On the day of the Premier League opener.

In the morning, major newspapers published obituaries to mourn the death of Mkhitaryan.

The Guardian: Manchester United suffer the biggest disaster since the Munich air crash. Mkhitaryan was involved in a serious car accident with Romelu Lukaku. Mkhitaryan died, Lukaku had his leg amputated. At this moment, please pray for the deceased.

The Times: According to a source familiar with the Manchester City Police Department. The driver had serious anti-social tendencies.

The Sun: How will Mourinho respond to the loss of two players in Manchester United's forward line?

The flagpole in front of the City Hall of Manchester, the flag was lowered at half-mast to mourn Mkhitaryan.

The flagpole outside Old Trafford was also lowered at half-mast.

From 12 p.m., thousands of Red Devils fans descended outside Old Trafford. Unlike before, all the fans had their right arms wrapped in black veils.

The game is about to begin. In the Manchester United dressing room, Jose Mourinho prayed with a group of players: "God, please bless Lukaku for a speedy recovery." Please bless Mkhitaryan well in heaven. Please bless Manchester United through this difficult time! Amen! ”

"Amen!"

After praying, captain Liu Yun said loudly to his teammates: "In this game, we are not only fighting for Manchester United, but also for Mkhitaryan and Lukaku!" Let us comfort the souls of the deceased in heaven with a victory, and pray for the wounded with a victory! ”

"Victory, victory, victory!" The players shouted.

On the commentary bench, the big-mouthed Dunphy said: "Now we have got the starting lists of both sides!" For Chelsea, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, three defenders Cesar Azpilicueta, David Luiz and Toni Rudiger. Four midfielders: Moses, N'Golo Kante, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Marcos, Cesc Fabregas. The two strikers are Pedro and Morata. It looks like Chelsea will use 352 tactics for this game. ”

Fat Bob said: "On Manchester United's side, the starting goalkeeper David De Gea, the four defenders Hummels, Bailly, Bellerin, Felipe; Three midfielders: Marouane Fellaini, Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba. The forward line is Lewandowski, Liu, Rashford. ”

The big-mouthed Dunphy said: "Now Manchester United's forward line has lost two big players, and there is no one to use for a few goals. Marcus Rashford has been promoted from a midfield position to a winger position. It is worth mentioning that the 19-year-old Qu from Huaguo was placed on the bench by coach Jose Mourinho. In this game, he could make his Premier League debut. ”

Fat Bob said: "Manchester United have lost two good strikers. With 10 days left in the summer transfer window, it is unclear if United will buy a good striker in the final minute before it closes. ”

In fact, Mourinho is having a headache about it. It is true that the transfer window is not closed. However, the transfer of Europe's top players was confirmed as early as July. The rest of the time is mostly spent haggling. By this time, in fact, the departure and stay of big-name superstars had already settled. The strikers who can be purchased urgently now are just marginal players who can't play the main role of some second-rate European teams.

Marcus Rashford can play as a winger for Manchester United. Can the youngster be a good substitute for Rashford? Mu Shuai still had doubts in his heart. After all, this young man from China has never played in the five major leagues. The Belgian first division he played in last season was only a third-rate league in Europe.

The game is about to start and players from both sides enter the field.

The Old Trafford stadium DJ announced a three-minute silence in Mkhitaryan's honor.

At this moment, many fans at the scene are holding up the portrait of Mkhitaryan in their hands.

The silence is over and the game is officially underway!

The big-mouthed Dunphy said, "The game is on!" Manchester United attacked from right to left in their traditional red jersey. Chelsea wore their white away kit and attacked from left to right. A day earlier, the media had been optimistic that United would be able to win the game. However, the tragedy of Lukaku and Mkhitaryan added more suspense to this match. I wonder if a strong LLL combination, without Lukaku, can be as sharp as it was in the Community Shield? ”

As soon as the game opened, the two sides fell into a confrontation.

Cesc Fabregas stepped up to the winger position and in effect, Chelsea's formation had changed to 343.

In the first 15 minutes, both sides had two dangerous attacks each.

The big-mouthed Dunphy said: "Now Pogba has been pushed up to the front midfield. In the central midfield position, Marouane Fellaini partnered Nemanja Matic. This is the butterfly effect of yesterday's tragedy. As we all know, the 31-year-old Fellaini's form has seriously declined in the past two seasons. Last season, he was reduced to a fringe player in the team. Today, Mu Shuai had no choice but to let him start and replace the position left by Pogba's forward move. ”

On the pitch, Manchester United and Chelsea were attacking and defending each other, but neither side seemed to be on good luck.

In the 18th minute, Cesc Fabregas crossed and Morata headed it in but it was confiscated by De Gea.

In the 21st minute, Liu Yun shot from the edge of the penalty area and was held up by Courtois with one palm.

In the 24th minute, Liu Yun stuffed the ball straight to Lewandowski in the penalty area. The latter picked up after receiving the ball, but was blocked by the goalpost.

In the 28th minute, Morata entered the penalty area after passing Fellaini and Bailly in a row, and shot with his feet, but Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea did not save the ball. Seeing that the ball was about to enter the goal, at the critical moment, the central defender Hummels, who had just joined Manchester United, made a meritorious service! He keeps the ball out on the goal line!

"Nice goal-line block! Hummels deserves to be the world's best central defender! At the critical moment, he appeared where he should have been! Manchester United's sky-high transfer fee has not been spent in vain! The big-mouthed Dunphy sighed.

Fat Bob agreed, "yes, Dunphy!" Hummels not only has a strong body, excellent technical and tactical standards, but also has good awareness! It seems that Manchester United's back line is much stronger this season than last year! ”

In the 32nd minute, Chelsea organised an attack.

N'Golo Kante won the ball in midfield and distributed it to Cesc Fabregas on the wing.

Cesc Fabregas dribbled the ball down the flank. He was confronted by his former teammate Felipe.

Felipe has just moved to Manchester United from Chelsea. In the face of his old club, he is not soft at all! He was tightly guarded against Cesc Fabregas.

Cesc Fabregas smashed the ball and played it to Marcos in the middle.

Marcos straight Cepereira. Pereira was on the edge of the box at this point.

Sabre Pereira forced his feet under Bailly's close defense! He hit a world wave! The ball hangs in the top right corner of the Manchester United goal!

De Gea can't make a save! The ball is in! 1：0！ Chelsea take the lead!

Coach Antonio Conte is excited! The football media in the UK have praised Manchester United this summer. It seems that this season's Premier League title must be the Red Devils Manchester United. This has left Chelsea boss Antonio Conte very unhappy. The league is played one game at a time, and you media assert that Manchester United is the champion? Do you think Chelsea and I are in the air?