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It was too unexpected for a team like Manchester United to be out of the group stage.

Compared to several other teams, their performance was too early.Arsenal has always been considered a typical example of weak European wars, but this time, they have five wins and one draw in the group stage, with outstanding results.And because of Chelsea's poor performance in the past and insufficient foundation, it is understandable that they encountered the death group.And Liverpool has been almost as smooth as chopping melons and vegetables in the cup during this time. I thought that in a group with a relatively balanced power, Liverpool would more or less encounter some obstacles, but the facts have proved that Liverpool is completely in this group. For them, the first place in the group is at their fingertips.

Therefore, the most surprising thing this year is that Manchester United was eliminated from the group—and the way they were eliminated was still so embarrassing. It turned out to be one win in six games and the group was last!

This group has a team like Lille who has been an outsider for so many years!Although Villarreal and Benfica are very good, after all, their excellence is still inferior to that of Manchester United. Riquelme and Simao are both very good players, but they are still in front of Manchester United. How could it be a superstar? , how about Manchester United, they shouldn't be out at the bottom of the group!

"Maybe it is indeed time for Manchester United to make a major overhaul."[

The reporters said it cryptically, but in fact, everyone meant the same thing: Ferguson is old and his age is no longer.He hasn't brought Manchester United a championship for two years. Now, Manchester United has a new owner, has funds, and the competition they face is more motivating. Therefore, Manchester United needs a new and better coach.

Since the Glazer family took over, they have not paid any money, and everyone has recognized their stinginess.At this time, the elimination of the Champions League means a large loss of income. Can they still bear it?No one knows, but Ferguson's dismissal is indeed the expectation of many people: this old guy has ruled the Premier League for too long, and his dismissal is a relief for all other teams.

But such a wish is obviously just a good wish: Soon, news spread from Manchester United: Ferguson will not only stay with the team, but also, Manchester United will receive a large transfer fee to introduce new aid to the team.

And, not only that, they have also pointed out the candidates for new aid: they value the Belgian league midfielder Kompany, who played well in the Belgian league, and the Bundesliga defender Lucio.Although it is difficult to poach someone from Bayern, and Kompany is also a supernova, I am afraid it will not be cheap, but obviously, this time Manchester United will also make up their minds to clean up the defense.

In fact, such things are quite normal: the reason why Manchester United did not take care of the defense in the past was because the goalkeeper on the defense line was too poor.What they need is a scavenger goalkeeper. Such a goalkeeper is hard to find, and before finding a good goalkeeper, Manchester United would rather train new players.

Now, the old goalkeeper Van der Sar has played beyond imagination, and what is even more surprising is that after Keane and Alan Smith were reimbursed one after another, Giggs, who was forced to play as a defensive midfielder, has not played in this half of the season. The internal transformation is rapid, and the role change that I have been unable to complete has been completed. Now Manchester United has completed most of the work of the reform. The remaining thing is how to supplement the system.

This kind of news made all the competitors in the dark sigh: Manchester United still has its confidence after all. Facing such an enemy, it is impossible to let them mess up.

"However, we didn't rely on our opponents being weak enough to win!" In the locker room, everyone encouraged each other. After all, the game has to go on. This season, they have a great possibility of winning the championship. , If they win the championship, they can also delay Manchester United's dream of pulling Liverpool off the throne.

Although, it is estimated that Manchester United's stubborn old man will not admit defeat so easily. He will probably sit in that position until Manchester United wins the championship enough to beat Liverpool, or he himself dies.However, sometimes, even Liverpool people will feel that he is already a landscape in the Premier League, so what's wrong with letting him sit more?After all, for all young people, Ferguson without Manchester United is as far away as Liverpool who won the league championship.

After this incident passed, Liverpool also ushered in the next game.Their opponent is Middlesbrough.

Many people speculate that Liverpool may not play well in this game: because after this game, they will go to Japan to play the Club World Cup.At this time, the Liverpool players have already begun some preparations for jet lag. Whether this will make him play abnormally is also of great concern to people.

But obviously, Liverpool still did not fail.This is already the second time Liverpool have played against Middlesbrough this season, and in this game, Liverpool played more aggressively than the first game.Less than 5 minutes into the game, Morientes made a return in the penalty area. After Gerrard received the pass, he slammed the goal vigorously and scored the first goal for Liverpool!

"Liverpool's game is getting better and better. Steven Gerrard's goal is very beautiful. Liverpool lead by 10."

And soon, Liverpool found a second chance. This time, taking advantage of the free kick, Zhao Yaning put the ball into the penalty area.It was Morientes again, after a header, he headed the ball to the far point.

Gerrard, who responded there, scored the second goal with an easy shot.

This also made the Liverpool players immediately interested.

"Give him a hat and come out!"

Two goals in a row, one step away from the hat, the players naturally hope that Gerrard will have a hat-trick.After all, Gerrard, who was born as a full-back and played as a midfielder in his early years, has never scored a hat-trick in his career so far.

But now, just 9 minutes into the game, Liverpool had a 20-point lead, and Gerrard scored two goals, so everyone naturally wanted to give him a hat-trick. [

But they look like this, and the opponent is also preparing to prevent Gerrard from performing a hat-trick.And although Middlesbrough is much weaker than Liverpool, at this time, they are firmly marking Gerrard alone, which makes their defense much easier.

"Don't just think about passing the ball to me, scoring more goals is a serious matter." Regarding Liverpool's way of playing, Gerrard also shouted twice.But now, Middlesbrough's attack can hardly be played, and Liverpool is completely pressed in the half, so they naturally don't have to worry too much.

At this time, Zhao Yaning was also thinking about how to pass the ball to Gerrard.Although it is also a way to let him wear a hat and fall in the penalty area, but Zhao Yaning thought about it, he could play more beautifully, why did he have to kick a penalty?

And if Gerrard gets into the penalty area, Zhao Yaning will pass the ball from the wing.After all, if there are too many people in the penalty area, it will be difficult to play the ball.And if he inserts himself into the restricted area, Gerrard will wait for an opportunity outside the restricted area, and this position is really not safe...

Zhao Yaning also tried to break through with an inside cut, kicked the ball out of the penalty area and gave it to Gerrard, but Gerrard kicked the anti-aircraft gun and hit the ball into the sky. The homework is real.

And Zhao Yaning did not fail to try.But his long pass was destroyed by the opponent. The Premier League team's prevention of long pass is still not very good, especially when they still know that Liverpool's target is Gerrard, which makes this job even more difficult. Keep it simple.

Liverpool's offensive points are very scattered.The advantage of this is that they don't have to pile up all the tasks on the same person in every game, and they don't have to worry about someone's poor state.But the downside of doing so is naturally that there is no overly complete and extremely deadly attack method, and it is difficult for anyone who is the main player in the game to achieve overall success.

Throughout the first half, Liverpool, who was too hasty, failed to score again.After the second half, Zhao Yaning thought of some other ideas as a commander. At this time, it was time for him to use his brain.

He shrank his position back to the midfield. Figo and Gerrard immediately understood this approach: he wanted to lure the opponent to attack.

At this time, Middlesbrough didn't have many choices. They were 02 behind. If they didn't attack, they would die. They could only attack.However, even when they counterattacked, they left enough as many as six people in the backcourt to guard at all times.

However, this is enough for Zhao Yaning.

Catching the ball again and turning around, Zhao Yaning didn't rush to speed up, but ran forward while looking at the opponent's defense.Boateng was the first to rush to defend, but Zhao Yaning easily dodged him with a spike.Behind him, Morrison and Dorival rushed over at the same time.Zhao Yaning kicked the ball to the left, drew Morrison’s attention, and swiped to the right again. The whole person suddenly accelerated, dodged Dorival’s supplementary defense, and rushed towards the backcourt.

Kudru was the first to rush over, but Zhao Yaning staggered and missed him with a dodge. His tackle failed to touch Zhao Yaning, but only made Zhao Yaning change direction slightly.Rigot had already rushed up from outside the penalty area, and he was ready to foul, while Zhao Yaning rushed to his side. When he stretched out his hand, Zhao Yaning suddenly pulled the ball with his foot and turned around suddenly!

Rigot had to stick over, but taking advantage of his disordered steps, Zhao Yaning hit the ball with his back heel and knocked the ball to the right, and he quickly chased after him.Rigo grabbed his jersey, but failed to hold him, and he quickly broke through.At this time, in the penalty area, Morientes and Gerrard also entered the penalty area.

Kick and cross!

Zhao Yaning didn't turn his body and didn't lift his right foot, which made Southgate, who stayed in the penalty area, unprepared for his sudden pass.But Zhao Yaning still swayed his calf concealedly, relying on the explosive power of his calf, kicked the ball out!

Morientes, who was at the previous point, took a step forward and when he distracted Southgate's attention, he also let the ball roll past him.Gerrard picked up the ball after the point, and there was only the goalkeeper in front of him. At this time, he had no reason not to score the ball.

Kick up, move away, shoot!

Gerrard kicked the ball towards the goal. The goalkeeper Schwartz fell to the ground, but there was nothing he could do about the ball.The football rolls into the net and Liverpool go for another win!

"Stephen Gerrard!!! Just now, he scored his first career hat-trick!"

Gerrard raised his hand excitedly and waved wildly towards the stands.Since switching to attacking midfielder, he has been playing better and better day by day, and now, he has even scored a hat-trick that has never been done before.The team is getting better and better, the players' confidence is getting higher and higher, and the team has returned to its best form, which makes the players believe that Liverpool will definitely become even better!