family sold Yang Fan to Manchester City for £150 million, and they thought they had made it, but ten years later, the craziest deal in football right now could be considered the dumbest of the deals...... The money-hungry Glazer family has ruined the cornerstone of United's long-term dominance. - BBC reporter, Gordon, a well-known fan of Yang Fan.
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'We have to face up to the challenge of Manchester City, just like we have done against Arsenal and Chelsea in the past. After the Manchester derby, Ferguson said this to his disciples in the dressing room.
It is clear that Ferguson has named Manchester City as a new enemy and target. After the Abu Dhabi consortium took over Manchester City, the "Blue Moon" gradually threatened Ferguson's dominance in the Premier League, and the lord's evaluation of the city rival changed from disdain to respect. In 2009, when Roberto Mancini first took over Manchester City, Alex Ferguson said 'Manchester City are not a threat to us, they will have a hard time getting into the top four', and now, the Lord's assessment has changed to "Manchester City have changed football, we have to face it"!
And this season, according to the current standings, if there is no big surprise, Manchester City will be able to beat Manchester United and win the league runner-up, Manchester United, who has not put this neighbor in his eyes, is now being pressed by Manchester City, the rise of Manchester City's "noisy neighbor" has made Manchester United eat a stick, how can Ferguson, who does not admit defeat, swallow this breath.
After the game, the biggest news was that Ferguson had a sudden nosebleed and was taken to the hospital, and soon there was news that the lord was about to retire. In the face of the rumors, Ferguson immediately came forward and said that he had no intention of retiring, especially when he said to reporters was even more impressive: "I have no retirement plans, I will continue to manage Manchester United." You'd better let the club across the road (Manchester City) know about it as well. We accept challenges, just as we have done for years. It was really a challenge for me, and to be honest, I never minded having a challenge. So I'm going to keep going? Sure, I feel much younger than I did three years ago. ”
This is also interpreted by the outside world as the rise of Manchester City that stimulated Ferguson, making him determined to extend the scheduled work plan and postpone retirement after this comeback, just as the lord vowed to remove Liverpool from the throne 25 years ago, and now Ferguson is holding his breath to maintain Manchester United's supremacy in the Premier League, he wants to snatch back the trophy from Chelsea, and he has to fight against Manchester City, which has strong financial support. This is not the first time this has happened during Ferguson's time at United, with the 2001/2002 season having been a sign of the club, but the strength of Arsenal has spurred Ferguson's determination to stay in charge. And last summer, Ferguson chose to retire, but Manchester United's poor performance made the old man angry, and now, the challenger Arsenal/, Chelsea is still there, and there is another Manchester City, what remains unchanged is that Ferguson does not want to leave Manchester United as a loser. This stubborn old man is now even more combative. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, and your support is my biggest motivation. )