Manchester United have a goal drought?

Indeed it is.

Three days after the draw with Besiktas, Manchester United have their final Premier League game of September.

Home to Crystal Palace.

Manchester United were lucky in this game, because the opponent's "king of the ball" was injured.

At Crystal Palace, Zaha is their king of the ball, their thighs.

As long as Zaha is present, no one will be scared at Crystal Palace.

As one of the few players in the Premier League who can solve battles, Zaha is very capable.

If it weren't for the lack of instability, I believe his achievements would have been even higher.

After all, he is a player favored by Sir Alex Ferguson.

He didn't play in this game, and Manchester United played a much less difficult game.

The defense line can be boldly pressed, and there is no need to worry about the opponent's ball king riding alone.

However, Manchester United still lacked the ability to score in this game.

In the midfield position, Xia Xing met an old acquaintance today.

Schlupp.

The former Leicester City midfielder is an old acquaintance with Xia Xing.

He was among them during Leicester's five-time Treble season.

He won five crowns with the team, and he had no desire.

He is looking forward to more appearances than staying at Leicester.

In the winter of 2017, he moved to Crystal Palace for 13.8 million euros.

This price is not low.

Since joining Crystal Palace, he has been the team's starting midfielder.

He can play in multiple positions, but he also has excellent speed and strength, and he has a lot of characteristics, which is suitable for this kind of small club.

In this game, he ran and defended in a large area in midfield, causing a lot of problems for Manchester United.

After taking down Lukaku once, Xia Xing pulled Lukaku up.

Lukaku complained: "Xia, when you were at Leicester before, did you develop a well-rounded midfielder......

Xia Xing looked not far away, and Schlupp was expressionless, commanding the defensive line.

His five-time season at Leicester City was just a rotation of players.

But when you come to Crystal Palace, it becomes an absolute midfield thigh.

That's good.

Although he secretly praised his teammates, Xia Xing still had to go all out to help the team score.

The first half was fruitless and the game ended 0-0.

In the second half, it was easy for Manchester United to score.

How Lukaku shot and didn't shoot in this game.

Wayne Rooney and Marcus Rashford were also unlucky goals.

The same goes for Anthony Martial and Juan Mata, who came off the bench.

Herrera and Lingard, who occasionally rushed up, almost missed a long shot.

Lately Manchester United have somehow felt pretty bad shooting on goal.

In this situation, it takes someone to stand up and turn the tide.

The best candidate is, of course......

It's me, naturally!

Pogba dribbled forward and shot from 32 yards from goal!

The ball hit the anti-aircraft gun!

A few minutes later, it was another midfield win of the ball.

He could have passed the ball to Marcus Rashford, who was cutting forward at the far end, but Pogba still chose to shoot from distance!

The ball was kicked into the stands again......

Crystal Palace fans burst into laughter.

The fans in the stands even played volleyball improvised, relaying the ball with their hands.

This embarrassed Pogba considerably.

At this time, Xia Xing came up and whispered to Pogba: "Man, let's be steady, don't be in a hurry to shoot, and look for a chance to pass the ball." ”

Pogba retorted: "The opposite side is so densely crowded, how can you find a chance to pass the ball? I think I should shoot from a distance! ”

Xia Xing shook his head with a serious expression: "Don't worry about shooting from a distance, be steady, don't worry!" ”

Pogba wanted to say something, but in the end he kept it under control.

Okay, listen to you.

Anyway, Rooney has just come off the pitch and you're the captain of the pitch now.

But I can't score when I see it, how can you explain it?

Cut!

In this team, the one who has the most criticism about Xia Xing is Pogba.

It's just that Xia Xing is in the limelight, and Pogba doesn't dare to say anything.

Many veterans in the team take care of Xia Xing, the coaching staff all attach importance to Xia Xing, and Pogba can only admit it.

Even if the management prefers him, he can only be a man with his tail between his legs at this stage.

Xia, I'd rather see how you find a pass in the crowd!

In the 78th minute of the game, both sides had used up all their substitutions.

The formation also changed to 3-4-3 and 5-4-1 respectively.

Palace continued to retreat and they were ready to take a point.

And Xia Xing asked his teammates not to be busy shooting, he began to position in the front and organize the attack.

Up front, United began to pass the ball unhurriedly.

From left to right, the opposing line of defense is dispatched.

Crystal Palace's defence remains tight and on the lookout for United's next moves.

But Manchester United didn't rush and just passed the ball in front of the penalty area.

This wave of seemingly random passes lasted for five minutes.

This left Mourinho a little puzzled.

What does Xia want to do?

Just letting his teammates stabilize and pass the ball slowly was Xia Xing's idea, not Mourinho's.

So Mourinho also didn't understand.

He prefers to have his players in the box and attack the defence.

However, since Xia Xing took the initiative to command the team, he also fully respected Xia Xing's wishes.

Just look at what this kid wants to do.

Eight minutes into possession and Palace have not been able to touch the ball.

Gradually, the Crystal Palace could not bear it.

Their right-back Ward and right-centre-back Sako are a bit more apart.

This is to keep the formation stable for a long time, and there is a laxity.

Xia Xing's eyes lit up!

Golden opportunity!

Facing this Crystal Palace, Xia Xing was very clear.

They don't have the character of Van Dijk, they lack a defensive commander!

So, as long as you keep dragging them, they will show their flaws!

Now, it's time to tear through the defense!

As with the same pass just now, the ball came to Xia Xing's feet.

Xia Xing suddenly accelerated along the left side!

The Crystal Palace defense line instantly tensed!

This guy is going to the side!

But Xia Xing didn't!

He took two steps on the side, cut in quickly, and still walked in the middle!

Accelerate with the ball and rush to the top of the arc of the penalty area!

The Crystal Palace defense line quickly set up and leaned towards Xia Xing!

This guy is definitely going to do it on his own!

Or shoot!

Be sure to guard against him!

Three defenders blocked Xia Xing with the defense of the meat shield!

Xia Xing has no room to shoot!

However, they didn't expect that Xia Xing didn't plan to shoot at all!

Cut inside to the top of the arc of the penalty area, and after a slight adjustment, Xia Xing suddenly picked up a pass!

The ball is in the opposite direction, to the left of the penalty area!

At this moment, Rashford has stepped forward quickly!

Anti-offside success!

In the near corner of the goal, Rashford received Xia Xing's pass steadily!

Don't stop the ball, simply volley!

The ball goes straight into the far corner of the goal!

This time, even Alan Shearer in the live broadcast room stood up and applauded excitedly!

"The ball is in!

"1 to 0!

"Manchester United have finally broken the deadlock!

"More than half of the credit for this goal was Xia's wonderful pass!

'He controlled the team's tempo and kept passing for eight minutes!

"In these eight minutes, the nerves that have made the Crystal Palace players tense are about to break!

At this moment, Xia is like a string player, playing the tense nerves!

"Crystal Palace's defenses crumbling in one fell swoop!

"Manchester United victory is in sight!" (End of chapter)