The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

After a 2:2 tie with old rival Brighton at home, this season's English Premier League has finished 26 rounds. Manchester United has an unbeaten record of 19 wins and 7 draws, and 64 points firmly occupy the top spot in the standings;

Manchester United's city rival Manchester United has 18 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses, 59 points, and ranks second in the standings with a score of five points behind; Chelsea ranks third with 18 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses, and 58 points; and the last spot in the Champions League zone belongs to Brighton, the biggest dark horse in the Premier League this season, who just tied with Manchester United. They have 16 wins, 7 draws and 3 losses, and 55 points, surpassing traditional powerhouses such as Liverpool with 53 points, Arsenal with 51 points and Tottenham Hotspur with 48 points, and rank fourth in the league.

In the next three weeks, Manchester United will face a devilish schedule of two consecutive games:

The first week is two consecutive away games. First, they will go to the West Midlands to play the English FA Cup semi-final against Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club (Wolves), and then go to London to play the 27th round of the Premier League against Fulham Football Club.

In the second week, they will first play at home against Bayern Munich Football Club in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final; then go to Hampshire to play the 28th round of the Premier League against Southampton Football Club;

In the third week, they will first travel to Munich, Germany, to play the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich Football Club; then they will play at home against Manchester City Football Club in the 29th round of the Premier League, the second Manchester derby of the season.

Of course, it is not all bad news for Manchester United. The team's two central defenders, Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) and the core of the defense, Raphael Varane, have returned from injury;

What makes the Manchester United club even more happy is that several players who have been absent for a long time have also returned from injury recently: first, like Jesse Lingard who returned in the first two rounds, the core midfielder Juan Mata and left back Lu Kershaw, who were seriously injured and absent for more than six months, both passed the comprehensive test of the team doctor and obtained the qualification to play;

Then the core of the defense, vice-captain Harry Maguire, and the midfielder Scott McTominay, who were seriously injured and absent for nearly four months, have also begun to practice with the team. The current Manchester United first team is strong and powerful, which also gives head coach Mourinho enough confidence to cope with the next continuous devil schedule.

April 23, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England.

The sun shines on the Molineux Stadium, the home of the Wolves, and the battle of the English FA Cup semi-final is about to ignite. Before the game started, the fans had already poured in like a tide. They wore the black and white jerseys of the Wolves, their faces were painted with the colors of the team, and the flags were fluttering in the wind.

In the stands, singing came one after another. That was the Wolves' team song. Every word of the lyrics was roared out by the fans with the most full enthusiasm. The sound rolled in the stadium like waves, impacting every inch of space. The cheering drums were like thunder, and the rhythm of the singing beat everyone's heart.

The shouts, singing, and drums of the fans intertwined to create a home atmosphere that belonged exclusively to the Wolves. The atmosphere was so hot that it seemed to ignite the air, and every visiting player who entered here could feel the oppression coming in the face.

Manchester United players, wearing their iconic red uniforms, stepped onto the challenging green field with a determined look, while Wolves players were also ready, wearing black and white uniforms, vowing to defend the glory of their home court.

As the players from both sides entered the field, the starting lineups of the two teams officially appeared in front of the fans and broadcast signals.

The home team Wolves sent out a 3-4-2-1 formation in this game:

Goalkeeper: Rui Patricio

Defenders: Ryan Bennett, Conor Coady, Willy Boly

Midfielders: Matt Doherty, Joao Moutinho, Ruben Neves, Jong Castro

Attacking midfielder: Helder Costa, Diogo Jota

Forward: Raul Jimenez

The starting lineup of the visiting team Manchester United is still their usual 4-3-3 formation:

Goalkeeper: David De Gea (captain)

Defenders: Theo Fernandez, Raphael Varane, Ruben Dias, Ashraf Hakimi

Midfielders: Dani Olmo, Marco Verratti, Bruno Fernandez

Forwards: Cody Gakpo, Edinson Cavani, Romelu Lukaku

With the referee's whistle, the game officially began.

Home gameThe Wolves showed an aggressive momentum at the beginning of the game. Their midfielders and front midfielders were like a group of hungry wolves, launching a fierce "strangulation" tactic against Manchester United's midfield.

The two front midfielders, Elder Costa and Diogo Jota, were like two sharp knives, quickly interspersed between Manchester United's midfielders. Their running positions were flexible and varied, constantly looking for gaps in Manchester United's defense. The two midfielders, Joao Moutinho and Ruben Neves, were like two solid fortresses, firmly controlling the rhythm of the midfield while launching sharp attacks at the right time.

In the fifth minute of the game, Elder Costa of the Wolves received the ball in the midfield and quickly moved forward. He cleverly dribbled past Olmo's defense and then passed the ball to Diogo Jota. After Diogo Jota received the ball, he shot directly. Fortunately, Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea reacted quickly and saved the ball from the bottom line with a sideways move.

Wolves got a corner kick.

The corner kick was taken, and Ruben Neves kicked the ball into the penalty area. Wolves defender Connor Coady and others rushed to the front point and the middle point, trying to grab the header. Manchester United defenders were not to be outdone. They stuck to Wolves' offensive players and prevented them from easily grabbing the ball. In the end, Manchester United center back Raphael Varane jumped high and headed the ball out of the penalty area.

In the eleventh minute, Wolves' midfield strangulation tactics began to play a huge role.

They successfully intercepted the ball from Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes through continuous multi-player pressing by midfielders Joao Moutinho, Ruben Neves, and Jongni Castro. After intercepting the ball, Joao Moutinho quickly passed the ball to the front midfielder Elder Costa. Elder Costa broke through along the sideline with the ball and then passed the ball to Diogo Jota in the middle. Diogo Jota received the ball in the penalty area and shot again. This time the ball hit Manchester United center back Ruben Dias and bounced out of the bottom line.

Wolves got another corner kick.

The corner kick was taken again, and this time Wolves striker Raul Jimenez grabbed the header. His header was very powerful, but Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea once again showed his world-class goalkeeper level and held the ball firmly.

The clock of the game was ticking, and it was the 16th minute in a blink of an eye. At this time, the atmosphere on the court became more and more tense, and every fight seemed crucial. Ashraf Hakimi of Manchester United was like a black lightning, dribbling along the side. His speed was amazing, as if there was wind under his feet, intending to break through the Wolves' defense.

Matt Doherty of Wolves saw Ashraf Hakimi's breakthrough, like an angry cheetah, staring at his prey closely. When Ashraf Hakimi was about to break through, Matt Doherty pounced on him, raised his foot high, and kicked Ashraf Hakimi's leg fiercely. The force of this kick was extremely great, and the action was obviously beyond the scope of normal defense.

Ashraf Hakimi was startled by Matt Doherty's sudden and fierce action. His body shook violently, and he lost his balance and fell to the ground. The referee's whistle sounded sharply at this moment. He quickly ran to the scene of the incident and stared at Matt Doherty with a serious expression. From his pocket, a yellow card was taken out, flashing a warning light in the sun. This yellow card was the first yellow card received by the players of both sides in this game.

Doherty looked at the yellow card with a look of regret on his face. He knew that his impulse just now had brought trouble to himself and the team. And the atmosphere on the court became more solemn because of this yellow card.

In the 21st minute, Manchester United finally launched a threatening attack. After Bruno Fernandes received the ball in the midfield, he used a beautiful feint to get past the defense of Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves, and then passed the ball to Edinson Cavani on the forward line. After Edinson Cavani received the ball, he turned quickly and shot. The ball drew a beautiful arc and went straight to the dead corner of the goal. But Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio reacted quickly and flew to save the ball from the bottom line. Manchester United got a corner kick.

The corner kick was taken and Manchester United center back Ruben Dias grabbed a header. His header was slightly higher than the crossbar, and Manchester United missed a great chance to score.

In the 25th minute of the game, Manchester United's Dani Olmo was dribbling the ball quickly in the midfield area. His speed and smart ball control skills put the Wolves defenders under pressure.

And WolvesJoao Moutinho, the midfielder of the team, locked his eyes on Dani Olmo. When Olmo was about to break through the defense, Moutinho felt a strong sense of crisis.

He exerted force on his feet and rushed towards Dani Olmo like a black shadow. However, at this moment, his action was wrong. His legs were stretched too long and he tripped Dani Olmo who was running at high speed. Dani Olmo stumbled and fell heavily on the grass. He frowned in pain and covered the part where he was tripped.

The referee's whistle sounded like a thunder over the court. The referee's expression was serious and cold, and he ran to the scene of the incident quickly. Joao Moutinho stood there, lowering his head slightly. He knew that there was a problem with his defensive action this time.

The referee took out a yellow card from his pocket without hesitation. This yellow card was a warning to Moutinho for his reckless defense.

In the 28th minute, Wolves' attack came back again. After breaking through the wing, Elder Costa passed the ball to Diogo Jota. After Diogo Jota received the ball at the front of the penalty area, he tried to break the deadlock with a long shot. But his shot was blocked by Theo Fernandez with his body. Wolves got another corner kick.

The corner kick was taken, and this time Wolves defender Connor Coady grabbed the header. His header was firmly held by Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea.

In the 32nd minute, Bruno Fernandez tried to use a feint to get past Elder Costa to attack, only to see Elder Costa rushing towards Bruno Fernandez like an angry bull, his movements were so large that they were completely beyond the scope of normal confrontation. His arm hit Bruno Fernandez's body hard, and at the same time, his foot tripped the opponent in the chaos. Bruno Fernandez stumbled and fell to the ground, and he looked at Elder Costa angrily.

The referee's whistle sounded sharply at this time. He walked to the scene of the incident with a firm step. His expression was as serious as a piece of ice. Then he took out a yellow card from his pocket without hesitation and warned Eld Costa very seriously to control his movements.

In the 37th minute, Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves tripped Dani Olmo again while defending and was also shown a yellow card by the referee. The first half ended with a 0:0 draw.

In the 41st minute, Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes successfully intercepted the Wolves' ball in the midfield. He quickly passed the ball to Cody Gakpo. After receiving the ball, Cody Gakpo broke through along the side. He used his excellent speed to get rid of Wolves defenders Ryan Bennett and Connor Cody, and then passed the ball to Romelu Lukaku in the middle.

Romelu Lukaku was like a ferocious beast. His tall and strong body leaned forward slightly, his muscles tensed, and his shoulders suddenly sank, knocking away the Wolves defender Willy Boly who was defending him like a moving mountain. The force seemed to be of great force, and Willy Boly began to stagger under his impact. Although he tried desperately to stabilize his body, he was still squeezed away by Romelu Lukaku step by step.

Finally, his toes touched the rolling football. At this moment, time seemed to freeze. Romelu Lukaku's body was like a fully drawn bow, and all the strength was concentrated on his right leg. His thigh muscles bulged high, as if they contained infinite explosive power.

Then, he exerted force suddenly, and his thick right leg smashed the football like a heavy battle axe. The football was instantly deformed under his heavy blow, as if it was injected with endless energy. There was a loud bang, and the sound was like a drum on the battlefield, deafening.

The football flew out like a cannonball, carrying Romelu Lukaku's strength and dream. It drew a beautiful arc in the air, so fast that it was difficult to see clearly. Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio widened his eyes and tried his best to catch the fierce shot, but it was too late.

The ball was like a precision-guided missile, accurately drilling into the dead corner of the goal. The net shook violently, as if cheering for this great goal. Romelu Lukaku's strong figure jumped high at the moment of the goal, waving his fist and roaring to the sky. The roar was like a lion announcing his victory, echoing for a long time in the sky above the Molineux Stadium.

1:0. Manchester United took the lead away from home.

The Manchester United fans who travelled with the team were also excited by this wonderful goal.Although the number of people was limited, their cheers still swept in like a tsunami, and the sound made people's ears buzz. They stood up and waved their flags wildly, cheering for Romelu Lukaku's wonderful performance.

Manchester United's players also rushed over, their faces were filled with joyful smiles, and they surrounded Romelu Lukaku, the hero of the goal, and hugged and high-fived him excitedly.

In the 45th minute, Wolves' attack started again. Diogo Jota broke through the wing and passed the ball to Elder Costa. After Elder Costa received the ball at the front of the penalty area, he tried to break the deadlock with a curved shot. But his shot was slightly off the goal.

With the referee's whistle, the first half of the game ended. With Romelu Lukaku's precious goal, Manchester United led Wolves 1:0 away. During the halftime break, the head coaches of both teams used the limited time to arrange the team's tactics.