'When we scored with 15 minutes left, I could sit back and think we could win this game because we defended so solidly and it's important to have that feeling of security in defence. Mourinho said after the win.

It is true that Arsenal did not have many chances to open the scoring on the pitch and Arsene Wenger admitted that his side had good possession of the ball but lacked sharpness.

With Chelsea's back line and Claude Makelele in front of them, the Gunners struggled to find a breakthrough and the only thing that could threaten Cech was Thierry Henry's long-range shot. Chelsea's biggest asset is defence, and their five-man duo is world-class. Behind Claude Makelele, the back four were perhaps the best configuration for Chelsea in three years, and they have kept Thierry Henry at bay time and time again.

The most impressive thing in this game is the joint defense of Terry and Gallas, in the face of Arsenal's forwards, they have a clear division of labor, Gallas stepped forward to pounce and fight, and Terry intercepted behind him, which made Henry and Van Persie who came on later feel a headache, and every time he got the ball, he could only retreat with his back and back, and it was difficult to enter the box to face Cech.

Just over the weekend, Mourinho had just quelled Carvalho's 'rebellion' and he was unwavering in his support for the combination of John Terry and Gallas.

'I told Carvalho on Saturday to look at the stats,' Mourinho revealed, 'and John Terry and Gallas have played together for 20 games and have only conceded two goals, it's pure mathematics, not philosophy, and Carvalho should be able to understand that, otherwise he should have done an IQ test. ”

'After watching 11 training sessions, I'm happier with the deal,' Mourinho said of Del Horno, 'He's a lot of quality, we never doubted it, he's a very good option for us. ”

Of course, if you leave aside the Community Shield against Liverpool a few days ago, the Magic Bird's assessment of the Spanish defender may be more convincing.

Old Trafford, 'When he plays, I can smell the goal coming,' Ferguson said after the game.

Against Villa, United did have a lot of chances, especially in the second half, when the pressure on Villa goalkeeper Sorensen increased significantly, and it looked like the goal was coming.

South Korea's Park Ji-sung was outstanding indeed, and his first-half intersperses were dangerous, and his growing confidence was only further enhanced by the crossbar that shook off former Newcastle defender Aaron Hughes.

However, it was only in the second half that Ferguson made a real killer move, and Cristiano Ronaldo's appearance completed a qualitative breakthrough.

In the 60th minute, Xiao Xiaoluo came on as a substitute for Park Ji-sung. For the next eight minutes, United went on an attacking frenzy. It is worth mentioning that all four threatening attacks during this period were related to Ronaldo, including the goal that ultimately decided the game.

It was Ronaldo's first league appearance of the new season and an ankle injury saw him miss the opening round against Everton and the international team in midweek.

Even after only 30 minutes, he was still enough to impress.

Coincidentally, in his Red Devils debut with Bolton Wanderers two years ago, Ronaldo also played 30 minutes off the bench, and was amazed by his skillful skills and flashy dribbles. This time, he helped the team get the decisive goal and added his name to the scoring charts.

'In the second half we were obviously tempo, it was very effective, we created some good chances, and after 60 minutes you felt like a goal was coming and someone was going to take advantage of it. Ferguson was more pleased with the performance in the second half, especially after the introduction of Ronaldo, which was the "highlight of the game".

Last season, Ferguson made a bet with Ronaldo that he couldn't score 10 goals, and the Portuguese scored nine times all season, losing by a few shots.

This season, Xiao Xiao Luo made a bet with the old gentleman again, and there was one more reason to bet.

"I'm a bit disappointed to lose the bet, but there's one more time this season and I'm desperate to win." "It's always good for the team and for me personally. Not only will I score more than 10 goals this season, but I'm going to break down his door! ”

As for who the "he" is, Xiao Xiaoluo used a gesture he learned from China when he said this.

After making a fist with his left hand, only the thumb and little finger are extended, as in the gesture of celebration after Ronaldinho's goal.

'Of course, our main goal is to win back the Premier League. Losing all the games last season made me even more determined to win a trophy this season. We are all confident and believe that we can do better than last season. ”

After two consecutive six points, the good start that the old lord asked for has been perfectly achieved.

In terms of the squad, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Wayne Rooney, Ronaldo and others are in good shape, and the addition of Park Ji-sung has a lot of options, and Manchester United's attitude at the start does give people reason to be optimistic.

After the game, the old gentleman, who was in a good mood, even specially called Dong Fangzhuo to his side and introduced it in front of the media.

When they heard "he and TO are from the same country", the reporters on the other side subconsciously showed a surprised expression even if they had known about it for a long time.

For this reason, Dong Fangzhuo's face turned even redder, and he tried to raise his head very high. He believes that as long as he is willing to work hard, he will one day become a superstar in the Premier League like Rooney, Xiao Xiaoluo, and Tang Wu.

Although Manchester United won the game, the tone after the game was a little sad.

In the Manchester Daily, the editor-in-chief quoted a phrase that has long been circulating among Red Devils fans.

"Ferguson won everything with a bunch of kids"

That's right, that's what people say about Manchester United's 92 generation. They are considered to be the closest to "Busby Baby". Now, the children have become "old people", and the golden generation is about to dissipate.

Within weeks, Ferguson had vetoed two more of them. Phil Neville is gone, and the latest to lose favor is Ryan Giggs.

"I'm happy with the four, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Rooney, Ronaldo, Park Ji-sung," said the old gentleman, "Ryan Giggs can also play Rooney's position, he will give me a rotation option, but the main selection will come from the four I mentioned. ”

It is clear to everyone that Ryan Giggs is no longer the main force in the iron fight. The reason is not just his recent chest infection, but his age, which may be a sign of the end of an era.

Phil is only a fringe figure, and the fade out of the Welshman is the real signal. For United's Generation of '92, the past belongs to them, but the future belongs to someone else.

A great manager not only knows how to build a great squad, but also how to break it down, not break it down, and give in to the past for the sake of the future.

Beckham's departure was the beginning of it all, as he made room for newcomer Rowe, followed by Bart.

When Bart left, Ryan Giggs recalled that one day Bart smeared ketchup on his leg to scare the United team doctor, and that was the funniest scene I've ever seen!

But the laughter has long since faded, with Bart already scoring for Birmingham with a slightly bald head, and Fletchel on top.

It was Phil Neville, who moved to midfield, who squeezed out Barth, but now he is at Everton, and his brother Gary is also suffering from rumours that Manchester United have brought in Sicinho.

In contrast, Scholes' situation looks much luckier. He was given a new lease of life in a new position in midfield and a new contract, but the combination of these "new" was not destined to slow down the aging of youth and the change of old and new.

There is no such thing as eternity, and the Liverpool crowd, who are the same age as Manchester United's 92 generation, are a case in point. Fowler is no longer the wonder boy he was back then, with McManaman being fired from Manchester City, McAtier messing around at Tranmere, and Redknapp-style retirement being the home of most people.

Now it seems to be the turn of Manchester United's 92 generation.

Together, they played 2,758 games, scored 387 goals and won 38 Premier League winners' medals, but now those numbers will be etched in history and part of the memory.

"The good thing about young people is that they have nothing to fear." Ferguson once said of these young people.

These words are now being used on Rooney, Xiao Xiao Luo and others, and a new cycle seems to have begun again.

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