Although he was a little tired, Li Liang was very happy when he received a call from Adams on the way back to the hotel.

He then went to a restaurant not far from the Emirates Stadium.

After hugging Adams warmly, Li Liang was pleasantly surprised to see Parol and Pires, and what surprised him even more was that he saw Koscielny and Cech again!

It's like an after-work get-together, where everyone talks freely, and of course the conversation comes back to football.

Koscielny said seriously: "Lee, you guys are playing really well, but that doesn't mean you don't have any problems.

Next week at Old Trafford, you're in for the biggest challenge! ”

Petr Cech chimed in: "That's right, Lee, Pep Guardiola's team has taken shape this year and they are the best team in England right now!"

Compared to you, they are more experienced, more powerful, and there are some pretty good young men! ”

Li Liang found that the three generations of old, middle-aged and young gunners in front of him were all changed when they talked about Manchester City.

He knows that in Ittihad a month ago, Manchester City beat the Gunners 3-1, and with the same scoreline, Cech and Koscielny agreed that City were the stronger side.

Parloer said: "Lee, Arsène's tactic today is to use Alexis' attack to suppress you, our overall strength is not enough, we can't keep the high-intensity pressure on the whole court.

Manchester City is different, you better be well prepared, they will definitely put more pressure on you! ”

Perez also nodded: "They have played fantastic this season, almost completely different football from the other 19 teams!"

Lee, you'd better find a better way to work with Paul, and Romelu [Lukaku], the three of you may have an advantage in terms of individual ability, and I think that's your best chance of winning! ”

After returning to Manchester, Manchester United did not rest and immediately plunged into the final round of the Champions League group stage preparations.

Due to the complex form of points in Group A, where Manchester United are located, Mourinho did not dare to take it lightly and only rotated individual positions when arranging the squad.

Considering fitness issues and the tough game against Manchester City at the weekend, Mourinho communicated with Li Liang in advance, and Manchester United's No.7 will be used as a substitute again in this game.

On the evening of 5 December, more than 50,000 Red Devils fans poured into Old Trafford.

Li Liang and his teammates walked out of the players' tunnel to start warming up, and the whole stadium immediately resounded with thunderous cheers, and many fans were shouting the names of Li Liang and his teammates.

The beautiful victory over Arsenal and the upcoming Manchester derby have warmed up the emotions of the fans.

Everyone also hopes that Manchester United can finish the Champions League group stage and regain the glory of dominating Europe in the past.

In the ensuing game, the home team, aiming for the three points, went all out amid the tsunami shouts of the home fans.

CSKA, who lost at home to Manchester United in the first round of the game, have nine points before this game and are still a chance to survive, and they have not played conservatively, but have waited for opportunities to counter-attack in the backfield.

Halfway through the first half, instead of playing a few threatening attacks, Manchester United was almost broken by several high-quality counterattacks by CSKA!

Li Liang gradually became anxious on the bench, and the Magic Bird discharged a 3412 lineup in this game, and the Spaniard Mata who appeared in the middle as the core of the organization fell into the opponent's heavy defense, which led to Lukaku and Rashford at the front almost no decent performance.

Pogba's performance was eye-catching after winning possession of the ball, and the Frenchman's physical, technical and awareness stood out on the pitch, but he was never able to help the team break the deadlock.

Faria anxiously said to the magic bird: "Jose, Juan is difficult to control the ball and organize the attack under high confrontation, we must adjust the attack!" ”

The magic bird didn't say a word, just kept bowing its head to record.

Before half-time, the home team, which had been unable to attack for a long time, made a mistake, and CSKA quickly launched a counterattack after breaking the ball at the back.

The visitors instigated an attack on the right and Kuchaev delivered a brilliant through ball that penetrated the entire United defence!

The visiting Brazilian right wingback Fernandez sent an inverted triangle cross from the right, Charoff shot from the middle without touching the ball, and Brazilian striker Vitinho fired a left-footed shot from close range!

1:0, CSKA seized the opportunity to score a goal before half-time!

The fans watched in amazement as the visitors celebrated wildly at Old Trafford, an unexpected goal that no one expected!

The referee soon blew the half-time whistle and the Reds scurried back to the tunnel with their heads down.

Pogba questioned in the dressing room: "Head, is it necessary for us to keep so many people in midfield?

I recommend playing three midfielders, I go to the left, Ander (Herrera) plays the right, Daley (Blind) can play in the middle! ”

The magic bird was silent, and Faria was visibly displeased: "Paul, do your job, now is not the time to take risks!" ”

Pogba is still unconvinced: "Actually, they are not very strong, but if we don't make changes, the situation will become more and more dangerous!" ”

"That's it!" The magic bird shouted, not loud but full of power, and the locker room fell silent.

He looked around and said: "We have to respond in the second half, it's a game we have to win!"

I'm sure you'll be able to score in the second half and the win will be ours!

And you, Paul, played well in the first half, you just need to be patient......"

At the beginning of the second half, there were no personnel changes on either side, and CSKA began to recycle and concede the midfield to set up a bus, and under the command of the Magic Bird, Manchester United pressed the onslaught across the line.

The home fans in the stands were still shouting loudly for the home team, and many people shouted Li Liang's name.

Even the barrage of domestic online live broadcasts began to be hotly discussed-

"It's almost two teams from Arsenal?!"

"Just rotated three or four people to play like this?

Still playing in the Champions League with this bench depth?! ”

"Why don't you go to Li Liang?"

……

In the 63rd minute, Mourinho, who had been unable to attack for a long time and became more and more agitated, finally stretched out his hand and pointed to Li Liang: "Li, start preparing!" ”

Li Liang began to move around the sidelines, and the players on both sides of the field noticed this.

CSKA's substitutes also began to move, and the visitors were also prepared for Li Liang's appearance.

Before Li Liang could change his jersey, the shouts in the stands suddenly rose sharply-

In the 64th minute, Pogba sent a precise cross with his left foot on the left side of the midfield, and Lukaku leaned on the defender's small penalty area near the ground and shot into the net with his left foot!

1:1, the whole stadium went crazy again, and Manchester United equalized!

Li Liang raised his arms and cheered, he knew that even if he only scored 1 point, he would be able to secure the top spot in the group!

CSKA kicked off again and was soon tackled by a Manchester United player.

Pogba got the ball and sent a wonderful long pass, Lukaku grabbed the drop point in the middle, the ball was pushed out of the penalty area in the scramble, Juan Mata chested the ball and sent a wonderful pass, Rashford scored another goal in the far corner with a left-footed volley in the penalty area!

In the 66th minute, the score was rewritten to 2:1!