The team gathered immediately the day after Christmas.
This is a common occurrence for England teams and fans are getting ready to enjoy the intense games ahead, especially against Portsmouth.
Although the game against Portsmouth was away from home, Southampton and Portsmouth were indeed too close, so many Southampton fans also ran over to watch the game.
In this game, Portsmouth resisted very fiercely. After all, it was at their home court. However, in the end, Southampton was superior. When the two sides were tied at one to one, Lallana used a wonderful kick.
A long shot helped Southampton win this crucial game!
After winning this game, it was a good start for the next intensive schedule. Southampton won two consecutive home games. They first defeated Leicester City with two goals, and then swept Crystal Palace with three goals at home.
Klein performed well in this game, with two assists to help Southampton defeat his old club, so much so that the London media complained that this kid was unkind - after all, with the current ranking of Crystal Palace, it may be possible now.
Going to be downgraded...
However, in the next round of the league, Southampton stopped their winning streak and kept their winning streak at six games. Then they were tied by Derby County - the six-game winning streak was also a record since Noriya took office.
It was the longest winning streak in the league, but Kiya didn't care about it. One more winning streak was just ten achievement points.
In the next FA Cup, Southampton, which sent a large number of substitutes, defeated Blackpool 2-0. Now Southampton's overall strength is indeed very strong, and it is difficult for lower-level league teams to put any pressure on them.
However, Southampton did not encounter anything good in the Europa League knockout draw.
Among the sixteen second-placed teams, they were immediately drawn by Naples—which among the second-placed teams, was considered one of the strongest teams.
"It's a pity that we met a strong team like Naples early, but since we are playing in the Europa League, we will have this awareness. Naples has performed very well in recent years, and I think this can also give us enough experience."
And they had bad luck in the next round of the FA Cup, as they directly ran into Manchester United...
"It seems I won't have a chance to take revenge until next season." Ferguson said with a smile when he got the news.
But Ji Ya doesn't intend to give Ferguson such a chance...
After another three-game winning streak in the league, Jiya once again decisively sent out all his substitutes when facing Manchester United...
"You're going to make me unhappy if I win." Ferguson couldn't help but complain as he shook hands.
"You are under a lot of pressure in the Premier League this season, right? So I won't put too much pressure on you." Ji Ya laughed.
"Cunning boy." Ferguson cursed half-heartedly, but he was not dissatisfied with the result. Indeed, he lost the league championship last season and was one point short of Chelsea winning the championship.
Ferguson was very unconvinced, and they did not invest much in transfers this season - which proved Ferguson's stubbornness - he wanted to prove that last season was just bad luck, not a decline in strength because of Ronaldo's departure.
Under such circumstances, being able to win an FA Cup match relatively easily is also a good choice.
And this is no problem for Southampton. They have now scored a crazy 77 points in 29 games, leading the second place Queens Park Rangers by 21 points. They are still in the league.
With seventeen games left, this advantage is already extremely exaggerated.
But at this time, Ji Ya still gave up on the FA Cup... There is only one reason.
"Want to win the Europa League?" Ferguson asked.
"Of course I want to take it if I can." Ji Ya shrugged.
"European competitions are indeed worth doing." Ferguson nodded slightly. His current reputation and status have a lot to do with his outstanding performance in European competitions. Two European Champions Cups are what established him.
The biggest key factor in becoming the first coach in the history of Manchester United. As the owner and coach, it is normal for Noriya to want to make a breakthrough in the Europa League first.
Under such circumstances, it is understandable that they would take the initiative to give up the FA Cup.
In the end, Manchester United defeated Southampton 2-1 away from home. Although Southampton lost, it was not a shameful defeat.
"We can focus all our attention on the Europa League... We have enough advantages in the league, even if we occasionally lose points, it won't be a big problem. Our next goal this season is to win the Europa League.
Do you understand?" Noriya shouted at the team's pep rally.
The Southampton players waved their fists, especially those players who were not very good. With their abilities, if they want to win the honor of the European competition, they may only accompany Southampton this time.
I can get it...
The situation is obvious now. In the recent consecutive battles, Queens Park Rangers' record was unbelievable. Southampton opened a gap of 21 points in one breath. The British Championship champion Southampton only needed
After two-thirds of the schedule, they have basically secured the championship. Then, they can use a better state to face the Europa League competition.
Although the Europa League is full of strong teams and it is difficult to deal with any of them, Southampton still has a chance!
Naples finished sixth in Serie A last season and got the opportunity to participate in the Europa League. Their performance this season is much better. Originally their defense was good and their offense was a bit weak. After introducing Palermo
After the Uruguayan striker Cavani, this has been greatly supplemented.
The attacking line of Lavezzi, Cavani and Hamsik is also quite outstanding in Europe.
"Their midfield is average. Although there are five people in the midfield, except for Hamsik, everyone else's performance is not very good, and Hamsik is better at attacking. They lack energetic and organized players in the midfield and backfield.
Player." Noriya said to Benelli.
"Then we should suppress their midfield so that their forwards have no chance to attack." Benali said after thinking for a while.
"Yes, their defense is good and their offense is sharp. The midfield... is their weakness. As long as they separate their front and back fields, our victory will not be a big problem, even if we play away from home first."
." Ji Ya said with a smile.
"Originally our left wing was a weakness, but now Jenkinson is doing a good job." Benelli also laughed.
