Manchester United legend

Chapter 168 Di 160 Chapter Eight Entering the Champions League Final

Now it's Juventus' turn to start worrying.Manchester United's confidence is getting stronger and stronger. Not only did they not shrink their defense, but they faced Juventus with a tougher attitude.

Manchester United's long pass from the backcourt forward to find the Black Wind Shuangsha is simple and straightforward. Gary Neville once again made a long pass from the backcourt to the Juventus penalty area. Yorke immediately dribbled the ball in after receiving the ball from the opponent's top on the edge of the penalty area, and hit the post with one kick!

Cole also had a chance to perform. After Manchester United's short pass from the left entered the penalty area, Cole took the ball and turned around to shoot. Unfortunately, the shot was too straight and was confiscated by Peruzzi.

The subsequent game was still dominated by Manchester United. The team led by Jost was like a team of disciplined and well-organized mighty divisions, leaving no chance for Juventus, who had rested.

Jost has been freed from the burden of defending Zidane. He not only watches Zidane, but also takes care of the entire midfield. It can be said that in the huge area between the penalty area and the penalty area, he has played a huge role-sorting out Manchester United's frontcourt offense, controlling the rhythm of the game, and investing in all aspects of defense.

Under the tough confrontation, Juventus did not get any chances, and the shots of Zidane, Deschamps and Davis did not pose much threat.

Ferguson did not turn on the hair dryer during the intermission. He loudly affirmed the hard work of the players, "Our rhythm has suppressed them, and they have not concentrated on the game. We can score more goals, and they will collapse soon under the continuous pressure."

Ferguson waved his hands and said, "Juventus is our best touchstone. We will definitely surpass them and reach the final." Manchester United still took the initiative in the second half, and the Red Devils' defense did not show any mistakes.

Juventus' offense looked lacking in confidence and firepower.Although they once scored, it was already caused by Inzaghi's early offside.

After withstood Juventus' attack, Manchester United made persistent efforts in the 84th minute. Cole and York once again destroyed the opponent's weak defense. Black Wind and Shuangsha passed the football to each other like butterflies through flowers in the frontcourt, easily passing the entire Juventus defense, especially York's movements were so smart and chic.

Although Peruzzi made a decisive attack and knocked York down when he entered the penalty area, Manchester United no longer needed a penalty kick and a red card. Cole then stepped in and pushed an empty goal in the corner of the small penalty area-3 to 2, Manchester United reversed the score!
The fierce battle to eliminate Juventus is a great victory, but it is also a great drain on Manchester United at the end of the season. Whether it is physical or mental, Manchester United is like a spring that has been stretched to the limit.After an intense game, Manchester United were pushed to the limit.

It was under such circumstances that Manchester United went to Leeds United's Elland Road Stadium.Ferguson unexpectedly chose the long-lost David May and the 19-year-old Brown as central defenders, allowing Stam, Johansen, Borg and other main players to rest.

David May and Brown played together for the first time all season, which laid the groundwork for Manchester United's subsequent goals.Compared with the tired Manchester United, Leeds played aggressively and took advantage.

They controlled the game with speed, hitting Manchester United's defense time and time again, and Manchester United was forced to turn to shrinking defense.In the 32nd minute, both Manchester United's midfield and defense made unforced errors. Leeds intercepted the pass in the midfield and launched a quick attack on the spot. Hasselbaink got a pass from the left and entered the penalty area. Brown in front of him watched the opponent and the ball pass through his defensive area.Hassel-Baink passed Schmeichel and easily pushed through the net with his right foot.

"We can't do this, even if we fail, I have to show my desperate performance! Is exhaustion the enemy? This excuse is too weak."

Ferguson was very angry at half-time. He could not bear the sluggishness of the players. "It's not yet the end of the season, it's not time for us to take a breather.

After a round of powerful hair dryers, Manchester United changed their appearance in the second half and began to effectively regain the initiative from Leeds United.

However, the Red Devils were really unlucky. Blomqvist missed excellent opportunities one after another, and did not score an empty goal a few yards in front of the goal!Manchester United's goal came in the 56th minute. Jost hoisted the ball into the penalty area. Butt's far post was blocked by the goalkeeper. Cole followed up and stepped on the ball with his left foot. 1-1, Manchester United tied the score.

In the following game time, luck once again stayed away from Manchester United, and they missed no less than two must-goal opportunities.

In the end, the two sides drew 1-1, and Manchester United's unbeaten record continued to 26 games, but the result of losing 2 points was that Manchester United's points were overtaken by Arsenal.

After the Gunners defeated Middlesbrough in a 6-1 massacre, they surpassed Manchester United to grab the top spot with 69 points in one more game.

Entering May, the Premier League has also entered the countdown to the championship.Manchester United hosts Aston Villa in the 5th round.The morale of Manchester United, which cannot afford to lose, was high, and they beat Villa into a mess from the very beginning.

Ferguson sent three attacking midfielders, Beckham, Blomqvist and Scholes, while the striker let Yorke and Sheringham partner.

After the start of the game, Manchester United immediately launched a fast break. Scholes dribbled the ball in the penalty area and was tripped by his opponent. It was only 1 minute before the start of the game.

Soon, Manchester United launched an offensive again. Scholes, Blomqvist and Sheringham played an exquisite cooperation in the 4th minute. Scholes was unguarded again.

Manchester United's offensive wave after wave, Villa's retreat across the board is still in a state of distress, Beckham almost breaks through the opponent's goal with a free kick in the front court, the goalkeeper has surrendered, but this wonderful curved ball was headed out by the defender standing on the goal line.

Manchester United's offensive forced Villa, and every attack seemed to be close to scoring. Under the tremendous pressure, the Villa players finally made mistakes.

In the 20th minute, Blomqvist made a precise pass from the left to the back of the penalty area. Scholes passed the ball directly to the goal without waiting for the ball to land. Under the pressure of Yorke, Villa defender Watson hit the ball into his own gate.

1 to 0, Manchester United lead the opponent.In the subsequent game, Manchester United slowed down a little, and Villa was able to attack.In the 34th minute, Villa launched an attack from the right. Watson made a pass from the bottom. Manchester United's central defender completely missed the opponent's outflanking striker. 1 to 1, Villa equalized the score.

Manchester United does not want two consecutive draws, and the Red Devils quickly regained their offensive.Only 1 minute into the second half, York was tripped by the opponent in front of the opponent's penalty area, and Beckham took a breathtaking free kick.

That wonderful arc flew over the human wall, hung straight to the bottom right corner of the goal, and flew into the gate by rubbing the lintel and goal post!
The opponent's goalkeeper could only watch the ball go in, and did not have time to make any saves. 2 to 1-Manchester United took the lead again.Although Irwin wasted a penalty opportunity created by his teammates in the end, Manchester United scored a crucial three-pointer.

After scoring these 3 points, Manchester United returned to the top of the list, leading Arsenal by 2 points.There are still 4 rounds in the league, and Manchester United is in a good situation.However, the opponent behind still has a super tough Liverpool.

As we all know, Liverpool is the opponent in the entire Premier League who is least willing to win Manchester United, and it is also one of the few super strong teams in the Premier League that may cause trouble for Ferguson.

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