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Chapter 240 A Terrifying League Championship Win (Please Subscribe)

Lippi's attitude drew a lot of ridicule.

Even Italian newspapers disagreed with his views.

The Times: "Manchester United should be preparing for the Champions League final instead of trusting Lippi and continuing to guard against Juventus. If Juventus can score 5 goals in the next leg, Manchester United will have scored 50 goals."

Even just looking at their historical records tells you that.

Lu Deyang has never lost to Juventus.

The Manchester Evening News wrote: "Ferguson already has transfer plans, and we have learned some information from scouts."

Whether this is true or not is uncertain.

After failing to sign Gascoigne, Ferguson clearly employed a strategy in his player recruitment.

After discovering that some teams wanted to weaken Manchester United by snatching his targets, Ferguson's transfer dealings were always a mix of truth and falsehood, with some fake news circulating to cover up the real targets.

This is also very important, because Kenyon later defected and took away a lot of information about the recruitment targets.

Otherwise, Manchester United in the post-Van der Sar era would have Cech in goal, with Robben and Ronaldo on the wings.

The Sun: "We have received a tip that there are bigger problems with Clinton's political donations."

Financial Times: "Enron continues to gain momentum, actively pushing for the launch of new products."

The Guardian: "EU integration is progressing well, a large-scale dairy poisoning incident in Japan has raised public concerns about food safety, and the trials of Roh Tae-woo and Chun Doo-hwan are still ongoing in South Korea."

The reports from all over the world are pretty much the same.

Our country is peaceful and prosperous, while other places are in turmoil.

Indeed, many significant events occurred during this period. British newspapers always focus on the whole world, using negative news from other countries to highlight the happiness of the British Empire.

Gazzetta dello Sport specifically criticized Lippi, arguing that his remarks at the post-match press conference were irresponsible.

Tuttosport wrote: "Juventus will have no chance. Lippi is creating false hope for the fans. The first thing Juventus should do at the end of this season is to change coaches."

In addition, there's the upcoming European Championship in England.

The news in the newspapers was incredibly diverse and lively.

On his day off, Lu Deyang took the Duchess and Henry Mountbatten-Windsor to an amusement park. There were more reporters than tourists, even though Monica and Redondo were also there.

Lu Deyang could even guess how the newspapers would write it.

Just by looking at the angles the reporters were holding their cameras, you could tell they were trying to get Monica out of the frame.

"I feel like a gorilla in a zoo."

The princess licked her ice cream and complained.

"Don't talk nonsense, there are no gorillas that good-looking."

Lu Deyang joked.

He was immediately punched.

Mayfield Park is called an amusement park, but its main attractions are slides and swings. It's an amusement park built from an abandoned factory and combined with green space.

Various discarded construction wastes were used as the supporting parts of the slide.

Compared to 11-year-old Henry, the princess and Monica had much more fun.

Lu Deyang squatted in a corner of the amusement park and made a phone call to his teammates. Not long after, Philip Neville drove his beloved Crown with a car full of people to Mayfield Park.

His car always carries more than 5 people.

Lu Deyang silently gave a thumbs up in his heart, believing that the reporter would not miss such news.

This will help Lu Qiuwang share some of the firepower.

If reporters keep creating news about a family of three, what will happen if they see an MI6 when they get home from training tomorrow?
“I specially brought Casper out of the school just to help you. If he doesn’t do well in his studies and can’t get into university, you will be responsible.”

Peter Schmeichel took credit for it.

After receiving Lu Deyang's call, he went to the school to ask for leave for his son.

"Casper, go play with Henry."

Lu Deyang rubbed the little guy's head and said.

The two are about the same age, with their birthdays being just over a year apart.

Henry was very considerate and didn't say anything like he did when they were kids.

“You know Casper has no chance of going to college, so you’re doing this on purpose to try and cling to Dejan, right?” Gary Neville said from the side.

"damn it."

Schmeichel, somewhat annoyed at being exposed, said, "Why would I do that? He could have been a player even without going to college."

"Who knows what you're thinking? Maybe some people think players with college degrees are better."

Gary Neville quipped.

"Stop arguing, I'll take responsibility, okay?"

Lu Deyang waved his hand and said.

What's so difficult about getting into university?

They recruit students directly from within China through a targeted enrollment program; even a score of 170 is enough to get you into a good university.

It's not difficult in Europe either; it's just a matter of spending some money.

At worst, we can wait a few years until Monica Burger goes public, and then Lu Guowang can start a Monica Burger University.

McDonald's can run universities, and Monica Burger isn't much different.

Then we'll have Professor Lanna teach that kid how to fry chicken.

Where Gary Neville is, there's excitement.

He's like an energetic person with ADHD.

A few hours later, Gary Neville, who had been playing on the slides for hours, complained, "This amusement park isn't very interesting; it's all for kids."

Beckham and Neville rolled their eyes.

Both of them were a bit concerned about their image and didn't go out to play.

He watched Gary Neville play the whole time and was even forced to take pictures for him.

"Is that guy really a Manchester United player?"

Henry, standing next to Lu Deyang, muttered under his breath.

“Perhaps, or it could be a disguise,” Kasper Schmeichel asked in a low voice. “You know, my grandfather used to be a spy.”

Lu Deyang: ...

What the hell!

This starting move is clearly from a Schmeichel kid.

After the old man retires, Lu Qiu Wang will still listen to the little guy tell the story of the legendary Schmeichel family spy in the locker room.

This incident gave Lu Deyang an idea.

I hope to have the opportunity to draw this into a comic.

A father and son who keep boasting about the strength of their ancestors, when in reality their ancestors were just very bad trainers.

Lu Deyang treated his teammates to dinner that evening before going home.

As expected, the teammates took up some space in the newspaper the next day.

However, they still couldn't steal the front page from the prince and his stepfather.

Fortunately, the Manchester derby arrived at this time, diverting some public attention.

Manchester United made significant changes to their squad and secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Manchester City away from home, further extending their points tally in the league title race.

Where the record stands will depend on how many games Manchester United can win in the summer.

Two days later, Manchester United easily defeated Coventry 3-0 at home. The relegation-threatened team showed more sportsmanship than their city rivals, applauding the champions before the match.

Manchester United beat Southampton 2-0 in the FA Cup semi-final.

A day later, they won against the same team again, this time 2-0 away from home.

The busiest part of the season is finally over.

Lu Deyang and Redondo were also invited to Gary Neville's housewarming party.

He and Beckham finally left the dormitory and rented a house outside.

Most players weren't very interested in this matter.

If Lu Deyang hadn't been so kind, it's likely that only the two roommates would have celebrated together.

The location is quite good, in the heart of Manchester's Great Jackson neighborhood, a key hub connecting Manchester's northern business district and the prestigious southern school district.

There are also some office buildings nearby, making it a popular area for young people and white-collar workers.

Why not buy a house?

Lu Deyang glanced at the pre-war building and asked.

Houses in Manchester are not very expensive, and the property rights are all over 900 years.

“I’d like to buy one, but it doesn’t seem like a good deal. I’ll definitely earn more with my own money than the property will appreciate in value,” Gary Neville said. “There’s also stamp duty and all sorts of maintenance costs after buying a house.”

Lu Deyang nodded, agreeing.

In this day and age, anyone with a little insight or connections can make money effortlessly.

Buying a house is actually the slowest way to make money, unless the house you buy is subject to demolition and compensation.

Beckham may be famous, but his mind in this area is nowhere near as sharp as Gary Neville's.

He was preparing dinner.

Redondo watched for a while and then asked, "Are you inviting us over just to have salad for dinner?"

Beckham said somewhat embarrassedly, "Neither Gary nor I can cook, so we ordered pizza for our main course."

"Pizza is fine too."

Lu Deyang said.

That stuff is just for convenience; it has fillings and cheese. He almost never eats it at home, but there's always some in the locker room during halftime, so he's had his fill.

“Don’t be so picky. David and I only invited the two of you. It’s a testament to our friendship. What we eat isn’t important,” Gary Neville said, looking out the window.

“It’s because the other people don’t want to come to your so-called housewarming party,” Redondo bluntly exposed.

If it's a legitimate purchase of a house, the teammates are willing to give it a try.

Throwing a party over renting a place is making a mountain out of a molehill.

It's like throwing a celebration when a child starts kindergarten.

If Lu Deyang had known earlier that it was pizza, he definitely wouldn't have come.

He's not that picky about food, but he'll try to eat well whenever possible.

Who's treating us to fast food?

Next time, Lu Qiuwang will treat the whole team to hamburgers, and he won't even have to spend any money.

He noticed Gary Neville's gaze and asked, "What's going on, Gary?"

“There’s a guy in that building across the street who always uses binoculars to look at our side later in the night. I suspect he’s an assassin or a spy,” Gary Neville said.

"I saw that person too, and he definitely didn't seem normal."

Beckham nodded and said.

They moved for more than 10 days, and almost every day they found the same thing.

"Probably not."

Lu Deyang said.

There aren't that many spies.

“Anyway, something doesn’t seem right. I’ll point it out to you when I see it,” Gary Neville said.

The pizza delivery arrived shortly afterward.

You can tell it's an Italian pizza just by looking at the vegetables and the dark edges.

The television is broadcasting the progress of the EU talks.

Gary Neville watched with great interest.

This guy isn't as stupid as he seems; he's actually quite shrewd when it comes to investing.

"Here we go again, Gary!"

Beckham pointed out the window and said.

Lu Deyang looked over and saw that the distance between the two buildings was not far. He indeed found a man using binoculars to look at their side.

"Not a spy."

Lu Deyang said directly.

"why?"

Beckham asked, a pizza in his mouth.

“How could a spy be discovered so easily? He was probably watching someone take a shower,” Redondo explained from the side.

"It is indeed possible."

Lu Deyang nodded and said.

"Should we call the police?"

Gary Neville asked excitedly.

"Do you have a DV camera? Record it and then call the police."

Lu Deyang said.

Beckham excitedly grabbed his DV camera and went over to film the other person, while Gary Neville called the police from the side.

It took about half an hour for the police to arrive at the scene. They located the other party based on the evidence provided by Beckham.

Lu Deyang only learned the outcome of the matter after training ended the next day.

The person showering across from me was deliberately showing off.

Moreover, their actions did not violate British law.

On the contrary, Beckham was not allowed to film the other party with a DV camera, but since it wasn't broadcast, it didn't matter.

This incident became a new joke in the locker room.

In particular, Schmeichel always made sarcastic remarks about the two of them trying to catch spies.

In the penultimate round of the league, Lu Deyang started and scored a hat-trick, leading Manchester United to a 6-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

With 97 points after 37 rounds of the league, Manchester United only needs to win the final match against Middlesbrough to become the first team in Premier League history to win the title with 100 points.

Three days later, they narrowly defeated Chelsea 2-1, advancing to the FA Cup final.

Manchester United now have three games left to play.

The final round of the league, the FA Cup final, and the Champions League final.

The Premier League was the first to adopt the three-point system, but the fact that a champion with 100 points was crowned so early still surprised fans from other countries.

In the final round of the league, Middlesbrough were indeed unable to stop Manchester United, suffering a 4-0 defeat at their home ground and watching Manchester United become the first team in the world to win the title with 100 points.

This matter has sparked considerable discussion.

The Times wrote: "Manchester United's terror lies in the records they set across all competitions, not just in one."

Gazzetta dello Sport: "In the two years since the three-point system was implemented, Italian teams have accumulated around 70 points, with second-placed Juventus at 65 points and third-placed Lazio at 59 points. Although the Premier League has four more rounds, winning the title with 100 points is still terrifying enough. This also indirectly illustrates the lack of competitiveness in the Premier League."

Marca: "Manchester United's dominance in the Premier League is not good for the development of the league."

Bild: "Manchester United's frequent poaching of players from rival clubs has indirectly led to the current situation. Andy Cole has not played many games for Manchester United, but the club has paid a whopping £700 million to prevent other Premier League teams from acquiring him!"

Currently unemployed, Dalglish gave a television interview, saying, "If a team makes substitutions, it's because their key players are tired. Look at Manchester United's bench; they have players of Andy Cole's and Giggs' caliber on the bench. When I was at Blackburn, I wanted a winger, and Giggs was excellent, but at Manchester United, he was only a substitute. I'm not saying this to imply anything else, but Manchester United just has the most luxurious squad, so they can compete on multiple fronts."

FA Cup? I hope Liverpool wins, but I can't guarantee they will.

As a Liverpool legend, Dalglish is also not in a good position right now.

Even after being sacked and unemployed, he is still considered a traitor by some Liverpool fans.

Therefore, he will not go to Anfield Stadium to watch the game.

However, Kenny, the King, is an indispensable figure in Liverpool's last glorious era.

It is precisely because of his success that the Kop hates him so much. If you say you are tired and want to rest, no one will object. But to leave the team and go on to coach Blackburn, isn't that just playing around?
In an interview, FA Chairman Sir Bert Militch said: "This crucial match is very important. We will field the best referees to ensure the fairness of the game while also protecting the players. Both teams have many England internationals who will be national heroes this summer, and we need to ensure their health."

As the European Championship approaches, the call for football to return home is growing louder.

Lu Deyang was not very familiar with the background of the FA chairman.

However, he knew very well that the chairman of the FA would be replaced next season.

Setting too high expectations for fans is not a good thing, especially for the England national team.

Under these circumstances, the entire Manchester United team returned to Wembley.

They're getting ready for the final Northwest Derby of the season.

The refereeing team was announced in advance, and the head referee was Dermot Gallagher.

He is also one of the referees that the FA is currently focusing on developing.

His officiating style is characterized by decisiveness and arrogance. Once a ruling is made, it will never be changed. He also attaches great importance to the authority of the referee and will decisively issue a card when protests are raised.

Clearly, the FA didn't want to see any brawls in the FA Cup, so they deliberately used a stricter referee.

Lu Deyang and Ferguson attended the press conference together.

Compared to Dalglish, Liverpool manager Roy Evans is not as aggressive.

They have consistently stated that they will do their utmost.

On the way back to the locker room, Ferguson said, "That guy doesn't seem very confident."

"Yes, Coach."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

“Sometimes I really miss Dalglish; at least he could cause me some trouble,” Ferguson sighed.

Lu Deyang: ...

I'm really causing you trouble, and you're still not happy about it.

Don't worry about Dalglish, he'll be back sooner or later.

And the professor will definitely continue to cause you trouble next season.

However, Lu Deyang would not say these things; Ferguson was not a magnanimous person.

"Hurry up and change your clothes, Dejan."

Back in the locker room, Gary Neville immediately greeted him.

Lu Deyang sat down and began changing his equipment, while also participating in the lottery.

[Your good brother Cristiano Ronaldo's teeth weren't very good, and he started getting braces as he grew up, so we've selected a player with very good teeth. Ding! You've obtained a single-match trial card for the 11th round of the 2013-2014 Premier League season, Liverpool vs. Arsenal, featuring Luis Alberto Suarez Diaz.]

Lu Deyang: ...

Suarez!

This guy's teeth are definitely good.

Just ask Chiellini.

However, as a striker who came from Ajax, he is quite outstanding.

Several of Ajax's strikers before him failed to meet the buyers' expectations, especially Huntelaar.

Technically speaking, Suarez is still very strong.

Even after he went to Barcelona, ​​he was still quite impressive.

Lu Deyang got up and joined his teammates on the field to warm up.

……

The two sides at Wembley Stadium are clearly divided.

Even though both teams use red as their main color.

Before the match even started, the two teams were already exchanging TIFOs back and forth.

Liverpool fans once told Manchester United to come back after winning 18 titles, which basically meant that only when they have as many top titles as us are they qualified to have a conversation.

This incident has always been a source of pain for Manchester United fans.

Manchester United also cannot match Liverpool in the number of Champions League titles.

In this respect, he is inevitably somewhat weak.

This is where Dalglish’s greatness lies.

As a player, he was an absolute key player who helped the team win several trophies. As a part-time coach, he also achieved great success, winning the FA Cup in his first season as a coach, becoming the fourth coach to win a trophy in his first season as a manager, following Bill Shankly, Bob Paisley and Figan.

It will be difficult for any coach or player to surpass him in the future.

Although there were many Liverpool legends in the stands, it still felt a bit lacking without Dalglish.

In contrast, the Manchester United trio are always present in the Manchester United stands.

"Today is a must-win game for Liverpool."

"Yes, Roy Evans gave up on the league early on, just waiting to snatch Manchester United away. Liverpool fans would rather see Manchester United win their sixth trophy of the season than see them win the title themselves. If Manchester United wins the FA Cup, it will be a disaster for them."

"That's right, this match is of great significance, but let's take a look at the starting lineups for both sides."

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

Midfielders: Ludjohn, Redondo, Keane, Beckham
Forwards: Cantona, McClair.

Liverpool's 5-3-2 formation with two defensive midfielders:
Goalkeeper: David James

Defenders: Jones, Mark Wright, John Skiles, Phil Bab, Jason McAteer
Midfielders: Jamie Redknapp, McManaman, John Barnes

Forwards: Stan Collymore, Robbie Fowler.

"Today, Evans deployed a five-defender formation with two defensive midfielders, which is a very passive formation. It seems like he wanted to drag the game into a penalty shootout from the start."

"That's right, after the starting lineup was announced, there was some rioting among Liverpool fans. It's clear that the Kop were not satisfied with the manager's arrangements. This starting lineup obviously shows that Liverpool is afraid of Manchester United."

"Actually, this arrangement is not wrong. Manchester United's attack is too strong. Maybe Liverpool will have good news if they hold on until the end."

The players from both sides entered the field with the referee team.

When Ferguson saw Liverpool's starting lineup, he couldn't help but show a disdainful expression.

Five defenders!

Many teams that play with five defenders struggle to achieve their tactical objectives.

First of all, this formation represents a psychological weakness, clearly indicating that they cannot beat their opponents.

Be afraid before the battle.

You need to have sufficient tactical execution and the players need to perform well.

Cup matches have extra time, and Ferguson didn't believe Liverpool players could stay focused for 120 minutes and defend relentlessly.

This is his greatest confidence.

On the contrary, this formation actually reduces the danger for Manchester United.

Ferguson really doesn't know how he lost.

At 3 p.m., referee Gallagher blew the whistle to start the match.

Liverpool adopted a defensive stance from the start.

After Cantona passed the ball back, Liverpool's forwards didn't rush forward; only Fowler crossed the halfway line.

Collymore remained in the half of the field.

Beckham received the ball but didn't rush, passing it across to Keane.

Keane wanted to try a breakthrough with a billiard ball, and Fowler immediately rushed towards Keane.

This action only excited Keane more.

He increased his dribbling speed.

The two met head-on, and Keane, carrying the ball, crashed hard into Fowler.

Fowler wasn't stupid either; at the last second, he stepped aside to give up his position.

"coward!"

Keane cursed as he charged forward with the ball.

Fowler stared wide-eyed at Keane's retreating figure.

This guy really deserves a beating.

Keane was pressed by Collymore as soon as he dribbled past midfield. He quickly passed the ball to the right wing, and as soon as Beckham received the ball, John Barnes rushed up to him.

Today, Barnes and Ray Allen's role was solely defensive, with no offensive plans whatsoever.

As a typical black and tough guy, Barnes is not slow.

Beckham didn't dare to hold the ball for long, and instinctively turned to the side to try and pass it to Lu Deyang.

However, both Redknapp Jr. and McAteer pushed forward to prevent him from making large-scale moves.

Jamie Redknapp used his body to block Lu Deyang from jumping.

McAteer easily jumped up and slid the ball down her chest.

After receiving the ball, McAteer quickly turned and passed it to Mark Manaman.

Mark Manaman cleverly deceived Redondo with a flick and a cut-off with his left foot, and immediately sent a through pass to his friend Fowler.

Bruce's tackle was very decisive, and he got the ball before Fowler could.

Fowler, in a fit of frustration, stretched out his leg behind Bruce but still couldn't reach the ball.

Unable to turn around, Bruce passed the ball forward, and Barnes charged toward Redondo again.

Redondo passed the ball to the left wing, and Irwin, upon receiving it, widened his eyes and immediately swung his right foot, striking the ball hard.

His cross this time was significantly more powerful than before. Fowler, who was right next to him, instinctively turned around and realized that the ball was not going to the left flank of the attacking third at all, but to the right flank!

The ball flew over the center line and quickly fell towards the right wing.

Lu Deyang appeared there at some point.

Liverpool's defense is relatively intact, and even with Lu Deyang and two forwards in the front, they still have a significant numerical advantage.

McCarty, back in his position, turned to meet the attack, but Phil Bab, uneasy, quickly ran to the right flank to help defend.

Lu Deyang, who was dribbling the ball, was not in a hurry.

click -

He took small, quick steps with his right foot to dribble the ball forward until he reached the top corner wing, where Babu had already come over to help defend.

Roy Irwin on the sidelines finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Even if Lu Deyang cuts inside, two people should be able to limit his passing lanes.

But the next second, the Liverpool manager sensed that things were not going well.

Suddenly, Lu Deyang raised his right foot and struck the ball on the side in front of two Liverpool defenders.

boom--

McAteer instinctively turned to block, but he wasn't positioned far enough forward, and the ball flew directly in front of him with a distinct arc towards the goal.

David James stood at the point for two seconds before realizing something was wrong. He quickly took a step back and jumped up with his arms outstretched.

Unfortunately, he was just a step too short. The ball was more tricky than he had anticipated, and the Liverpool goalkeeper could only watch as it dipped past him, struck the bottom of the left post, and bounced into the net...

(End of this chapter)