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All they have to do is put their minds into the FA Cup and Champions League finals!

Liverpool will face Manchester United in the FA Cup final first!

Although the FA Cup title cannot be compared with the Champions League winner, the Liverpool team still takes this final very seriously!

At this point, Liverpool don't need to be as secretive as before. At this point, a fool doesn't want to win a Grand Slam and achieve a quadruple crown!

There may be concerns that pushing too hard in the FA Cup final will affect Liverpool's performance in the Champions League final.

But in Benitez's view, that's not a problem. There was a week between the FA Cup final and the Champions League final, which was enough to recuperate.

As long as the players don't get injured in this game!

Benitez also believes that while Liverpool and Manchester United are in a hostile relationship. But giants like Manchester United certainly don't bother to use lethal tactics against Liverpool.

What's more, the Liverpool team now represents the entire Premier League, and if Manchester United makes any outrageous moves in the FA Cup final, it will inevitably not escape the criticism of the media and fans.

Although Ferguson is hostile to Liverpool, he will definitely not do such a detrimental thing to others!

This FA Cup final was a game of complete know-how for both sides, with little to no change. When the time comes, the winner of the game will be decided by who is in better shape and who plays better on the spot!

In the past few days, Benitez's preparation training has also been arranged very targeted. It can be said that Manchester United is the most familiar league opponent of every Liverpool coach! Rafa Benitez is no exception, and the two league meetings have given him a deep understanding of the Red Devils.

The solid tactical homework I usually do also played a good role in the preparation before the game!

All Benitez has to do is wait for the final! ――

The Premier League has come to an end, but in England it's not the end of the season. The FA Cup final of the season will be staged at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, and it will be the final show of the season!

The participants in this big drama are also very eye-catching, the Red Devils Manchester United and the Red Army Liverpool - two of the strongest rivals in English football!

It's also a game known as the "English Derby"!

Manchester United have won the FA Cup 10 times as Premier League giants, but the Reds have had a somewhat unsatisfactory run in the competition in recent years and have not tasted a final for five years. This time, he finally eliminated his old rival Arsenal and entered the final, but the opponent was another old rival, Liverpool!

The league and Champions League are already coming to an early end, and if they don't want to have a season, Ferguson and his team will have to win the FA Cup final!

Already after the knockout of Arsenal, Welshman Ryan Giggs was looking forward to the final and said he would definitely win the FA Cup in his hometown.

Last Saturday's final league game, Manchester United beat Aston Villa 2-0 away, and the players were very positive, which was also the result of Ferguson's pre-match mobilization, "You have to give it your all to qualify for the FA Cup in Cardiff." ”

Before the game, Gary Neville also released a message on behalf of the team that he must eat the Reds, "If we can show the fighting spirit at Villa Park last week, it will be difficult for Liverpool to stop us forward!" In fact, when we are on the right track, no one can stop us. ”

Howard, the American goalkeeper who confirmed the start, said: "Although I have been fighting for a season, I don't want to rest at this time, and now I feel great."

Of course, Ferguson also had headaches. First up is the injury, with Sylvester set to miss the game with an injury, captain Keane is struggling to recover from a groin strain and has already been involved in training on Tuesday, and if he can start, Keane will become the first player to play in six FA Cup finals since World War II. However, Gary Neville advises against risking Keane: "He's important for us, but the starters need to be 100 per cent fit. In the 1995 final, we started Bruce, who had just returned from injury, but he only played half the game and it affected his form for the rest of the season. ”

Another thing that worried Ferguson was the referee of the game. The FA has announced early on that the referee for this game will be Jeff Winter. Those familiar with the Premier League know that Winter and Alex Ferguson still have a lot of festive seasons.

Especially when Manchester United met Newcastle United earlier this season, O'Brien savagely tackled Ryan Giggs, Winter did not show a red card, and as a result, an angry Ferguson kicked the ball in his hand, and Winter rushed forward to show the red card to the lord, and did not hesitate to invite him to the stands.

In the Manchester derby in February this year, it was again Winter who was the referee. As a result, Gary Neville was shown a red card because Winter believed that Neville was deliberately headbutted McManaman, and Ferguson vented his frustration after the game: "This decision is simply ridiculous, and Winter's approach only makes the situation more confusing."

In contrast, the Liverpool team likes Winter, who has awarded a total of 3 penalties this season, 2 of which went to Liverpool, although there are no problems with both penalties, but it is obviously a very good sign for the Liverpool team!

It is worth mentioning that this game is the last game of the 48-year-old Winter before retiring, and I don't know if Ferguson will be planted in his hands this time.

On top of that, for Manchester United, this FA Cup final was a veritable revenge fight.

Liverpool beat Manchester United at Old Trafford in the penultimate round of the league, and the image of celebrating the title on Manchester United's turf has always haunted him. After that game, he told the media that he would take revenge in the FA Cup final!

As the game approached, Ferguson once again expressed his determination to take revenge: "That game was the most humiliating game of my coaching career, there was no one! Letting Liverpudlians celebrate on our turf felt like a knife in my heart! I'm sure Manchester United fans feel the same way! In this FA Cup final, we won't let history repeat itself! We're going to break Liverpool's quadruple dream! ”

Ruud van Nistelrooy, who missed the win against Liverpool due to injury, returned from injury ahead of the game, saying: "I watched Liverpool win the title at our home stadium from the stands in that game. It tasted terrible. Unfortunately, I couldn't use a goal on the pitch to stop Liverpool in that game. This time, I'm back from injury and I'll make up for the goal from the last game in this final! ”

Paul Scholes, who also missed the last game, was suspended for accumulating yellow cards, and unlike Ruud van Nistelrooy, he was also full of anticipation for the game: "It was a huge regret for me not to play in that game! Otherwise, I would definitely be on the pitch to help the team stop Liverpool! We may not be able to stop them from winning the title, but at least we can deny them the opportunity to celebrate at Old Trafford! It's a shame that my teammates couldn't do that! God gave us a chance to get revenge in the FA Cup final! We won't miss this opportunity! ”――

Compared to Manchester United, Liverpool also have a good record in the FA Cup, they have won the FA Cup final six times, the most recent was the treble season in 01!

For Manchester United's statement, the Liverpool team also made a strong response!

Benitez said in an interview: "I still can't forget the taste of winning a trophy at Old Trafford! Maybe the Manchester United will want to get their revenge with this FA Cup final, but I would say that if we can beat them at Old Trafford, maybe the same result will be at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff! ”

Reds captain Hyypia also expressed his anticipation for the final: "The game between us and Manchester United is called the 'English derby' and it's obviously not enjoyable to only have such a great match happen twice a season. God gave us a third chance this season! We were unbeaten in the last two times against Manchester United and I can't think of any reason not to go ahead with this game! ”

As the new generation of Liverpool's leaders, Gerrard replied: "Which is important? In terms of the important surnames of the competition, it is obviously the Champions League that has a higher standard. But this year is different, because the final is against Manchester United! When the opponent is Manchester United, it is necessary for Liverpool to give it their all even in a warm-up game. What's more, it's still a final! There is no doubt that we will play this FA Cup final with the mentality of playing a Champions League final! ”

The Reds' striker Owen has wonderful memories in the FA Cup final, in the FA Cup final in 01, facing the Gunners Arsenal, Owen helped the Reds have the last laugh with a wonderful goal that went down in FA Cup history, and added a very important honor to the five-crown hegemony!

When asked about this goal, Owen put a faint smile on his face: "That goal is definitely one of the best memories of my career, and this goal can even be compared to the goal I scored against Argentina in the 98 World Cup!" Yes, to reach the FA Cup final again and I hope to score again! ”

As the most talked-about player among the two teams, Chen Xi was indispensable for an interview before the game. He was the most recent of the two teams to win the FA Cup last time!

Last season, it was under his leadership that Tottenham swept old rivals Arsenal 6-1 in the FA Cup final of the "North London Derby". Chen Xi contributed an incredible double hat trick of goals and assists in that final!

Chen Xi's performance is also the craziest achievement in the history of the FA Cup in the past century!

When asked if he could create such a miracle again in this final, Chen Xi also had a rare low-key appearance: "I can't expect that kind of performance!" It was a crazy game and 6-1 was definitely not a true reflection of the quality between the two teams. But that's exactly what we did! I think it's hard to repeat that in this year's FA Cup. Of course, I don't think anything has changed in my desire for victory and championships! I hope to be able to contribute to the team again in this game! Whether it's a goal or an assist! ”

In this way, before the game started, the two teams showed their desire for the championship and their determination to win!

However, it is clear that the outcome of the game is not something that can be separated by words alone. In the end, you still need to fight on the field to determine the final champion! ――

The Liverpool squad arrived in Cardiff a day early and had an acclimatisation session at the Cardiff Millennium Stadium!

Liverpool are no strangers to this place, having just lifted the Carabao Cup here two months ago!

Interestingly, the League Cup final two months ago was just as much a big fight as this one!

Last time out, Liverpool were drawn at home and were able to walk onto the pitch at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff wearing their red shirt. Only this time, fate seems to favor the Red Devils and Manchester United, who will wear the red shirt in this red and red matchup, and at the same time enjoy the home team's dressing room, which has the "myth of the North dressing room"!

Whenever there is a major final of a superstar at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, the "North Dressing Room Myth" and the "South Dressing Room Curse" are inevitably brought out for hype.

The media believe that God is helping the Red Devils and Manchester United to break Liverpool's unbeaten and monopoly position!

Howard of The Sun said that in the case of Manchester United and Liverpool, such details will determine the outcome of the game! Therefore, he is optimistic that the Red Devils Manchester United will take out Liverpool at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, breaking the unbeaten golden body of the Liverpool team this season and the dream of a quadruple!

It is said that the enemy of the enemy is a friend, even if the Arsenal team and Manchester United supported by Howard are also rivals in the Premier League, but in front of Liverpool, who has been particularly strong this season, Howard feels that Manchester United has become cute!

Of course, after Howard, who was against Chen Xi everywhere, made remarks. As Chen Xi's royal media, Johnson of "Every Telegraph" stood up to support Chen Xi. He gave the example of last season's FA Cup final, when Chen Xi and Tottenham Hotspur were also placed in the South Dressing Room, but in the face of the powerful Arsenal team, not only were they not hindered by the curse, but they played a rare big score in the "North London Derby"!

This example, which just happened last season, is obviously very convincing!

Even if the media and fans still believe in the "North Locker Room Myth" and the "South Locker Room Curse", they also think that these things are not valid for Chen Xi. Because he was born to break his fate!

In the team, Chen Xi also used his experience last season to encourage his teammates.

In his words: "Drawn to the South dressing room, except for the poor environment and the can't wear the home team uniform, there is no difference at all!" ”

Originally, English football still believed in such and such a "curse", but this time, with Chen Xi, who had personal experience and even personally created the magical FA Cup final last season, the players of the Liverpool team also let go of their worries and devoted themselves to the final preparations! ――

For this FA Cup final, Liverpool fans showed more enthusiasm than Manchester United fans.

Manchester United fans, who are accustomed to seeing the big scene and see the team win a lot of honors, don't particularly care about this FA Cup final, and it is only because the opponent is Liverpool that some fans have expectations for this game.

Liverpool, on the other hand, are destined to go down in the history books of the team. They don't want a stain on the penultimate game of the season.

As a result, Liverpool fans have decided to come to Cardiff to cheer on the team!

Although the FA will give the same number of tickets to both teams, the number of Liverpool fans entering the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff will be slightly superior because of the initiative of the Liverpool fans.

It's just that Manchester United also have their advantages. That's when they have the national hero of Wales in their team, Ryan Giggs!

The Manchester United winger has been called upon by the FA on several occasions to join the England squad, which is known to have a weakness on the left flank. However, Ryan Giggs flatly refused, choosing to stay in Wales.

Such a choice cost a world-class superstar like Ryan Giggs the biggest stage of the World Cup, but it won the hearts of Welsh fans!

Even after the first three perfect performances at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Chen Xi has won the support of many Welsh fans, but in front of Giggs, a national hero, Chen Xi obviously does not have an advantage!

As a result, the two sides will likely have equal numbers of supporters at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, which can accommodate more than 70,000 fans.

Of course, none of these off-the-field factors are the deciding factor in the outcome of a match.

Will it be the united Manchester United team that will complete the revenge or the invincible Liverpool team will continue their unbeaten run...... Everything will be revealed the next afternoon!

(To be continued)