Chapter 271 The grass debris brought up by the breeze

Stamford Bridge, Fulham, London, England, 4:28 pm.

Players from both teams have already taken their positions on the grass of the stadium. Chelsea are wearing their dark blue home jerseys today, while Manchester United are still wearing their traditional red. The two sides of the stadium, one blue and one red, are clearly divided, interpreting the battle and competition.

The referee of this game is Howard Melton Webb, a famous English referee who only started officiating in the Premier League in 2002. Webb currently lives in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. He is also a part-time sheriff affiliated with the South Yorkshire Police and stationed in Sheffield.

Webber has always been known for his fairness, so the English Football Association specially invited him to referee this much-anticipated match.

Wang Li stood in the stadium and looked around. The stands were full of blue fans, and only the west stand of the stadium was red. In this game, more than 8,000 Manchester United fans came with the team. Although the number was not small, it was indeed dwarfed by Chelsea's 40,000-plus fans.

Of course, if Stamford Bridge is willing to sell unlimited tickets to Manchester United fans, I believe the number of Manchester United fans will exceed 40,000, but this is obviously impossible.

………In this anxious wait, the anchor Creed Pesvak at Stamford Bridge hurriedly began to introduce the starting lineups of the two teams. His high-pitched voice with Chelsea characteristics made Manchester United fans feel uncomfortable:

"…The game is about to start. Let's first take a look at Manchester United's starting lineup so that when their players are dazzled by our dancing master, we can still call out the names of these supporting players and not let them be forgotten."

"Today, Manchester United lined up in a 4231 attacking formation, with Tim Howard still being the goalkeeper. The future of this American goalkeeper is really worrying. Perhaps today will be his disaster day. Chelsea will definitely make him remember this day deeply."

"...The defenders are Gary Neville, Spector, Sylvester and O'Shea. Philip Neville didn't play in the game. Manchester United's defenders' performance this season is really embarrassing. They don't look like a top team."

"The defensive midfielders are Roy Keane and Djemba Djem, the forwards are Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as veterans Scholes and Giggs, and the striker is Van Nistelrooy. I have to say that Manchester United has many veterans in the front and back courts. Looking at their old, weak and sick lineup, I feel that Chelsea's victory is somewhat unfair..."

"...Okay, let's take a look at the great Chelsea lineup. The championship coach Mr. Jose Mourinho arranged a 4321 formation for the team in this game. The goalkeeper is Cech, and the defenders are Paulo Ferreira, captain John Terry, William Gallas, and Wayne Bridge. Although Ricardo missed this game due to injury, our defense is still much stronger than Manchester United."

"Three defensive midfielders: Frank Lampard, Claude Makelele and our dance master - Alan Wang!!!"

Hearing Wang Li's name, the cheers of tens of thousands of Chelsea fans in the stands immediately increased by 200 percentage points. The whole stadium was in an uproar, making C. Ronaldo on the field a little jealous. At least he had not won such a reputation among the fans in his one and a half seasons at Manchester United.

"... The two forwards are Joe Cole and Arjen Robben, and the one in front is our monster, Didier Drogba. Obviously, Damien Duff and Robben are both left-footed players, and the switching between the two players in the frontcourt will give Manchester United a headache."

Just as Creed Pesvak was chattering on and on, Manchester United coach Ferguson finally couldn't stand it anymore. He had heard other teams say that the announcer at Chelsea's home stadium was very annoying. Now he deeply realized this. He stood up and walked directly to the fourth official to protest.

However, the fourth official responded with a smile on his face, but he didn't agree in his heart, thinking: "If you have the ability, you can also find such an eloquent commentator, so that you can experience the home advantage..."

………“Beep…”

The referee Weber, who was standing next to the center circle, waved his hand and blew a long whistle, signaling the start of the game.

At the moment Chelsea kicked off, the cheering sound like a meteorite hitting the earth resounded through the sky and earth. All the Blues fans cheered in unison to support Chelsea, which overshadowed the shouts of Manchester United fans. Even though they tried their best to save the situation, it was as pale and powerless as a drop of water falling into the sea.

This is the home ground, Stamford Bridge, Chelsea's world!!

At the beginning of the game, Chelsea launched a fierce attack on Manchester United's half. In this attack, Manchester United's defense was in danger and seemed likely to be defeated at any time. Mourinho on the sidelines was determined in his heart. He turned his head and looked at the white-haired old man on the Manchester United bench with a trace of disdain in his heart.

Before the game, Ferguson's words put Mourinho in a passive situation. He had to obey the chairman's instructions and played an offensive formation in this game. But even so, Chelsea will be afraid of Manchester United at home! ?

In this game, Mourinho really arranged a powerful offensive formation. Once Drogba stood still in Manchester United's penalty area, even if he didn't move much, the opponent had to send someone to mark him. This is the deterrent power of the 'Beast'.

The two forwards, Arjen Robben and Damien Duff, are both left-footed players. They can play on both sides of the wing. Their erratic attacking style of switching left and right in the frontcourt will definitely disrupt Manchester United's defense. This is also one of Chelsea's trump cards.

Among the three defensive midfielders, Claude Makelele's defensive ability is unquestionable. The backcourt with him is always so solid. Wang Li and Lampard are on the left and right, and their effects are very obvious whether it is defense, passing, attacking, or assisting. Although Wang Li's position is slightly backward, this does not affect his long-range shooting ability at all.

Under the pressure of these three offensive lines, how can Manchester United defend against Chelsea's massive offensive by relying on a few veterans who are not physically fit enough?

"Head-to-head attack!? Will Chelsea be afraid of Manchester United!?" Jose Mourinho curled his lips and thought to himself.

………On the court, Joe Cole and Arjen Robben played very well together. The two frequently changed positions on the wing, and with the support of Wang Li and Lampard in the middle, Chelsea had many offensive options. It was difficult for Manchester United to catch Chelsea's offensive points, and defense became more difficult.

However, Manchester United is always the top club in the Premier League. Under the leadership of the team captain Roy Keane, the defense is also airtight. Finally, in a cooperation between Robben and Cole, Chelsea made a mistake. Sylvester intercepted the ball and kicked it to the front court. Then it was Manchester United's turn to attack.

………The game had just entered the fifth minute when Manchester United launched a smooth attack in Chelsea's half. Cristiano Ronaldo, Scholes and Djemba Djem made several wonderful cooperations, directly shaking off the interceptions of Makelele and Lampard, and finally C. Ronaldo kicked the ball into the penalty area.

In Chelsea's penalty area, Dutch star Van Nistelrooy attracted the attention of two Chelsea defenders. After the ball was passed to the penalty area, Scholes came in from behind and took a direct shot at the critical point of the small penalty area, which shocked all the fans in the stadium and made them exclaim at the same time. Fortunately, the ball hit the side net, which calmed the fans down.

A minute later, Wang Li broke through from the backcourt on the right. Manchester United players were no strangers to this black-haired boy. Not to mention his teammates in the national team, last season Manchester United was tied by Wolverhampton at home. In that game, Wang Li scored two goals in a row, making these big-name stars lose face in front of Manchester United fans.

C. Ronaldo stared closely at the feet of the black-haired boy in front of him, trying to find the right opportunity to grab the ball. Unfortunately, this defensive method was almost ineffective. In the backcourt dominated by Chelsea players, Wang Li casually passed the ball forward like a pass, and then quickly followed with light steps. As a result, C. Ronaldo's defense had no effect at all, and he didn't even waste any of Wang Li's offensive time.

At this time, the anchor Creed Pesvak also started to sarcastically say, "Look at Manchester United's No. 7, No. 7!! How ironic, the Portuguese is like a wooden stake in front of Alan, completely helpless. Compared with the English, the Portuguese are like a group of idiots..." At this point, Creed suddenly realized that the head coach Mourinho was also Portuguese, and hurriedly stopped such national remarks... After passing C. Ronaldo, Wang Li had already crossed the center line with the ball. He looked up at the frontcourt and was about to pass the ball, when the 33-year-old legendary star Roy Keane, the captain of Manchester United, made a fierce tackle at him!

Although Keane has never played against this black-haired boy, he knows that there is no false reputation. This boy can score 18 goals in 9 league games. His strength is undoubtedly very strong. Only by completely intimidating him and making him unable to perform in this game, Manchester United will have a higher chance of winning.

However, if you have never played against him, you will never know how powerful the dancing master is. If he could be knocked down so easily, perhaps Wang Li would have spent this season in the hospital from the beginning. As expected, only the neutral fans in the audience screamed slightly, and few Blues fans were worried.

The same thing happened on the field. Facing this fierce tackle, Wang Li casually lifted the ball forward, and with a few steps he dodged the legs flying along the grass at the critical moment, and easily passed the defense of the Irish captain.

Now, Wang Li doesn't plan to pass the ball! !

Just now, facing the defense of two Manchester United players, he wanted to pass the ball to create opportunities for his teammates, but this uncle wearing the captain's armband made a tackle and created a chance for him to continue dribbling the ball. In a 1v1 situation, Wang Li was not afraid of anyone.

After Wang Li ran forward two steps with the ball, he was intercepted by his national team teammate Gary Neville. Neville was obviously very careful. He knew very well that he had no strength to snatch the ball from the feet of the black-haired boy in front of him, so he kept backing away, trying to create some trouble for Wang Li and buy time for Manchester United's defense.

Unfortunately, Wang Li ignored him and suddenly accelerated, causing Neville to almost fall directly onto the grass! !

Blue flash on the right, easily passing three people! !

This is the true strength of a dance master, the true king of the right wing!!

c. Ronaldo, Roy Keane and Gary Neville's defense had almost no impact on Wang Li's dribbling attack. Manchester United's right side was completely penetrated by a Chelsea player without anyone noticing! !

If Manchester United fans were still in the mood to appreciate the dancing master's dribbling and passing, now they were nervous. Through Wang Li's personal performance on the right, Chelsea seemed to have a very good attacking opportunity.

Obviously, Manchester United had practiced defensive tactics before the match against Chelsea. When Wang Li dribbled the ball to the right side of the penalty area, all of Manchester United's defenders consciously blocked his shooting path, and there was no good opportunity for a long shot. So at this time, he caught a glimpse of an opening and immediately chose to pass the ball!

Arjen Robben!!

The young Dutch player is now in the center of Manchester United's penalty area. Since most of Manchester United's players are focusing on Wang Li who is dribbling the ball, the space around Robben is enough for him to receive the ball calmly.

Sir Alex Ferguson and Mourinho on the sidelines stood up directly!

Undoubtedly, this is Manchester United's goal crisis!

After seeing Robben receiving the ball, the Manchester United defenders nearby surrounded him, preventing him from having a chance to shoot or pass the ball. However, Robben reacted quickly. Facing the rolling ball, he kicked the ball with his heel and rolled it to the feet of Frank Lampard who was coming from behind - a fierce and powerful long-range shot! !

Frank Lampard didn't even think about it, just followed the running rhythm and shot directly! !

The football was controlled to fly almost in a straight line, leaving Howard with no reaction at all. With a "bang", while the Blues fans cried out in regret, the Red Devils fans also breathed a sigh of relief - this time, the crossbar saved Manchester United from the crisis.

But... the football bounced into the penalty area.

In the chaos, Manchester United's Sylvester and Djemba Djem blocked Drogba's position, preventing him from getting the ball and shooting. In this situation, the ball passed through the three players incredibly. At this time, Robben wanted to run over to get the ball, but was also blocked by Manchester United players. At this time, a red figure ran towards the rolling direction of the ball. There was a big white letter "16" printed on his back. Obviously, it was Manchester United captain - Roy Keane! !

Manchester United fans breathed a sigh of relief, Roy Keane is always trustworthy!!

But at this moment, a blue figure suddenly appeared in front of the Manchester United captain, and the "21" behind him made the Manchester United fans in the audience suddenly feel terrified - he swung his right foot towards the rolling football! !

From the big screen in the stadium, you can even see the grass scraps blown up by the breeze beside his right foot!!

(To be continued)