On the morning of September 16th.

The whole United team gathered together and sat in front of the TV looking at the screen expectantly.

Today is the day of the draw for the European Champions Cup.

Originally, this time was to be brought forward, but this year's UEFA is said to have some internal problems, and this time will not be played until the start of the game.

"Hopefully we will get Real Madrid again in the group stage, so we can meet them again and it feels good to beat them."

Rooney said this with a smile, which immediately drew a taunt in the dressing room.

"Enough, it's better to play a little more stable in the European Champions Cup, qualify first, and then go to prepare for the knockout rounds one by one, if we meet Real Madrid and Barcelona in the group stage, it will be very unoptimistic for us."

"Rooney obviously drifted away, don't you know how dangerous our game was?"

"Although I have the confidence to play against Real Madrid, I still don't want to meet this team too early, and I will finish first in the group and play slowly."

“……”

Everyone chatted in a few words, and soon, the lottery had begun.

"Manchester United."

With the draw on the pitch pulling Manchester United out of Group A with the first hand, all the United players held their breath and looked forward to their opponents.

"CSKA Moscow."

Soon, the first opponent in the group stage was drawn.

This is the champion team from the Russian Premier League, they are strong and have a tough style of play, and they are a tough opponent overall.

However, for Manchester United, who are currently super strong, perhaps on paper, they are still weaker.

Hearing their opponents, Manchester United's players couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, only some Champions League experience players still have more solemn expressions.

The team that can be on this stage will not be bad in strength, and no player is simple.

Everyone has their own characteristics and may be able to strike you a fatal blow at a critical moment.

Even if they themselves are not famous, they are not worth much.

Manchester United's defeat in European competition last season is proof of that.

"Basel."

Soon, the third team from Group A was drawn.

Basel from the Swiss Super League.

It's a name that will be familiar to football fans, who are regulars in the Champions League and often beat the European giants by surprise.

It's such a team from the Swiss Super League, a minor league, and it's definitely not an opponent to be underestimated!

This is perhaps the reason why the European Champions Cup has the highest gold content in the world.

All the top leagues select some of the top teams, and there are a few sub-top teams that break into them through play-offs to add to their competitiveness.

Whoever is right can say that there is no certainty of victory.

"Besiktas."

As the drawer's last words fell, the last team in Group A was released.

Besiktas!

Manchester United's opponents in the Europa League.

A giant team in Istanbul, Turkey!

Turkish Super League Overlord!

Last season's Manchester United can be said to have suffered from this team and played the only complete defeat of the season.

When they met again this time, there were a few fierce glints in the eyes of all the Manchester United players.

In the second leg of last season's Europa League, they reversed this team.

But that's not enough relief.

Unexpectedly, Besiktas also reached the European Champions Cup from the play-offs this season!

Then then, there will be a fight!

"You have to play well, try to keep a clean sheet against this team and play a few big games."

When Lu Chenfeng saw this, he couldn't help but say.

He was injured in the first leg of last season and did not play against the team at the Devils' home stadium in Istanbul.

This was one of his regrets, although he had been to the Istanbul Stadium since then.

Now that you have another chance this season, you must take advantage of it!

Next, the draw ceremony continued.

But it doesn't attract the attention of Manchester United's players so much.

They just paid attention to which other top teams are in the top half of the table, and which team they will most likely face if they qualify.

After all the results came out, Mourinho turned off the TV and took out the notebook that he had just memorized.

"Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Juventus, these are our two main opponents in the first half."

"Judging from the current estimates, if we play well and qualify first in the group, our opponent will most likely be Sevilla."

"In Group B, apart from Munich, only they will be stronger."

"If it doesn't go well and we finish second in the group, we will most likely face Bayern Munich directly."

Speaking of which, Mourinho paused and then wrote Bayern Munich and Real Madrid on the tactical board.

'If we want to get to the final, we need to beat Bayern Munich near the quarter-finals and beat Real Madrid or Juventus in the semi-finals.

"Therefore, this is not an easy Champions League, and if you want to win the final title, you will inevitably encounter numerous obstacles along the way."

"I'll make a detailed analysis of the schedule later, so I'll have a good rest today and prepare for the afternoon game."

"Finally, I have a word to say, the opponents in the group stage are not as good as us on paper, but don't take it lightly, go all out in every game, and go all out to win the group."

"It's time to rest."

“……”

After Mourinho said this, he left the tactics room.

With the draw coming out, he's about to have some conversations with the team's data analysts to sketch out a more detailed list of opponents.

He has to do some research and try to win this tournament with all his might.

Now, the time and place are right, just wait for people.

If you want to achieve an unprecedented result at the end of the season and win the Champions League, it is a must, but also the most difficult.

He had to devote most of the rest of his time to it.

Fortunately, the opponents in the group stage are not strong, so you can breathe a little breath and prepare for the knockout round.

In the tactical room, the players left in sparse pieces.

Lu Chenfeng did not follow Ibu or Rooney, but drove directly towards his home.

It's not just about the Champions League draw today.

And most importantly, they will face Manchester City in the afternoon!

The Manchester derby is coming again!

This is undoubtedly a very important game.

Manchester City must be fantasizing about overturning Manchester United's dominance and regaining some voice in their own city.

Even if there is a lack of confidence in the player circle and the coaching staff.

But last season's Manchester City were beaten three times by Manchester United, and the fans must have been holding their breath.

At the same time, the rivalry between these two teams has been going on for many years.

Manchester United's fans are certainly looking forward to this game, and they all want a team that has been in good form recently to give a painful blow to the opponent's home stadium and win a big game!

It's a natural eruption of emotion in a derby.

Lu Chenfeng is very aware of these points, and he himself will treat these games as important games and play them with all his might.

For example, in the last game, on his deathbed, he had already saved up another shot of cause and effect......

In addition to the power of the derby, another important point for Manchester United is the new journey to break the Premier League's unbeaten record!

After a narrow 1-0 win over Everton in their last game, their unbeaten streak has reached 49 games, equalling the record set of Professor Arsene Wenger's time at Arsenal!

As long as they can beat Manchester City in this game, they will set a new record in the British Peninsula!

A record that latecomers are almost impossible to break!

Fifty games undefeated!

In a sense, Manchester United's luck has not been good.

At such an important moment, Manchester City, which has the ability to compete for the title in the league, is ushered in.

However, the current Manchester United players will certainly not be afraid of any challenge, just quietly waiting for the game to start and achieve this important achievement!

It's an achievement they've been dreaming about since last season, and after one game after another, it's finally coming to an end!

…………

On the internet, inquiries about the match had already begun to ferment in the days leading up to the match.

[Manchester United is a guest at the Etihad Stadium, ushering in a historic moment for the team! 】

[Can Manchester United, which has been in hot form recently, break the unbeaten season record set by Professor Arsene Wenger, the game is coming!] 】

[The record that was once the most impossible to break is coming to an end today, if Manchester United can't break the record of Professor Wenger, then most of the latecomer teams have no play. 】

[A historic match in the Premier League is coming, so stay tuned for Manchester City to host Manchester United!] 】

Under these news records, most of the fans' comments are a little emotional.

This is a very normal phenomenon.

When Lu Chenfeng and Jose Mourinho first arrived at Manchester United, no one could have imagined that they would achieve such a feat here.

After one game at a time, the day of record came.

Anyone will have some different emotions.

"I used to think it was the most impossible record to break, but Arsenal were so violent, so furious that I can't think of any team better than them."

"Now this kind of team has appeared, and Manchester United, led by Lu Chenfeng, has come here on the right path."

'I know Manchester United will give it their all in this game and win this game, which is so important for the history of the club.'

"Alas, Manchester City fans must be sad again, Manchester United has such a strong belief in winning, how can they play."

"Who said that we Manchester City must not be able to beat? Maybe they'll have a kind of peace in their minds, and then our chance will come. ”

"It's impossible, just wait and see, Manchester United will play a big win to commemorate this historic moment."

"I don't know what Arsene Wenger would have thought at this time, but that was the most important mark he left at Arsenal."

“……”

At the moment, inside the coach's office in the Arsenal Administration Building in London.

Professor Wenger looked at the busy crowd on the streets of London, the international capital, and the young people in suits and leather shoes, and the whole person also felt a little trance.

If a journalist wants to interview him now and ask him what he thinks of this game for Manchester United.

He'd say, congratulations to Manchester United, they played a great achievement, congratulations to them, I'm convinced.

But does he really think so in his heart?

Absolutely not.

In addition to bringing many championships during his years at Arsenal, the only record is the greatest pride of his life.

In a sense, he felt that the record was even more important than a Premier League title.

As long as this record remains, Arsenal fans will never forget his contribution to the club.

Even if he dies in the future, as long as Arsenal is mentioned and the Premier League is mentioned, his name Wenger must be a shining legend.

But now, this record he worked so hard to fight is about to be erased.

The feeling of this gap is very uncomfortable.

Another reason for the discomfort is that Wenger really loves this club too much.

He desperately wanted to leave something behind, and he didn't want it to be taken away.

But there are times when life may not be able to do anything to stop what is coming.

"Alas......"

Arsene Wenger sighed, feeling a little more anxious about retiring.

'Just leave this club this summer, hand over the stage to younger coaches and let them take this big club to the next level.'

'If Manchester United breaks the record, I hope the Arsenal manager, who will come later, will get it back.'

Arsene Wenger turned his head to look at Arsenal's Gunners logo and couldn't help but sigh.

He is indeed a little out of his mind about the state of world football now, and the Premier League is no longer part of his and Ferguson's era.

It was indeed time to leave.

I wonder what will happen to those successors after they are really gone?

Arsene Wenger didn't dwell on it, he just hoped that Arsenal would have another man like him, capable and willing to stick to it, and be able to take the team on the right path.

sighed so much, in fact, the ultimate reason was that the team's record was about to be broken, and he was a little sad.

Wenger didn't think much more, walked a few steps with some dazedness, and picked up the phone.

"Hey, this afternoon's game, I'm sick and ask for a day off, let Davide help me take the coach."

"Well, just do it."

With those words in mind, Wenger took out his phone and began booking his current ticket to Manchester online.

Luckily, there was a trip at 11 o'clock and he was able to show up at the Etihad Stadium in time for the United game in the afternoon.

For the most important record in his life, Wenger wanted to watch a team break it on the spot, and then, with some disobedience or relief, sent blessings to it.

At one o'clock in the afternoon, Arsene Wenger arrived outside the Etihad Stadium.

Through the relationship, he booked a ticket to the VIP box and walked into the stadium early.

He is well aware that there will be media reports that he did not play with Arsenal and went to watch Manchester United play, and there may be people on the Internet who will scold him.

But this thing, he just wants to do.

There is no reason, even he himself can't tell.

(End of chapter)