But the Manchester United club and fans were not happy for long. The hospital sent news that McTominay, the youth player who was injured in the previous match against Chelsea, had a cruciate ligament strain and would be absent for at least 3 months. In addition to the previously seriously injured midfielder Mata and the left-back Luke Shaw who had not recovered well and had been unable to return to the field, Manchester United had already had three main players absent due to injuries only about a quarter of the season.
Three days later, Manchester United players, led by head coach Mourinho, traveled to Wolverhampton in the West Midlands to challenge Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club (nicknamed "Wolves").
Before the game, the Manchester United medical team conducted physical examinations on all first-team players. Cavani, the striker who collided with Chelsea central defender David Luiz in the last game, was found to have a mild concussion, Rashford, the striker who felt discomfort in his leg muscles during training in recent days, was found to have excessive muscle fatigue, and Ashraf, who was injured earlier, was found to have some bruises on his ankle. For the sake of safety, these three players were all sent to Manchester.
In this game, head coach Mourinho still sent out his usual 4-3-3 formation this season:
Goalkeeper De Gea stood in front of the goal with a firm look in his eyes.
On the back line, Theo Fernandez, Maguire, Varane and Dalot stood tall, determined not to let Wolves take any chances.
Pogba, Verratti and Matic in the midfield constantly organized offense and defense, looking for opportunities to tear open the opponent's defense.
On the front line, Gakpo, Lukaku and Erling Haaland actively ran in the frontcourt, trying to break the deadlock.
On the bench: Romero, Ferland Mendy, Chris Smalling, Lindelof, Chen Dayi (also translated as: Zhong Taxi), Olmo, Mason Greenwood, ready to play at any time;
Among them, veteran defensive all-rounder Chris Smalling returned to the court for the first time after being injured in the middle and late stages of last season; 19-year-old Dutch-Chinese right winger Chen Dayi (also translated as: Zhong Taxi) was selected for the game squad for the first time this season; and 17-year-old youth player Mason Greenwood was directly promoted from Manchester United U-19 echelon to the first team training under the joint recommendation of the club's vice chairman, youth training director Nicky Butt and first-team assistant coach Van Nistelrooy;
Because the reserve team is playing a derby against Manchester City's reserve team this round, Mourinho did not call up Bellingham, Musiala, Nico Williams and Gvardiol, who had participated in the first-team games many times before.
Manchester United's away game against Wolves kicked off in a warm atmosphere. Molineux Stadium was packed with fans, and the enthusiasm of the fans was like a burning fire, making the atmosphere of the entire stadium tense and exciting.
With the referee's whistle, the game officially began. Manchester United players, wearing the iconic red jerseys, quickly got into the state and showed a strong desire to win. They were like a well-trained army, cooperating closely and launching attacks in an orderly manner. Midfielder Pogba constantly directed the team's offensive direction with his excellent ball control skills and broad vision. Gakpo and Lukaku on the front line were like two sharp knives, ready to tear open the Wolves' defense at any time.
However, the Wolves were by no means an ordinary team. They knew that they had to go all out when facing a strong enemy like Manchester United. The Wolves players were well organized in defense, and the players on the back line closely guarded Manchester United's offensive players, leaving them no space or opportunity. At the same time, the Wolves' fight in the midfield was also extremely fierce. They used active running and fierce pressing to try to disrupt Manchester United's offensive rhythm.
In the 10th minute of the game, Manchester United got a great opportunity. Midfielder Verratti sent a precise through ball, and Gakpo started quickly after receiving the ball. With his speed advantage, he instantly got rid of the defender. However, the Wolves' goalkeeper reacted quickly and attacked in time to block Gakpo's shot. Gakpo waved his hands in annoyance, revealing a trace of unwillingness in his eyes. Just as Gakpo was about to turn around and return to defense, the Wolves' defender quietly pushed him with his shoulder. Gakpo frowned, but had no time to argue with the opponent.
After resolving this crisis, the Wolves quickly launched a counterattack. Their forward players, with their outstanding personal abilities, dribbled through Manchester United's midfield defense. Manchester United's defenders Dalot and Theo Fernandes quickly returned to defense, forming a solid line of defense and successfully stopping the Wolves' attack. During the confrontation, Dalot secretly used his arm to hold the opponent's striker back, preventing him from turning around easily.
In the 20th minute, Manchester United launched another attack. This time it was LucaLukaku received a long pass from Pogba in the penalty area, and he jumped high and tried to head the ball. But the Wolves defender arrived in time and blocked Lukaku's shot with his body. The ball bounced out and was cleared by the Wolves defender. When Lukaku landed, the Wolves defender took the opportunity to step on his instep. Lukaku felt pain, but he quickly got into defense.
The first half of the game was very fast, and the two sides went back and forth, refusing to give in. Manchester United's attack was like a surging tide, one wave after another; while the Wolves' defense was like a solid dam, stubbornly resisting Manchester United's impact.
In the 30th minute, Wolves got a corner kick opportunity. After the corner kick, the Wolves player jumped high in the penalty area and headed the ball. But Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea showed world-class reaction ability, he flew to save the ball from the bottom line and resolved the crisis. When fighting for position, the players on both sides pulled each other's jerseys and competed secretly.
After that, both sides still created many opportunities, but failed to seize them. Whether it was the exquisite cooperation of Manchester United players or the sharp counterattack of Wolves players, they all returned in vain due to the excellent defense of both players.
The whistle sounded at the end of the first half, and the players of both sides dragged their slightly tired bodies into the locker room. Although neither side was able to break the opponent's goal, the exciting and fierce confrontation made everyone look forward to the second half of the game, looking forward to more exciting performances from both sides, and looking forward to the key goal that determines the outcome.
When the whistle sounded in the second half, Manchester United players, like waking lions, launched a more fierce attack.
In the 55th minute of the game, Theo Fernandez seized the opportunity of a corner kick, he jumped high and scored with a header, breaking the deadlock for Manchester United. After scoring the goal, Theo Fernandez ran excitedly, and his teammates rushed over like a tide and surrounded him tightly in the middle. They jumped and cheered, Pogba slapped Theo Fernandez's back excitedly, Verratti pulled his jersey excitedly, and Matic opened his arms and shouted loudly. The entire Manchester United camp fell into a carnival, as if at this moment, they had seen the dawn of victory.
Wolves tried to counterattack, but Manchester United's defense was indestructible.
In the 70th minute, Erling Haaland showed his super personal ability. He received a wonderful pass from his teammate in the penalty area, dribbled past the defender with a fake move, and calmly shot the ball into the dead corner of the goal. Haaland opened his arms and ran like an eagle with spread wings. His teammates followed closely behind. They hugged and high-fived each other. Lukaku excitedly carried Haaland on his shoulders, and Gakpo waved his fist towards the stands, and the shouts resounded throughout the stadium.
As the game progressed, the coach began to deploy troops. In the 75th minute, substitute Mason Greenwood came on the field. He was full of energy as soon as he came on the field, like a whirlwind. In the 78th minute, Greenwood broke through the Wolves' defense on the right with his excellent dribbling skills and sent a precise cross to his teammates, but unfortunately his teammate's shot was slightly off target. In the 82nd minute, he played a wonderful match with his teammates at the front of the penalty area, and his shot was saved by the Wolves goalkeeper.
In the 85th minute, it was Greenwood who received the ball outside the penalty area, made a slight adjustment, and shot a long shot, and the ball flew into the net like a cannonball. Greenwood's eyes widened, watching the ball fly into the goal in disbelief, and then he rushed to the sidelines frantically, taking off his jersey and waving it while running, his chest heaving violently, his face full of ecstasy and pride. Teammates rushed in like a torrent, hugged him tightly, they jumped and cheered, Pogba excitedly hugged Greenwood's neck and shouted loudly, Verratti kept slapping his head, and Matic lifted him high. The Manchester United fans in the stands went crazy, waving flags, singing and cheering.
When the final whistle sounded, the Manchester United players celebrated the hard-won 3:0 victory. The Manchester United fans in the stands cheered and jumped for joy, witnessing the team's tenacity and strength.
The Manchester United players did not care about celebrating too much, and rushed back to Manchester from Wolverhampton, West Midlands. They will have a Premier League make-up match in the middle of the week, and their opponent is the newly promoted Huddersfield Town Football Club.
Three days later, the lights of Old Trafford were dazzling, and the fierce battle between Manchester United and Huddersfield Town Football Club at home was staged here.
Facing the newly promoted team, Manchester United's starting lineup was in high spirits, and goalkeeper De Gea was ready, like an unshakable goalkeeper. On the defensive line, Theo Fernandes, Lindelof, Maguire and Chris Smalling are determined to protect every inch of the goal; they have started many times this season.The main central defender Varane and right back Dalot took a rest, and veteran Chris Smalling started for the first time this season.
In the midfield, Verratti took a rest, Pogba, Olmer and Matic started, cooperated well and controlled the rhythm of the game.
On the front line, Rashford and Cavani returned to the starting lineup, and Mason Greenwood, who scored a goal in the last round, was praised by Mourinho and started for Manchester United for the first time. The three of them were like three sharp swords, piercing the opponent's defense.
At the beginning of the game, Manchester United showed a strong dominance. Theo Fernandez relied on his outstanding personal ability to break through the wing and cut in to shoot. His feet were like stepping on a wind and fire wheel, shaking off several defensive players of the opponent, and then a sharp shot, the ball went straight to the dead corner of the goal, and Manchester United led 1:0. The Manchester United fans in the stands were instantly boiling, and the cheers resounded through the sky.
Later, Maguire jumped high in a corner attack with his excellent jumping ability, showing absolute dominance in the air, overpowering the opponent's defensive players who were waiting for him. He headed the football with a thunderous momentum, and the football flew into the net like a cannonball. With this ball, Manchester United successfully expanded the score to 2:0, occupying an absolute advantage on the field.
Pogba was not to be outdone. After stealing the ball in the midfield, he ran all the way with the ball. He was like an unstoppable tank. He shot a long shot outside the penalty area, and the ball flew into the net like a cannonball, 3:0. At this time, the Huddersfield Town players were a little flustered, and Manchester United's attack was still wave after wave.
The team's midfield core Pogba sent a superb pass, Rashford understood, and rushed to the opponent's goal like an arrow from a string, opening a wonderful chapter of a single-handed meeting. His speed was as fast as lightning, and he instantly left the opponent's defender far behind. The opponent's defender tried his best to catch up, but could only look on. Rashford faced the goalkeeper and calmly pushed the ball into the lower left corner of the goal. The ball rolled into the net without any suspense. This goal made the audience cheer, and the score became 4:0, and Manchester United's advantage was further expanded.
As the first half was coming to an end, the atmosphere on the field was tense and fierce, and there was a melee in the penalty area. At this time, Cavani was like an experienced hunter, showing his extremely keen sense of smell in front of the goal. In the crowded and shoving of many players, he had a sharp eye and focused on catching the movement of the ball. Finally, he accurately judged the landing point of the ball, and with his flexible running position and excellent sense of grabbing points, he stood out from the crowd and successfully grabbed the ball. Then, without hesitation, he shot a powerful shot, and the football flew straight into the dead corner of the goal. Cavani's goal scored another goal for the team, and the score came to an amazing 5:0.
In the second half, Manchester United's offensive continued. Chen Dayi, who came on as a substitute in the 67th minute, showed extraordinary vitality. He actively ran and interspersed, causing the opponent's defense to loosen up a little. At the critical moment, his teammate Olmo sent a precise cross, and the football flew into the penalty area like a meteor. Chen Dayi keenly captured the trajectory of the ball. He exerted force with his legs, and his whole body jumped up like a rocket. In the air, his body stretched to the extreme, his neck muscles were tight, and his forehead accurately hit the best position of the football. His eyes were firm and focused, full of desire for goals. The opponent's defender tried to jump up to interfere, but it was too late. He could only watch Chen Dayi high above and dominate this moment. With a "bang", the football flew into the net like a cannonball under the impact of Chen Dayi's head, and the goalkeeper didn't even have time to make a save. With Chen Dayi's wonderful header, the score became 6:0. The audience cheered for his outstanding performance, and his face was filled with excitement and pride.
In the 73rd minute, Erling Haaland came on the field and quickly integrated into the game. He received a through ball from Pogba in the penalty area, cleverly dribbled past the opponent's defender, and calmly shot in front of the goalkeeper, 7:0.
At the end of the game, Gakpo took the ball at the edge of the penalty area, made a slight adjustment, and kicked a curve ball. The ball drew a beautiful arc in the air and went straight to the upper right corner of the goal, 8:0.
At the end of the game, Old Trafford fell into a carnival. Manchester United defeated Huddersfield Town with a huge advantage of 8:0, setting a new record in the Premier League. This is a glorious moment for Manchester United and a night that fans will never forget.
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