In the 60th minute of the second half, Mourinho simply used up three substitutions.

It's Ibrahimovic, Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick again, with the veteran trio going off the pitch.

This season, as long as the game is stable, Mourinho will let the three veterans come down to rest.

In his tactical system, as long as the trio can stay in good shape, then he wants to be able to start them.

As for the fitness problems of the veterans, Mourinho also paid special attention.

As long as there is a chance, let the three veterans have a good rest.

In this case, the three of them also understand the coach's hard work and are grateful.

Even if the three of them are off the field, there are still Xia Xing and Pogba on the court.

There are also substitutes for Manchester United's academy talents Rashford, Jesse Lingard and other players.

Next, the goal continues.

Two substitutes scored a goal each to make it 5-2.

Such an outcome was quite cruel for Saint-Etienne.

However, the French fans were relieved to think that their opponent was such a strong Manchester United.

There is the Golden Ball winner Xia Xing, Mr. Pogba, the former first person in Ligue 1 Ibrahimovic, Rooney, Carrick......

With such a team, it makes sense for us to win.

In the end, the French dark horse regretfully left the stage of the Europa League.

Manchester United, on the other hand, continued to soar.

Two days later, in the draw, Manchester United's quarter-final opponents were announced.

Rostov from the Russian Premier League.

This opponent is stronger than Saint-Etienne, but it is not in the eyes of Manchester United.

The quarter-finals of the Europa League are just around the corner!

While the Reds are ready for European competition, they still have a few big games to play.

Three days after the win over Saint-Etienne, United are facing one of the biggest league events of the season – the second round of the Manchester derby.

Three days after this game, Manchester United will face their first title contest of the season – the EFL Cup final.

Both games are very important.

If it were someone else, with a 10-point lead in the league points, maybe they would rotate appropriately and focus on the EFL Cup final.

After all, it's just a Premier League game against Manchester City, and even if you lose, it's not a big deal.

The EFL Cup final is the most important.

But Mourinho is the opposite.

In this EFL Cup final, Mourinho played with all the main forces!

Even though their players have just played a Europa League game, Mourinho still hasn't opted for rotation!

On the training ground, he told the players solemnly: "If you want to rest, wait until Manchester City is overturned!" ”

The players also responded to Mourinho with a shout with serious expressions!

"Go and knock down Manchester City!"

On 26 February, three days after the end of the second leg of Manchester United's Europa League quarter-finals, the Reds finally ushered in this heavyweight matchup.

In the face of Guardiola's all-main lineup, Mourinho also went all out.

In fact, in Mourinho's mind, the Manchester derby is only secondary.

The main reason why he had to go all out in this game was that he wanted to win against Pep Guardiola.

This pair of old partners, old friends, and old rivals reunited in the Premier League.

For both sides, they were looking forward to victory.

The rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona was not enough, and this game is coming!

On the sidelines, Mourinho shook hands with Pep Guardiola and it looked like the two were chatting well.

But everyone knows that each of them is holding back their energy.

"Man, you've been in good form lately, leading the Premier League and reaching the round of 16 in the Europa League."

"You're not bad either, huh."

"But in this game your lead is going to be reduced to seven points, and Manchester City must win."

"No way, Manchester United's lead is about to turn into 13 points!"

"Then let's see."

Jose Mourinho is still strong and Pep Guardiola is also tough.

This pair of familiar opponents, who can no longer be familiar, are fighting again!

The referee's whistle blows, and the game begins!

Manchester United and Manchester City both lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation for this match.

Manchester United played with all the main players, Xia Xing, Pogba, Wayne Rooney, Ibrahimovic and other players all appeared.

The same was true for Manchester City, with Sergio Aguero, Kevin De Bruyne, Leroy Sane, Raheem Sterling, Yaya Toure and others all starting.

Such a sparkling collision starts from the first minute!

The last time we met, Manchester United beat Manchester City 4-2.

Xia Xing has three passes and one shot, and is the absolute star of Manchester United.

This game is still very active.

Against Manchester City, Xia Xing often played at the top level.

Even when he didn't return to Manchester United, he did so during his time at Leicester City.

Is this the blood of the Red Devils flowing in the body?

This game has just begun, and Xia Xing directly opened the crit!

Possess the ball in the midfield and suddenly advance along the middle with the ball!

Carrick went to the left side to fill in and gave up the middle to Xia Xing!

Xia Xing passed the ball to Pogba, Pogba passed forward with a short pass, and Xia Xing accelerated to catch the ball!

The two made a wonderful two-on-one cooperation!

About 37 meters away from the goal, Xia Xing did not wait for Pogba to sprint forward and expect to receive the ball again, but shot directly with his feet!

The ball slices through the sky and into the far corner of the goal!

1 to 0!

Manchester United scored first!

Break the ice!

It was the 9th minute of the game!

However, Manchester City are not to be messed with.

As the third place in the league next behind, they still maintain the expectation of the league title.

In the 18th minute of the game, Aguero received a half-high cross from De Bruyne and stabbed it into the net in front of the goal!

1 to 1!

The two sides are back on the same starting line!

In the next period, the two sides began to fight hard in the midfield.

Manchester City, in particular, had an exceptionally fierce confrontation today.

Pep Guardiola is a technical style of play and pays attention to passing control, but even so, his Manchester City players are not afraid of physical confrontation at all!

In midfield, Yaya Toure and Fernandinho swept away, putting Manchester United's attacking pressure in midfield.

Both men are top-notch in terms of physicality, speed and strength, as well as world-class defensiveness.

Such a top-level double back is really the envy of Mourinho.

However, on Manchester United's side, Mourinho's line-up today is also very targeted.

The veteran Carrick did not start, and the strong Fellaini partnered Xia Xing.

Compared to their opponents, the two are also physically and defensively excellent.

Especially Xia Xing, his technical characteristics are more obvious.

Not only can you break the ball, but you can also play the ball quickly and pose a threat.

In the 40th minute of the first half, Xia Xing decisively broke the ball, making De Bruyne, who was inserted forward with the ball, stumble and the ball was stabbed!

Fellaini next to him quickly followed and crossed diagonally to the left wing!

At this point, Rooney cruised to the left, received the ball, and knocked it horizontally!

Pogba plugged in the back!

Kick Shot!

The ball hits the net!

2 to 1!

Manchester United scored another goal!

Wonderful fit!

(End of chapter)