For the past two seasons, Manchester United had been at an inherent disadvantage against Liverpool!
They were in the role of the pursuers on the scoreboard.
Before Manchester United's visit to Anfield this season, the Red Devils led Manchester United by as many as five points ahead of Liverpool.
This was completely different from the situation in the past, which could reduce a lot of mental pressure on Manchester United.
Ferguson talked before the game that Manchester United could face Liverpool more calmly in this game than in the past two seasons. In this globally watched English derby, Manchester United would work hard to reverse the one-sided disadvantage in the league against Liverpool in the past two seasons.
Comain was extremely low-key. After all, Fleet Street put a lot of mental pressure on him.
"Whether this game is a victory or a defeat, Liverpool will not immediately win the title or fall behind. This is a game between direct competitors. Liverpool will do their best! We want to bring joy to the fans. As for Manchester United, we don't have to say much. The Red Army will do everything to win. "
On the night of October 16th.
Liverpool waited quietly in Anfield for the Red Devils to attack with a monstrous fighting spirit.
The Red Army and Red Devils fans in the stands in the stadium had already spread out to cheer for their respective teams.
When the starting players of Manchester United and Liverpool walked onto the field, deafening applause rang out in Anfield.
The Red Army fans first had to overwhelm Manchester United in momentum!
Let them feel the terrifying atmosphere of Anfield at home.
"Welcome to Anfield, the first English derby of the new Premier League season will be played today.
The defending champions, Liverpool's road to defending their title this season was not as smooth as last season. They suffered a defeat in the first round, then stumbled to two draws and four hearty victories.
For the first time in nearly two years, Manchester United led Liverpool on points against Liverpool, and the gap was not small. It meant that Manchester United could pursue a full retreat from Anfield. In that case, they could still lead Liverpool by five points.
Liverpool's starting line-up today is 4312.
Goalkeeper: Reina.
Defenders: Johnson, Skrtel, Thiago Silva, Baines.
Midfield: Gerard, Alonso, Qin Xiong, Mascherano.
Forwards: Suárez, Kuyt.
Gerard has recovered well since his timely return. Let's see what kind of fighting power Liverpool will play at home today.
Manchester United starting 4411.
Goalkeeper: De Gea
Defenders: Smalling, Rio Ferdinand, Evans, Patrice Evra.
Midfielders: Ashley Young, Phil Jones, Park Ji-sung, Fletcher, Ryan Giggs.
Striker: Rooney.
It was clear that Ferguson had learned a lesson from his previous defeats against Liverpool.
With the defensive combination of Phil Jones, Park Ji-sung, and Fletcher in the middle of the midfield, the Red Devils and Manchester United weakened their offense. They even abandoned the traditional two-striker configuration.
Rooney has to shoulder more tasks in the offense today, which is a severe test for him.
Well, the game is about to start. Let's enjoy this English derby with the referee's whistle! "
In the brightly lit Anfield Stadium, Liverpool kicked off first. Suárez kicked the ball to Kuyt, who passed the ball directly back.
The football rolled to Qin Xiong's feet.
Qin Xiong stepped on the ball and did not immediately move. He looked at the Red Devils' half of the field.
Every Red Army soldier knew that the shortcut to shorten the gap with the top of the table was a six-point battle like this!
It was crucial for them to win this match.
First, to shorten the gap with their competitors. Second, if they gave their teammates a defeat, it would frustrate their opponents' fighting spirit. It was killing two birds with one stone!
Manchester United, who had been beaten by Liverpool for the past two years, finally gave in!
They did not dare to put out two strikers in Anfield. The midfield was almost a combination of engineers to limit Liverpool's offense.
Perhaps it should be described as pragmatic.
Manchester United was also united in their determination to suppress Liverpool's ambition to defend their title in Anfield.
At least Manchester United did not fall behind at the start of the season. Now that they were five points ahead of Liverpool in the table, it would give them more confidence.
Rooney rushed up to intercept Qin Xiong. Before he got close, Qin Xiong knocked the ball behind him with his heel.
After knocking the ball, Qin Xiong ran forward and Alonso passed the ball diagonally to Baines, who was pressing on the side.
Baines dribbled two steps forward and hit the wall with Qin Xiong for a two-over-one.
He rushed past Ashley Young's side. Qin Xiong also quickly rushed past Park Ji-sung's defensive zone after the ball.
Park Ji-sung quickly chased back and tried to keep up with Qin Xiong's speed.
Baines dribbled the football to Smalling's defensive zone and then passed the ball diagonally back.
Alonso, who followed up from behind, stopped the ball forty yards away from the goal.
At this moment, Park Ji-sung had to turn around and snatch Alonso.
Although Manchester United focused on defense, it did not mean that they would retreat into the penalty area.
Liverpool could not be allowed to pass the ball back and forth outside Manchester United's penalty area.
In that case, Qin Xiong, Gerard, and Alonso, the three long shot masters, would bombard Manchester United's goal.
Park Ji-sung had just moved towards Alonso when the latter immediately passed the ball diagonally to Gerard, who was plugging in front.
Gerard stepped forward to receive the ball and took two big strides to dribble the ball.
Fletcher had to move in front of Gerard.
Gerard passed the ball to Qin Xiong in the middle. After the ball was sent out, he immediately plugged in and ran forward.
He might be able to complete a wall-crashing coordination with Qin Xiong!
Gerard plugged in front of the penalty area in the right side of the penalty area.
Evra withdrew into the penalty area and closely marked Gerard.
Phil Jones rushed recklessly towards Qin Xiong, who was in possession of the ball. Manchester United's summer signing, Qin Xiong did not take him seriously. Before that, he had played against Phil Jones. That was when Phil Jones represented his old club in the game against Liverpool.
Qin Xiong sent the ball out.
He passed the ball straight to Suárez, who was in front of the penalty area on the left. The moment the football left his foot, Qin Xiong started to sprint forward.
Gerard and Kuyt contained many Manchester United's defensive line players in front of the penalty area. Evra, Evans, the retreating Fletcher, and so on.
On Suarez's side, he had Ferdinand pinned down.
Therefore, when Suárez received Qin Xiong's pass and gently tapped the ball with his foot, Qin Xiong plugged into the penalty area. The path in front of him was not wide, but there was enough space!
He dribbled the ball in one go and directly broke through Manchester United's defensive line!
The moment he charged into the penalty area, Qin Xiong raised his head and looked at the goal. The Spanish goalkeeper, De Gea, was facing Qin Xiong, who was charging towards him with a monstrous killing intent.
They had played against each other in the UEFA Super Cup a year ago. Now, they were facing each other again.
However, in their second meeting, Qin Xiong still did not have the slightest friendliness. Instead, he used a violent volley to welcome De Gea to the Premier League!
BOOM！
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
