The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

After the FA Cup match with Wolves, Manchester United rushed to London to prepare for the 27th round of the Premier League against Fulham.

On April 27, at Craven Cottage in London, Manchester United's away game against Fulham officially kicked off. The sun shone on the court, and the players from both sides entered the court from the player tunnel, ready to go all out to defeat their opponents in the next 90 minutes.

On the Manchester United side, head coach Mourinho made a large-scale rotation of the starting lineup:

The goalkeeper position is the team's second goalkeeper Christian Romero. At this time, he has a sharp look and stands on the goal line ready. On the back line, young player Ferland Mendy got a rare chance to start in the Premier League. He was seen constantly adjusting his position on the left, bending slightly, and his eyes were fixed on Fulham's offensive players. Veteran Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) stood in the middle like a solid fortress. His strong body and firm eyes gave his teammates a full sense of security. Josh Gvardiol played as the left center back, echoing Ferland Mendy, always ready to intercept the attack from the left. Diogo Dalot moved flexibly at the right back position, and his speed will be the key to Manchester United's defensive counterattack.

In the midfield, Rodrigo Hernandez showed his excellent ball control ability. His feet were like magic, firmly controlling the ball under his feet. Juan Mata, the captain of this game, was the team's midfield offensive and defensive hub, constantly directing his teammates' running positions with gestures and shouts. Jesse Lingard was like a flexible deer, shuttling back and forth in the midfield, looking for opportunities to attack.

On the forward line, Jamal Musiala, Erling Haaland and Nico Williams formed a chilling offensive trident. Jamal Musiala's agile figure and excellent dribbling skills made Fulham's defenders dare not take it lightly. Erling Haaland, with his tall and strong body and excellent sense of smell in front of the goal, always threatened the opponent's goal. Nico Williams used his speed and breakthrough ability on the other side to try to tear open Fulham's defense.

As for Fulham, who played at home, Claudio Ranieri, the old coach nicknamed "Tinker", sent out a full lineup to fight. The goalkeeper position was the Spaniard Sergio Rico, who was seen moving his body and ready to save at any time. On the defensive line, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, a young player on loan from Manchester United, actively participated in the defense at the left back position. He has a strong physical confrontation ability and is fighting fiercely with Manchester United's offensive players. Alfie Mawson and Maxime Lemarchand worked well together at center back, using their bodies and experience to build a solid defense. Kwasi Ryan Sessegnon kept moving forward at right back, putting some pressure on Manchester United's defense.

In the midfield, Jean-Michel Seri, Andre Anguisa and captain Thomas Cairney controlled the tempo of the game through short passes. Jean-Michel Seri's passing accuracy was very high, and he was always able to pass the ball to the most threatening position at the first time. Andre Anguisa played an important role in defense, and his interception and stealing ability gave Manchester United's offensive players a headache. As the team's captain, Thomas Cairney commanded the team and inspired his teammates.

On the forward line, the combination of Andre Schurrle, Alexander Mitrovic and Luciano Dario Bieto should not be underestimated. Alexander Mitrovic's strong body and excellent heading ability are important weapons for Fulham's offense. Andre Schurrle, a German on loan from Dortmund, has the speed and breakthrough ability to cause trouble for Manchester United's defense. Luciano Dario Bieto is good at finding gaps in the offense and creating shooting opportunities for his teammates.

At the beginning of the game, Manchester United showed a strong desire to attack. Erling Haaland received a pass from Jesse Lingard at the front of the penalty area. He used his strong body to hold off Fulham's defenders, then suddenly turned and shot with a powerful force. Fulham goalkeeper Sergio Rico reacted quickly and saved the ball from the bottom line.

Manchester United got the first corner kick of the game.

Juan Mata stood in the corner kick area, he carefully observed the situation in the penalty area, and then sent a precise arc ball into the penalty area. Joshko Gvardiol jumped high and headed the ball, but unfortunately the ball was slightly off the goal.

Fulham players alsoNot to be outdone, they quickly launched a counterattack. Kwasi Ryan Sessegnon broke through at high speed on the right, with Diogo Dalot following closely behind him. Kwasi Ryan Sessegnon cleverly passed the ball to Andre Schurrle who cut inside near the baseline. Andre Schurrle shot the ball, which was firmly held by Manchester United goalkeeper Christian Romero.

As the game progressed, the competition between the two sides became more and more intense.

In the 15th minute, the balance of fate began to tilt. Fulham launched a fierce attack like a hungry wolf, and the ball shuttled quickly like a meteor in front of Manchester United's penalty area. In this chaotic situation, Manchester United defender Ferland Mendy originally wanted to turn danger into safety, but he never thought that he would make things worse. Fulham striker Alexander Mitrovic's shot came like a bolt of lightning. Ferland Mendy stretched out his foot to block it hastily, but the ball was like a magic spell, deviated from its original track, and crashed into his own goal.

0:1! Manchester United, playing away, fell behind. This own goal was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, causing a storm in Manchester United's camp. Manchester United fans in the stands could only sigh helplessly.

In the 19th minute, Manchester United suffered another blow. Joshko Gwadiol seemed to be blinded by fog when defending. He misjudged the intention of Fulham attacker Andre Schurrle and easily gave up the offensive route. Seeing this, Keppler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) rushed over to fill the position like an angry lion. However, at this critical moment, Pepe's heart may be full of anxiety and helplessness. His defensive actions lost their former calmness and became a little reckless. The referee's whistle was like the sentence of death. He showed the red card without hesitation and Pepe was sent off. At this time, Manchester United seemed to be in a storm and had to fight with fewer people and continue this difficult battle.

Manchester United coach Mourinho quickly adjusted the lineup on the field. Midfielder Jesse Lingard retreated to the back line to replace Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe), and striker Nico Williams retreated to the midfield. Manchester United's lineup on the field became 4-3-2.

Despite such a heavy blow, Manchester United's warriors were not defeated by setbacks, but were inspired to win more fiercely. They began to besiege Fulham like a group of fearless wolves.

At the forefront of the attack, Erling Haaland was like a heavy tank, exuding a chilling deterrent. He tirelessly rushed in the frontcourt, looking for flaws in the opponent's defense. In the 23rd minute, Rodrigo Hernandez was like a precise cannonballer, sending the ball accurately to Erling Haaland's feet. Erling Haaland received the ball with his back to the opponent's defender like a giant, with only one thought in his mind - shooting. He tried to turn around and use his powerful right foot to hit a fatal blow. However, Fulham defender Alfie Mawson was like an insurmountable mountain, sticking tightly to Erling Haaland, and his tenacious defense made Erling Haaland's shot come to nothing.

Jamal Musiala was like a smart elf, dancing in Fulham's defense. His dribbling skills were like a sharp scalpel, cutting the opponent's defense again and again. In the 28th minute, Jamal Musiala was unstoppable on the wing, dribbling past Fulham's left-back Timothy Fosu-Mensah and left-center-back Maxime Le Marchand, and then crossed the ball like a flash of lightning. Nico Williams in the middle rushed in at high speed like a cheetah, ready to smash the door to victory with his header. But Fulham's goalkeeper Sergio Rico seemed to have a sixth sense. His reaction was as fast as lightning. At the moment Nico Williams was about to touch the ball, he hit the ball like an eagle swooping down to eat.

The core of the midfield, Rodrigo Hernandez, was like a commanding general, taking on the responsibility of organizing the attack. His pass was like a precise coordinate, constantly guiding the team's offensive direction. In the 35th minute, after Rodrigo Hernandez got the ball in the midfield, his eyes were as sharp as a falcon, and he instantly saw the gap on the forward line. He kicked the ball without hesitation, and the long pass was like an arrow shot from a bow, accurately finding the captain Juan Mata who was running forward at high speed. The moment Juan Mata received the ball, it seemed as if the whole world was quiet. He rushed into the penalty area, his heart full of desire for a goal. But fate seemed to play a joke on him. Under the interference of Fulham defender Kwasi Ryan Sessegnon, his shot brushed the goal post.The ball went wide of the post.

As the game progressed, Manchester United's attack was like a surging tide, one wave higher than the other. They constantly created threats at the front of Fulham's penalty area, as if a group of hungry wolves were besieging their prey.

In the 37th minute, Manchester United's left-back Ferland Mendy was injured while defending Fulham striker Alexander Mitrovic and was replaced by Lu Kershaw. After Lu Kershaw came on the court, he quickly integrated into the team's defensive system. In the 39th minute, Jesse Lingard launched a quick counterattack after stealing the ball from Thomas Cairney in midfield defense. He passed the ball to Nico Williams, who broke through at high speed on the wing and then crossed from the bottom. Erling Haaland jumped high in the penalty area and headed the ball, but the ball was saved by Fulham goalkeeper Sergio Rico.

In the 42nd minute, Jesse Lingard once again stole the ball from Thomas Cairney in midfield defense. He did not hesitate at all and immediately launched a counterattack. He passed the ball to Erling Haaland, who took the ball with anger in his eyes and shot directly. The football whizzed out like a cannonball, but it was slightly higher than the crossbar and missed the goal.

In the 45th minute, Fulham midfielder Andre Anguisa fouled Rodrigo Hernandez while defending him and was shown a yellow card by the referee. Manchester United got a free kick in a good position. Rodrigo Hernandez stood in front of the ball and kicked a high-quality free kick. The ball went around the wall, but unfortunately it hit the post and flew out of the baseline.

In the injury time of the first half, Manchester United, who had been attacking for a long time, was almost counterattacked by Fulham. After Andre Schurrle broke through the wing, he passed the ball to Alexander Mitrovic who cut inside. Alexander Mitrovic shot at the front of the penalty area, but the ball was blocked by Josh Gvardiol.

Fulham players immediately launched a second attack, and Kwasi Ryan Sessegnon broke through again on the wing and passed the ball into the penalty area. Luciano Dario Bieto grabbed the ball in the penalty area and shot, but Manchester United goalkeeper Christian Romero reacted quickly to save the ball.

With the referee's whistle, the first half of the game ended. Manchester United fell behind Fulham 0-1 away.