The road to godhood starting from Ligue 1

Chapter 369 Rogers is proving he can't manage Liverpool.

Ryo Miyaichi – fans familiar with Japanese football will surely feel the same regret about this name.

A once-promising player, ruined by injuries.

When Gaio arrived after the Chinese national team's humiliating seven-goal defeat, Miyaichi Ryo had not yet retired. Miyaichi Ryo was born in 92 and is only 20 years old now.

But he had already joined Arsenal and become a starting player!
This is enough to demonstrate his talent.

Another young player is Gnabry, who has also been performing exceptionally well recently.

The match started slowly, with neither team creating any threatening opportunities in the first ten minutes. Although most of the players were young and Arsenal were playing away at The Hawthorns, they did not lose their composure due to their lack of experience.

Ten minutes later, the rhythm slowly began to pick up.

In the 61st minute, Bendtner received the ball outside the penalty area and played a through ball into the open space. Esfield used his speed to shake off the defender and calmly slotted the ball into the net, making it 1-0 to Arsenal.

unfortunately,

West Bromwich Albion equalized the score in just ten minutes.

In the 71st minute, West Bromwich Albion took a free kick from the left wing. Lugano headed the ball across to the far post, where Ron received it and crossed it again. Berahino headed the ball into the net from close range, making it 1-1.

The two sides battled fiercely into overtime.

but,

Just as the game entered extra time, Arsenal received more bad news.

Arteta also pulled it up!
Leg discomfort.

This scene immediately made Wenger's face darken.

He's already rotated so many players!
As a result, Arteta got injured again.

He didn't dare to be negligent and immediately made a substitution. Even if they lost the game, he couldn't risk letting Arteta continue to play.

Arteta is still very important to Arsenal.

to be frank.

Seeing Wenger's expression, Gaio felt a pang of sympathy for him.

Wenger failed to acquire any of the players he wanted during this summer transfer window.

Before this League Cup match, Arsenal's major shareholder, Stan Kroenke, confidently stated that he believed Arsenal could rebuild its glory under Wenger's leadership. To help the professor achieve this goal, the club was willing to continue spending high prices to bring in superstars who could immediately create a chemical reaction upon joining the team.

Arsenal recently released their financial report for last season, which showed that Arsenal's cash reserves reached a staggering £1.2 million.

Stan said, "I have invested a lot of money in Arsenal, and now we finally have the strength to compete for the Premier League title. My only mistake is that I did not work with Arsenal sooner to reach the current level."

When asked about whether he would renew Wenger's contract, Stein gave a positive answer: "Of course, there is no doubt about it. He knows what we are thinking and what we want to win."

I think Wenger and Arsenal have become one. He understands my ideas, I like the way he does things, and we can agree on many things.

As for the people who wanted to buy Arsenal in the summer, I did not agree, because I believe that Arsenal, under our leadership, can achieve even greater glory.

I can say without reservation that the people who want to buy Arsenal have taken away Arsenal's former heroes, and they also want to take away Wenger, which is something I absolutely cannot allow to happen.

Therefore, Wenger's contract renewal will not be a problem. The team has enough funds for Wenger to make signings, and he can freely request any superstar to be brought in in the future; I will not interfere with that.

Doesn't this sound like a huge compliment to Wenger?
The boss delegates authority, and you can spend money as you please?

But what is the truth?
The fact is, all of this money was earned by Arsenal themselves!
The Kroenke family has contributed almost no money to Arsenal, and Arsenal even had to bear the stadium loan itself!

Of the so-called £1.2 million, how much can actually be spent?

Would the professor dare to use it freely?
You still have to keep using the little demons, and then sell them for money after you get them.

With the referee's whistle blowing on the television.

Gaio snapped out of his thoughts.

The two sides went to penalties.

The fact that we've reached this point already shows that Wenger's tactics have been successful, considering that he rotated as many as nine players in this match.

Almost all of them were children.

West Bromwich Albion, a Premier League team, fielded almost its full-strength squad.

Both teams scored penalties in the first round, but Gnabry's penalty in the second round was saved by Daniels, who correctly judged the shot. Dawson then missed the penalty in the fourth round, bringing both teams back to level terms.

In the crucial fifth round, Fabianski saved Amatafino's penalty.

Monreal calmly converted the shot, giving Arsenal a 5-4 aggregate victory and advancing to the next round.

Wenger was very excited.

After their excited celebrations on the field, the players ran to the sidelines to hug Wenger.

For many of Arsenal's young players, Wenger is almost like a father figure.

Of course.

The Wenger of the past wasn't like this.

Some time ago, Bergkamp mentioned some stories from his time with Arsenal in his autobiography "Stillness and Speed," including the unpleasantness with manager Wenger.

Bergkamp stated that his arguments with Wenger ultimately led to the end of his Arsenal career.

Bergkamp scored 87 goals for Arsenal during his 11 years in North London. He moved from Inter Milan to Arsenal in 1995 and ended his career at Highbury.

Wenger was a witness to the Ice Prince's peak.

Bergkamp revealed that he had always wanted to retain a first-team starting position in the later stages of his career, which caused his relationship with Wenger to deteriorate.

“Of course I want to play in every game. If I don’t get to play, I get angry with Wenger until I get my chance. Sometimes we really feel like strangers to each other. He always uses statistics to evaluate me, and I’ll retort, ‘Do your statistics show that one of my threatening passes changed the game?’”

finally,
Bergkamp was gradually marginalized until his retirement.

but,

As Wenger gets older, his personality is gradually changing.

At least that's how it is, according to Gaio, especially after Wenger left Arsenal, he let go of so much.

In numerous interviews, he frankly admitted the mistakes he had made in the past.

He would also tell the players he had given up on, "Yes, I made a mistake."

This is the professor.

Gaio turned off the TV.

These scenes, which he used to only see on television, are now becoming his reality.

He stared at the dark screen, which held the mirage he had chased throughout his youth.

He still remembers watching football in the early 2000s. Back then, we had black and white TVs, and the signal would sometimes be bad. The static on the screen seemed to separate two worlds forever.

And now,
His training clothes were casually draped in his locker in his private dressing room at Anfield, and his football boots would soon be worn on the Old Trafford pitch tomorrow.

And then there's this Arsenal team right in front of us.

Those legendary names that seem so distant on television will become the hands he will actually touch during the pre-match handshake.

It was him, on the contrary.

It is also gradually becoming a name that is out of reach in the eyes of others.

As he signed autographs for a young fan, he noticed the gleam in the young fan's eyes, and that's when he realized—

The boy who once dreamed in front of a black-and-white television has truly become the person he dreamed of.

Gaio sighed and composed himself.

Go to bed early.

Let's conserve our energy for tomorrow's game.

the next day.

The Liverpool team traveled to Manchester in the morning, and the match will be played in the evening, giving them ample time to rest.

After all, the two cities are only about fifty kilometers apart.

The bus ride only takes one hour.

Six pm.

As dusk gently enveloped Old Trafford in Manchester, the lights outside the stadium came on, their warm yellow beams spreading out in layers.

Even the air was filled with a faint halo of light.

Sir Matt Busby's statue stands where light and shadow meet, its base still damp from the afternoon rain, the fine water stains shimmering under the light.

Wollaston Street on the west side of the stadium was already packed with people, and red was the only dominant color there.

This is Manchester United red.

The fan shop outside the Stretford stands was incredibly crowded.

The player figurines, scarves, and flags in the shop window were crammed together, creating a lively atmosphere before the game.

Walking towards the north stand, the windows of the Red Lighthouse bar are covered with posters, with the names "Moyes" and "Rooney" appearing faintly under the lights.

The shop's lights spilled out of the window, and faint whispers of discussion drifted out from the open window. The content was indistinct, but occasionally a sigh, as light as the wind, mingled with the sound of foam from the rim of a glass, becoming a unique, subtle whisper of unspoken thoughts in the post-Ferguson era.

"Will you win?"

"Will do!"

"I will definitely win!"

"6-0, that was just an accident. We are not the same team we were at the beginning of the season."

Along the way, all sorts of discussions arose.

At 6:15, the black team bus drove up from Wilmslow Road, its windows like dark mirrors, vaguely reflecting the shadows of red jerseys.

The crowd on the roadside surged forward instantly, cheering.

"Rooney! Hat trick! He took down those dockworkers!"

"Show your ruthlessness!"

"Go for it, Giggs!"

The fans didn't care whether the players on the bus could hear them or not; they just cheered.

Manchester United fans haven't been in a good mood lately.

It was extremely depressing.

Last week's Champions League match gave them a chance to relax, but the subsequent 1-4 defeat in the city derby in the league put them under pressure again.

In this match, they need to find release against Liverpool!

Meanwhile, near the entrance to the South Stand at Old Trafford, Liverpool fans gathered, numbering around two hundred, their enthusiasm not overshadowed by the cheers of the Manchester United supporters.

Their jerseys had YNWA badges pinned to their collars, and some of them were holding small flags with the words "6-0" prominently displayed on the red flags.

The chants of Manchester United fans drifted over, "Dockworkers are doomed to lose."

Someone from Liverpool shouted back, "Have you forgotten the taste of 6-0?"

The voice wasn't loud, but it immediately drew responses from his companions. The group waved their flags towards the Manchester United fans, chanting, "After the crushing defeat last time, don't even think about winning today!"

Manchester United fans responded.

However, they were quickly stopped by security personnel.

The away team fans were all surrounded to prevent large-scale fights from breaking out.

A match between bitter rivals is no joke.

soon.

It was time to enter.

A group of people walked through the entrance passage, their scarves still slung over their shoulders. Occasionally, someone would turn around and wave a flag in the direction of the Manchester United fans, the words "6-0" standing out prominently.

With this confidence, we can win the game.

Every step I take now feels like I'm heading towards another victory, and my steps are heavier and more steady than before.

Time flies.

Fans from both sides gradually entered the stadium, and the players also went onto the field to begin warming up.

The atmosphere had reached a critical point.

Broadcast booth.

Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray will be joined by Manchester United legend Gary Neville for the broadcast commentary.

Gary Neville transitioned into a football commentator after retiring in 2011.

The two talked incessantly about many things about their respective teams before the match.

They also discussed the 6-0 score.

There's more.

Then, after watching both teams finish warming up, the starting lineups for both sides appeared on the big screen.

Andy said, "The starting lineups for both sides have just been announced on the big screen at Old Trafford. Manchester United's lineup can be described as a 'major overhaul,' and he has made significant adjustments to the lineup."

Van Persie remains absent, Rooney and De Gea start, and Hernandez, Kagawa, and Nani, who are not getting a starting spot in the league, form a new attacking line.

Only three of them started in the last 0-6 defeat to Liverpool.

Liverpool fielded almost their entire first-team squad, with Luis Suarez returning from a suspension in April for biting an opponent.

As he spoke, Andy turned to Gary Neville beside him and said, "Moyes has completely changed the offensive and defensive lineup. Gary, what was your first reaction when you saw this lineup?"

Gary Neville nodded and replied, "Surprised, but understandable, Andy."

That 0-6 defeat was a huge blow to the team. Replacing them with a squad that had mostly never experienced a crushing defeat would have helped them avoid the psychological impact. They hadn't experienced that kind of passivity in that match, so they wouldn't be carrying the burden of fearing another loss when they went on the field. Instead, they could play more freely.

But that's also the problem: the synergy of this lineup is an unknown quantity.

Giggs is the only anchor in midfield, needing to balance playmaking and defense. However, Kagawa is better suited for attacking runs, but his defensive coverage is limited. If Liverpool's midfielders, like Gerrard, push forward, Manchester United's central gaps could be exploited.

Andy nodded. "The forward line is certainly impactful. Rooney was talking about revenge before the game, and Nani's wing play and Chicharito's nose for the penalty area are both strengths. But they haven't played together much before. Can they quickly find their rhythm?"

Gary Neville: "This is Moyes's gamble."

Rooney's fighting spirit goes without saying; he definitely wants to prove himself with a goal today. Nani's speed can target Liverpool's right flank defense. Chicharito is an opportunist; if Liverpool's center-backs are not focused, he can seize the opportunity.

However, they need to pay attention to two points: First, they must avoid playing individually; Rooney needs to drop deeper to receive the ball and link up play, preventing the forwards and midfield from becoming disconnected. Second, they need to track back defensively; Nani and Chicharito's defensive effort has always been a weakness, and if Liverpool's full-backs are allowed to easily push forward, the flanks will be under immense pressure.

Andy continued, "On the defensive side, apart from Phil Jones, Buttner, Rafael, and Smalling aren't exactly regular starters in the league. They'll be facing Suarez, who just returned to the team, and Gaio, who's in excellent form. That'll be quite a challenge for them, won't it?"

Gary Neville: "Absolutely. Buttner has to be careful with Gai's inside cuts and dribbling breakthroughs. Sometimes his defensive positioning is too far forward, and if Gai suddenly changes direction, he can easily get past him."

Rafael's right flank also needs to be kept under control. Suarez might drift over there; his short turns and passes are too cunning. Rafael needs to stay close and not give him a chance to get past him.

The most crucial element is communication. This defensive line hasn't played many official matches together. The center-back pairing of Smalling and Phil Jones needs to constantly call for cover, otherwise Liverpool's passing game can easily exploit gaps. Remember, the 0-6 defeat in the last match was precisely because of too many communication errors in the defense, which allowed for a series of counter-attacks.

Andy looked at the broadcast camera and asked, "The camera is now on the Manchester United bench. Coach Moyes is talking to his assistant coach with his head down. He looks quite serious. Gary, do you think this new lineup can help relieve the pressure on Moyes' position as manager?"

Gary Neville: "It's hard to say, but it's the safest option right now."

If they win, it proves his adjustments were effective; even if they don't win, it prevents the same lineup from suffering another crushing defeat.

But what fans want to see is not just a clean sweep, but a glimmer of hope for victory!
For example, can Rooney score goals, can the midfield control the ball, and can the defense keep a clean sheet?

Andy nodded. "Okay, thanks for the analysis, Gary. The players are now in the tunnel, and the game is about to begin."

The player tunnel is lit with cool white light, and the team logos on the wall have a matte finish.

Liverpool's away kit is white.

Gaio stood with his head held high behind Mignolet, the roar of the Old Trafford fans echoing from the end of the tunnel.

At first, it was a vague rumble, like thunder rolling in from afar, slowly seeping into the passage, climbing up the tile seams, and finally hitting his chest, making the hairs on the back of his neck stand up slightly.

Loud.

"go!"

The referee waved his hand, signaling the players to enter the field.

As Gaio walked toward the entrance of the passage.

A burst of bright light flooded in, accompanied by an even more surging wave of noise, and the boos from Manchester United fans could be clearly discerned.

Gaio took a deep breath, the sound waves crashing against him like a tide enveloping him, but his steps remained steady, his eyes fixed on the grass in front of him.

There were traces of fresh trimming, gleaming as if waiting for his first breakthrough, his first pass.

The moment I stepped out of the passageway.

The wind from the exit of the passageway carried a wave of sound towards him. Gaio looked up and saw the red stands at the end of the grass. Suddenly, he felt his blood boil.

It wasn't nervousness, it was anticipation, it was a longing to turn those boos into silence.

Gaio walks towards the court.

At the edge line.

I tapped my toes and then stepped onto Old Trafford, a stadium filled with countless legendary stories!
From Bobby Charlton, Busby, to Ferguson.

Gaio then glanced around the stands in all four directions.

From the North Stand – Ferguson Stand, to the least noticeable East Stand – Scoreboard Stand, then to the South Stand, and finally to the West Stand – Stretford Stand, Manchester United's most die-hard and passionate stand.

have to say.

Manchester United's home ground was incredibly vibrant!
"Glory, glory, Man United
As the reds go marching on on on.
Just like the Busby babies in days gone by,

We'll keep the Red Flags flying high"

The singing is booming!

but.

Amidst this frenzy, the small group of Liverpool fans in the away section were like a lone boat in a storm.

It looks like it's about to collapse.

But he was firmly rooted in the hearts of Manchester United fans!
The pre-match ceremony proceeded smoothly.

When Gerrard returned and told his teammates that Manchester United had kicked off first...

He clapped his hands, gathered everyone in a circle, and shouted, "Keep an eye on every kick, maintain our rhythm, don't let their momentum get the better of us, just like we did before, and win!"

Done.

Gerrard stretched his hand out in the middle.

All hands were placed on top of each other. Everyone shouted in unison, "Liverpool! Liverpool!! Liverpool!!!"

Each sound was louder than the last!
The moment the final note ended, everyone raised their hands in a gesture of respect.

They then went to their respective positions.

This game will not be easy.

This is everyone's opinion, but they have reasons why they must succeed!

Courtside.

Both Moyes and Rogers looked toward the center circle with serious expressions.

This match is important for both of them.

In fact, both head coaches faced criticism before the match.

The reasons are largely the same.

It's all because they didn't understand how to execute the tactics.

Rogers fared slightly better; at least he won.

Moyes is under immense pressure!

His hair has visibly turned whiter since he joined Manchester United.

The pressure in this position is something that most people can't withstand.

Of all the head coaches who came after, only one Dutch coach managed to hold on.

Because he has no hair.

drop! !

With the referee's whistle, the match officially began!

boom!
At that moment, the entire Old Trafford stadium erupted in a roar.

The red scarves in the stands were all raised, and the Manchester United fans' arms were raised straight in a dense array.

"Glory, glory, Man United!!"

The echoes of the referee's whistle had barely faded when the roar of the crowd at Old Trafford rose higher and higher with each pass from Manchester United.

After the opening ceremony.

Manchester United showed no signs of the shadow cast by their previous defeat.

The ball almost never left Manchester United's control.

When Rooney received the ball in midfield, he no longer faced the same frustration as he had with Manchester City players during last weekend's derby match.

Hernandez is very agile, always weaving between Skrtel and Sakho.

He had just circled around from the left flank behind the center-back, feinting to receive the ball, which caused Skrtel to instinctively move to the side. In the blink of an eye, he suddenly retreated, disrupting Liverpool's defensive balance.

These few runs created half a meter of turning space for Rooney.

He flicked the ball with his foot, and it rolled down the grass towards the wing. Rafael, who had just recovered from injury, was positioned further forward. After receiving the ball, he dribbled along the sideline for a couple of steps and delivered a cross. Although Kolo Toure managed to block it, it threw Liverpool's defense into disarray.

Buttner also pushed forward, with the two full-backs taking turns advancing, forcing Liverpool's flanks to retreat and defend.

Liverpool's midfield also seemed somewhat stagnant.

Gerrard tried to intercept him several times, but Shinji Kagawa spun around and dodged him as soon as he stretched out his foot.

Gaio positioned himself far forward on the right wing, but he never received a pass from his teammates.

Manchester United's pressing was too aggressive; as soon as Henderson received the ball in midfield, Giggs closed in on him.

Suarez was isolated and helpless on the front line. He tried to drop back to receive the ball, but Phil Jones marked him tightly, and he didn't even have a chance to turn around. He could only watch as Manchester United players calmly passed the ball around in front of him, keeping the pace steady and slow.

and,

Suarez has just returned to the game and is indeed working very hard, but he is not yet at his best.

The ball occasionally gets to his feet, and whenever he tries to dribble past someone, it's almost always intercepted by Phil Jones, who is primarily marking him.

In the ninth minute, Manchester United almost broke the deadlock.

Rooney received a pass back from Chicharito at the edge of the penalty area, and found himself with a two-meter gap in front of him, rendering Liverpool's midfield shield completely ineffective.

Neither Gerrard, Lucas, nor Henderson were in their positions.

He adjusted his stance to shoot, and Sakho hurriedly lunged from the side and behind, barely managing to block the ball with his body.

Old Trafford erupted in shouts of "Rooney! Rooney!"

Chicharito stood in the penalty area, gesturing to Rooney about his earlier run.

He hasn't had a chance to start this season yet, but his impact right now is far greater than Welbeck's last weekend. He can run just as much, but he knows how to create space. Instead of blindly rushing forward, he uses subtle runs to draw the defenders' attention away, freeing Rooney from defensive pressure.

The Manchester United fans in the stands shouted even louder.

"Press up!"

The shouts mixed with the thuds of banging on the railings sounded like whips lashing the backs of Liverpool players.

Gaio wiped the sweat from his brow and took two steps back towards the midfield.

During those ten minutes, he barely got the ball, let alone dribbled past defenders like before.

Gerrard stood in midfield, his face grim, and raised his hand to shout at the back line, "Don't retreat too far."

Manchester United's passing was like a net, from left to right and from inside to outside, compressing Liverpool's formation more and more flat.

The commotion at Old Trafford continues to rise. No one can believe that a full-strength Liverpool team would be in such a passive position, but every pass of the ball by the Manchester United players is proving one fact.

Chicharito's movement completely revitalized Rooney.

Surprisingly, Manchester United's reserve squad seemed to know better how to break down Liverpool's defense than their starting lineup from last weekend.

No one expected the opening ten minutes to go like this, with Liverpool failing to mount even a decent counter-attack.

This rhythm made Moyes, watching from the sidelines, feel a little better.

At least the scene looks good.

This is the taste of Manchester United fans after they've been spoiled – they want the team to win games and titles, and they also want the team to play beautifully.

On the field.

Rooney suddenly unleashed a long-range shot from outside the penalty area.

Mignolet made a diving save to tip the ball out of bounds.

Wow!

A gasp rippled through the crowd, followed by even louder applause and cheers.

Broadcast booth.

Gary Neville leaned forward involuntarily, his voice brimming with barely suppressed excitement, "Look at that shot, and look at these ten minutes! Andy! This is what Manchester United should be like!"
Hernandez's positioning was so clever. He didn't charge straight in, but circled around Liverpool's center-backs, disrupting their positions and allowing Rooney to be so relaxed in midfield!

The reason we used Welbeck in the previous derby wasn't because he was bad, but because his style is too similar to Rooney's; both need space. Chicharito, on the other hand, can act as a glue man and draw defenders away, which is why he's a better fit as Van Persie's backup!

He paused, then turned his gaze to Liverpool's predicament on the field, his tone becoming sharper: "Look at Liverpool's full-strength lineup, yet they are being dominated by Manchester United's substitutes!"
What made them win so many times before?
It's Gaio's personal ability!

It's true that Gaião can take on two or even three opponents on the wing and suddenly cut inside to shoot, but today Manchester United suppressed Liverpool. Gaião didn't have possession of the ball, and Liverpool's attack went silent!

What does this mean?
This shows that Rogers' tactics had no Plan B at all!

Without Gaio's individual outburst, they couldn't even mount a decent counterattack!

At this point, Neville's voice rose a few decibels, clearly speaking out in defense of Moyes: "Everyone is saying that Moyes should be sacked, that he can't manage Manchester United well!"
Take a look at Rogers!

He had a healthy Suarez, a red-hot Gaião, and a captain like Gerrard, yet he couldn't even contain Manchester United's reserve squad!

If Moyes should be sacked, then Rogers should have been gone long ago!

Moyes is still making adjustments and searching for a suitable lineup for Manchester United, but what about Rodgers?
He doesn't even understand how to play his own starting lineup!

These ten minutes are proof!

The fact that Manchester United's substitutes could exert such dominance shows that the team's foundation is still intact!

If Moyes finds the right lineup and the right tactics, Manchester United can come back!

And Liverpool?

If they can't find their counter-attacking rhythm today, the initiative in this game will be entirely in Manchester United's hands!

And he just finished speaking.

Rooney took a corner kick from the left, and Hernandez, unmarked, volleyed it into the net with his right foot, giving Manchester United the lead at home!

1-0!

Hernandez rushed to the scoreboard stands to celebrate.

Although this isn't the most enthusiastic West Stand, it's still a lively spot.

De Gea raised his arms in celebration on the other side, and the roar of Old Trafford instantly lifted the roof off.

Red scarves waved like waves in the stands.

Rooney ran towards Hernandez, put his arm around his shoulder, and pointed to his running path, clearly admiring his clever run.

The Liverpool players stood there, stunned.

Sakho was completely baffled. Hernandez, who had just been beside him, had somehow delivered the fatal blow.

The goal was being replayed repeatedly on the big screen at the stadium.

Rooney curled a shot over the scrambling crowd at the near post and landed precisely in the center of the penalty area.

Just as the ball was about to hit its target, a red figure suddenly emerged from between Liverpool's two center-backs.

It's Hernandez!

No one knew when he had moved from the far post of the penalty area to the center. Liverpool's defenders were still focused on Rooney's passing trajectory, and by the time they realized what was happening, Chicharito was already standing in an unmarked spot.

He leaned slightly forward, deftly tapped the ball with his right leg, and the ball changed direction, grazing the inside of the goalpost before hitting the back of the net!

It was incredibly easy to get in!

Gaio frowned, watching the Manchester United players celebrating.

Especially Hernandez.

This reminded him of another amazing substitute for Manchester United – the babyface.

They all share a common trait: they can always change the score in the shortest amount of time.

There's no need to elaborate on that century's substitute goal by the babyface; it's a lifelong memory for Manchester United fans.

The same applies to peas.

In his debut for the 2010 Community Shield, he came on as a substitute and scored a dramatic goal with a deflected shot off his face, helping Manchester United defeat Chelsea and win their first title with the club.

He was never a striker who could break through defenses with physical confrontations, but he could quickly find defensive gaps after coming on as a substitute by accurately predicting the trajectory of passes and finishing with delicate tap-ins and clever poking shots, making him a ghost in the penalty area.

As demonstrated in this Manchester derby, even with few starting opportunities this season, Chicharito can still score in crucial matches with his signature clever runs.

For Manchester United, he may not be a regular starter, but he is the most valuable key player on the bench, continuing the legendary gene of the Red Devils' super substitutes.

Gaio shook his head.

This match will be tough.

Liverpool's lineup is playing in complete disarray.

Especially the defense line.

This is a really big problem!

He felt that Rogers needed to take some responsibility for this, and Gaio could sense it from their daily training sessions.

Rogers has a very idealistic tactical philosophy.

However, once the opponent faces a strong challenge.

He was completely dumbfounded.

I don't know what to do!

at the same time.

After commentating on the goal, Andy Gray continued, "That's the value of Chicharito Hernandez!"
You simply can't find his running trajectory. He was just at the far post of the penalty area, but the instant Rooney kicked the cross, he emerged like a red lightning bolt from between the elbows of Liverpool's two center-backs!

Nobody was marking him, absolutely nobody was marking him!
This goal was crucial for Manchester United!

A semi-reserve lineup against Liverpool's full-strength squad, and still managed to take the lead – Moyes' fist-clenching gesture on the sidelines says it all. This is not only a good start to the revenge match, but also a powerful response to the doubts about his position as manager!
Hernandez proved with this goal that he is a better fit partner for Rooney than Welbeck.

Welbeck wears down defenders with his running, while Chicharito kills them with his positioning!
The cheers at Old Trafford are still rising!

This goal was like a shot in the arm, not only giving Manchester United more confidence to press, but also putting all the pressure on Rodgers. Liverpool had to pick up the pace; if they continued to be so passive, the balance of the derby might completely tip in Manchester United's favor.

But at this moment,

Rodgers, on the sidelines, had no better option than to remind his players to focus on defense.

He is still thinking.

What should I do?

soon.

drop!
The whistle blew, and the game continued.

Liverpool kick off.

Suarez passed the ball back and then made a forward run.

Gerrard found an opportunity, tapped the ball with the instep of his foot, and sent it rolling toward Suarez.

Suarez received the ball and quickly advanced, attempting to twist and feint past the midfield line to break free from pressing.

however,
Phil Jones is truly his nemesis today!

Jones rushed forward to challenge Suarez, and during the challenge, he seized the opportunity to deftly flick the ball with his toe, causing it to suddenly change direction and slip away from Suarez's feet.

Shinji Kagawa caught the ball after intercepting it.

Without making any adjustments, he quickly turned and advanced forward. Gerald's pursuit was a beat too slow, and Shinji Kagawa easily outmaneuvered him.

The middle lane was instantly empty.

Shinji Kagawa pushed forward with all his might, and when Henderson and Lucas came up to press, he quickly passed the ball across to Giggs.

Giggs handles the ball with effortless ease.

While advancing, they waited for their teammates to arrive.

moment,

He spotted Nani's location!
Bang!
He played a through ball directly to Nani, who was on the wing.

When you received the ball, you didn't stop. You made a difficult push with the outside of your left foot, sending a low cross that swept close to the grass towards the penalty area.

Rooney has already made his way into the penalty area!
He twisted his waist to the side, raised his foot, and slammed the ball into the ground!
Bang!
A volley shot without stopping the ball!
The ball missed its target a few times, but that's precisely why it bounced down on the grass, affecting Mignolet's judgment.

The football grazed his fingertips, struck the inside of the right goalpost, and bounced into the net!

The ball went in again!

Two minutes!
Manchester United scored two goals in two minutes!

2-0!

At that moment, the entire Old Trafford stadium erupted in a roar, completely boiling over!
It wasn't just a few shouts; it was a deafening, continuous roar.

The tide surged from the north stand to the south stand, pushing forward like a tide, making the air tremble and even the grass underfoot shake slightly!

The iron railings in the stands were pounded with loud thuds, mixed with the rising and falling shouts of "Manchester United," which, along with the cool night breeze, blew into the stadium.

The red scarves and red jerseys didn't sway slowly under the lights; instead, they were forcefully flung into the air like suddenly rising waves, turning the entire stands into a sea of ​​red!

Manchester United players ran toward the corner flag, their arms around each other's shoulders, and some jumped up and bumped into each other with their chests.

Liverpool's players stood in the penalty area, not moving an inch.

They seemed somewhat silent, separated from the bustling activity in the corner flag area by a clear line.

The shouts showed no sign of abating; on the contrary, they surged even more fiercely, spreading from the stands to the edge of the substitutes' bench.

Moyes clenched his fists until his knuckles turned white. He didn't smile, but just nodded repeatedly. The two goals made him breathe a sigh of relief.

Rogers' expression grew increasingly serious; he was completely dominated in this match.

He remained silent.

On the field, Gerrard clapped his hands at his teammates and shouted, "Don't just stand there!"

His voice wasn't loud, but it was like a stone thrown into the silence, piercing through the roar of the stands: "Only two goals! If you panic now, you'll have even less chance later!"

He swept his gaze across the midfield as he spoke, "Back to position! Tighten the formation, we'll push forward next wave!"

Gaio chimed in, "Don't be afraid! They're charging hard right now, but they won't last long! We'll find our chances slowly, what's there to be afraid of? We'll win the ball back one by one for the next seventy-odd minutes!"

Suarez, standing next to Gaio, looked up, glanced at him, and nodded slightly.

The expressions of the others also changed.

Gerrard clapped his hands again, raising his voice slightly: "Cheer up, let them see that Liverpool isn't so easily intimidated!"

Commentary seat.

Gary Neville was very happy at that moment.

He utterly despises Liverpool fans, and seeing Manchester United thrashing Liverpool fills him with immense satisfaction. Back in the day, he was capable of doing something as taunting the Kop at Anfield.

Now that he no longer plays football, he's become even more outspoken and unrestrained.

"This is Manchester United's counterattack! Who would have thought that a semi-substitute lineup could beat Liverpool's full-strength team like this?"
Two goals ahead!

Look at Liverpool's defense just now. Suarez's kick-off was intercepted, Gerrard had a huge gap in the middle that could let a car pass through, and Kagawa made a through pass to break through!
Where is the full-strength lineup that Rodgers touted before the game?
It's all become a joke!
What's the use of Gaio having such strong breakthrough ability?

Suarez?

If their teammates can't keep up, they'll be all alone and helpless when they charge ahead!

Moyes understands this deck better than anyone else!

Liverpool had no chance of a comeback. Rodgers' Liverpool's EFL Cup journey this season is over, and Liverpool fans can go home.

(End of this chapter)