The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

The rest of the first half was extremely intense, with both sides going back and forth and neither side giving in. Manchester United also performed very tenaciously on the defensive end. The central defender combination of Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire repeatedly resolved Manchester City's attacks. They were like an indestructible wall, guarding Manchester United's goal.

In the 35th minute, when the game reached a white-hot stage, Manchester City launched a tide of attacks again and again. Manchester City's midfield core Kevin De Bruyne made a precise long pass and sent the ball to Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus. Gabriel Jesus rushed towards Manchester United's goal with the ball like a high-speed tank. He was so fast that he instantly broke through Jesse Lingard's defense in the midfield.

Manchester United's defense line suddenly became tense, and the fans' hearts were in their throats. At this critical moment, Raphael Varane showed his strength as a world-class central defender. Raphael Varane calmly observed Gabriel Jesus's movements. He quickly adjusted his position and followed closely behind Gabriel Jesus. Gabriel Jesus tried to use his physical advantage to squeeze Raphael Varane, but Raphael Varane was like a rock, motionless.

Gabriel Jesus saw that he couldn't get rid of Raphael Varane, so he suddenly stopped and tried to shake Raphael Varane. However, Raphael Varane had already predicted his movements, and he also stopped and kept his defensive position against Gabriel Jesus.

Gabriel Jesus had no choice but to pass the ball to his teammate Raheem Sterling next to him.

After receiving the ball, Raheem Sterling immediately shot. At this critical moment, Harry Maguire stepped forward. Harry Maguire jumped high and blocked Raheem Sterling's shot with his strong body.

The ball bounced out and there was chaos in Manchester United's penalty area.

Manchester City players rushed forward and tried to grab the second point. However, Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire did not give them a chance. Raphael Varane quickly cleared the ball out of the penalty area, and Harry Maguire kept a close eye on Manchester City's other offensive players to prevent them from launching another attack.

Although the attack was resolved, Manchester City did not give up. They soon organized a new attack. In the 38th minute of the game, Manchester City midfielder David Silva received a pass from his teammate Benjamin Mendy on the left side of the midfield and quickly broke through the defense of Manchester United's full-back Ashraf Hakimi. He cut inside with the ball and prepared to enter Manchester United's penalty area.

Raphael Varane immediately realized the danger and rushed towards David Silva. David Silva saw Raphael Varane rushing over, so he wanted to pass the ball to Sergio Aguero in the middle. However, Raphael Varane predicted his passing route in advance, and he stretched out his foot to intercept the ball.

After intercepting the ball, Raphael Varane did not rush to kick the ball away, but calmly observed the situation on the field. He saw that Harry Maguire had occupied a favorable position, so he passed the ball to Harry Maguire. After Harry Maguire received the ball, he steadily controlled the ball under his feet.

Seeing that the ball was controlled by Manchester United, the players of Manchester City rushed forward to press. Harry Maguire did not panic, he cleverly passed the ball to his teammate Scott McTominay in the front midfield position.

After Scott McTominay received the ball, he quickly launched a counterattack. Manchester United's counterattack was extremely fast and broke through Manchester City's defense in an instant. Manchester City's players had to return to defense, which also relieved the pressure on Manchester United's defense.

However, Manchester City's attack did not stop there. They soon launched a new round of attack. This time, Manchester City's attack was more fierce. In the 42nd minute, Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, David Silva and other three Manchester City midfielders steadily advanced to Manchester United's half by constantly passing the ball, trying to tear open Manchester United's defense.

Manchester United's defense line once again faced a huge test. Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire kept a close eye on Manchester City's offensive players, and they dared not relax at all. Suddenly, Manchester City's midfielder Ilkay Gundogan made a wonderful pass and sent the ball to Sergio Aguero's feet. After receiving the ball, Sergio Aguero faced Manchester United's goal directly.

Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire immediately rushed forward and formed a double team. Sergio Aguero tried to break through their defence but Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire worked well together and stuck close to Sergio Aguero.Aguero made it impossible for him to turn around. Sergio Aguero had no choice but to pass the ball back to his teammates.

This attack of Manchester City was resolved again. The outstanding performance of Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire won the applause of Manchester United fans on the scene. They used their strength and courage to guard Manchester United's goal.

In the following game, Manchester City continued to launch attacks, but each time they were resolved by the central defender combination of Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire. Their defense was as solid as a rock, leaving Manchester City's offensive players helpless.

As the game progressed, Manchester United gradually found opportunities to attack. While defending, they also constantly launched counterattacks. Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire not only performed well on the defensive end, but also played an important role on the offensive end. They often participated in the team's offense, creating opportunities for the team's forwards through long passes and direct passes. Their accurate passes made Manchester United's offense smoother.

In the 43rd minute, Raphael Varane showed his outstanding insight as a world-class central defender. He saw the running position of striker Cody Gakpo. Cody Gakpo was like a flash of lightning, moving through the gaps in the opponent's defense. His speed and agility made Manchester City's defenders exhausted.

Raphael Varane did not hesitate at all. He decisively raised his right foot and made a precise long pass like an arrow from a string, breaking the tense atmosphere above the court. The football drew a beautiful arc in the air and flew accurately in the direction of Cody Gakpo. Cody Gakpo was ready, and his eyes flashed with a firm light. When the ball fell to his feet, he controlled the ball steadily, as if he had merged with the ball.

After receiving the ball, Cody Gakpo was like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins. He started quickly and launched a fierce attack on Manchester City's defense. He was as fast as lightning, and his skills were skillful and flexible. Manchester City's two central defenders, John Stones and Aymeric Laporte, panicked and tried to stop him, but Cody Gakpo easily broke through their defense with his excellent dribbling skills and agility.

In an instant, Cody Gakpo had a one-on-one chance, and there was only an open field of grass between him and Manchester City's goalkeeper Edson Santana. Edson Santana saw that the situation was not good and decisively attacked to block it. He rushed towards Cody Gakpo like a towering mountain, trying to block Gakpo's shot with his body. Cody Gakpo did not panic in the face of Edson Santana's attack. He calmly adjusted his pace and shooting angle, preparing to find the best time to shoot.

Just when Edson Santana was about to pounce on the ball, Cody Gakpo decisively kicked the ball. The football was like a cannonball, whistling towards the goal. The ball was extremely fast, carrying Cody Gakpo's hopes and the expectations of the entire Manchester United team. The ball passed goalkeeper Ederson and was about to fly into the goal.

But at this critical moment, Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy appeared. Benjamin Mendy returned to defense at an amazing speed, and near the goal line, he rushed to clear the ball.

After the ball was cleared, only the sighs of Manchester United fans were left on the field. Manchester United's players felt extremely regretful, they almost expanded the score. Manchester City's players breathed a sigh of relief, thankful for Benjamin Mendy's timely rescue.

With the referee's whistle, the first half of the game ended. The sharp and crisp whistle was like a sharp blade, instantly cutting through the tense and intense atmosphere on the court. At this time, Manchester United temporarily led Manchester City 1:0. This score was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up thousands of waves.

The players dragged their tired bodies slowly to the sidelines, their jerseys soaked with sweat, shining in the sunshine. Although the Manchester United players were tired, their eyes were full of excitement and determination. Their hard work and efforts in the first half were rewarded, and that precious goal was a testimony to their unity, cooperation and tenacious struggle. The Manchester City players were a little frustrated. They also made great efforts in the game, but temporarily fell behind their opponents.

The fans in the stands were also in different emotions at this moment. Manchester United fans in a sea of ​​red cheered and waved their flags, singing the team's praises, and were proud and proud of the team's wonderful performance in the first half. Although Manchester City fans in a blue ocean were a little disappointed, they still firmly cheered for their team and looked forward to the team's reversal in the second half.

MidfieldDuring the break, the players dragged their tired bodies slowly towards the locker room, and at this time, a tactical battle without gunpowder was quietly unfolding in the two locker rooms.

In the Manchester United locker room, head coach Mourinho stood in the center, his eyes were firm and sharp, as if he could penetrate everything. The players sat around him, and everyone's face was full of tension and expectation.

Mourinho cleared his throat and began to arrange tactics. "Boys, we did a great job in the first half, but this is just the beginning. Manchester City will never give up, and they will definitely counterattack wildly in the second half. We must remain highly vigilant and cannot relax at all." His voice was steady and powerful, full of majesty.

"On the defensive end, Varane and Maguire, you two central defenders must continue to maintain the state of the first half and resolutely not give Manchester City's forwards any chance. The midfielders must strengthen their control of the ball, actively fight for the ball, and cut off Manchester City's passing lines. The forwards must seize the opportunity to counterattack, and once there is an opportunity, they must move forward decisively and give the opponent a fatal blow." Mourinho said, gesturing with his hands, as if commanding thousands of troops on the battlefield.

"Remember, we are a team, and everyone must fight for victory. We must believe in ourselves and our strength. As long as we are united, there is nothing we cannot defeat." Mourinho's words were like flames, igniting the fighting spirit in the hearts of the players.