4 to 2.

This is the final score of Manchester United against Stoke City in the 22nd round of the Premier League.

The Times reported on the match that day.

"Although the result looks like Manchester United have a clear advantage, those who have watched the game know that it was a tortuous process.

"There was even a moment when Manchester United's morale plummeted.

"But luckily, their hero struck.

"After being equalized 2-2 by her opponent, Xia stepped up.

It only took him a minute to score again and give his team the lead again.

And the assist in the final stage of the game helped Ibrahimovic seal the win.

In the end, 4-2 won the game.

"Compared to Pogba, who had a flash of inspiration in the first half,

"Xia is the true son of Manchester United.

"He's been so consistent!

"With Xia's strength, I can only play in the Europa League this season, which is a pity.

"I can't wait to return to Manchester United in the Champions League next season!"

As a non-local media, it is rare to be able to praise Xia Xing so much.

It is enough to see Xia Xing's outstanding performance and Manchester United's wonderful performance.

Although the opening stages of the second half were a bit distracted, Mourinho still praised his team's performance.

In addition to the regular holiday on January 22 after the game, he also took an extra half-day off for everyone to have a good rest.

The players are in a good mood.

After this game, Manchester United will play two cup games next.

An EFL Cup semi-final second leg, an FA Cup fourth round tie.

The two matches were played over four days, and the time was tight.

But after all, the opponent is not strong, and Mourinho doesn't care so much, so it is still a lineup of substitutes and young players.

Especially the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final against Hull City on 27 January is no longer important.

Because of the 6-0 in the first game, the suspense of this second-leg game has already been lost.

Manchester United even sent most of the youth team players to the pitch to get a feel for it.

Xia Xing and Pogba did not play, and Manchester United's organizational responsibility was handed over to Spaniard Herrera.

Looking at Hull City, this game is also a full bench lineup, and there are a number of youth team players.

Their ideas are smart.

With six goals down in the first leg, it is impossible to rely on this game to turn the tables.

Even if United come off the bench, it's not something they can take lightly.

Even if it were possible to win, it would not be possible to get a six-goal difference.

In the end, Manchester United, who were all substitutes, defeated Hull City 2-0 and reached the EFL Cup final with an aggregate score of 8-0.

Their final opponent was Southampton.

This result means that their first title of the season is almost in advance.

It is worth mentioning that the best Manchester United player in this game was Sergio Romero.

As Manchester United's No. 2 goalkeeper and the main goalkeeper of the Argentine national team, Romero has been criticized since the moment he joined Manchester United.

Many people say that he wasted his talent and talent, and just came to the team he liked, even if he didn't have a main position.

But Romero has no regrets.

As a die-hard Manchester United fan, Romero is definitely one of the Manchester United players that Xia Xing admires the most.

Even if you play as a substitute, you have to stay at Manchester United, it's really love.

However, even when he is on the bench, Romero is often able to put on a good performance.

For example, in this game, the opponent attacked a lot, but Romero made a high and low block to keep the goal from losing.

After the game, even the Manchester Evening News published an article praising it.

"Manchester United are so lucky to have both the Spanish national team and the Argentine national team at the same time."

And that's not the end of it.

Three days later, in the FA Cup, Manchester United travelled to Wigan Athletic.

In line with the principle of rotating substitutes in domestic cup competitions, Mourinho still discharged half of the substitutes.

This time, Xia Xing got the opportunity to start, bringing several young people such as Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford, as well as youth team players.

The game was also 2-0, with Xia Xing providing two assists to help Lingard score twice and win smoothly.

And this game was also Romero's wonderful performance, trying to keep the goal in check.

In two consecutive domestic cup competitions, Manchester United passed easily.

Next, they continue to compete in the Premier League.

Throughout the month of February, Manchester United was in full swing on the fourth front.

On February 2, in the 23rd round of the Premier League, he played Hull City at home.

On February 6, in the 24th round of the Premier League, he played Leicester City at home.

On February 11, in the 25th round of the Premier League, he played Watford at home.

On February 17, the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals, at home against Saint-Etienne.

On February 20, the fifth round of the FA Cup, away against Blackburn.

On 23 February, the second leg of the Europa League quarter-finals was played away to Saint-Etienne.

On February 26, the 26th round of the Premier League, away to Manchester City.

On March 1, the final of the English League Cup, the opponent was Southampton.

In less than 30 days, eight fights, and many heavyweight battles.

Mourinho is under a lot of pressure.

Thankfully, there is a buffer, and there are three Premier League games in early February to make fitness and form adjustments to the team.

Ahead of your Europa League rivals, city rivals and EFL Cup finals with a better mental outlook.

On 2 February, Old Trafford welcomed Hull City once again.

From 11 January to 2 February, United have met Hull City three times in a row.

It's a little annoying.

And also won hemp.

The two semi-finals of the English League Cup, one 6-0 and the other 2-0, are the same as chopping melons and vegetables.

Now it's time to meet again in the Premier League.

Back in the first half, Paul Pogba was sent off against Hull City, and United played 10 and 11, and finally got through with Xia Xing's goal.

This is no longer the case, Manchester United are well ahead of the league and Hull City simply can't afford to watch.

Manchester United, on the other hand, have been recovering well from two domestic cup ties.

In this game, it is the main force again.

Can Hull City withstand such Manchester United?

The answer, of course, is no!

As soon as the game began, United opened up quickly.

It's Xia Xing's possession on the left side again, and he calmly crosses diagonally to the middle!

Pogba followed up quickly, 30 meters from the goal, and raised his foot to shoot!

The ball hits the top right corner of the goal!

1 to 0!

Manchester United scored first!

Immediately afterwards, Pogba also provided a wonderful assist.

Hanging into the goal, Ibrahimovic header back!

The ball falls into the net!

2 to 0!

In the second half, it was Rooney's curling shot from outside the box!

The ball goes around the goalkeeper's fingers and is inserted into the net!

3 to 0!

In the end, Manchester United beat Hull City by three goals!

Facing Manchester United in a row, Hull City have conceded 11 goals in three games!

They were completely convinced!

(End of chapter)