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"What bullshit is no more than 40%. Southampton will win!"

Analysis by the outside media believes that Southampton's chances of winning will not exceed 40%. But Southampton's fans don't care at all.

Southampton's recent record and changes in the scene have given them great confidence.

At the same time, they will never accept losing to Manchester United at home. So they shouted:

"Revenge!"

"This time in our home court, we must beat Manchester United! Get revenge!"

Revenge?

Yes, this game between Southampton and Manchester United is really a revenge battle for them.

Last season, Southampton met Manchester United in the League Cup final. Unfortunately, they lost.

This loss was the first League Cup championship in Southampton's history. And they only lost one goal.

This really made Southampton fans very unwilling. When they saw Manchester United again, they naturally thought of the enemy who took away their championship.

Although the grudge between Southampton and Manchester United is not as big as that between Liverpool and Manchester City. But after playing in the league for a long time, some grudges are always inevitable.

In other words, Southampton's first English Cup championship in history was won by Manchester United in a surprise victory. But that was in the 1975/76 season of the last century. At that time, Southampton was still a team in the English League Two.

In addition to the English League Cup championship last season being snatched away by Manchester United, Southampton's biggest grudge was the last game of the 2004/05 season.

In that game, Manchester United reversed and sent Southampton into the relegation zone. Southampton had to stay away from the top league for 27 years. Then it sank for seven years before returning to the Premier League.

In general, the two teams have grudges, but they are not too big.

But for Southampton fans, these grudges are not so easy to forget.

Southampton's recent performance has given them the confidence to avenge Manchester United. Of course, the head coach Sun Yi has given them great confidence.

"Southampton will win!"

"This time, Manchester United will be sent back in disgrace."

"You are the Red Devils, but we are the Saints. We will purify you at St. Mary's Stadium!"

On the day of the game, St. Mary's Stadium, which can accommodate more than 30,000 people, was packed. And the fans of Southampton were also very powerful. The shouts resounded throughout the entire St. Mary's Stadium.

Today, there were also many fans of Manchester United's Red Devils. Although the number was far less than that of the Southampton fans at home, their shouts were equally magnificent.

"Manchester United, must win!"

"We come, we conquer!"

"We are the great Red Devils. We are here today to spread fear."

"Tremble! Southamptonians. Victory will only belong to us Red Devils."

Amid the slogans of the fans of both sides, Sun Yi and Mourinho walked into St. Mary's Stadium with their respective teams.

When the players shook hands, Sun Yi also shook hands and hugged Mourinho on the sidelines.

"It's about to start. Are you ready?"

"Of course!"

"Remember the surprise you promised."

"Of course!"

The two separated quickly.

After the entrance ceremony, the players of both sides were ready to kick off.

The starting lineups of both sides today were also fully presented.

On the Manchester United side, Mourinho used a 4231 formation today.

At the forefront is the center forward Lukaku. This is a strong center forward with A+ level strength.

The three forwards are Rashford, Mkhitaryan and Mata. These three are excellent players with A-level strength. Among them, only the 19-year-old Rashford has such strength, which is quite surprising to Sun Yi.

The double defensive midfielders are Fellaini and Matic. These two are also players with A-level strength.

The four defenders are Ashley Young, Phil Jones, Bailly and Valencia.

The defenders of Manchester United are still a little worse than their midfielders. The two central defenders are A-level strength, but the two full-backs over 30 years old are only A-level strength.

The goalkeeper is still one of the best goalkeepers in the world, De Gea. This goalkeeper with A+ level strength makes Sun Yi very surprised and envious.

This is the starting lineup of Manchester United today. Its overall strength is still amazing.

On the Southampton side, Sun Yi also arranged a 4231 formation today.

Rebic is the center forward, Golovin and Pulisic are on both sides. Sun Yi unexpectedly sent Kaka to start the front midfielder position.

In the double back midfielder position, it is still the captain Davis and Romeu, the old tower of the team.

In the defenders, it is still the steel-like defense line of Bertrand, Van Dijk, Maya Yoshida, and Suarez.

The goalkeeper is still Foster.

This is the best lineup that Sun Yi can send.

But compared with Manchester United, there is still a certain gap.

In the front line, Southampton is still a little worse. There is not even an A+ level player.

In the back midfielder, the two teams should be said to be about the same.

The defense is probably the only advantage of Southampton. If we only include the goalkeeper, they don't necessarily have an advantage in terms of defense.

In general, Southampton is still a little bit behind in terms of strength.

If we look at the front, middle and back lines, perhaps it would be better for Sun Yi to focus on defense today.

Before the game started, the commentator on the scene commented: "From the perspective of the strength of both sides, defensive counterattack may be a better choice for Sun. It would be more realistic to strive for a draw."

Next, the game soon started with the referee's whistle.

Although Southampton is indeed inferior to Manchester United on paper, with the blessing of the home court, Sun Yi is unwilling to play a defensive counterattack, which weakens the momentum.

Southampton, who had the first right to serve, launched an attack on Manchester United after the kick-off with the enthusiastic cheers of the home fans. And the attack was very determined.

Southampton, who took the lead, had a successful first attack and formed a shot. Unfortunately, Pulisic's long shot did not hit the goal.

"Well played!"

"Keep it up!"

Although the attack did not hit the goal, the first wave of the attack was able to form a shot, which made the home fans very happy. Even applauded.

Next it was the turn of Manchester United.

They were not conservative at all when playing away. They also launched a resolute attack on Southampton after the kick-off without any hesitation.

Manchester United's first wave of attack also resulted in a shot. And it looked more powerful than Southampton's attack. Because Rashford's long shot was closer to the goal than Pulisic's shot.

Manchester United's attack also caused cheers and applause from their fans.

"Well played!"

"Manchester United, must win!"