Chapter 122 How would you face failure? (Fifth update)

Manchester City did not seem to be affected by the loss to Manchester United. They defeated Watford 3-1 and followed closely behind Manchester United, patiently waiting for the opportunity to return to the top of the list.

As for the rest of the Premier League BIG6, they all got off to a good start.

Arsenal 2-2 Chelsea, Liverpool 2-1 Burnley, Tottenham 2-0 Swansea.

Although Burnley lost the game, they have been in strong momentum recently, with three consecutive wins surpassing Leicester City and moving up to seventh place in the standings.

January 6th.

The third round of the FA Cup begins, with Manchester United facing Derby County, a Championship team.

Mourinho didn't take this game seriously at all. He fielded a full rotation lineup and even brought in a few players from the Manchester United youth team.

Even so, Manchester United still won the game 2-0.

After all, it is not too surprising that the substitutes of a Premier League team are better than the main players of a Championship team.

January 16th.

Round 23 of the Premier League.

Manchester United played against Stoke City. Chu Feng's performance in this game was mediocre and he didn't have any outstanding performances. His few shots were all saved by the goalkeeper.

Fortunately, the teammates were strong enough, Pogba scored twice and Lukaku scored a single goal.

In the end, Manchester United defeated their opponents 3-0.

After the game, Chu Feng didn’t care too much about it. After all, if he could score in every game, he would definitely win the Golden Boot Award.

As for Manchester City, it suffered its second defeat of the season, losing 3-4 to Liverpool.

Perhaps it's because Manchester United broke Manchester City's unbeaten streak.

So the Premier League teams began to copy the correct answer, using strong pressure to block Manchester City's backcourt passes and launch attacks on the spot.

And Liverpool's "crazy running style" is very suitable.

Coupled with the reinforcement of the back line, they can maximize the intensity of pressure.

Manchester City's "passing and controlling flow" was inevitably curbed, and even many mistakes occurred, but they still have a strong offensive power.

Just 9 minutes into the game, Firmino assisted Chamberlain to score a goal.

In the 40th minute of the game, Kyle Walker broke through the wing and made a cross, and Sane scored the equalizer.

After the second half of the game started.

Liverpool's high pressing was even more frenetic.

Many of Manchester City's counterattack opportunities were destroyed by Van Dijk, and Liverpool scored three goals in just ten minutes, which directly stunned Manchester City.

After Guardiola's adjustments, Manchester City players woke up near the end of the game and scored two goals in a row.

But it was of no avail.

In the end, Liverpool beat Manchester City 4-3. It was a wonderful offensive battle, which also symbolized that Liverpool's lineup had no flaws and returned to the championship group.

Manchester United fans had not been happy for a few days yet, as Manchester United lost 0-1 to Burnley in the 24th round of the Premier League. Manchester United had many opportunities throughout the game, but it seemed as if they were cursed and just couldn't score.

Crossbar, post... No one expected that it would be Burnley that ended Manchester United's unbeaten record at home.

There were cries of regret in Old Trafford, and the expressions of Manchester United fans were very disappointed. They had wanted to tie or even break Arsenal's 49-game unbeaten record.

But reality is always so cruel.

The same was true for the Manchester United players on the field, with frustration all over their faces.

"It's actually a good thing. We all have to bear the pressure of having to hold that record."

"Don't think too much about it from now on, just do your best."

The gentle Mata comforted everyone from another perspective.

He actually had this feeling a long time ago. The Manchester United players kept chasing records and their mentality gradually became unbalanced.

Simply put, it's about worrying about gains and losses.

This is a big problem for the players. They dare not make any moves during the game and always pass the ball safely. Failure is inevitable sooner or later.

It could even lead to a collapse.

Although it’s not appropriate to say this, it might be better to lose early.

"Yes, aren't we still first in the standings? Don't put too much psychological pressure on yourself."

Ibrahimovic also stepped forward to comfort him.

The young players of Manchester United finally calmed down. They really attached too much importance to records before.

Chu Feng maintained a very stable mentality. He knew that his career was still very long and he didn't need to be too anxious. After all, one cannot become fat in one bite.

Improve your own strength first, and honor will surely come to you.

At the post-match press conference.

"How does it feel to take three points away from Old Trafford?"

A reporter from The Guardian raised his hand to ask a question.

Burnley head coach Dyche showed a confident smile, "Burnley defended the dignity of the Premier League and proved that Manchester United is not invincible. They also have weaknesses."

"As for ending Manchester United's record or something, to be honest, I don't care too much because those things have nothing to do with us."

"But I am looking forward to the upcoming games. Everyone will try their best to stop Manchester United and Manchester City. Maybe it will be another club that wins the title."

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

The reporter continued to ask: "Who do you think it will be? Arsenal or Tottenham?"

"I don't know either."

Daichi shook his head.

At this time in another conference room.

"It's just a defeat. If the fans want to vent, they can do it on me."

"But I don't think they will."

"We had bad luck today, but a loss is a loss. I don't like to make excuses for myself."

“.”

Mourinho didn't say much because he was already prepared.

Manchester United can't keep winning.

Their strength does not allow it. Just look at their previous records, 2-1 Liverpool, 2-1 Chelsea, 2-1 Manchester City. Every game was a difficult process.

After returning to the Carrington training base, Mourinho called together the Manchester United players.

"You know I never lie. Actually, your performance today was pretty good, except that your luck was a little bad."

"I have faced failures throughout my coaching career, whether it was at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan or Real Madrid."

Mourinho paused and his tone turned serious.

"But that just tells me that you're not perfect and that you have a lot of room for improvement."

"For example, Sir Alex Ferguson, who you are all familiar with."

"When faced with a 3-0 defeat, he was able to remain calm and accept the defeat calmly. He even showed the greatest respect to my team by lining up to congratulate them."

"You should know what happened later. He took the championship back from me."

Mourinho suddenly pointed at himself.

"Let me give you another example. Let me tell you about myself."

"In the eyes of the media, I often say to them, wow, how many championships I have won, I am a championship coach, how special I am."

"But those are just perfunctory and entertaining for the public."

"To my friends and comrades, I would say that what I am most proud of in my life is that I was able to firmly stick to my rationality and overcome difficulties in a brave way when faced with so many failures."

"So I hope you can have the same attitude towards failure."

Mourinho smiled and left the last words.

"And this is just a league defeat. In fact, you can think about it. If you lose in the Champions League final or the World Cup final, you may feel good."

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