Liverpool's away win over Reading was a bit of a thrill, but the result was expected by all, and if Liverpool couldn't even beat Reading, they would not be eligible to compete for the title with the Red Devils Manchester United and the Blues Chelsea.

There was little to celebrate after the game, as they bowed to the roughly 1,000 Liverpool fans who came to support them, applauded and went back to the dressing room.

In the past, players like Chen Yu and Steven Gerrard would be interviewed by reporters on the spot, but today, Liverpool's stars seem to feel that there is nothing to say about the game, and they have not been interviewed.

After the game, the time was just 17 o'clock, and it was completely possible to rush back to Liverpool that night, considering that the game between Manchester United and Portsmouth would be played at 17:15, if you go back to Liverpool now, there will be no time to watch the game, although Manchester United will beat Portsmouth 99% away, but the backward side will always have a trace of illusion, Liverpool's coaching staff still decided to stay in Reading for two more hours, and then go back to Liverpool after dinner, and take a look at the game between Manchester United and Portsmouth by the way.

Although it was said that they were watching Manchester United's game, the players did not want to eat at all, and everyone was glued to the TV screen to watch the battle between Manchester United and Portsmouth while eating.

In fact, there is not only a gap in strength between Portsmouth and Manchester United, Manchester United has also won all the last 5 meetings between the two sides, but before that, Manchester United was defeated twice at Fratton Park and failed to score, and Manchester United also lost to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League, indicating that their form is not good, and there is a life-and-death battle with PSV Eindhoven in midweek, which makes Liverpool's players and coaches have a little illusion.

Portsmouth are now ninth in the English table and, like Reading, have some hope of qualifying for the UEFA Cup, especially after the defeat of Reading ahead of them, Portsmouth's desire to win is even stronger.

After the start of the game, Portsmouth played proactively, and did not appear to hold back because the opponent was the British giant Manchester United, and the intention to pick up points at their home stadium was very obvious.

Manchester United, who played with most of the main force, played very steadily and patiently, and they mastered the rhythm of the game with their ability to pass and control the ball that was a step above their opponents, controlling the situation on the field, and not giving Portsmouth a chance to attack.

Manchester United are the most successful team in the history of the country, and compared to some of the other giants, the calmness and composure of the team against the belly of the fish are the fundamental reason why they have always been at the top of the league.

The first shot of the game came from home side Portsmouth, when Matthew Taylor's cross from wide was headed in by Kanu from close range, but United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar was so focused that he comfortably held it in his arms.

The Reds then went back in colour when Ronaldo broke through with the ball and was brought down from 3o yards after passing two of them, and Ronaldo's free-kick went straight wide of the left-hand post.

Man Utd then took control of the game, led by Ronaldo, Paul Scholes and Wayne Rooney, and Manchester United launched a series of onslaught attacks on Portsmouth, firmly holding Portsmouth in their own half.

It was only after 35 minutes that the Liverpool players turned their attention to the wine table and realised that it was almost impossible to expect Portsmouth to beat Manchester United, who would not be able to capsize in the gutter even if they were preparing for the Champions League in midweek.

But at this time, a miracle was born, Portsmouth, who had been passively beaten, scored in the 36th minute Manchester United midfielder Richardson stopped the ball at the back and was stealed by Portsmouth's midfielder O'Neal, O'Neill passed to Muwaruvari when the Manchester United players were rushing towards him, Muwaruali unexpectedly got this opportunity, and did not think about how to deal with it, adjusted it, and shot directly from the yard.

Van der Sar reacted quickly and flew to save the ball, but in a hurry, Van der Sar saved the ball in front of Portsmouth midfielder Matthew Taylor, who stabbed home before Rio Ferdinand to score his first league goal of the season and unexpectedly give Portsmouth the lead.

The Manchester United players were almost stunned by the opponent's goal in an absolute advantage, but Portsmouth was not able to seize the opportunity to continue to extend the score, giving United time to breathe.

Manchester United were the best club in England after all, but they adjusted after two or three minutes, and the demonic United then launched a tidal wave of attacks on Portsmouth.

Seeing Manchester United explode, Liverpool's players began to bet on when Manchester United would equalize, and the vast majority of Liverpool players thought that a stubborn defense like Portsmouth's was entirely possible for Manchester United to equalize in the remaining five minutes of the first half, with only Bellamy and Pennant betting on Manchester United to lose.

The first half was too short and Portsmouth's defence was united and lucky, with Ronaldo's shot from outside the box hitting the post; Carrick's shot from the penalty spot goes wide of the post; O'Shea's cross from the right was cleared and Rooney's volley from yards out went wide of the far corner; In stoppage time of the final half, Ronaldo chested the ball on the left side of the penalty area, but Lauren was able to clear the ball before the Portuguese could shoot. United will have no time to equalise in the first half.

Richardson, who had made a mistake that led to Portsmouth's goal at half-time, was substituted and the snowy Ryan Giggs came on as United launched a frantic comeback from the first minute of the second half.

Portsmouth continued to swing the bucket, but after Sir Alex Ferguson's midfield adjustments, Manchester United were in a completely different state than in the first half, and less than 18 seconds into the game, substitute Ryan Giggs passed through Rooney, Rooney pushed the goal, but the linesman misjudged it to be offside.

As it was the start of the second half, United did not think the misjudgment would affect the overall situation, and they did not protest too strongly before continuing to attack.

Manchester United's attacking power is the strongest this season except for Liverpool in the second half, comprehensive throughout the season, Manchester United is stronger than Liverpool, Portsmouth only defends and does not attack, it is impossible to hold, but today's Portsmouth seems to be blessed by God, in the second half of the 45-minute game, Manchester United hit three posts, and they only scored Manchester United's half, not a single shot on goal, but once again broke through the door of Manchester United.

In the 89th minute, Matthew Taylor, who scored the first goal for Portsmouth, made a direct pass, and Ferdinand tried to pass back to the goalkeeper under pressure from Portsmouth substitute striker Lualua, but Van der Sar had already attacked, and the ball slowly rolled into the empty goal. Portsmouth were extremely fortunate to have a huge advantage to take the lead and almost seal the win.

At this time, Liverpool and Chelsea were even more frantic than Portsmouth and had been following the game so much that they almost rushed out into the streets to celebrate Rio Ferdinand's own goal.

Liverpool and Chelsea chased from the beginning of the season to the end of the season, and at this time, they finally saw the light of day.

The Reds were in a frenzy as they pressed on the attack, and in the 9o minute, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the most efficient substitute, fired a shot from Portsmouth goalkeeper James and O'Shea fired into the back of the net to give United an equaliser within a minute.

Referee Riley then gave a U-minute long stoppage time, which not only caused the Portsmouth coach to protest, but also Liverpool and Chelsea people angrily scolded him as blatant help United cheat.

But at this time, Portsmouth became more calm, they played good balls in the U minutes of stoppage time, they no longer played big buckets, but played quality counter-attacks, and tried to spend as much time as possible in the United half.

Manchester United were stunned by the sudden change in Portsmouth, they changed all the attacking players at the moment, the defense was very poor, and they must not be able to stand Portsmouth's counterattack like this, so they could only commit frequent fouls, and as a result, most of the time was spent in the midfield and their own half.

By the time United reacted, half of stoppage time had passed, and with Portsmouth defending again, time was running out for United when Norwegian baby-faced killer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's shot from inside the box was blocked by the post again, and United's final equaliser efforts were in vain, and they were unexpectedly beaten away by Portsmouth.

When the 96 minutes of the game ended, the Liverpool players no longer had the intention of drinking and eating, they all rushed to the outside of the restaurant to cheer, hard to catch up with 19 rounds, they finally tied Manchester United in points, when Chen Yu did not come back, they were up to 17 points behind, but after Chen Yu returned to 19 rounds, they did not lose a point, fully recovered 17 points, and now the gap between them and Manchester United is only goal difference. 13 goal difference, so that a quarter of the fate has been in Liverpool's own hands, even if Manchester United can beat all opponents, including Chelsea, Liverpool as long as they can equal these 13 goal difference, they can also win the title against Manchester United.

Although it is almost impossible to chase 13 goal difference in six rounds, there is still theoretical hope after all, and it is much better than looking at Manchester United's face before, and the fate is completely in the hands of others.

After the game, the Manchester United coaches complained with regret and depression that their luck was too bad, they hit a U post in a game, and gave the opponent an own goal, such luck, no team can win, but Ferguson believes that fate is still in the hands of Manchester United, as long as they can win the last U game, then the championship is still Manchester United.

And Liverpool and Chelsea will definitely not forget to pour a handful of salt on Manchester United's wounds at this time, and then Mourinho held a press conference, thinking that Chelsea's opportunity has come, as long as they beat Manchester United in the 34th round, the title will be Chelsea's.

Benitez is a little more reserved than Mourinho, he returned to Liverpool the next day to hold a press conference, Benitez said that Manchester United gave Liverpool and Chelsea a chance, they must seize it, Benitez believes that Manchester United is still in the best situation now, but Liverpool can already partially control their own destiny, for the final championship, Benitez believes that the battle between Manchester United and Chelsea is decisive, he is optimistic about Chelsea and Manchester United draw in the 34th round, and Liverpool is at the top.

After the game, the entire British Isles and almost all the European media believed that United's defeat at Fratton Park was decisive, a game that cost United all the advantages they had accumulated this season, and now they had to fight to the death against Chelsea, who were eyeing them from behind, and even more disadvantagedly, Liverpool were waiting for the opportunity to compete for the fisherman's profit.

The Times believes that "Ferdinand's stupid return pass ruined the game. ”

The Daily Mail believes Rio Ferdinand is not the only culprit, with United's forward line being the real culprit, winning the game if they scored two goals.

"The Sun" said that because of the failure of Manchester United, England has become more beautiful, compared to Inter Milan in Serie A and Bayern in the Bundesliga to lock the championship early, the championship between England and La Liga is the most exciting.

The most widely read newspaper in Europe, Bild, made a prophetic comment, arguing that the title race for England is only now officially underway, and the final title is likely to go to Liverpool, the most hopeless Reds of the season.

Originally, European bookmakers ranked Manchester United in the first place in the odds of winning the British championship, Liverpool and Chelsea were far behind Manchester United, and after Manchester United was defeated by Portsmouth, Liverpool's odds to win the championship rose sharply, and now it has passed Manchester United, and Chelsea has also risen to the same position as Manchester United, which also shows that in the eyes of professional gamblers, Liverpool has become the favorite to win the league.

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