Star Card System

In the 10th minute of the game, Manchester United scored the first goal.

In the following period, West Ham United had several good counterattacks.

But under Manchester United's double midfielder defense, no results were achieved.

And just when West Ham United's attack was fruitless and a little anxious, Manchester United seized the opportunity to score again!

West Ham United's cross was a bit high, Hernandez couldn't reach it, and Arnautovic couldn't keep up.

Ashley Young made a big-footed clearance from behind!

The ball fell to Xia Xing's feet!

Another breakthrough for Xia Xing!

Sprint with the ball and head straight towards West Ham United's half!

At this time, on the left wing, he seemed to be in a deserted place!

Even though he had seen Xia Xing's power last season and was mentally prepared, he was still powerless at this moment!

Xia Xing sprinted with the ball and knocked away two defensive players in a row!

West Ham United's retreating speed couldn't compare to Xia Xing's sprinting speed with the ball!

Come to the bottom line and make a cross!

Go straight to the center of the penalty area!

Lukaku leaped high and headed the ball into the goal!

The ball hit the net!

2 to 0!

Manchester United scores another goal!

This goal caught West Ham United off guard!

Lukaku who scored the goal was so excited!

This is his first league goal wearing a Manchester United jersey!

He rushed towards Xia Xing: "Xia! Your cross is great!"

Xia Xing laughed loudly: "You are still better!"

Lukaku was happy to score, and Xia Xing was equally happy.

There are also world-class forwards among the players we have worked with before.

For example, Robin van Persie during the Leicester City period, Ibrahimovic and Rooney during the Manchester United period.

However, they are all old, have no problem with experience, and have good positional sense, but their impact is slightly lacking.

Young players such as Vardy and Rashford are fast but not very powerful.

This gives Xia Xing a lot of consideration when passing the ball.

But not Lukaku!

He has a body and is as strong as a buffalo!

He has height and can easily overwhelm the opponent's defender!

The key is that he still has speed and often hits the opponent with a crushing force!

Having such a strike partner is definitely a good thing for Xia Xing!

It is no exaggeration to say that Lukaku is definitely the best striker Xia Xing has ever played with, bar none!

Except sometimes I feel confused...

But looking at Lukaku's innocent smirk, Xia Xing was also happy.

If Lukaku had been smarter, he would have truly been a super forward across the ages.

Even Ibrahimovic and Rooney can't compare.

But no one is perfect.

As long as you can make good use of his strengths, that's fine.

The two teamed up to help Manchester United expand their lead.

2-0, this score is good.

But for Mourinho, he is still not satisfied.

In the following period, Manchester United made several mistakes in a row.

An error in passing and receiving in the midfield, and an error in defensive cooperation in the backcourt.

Hernandez had two shooting opportunities.

If it weren't for De Gea's world-class save, I'm afraid the score would have been equalized.

Mourinho was furious on the sidelines!

He yelled and scolded several players who had defensive problems.

Even Matic, the old player he poached, did not escape reprimand.

But soon, Manchester United regained its due rhythm.

Slowly, continue to control the score.

Mourinho nodded with satisfaction.

The biggest reason for this change is the retracement of Xia Xing's position.

When the team relaxed a little because of the lead, Xia Xing decisively withdrew to the midfield.

The double back midfielder turned into a triple back midfielder, instantly becoming much more stable.

Carrick has rich experience, Matic is strong and tough, and Xia Xing has comprehensive coverage.

The combination of the three of them works well together.

By stabilizing their defense, Manchester United played much more solidly.

With a two-goal lead, they had enough time to stabilize the situation.

In the following period, West Ham United's attack was fierce.

Hernandez got another chance, but ultimately failed to score.

Valencia put a shovel in the penalty area, allowing Hernandez's shot to fly out.

Although the defense was broken, it also shocked everyone.

If Hernandez did not shoot, but took it a little forward, then it would be a penalty kick...

The referee's whistle sounded and the first half of the game was over.

With a score of 2-0, Manchester United took the lead easily.

However, in the locker room at halftime, Mourinho was still dissatisfied with the team's performance in the first half.

“You have done well, but it is not enough, but there are still many problems!

“We wasted a lot of opportunities and it’s a shame.

“And today’s opponent’s ability to seize opportunities was too poor, otherwise they would have scored at least two goals.

"If our opponents today were Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea...

"I'm afraid we're behind now!

"This 2-0 must not be a sign of complacency against an underdog!

“I hope you can score more goals and be more focused on defense!

"Don't forget, we started this season as the defending champions!"

Facing Mourinho, Manchester United players lowered their heads and began to reflect.

They did really well in the first half, but they did have a lot of holes.

Mourinho is right.

Starting as the defending champion, there is bound to be more pressure and the journey will be more difficult than last season.

Maybe the wins against Chelsea and Real Madrid made everyone relax?

Whatever the reason, the players realized some of the shortcomings in the first half.

In the second half, their condition improved significantly.

In the several fights in the front court, they were active and never relaxed.

This made Mourinho nod secretly on the sidelines.

Yes, these guys are good.

In terms of overall strength, Manchester United is not at the top level now.

Especially compared with teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​there are gaps in many positions.

Even compared with teams like Chelsea and Manchester City, there are shortcomings.

But it is such a team that still won the quadruple championship last season.

Mourinho believes in the role of spiritual power more than anyone else.

If Manchester United wants to continue to create miracles this season, they must cheer up and fight with all their strength!

On the court, Manchester United players are still fighting.

In the 59th minute of the game, in a fight in the midfield, Matic broke through the defense and took the ball out!

Xia Xing quickly moved forward and grabbed the second point!

Without hesitation, a long pass hit the opponent's defender behind!

Valencia at the far end quickly moved forward and successfully beat the offside!

This time he ran across most of the field!

He received the ball and rushed into the goal, then kicked and shot!

The ball hit the net!

3-0!

Manchester United scored another goal!

And it’s not over yet!

Seven minutes later, Manchester United intercepted the ball in the midfield again!

This time it was Xia Xing who intercepted the ball and quickly knocked the ball to Carrick!

Carrick stopped the ball and paused for a while, waiting for Lukaku to move, and then made a precise long pass into the penalty area!

Lukaku quickly moved forward, attracting the defense, and Rashford next to him was even faster!

Successfully beat the offside and received the ball!

After a short pause, he kicked and shot to the lower right corner!

The ball went into the net!

4-0!

Manchester United continued to expand their lead! (End of this chapter)