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Chapter 184 The Troubles of Young Hiller (Please Subscribe)
"Good evening, this is the 'Midnight Football' segment. Are you still driving, contemplating committing crimes, like smuggling potato seeds to Ireland or buying weapons from the Scots? But none of that matters. On this show, we only discuss football. Today, Dejan came off the bench and dribbled past his opponent 30 times, completely crushing Barcelona. Barcelona captain Bakro looked utterly bewildered, and goalkeeper Busquets knelt on his knees at Old Trafford—that's the true state of every opponent..."

"I'm Gary, long time no see. After retiring, I switched careers to become a host, so some fans might not recognize me. But don't worry, we're about to broadcast a Champions League highlight reel. I can only say that I chose the perfect time to retire; the upcoming Premier League is not a league for just anyone..." Lineker said from his seat in the Matchday studio.

"Sky Sports' 'La Goal' program reported that today's Champions League match gave us a huge surprise. Dejan scored four goals in just 32 minutes on his debut at Old Trafford. Let's hear what his teammates have to say about him."

The camera panned to the mixed zone, where Sky News had interview rights.

Manchester United captain Steve Bruce stood there and said: "I was a little worried at the time. The boss chose to make a substitution, it was Dejan! I've played against Dejan before, so I was looking forward to his performance. But what happened next was unbelievable. He dribbled past five players and couldn't find an opportunity to pass, then turned around and dribbled past four more players to put the ball into the goal. At that moment, I was thinking, what makes me a professional player like him?"

The camera focused on Danny Irwin, and the reporter asked, "How's Dejan?"

"Very strong!"

"Could you elaborate, Dennis?" the reporter asked again.

"No one can stop him," Erwin said seriously.

After a few seconds, the reporter gave an awkward laugh and said, "That's a very brief answer, Peter. Could you tell us how you felt today?"

Schmeichel smiled and said, "I'm relieved. Nobody wants to stand against Dejan. You can ask Hilton if you don't believe me."

"Could you talk about what it's like to be teammates with Dejan?"

The reporter pressed for an answer.

Schmeichel said, "I rarely say things like that, but I have no right to comment on Dejan, whether it's his skills or his character. I owe him my life. As teammates with someone like him, I have no doubt that after I retire, I will be mythologized by fans. In their eyes, I will be better than I actually am, because a player like Dejan will definitely become the greatest after he retires."

The next morning, there was also a deluge of reports.

The Times: "Manchester United discovered that many fans had lent their season tickets to friends or rented them out, but they couldn't stop it because more than 20,000 season ticket holders lent or rented out their tickets for the game, with a single rental fee of up to £500. We interviewed a father and son who had rented out their season tickets, and they said they regretted not being able to attend the game."

The Guardian: "Klinsmann is the most hurt. When he transferred to Tottenham, he made it clear that he didn't want to be in the same league as Dejan. Tottenham have been saying that Dejan is not going to recover, but now they are facing Klinsmann's wrath."

The Manchester Evening News: "Ferguson has finally, finally achieved his goal. He has always been very interested in bringing in an Italian team. Redondo, whose form has declined, is clearly not suited to Eriksson's tactics. He and Dejan together can support a new generation of Manchester United dynasty."

The Liverpool Evening Post: "Everton fans should be happy that the First Division has been changed to the Premier League, because no matter how many goals Dejan scores, he will not be able to break the First Division record of 60 goals in a single season set by Dixie Dean in the 1927-1928 season. Dean's record of 1.5 goals per game seems crazy, but it will soon be broken again."

The Sun: "According to our understanding, a great goalkeeper was manipulated by betting companies and had been involved in match-fixing for a long time. His mistakes last season led to the team's crushing defeat."

Version 2: "A fan who bet on Dejan to play and score 4 or more goals in the Champions League won a huge prize of £6.5 million from William Hill!"

Upon seeing this, Lu Deyang knew it was Liverpool legend Grobbelaar.

I have to say, The Sun is really something, they managed to dig this up.

The difficulty in detecting match-fixing lies primarily in the fact that early match-fixing involved face-to-face communication, making it hard to catch unless someone betrayed the scheme.

This whole thing was leaked by Grobbella's friend.

Soon, this goalkeeper, who was purged after his conflict with McManaman, will be caught in the vortex.

Lu Deyang was preparing ingredients when the princess stood on tiptoe behind him, wrapped her arms around his neck, and asked, "Your teammates are here as guests. Should I excuse myself?"

"Of course not, it doesn't matter even if the Queen comes."

Lu Deyang said.

The newspapers have written about it so many times, what's the big deal?

The princess kissed Lu Deyang on the cheek before heading to the restroom.

Not long after, Lu Deyang heard the sound of a diesel engine. He wiped his hands and went outside. Redondo was jumping out of the car and said, "I've bought everything, including the grill, Deyang."

"Thanks, Fernando. I hadn't prepared these beforehand."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

"Why are you being polite to me?"

Lei Dongduo took out a pair of gloves and threw them to Lu Deyang, then put them on himself and began unloading the goods.

The house he bought is nearby, but he went out specifically this morning to buy fresh beef and other ingredients.

Otherwise, with the team and their families, Lu Deyang's family's possessions would only be enough for everyone to smell.

Schmeichel arrived shortly after with his son. The two of them walked there, and they also brought a bottle of red wine.

Peter Schmeichel said, "My wife has other things to do, but this kid insisted on coming. He said he wanted to take a day off to see you and would definitely study hard afterwards."

Schmeichel looked at Lu Deyang excitedly and said, "Your goal was fantastic! I want to play with you too."

"Call uncle!"

Peter Schmeichel slapped him on the head and scolded him.

"Okay, Uncle."

Schmeichel Jr. said.

Lu Deyang rubbed the boy's head and said, "By the time you grow up, I may have already retired. But as Peter's son, you might be able to play for the first team when you are ten years old, and that way you can catch up."

Peter Schmeichel waved his hand dismissively.

What if my silly son actually believes it? He's already 8 years old.

"Since you're here, you should help out. If you don't lift a finger, you won't get anything to eat."

Redondo greeted them.

Schmeichel didn't have any objections; before he turned professional, he worked in a textile factory and a nursing home.

At this time, apart from special cases like Redondo and Vialli, most of the players had worked before playing football, or helped out at home.

Work in the real sense.

Not long after, Cantona arrived with his wife, Isabelle Ferrer.

Cantona's wife is a teacher.

“Isabel took the day off today. You know, the Champions League is played midweek, so they don’t get a day off when we do,” Cantona said.

“Diane…”

Lu Deyang waved and said, "The hostess should also greet the guests."

When the princess came out, the atmosphere became tense for a moment.

Aside from Kasper Schmeichel still playing around on the sidelines, Redondo has seen it all before.

The other three were somewhat at a loss.

Cantona immediately copied the aristocratic greeting he saw on TV.

The princess smiled and extended her hand, saying, "Just call me Diana, no need to be so polite."

When he arrived in Schmeichel, he made a point of wiping his hands, which were covered in charcoal residue, on his trousers before gently shaking hands with him.

Lu Deyang gave the princess a look, signaling her to pull Cantona's wife aside for a chat.

As soon as the two left, Cantona gave a thumbs up and said, "I thought the newspapers were just making things up, but I didn't expect you two to actually be together."

“Don’t put it so harshly, Eric. We’re good friends,” Lu Deyang said. “Also, you can trust The Sun on this matter.”

Schmeichel wanted to say something, but hesitated for a long time before finally opening his mouth.

This scene had a huge impact on him.

The young people from Class 92 arrived very early, and were then taken by Schmeichel to work as laborers.

"Why is Paul the only one who brought a girlfriend?"

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

Beckham raised an eyebrow and said, "Because everyone else has a lot of girlfriends. You can ask Lee if you don't believe me."

"Sharp, that guy, always hangs out with TV stars."

Redondo said.

Lee Sharp used to brag about these things in the locker room.

“Don’t follow Li’s example, he’s no good,” Peter Schmeichel snapped. “If the boss finds out you’re copying that guy, he’ll put you on the bench and let you rot sooner or later.”

Bart immediately stuck out his tongue.

He hasn't played for the first team yet, and that statement is very intimidating to him.

Steve Bruce came with his two children. After giving the gift to Lu Deyang, he said, "Jenny, you play with the children."

"My eldest son, Alex, is at school, so he couldn't come."

Bruce explained, "I asked Dennis, and he's also planning to bring his wife along."

"That would be best, so they can have their own social circles."

Lu Deyang said.

Once the veteran captain Bryan Robson and his wife, Irwin, arrived, the first team would be almost complete.

These old guys all had their partners take leave, which made Schmeichel glare at them, thinking, "They didn't even bother to tell us about this."

It's only around 10 degrees Celsius in Manchester.

Fortunately, with so many people, it wasn't cold while grilling meat.

"This is the first time I've seen the team with so many people together, except for the team's Christmas party," Robson said.

"Everyone gave Dejan a lot of face."

Steve Bruce said with a smile.

"Our boss doesn't usually encourage us to go out and fool around together."

Lee Sharp chuckled as he held up his cup.

“How can having a party at Dejan’s house be considered fooling around?” Cantona said.

Sharp pointed to the fence of the yard and said, "Maybe the boss is over there observing with binoculars. He's capable of doing something like this."

"If the coach hears you say that, you're in for it."

Lu Deyang said.

Sharp shrugged.

He's the most criticized player, bar none, and he's gotten used to it.

He has been a media darling ever since Manchester United brought him to Old Trafford for a record £20 for an apprentice player.

It would be strange if Ferguson liked this kind of behavior of constantly making the newspapers because of scandals.

"As the host, why don't you say a few words?"

Bruce said.

The young players immediately started to jeer.

Lu Deyang smiled, stood up, stood next to the princess, raised his glass, and said, "It's a pleasure to see everyone here today, and a pleasure to be teammates with you all. In my previous career, even in the third division, I won the championship every season, and I believe that my future career will be no exception. Let's work together to win all the trophies this season!"

boom--

The atmosphere in the courtyard immediately became lively.

For professional athletes, honor is the most important thing.

Under the influence of alcohol, the first-team players relaxed.

The presence of the princess today still gave them quite a shock.

Gary Neville insisted on having his teammates perform.

Seeing Scholes's troubled expression, Lu Deyang stepped in to help him out.

Scholes was indeed very shy during his playing days.

Sharp, laughing and joking, put his arm around Neville and they sang the pop song "Without You" together.

"Maria Kelly would never recognize this as his song. Believe me, there isn't a single good singer on the team," Robson joked.

“Sharp and Ince are always very confident.”

Bruce said.

"Those two idiots can't even hum the Champions League theme song properly," Robson said, taking a big gulp of his drink. "I never thought I'd have the chance to touch the Champions League trophy before I retire. Thanks, Dejan."

"Thank me at the end of the season."

Lu Deyang patted his arm and said.

Taking out loans for the Champions League is not a good habit; don't end up with 93% of the money.

"Uncle Deyang, are you full?"

Kasper Schmeichel asked expectantly.

"What's wrong, door god?"

Lu Deyang asked.

Schmeichel glanced at his father before whispering in Lu Deyang's ear, "I want to try to stop your shot later."

"Young man, whispering isn't just about being close; you have to keep your voice down."

McClell joked, "Your voice is definitely inherited from Peter."

“But I wouldn’t invite Dejan to a duel. One kick from Dejan and I might need to have a second son,” Schmeichel said, rolling his eyes.

I don't know whose intelligence my son inherited from.

Although the ball is constantly being improved, there are probably only so many players who can kick it so hard they can break it.

If it were a brand new ball, probably only a handful of players like Lu Deyang and Matthäus could kick it so hard they'd break it.

If you were hit by a shot like that, you'd be in the hospital, let alone an 8-year-old, or even a 28-year-old.

"By the way, Dejan, I have an idea. Do you want to join us? How about we record a song together and put the profits into a prize pool?"

McClell urged.

With Lu Deyang on board, their album is sure to be a huge success.

"Song?"

Lu Deyang asked.

"Yes, I have an idea called 'Come on your reds.' Sharp has contacted a few musicians, though they're not fans. It might sell very well."

McClell said.

"Okay, count me in."

Lu Deyang said.

It's quite interesting to witness the birth of one of Manchester United's team songs.

This song was originally intended to be the theme song for this season's FA Cup, but now it seems it might become the theme song for the Champions League.

"It's surprising that this guy can talk about things other than golf and Wales."

Bruce said, holding up a beer bottle.

Lu Deyang: ...

He particularly wanted to ask McClair if he knew Gareth Bell.
Do you have a tradition of playing golf in Wales?
At a gathering, Lu Deyang gained a general understanding of his teammates' personalities.

However, when it comes to alcohol, they drink much more than the Italian players.

If it weren't for the few family members who came today, we wouldn't have been able to send them home.

As he was leaving, Kasper Schmeichel departed with reluctance, having yet to have a direct confrontation with Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang rubbed the little guy's head and said, "Let's have a match after the Champions League final, so you can get used to the big stage in advance."

Peter Schmeichel scoffed, "This kid's probably going to wet his pants in fear."

"I won't!"

Schmeichel said, his neck stiff.

Peter Schmeichel was not angry but delighted, laughing as he reached out to take his hand, only to be dodged by the younger Schmeichel.

After their teammates left, Lu Deyang, Wang Fei, and Lei Dongduo began to pack their things.

My good friend Redondo has always maintained the good habit of only drinking a little champagne, which is no different from Rio.

After finishing his preparations, Lei Dongduo left coolly, leaving behind only a waving figure.

"Should we introduce Fernando to a girlfriend?"

The princess asked, lying on Lu Deyang's lap.

"Forget it, he's not just picky, he's extremely demanding. Artsy types value a person's refinement and character, and there has to be a connection, true love, you understand?"

Lu Deyang joked.

People like Redondo are less likely to encounter difficulties in relationships.

He can sense whether others are sincere towards him or not.

"Shouldn't we do something more serious, like giving Henry a little brother?" the princess said, gesturing with her hand.

"That's a good suggestion, but we need to go back inside. I'm sure there are reporters nearby!"

Lu Deyang got up, pulled the princess back to the bedroom, and drew the curtains.

...The next morning, he saw the details of the gathering in The Sun.

None of the guests present made any mistakes.

Fleet Street is exceptionally efficient.

Lu Deyang suspects that if he were to become a huge success with a reality show, the English would be too fond of prying into other people's privacy.

Both the professor and Mourinho have complained about this, and both renowned managers are victims of it.

Their private lives were all discussed in the newspapers.

When Lu Deyang went out, Redondo's Bentley was already parked at the door.

“Actually, I can ride my bike to the team myself, Fernando.”

Lu Deyang said after getting into the passenger seat.

"Forget it, no one trusts a rider with such high skill levels. Dejan, I hope that after we retire, we can still travel together, instead of commemorating you somewhere."

Redondo said.

“I’m also planning to participate in the Isle of Man Trials in the future; they sent me an invitation.”

Lu Deyang said.

Screech—the car braked suddenly.

"Relax, I was just kidding, Fernando."

Lu Deyang quickly tried to persuade him.

Redondo then started the Bentley again.

No one wants their best friend to be a hero, because being a hero comes at a price.

After parking, Lu Deyang noticed that there was no car parked next to the older Volvo.

That's the coach's car; most players wouldn't dare park next to Ferguson.

If a minor collision occurs, that Scottish coach won't have anything nice to say.

The two met Beckham when they arrived at the locker room.

"David, you're here early."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

Beckham smiled and nodded, saying, "You'll have to work harder. My dad saw me playing football with you and called everyone, including my elementary school PE teacher."

"Keep it up, you'll definitely become a first-team player."

Lu Deyang stood up and said, "But don't follow Lee Sharpe's example; hanging out with stars doesn't do players any good."

Beckham paused and looked at Lu Deyang.

"Are you talking about Monica?" Lu Deyang said with a smile. "As long as you are good enough, any girl can become a star by your side, so there is no need to chase after those girls on TV."

Lei Dongduo nodded and followed Lu Deyang out of the locker room.

The morning training session was restorative, but the atmosphere changed immediately when Ferguson walked to the sidelines.

“I support your party at Dejan’s house, but what’s with drinking 20 bottles of champagne, a whole bunch of beer, and several bottles of whiskey? Do you think this is some TV show where you can drink the most? I don’t object to you drinking, but anyone who comes to practice with a hangover is dead meat. Sharp, Hughes, McClair, and Gary Neville, stay for extra practice tonight…”

Ferguson glanced around and named it.

Sharp and Neville exchanged a glance, both looking miserable.

Gary Neville looked at Lu Deyang with a pleading expression, but Lu Deyang could only shrug to indicate that he couldn't help.

The two singing legends were drinking and singing, clearly having a great time.

"The next game against Blackburn is the focus. They've been on fire this season. If you can't win, your vacations will be canceled until after Christmas."

"That's what the Scottish coach said."

The first team's expression changed as soon as he said that.

It's only the end of October, Christmas is still a long way off.

They didn't get a break until that time, and they were on the verge of death.

"Boss, don't worry, this time we'll definitely show Shearer who England's best striker is!"

Mark Hughes shouted from the side.

Ferguson glanced at him but said nothing.

He only became active after leaving the first team's training ground.

Manchester United players are clamoring to teach Blackburn a lesson.

That's more than ten holidays!

10 month 23 day.

Sunday, the fourth day after the Champions League ended.

Lu Deyang and his teammates took a bus to Blackburn.

Manchester is only 34 kilometers from Blackburn, and this slightly larger city is not outside the outer ring road.

On the bus, Gary Neville turned around and whispered, "I heard them say that on the way back, the boss will touch everyone's head, and if anyone isn't touched, that person is dead."

Lu Deyang smiled and nodded.

This is not a problem for him.

"That's true, you and Eric are both exceptions."

Gary Neville said with some envy, "The boss gives special treatment to good players. I really envy you talented people."

"Gary, what kind of treatment do you want?"

Hearing the Scottish-accented English behind him, Gary Neville sat back up and said with a start, "I think it's fine as it is, I don't want any more treatment."

Hahaha--

A burst of laughter immediately erupted on the bus.

Although this guy is a chatterbox, the guys in the first team who are in their 60s and 70s are too quiet.

Bruce had a slightly more to say.

They suffered hardships when they were young and weren't as active.

The 34 kilometers were covered in the blink of an eye. As soon as we entered Blackburn, cars started honking their horns at the Manchester United bus.

Keane turned around and gave the middle finger to the window.

“Blackburn and we are very competitive, their fans always feel like they can beat us,” Redondo said with a smirk.

The real spectacle begins at the stadium.

Blackburn fans, standing behind the police tape, kept shouting various incomprehensible things at the bus.

"Get off the bus and go straight to the stadium."

Ferguson stood up and waved as he spoke.

Manchester United players disembarked from the bus one by one and walked quickly toward the pitch.

When they reached Lu Deyang, they finally stopped.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the first team quickly jogged into Ewood Park.

As Lu Deyang was about to head to the locker room, Ferguson grabbed him and said jokingly, "Come on, let's go see King Kenny together."

Lu Deyang nodded.

This is to ask Lu Qiuwang for help.

The feud between Ferguson and Dalglish dates back to his departure from Aberdeen and his brief stint managing the Scottish national team.

At the time, he dropped Alan Hansen, which angered Hansen's good friend Dalglish, who then withdrew from the national team. This was the beginning of the feud between the two.

They both went on to become coaches in the English First Division, and every time they met, the atmosphere was tense.

When the two arrived at the press room, Dalglish was already there.

The former Liverpool legend was dressed in a dark green suit, a black tie with yellow polka dots, and a white shirt, tapping his fingers on the table in a specific rhythm.

Even if Lu Deyang wasn't a music student, he could still recognize it as the Scottish folk song "Auld Lang Syne".

After Lu Deyang sat down, he hummed along. Dalglish, on the other hand, stopped singing, seemingly at a loss. Ferguson turned to Lu Deyang and smiled.

He hated this pretentious guy.

Blackburn's press officer gestured for reporters to ask questions, and the eager reporters swarmed forward.

"Kenny, last season you finished second, but you were 12 points behind Manchester United. Does that represent the gap between the two teams?"

"Mr. Ferguson, does Dejan sitting here mean he'll be starting today?"

"Dejan, what is your relationship with Ms. Spencer?"

"Mr. Dalglish, some Liverpool fans think you're a traitor because your excuse for leaving the team was that you were too tired, but then you went on to manage Blackburn. How do you respond to them?"

"Dejan, besides Redondo, who is your favorite player at Manchester United?"

"What do you think of Shearer's skill level, Dejan?"

"Do you think Shearer and Norton are world-class players, Dejan?"

"..."

Lu Deyang felt somewhat helpless.

Are they treating him like a critic?

When have the British ever needed affirmation from others? They can just brag about themselves.

The reporters on Fleet Street this year are absolutely terrible.

Ferguson forcefully pulled the microphone over and said, "Listen up, this is a press conference for the match. Don't ask irrelevant questions."

"Mr. Ferguson, won't your feud with Kenny make the game more interesting?"

one reporter asked.

"We have no grudges, unless someone holds a grudge. As for making the game more interesting? Do you think the two of us can go up and play?" Ferguson asked the reporter with an expression as if he were looking at an idiot.

“I have no grudge against him, because I would never have anything to do with a coach who only cares about his own preferences and not his abilities,” Dalglish said directly.

"I dropped Hansen for tactical reasons..."

"Allan is the best defender in Scottish history..."

Before the reporters could even ask a few questions, the two coaches started arguing.

No wonder the Scottish coach called on the King of the Land to help him.

Dalglish looks very assertive. When he was successful as a player-coach, he was also much younger.

Lu Deyang pulled over the microphone and interrupted both coaches.

After a few seconds, he said, "I know you're all very curious, but I don't have a particular favorite player because everyone is very good. If you insist that I prefer playing with Irwin, Bruce will be very upset. As for today's match, it's quite special because it concerns the top of the table. That concludes today's press conference."

Seeing Lu Deyang stand up, Ferguson paused for a moment before standing up as well, not forgetting to give Dalglish a threatening look.

He was clearly at a disadvantage in the argument, so Lu Deyang directly interrupted their fight.

So far, Ferguson's record in managing England has surpassed his, but his advanced age is indeed a disadvantage in this regard.

It's a good thing to have a player with good judgment accompany us to the press conference.

As he walked toward the locker room, Ferguson reminded them, "We must teach them a lesson today. It's also important to demoralize our competitors when we win."

"I understand, Coach."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

Back in the locker room, Lu Deyang sat down to change his gear. Ferguson tapped the tactical board and said, "Let me remind you again: when you're on the field, do everything you can to pass the ball to the best player. That's the tactical breakdown within our tactical framework. Anyone have any questions? Good, it seems you all have no questions. Now, let's wait for Deyang to come out and warm up."

When Lu Deyang changed his jersey, he immediately chose to enter a lottery.

[Your good brother Fernando Redondo never worries about the national team; he's the only one who refuses the national team's call-up. So, draw a player who reluctantly withdrew from the national team. Ding! You've obtained a single-match trial card for Kenny Dalglish in the 34th round of the 1979-1980 English First Division season, Liverpool vs. Aston Villa.]

Lu Deyang: ...

This is a bit hard to explain.

I wonder if "King Kenny" will find the playing style of the Land King on the field very familiar.

"Coach, can I play as a striker today?"

Lu Deyang asked.

"Hughes, you're on the bench, Sharp will come on," Ferguson said directly.

Mark Hughes stared wide-eyed at Lu Deyang.

A perfectly good starting lineup is gone just like that?
Redondo patted him on the shoulder and comforted him, "Don't worry, Dejan can secure the victory in half the game at most, and you can come on for the rest of the garbage time."

Gary Neville laughed again, earning a death stare from Hughes.

If Ferguson hadn't been there, he would have definitely taken a few hits.

When I warmed up with my teammates, I felt that Dalglish's talent wasn't as strong as his performance in the game.

Kings' Kenny's outstanding performance stems largely from his game reading ability, his ability to capitalize on space and opponent mistakes.

Dalglish was very intelligent during his playing days.

This isn't a problem for Lu Qiuwang, as he also has a strong ability to read the game.

If we're talking about his strongest point, Dalglish's half-turn shot is truly impressive; his ability to receive the ball with his back to goal is outstanding.

Alan Shearer couldn't help but glance towards Manchester United's half during warm-up.

He was very clear about the importance of this match.

But he really didn't have much confidence. Even though he was a year older than Lu Deyang, he didn't have any outstanding achievements in his professional career.

When he played for Anampton, he never imagined he would one day be competing against his opponent.

"Both teams have returned to the tunnel, and this crucial title-deciding match is about to begin. Blackburn has been very strong since acquiring Norton, but can they win this game and maintain their winning streak?"

"How is that possible? Dejan is in the starting lineup today."

"Okay, let's take a look at the starting lineups for both sides."

Blackburn's 4-4-2 formation with two central midfielders:

Goalkeeper: Tim Flowers
Defenders: Tony Gayle, Colin Hendry, Paul Worhurst, Henning Berger
Midfielders: Graeme Le Socks, Mark Atkinson, Stuart Ripley, Jason Wilcox

Forwards: Alan Shearer, Chris Sutton.

Manchester United's 4-4-2 formation with two holding midfielders:
Goalkeeper: Schmeichel
Defenders: Steve Bruce, Parish, Irwin, Gary Neville

Midfielders: Lee Sharp, Keane, Redondo, Quini Butt
Forwards: Ludjohn, Cantona.

"It was a bit of a surprise to see Dejan on the front line today. Dejan and Cantona are a much stronger front line than Shearer and Sutton."

"Dejan himself has improved the strength of the forward line. It's hard to say in what aspect Shearer is better than Dejan. Although I am British, perhaps the only thing I can say is that I look stronger than Dejan."

"That's it. I'm really curious to see how Dejan performs as a striker."

At noon, referee Gerald Ashby blew the whistle to start the match.

Cantona kicked off and passed the ball across to Lu Deyang, who then backheeled it back.

A flashy little move still excited the away fans in the stands.

Keane received the ball and quickly passed it to Redondo, who then joined his teammates in making a forward run.

He will be suspended for the upcoming Champions League match, so he wants to perform well in this game.

Atkinson rushed toward Redondo, who pushed off with his right foot and squeezed past him with his body.

After observing for a moment, he launched a long pass towards the edge of the penalty area.

Cantona jumped from the edge of the penalty area and headed the ball to the right wing. Butt received the ball, turned immediately, and crossed it with a quick pass. Cantona then headed the ball forward.

Keane rushed into the penalty area and made the same pass with him, heading the ball back.

Several consecutive passes disrupted Blackburn's defense, and when Lu Deyang received the ball on the left wing, there were no defenders around him.

"Block long-range shots!!!"

"Dalglish shouted."

Unfortunately, it was too late; Lu Deyang simply raised his right foot and swung it out.

boom--

Henning Berg didn't even have time to extend his leg before the ball swept past him. Flowers dived to the side, but before he could even land, the ball had already slipped under his arm and into the net.

"Goal!!!!!!!!!"

"Dejan scored just 11 seconds into the game, setting a record in his first Premier League match. The record he broke was against today's opponent, Chris Sutton. Dejan's goal in 11.07 seconds surpassed Sutton's goal against Stoke City in 12.94 seconds. Perhaps this is a very ominous result, representing that Blackburn's hopes of winning the title will be completely extinguished today!"

(End of this chapter)