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Chapter 55 Loyalty!Watford fans!
Manchester City, who shouted "competing for the UEFA Cup qualification", caused an uproar in the public opinion for a while.

"What gives you confidence? "

A "Times" newspaper report made a very rational criticism of Duncan.Not to mention the main forward Andy Cole and the harsh schedule, the current gap of up to 4 points is really not "you want it, you can have it if you want it"!

For Manchester City fans, it is full of happiness!Once upon a time, their team was still struggling in the relegation zone, but after seven games, they actually had the qualifications to compete for the UEFA Cup and go to Europe.

This is simply too fantastical, right?

In the face of doubts from the media, the tough guy Button stood up: "We believe in Duncan, the longest seven-game winning streak in team history has been achieved, what else is impossible? Teams like Portsmouth and Tottenham, I am alone can defeat them!"

"..." The reporter obviously didn't believe that there are 11 people in the family, and they can slip you down all by yourself.

"Don't believe me? Let them come to Manchester Fighting Ground to find me! I will allow them to fight with wheels!" Barton showed off his powerful muscles.

The reporter was speechless: What the co-author said was not football, but boxing...

In any case, when a goal is promised, there are naturally some people who support it and some people who oppose it, and some people automatically put it on the muzzle of the gun.

"Although we have been relegated, it is not a soft persimmon that everyone pinches." Watford's head coach, Bosch Lloyd, spoke sonorously and loudly!
As a newly promoted Premier League team this season, Watford's lineup has retained the championship lineup, basically unchanged.The purpose of playing is to emulate Wigan Athletic in the previous season.At that time, Wigan Athletic relied on the original team and qualified for the UEFA Cup that season, even threatening the top four.

But it is a pity that Bosroyd did not learn the essence of "concrete analysis of specific issues". Watford seized the position of "deputy squad leader" as quickly as possible, and then sat for the entire season, firmly grasping the "deputy squad leader" position. top spot in the relegation zone.

Just three rounds ago, Watford had already been relegated early.The rest of the game is already dispensable to them, not even a battle of honor.

With Manchester City, it should be a battle of spirits!

Of course, the possibility of dead dogs jumping over the wall is not ruled out!
Before the game, Duncan also received the task of the formation system.

System task: [Bosroyd's provocation], at Watford's home court, win with a goal difference of more than three.Task reward: Four-element formation is promoted to intermediate level!

April 4, Vicarage Road Stadium, Watford home.

Watford set up an iron barrel formation, waiting for Manchester City to challenge!
After 90 minutes of fierce fighting, the score of 4:0 was bloody displayed on the scoreboard of the Vicarage Stadium.The new striker combination of Vassell and Samaras, both scored twice.The new striker combination makes people shine, and even forgets the existence of Andy Cole.

In the game, the four-element formation, which can blow up Liverpool's defense line, once again exerted great power.Watford's Championship-level defense is not enough at all.The game process was completely one-sided.

Before the end of the first half, Manchester City had a 3:0 advantage.In the second half, Duncan replaced Samaras and Button, who had more attendance recently, to give them a rest time.In the end, Vassell scored another goal in the second half and the score was rewritten to 4:0.

Manchester City achieved an expected victory!
However, compared to the tit-for-tat before the game, after the game, there was a lot less anger and more harmony.

For Manchester City, it is only natural to beat the team at the bottom of the standings.

The worst relegation has already happened for Watford and it doesn't matter if they lose another game or two.

If we say the most special point, it is the Watford fans who sit at home.Compared with the City Stadium, which can accommodate 7000 people, the Vicarage Road Stadium is as narrow as a lane.The grandstand with a capacity of only 9000 people only sat [-] fans.

It also included [-] visiting Manchester City fans.

The fans of the home team who lost the game either left early, cried sadly, or cursed in anger. In short, with Manchester City's continuous victories, Duncan has seen all kinds of fans.

But the home team fans at the Vicarage Road Stadium still surprised him.

During the game, they were extremely calm; after the game, no one left the field!It wasn't until the home team players came over hand in hand to express their gratitude to the home team fans that more than 7000 fans stood up and applauded, sending blessings and encouragement.

Why does this happen?
Looking at the sparse stands, Duncan understood in seconds.

Watford have lost 19 of their 14 home games this season, an amazing rate!

A home game that loses consecutively will definitely reduce popularity and reduce the number of people watching the game.

Until three rounds before, Watford was relegated.Those fans who are disappointed, angry, and spurned will definitely never come to watch the home team's game again.

At this time, the fans who can still go to the scene to watch the game, give applause, and be with the team are the last and most loyal fans of this club.

It may be expected to be smashed into pieces, but the big waves will not change the gold!
The remaining true fans will naturally not stay away because of Watford's loss.Win or lose, they will stand by the side of the club!
Just like the applause from the Vicarage Road Stadium at this time!
"Watford must be very happy now to have such unwavering and consistent fans!" Duncan said.

"Do you want to be like them?" Diop asked.

"No, I don't want to fall into this kind of situation. To be my fan, you must enjoy the victory!" Duncan was full of confidence.

For Manchester City fans, they also experienced the feeling of fear.

Manchester City established a leading advantage early in the game, with three points basically in hand.Fans use various communication devices such as radios and mobile phones to check the results of another Tottenham game.

Unfortunately, Tottenham ushered in the second round of the North London Derby this round. They visited the Emirates Stadium to challenge Arsenal.

In fact, for Arsenal fans, this game was very painful.

On the one hand, for Manchester City, which defeated them in the last round, the Gunners really don't want Manchester City to qualify for the UEFA Cup, so losing to Tottenham and letting Tottenham take all three points is the best result; but on the other hand? , Tottenham is also Arsenal's rival in the same city. You can lose to anyone in a season, but you can't lose to the rival Tottenham.

It was a very pleasant thing to decide the fate of others.But this time, the gun fans are very breathless!

Isn't there a situation where Manchester City can't narrow the point difference without defeating the deadly enemy?
Yes, that is, Manchester City also lost.

But will City lose to bottom-of-the-table Watford?
Won the Arsenal team, but lost to the bottom team, how much did you let the Gunners lose their price?
In a league game, the gun fans are so entangled that it is impossible to lose or win.

In the end, Wenger's team still did not release the water, they insisted on professionalism.

2:1!They beat city rivals Tottenham at home.

At the same time another game, Portsmouth made a draw.

So the standings after this round: Tottenham seventh, 54 points; Portsmouth eighth, 54 points; Manchester City ninth, 51 points.

Although still ranked ninth, the UEFA Cup qualification has suddenly become within reach!
(End of this chapter)