Chapter 557: Ferguson is mad

"The 29th round of the league will be a crucial node in the battle for the Premier League championship!"

In the BBC studio in London, Alan Shearer said with emotion and anticipation.

There were quite a few people in the studio, including Alan Shearer, Charlene Lahery, Gary Lineker, and BBC senior executive Barbara Slater. While waiting for the program crew to set up the scene, they chatted about the trends of the Premier League.

"Why?" Barbara Slater asked curiously.

There are still ten rounds of the Premier League. Even if we lose again in the 29th round, there are still nine rounds of the league.

Manchester United is currently only ten points ahead, which is at most the points difference of four league games, so there is no question of winning the championship in advance.

"Barbara, you don't understand!" Lineker shook his head and laughed.

"A season is quite long. The fans don't feel it, but as a player, I feel it very clearly. The closer it gets to the end, the harder it is to endure, especially in this situation. The pressure from Southampton and Manchester United is too great!"

"Yes!" Alan Shearer, the English legend who was born in Saints, also nodded in agreement.

"Although there is still a big gap between Manchester United and Southampton, as long as the championship is not decided, as long as someone makes a mistake, it will be like the first domino to fall, which will trigger a series of chain reactions!"

"Therefore, every mistake made by these two teams may be magnified and magnified again, causing immeasurable damage to themselves, and at the same time, further boosting the arrogance of their opponents!"

"That's right, so now is the biggest test for both teams!"

Lineker said this with a sigh, "However, from the current point of view, Ferguson has the advantage. He is experienced, can stabilize the situation of Manchester United, and knows more clearly what should and should not be done now."

"On the contrary, Bielsa lacks coaching experience in the top European leagues. If he can't control the emotions and mentality of the players, Southampton is likely to make mistakes and eventually lose the right to compete for the league championship early!"

When he said this, Lineker suddenly thought of something very interesting.

"Hey, Alan, if I remember correctly, Southampton's best English Premier League result in history was the runner-up, right? It should have been in the 1980s. Were you at Saints at that time?"

Alan Shearer shook his head. "No, it was the 1983-1984 season. I later went to the Saints and the team's results were always in the middle and lower reaches, but I often heard people mention that season."

"If I remember correctly, we lost to Liverpool and we couldn't hold on until the last minute. We beat Liverpool 2-0 at home but we still couldn't make a comeback in the end."

The 1980s were Lineker's era, so Lineker's memory is clearer.

"Yes, that was the closest Southampton has ever been to the league championship in its 100-year history!" Alan Shearer was somewhat sighing.

The 1980s in English football belonged to the Red Army Liverpool!

Liverpool at that time was even stronger than Manchester United is now!

Lineker nodded repeatedly, "If Southampton can't beat Norwich in the 29th round, there will be no hope this season!"

"This is not an easy game!" Alan Shearer sighed again.

From any perspective, he is closer to Southampton.

Charlene Lahrie may not be as familiar with the history of English football as her two predecessors, but when it comes to the current situation of the Premier League, she is no worse than anyone.

"Manchester United playing West Ham United will be equally difficult!"

Lineker smiled and glanced at Charlene Lahiri, the most popular female anchor in the UK at the moment. She is a staunch Saints fan and is even nicknamed the Saints baby by some Saints fans!

"West Ham United and Norwich are both typical home dragons this season. Under Allardyce's coaching, the Hammers beat Chelsea 3-1 at home this season, which can be called a classic battle. Manchester City and Everton also lost points at Upton Park, while Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur also won by a narrow margin!"

"If we look at home results, Allardyce's team will be in the top eight!"

West Ham United is currently ranked 13th in the Premier League, which shows that their home performance is indeed ideal, but their away record is too bad.

Alan Shearer shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"In terms of home results, Norwich's record is even more impressive. Under Chris Hughton's coaching, Carrow Road has become a nightmare for Premier League powerhouses. Manchester United, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal have all been defeated. Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City have all won by just one goal, and the wins were all very dangerous."

"If Southampton can't find a way to break through Chris Hughton's tight defense for Norwich, it will be difficult for Bielsa to escape from Carrow Road unscathed!"

The two great legends sighed at the same time, which was well-reasoned and convincing.

Charlene Lahiri also could not find any strong evidence to refute the claim.

This season's Premier League is indeed quite intense and also quite a headache.

Norwich and West Ham United are just two teams. Not to mention Everton, Tottenham Hotspur and other teams, West Bromwich Albion, Swansea and other teams are also quite a headache.

Even Queens Park Rangers, currently the bottom team in the Premier League, has introduced the false nine tactic this season, which has given some Premier League teams such a headache that they wish they could scratch their heads off!

"So, the 29th round is crucial. Whoever makes a mistake between Manchester United and Saints will lose the key node, especially Saints. If they can't beat Norwich in this round, Southampton will be finished!"

Barbara Slater was puzzled and asked, "What about Manchester City?"

Charlene Lahiri and Alan Shearer both shook their heads.

"Manchester City couldn't bear the pressure and made many mistakes. After losing to Southampton, Mancini's possibility of winning the league title has only existed in theory. In reality, there is no hope at all!"

Alan Shearer agreed with Charlene Lahiri's analysis, "If Southampton can't beat Norwich in this game, they will be following in the footsteps of Manchester City, and Ferguson will have secured the league championship trophy before his retirement!"

Talking about the current situation, everyone feels very conflicted.

Ferguson is great. As a fan, I certainly hope he can have a glorious retirement.

But Southampton's performance is quite outstanding. If they lose the right to fight for the league title early, it will definitely be a painful blow to this young team.

Just when a few people were chatting casually, they suddenly heard a cell phone ringing.

Charlene Lahri pulled out her cell phone and took a look at it, her pretty eyebrows slightly frowned.

After nodding to apologize to his partners, he stood up, went to a deserted place, and answered the phone.

"Hey, Master Huan, you're still in the mood to call me at this time!" There was a hint of playfulness in her tone, and there was no trace of the coldness she showed in front of others.

"How could there not be? Picking up girls is the job of the rich second generation. I'm in the mood anytime and anywhere." Yang Huan answered with a smile on the phone.

"Really? I thought you were probably worrying about the Premier League right now!"

"What is there to be upset about? In my eyes, are Ferguson and his Manchester United a threat?"

Charlene Lahiri almost burst out laughing. Oh my god, you are so arrogant.

You know, you are now ten points behind Manchester United!

But Charlene Lahri knew that she had to keep these words in her heart. Master Yi Huan was a fussy person, and if she said them, he might play a trick on her again.

"Okay, okay, I can't argue with you. Tell me, what do you want from me?" Charlene Lahiri asked with a smile.

"Nothing much, I just have a few words that I want you to pass on for me."

"What?" Charlene Lahiri was stunned.

It's rare to see Young Master Huan taking action personally.

It can be seen that not only them, but even Master Huan is clearly aware that every next round of the league will be a final that Southampton must win.

"I want to challenge Ferguson!"

"A challenge?" Charlene Lahiri was so surprised that she lost her voice.

Yang Huan nodded on the phone, "Yeah!"

Charlene Lahri immediately realized that this was Yang Huan's psychological tactic.

Indeed, judging from the current league situation, Manchester United has the absolute initiative.

From Southampton's perspective, it is not only about winning all the games themselves, but also about waiting for Manchester United to make mistakes.

If the Saints win ten games in a row and Manchester United also win ten games in a row, or even if Manchester United only needs to win seven games in the remaining ten league games, the Red Devils will definitely win the championship.

Therefore, Master Huan had to launch a psychological tactic at this time to create opportunities for Manchester United to make mistakes.

But, Ferguson is a master of psychological warfare. Can Young Master Huan beat him?

Three minutes later, when Charlene Lahri received a fax from Southampton at the fax machine, she was stunned.

Damn, this is going to piss Ferguson off to death!

Charlene Lahri was afraid that the other party had sent the wrong manuscript, so she made a special call back to Yang Huan.

"Master Huan, are you sure the manuscript is correct?"

"Yes, this is it!"

At this point, Yang Huan couldn't help but chuckle, "What do you think? If you were Ferguson, would you be furious and bleed from all seven orifices when you saw this article?"

"to be honest?"

"Well, tell the truth!"

"Won't!"

"Ah?" Yang Huan was depressed. This was a manuscript written by a professional ghostwriter, but it had no effect.

But Charlene Lahiri soon burst into laughter on the phone, "I will take a kitchen knife and rush from Manchester to Southampton to kill you on the spot!"

Yang Huan burst into laughter. "This is exactly the effect I want!"

Charlene Lahiri was defeated by him directly.

But she soon felt that such an article that would attract hatred should not reveal the name of Master Huan, so she should just write about a core senior executive of Southampton. As for who it is, let those who are interested guess for themselves.

This can also be considered as protecting Young Master Huan!

"Hey, Charlene!"

"Um!"

"Do it well and I will repay you!" Yang Huan said seriously.

"Repay me? How?" Charlene Lahri asked with a smile.

"Well...how about I send you a self-destructing copy of my Snapchat?"

After saying this, Yang Huan almost laughed to death.

Charlene Lahiri was so angry that she was about to smoke. "Who cares about your burn-after-reading?"

But Master Huan said in a tone that said, "You can read it or not. So many people want to read Master Huan's works, but I won't let them read them!"

It seems that the message will be burned after being read once sent, and it depends on your mood!

Even after she hung up the phone, she still had a look of pouting on her face.

Does that shameless guy think that everyone is like him and likes to sneak a peek at other people’s self-destructing posts?

Although she was so critical in her heart, in reality, she quickly took the fax and walked into the studio.

Charlene Lahiri walked up to Lineker and Alan Shearer and waved the fax in her hand.

"Gary, Alan, let's discuss changing the theme of tonight!"