Star card system.

This night is a night for Manchester United fans.

Their beloved team retains the Premier League title.

It's a great feeling.

Although they knew that it was only a matter of time before the team defended the title, they still felt comfortable when they won the championship.

Fireworks were set off in countless squares in Manchester, making the night extremely lively.

But there are always some unhappy trolls online.

Manchester City fans: "Just a little fireworks? It's far worse than when we won the championship before, haha."

Manchester United fan: "No, no, no, we are just saving some. After all, we still have to celebrate the FA Cup and Champions League titles."

Manchester City fans: "..."

It feels so good to win the championship.

But for the Manchester United soldiers, the real challenge has just begun.

Four days after the victory over Bournemouth, Manchester United ushered in the fight for the next ticket to the final.

FA Cup semi-final.

At Old Trafford, Manchester United faced Brighton who came to challenge.

As a relegation team this season, Brighton has basically achieved its relegation goal ahead of schedule.

With three games remaining, they are seven league points ahead of fourth-bottom Swansea.

Unless Swansea wins three consecutive games, it is possible to surpass Brighton.

Moreover, Huddersfield and Southampton also need to win consecutively to dislodge Brighton, which is ranked 15th.

But Brighton is unfazed.

If they had the ability to score points, wouldn't they have won the game and scored points already?

What are they waiting for?

Therefore, after achieving the relegation task ahead of schedule this season, the next goal is to strive to create a miracle on the FA Cup stage.

Previously, they defeated the top teams in the Premier League one after another, especially the victory over Tottenham. A wonderful 2-0 victory over the London team and reached the semi-finals.

Now, they have met a stronger opponent - Manchester United.

It is simply too difficult to win against Manchester United.

However, their Ghanaian coach Hughton's answer to the media was neither humble nor condescending.

"It's not easy to beat Manchester United. Is it easy to beat the previous team? Brighton can reach this point only by relying on its tenacious willpower and fighting spirit to create miracles. In this game, we still try our best and give our best Fight to win!”

Facing the powerful Manchester United, Hughton definitely did not give up hope.

As a 60-year-old coach, Hughton has been in the Premier League for many years.

After playing for Tottenham for many years, he became Tottenham's youth team coach in 1993.

In 2008, he officially became a first-team coach and coached Newcastle.

Birmingham and Norwich also left behind his presence.

In the summer of 2014, he came to Brighton and became the coach of Brighton.

He led the team successfully to the Super League last season and successfully avoided relegation this season. He played an indispensable role and is the hero of the team.

In the FA Cup, he still has the opportunity to create even greater miracles.

Even Mourinho respects the Ghanaian coach very much.

The two were chatting friendly on the sidelines, as if this was not a bayonet battle but a friendly match.

The friendship between the two teams is not only at the coaching level, but also at the player level.

On the court, Xia Xing was also chatting with two current Brighton players and former teammates.

Conoket, Leicester City striker, Xia Xing’s former friend.

In the summer of 2015, he left Leicester City for the main position and joined Brighton.

Although he got the main position, it was quite a pity to miss Leicester City's miracle season.

And with constant injuries, his condition has always been unstable and he has not reached his best condition.

Another old teammate is Argentine Ulloa.

He transferred to Leicester City from Brighton in 2014 and was a witness to the miracle of Leicester City.

However, with the departure of stars such as Xia Xing and Kanter, the team has also declined.

Ulloa's position in the team cannot be guaranteed. He left Leicester City on loan this winter and came to Brighton.But he still hasn't found his best form here.

The two old teammates, who had not been doing so well, looked at the prosperous Xia Xing in front of them and were filled with emotion.

"Xia, I'm so lucky to have had the opportunity to be a teammate with you."

"Yeah, I didn't expect that I have a friend who is a Golden Globe winner, haha."

Xia Xing patted the two of them on the shoulders and said some words of encouragement.

But he also knew it in his heart.

Cruel competition, this is the truth of football...

Facing Brighton in this game, Mourinho did not send out several main players.

It's still mainly a substitute lineup.

And today is also a rare occasion when the three captains are in the same frame.

Xia Xing and Carrick partnered, Rooney stepped forward, and was surrounded by the combination of Martial and Mata.

Facing Brighton in this game, Manchester United is full of confidence.

And the progress of the game was just as they imagined.

In the 12th minute of the game, Xia Xing got the ball in the midfield and pulled the ball away twice in a row to get away from the defense.

A long diagonal pass to Rooney!

Rooney quickly moved forward and volleyed from outside the penalty area!

The ball hits the net!

1 is better than 0!

Manchester United scored first!
15 minutes later, it was Xia Xing's cross from the left wing.

This time Xia Xing still used his unique dribbling skills from the wing. His old teammate Conoket faced him, but he was still unable to guard him.

Xia, you are much stronger than before...

Xia Xing passed two people in a row and made a decisive pass!
Find Rooney in the middle!

However, Rooney was still a step too slow and did not get the best header point.

But it doesn’t matter, the opportunity is still there!

Rooney jumped up hard and hit the back post with his header!

Martial, who was in the back position, sprinted quickly and shot a volley!

Goalkeeper Matthew Ryan hit the ball with both fists!

The ball landed right in front of Rooney who landed after competing for a header!
Rooney shoots!

The ball rolled into the far corner!

2 is better than 0!

Another goal for Manchester United!
Before the end of the first half, Rooney once again received a pass from Carrick, but his shot slipped out of the door, just missing.

In the second half, the team changed sides and fought again, but Manchester United still took the initiative.

In the 61st minute of the game, after Xia Xing broke through with the ball from the left wing, he suddenly made a cross!

Carrick quickly followed up with a straight kick!
Rooney, who advanced forward, stopped the ball accurately and shot!

The ball went through the net!

3 is better than 0!

Rooney scores a hat-trick!

Manchester United is stable!

Excited, Rooney rushed towards Carrick who assisted him, and the two hugged tightly!

Xia Xing, Martial and other players ran up and hugged the two captains!
Seeing this scene, Alan Shearer in the live broadcast room couldn't help but be moved.

“It’s really admirable that Rooney can still perform so wonderfully at this age!
"Brilliant hat-trick!

"A perfect three goals!

"I don't know if this will be Rooney's last hat-trick of his career.
“But it must be an unforgettable hat-trick!

"And veteran Carrick, his performance was equally good!
“Two England national team teammates are getting stronger and stronger and played a key role in this important game!
"They are the perfect inheritors of the Manchester United spirit!
"Hats off to them!

"Salute to the spirit of Manchester United!" (End of chapter)