Ferguson was really a stubborn old man!
When the media, fans, and even the players had given up in despair, he still insisted that Manchester United still had a chance to win the Premier League title!
Before the English derby between Liverpool and Manchester United, Ferguson attended the pre-match press conference and said with certainty, "It's impossible for Liverpool not to make mistakes all the time. They lost to West Ham United in the last round. Even if they did not go all out to play that game, the result was realistic. They lost three points.
There are still ten rounds in the league. Will Liverpool lose four games or draw too many games? They had a history of leading the scoreboard all the time, but in the end, they lost the championship within two months.
It's too early to give Manchester United a death sentence. In the past twenty years, Manchester United has far more experience in winning titles than Liverpool. "
Ferguson was a bit stubborn, but that was his usual style.
He would never surrender until the final result was out.
Comain followed Ferguson's remarks and expressed his own views at the pre-match press conference.
"Sir Ferguson has a point. Yes, Liverpool may fail to defend their title. Why not? If we lose another two or three games and Manchester United and the other top teams win, then without Ferguson saying it, all the reporters will write the headline: Suspense in the Premier League title reignites.
Liverpool will try to avoid making mistakes as much as possible. We have to stay awake at all times. The title is not in our hands yet, so we can't be complacent now, let alone relax.
Thank you, Sir Ferguson, for your reminder. Liverpool will cherish the advantage they have now in the table and persevere until the end of the season! "
Comain responded to Ferguson's remarks in a clever way, which made the fans feel relaxed when they watched the news: The Red Army manager reminded the Red Army that the revolution had not been successful and that the comrades still needed to work hard!
On March 6, the double red team started.
At Anfield Stadium, Liverpool's team song reverberated throughout the stadium before the start of the game. The fans' enthusiasm was bursting to the limit!
Since Liverpool won the title last season, they had swept away the depression of not being able to win the top league title for many years. After winning the Champions League, they were even more elated. The fans no longer lived in the shadow of Manchester United. Now the Red Army fans held their heads high and treated the Manchester United Red Devils with great pride.
The starting players of the two teams walked into the field with their heads held high and their chests puffed out.
"Welcome to Anfield Stadium. Another exciting English derby is about to take place. Liverpool, the leader of the Premier League table, will welcome the challenge of the Red Devils, Manchester United, at home.
Martin -Taylor and Andy Gray will be live commentating on this Premier League title match.
Liverpool had a 12-point lead over Manchester United, which Ferguson said was a gap that could be reversed.
Andy, what do you think? "
"I don't think it's important to talk about whether it can be reversed at this time because Liverpool's advantage is too big, and Liverpool's form is also very good. I just want to say that Ferguson is shaping and nurturing the spirit of the Red Devils even in the most difficult situation!
He's more concerned about telling all the players not to give up. Even if everyone gives up, Manchester United can't give up!
It's not impossible to catch up with 12 points in ten rounds, but the hope is always slim. If they are behind by six points, there will be a lot of variables. But 12 points?
Liverpool has too much room for error. Their form has not declined for more than a month so far in the season. They have been in bad form and have been troubled by injuries, but the team has overcome these difficulties very well. If, if they did not have twists and turns, maybe they would not be able to recover once they suffer a blow. But they have enough awareness and experience to deal with all the difficulties we can think of.
Even if they are unexpectedly eliminated in the Champions League, I don't think it will shake Liverpool's advantage in defending the Premier League title. On the contrary, there are more variables in the Champions League. "
"Speaking of the Champions League, both Manchester United and Liverpool will be facing the second leg of the Champions League 18 finals in four days. Will the two teams choose to be conservative in this game because of the Champions League?"
"I think Liverpool might. They have a huge advantage in the league. Now it's a situation where they are advancing in two fronts. Selectively concentrating on one front is a choice that Liverpool can make. Manchester United is the opposite. Although their opponent in the Champions League round of 16 is Marseille, in the first leg, Manchester United and Marseille tied 0: 0 in the away game. It's a good result, but it's not enough for Manchester United to take it lightly at home with enough advantage.
On the other hand, although Liverpool's opponent is the famous AC Milan, Liverpool now leads AC Milan by a total score of 2: 0. Liverpool's probability of advancing is very high.
In the league, Manchester United wants to catch up with Liverpool. Of course, they will take the initiative in this game. This is also where Manchester United is at a disadvantage in the overall situation because Liverpool's offense is too terrifying! "
"Well, in terms of offense, Liverpool's average goals per game this season has reached more than three goals. The team's main scorer is Qin Xiong. He has already scored 30 league goals. There are still ten rounds in the league. Does he have any hope of defending the European Golden Boot title again?"
"It depends on the future development. Ronaldo in Real Madrid has also scored a lot of goals this season. It's too early to say who will be the European Golden Boot winner, but there should be no suspense for the Premier League's Golden Boot. Qin Xiong has almost locked in this honor. He has left the other strikers behind by more than 10 goals."
"Let's predict the game based on the starting lineups of the two teams today.
Liverpool's starting lineup: 433.
Goalkeeper: Reina.
Defenders: Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Baines.
Midfielders: Mascherano, Meireles, Gerard.
Forwards: Kuyt, Suárez, Qin Xiong.
Liverpool used Meireles in the midfield because Alonso had not recovered from his injury. This might have an impact on the game. Meireles's strength was still outstanding, but he could not play as the main force at Liverpool. There were already rumors that he would leave in the summer.
Manchester United's starting lineup: 442.
Goalkeeper: Edwin van der Sar.
Defenders: O 'Shea, Smalling, Brown, Evra.
Midfielders: Nani, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs.
Forwards: Berbatov, Rooney.
Vidic and Ferdinand are both unable to play due to injury. Evans has been placed on the substitutes' bench. Manchester United's most stable defensive line in the past seems to have come to an end. Now it's worrying. The veterans Scholes and Giggs are still playing for Manchester United. Manchester United seems to have a lot of problems that should be solved through transfers. "
"This is also where the Red Devils fans are dissatisfied with the Glazer family. The income from selling Ronaldo was not used by the club to strengthen the line-up, but was used to pay off debts. Manchester United can live frugally. Ferguson has done very well, but to let Manchester United compete for the title, it seems to be a bit difficult!"
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