Manchester United legend

Chapter 169
The most difficult game started on May 5, when Manchester United went to Anfield to play Liverpool.The game was played in a fiery stadium atmosphere. At the beginning, the two teams set up positions to compete for possession and the initiative. The two teams were attacking and attacking. The offensive and defensive rhythms of both sides were very fast.

Liverpool did not pose much threat to Manchester United when they lacked Fowler and Owen's two main strikers in this game, and the midfield organization was weak.

But Liverpool still played inextricably with Manchester United by virtue of their home court advantage.Although they are no longer in the championship team, Liverpool is indeed tough, and their confrontation with Manchester United has gradually developed from small fights to all-out war.

All kinds of sliding shovels and all kinds of vicious fouls emerged one after another, and the actions of both sides became more and more serious. The referee had to stop the game frequently to deal with disputes.

In the face of the "strangling battle" of the archenemy, Manchester United's two-wing tactics are still very sharp, and Beckham shines on the right.In the first half, he received a pass from Jost and put the ball on Yorke's head with a precise bottom pass. Yorke easily scored with a header in front of the goal and Manchester United led 1-0.

In the second half, Blomqvist made a quick cut from the left, and Carahel kicked him in the penalty area, penalty kick!Irwin withstood the pressure and scored smoothly. 2 to 0, Manchester United expanded the score.

Liverpool, unwilling to embarrass themselves at home, aggressively attacked, and Manchester United gradually fell into a passive position after shrinking their defense.Blomqvist uprooted the opponent in defense, and he also gave the referee a chance to award a penalty kick. Liverpool naturally shot through the net unceremoniously, 1-2.

Liverpool, who were catching up to the score, became even crazier. The whole team attacked desperately, and Manchester United became more passive.Under increasing defensive pressure, Irvine was sent off for a second yellow card in the 75th minute, which further affected Manchester United's defense.

Two minutes before the end, Liverpool launched the last fierce offensive. McMaraman went straight from the left to the Manchester United penalty area to find his teammate who was holding the ball with his back. At this time, Manchester United's penalty area was in chaos.

Manchester United lost another 2 points!Now it's time to compete with Arsenal on goal difference and goals scored.

Four days later, Manchester United visited the Riverside Stadium to challenge Middlesbrough.Manchester United has always held the advantage, constantly attacking the opponent, forcing Middlesbrough to retreat across the board.

However, Manchester United's advantage did not turn into a goal until first-half injury time.Beckham sent a free kick from the left to the penalty area. The opponent's goalkeeper hit the ball out of the penalty area. Butt got the ball 5 yards away from the corner of the penalty area on the right. He lobbed the ball sideways and passed it into the penalty area. Unable to participate in the remaining games, the title of top scorer is within easy reach for York.

In the second half, Manchester United continued to occupy the advantage and had many chances to expand the score. Unfortunately, they were all resolved by the opponent one by one, or the shots hit the crossbar directly.

最终1比0的比分一直保持到终场。冠军争夺战中的另外一方阿森纳则爆冷输给利兹联队0比1，彻底失去了主动权——曼联还少打1轮联赛！
After this round, Manchester United's points are the same as Arsenal's 75 points, and Manchester United's 42 goal difference is 1 more than Arsenal's, and finally won the first place in points.

Before playing the last league game, Manchester United played a make-up match against Blackburn, coached by Ferguson's former assistant Jason Kidd.Blackburn, who was deep in the relegation zone at home, played very hard and launched a lot of threatening offensives, but failed to capture Manchester United's defense. In the end, the two teams drew 0-0. Manchester United scored 1 point, and the points have surpassed Arsenal by 1 point.

As long as Manchester United wins their opponent in the last league game, they can be sure to win the championship!

There is still the last league game, fate is in your own hands, and Manchester United's championship dream is about to come true!
The time came to May 1999, 5, and the "longer than a century" league finally reached its final round.

Manchester United sits at Old Trafford to face Tottenham, which is the final battle to determine the league title.

The situation in the standings before this game was complicated. Manchester United ranked first with 76 points and Arsenal ranked second with 75 points. Both teams have the chance to compete for the championship.

In the last round, Arsenal played Villa first, and their game started 1 hour earlier than Manchester United.

In other words, once Arsenal wins, they can stay at the top of the list for a few 10 minutes.

These two games related to the ownership of the championship were ups and downs, exciting and full of suspense.

In the final game, Ferguson is still in rotation, and the starting lineup reflects his courage. It also reflects the extremely small difference in strength between Manchester United's first-team players.

Schmeichel continued to guard the goal, Gary Neville, Irwin, Johnson, David May partnered in the defense, midfielder Jost led, Giggs' rare starting partner since the game against Arsenal formed double wings, Scholes played the prominent position of the big diamond, and Yorke and Sheringham were partners in the striker.

Amidst the cheers of the home fans, "Champion, Champion", "Glory belongs to Manchester United!", "Triple Crown, Triple Crown, we are heading for the Triple Crown!", the game started.

Tottenham, which ranks in the middle, do not have any idea of ​​​​defending. They have always been a staunch supporter of offensive football, and they are not conservative when they come to Old Trafford.

After the start of the game, the competition between the two sides was very fierce, the offensive and defensive transition was very fast, and the game has been running at a high speed.

Manchester United's frontcourt attack combination did not get more opportunities under Tottenham's full of physical interception. Only at the beginning of the game, York pressed the opponent's goalkeeper tightly and blocked the direction of the Tottenham goalkeeper's clearance ball.

The Tottenham goalkeeper made a big-foot clearance in a panic, but hit the ball on Yorke, rebounded and flew towards the gate!In the end, the bouncing ball just hit the post and popped out!

After the initial panic, Tottenham settled down and dealt with Manchester United, and the game became elusive.

Relatively speaking, the Tottenham players are well rested, energetic, and fierce in pressing. They are a very difficult opponent for Manchester United.

And Manchester United, who want to control the rhythm and save energy, also feel the pressure in the face of the opponent's fierce rush and the fierce counterattack launched at all times.

Tottenham's offensive tactics are simple, relying on the powerful center Ferdinand. Many of their offensives directly pass long passes to Ferdinand, widening the distance and depth, making it very hard for Manchester United who want to keep the third line close.

Despite Tottenham's efforts, the game always speaks with strength.After 10 minutes of the game, Manchester United slowly took the initiative in the scene.

However, Arsenal, which kicked off one hour earlier, took a 1-1 lead over Villa. They are now entering the end of the game and are about to get 0 points.Once Manchester United still draws, Arsenal will snatch the championship trophy!
The pressure on Manchester United was increasing, and Tottenham took the opportunity to stab the Red Devils in the chest.

In the 27th minute, Tottenham launched a long pass from the backcourt. Iverson gave the ball to Ferdinand, who was going forward into the penalty area. The tall Ferdinand showed extraordinary dexterity.

Manchester United 0 to 1 - Arsenal 1 to 0!

(End of this chapter)