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May 9, 3 pm
This is the traditional start time of the Premier League. The Premier League has not yet begun to take care of the Asian market and set the start time earlier, but it is soon, and it will arouse strong criticism from local fans. After all, the start time will become their lunch period.
The 10 games of the 38th round of the Premier League for 20 teams will start at the same time.
In the last round of the league, Millwall used all its main players to defeat Sheffield Wednesday with two goals in the away game. The main players focused on adjusting their condition, and the opponent also announced the success of relegation. As long as it is not an ugly loss at home, the team can accept it.
, Sheffield Wednesday at least breathed a sigh of relief. Millwall did not go on a killing spree because they wanted to catch up with the goal difference disadvantage between them and Manchester United. If it was really a real gun, Sheffield Wednesday would save face at home, even if it was obvious
If you can't beat Millwall, you will at least fight Millwall with all your heart.
Aldridge never considered using Sheffield Wednesday to improve the goal difference. This idea is extremely stupid. If Premier League teams want to score a big score, even if the strength of the two teams is very different, it will be a specific factor.
A big score result is produced, the strong team is in a super strong state, the weak team is faced with the situation of having to attack aggressively, etc.
Wait, Sheffield Wednesday successfully avoided relegation and played at home. Millwall really dared to score the third and fourth goals in the away game. Maybe the opponent jumped over the wall and injured several Millwall players. It may not be intentional, but
The fight and confrontation will definitely be very fierce, because everyone has a certain fire. The tree doesn’t want the bark, but the person wants the face!
In the same round, Manchester United defeated Leeds United 3:0 at home, and Arsenal defeated Everton 4:0. Millwall's hope of defending the title was also shattered in theory, and the only thing that existed in theory was the runner-up, requiring Millwall to win.
Not only did we defeat Manchester United at home, we also beat the opponent by 6...
There is not much to watch in the final game of the Premier League this season. There are only two relegation battles. Barnsley and Crystal Palace were relegated early. Everton competed with Bolton for the last spot. The two teams were separated by one point, with Bolton leading in points.
The Premier League champion will be between Manchester United and Arsenal. The gap between the two is only 1 point, with Arsenal leading.
The authentic championship trophy was sent to Villa Park Stadium. Arsenal was a guest to challenge Aston Villa. As long as they won the game, they would securely win the championship.
Another replica was brought to the Lion's Den, for Manchester United.
Aldridge seemed very calm today. He said something to the players who were about to play in the locker room before the game.
"Arsenal is our local derby opponent. They lose or draw, and Manchester United beat us today. Manchester United is the champion and will celebrate the championship with great joy at our home ground. This is something our fans cannot accept, and I cannot accept it either.
I don’t wish Arsenal to win, but I can’t allow Manchester United to lift the trophy at the Lion’s Den either.”
If today's opponent was not Manchester United, Aldridge would have no need to put pressure on the players, but today's situation forces him to make the players aware of the consequences of losing!
Since Aldridge took over, Millwall has not been beaten twice by any team in the league in a single season. It has a history of being double beaten by Newcastle United in the cup, but that doesn't matter.
But if they lose to Manchester United at home today, Millwall's home unbeaten streak of nearly two years will come to an end. Moreover, they will be double beaten by their opponents in the league, and they may also witness their opponent celebrating the championship at their home court. This is absolutely intolerable.
Things like this must be avoided.
After Aldridge shook hands with Ferguson before the game, he returned to the coaching bench and sat down, calmly watching the field as if he didn't care about the game.
Manchester United handed over the top spot they had held for more than half a year to Arsenal. Who is to blame?
In the first half of the match, they even defeated the powerful defending champion, but they didn't expect Arsenal to be unlucky in the second half of the season.
Yes, Arsenal are incredible.
In 18 games in the second half of the season, they achieved a record of 15 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, which totaled 47 points.
If Arsenal performs like this in the first half of the season, then they will have about 95 points, not counting the final round results.
It is obvious that Arsenal, trained by Wenger, has exploded into amazing power after maturing.
This situation is not uncommon. Whenever a team enters a new stage of technical and tactical play, it will have a good record, such as Millwall, which won 18 consecutive victories last year.
One of the rules of football is that changing coaches is like changing swords. This aspect is also reflected in this aspect. When a new coach takes office, the players are responsible for their lives. The new coach brings a novel tactical system. The players work hard and can often perform well for a period, but when they wait,
Once the peak period is over, your opponent's targeted research, your own motivation fatigue, and other factors will cause you to fall from the peak, tend to normal, or fall into a trough after being thoroughly understood by your opponent.
Millwall also performed very well in the second half of the season, with 13 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in 18 games, and 42 points. This is not the last game. If there is such a performance in the first half of the season, Millwall will have at least 85 points.
This is a championship-level performance in the past few Premier Leagues. However, they had too many draws in the first half of the season and also lost two games.
But the team's upward trend is obvious, especially in the second half of the season when all the main players went to the European war, and the league's excellent record was achieved by relying on substitute players to play the leading role.
Compared with these two teams, Manchester United obviously performed much worse in the second half of the season. From being 10 points ahead of Arsenal to being overtaken by 1 point, it is now only 3 points behind Millwall. What is Manchester United missing? Fleet Street agrees
, after Cantona retired, Manchester United lacked a spiritual leader, and Keane was the successor. Unfortunately, Keane was injured and left the game in the second half of the season, which had the most intuitive impact on Manchester United's record.
Ferguson's face looked a little nervous and he couldn't relax at all.
Maybe he's unhappy.
Whoever had been in the lead for most of the season would not be happy if he couldn't take the initiative in the final game!
"The final round of the 1997/98 English Premier League is about to begin. The focus of this battle at the Lion's Den Stadium is last season's Premier League champion Millwall versus last season's runner-up Manchester United, who still have hope of winning the championship.
The media has made various predictions for the final round of the championship. If Arsenal wins, Arsenal will win. Arsenal
In a draw, Manchester United cannot win, but Arsenal still wins the championship. If Arsenal loses, Manchester United must also lose, and Arsenal can win the championship. This situation is the opposite for Manchester United. Their theory of winning the championship may not necessarily be in
We defeated Millwall at the Lion's Den, but given Arsenal's state, the probability of losing to Aston Villa away from home is too low."
"Martin, I think it is no longer necessary to discuss the situation. No team can easily win the league championship. If you want to win the championship, you must have the courage and will to win the championship! Arsenal wants the championship, and Manchester United also wants it.
Do the two teams have to focus on their opponents' games before adjusting their rhythm in the final game? No.
, Not at all. Forget points and strive for victory is what a championship team should do. The situation is not good for Manchester United. But if Manchester United is thinking about whether Arsenal will lose or whether they will only get a draw to play the game. Then
How can they exert 100% or even 200% of their strength to win the game and compete for the championship?"
"Haha, Andy, you are right. Manchester United must first consider winning Millwall, but Hall seems not to want the Red Devils to easily take away the victory here. Although he sent a full substitute today, against the Red Devils
The whole main force, but judging from Hall's formation, this is completely a
The attitude of sniping at Manchester United. 4312. The three midfielders, Gattuso, Lampard, and Ballack, are all ruthless players who can fight and steal. In addition, Materazzi and Ferdinand performed solidly in the second half of the league.
It’s hard for us to look at them the same way we usually look at a team’s substitutes.”
"Yes, although Hall declared a failure to defend the league title this season, I think this is a fruitful season for them, a season to lay the foundation for a better tomorrow. Many young players have grown up through the game.
The strength gap between them is constantly narrowing, and Millwall has become stronger as a whole. This season they
Frustrated by multi-line operations and the intensive defensive sniper strategy that each team carried to shame last season, they still made great improvements. Their outstanding performance in the European competition proved this. In the second half
The fact that the season is better than the first half of the season is also irrefutable evidence, and this is achieved under the premise that Millwall is distracted from the European war."
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Aldrich was sitting on the coach's bench, watching the game with his chin in his hands, looking nonchalant.
Manchester United took the lead from the start, and their offensive attacks were higher and higher, but the thunder was loud and the rain was small.
After Millwall adjusted its strategy in the second half of the season, coupled with Aldridge's psychological warfare in the league, these substitutes got a lot of training in the league, especially the defensive end became more and more stable, and they paid more attention to it today than usual.
Defensively, the three midfielders have a large running range, tough defense, and active retreat in posture. Manchester United's offense only relies on high balls from the two wings. There are zero shots in the threatening area, and even long-range shots cannot be found.
The timing of kicking off.
Today's attacking midfielder is Ronaldinho, and his forward partners are Gudjohnsen and Ruud Ruud.
Millwall's counterattack from defense to attack is simple and direct. Ronaldinho moves freely in the frontcourt. After receiving the ball, he can pass the ball whenever he can. If the forward is marked, he will do it by himself. Anyway, the opponent is attacking fiercely.
The only defense in the middle is Bart.
Manchester United's players worked very hard today, but it's a pity that the front line is not strong enough.
Today it’s Andy Cole and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The baby face has been troubled by injuries this season, and the number of goals scored is very low. The number of goals scored by Sheringham bought in the summer also makes people unhappy. What does Manchester United, which already has a golden midfielder, still lack in terms of personnel configuration?
If Ferguson asked Aldridge, Aldrich would tell him generously: Black wind and evil spirits.
You lack a Yorkist who can pass and shoot.
Of course, according to historical trajectory, Manchester United and York will soon come together.
Aldridge would not stand in the way of doing such an immoral thing. The players he bought must be part of the plan. Millwall did not go to the point where some giant clubs buy players just to keep their competitors from getting them.
Manchester United constantly relies on the two wings to attack dangerous areas, but always misses the goal. Solskjaer's state after returning from injury is unflattering.
Seeing his former favorite general working hard on the court but not performing well, Aldrich couldn't help but sigh softly in his heart.
Before the end of the first half, Manchester United pressed for another wave of offensive. Neville also assisted, but unfortunately the through ball from the wing was accurately intercepted by Materazzi. Then, Millwall turned its gun towards Manchester United.
The trigger was pulled!
Ronaldinho got the ball in the frontcourt and then dribbled the ball laterally into the space. He played a one-two with Gudjohnsen and then moved forward. After passing Butt, he played a one-two with Ruud van Nistelrooy in front of the penalty area.
Continuous one-twos within a few seconds directly penetrated Manchester United's defense. Ronaldinho dribbled the ball into the penalty area, faced Schmeichel's attack and pushed the shot into the far corner of the goal.
After scoring the goal, Ronaldinho shook his head and made his iconic gesture to greet the fans in the stands. The Lion's Den Stadium burst into cheers. They liked this Brazilian so much, with his magical footwork, agile body, and his expression after scoring the goal.
Happy celebration, every Lions fan firmly believes: Ronaldinho, Millwall's next king!
The Manchester United fans who came to the away game were holding their heads in despair. Their expressions were the same as Ferguson's, anger mixed with sadness.
If they hadn't lost to Arsenal at home, why would they have been aggressive and unrestrained in the final game against Millwall, who had no desire for anything? As a result, the opponent counterattacked and conceded the goal. The opponent's happy celebration made Manchester United feel as if they were being cheated.
