Compared to rivals Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal, Manchester United had a difficult start to the season.

Playing Chelsea in the first round is a lot of pressure.

The fact that the second round went straight to the Manchester derby required the United players to get into the rhythm of the game quickly.

The opponent in the third round is Leicester City, which is also very strong.

Let's just say that the first three games are enough for Manchester United to drink a pot.

But for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, he can't care so much, no matter how difficult the game is, he has to play one game at a time.

On August 11, as the latest game of the first round of the Premier League, Old Trafford finally waited for this game.

On the pitchside, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer met an old acquaintance.

Frank Lampard.

Frank Lampard officially moved into Chelsea this summer as the Blues' new manager.

Like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, he is a team legend and has a deep reputation among fans.

"Man, long time no see."

"It's been a long time, I didn't expect to run into you in the first game of the league."

"It's good, we're all newcomers anyway, so we're done."

"Haha, I like this, it's over!"

Both of them high-fived hard, and both had a resolute smile on their faces.

At this time, in the live broadcast room, Alan Shearer and Carragher were chatting about the situation of the new season.

"I didn't expect this season to start so fiercely."

"Yes, especially last season's champions and runners-up, one 5-0, one 4-1, the momentum is like a rainbow."

"It seems that this season's Premier League is more interesting, not bad."

"What do you think of today's game?"

'Of course Chelsea won!'

"Hehe, I shouldn't have asked you this Manchester United black."

'Seriously, Chelsea can win.'

"It's still reasonable."

"Of course it makes sense, you look at the results of the friendly match between the two sides in the previous stage, and then look at the starting line-up today."

Alan Shearer stopped talking.

Even if Carragher didn't elaborate, Alan Shearer knew what he meant.

Manchester United's recent friendly results have been average, although there are strengths and characteristics, but they cannot be compared with the devastation of the previous six-time championship season. Especially in the last game against Dortmund, it was stubbornly equalized by the opponent in a good situation of 3-0, and even almost overtaken.

Chelsea, on the other hand, have swept away numerous friendly matches under Frank Lampard, and the players have been in excellent form.

Looking at today's starting line-up, Chelsea also have a big advantage.

Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, a back four Marcos Alonso, Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta, with N'Golo Kante at the back.

This kind of defensive coordination is definitely the top level of the Premier League.

Although Manchester United is not bad, the comprehensive strength of the defensive line is really not comparable to Chelsea.

On Kante's side, there is Jorginho, who performed well last season, and he has a big picture of the big picture, and he works very well with Kante and complements each other.

Olivier Giroud in the middle of the attacking line, followed by Christian Pulisic, Mason Mount and Pedro.

This combination is very well matched, and both the age structure and technical characteristics are quite complementary.

Compared to Chelsea, Manchester United is a lot worse.

Both the young strikers up front, as well as Victor Lindelof and Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the defensive line, are all inexperienced.

Even the vaunted combination of Nemanja Matic and Fred is hardly better than that of N'Golo Kante and Jorginho.

The only definite advantage is, of course, Xia Xing's location.

He is the biggest variable for Manchester United and the source of any miracle.

As long as Xia Xing is prevented in this game, Manchester United will be half blocked.

Manchester United are still in a 4-2-3-1 formation today.

Goalkeeper David De Gea,

Defender Ashley Young, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka,

Tycoon Matic and Fred,

Three forward Marcus Rashford, Xia Xing, Daniel James,

Center Mason Greenwood.

Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata, Drinkwater, Scott McTominay, Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw and others were on the bench.

This squad has been developed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after several games, and he is very confident.

In particular, the young forward trident, which he loves very much, is his greatest expectation.

How far Manchester United can go this season, in addition to watching the performance of captain Xia Xing, will depend on the performance of this young striker trident.

There are also young Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof and Solskjaer looking forward to it.

The referee's whistle sounds, Manchester Youth Army, set sail today!

Manchester United kicked off first, the forward trident passed continuously, and the ball was handed to Xia Xing behind him.

In the face of Xia Xing's possession, Chelsea rushed directly to three players to press!

Mason Mount and Pedro in midfield, N'Golo Kante in midfield!

Two people put the shovel, one person pulls!

At this time, even Alan Shiler in the live broadcast room laughed: "Xia really has a card!" ”

There are indeed cards.

An English supernova and Chelsea prince, a talented striker who is a Barcelona legend and champion, and one is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, at least in the top three.

These three people grabbed at the same time, which shows the importance they attach to Xia Xing.

In particular, Mount, who put the tackle, blocked the angle of Xia Xing's pass.

Cut off Xia Xing, if it doesn't work, at least he won't be able to pass it to the front line!

That's Chelsea's strategy!

Chelsea fans are going to be disappointed, though.

At the moment when the two players put their feet on the shovel, Xia Xing started!

He stepped down with his left foot, pushed a little hard at the back of the ball, and bounced the ball up with the whirling force of his toes!

It's a spinning action by the ball!

At this time, the huge ball was no longer a ball in front of Xia Xing, it seemed to have become a pinball!

Speaking of the ball, the tackles of two Chelsea players are ineffective!

Xia Xing followed with a quick jump and crossed the bodies of the two!

Kante pulled the side, even if he fouled, he had to stop Xia Xing!

But how could he hold Xia Xing?

Xia Xing pulled hard, and Kante stumbled!

It's just an action, Xia Xing is asking the three Chelsea players who grabbed it!

And at this point, Chelsea opened the door!

Jorginho is in the front position, and it's too late to defend!

Kante was also thrown away by Xia Xing, and now Xia Xing doesn't have any defenders around him!

The four defenders in Chelsea's defence were all suppressed by Manchester United's trident and were unable to grab!

Xia Xing took two steps slightly, adjusted his position, and shot with his feet!

38 meters away from the goal, the ball did not have any angle, straight into the top right corner of the goal!

Kepa reacts quickly and jumps quickly!

In the Spanish national team, Kepa Arrizabalaga has already had the momentum to replace David De Gea.

In this game, he is looking forward to being able to beat his opponent with a wonderful performance!

In the face of Xia Xing's shot, he had already reacted quickly!

But in the face of Xia Xing's burst, he was still one step slower!

He felt a gust of wind in his fingertips!

Next up, the roaring cheers at Old Trafford!

The ball is in!

1 to 0!

Manchester United open the scoring!

Xia Xing shocked the audience! (End of chapter)