() Manchester United’s first match in the Premier League is against newly promoted Newcastle United at Old Trafford.
However, the focus of this round is the first opening match of the new Premier League season, Manchester City vs. Tottenham!
It is worth looking forward to whether the local tycoon team can complete its transformation and whether White Hart Lane can give birth to a wealthy team.
Prior to this, Manchester City had brought the style of the Premier League tycoons to the extreme. Just two days before the start of the game, Manchester City's official website announced that Manchester City had officially introduced Italian prodigy Balotelli from Inter Milan. The two parties signed a five-year contract.
, Manchester City did not disclose the transfer amount of Balotelli.
However, "Manchester Evening News" and "Sporting Life" revealed that it was 24 million pounds (approximately 29.34 million euros); "The Guardian" revealed that it was 22.5 million pounds, while "The Sun" said it was 22 million pounds; "Daily Mail"
The most detailed report in the newspaper revealed that Manchester City will
Xing will pay Inter Milan a transfer fee of 20 million pounds each time, and based on Balotelli's number of appearances and performance, Manchester City will pay a maximum transfer fee of 3 million pounds to Inter Milan. In other words, Balotelli's maximum transfer fee will be
It is 23 million pounds, approximately 28.12 million euros.
The Guardian revealed that Balotelli’s annual salary after tax is as high as 5.8 million pounds (approximately 7.09 million euros), and his weekly salary after tax is 116,000 pounds, far exceeding his income during his time at Inter Milan.
Balotelli just made his debut for the national team in the middle of this week, but he was not selected for Inter Milan's tim cup squad. Instead, he flew to the UK with his agent. Yesterday afternoon local time, he passed
After the physical examination of Manchester City Club, Manchester City officially announced the news of his signing. Balotelli also became the fifth player introduced by Manchester City this summer after Yaya Toure, Silva, Kolarov and Boateng.
A heavyweight player.
Balotelli has just turned 20 years old. In December 2007, he made his Serie A debut on behalf of Inter Milan. In the three years he played for Inter Milan, Balotelli made a total of 59 appearances and scored 20 goals.
At that time, it was Mancini, the current Manchester City coach, who promoted Balotelli to the first team.
, Mancho seemed very happy to have his former beloved disciple return to his own account. Mancini said: "With Balotelli, our team's lineup has been further improved. I am very happy about this. Between us
So I chose Balotelli because he is very young and I will talk to him in the next few days."
Balotelli was once regarded by Moratti as Inter Milan's hope for the future. However, due to Balotelli's constant troubles in the past two seasons, Balotelli became angry after Inter Milan defeated Barcelona at home in the Champions League last season.
This summer, Moratti finally made up his mind to sell Balotelli. However, Mancini said: "Balotelli is only a 20-year-old kid, so his behavior is also that of a 20-year-old kid."
What the young man did, when he needed it
"Growing up in time, every child of his age is like this." Although there are still shortcomings in character, Mancini was full of praise for Balotelli's talent, "Mario is the best in Europe among his age group.
One of the best players and I'm happy to work with him. His playing style is very suitable for the Premier League because he is young and has a lot of room for improvement. Balotelli is a very strong player. Manchester City
Fans can enjoy his performance."
After the signing was completed, Balotelli explained the reason for joining Manchester City in an interview. He said: "I want to start a new challenge. I am very sorry for leaving Inter Milan and Italy, but I need to continue to improve myself through games.
, so it is very important for me to participate in more games. I need to play football and may make mistakes, but I can learn from them, which is very important to me.”
Talking about leaving Inter Milan, Balotelli said: "Last season was very difficult for me. I realized my mistakes. I was always under pressure and had a lot of criticism, but now I believe I will
Doing well in the Premier League." At the same time, he expressed his gratitude to Inter Milan, "I want to thank Chairman Moratti, he always shares the joy of victory with me and always supports me."
On the other hand, look at Manchester City's opponent Tottenham.
In the 2009-2010 season, Tottenham's performance was impressive. With "Tall Man" Crouch's golden header, this veteran team in English football finally returned to the European Champions Cup after nearly 50 years.
.However, in this summer's transfer market, Tottenham has been disappointing.
As of now, Tottenham's only newcomer in the new season is Brazilian midfielder Sandro, who joined the team in March. However, according to the agreement, Sandro will participate in the South American Libertadores Cup finals with his old club Internacional.
, he could only report to Tottenham one week after the first round of the league, that is, on August 19th.
Another "newcomer" to Tottenham is the Mexican teenager Dos Santos, who returned from Galatasaray after his loan period expired. In this summer's World Cup, Dos Santos' performance was quite eye-catching. Former Barcelona
The star of hope is likely to become a highlight of Tottenham this season.
In terms of transfers, Tottenham did not make much moves. A total of 7 players left the team or terminated their contracts, and they were all players who did not play many games last season. Therefore, it can be said that compared with last season, Tottenham’s personnel
There are not many changes, and the strength will be the same as last season.
Looking ahead to this season, Tottenham's most realistic goal is to retain their European spot.
Since they have done nothing in the transfer market, Tottenham will still rely on the same lineup from last season to dominate the world. However, in addition to the top four, Manchester City, which competed with Tottenham for the Champions League spot last season, is the global leader this summer.
The only team that is "not short of money" in the transfer market, they will also become one of the strongest contenders for Champions League qualification.
What is quite strange is that the two bitter rivals Tottenham and Manchester City will have a direct dialogue in the first game of this season. It can be said that from the beginning of the season, the feud between the two companies will continue to be staged.
Manchester City have lost all of their last 6 league visits to White Hart Lane. The last time they beat Tottenham was in the FA Cup fourth round replay in 2004. Manchester City scored 4 goals in the second half to complete a miraculous comeback. There have been 26 historical encounters between the two sides in the Premier League. Manchester City
3 wins, 4 draws and 19 losses, with a net loss of 7
This is the 140th meeting between the two sides. Previously, Tottenham had the upper hand with 56 wins, 33 draws and 50 losses. Manchester City's new aid Yaya Toure and David Silva started the game, and Balot has just been transferred.
Leigh was not included in the list, and England goalkeeper Joe Hart started.
In the end, Manchester City drew 0-0 with Tottenham Hotspur away from home. Joe Hart made several saves throughout the game and the goal frame also helped save twice.
In a game that attracted much attention before the game, the last goal was not scored.
Many Chinese fans still shifted all their attention to the Manchester United game one day later. Newcastle United, as a newly promoted team, was difficult to be optimistic about.
After a season of waiting, the "Magpies" finally returned to the Premier League. "Newcastle" fans can finally watch their team play again.
Some people once dreamed of seeing the Newcastle team that dominated English football in the 1990s, but on the first day of the summer transfer market, Newcastle announced that they would not make a large investment. This also means that,
The era of Kevin Keegan is gone forever. Newcastle did not write a big check this summer. Sol Campbell (Arsenal) and Gosling (Everton) are both Zi
You came as a transfer, and James Perch from Nottingham Forest did not cost the club too much.
In fact, the 30 wins in the English Championship last season are enough to prove Newcastle's strength. With this lineup in the Premier League, at least relegation should not be a problem. In the view of head coach Hughton, returning to the Premier League's first place
For this season, Newcastle's primary goal should be to gain a firm foothold. As for competing for European qualification, that should be two or three seasons later.
However, Newcastle will face the Red Devils Manchester United in the first game of promotion, especially Manchester United also has Li Yu who is in hot form. Newcastle head coach Hughton also said before the game that Newcastle's biggest goal in the first game is to let the players
They adapt to the pace of the Premier League.
The implication is that there is no need to care about the outcome or the score.
Manchester United has scored 13 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses in the past 16 games against Newcastle and remains unbeaten. Newcastle's most recent victory was a 4-3 victory over Manchester United at home in September 2001. The two sides have faced each other 32 times in the Premier League, with Manchester United having the upper hand with 19 wins, 10 draws and 3 losses.
10 home wins
6 draws and remains unbeaten. Manchester United has recorded 20 wins and 7 draws in the past 27 home games against Newcastle and remains unbeaten. The last time Newcastle won at Old Trafford was in the First Division in February 1972. The two sides have played 150 games in history.
Newcastle is at a disadvantage with 39 wins, 35 draws and 76 losses.
Li Yu and Rooney started together, and new players Hernandez and Smalling joined the bench. Newcastle's lineup includes former Manchester United midfielder Alan Smith.
Manchester United tried to control the game after the opening. In the 9th minute, Nani passed the ball and Rooney's shot on the left side of the penalty area missed. Newcastle almost scored after 1 minute. Button took a corner kick and Andy Carroll headed the ball from the edge of the penalty area.
The shot missed. In the 12th minute, Valencia passed the ball and Nani's shot in front of the penalty area was blocked by Coloccini. One minute later, O'Shea's shot in front of the penalty area was blocked by Smith.
Manchester United's real killer move came in the 33rd minute. Gutierrez was intercepted in the backcourt. Scholes then made a penetrating pass. Li Yu broke into the right rib of the penalty area and scored with a low shot from 7 yards.
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1:0!
Li Yu scored Manchester United's first goal of the new season and his first goal of the new season!
After the goal, Manchester United's morale was greatly boosted. In the 42nd minute, they scored another victory. Nani broke through from the wing and then crossed the ball. Evra made a cross from the left side of the penalty area. Rooney stopped in front of the goal and Fletcher swept from the edge of the penalty area.
Break the door.
2:0, Manchester United scored two goals. It looked very easy. Newcastle players were sleepwalking in the Old Trafford stadium. This stadium is really not Newcastle's blessed place.
In the second half, Manchester United still had the advantage on the field, and the final score did not disappoint the Red Devils fans at the scene.
For Newcastle, Li Yu scored two goals in one game, and Rooney's role in instigating the offense was also obvious. Three of Manchester United's four goals in this game were directly related to Rooney.
People have discovered that Rooney plays in completely different ways in the club and in the England national team, and plays two completely different roles in the game.
Among Manchester United as a whole, Rooney is more involved in initiating, instigating, and coordinating the offense. The final goal is often completed by others. Of course, it is not that he does not have this ability, but that he is responsible for the collective offense and defense of Manchester United.
This character.
Ferguson is now also cultivating Li Yu to develop more in this area. When the time comes, the power of Manchester United's dual-core frontline will be unstoppable.
In the England national team, Rooney is responsible for almost all the goals. He is not used to it and plays anxiously.
If Li Yu and Rooney were both in the England national team, it would be perfect. Manchester United's perfect striker, perfect copy.
However, these can only be fantasies and cannot become reality.
In any case, Manchester United completed a big victory, Li Yu and Rooney both showed good condition, which is gratifying enough!
Before the start of Manchester United's game against Newcastle, perhaps after seeing Blackpool's fierce 4-0 victory over Wigan in the first round away from home, Ferguson reminded the players to beware of the Magpies. "When you face a team that has just been promoted, you
Always be careful because, obviously, they have a lot of motivation." But after 90 minutes, Manchester United defeated Newcastle 4-0 as expected.
Although Sir Alex Ferguson had vaccinated his players before the game, everyone knew that Newcastle's trip to Old Trafford would be a disaster.
Chelsea had just won 6-0 the day before yesterday. Of course Ferguson wanted to beat Newcastle, and preferably a big win, because he didn't want Chelsea to take advantage of the goal difference.
Before this campaign, Manchester United had won 12 of the past 15 games against Newcastle. Counting this game, Manchester United had won 13 of the past 16 games against Newcastle. It can be called an out-and-out Newcastle.
Nemesis. In the past 14 years, Manchester United has only lost once in their first round of the Premier League, which was a 0-1 loss to Chelsea in 2004. Newcastle has only won 3 of their past 11 first round games in the Premier League.
field.
The last time Newcastle won at Old Trafford was in February 1972. In the history of the Premier League, Newcastle had visited Old Trafford 16 times before and only scored 7 goals. After this game, this statistic
Became a pitiful 1
7 goals in 7 games. Since September 2001, Newcastle has never defeated Manchester United. In the 08-09 season, Newcastle drew 1-1 with Manchester United in the first round away game, but that season, the Magpies were eventually relegated.
Perhaps they learned the lesson from that draw that led to relegation. Although Newcastle fought fiercely in this campaign, their absolute chance was almost zero. In the whole game, Manchester United shot 18 times, only 5 shots were on target, and they scored 4 goals.
Ball. You must know that Newcastle goalkeeper Harper, who is standing opposite the Red Devils, had the highest save rate in the British Championship last season, with a save success rate of 80%.
According to the new Premier League policy, each team can only register 25 players in the first team, and at least 8 of these 25 players must be locally trained (that is, they have played for more than 3 years in one or more clubs in England or Wales before turning 21). , and players under the age of 21 in each club automatically have the right to participate in the league this season. The specific standard for this year is that players born after January 1, 1989 automatically have the right to participate in the Premier League.
It is difficult for clubs like Liverpool and Manchester City to find eight local players, as evidenced by the Red Army's desperate efforts to attract local players this summer. The Manchester United team only has Edwin van der Sar, Evra, Park Ji-sung, Vidic, Kuszczak, and Vanessa. Ten players including Lencia, Hernandez, Nani, and Delet are foreign players, and the vast majority of the players are locally trained players.
Compared with Manchester United's lineup, although Chelsea purged Joe Cole, Ballack, Carvalho, Deco and Belletti this summer, the overall age structure of the Blues is still older. The bigger disadvantage is that, in addition to Sri Lanka Turic, Chelsea can't find any young players who can be put to use, which is in sharp contrast to Manchester United, which has quietly replaced the old and new and successfully changed its blood.
Arsenal legend David Seaman pointed out the real strength of Manchester United, which is that the combination of old and new is very good, and the replacement of old and new has been completed. "I really want to see Arsenal do well, but they need more The continuity. Chelsea and Manchester United are still the two best teams. I think Manchester United will win the league championship this season. Their lineup is very strong and they integrate well. Old players such as Ryan Giggs and Si Coles is still shining, but they also have a lot of really good young players."
Li Yu and the entire Manchester United team have become accustomed to the media's praise after winning a game.
After the game, he returned to his apartment and lay comfortably on the bed. He took out his notebook and video chatted with Jenny again. Everything in the outside world had nothing to do with him now. The two of them discussed more about holding a wedding in the future. Conception.
Especially the venue, Hua Xia Yanjing, must be held, but the problem is that most of Li Yu’s friends are professional players, and Jenny’s friends are not ordinary people either.
There is no choice but to hold them separately.
In China, it is more like a family wedding banquet. In Europe, find a place to have a Western-style wedding.
After closing the video, Li Yu simply ate something and then went to the second floor of the villa to start equipment training.
During the World Cup, the points suddenly bottomed out again, and now he had to save up quickly. Li Yu discovered that the points were no longer used for special training, but more for protecting against sudden injuries.
I really can't afford to be injured. The brain is from a vampire. It's not rich at all. One injury is enough to bankrupt Li Yu. In order to guarantee it, he needs special training!
