Although they lost in the Europa League in midweek, Manchester United is in good form in the Premier League. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti asked the team to continue this momentum and win the game against West Bromwich Albion.
Manchester United has scored 19 points in the last 21 league points and only lost 2 points. Anshuai said: "The players know the challenges they face. After the result against Tottenham, they have a good way to continue the momentum.
, this is an opportunity to start a sprint in the league. However, West Brom is also in very good shape now (won all three rounds in the past and defeated Chelsea in the last round), and we respect this fact."
The head coach issued the instruction, and Manchester United's players also responded. Spanish goalkeeper De Gea even said that if he could not win the championship, he would not shave. "My beard makes me and my girlfriend like it. I hope it will always be
Stay until Manchester United wins the Premier League title or the Spanish football team wins the Olympic gold medal." Regarding De Gea's vow, "The Sun" jokingly imagined the result if neither championship was won, and a bearded man
De Gea's image is hilarious.
Top star Li Yu also said that overpowering rival Manchester City to win the championship will be the best feeling among Manchester United's many Premier League titles. In the past competition with Arsenal and Chelsea, Li Yu helped Manchester United win four league titles.
But he thinks beating Manchester City to win the title is the most wonderful thing.
"I think so," Li Yu said. "I don't want to talk about it too early. If we can overwhelm Manchester City and win the championship, I'm sure it will be wonderful."
On April 30, Manchester United will challenge Manchester City away from home. Li Yu said: "In Manchester, you can feel that the expectations and excitement of the players and fans for this game are getting stronger and stronger. This is what you expect when playing football.
Competition, especially when it comes to winning the championship."
"In the past six weeks, we have performed very well in the league, but Manchester City has performed very well this season. They are similar to us and can win some games even if they are not in good form. The last eleven games of the season are for both sides.
It will be intense and intense.”
Talking about the home defeat in the Europa League in midweek, Ancelotti said that poor home form is a big problem: "In the European war, we have experienced a bad season. We conceded three goals against Basel
, conceded two against Benfica, conceded two more against Bilbao, and was scored twice by Ajax, which shows our problems. Maybe we need to make some adjustments this season, think about it.
What to do when you play these games at home."
Former Manchester United star Gary Neville believes that today's Red Devils still have a lot to learn in the European competition. "For European football, the only way you can learn is to compete and start to learn some lessons. The head coach knows that Manchester United has
There are some talented young players that will be around for many years and I think this year will be a step back before moving forward."
"The young players in our squad will learn a lot from this season. In the European war, you need to pay extra attention to details. In the Premier League, you may be punished less for making mistakes, but the opponents in the European war are more efficient.
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"I remember what it was like when we were young players and that's what you have to go through. After three finals in four years, getting out of the group stage was a low point, but it was good experience for the young players and as time went on.
, these will bear fruit, these young people are talented.”
Li Yu also admitted that Manchester United's situation in the European war is not good and needs to be improved. "I don't know what's going on. Our performance at home is not good, which makes the away situation very difficult. We know that we have the ability to advance, but the situation
It will be difficult, Bilbao played very well and we should have played better."
"We lost at home in midweek, but it is a good thing for our players to play the next game immediately so that we can correct our previous performance. Personally, I feel in good condition and enjoy my football."
Everyone knows that the Manchester derby on the evening of April 30th will be the battle to decide the Premier League championship. Both Ancelotti and Mancini have expressed their determination to win all the remaining games, but in
On the football field, you never know what will happen next minute.
However, before that, both teams still have to work hard in the league. One side is catching up, while the other side wants to maintain their advantage.
But when they returned to the Premier League, the situation of the two teams changed a lot.
In this round, Manchester United easily defeated West Bromwich Albion, which has been in good form recently, 2-0 at Old Trafford. However, Manchester City lost to Swansea, known as the "Barcelona of the Premier League", leaving Manchester United with a gap of nearly 5 years.
After returning to the top of the league standings after a few months, Manchester United's favorite and best comeback drama will be staged as scheduled! If the Red Devils can beat Manchester City away from home in the penultimate round of the league, not only can they avenge their past humiliation, but they will also directly declare a verdict.
Death penalty for your opponent!
In fact, even Ancelotti did not expect Manchester City to lose. He said in an interview after the game: "Manchester City's loss is an extra reward for us. I did not expect it, but being able to become the leader makes me very happy."
Happy because just a few weeks ago we were lagging behind Manchester United
City 7 points. I hope this is a significant day, we have turned the situation around, the players have shown great counterattack energy and willpower. We will not become nervous, we have the experience of winning championships, the team will keep moving forward, look
It’s very gratifying to have this momentum.”
There is a very important word in Ancelotti's words, and yes, it is "winning experience." Now that the Premier League championship has entered a fierce stage, the psychological state of coaches and players will become a key factor affecting the championship trend.
As Anshuai said, the reason why the Manchester United team is "not nervous" is because they have been in similar positions many times before and know how to deal with the pressure brought by the championship. As for Manchester City, although they have a
The more luxurious team has a coach Mancini who has won the championship in Serie A, and a large number of players such as Silva, Aguero, Yaya Toure, etc. who have experienced the test of the World Series, but when it comes to the Premier League
Competing for the league championship is another matter.
The words of former Manchester United goalkeeper Schmeichel may be used to explain the key role that experience plays in the championship process. He said in an interview with Manchester United's official website: "Whenever March, April, and May arrive, the broadcast
Both the TV and the media are discussing the championship situation. This is a cruel thing, but it is also inevitable. Whenever the media discusses the team's defeat, it seems to be the end of the world. At this time of year, the players are shouldered by
Heavy pressure, the last thing you should do is read the headlines when you are losing points and put all this pressure on yourself. This is the advantage of Manchester United, if you have not experienced it
These, then you will easily believe what you see on the news. Manchester United have been in similar situations many times and they know that even if they lose points, they know how to become champions, which is the decisive factor."
bb commentator Craig's analysis hit the nail on the head: "In these years, Manchester United has always been able to find a way to get all 3 points when they are not playing well. This is what a championship team should have.
Temperament, but Manchester City absolutely cannot do this."
Experience is what Manchester City lacks, not only for the players, but also for the fans. After Manchester City conceded the goal in the 83rd minute, a Manchester City fan cried bitterly at the scene, which can also reflect the pressure exerted by Manchester United on Manchester City.
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When Manchester United fans learned the news that Manchester City was lagging behind through the stadium scoreboard, Old Trafford immediately became a sea of celebration. In addition to being filled with joy, the fans' faces also seemed to have confidence that everything was under control.
Because of the same plot, they have seen it with Chelsea, Newcastle, Arsenal, and Liverpool. Manchester United's comeback in the league has become a habit for them.[
In addition, the schedule is also a factor that cannot be ignored. Manchester United still has the advantage in this regard. In the last 10 rounds, both teams played 5 home games and 5 away games, but the quality of their opponents was obviously different.
Manchester United faced Fulham, Queens Park Rangers, Villa, Everton and Swansea at home; they faced Wolves, Blackburn, Wigan, Manchester City and Sunderland away from home. Among them, Fulham, Villa
, Swansea, Everton, and Sunderland’s basic desires. For Manchester United, three away games against relegation teams and the focus game against Manchester City on April 30 will be the final test on the road to the championship.
On the other hand, Manchester City has played Chelsea, Sunderland, West Brom, Manchester United and Queens Park Rangers at home; they have played Stoke City, Arsenal, Norwich, Wolves, and Newcastle away from home.
Among them, Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle are all teams vying for Champions League tickets. Queens Park Rangers and Wolves are all relegation teams. Together with the title rival Manchester United, Manchester City has at least 6 games that need to focus on preparation. Compared with Manchester United
, Manchester City's biggest disadvantage is that it still needs to compete with Chelsea and Arsenal, two members of the traditional top four. The two teams competing fiercely for fourth place will not let Manchester City pass easily, and once Manchester City makes any mistakes, they will immediately
He will be left behind by Manchester United in the standings.
The last time Manchester United ranked first in the standings was back on October 1 last year. At that time, Manchester United had an unbeaten start with 6 wins and 1 draw, and surpassed Manchester City to rank first with the advantage of goal difference, but then drew with Liverpool away from home.
, Manchester City defeated Villa at home, causing the Red Devils to lose their top spot on October 15.
Since then, although the Red Devils have temporarily had the joy of reaching the top due to the early kick-off time, they were all dispelled by Manchester City's victory at the end of the round. However, nearly five months later, Manchester United finally won in the 28th
In this round, they truly achieved a lead over Manchester City. More importantly, they have adjusted to the best condition for the league championship.
Although there was a shameful loss to Blackburn 2-3 and a disastrous defeat to Newcastle 0-3 in the middle of the season, the Red Devils later dispelled people's doubts with an unbeaten record of 7 wins and 1 draw, and the only point was 0 away from home.
After falling behind by 3, they chased 3 goals in a row to draw with Chelsea. This time they finally returned to the top of the list, which must have been a great improvement for the morale of the whole team.
Just like the famous slogan "webeleve" played by Arsenal fans at the Emirates Stadium, Manchester United fans have enough reason to believe that the Red Devils have returned to the top of the standings after being dormant for nearly 5 months. This time they will not take the lead again.
The advantage was given away. "Glory belongs to Manchester United, we are red boys, we are on the way to the 21st crown!"
However, you can never predict what will happen in the next game on the court. Manchester United, which had just shouted the slogan of winning the championship, was once again eliminated from the European competition.
1 to 2! The total score is 3 to 5! Manchester United, temporarily ranked first in the Premier League, was double beaten by Athletic Bilbao, ranked seventh in La Liga. It was the first time in the past 7 years that they lost 3 consecutive games in the European war! Facing an imposing opponent, Manchester United
This campaign showed absolutely no ambition to win. Before Li Yu scored in the 80th minute, Manchester United had only two poor shots and one shot on target. They were suppressed by their opponents throughout the game. Manchester United was eliminated from the European War in the most humiliating way!
Due to a 2-3 loss at home in the first leg, it will be difficult for Manchester United to achieve a comeback in San Mamés, known as the "Devil's Home". However, the London duo Arsenal and Chelsea have already set an example for the Red Devils.
A week ago, Arsenal, which was severely undermanned, almost reversed Milan after falling behind 0-4; a day ago, Chelsea, which was undergoing a turbulent coaching change, played the most bloody battle of the season, overturning Napoli 4-1 at home in overtime to advance.
Champions League quarterfinals.
People have reason to believe that Manchester United, which has always been known for its tenacity, can also achieve miracles. However, the reality is cruel. Manchester United has full fighting spirit in this campaign. If Arsenal stood up straight and collapsed, then Manchester United knelt down to their opponents.
surrender!
You know, the Red Devils have only lost 10 times at home in the team's long European history, and two of them happened this season, when they lost to Ajax and Athletic Bilbao.
In addition, after losing at home in the first leg of the European knockout rounds, Manchester United has never achieved a comeback on the opponent's territory, and this time is no exception.
In 2001, Manchester United lost 0-1 at home to Bayern in the Champions League quarter-finals and also lost 1-2 in the away game; four years later, Manchester United lost 0-1 in both legs in the quarter-finals.
Lost to Milan. In addition, Manchester United's performance in Spain was also very poor. Their last win in the Iberian Peninsula was against Valencia, but they only won 1 game against Deportivo La Coruna in 18 previous visits, and the remaining 17 games were 8 draws and 9 games.
burden.
On the other hand, Athletic Bilbao has an absolute advantage in their past record against British teams at home, having only lost once in the previous eight games.
The last time Manchester United visited the San Mamés Stadium was in 1957. At that time, Manchester United lost 3-5. However, the Red Devils returned to the UK and eliminated their opponents with a clean 3-0 and a total score of 6-5.
This season, Athletic Bilbao finally got a chance for revenge. They defeated Manchester United 3-2 in the first round at Old Trafford, which made Bielsa's team full of confidence. Midfielder core De Marcos was interviewed before the game.
Said: "The coach has been emphasizing that no one is stronger than us and we can beat any team." De Marcos' confidence is justified, because at least in front of this Manchester United tonight, Athletic Bilbao looks
Invincible.
Objectively speaking, if it were not for the poor ability of the Athletic Bilbao players to seize opportunities, Manchester United would have lost by 6. The ratio of shots between the two teams reached an astonishing 21 to 4, and the Manchester United players did not show the slightest desire.
The desire to win, regardless of offense or defense, did not show the determination to fight to the bitter end.
In front of the technically sophisticated Athletic Bilbao team, Manchester United was even tricked by their opponents many times. In the 23rd minute, Amorebieta made a long pass, and Llorente volleyed directly from the right side of the penalty area and scored.
Ferdinand could only watch the ball go into the net; in the 54th minute, Iola was banned
On the edge of the arc, he passed the tackle Carrick, and then pulled the ball beautifully past Evans. Finally, he made continuous fake moves on the line of the small penalty area to dodge Ferdinand and then shot wide. He completely destroyed Manchester United's entire defense line.
Carrick, Evans and Ferdinand, who were instantly petrified, could only be thankful that the goal did not go in.
In the 65th minute, Ilaura's cross from the right was deflected by Smallin. De Marcos, who was defending, stopped the ball with his chest and hit Rafael with a left-footed shot that deflected into the net, helping Athletic Bilbao seal the victory.
In the first half, he also missed an opportunity for an empty-net shot... Although Li Yu's face-saving goal was wonderful, it also changed the fact that the team's performance in this game was poor.
Everyone knows that the weight of the Europa League is not important, and everyone also knows that the Manchester United team has a more urgent desire to win the 20th league championship in team history.
Now Manchester United is 1 point ahead of Manchester City in the standings. With 10 rounds left in the league, the championship has reached a fierce stage. Although the first trophy in Ancelotti's trophy cabinet is no longer the Europa League, he obviously
The league championship is more important.
Ancelotti said in an interview before the game that Manchester United would go all out to advance, but it can be seen from the starting lineup he sent that he did not have much hope for a comeback.
Both Welbeck and Hernandez were left behind, leaving only Li Yu as a forward; midfielder Scholes took a rest, and Cleverley, who replaced him, performed very poorly.
When trailing 0-1, Ancelotti replaced the core midfielders Ferdinand and Carrick, and then removed Giggs. His intention was very clear. He wanted to save energy for the weekend's league game against Wolves.
Already.
It is understandable to sacrifice the Europa League to protect the league, but this is by no means an excuse to give up the game without fighting hard.
Think about Arsenal. The Gunners lost 0-4 in the first round. In the second round, 11 players from the first team were injured. The comeback was much more difficult than Manchester United. However, they still played bloody well and even scored 3 goals in the first half. Although
In the end, it was only one step away from perfection, but such an exit was touching, and such a departure was so tragic!
Look at the championship rivals Manchester City. They went all out to score 3 goals in a row while trailing 2-0 at home. They almost performed a miracle in the last second. Although they were also eliminated in the end, at least they worked hard for victory.
Compared with their rivals in the same city, Manchester United did not go all out in this campaign, which may seem "wise", but how can such a lack of "magic" performance be worthy of the more than 800 Manchester United die-hards who traveled with the team to San Mames? Regardless of whether the Red Devils will be successful this season
They were able to win the 20th league championship trophy as they wished, but on this night, they disappointed more than 500 million Manchester United fans around the world who supported them.
