“Glory， glory， Man United，

Glory to Manchester United,

Glory， glory， Man United，

Glory to Manchester United,

Glory， glory， Man United，

Glory to Manchester United,

And the reds go marching on on on.

The Red Legion marched forward. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

Just like the Busby babies in days gone by，

Like those "Busby's kids" in the past,

We'll keep the Red Flags flying high，

We're going to let the Red Devils fly high......"

Before the players were officially on the pitch, the loud singing of Manchester United fans was already flying over Old Trafford. They also know the situation the team is facing, and they are showing their support and encouragement for the team in their own way.

This song is deafening and deeply rooted in the heart, just like the song played on the battlefield before the war in ancient times, which can instantly make people's blood boil and the fighting spirit burn. Listening to it, Li Lei, who was waiting to enter the field in the players' tunnel at this time, couldn't help but stare at each other, clenched his hands, and felt that a stream of blood was boiling in his chest, making him feel the urge to immediately appear on the court to fight, to have a tough confrontation with the opponent.

Whew, come on! Come on!! Come on!!! Li Lei was secretly muttering in his heart, and he couldn't wait.

It is said that time flies very slowly in the eyes of people in a hurry, but there was an accident here in Li Lei. Because he was so anxious that his whole mind was about the game, he didn't even feel anything, and the pre-match ceremony was over in a hurry.

When Keane and Vieira, the two sworn rivals, went to the referee to guess the coin with cold faces, Li Lei and their teammates were already standing in their respective positions, waiting for the game to officially begin.

"Leo—"

"Ferdinand!"

"Leo—"

"Ferdinand!"

......

Just as Li Lei couldn't bear to jump on the goal line, the Manchester United fans at the scene suddenly shouted the name of Rio Ferdinand, who finally started this game again, under the leadership of the Old Trafford DJ, and the shouts soared into the sky!

This is a separate encouragement and support ceremony for their defensive stalwarts, hoping to cheer on Rio Ferdinand in the midst of a suspension, conveying a message - "We have always stood with you!" ”

Li Lei was stunned for a moment, then looked up to see the tall figure wearing Manchester United No. 5, who had not been seen for a while, raising his hands and applauding to show his gratitude to the Manchester United fans for their support.

It's a heartwarming scene that is unique to football culture.

Looking at Ferdinand, who had a resolute face, Li Lei couldn't help but be a little distracted. Although Rio Ferdinand returned to training a few days ago and didn't show anything out of the ordinary, is there really nothing wrong with him? Li Lei didn't know.

As in any other sport in the world, time is precious to any player. Any lengthy injury or suspension can turn a player's career upside down.

In the case of Rio Ferdinand's eight-month ban, will he still be United's main centre-back after his eight-month ban ends? Will someone take the opportunity to replace him during this time? How can he be guaranteed to be in shape at that time? If he loses his starting position, where does he go from here? ......

And so on, these are very realistic, but also very cruel questions. Even if Alex Ferguson were willing to support Rio Ferdinand as he had supported Eric Cantona, he would be under a lot of pressure. Because everyone knows what kind of environment modern professional football is, although the human factor still exists, it cannot occupy a key and main position.

To be honest, in the face of this eight-month ban that could almost ruin his career, Ferdinand, who could behave so calmly and calmly immediately plunged into the preparation for the last few games before the start of the ban period, Li Lei's heart couldn't help but rise a little admiration, this is a real iron man.

After hesitating for a while, Li Lei walked up to Ferdinand's side before the game officially started, and asked him a little stiffly in an encouraging and comforting tone: "How are you, are you okay, Leo?" This kind of comforting work is really not suitable for his character, and no matter what, it is awkward and uncomfortable to do.

After a period of contact, Ferdinand, who already knew Li Lei's temperament, smiled at him gratefully, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "It's okay." Since the FA officials asked me to start the ban on January 1 of '04, then I will work hard in these last few games in '03, and then take the opportunity to take a long break and take a good rest. ”

Although he said it lightly as a joke, Li Lei still sensed a slight depression and loss in his tone. However, Li Lei did not continue to comfort, but nodded and walked away. His previous experience in the slums taught him that some wounds need to be licked and borne by himself, and the comfort of others is often counterproductive.

He should be fine, out of trust in Ferdinand, Li Lei didn't think much about it.

"Toot!"

"Shh!!h

When the referee blew the whistle for the official start of the game and kicked off first, the Arsenal players with the ball at their feet immediately drew a tsunami of shrill boos from the Manchester United fans in the stadium. However, this did not affect the Arsenal players on the pitch in the slightest, and in the face of the frantic pressing of the Manchester United players playing at home, they did not rush forward to press, but calmly began to fall at the back, in order to defuse the high morale of the Manchester United players who were surrounded by the frenzied home atmosphere after the opening.

On the sidelines, Wenger, dressed in a straight suit, standing with his hands on his chest, showing his elegant temperament, is also very calm, and his eyes are full of extraordinary confidence. This is the confidence that Arsenal's impressive results in the new season have given him, and he believes that his talented squad has matured this season and that it is the perfect time to produce results.

Among them, the only thing that displeased him and felt that the fly in the ointment was the defeat to Manchester United in the Community Shield and the first leg of this season's league teaching, and this is also Arsenal's only two defeats in England since the start of the season, which made him feel like a fish in the throat and very unhappy.

He doesn't want Arsenal to win the Premier League this season, only to find that his Arsenal have been wiped out by Manchester United all season and have not won a single game. An entire season at the feet of sworn rival Alex Ferguson? Just thinking about it, Wenger doesn't feel good in his heart, even if he wins the Premier League, he can't make up for it.

So, he came to Old Trafford with the determination to win this Carabao Cup game. Otherwise, he wouldn't have sent all the main squad he could to play in the quarter-finals of the League Cup in the midst of the Premier League's dreaded Christmas schedule.

Of course, his purpose in doing so is not simply to avenge United's two arrows this season. looked at Rio Ferdinand, who was wearing Manchester United's No. 5 shirt on the field, and he was known as a professor, and he had a rare murderous look in his eyes, showing a decisive and decisive strong demeanor.

As the manager of Arsenal, of course, he will not be unaware of the incident of Rio Ferdinand's eight-month ban that has caused a stir in the entire English football world during this time. And the reason why he must win this game is not to knock Manchester United out of the League Cup, so as to take the opportunity to deal another blow to Manchester United, which has been shaken by the Rio Ferdinand incident and whose morale has declined, so as to add trouble to the upcoming Christmas schedule.

The success and success of the Christmas schedule often directly determines whether a team can successfully win the Premier League at the end of the season, which is the consensus of all Premier League managers.

What Wenger wants to do is to take advantage of the sluggish Manchester United to clear the way for Arsenal to win the Premier League this season. While Russian oligarch Abou's Chelsea have become a new force in English football this season, Arsene Wenger's Arsenal's worst enemies are Alex Ferguson and his Manchester United.

Moreover, he also believes that his idea must not be hidden from his old rival Ferguson. Even in this game, Ferguson did not let Ruud van Nistelrooy start, but sent Forlan, Wenger also believes that the old Scottish man who was next to him at this time must have the intention of winning Arsenal at home, and will not let him do his wish easily.

It will not be an easy game, and this is the mental preparation that Wenger has prepared in advance before the game.

However, he will not be conservative and will not be foolish enough to throw away Arsenal's most powerful weapon - the terrifying attacking firepower. After the anger of the Manchester United players in the opening period, they immediately took the opportunity to attack and take the opportunity to take the lead as soon as possible, which was the first tactical arrangement Wenger made in this game.

And, it did work. In the 6th minute of the first half, when the Manchester United players gradually began to slow down the pace of chasing Arsenal's ball-handling players, Arsenal took the opportunity to launch a sneak attack on the field, which made Wenger's eyes on the sidelines instantly brighten, tense his body, and stared at the football on the field, full of anticipation.

It was an attack initiated by Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira. When the French defender won the ball in midfield, he did not slowly fall to his teammates as he did in the previous five minutes, but suddenly accelerated forward, and Keane, who was marking him, was caught off guard. All of a sudden, I was cleaned up by Vieira's sudden change of pace.

At the same time, Arsenal's luxurious attacking group in the front field also pressed forward collectively in an instant, cooperating with Vieira's dribbling and rushing forward, forming a killing opportunity for the door guarded by Li Lei.

In this regard, in the Manchester United team, Li Lei, who was standing on the goal line, terrorized a person who woke up: "Attention! They're coming!! He shouted a reminder to his team-mates as he sparked his 120,000-point stare at the football at Vieira's feet, encapsulating all of Arsenal's attacking players in his super dynamic vision.

Although in the end, Vieira, Thierry Henry, and Bergkamp combined exquisitely and continuously won a chance to directly challenge Li Lei near the big penalty area of the Arsenal captain. But his hurried long-range shot between the arrival of Sylvestre's block, although the force was enough, was a little worse in the angle, and it was not a threat to Li Lei.

Call~!

When Li Lei caught Vieira's shot and pressed it firmly under him, he couldn't help but breathe immediately. Looking up, Vieira's unwilling, angry eyes immediately caught his eye.

Looks like they're coming to me for revenge. Looking at the back of Vieira who immediately turned to leave, Li Lei had insight into the mind of the Arsenal captain.

Someone wants to fight with him? This is what Li Lei has always been most passionate about.

He looked at Vieira's tall back with burning eyes, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curve in an arc.

This arc represents Li Lei's self-confidence, it is like a sharp scimitar, unabashedly sharp.

Cold!

And sharp!!