Football feast, starting from the acquisition of European clubs

Chapter 325 The Dragon Slaying Boy Finally Becomes a Dragon
In the end, when the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game, the score on the field did not change any more.

With goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi, Crystal Palace defeated their title rival Manchester United 2:1 at home.

While scoring the key three points, Chen Ran also got a "Level [-] Recovery Card" from the system.

In the other games of this round of the Premier League, Chelsea beat Sunderland 1-0 away.

This time, Crystal Palace further expanded their lead in the standings.Manchester United are five points behind in second, with Chelsea six points behind in third.

After the game, those media who had looked down on Crystal Palace before seemed to have suffered from amnesia together, completely forgetting what they had done, turned 180 degrees, and sang praises to Crystal Palace and Chen Ran one after another.

"In the absence of major generals, Crystal Palace can still beat Manchester United tenaciously, which is enough to show that their strength is the best in the Premier League."

"With Crystal Palace suffering from injuries, Manchester United still failed to seize the opportunity to overtake their opponents. It seems that the Premier League title this season will still fall into the hands of Crystal Palace with a high probability."

"Judging from the current situation, Crystal Palace has no opponents in the Premier League. The only ones who can beat them are themselves."

"In this important game that concerns the ownership of the Premier League title this season, the Chinese did not use the team's main center Tony, but pushed Ronaldo and Messi, two wide players, to the front line. Such an unexpected decision helped Crystal Palace win against Manchester United."

"I have to admit that Sir Ferguson is too conservative compared to the unpredictable on-the-spot command ability of the Chinese."

"Crystal Palace have managed to extend their lead to five points after back-to-back games against Chelsea and Manchester United. With eight games left in the Premier League, they are firmly in the title race."

"According to the latest data from bookmakers, after this game, the funds optimistic about Crystal Palace defending this season's Premier League title have increased significantly."

Thousands of miles away in China, defeating rival Manchester United head-on made the fans of Crystal Palace very excited.

"Haha, against Chelsea and Manchester United in these two crucial games, Crystal Palace scored four points with one draw and one win, and at the same time extended their lead to five points. Chen Ran did a great job."

"I said before that as long as there are thieves, whether it is Manchester United or Chelsea, it is purely a dream to overtake Crystal Palace."

"Come on, I don't know which guy was still worried about Crystal Palace's injuries before the game."

"Ahem, I'm telling the truth. The injury situation of Crystal Palace this season is very serious. Ribery was injured again in this game. Next is the sprint stage at the end of the season. I hope Crystal Palace can hold on."

"What you said above makes sense. Although Crystal Palace has now opened up a point gap in the Premier League, they will soon face the semi-finals of the Champions League. Can the line of defense hold it up?"

"Did you forget one thing? Pepe's action of punching Lu Xiaopang down, I'm afraid it's not just a red card, and there will be an additional suspension in all likelihood."

"Fuck! If you didn't tell me upstairs, I really forgot. Pepe's attack must be considered an unsportsmanlike behavior. I'm afraid I can't escape the additional punishment. Now it depends on the suspension for a few games."

"It's really meow, it's really leaking and it's raining all night. Crystal Palace has a lack of people in the back line. If Pepe is suspended again, it will really not even have the starting central defenders."

"Ahem, let me tell you, all of you are worrying unnecessarily. As long as there are chicken thieves, these difficulties are nothing to worry about."

"Good guy, the guy upstairs really has confidence in that guy Chen Ran."

"Otherwise, what should I do? Now I can only believe that Chen Ran will handle these problems well."

Manchester United Club, in Ferguson's office, Ferguson, who returned to Manchester after the game, immediately called CEO Ed Woodward.

"Sir Ferguson, what can you do?"

At this time, Ed Woodward was not in a high mood, and obviously he no longer had the high-spirited look he had before the game.

"Ed, what's the matter? Isn't it just losing a game? The Premier League is not over yet, and it's not certain who will end up with the championship trophy."

Seeing Ed Woodward's listless look, Ferguson shook his head in disdain.A rookie is a rookie, without any strategic focus.

"Sir Ferguson, do we still have a chance? There are only eight rounds left in the Premier League. We are now five points behind Crystal Palace. Is there any possibility of overtaking?"

In other words, Ferguson has made outstanding achievements and high prestige, otherwise Ed Woodward would really want to spit shit on him.

Who was confident enough to win Crystal Palace before the game?He also cheated Lao Tzu of a bottle of fine wine.

Now that the game has been lost, I'm still pretending to be chicken feathers.

"Of course it's possible. Ed, we can't give up any chance until the last moment. We must go all out, understand?"

Ed Woodward resisted the urge to roll his eyes and took a deep breath.

"Sir Ferguson, what should we do now?"

"Ed, I believe you are very clear about the injury situation of Crystal Palace. The reason why Crystal Palace can win one championship after another is nothing more than relying on these super-strength players in the team."

"After this game, Ribéry was added to their injured list. Next is the final sprint stage of the season. The double consumption of the Premier League and the Champions League is likely to make their injured list continue to expand. "

"When the rest of their players fail, that's when Crystal Palace collapse. And then our chance will come."

"So, what we have to do now is to make the absence of Crystal Palace players more serious, so that they cannot sustain the collapse earlier."

If Ed Woodward was a little careless at the beginning, he couldn't help but get excited again after hearing it.

I have to admit that Ferguson is worthy of being a veteran, his eyes are really poisonous.

"Sir Ferguson, just tell me what you need me to do."

Seeing Ed Woodward's eyes sparkle and his fighting spirit rekindled, Ferguson nodded in satisfaction, and it was not in vain for him to waste so much saliva.

If David Gill was still around, he wouldn't need to say so much, and he would know what to do with just a little dial.

It's a pity that such a useful helper was snatched away by that Huaguo kid.

Thinking of this, Ferguson, who was slightly distracted, immediately withdrew his thoughts, looked at Ed Woodward's eyes full of curiosity, and patiently assigned him tasks.

"Ed, you will make our friends in the media move, and strongly condemn Pepe's violent behavior in this game. And put pressure on the FA, and this kind of unsportsmanlike behavior must be severely punished .”

"I see. Sir Alex Ferguson, you want the FA to punish Pepe additionally. So when Pepe was suspended, Crystal Palace didn't even have a starting central defender, right?"

Ed Woodward was not an idiot either, he immediately understood what Ferguson meant.

"That's right. That kid from Huaguo made a documentary about the violent behavior on the court. You can ask our friends from the media to mention this more. The dragon-slaying boy eventually became a dragon. I believe those stories The media must be interested."

"Hey, that's a great idea."

Ed Woodward grinned so much that the corners of his mouth almost reached his ears, and he couldn't help admiring secretly in his heart, this is really an old fox, his shots are fast, ruthless and accurate.

"Ed, don't get too excited. This is not enough. You must know that the masters of the FA will not easily bow to the media."

"Sir Ferguson, if you have any good ideas, let's share them together."

Ed Woodward, who was laughing happily, choked on Ferguson's words, and looked at Ferguson with a resentful face.

"Haha, Ed, you can't help with the rest. I'll talk to those old friends who work in the FA, clean the stadium, resist violence, every one of our English football practitioners It's an obligation."

Seeing Ferguson's flushed smiling face, Ed Woodward also laughed along with him.

Damn, this old guy never forgets to control himself.

Gan!
London, Crystal Palace Club, Chen Ran's office.

Even after winning Manchester United and extending Crystal Palace's lead to five points, Chen Ran was not in the mood to relax.

Players can take a break, but he has to be busy preparing for the next troubles.

"How is Ribery's injury? Is the diagnosis out?"

"Come out, come out."

Before the words fell, Southgate hurried in from the outside.

"Boss, Franck Ribery's problem is not serious, it's just a muscle strain. He can recover after a month's rest."

"One month?"

Hearing this result, the corner of Chen Ran's mouth twitched slightly.

To put it lightly, it is already mid-March, and there are only two months before the end of the season.

Even if Ribery can play before the end of the season, it is still unknown what his state will be and whether he can adapt to the rhythm of the game immediately.

Shaking his head secretly, Chen Ran silently crossed Ribery's name off the player list temporarily in his heart.

After discussing the next game arrangement with Guardiola, Southgate and Simeone, Chen Ran called Little Fatty Luis over again.

"Chen, do you have any new plans?"

Although as the sports manager of the Crystal Palace club, Louis does not participate in the team's usual training and games.But he is still very clear about the current situation of Crystal Palace.

"Well, you pay close attention to the recent movements of the major media in England, especially things related to Pepe. If there is any abnormal situation, report to me immediately."

"Chen, are you worried that the Football Association will impose additional penalties on Pepe's behavior?"

As for the key game between Crystal Palace and Manchester United that is related to the ownership of the Premier League title this season, the little fat man was of course also watching on the spot. He knew exactly what happened on the field at that time.

"I'm not worried, but I will definitely be punished."

Chen Ran shook his head slightly. This matter is very clear and there is nothing to dispute. It is an unsportsmanlike behavior.

Moreover, because when Guardiola was shoveled and injured, in order to put pressure on the FA, he once filmed a documentary against stadium violence with great fanfare.

So now I am more passive, and it is not even convenient to defend Pepe, for fear that it will backfire and bring about worse results.

"Chen, since you're already mentally prepared to accept additional penalties, what else is there to worry about? Fines, suspension for two or three games, is the worst possible outcome?"

The little fat man touched his big head and looked at Chen Ran with some puzzlement.

"Hehe, that would be great."

"Chen, what you mean is that you are worried that someone will take the opportunity to play tricks behind your back."

This time the little fat man finally reacted.

"That's right. Do you remember when we made a documentary against pitch violence when Pep Guardiola was injured?"

"Of course I remember, we co-produced this documentary with Sky TV, and you even sent me to be the producer of this documentary."

"I'm worried that someone will hype this documentary again in response to Pepe's behavior. In that case, we will be very passive."

"Ah, that's true. If someone really does this, then we can't even defend ourselves, we can only be beaten honestly."

After hearing the possibility proposed by Chen Ran, Louis broke out in a cold sweat.

"This is what I'm most worried about. That's why I asked you to pay close attention to the media. If someone makes a move, they will definitely launch a public opinion war first."

"Okay, I understand, I will definitely keep a close eye on those media. But, Chen, are we just passively beaten like this?"

"Of course not. Don't forget, we still have Stephen's father's hole card."

"However, after all, Pepe was caught by someone, so as long as the FA's additional punishment is within the normal range, I don't intend to disturb the Marquis of Bath. Less, understand?"

"understand."

Still the same sentence, a good spirit does not have a bad spirit.

On the second day after Chen Ran arranged for Little Fatty Louis to pay attention to media trends, discussions about Pepe's foul appeared overwhelmingly in the major media in England.

Not surprisingly, the documentary filmed by Chen Ran became one of the focuses of discussion.

All of a sudden, "the boy who slayed the dragon eventually became a dragon" became a hot topic all over England.

(End of this chapter)