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Chapter 979 Move On
On January 1, Manchester United took the lead in playing against Southampton at home.

With Bernardo Silva injured, Salah deservedly got the starting spot, he and Griezmann ambush behind Harry Kane.

In this game, Sun Wu formed the strongest lineup that can be produced. Kanter, Van Dijk, and Alderweireld, who had a rest for a game, all returned. Herrera made his debut and only rotated on the two wings. Luke Shaw and Coleman start.

It was Southampton who ended Manchester United's winning streak last season, and Ward-Prowse became famous for scoring direct free kicks in both rounds.

But in this game, Manchester United did not give the opponent a golden right foot. Instead, Sun Wu made a free kick with his left foot outside the penalty area in the 35th minute and directly scored the first goal.

However, Manchester United played very difficult in this game. Southampton's defense organization is very good. The defense line of Wundt, Yoshida Maya and Bertrand basically did not give the Trident any good opportunities. The newly added The defensive midfielder Romeu also performed well, and several shots that were close to breaking the goal were also blocked by former Manchester United goalkeeper Foster.

In the second half, Southampton replaced the new winter aid Austin. The former OPR striker scored 21 league goals last season and is the best striker in the country.

In the 67th minute, Tadic cleverly passed through Lucas and split the side. Ward-Prowse sent a well-placed cross from the right. Austin was between Van Dijk and Alderweireld. Flying shovel and scored to equalize the score.

For this conceded goal, Manchester United has nothing to say. The tacit understanding between the opponent's passes and shots is 100%, which happens to be the position where De Gea cannot attack and Van Dijk cannot clear the siege.

McPhelan handed a bottle of water to Sun Wu who ran over, and asked in a low voice, "Do you want to change formation?"

"No." Sun Wu took two sips of water, "Let Lingard warm up."

In the 71st minute, Manchester United replaced Herrera with Lingard. This substitution became a turning point in the game.

Lingard almost scored with the first touch of the ball. In the 73rd minute, Manchester United made a pass from midfield. The vigilance of the defense line, Wundt closely guarded Harry Kane while commanding Maya Yoshida loudly.

But Lingard, who was inserted in the back row, got out of the crowd and caught the ball behind Yoshida Maya. He pushed the far corner at the first time, but unfortunately the ball missed the far post slightly.

Lingard covered his face in remorse, and Romeu, who rushed back, felt lingering fear.

Mortensen commented, "Romeu has been in the Premier League for many years, but he has never been a defensive midfielder... The reason is very simple, this is a La Masia product."

Indeed, if you have to find a template, Romeu is a bit like Busquets. He uses more anticipation and position blocking instead of marking and mopping up.

In fact, Southampton this season has a very good defensive midfielder, Wanyama.

However, four days ago, Tottenham Hotspur snatched Wanyama for £2000 million, which caused a big problem for Southampton's central defense.

In the 76th minute, Lingard went forward to the penalty area again. This time Romeu followed, but this time Sun Wu did not choose to pass the ball. Instead, he received a cross pass from Coleman outside the penalty area and shot directly with his right foot. far corner.

"boom!"

After the crisp sound of the goal post, the referee blew his whistle.

"Manchester United are leading again and it was Griezmann who scored the 20th goal of the French striker in all competitions this season. He is now one of the best strikers in Europe!"

After Romeu was pulled away, Sun Wu's shot was not disturbed at all, and the quality of the shot was very high. Foster's horizontal pounce hit the ball on the post, and Griezmann in front of the goal easily scored with a knee collision.

Griezmann, Harry Kane and Salah ran towards the Stretford stand, while Sun Wu put his arms around Lingard.

Wanyama has a strong ability to sweep and defend, but Romeu doesn't like to return to the penalty area on defense. This is what Sun Wu observed through the "God's perspective".

Herrera's organization on the outside, passing and receiving the ball is considered good, but his forward penetration is not deep, while Lingard's organizational ability is slightly weaker, but his forward penetration into the penalty area to grab points is a greater direct threat to the goal. Sun Wu's The adjustments are very targeted.

Southampton coach Koeman waved his hand in disappointment, but he did not intend to give up. Amid the cheers of the fans, he yelled for his disciples to counterattack.

But this time Sun Wu changed his formation, from 4231 to 343, Coleman went back to play the right central defender, Lingard went to play the right wing, and at the same time began to press high.

Southampton, who wanted to press forward in the formation, was forced back by this mess. The pressure on the back line made them exhausted, and they couldn't send the ball forward at all.

"Hey, Best's adjustments are very interesting and targeted." Mortenson said with a smile: "Southampton's offense relies heavily on two wings, and Ward-Prowse and Bertrand are their offensive players. important people, but now they are suppressed."

In the 85th minute, Manchester United killed the game.

Salah changed position to the left and cooperated with Griezmann and then went into the penalty area and shot from a small angle. Foster barely saved the ball, but Harry Kane scored from the back to expand the score to 3 1.

"Congratulations to Manchester United, they have pushed their winning streak to 21 games, what a record!"

"Congratulations to Best too, he took over the team for the first time and surprised everyone."

In stoppage time, Salah finally scored his first goal for Manchester United. He was tripped by Yoshida Maya in the penalty area. Both Sun Wu and Griezmann gave up the opportunity. The Egyptian took the lead himself A penalty kick was made and the score was fixed at 4-1.

At the post-match press conference, Sun Wufeng calmly stated that he didn't value the so-called 21-game winning streak. The reporters below were all MMPs, and they had never seen such a good-looking guy who got cheap.

In fact, Sun Wu really doesn't value this winning streak very much. He knows very well that in the next three battles, it is impossible for Manchester United to maintain a winning streak in the league. Not April and May.

Maybe Guardiola thinks the same as Sun Wu...

On the second day, both Liverpool and Chelsea won the game smoothly, but Manchester City was tied at home by Tottenham Hotspur.

Pochettino obviously copied Klopp's tactical thinking against Melon, quickly advancing the offense, making full use of the width of the court and personal abilities, and the defense always maintains a numerical advantage, coupled with timely high-position pressing.

Only 30 seconds into the game, Tottenham succeeded in a high position. Wanyama, who had just transferred to Tottenham, stole the ball. Eriksson sent a wonderful through ball, and Sun Xingmin shot through Otamendi with his left foot and scored.

Although the rhythm of the game later fell into the hands of Manchester City, and relying on Sterling's handball to stop the ball and Sane's dive to cheat points, Manchester City reversed the score.

But at the last moment, Wanyama's non-stop ball from 35 meters away allowed Tottenham to take away 1 point.

Sun Wu called Pochettino in the locker room to congratulate him, and praised the Argentine coach for his insight.

Wanyama is really good.

Without Wanyama, Southampton lost.

With Wanyama, Manchester City lost points.

(End of this chapter)