Chapter 342: The Red and Blue Battle Begins
Sunday, Premier League matchday. Stamford Bridge, Chelsea v Manchester United, red and blue.
In the past ten years, every red and blue battle has received huge attention from the media and fans. Before the start of the game, the Stamford Bridge stadium, which can accommodate more than 40,000 people, was packed. The whole Stamford Bridge stadium turned into a sea of blue.
Even before the game began, Stamford Bridge Blues fans were already singing the swear words: "Manchester United in the 20th century lose every week in the 21st century." Roar, lose every week. Chelsea will kill you, Chelsea will kill you! ”
On the commentary seat, the big-mouthed Dunphy said: "Every time the red and blue battle is like Mars hitting the earth." ”
Fat Bob agreed, "yes." Manchester United and Chelsea represent the Premier League's traditional giants and foreign capital respectively. There are almost too many highlights of this game to count. Will Chelsea veterans Nemanja Matic, Romelu Lukaku and Juan-Mata find the back of the net for their former clubs? Who will emerge victorious in the matchup between Conte and Jose Mourinho? Can LIL perform well at Stamford Bridge? Who is stronger with the strongest shield and sharpest spear in the Premier League? ”
The big-mouthed Dunphy said: "Now we have the starting line-up for the game. After ten rounds of league running-in, Manchester United has formed a fixed main lineup. Goalkeeper David De Gea, back four Valencia, Phil Jones, Bailly, Blind. Twin midfielders Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba. Marcus Rashford, a single striker. Naturally, the front line is LIL who is in great form."
Fat Bob said: "Well, Manchester United should still be 433 in this game, full offense and defense." Since coming to Manchester United, Mourinho's coaching style has changed. From the previous bias towards defense to bias towards offense. ”
The big-mouthed Dunphy joked: "With LIL, the most powerful forward combination in the Premier League, if you play a defensive counterattack, I think the Manchester United hierarchy will definitely fire Mourinho's squid." ”
Fat Bob added: "Now we have the Chelsea game list. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, back three Cesar Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Toni Rudiger. Oh? Four midfielders? They are Moses, N'Golo Kante, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Marcos. Three strikers: Cesc Fabregas, Pedro, Morata. Conte made a surprising and bold attempt. Are they going to play against Manchester United? ”
Manchester United's dressing room.
Jose Mourinho gave his final pre-match mobilization to his disciples: "In the first 10 rounds of the league, you have proved that Manchester United is recovering with one victory after another. Now, Stamford Bridge! Chelsea are like a mountain in the way of Manchester United's revival! Kick the mountain to pieces! The road ahead of us will be clear! ”
Captain Valencia led the crowd of players to shout: "Glory to Manchester United!" ”
"Glory to Manchester United!"
Valencia led a group of teammates into the tunnel of players.
In the tunnel, Cesc Fabregas, Pedro, Alvaro Morata 。。。。。 The Chelsea players are already standing there with their eyes firmly on it.
Alvaro Morata has been in red-hot form this season. In the standings, he beat Ibrahimovic and Lukaku, ranking behind Liu Yun.
Morata, 25, stretched out his hand to Liu Yun, a 46-year-old lieutenant beside him.
"Hey, old lieutenant. I've been following your game lately! Rest assured, I won't be merciful in this game. Also, on the shooter list, I will surpass you sooner or later! ”
Morata has a look in his eyes with an admiration for his opponent.
Liu Yun shook Morata's hand and said something that made Pogba laugh in the back.
"Okay, I wish you success!" This was originally Liu Yunhua's national humility. In the eyes of Westerners such as Pogba, it is cold humor.
Players from both sides enter and pick sides. The referee blows the whistle and the game begins!
The red and blue battle really lived up to its name, and the two teams started to attack each other as soon as they came up!
Just two minutes into the game, Cesc Fabregas broke through Valencia's defence on the left flank. Xiaofa's vision is one of the best among all Premier League players.
He made a long pass with a big foot and moved the ball wide to Sabre Pedro on the right flank.
Pedro has a big gap in front of him, and the Sabres are players who start with speed. Accelerate in-cut! Red Devils guard Bailly grabs!
Pedro didn't stick to the ball and knocked it straight to Morata!
Morata forced a close-range shot from close range under Phil Jones' close defense!
Fortunately, under the pressure of Phil Jones' defense, Morata's shot was not on target, and the ball was put into anti-aircraft guns.
Chelsea's fluid attacking style sent the United squad out in a cold sweat. At the same time, the fans at Stamford Bridge erupted in cheers.
Look at Manchester United, it's just a knock-out attack, and the best is yet to come.
However, Manchester United is not a fish belly to be slaughtered! They're going to color it right away!
Three minutes later, Rashford instigated an attack in midfield and slotted the ball straight to the old lieutenant Liu Yun in front.
Liu Yun took the ball to a sudden stop and changed direction and passed Kante. David Lewis appeared on his front.
In the face of the defense of Brazilian defender David Luiz, Liu Yun was unusually calm.
He flicked a bull's tail, which seemed to be about to pass. In an instant, Liu Yun suddenly passed the ball to Ibrahimovic on the right side of the edge of the penalty area.
Ibrahimovic dribbles into the box. Cesar Azpilicueta came up to defend. Seeing that there was no chance to break through, Ibrahimovic simply handed the ball back to Liu Yun at the edge of the penalty area again.
The moment Liu Yun received the ball, he keenly found that Lukaku on the right side was unmarked!
He received the pass and kicked the ball out of the way and stuffed it directly to Lukaku on the right side of the penalty area!
Lukaku kicks up! Hit a half-high shot! The ball flies straight to the right side of the goal.
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reacted quickly and made a sideways save to get the ball in check!
The pitch erupted in cheers at Stamford Bridge again.
On the commentary seat, the big-mouthed Dunphy said: "LIL has a beautiful cooperation in the front court!" Romelu Lukaku finishes the shot! Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been consistent! He confiscated the ball. Haha, just 6 minutes into the game, there was a threatening attack on each side! This game is really Mars hitting the Earth! ”
Fat Bob said, "Yes. The red and blue battle is a game that both teams cannot afford to lose. And this game is also a matchup between the top and second place in the Premier League. The result directly determines who will get the top spot in this round. After 10 rounds of the league, the situation of Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea in the standings has begun to take shape. A direct dialogue between these three teams, each one is a battle of the spotlight! ”
Chelsea fans shouted hoarsely from the stands to cheer on the home team.
As long as Lukaku and Nemanja Matic, two Chelsea veterans, get the ball, they will immediately usher in a wave of "traitors" from the fans! Traitor! Insults.
Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic were unimpressed. They are real big-picture players. What is the invective of the fans?