I am the king of football

Chapter 217: Meet the Magpie Again

Victory, victory and more victory. Manchester United's start to the season has been perfect so far. They have defeated every opponent they have met in the league and League Cup, and also won all three points in both games in the Champions League group stage.

Such a powerful start was unexpected by the critics who believed before the season that Manchester United would face a serious decline in the performance of a number of old players.

"I think the reason why Manchester United has achieved such good results this season is that the big signings they have brought in this season have quickly integrated into the team perfectly. Yes, I think the key is Qin Hu. This young man is really incredible."

"Qin, it's Qin without a doubt. The reason is very simple. I don't think there is any need to discuss it. If someone says that a striker who has scored ten goals and made three assists in six league games has not made any contribution to the team's unbeaten record, I will kick his ass hard."

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Some were well-reasoned, some were decisive and efficient. Although Qin Hu did not score a goal in the most recent Champions League match, his performance was definitely not bad as he provided an assist shortly after coming on as a substitute.

In him, people see countless hopes and huge potential. Of course, this sentence is no longer appropriate at this moment, because the potential has been realized and hope has long since turned into reality.

Although the Red Devils Manchester United will always face problems such as fighting on all fronts and injuries to veteran players this season, everyone has reached a consensus that as long as Qin can maintain this state, Manchester United's final result will not be too bad.

While various commentators have commented on Manchester United's performance since the start of the season, the team's daily training has not stopped. After finishing the Champions League journey, they will return to the league, this time they will go away to challenge the Magpies Newcastle United.

The feud between Manchester United and the Magpies started last season. Last season, Manchester United lost 0-3 in an away game against Newcastle United, which can be said to be a big loss.

However, in the first League Cup match after the start of this season, Manchester United, playing at home, achieved revenge by defeating their opponent 2-1.

However, the media reporters don’t think so. They always care about popularity instead of facts and started hyping up the game before the league even started.

"The league is not the League Cup, Newcastle United is ready!"

"Gearing up to try and beat Manchester United, the Magpies coach said he wants to replicate last season's achievements!"

Some new news began to be released continuously, and fans of both sides were arguing fiercely in major forums.

Perhaps the calmest players at this time are the Manchester United players. After defeating direct league rivals such as Tottenham and Liverpool in succession, they no longer feel nervous as if they can't beat any of the teams outside the BIG6.

This cannot be blamed on them. The scene of almost losing against Fulham at the beginning of the season is still vivid in their minds. If it weren't for Qin Hu's top performance, they might have suffered their first league defeat this season.

And now, look at the figure who keeps receiving the pass in front of the penalty area and kicks the ball past De Gea's goal. It is obvious that Qin's condition is still very hot.

Although other players believe that they have enough strength to help the team win, they have to admit that when the team has Qin Hu, everyone feels further secure.

Therefore, when the team began to announce the roster for the away game, it was not surprising that the first name called was Qin Hu.

"Single arrow, Qin."

A 4231 formation was arranged on the tactical board. With the team's current single striker selection, there was no reason for Ferguson not to choose Qin Hu, who had already completed the ability to break through with the ball.

Now the team's offensive players are mainly focused on the three spots lined up behind Qin Hu.

"Rooney, Shinji Kagawa and Van Persie, three in the frontcourt." Nominally they are in the frontcourt, but in fact in Ferguson's tactical arrangement, once the team launches an attack, these three people all play the role of forwards. Facing the Magpies whose purity has been verified in the League Cup before, he is determined to win a big victory away from home this time.

"Roger that!"

When they heard their names, all three were very excited, especially Rooney. This was the first time he appeared in the league starting lineup after his comeback. As the main battlefield of the team, its meaning was very obvious.

"Double defensive midfielders, Cleverley and Carrick."

Ferguson was already accustomed to placing two midfielders, one attacking and one defending, in his own midfield. After repeated attempts, he finally changed the previous 442 formation that would last forever. Arranging tactics according to local conditions and actual conditions is a quality that every coach must possess.

"Four defenders, Rafael, Evans, Ferdinand, Evra, goalkeeper De Gea."

If Manchester United's regular main players in the midfield and frontcourt positions may vary every time, the layout of its defense line is basically finalized.

After exploring and observing several consecutive games, the team's captain Vidic's substandard condition has not changed. In the past few days of training, the veteran even strained his thigh because he was eager to perform, which means he will miss another league game for the team.

Such scenes occur every year in major clubs. In many cases, the decline in players' form is not continuous, but a sudden cliff-like collapse.

"For tomorrow's game, although we are playing away, I have only one request - attack! Use all your energy to try to break the opponent's goal."

"Understood, Boss!"

Responding loudly to Ferguson, the old players who had been in the team last season were even more excited, as they had experienced that nightmare 0-3.

The pain after a loss, the sarcasm from the media, and the harsh criticism from disappointed fans and commentators, those things are not things that will disappear in the past.

Now, the opportunity for revenge has come, so seize it and completely resolve the inner demons of the past.

"Okay, you have two hours to go home and pack your things. I'll be waiting for you here with the bus."

"Roger that!"

That night, the players on the roster quickly packed up their things and boarded the team bus. Compared to Hull City where Qin Hu was, Manchester United was definitely a wealthy entity. Every time they went on an expedition, they took a chartered plane or a bus, and after arriving, they stayed in the best local hotels.

This time was no exception. That night, a local hotel in Newcastle welcomed the Manchester United delegation, and the hotel had made preparations for confidentiality and security in advance.

Therefore, after quickly checking into the assigned rooms, everyone spent a quiet and comfortable night.

In the early morning of the next day, as the voices of Magpies fans gathering on the street outside the window heading to the stadium began to be heard, the battle horn was sounded.

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