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Chapter 821 Chapter [137] - Stamford Bridge - [Today's second update]

3:1, Manchester United beat Manchester City at home. After double-killing Manchester City last season, Manchester United double-killed Manchester City again this season.However, in these games, we can't help finding a fact, but all teams with Xu Zhou, whether it is Manchester City or Manchester United, have double-killed their opponents in a single season.As early as in the Manchester City team, Xu Zhou led the Manchester City team to double kill Manchester United. Not to mention that it was okay, but Xu Zhou became a lucky star. Whoever owns him can double kill his old opponent. No wonder Manchester City is now so eager to buy Xu Zhou back.

However, Xu Zhou just signed a new contract with Manchester United this season, and Manchester United valued Xu Zhou very much. Of course, Manchester United would not sell Xu Zhou at this time. Now Manchester United regards Xu Zhou as not for sale. The spiritual leader of the team is also the cornerstone of the rise of Manchester United's new dynasty. Of course, they will not just let Xu Zhou go.

Up to now, there are many teams in continental Europe who are envious of Xu Zhou. There are Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Inter Milan, Manchester City and other teams. They have been watching the relationship between Manchester United and Xu Zhou.

After defeating Manchester City, Manchester United will immediately face the knockout round of the UEFA Champions League round of [-]. On the [-]th, Manchester United challenged the French team Marseille in an away game. Alex Ferguson lined up the main lineup for this game, but Manchester United still failed to win the away game. In the end, they drew [-]-[-] with Marseille. After the draw with Marseille, Manchester United returned to the league to challenge Wigan Athletic on the [-]th. In this game, Alex Ferguson played in the semi-main lineup of the volleyball team. Mexican boy Hernandez replaced Dzeko in the starting lineup. Dzeko's performance after joining Manchester United was actually not satisfactory. After so long, he still only scored two goals. It seems that he is not as efficient as he was in the Bundesliga. However, Dzeko has just joined the Premier League, and he has not adapted to the atmosphere of the Premier League and the team's tactics.

Xu Zhou started this game, but he only played half of the game. In the first half, Xu Zhou sent out two assists. Carrick, who had returned from injury, and Mexican kid Hernandez each scored a goal. In the second half, Xu Zhou was replaced, but Manchester United's offense still did not weaken.

Next, Manchester United will usher in a tough battle. Manchester United will go to the away game at Stamford Bridge to challenge the home team Chelsea. This game is very important for Manchester United, which is aiming to win the championship, because Arsenal are catching up closely behind. They cannot take it lightly! !
After the Blues made a major supplement before the winter break, the team is still in a period of turmoil. The arrival of Torres on the field did not immediately produce a good chemical reaction. Instead, it disrupted the team's original technical and tactical style and system. Ancelotti also caused certain problems within the team through constant attempts.Warcraft Drogba revealed to the media the news of leaving after the season due to his dissatisfaction with not being able to play the main team. Ashley Cole made a scandal of injuring a fan with an air gun.It should be said that Chelsea has been in a turbulent situation of internal and external troubles in the past month and cannot extricate itself.

According to news from Chelsea before the game, Ancelotti will still let Ashley Cole play as a starter. This reflects the team's trust in Ashley Cole.For Chelsea, another trouble is the striker combination.Drogba has already threatened to leave if he does not start. Ancelotti is likely to calm down and play the combination of Drogba and Torres again in this game. However, once Ancelotti does this, it will plant a time bomb for his future coaching.

Torres vowed that he would make the Red Devils' defense suffer.Torres had many wonderful performances against Manchester United when he was in Liverpool. In the battle between the two sides this season, Torres has broken Manchester United's goals many times and also sent assists. Obviously, for Manchester United, Torres has a lot of experience.Therefore, in this confrontation, Torres is looking forward to making new contributions to his new club.

Manchester United's big victory last weekend can be said to have inspired Manchester United's high fighting spirit in the recent period. Hernandez, who started the game, once again became Ferguson's surprise. The Mexican scored twice and completed 18 goals in only 9 appearances.However, in this strong dialogue in this field, the old man may still trust the partner of Rooney and Dzeko. After all, in terms of game experience, Dzeko is more trustworthy, and his existence will also put enough pressure on Chelsea's defense.Ferdinand will still be absent, and the teenager Smalling will continue to partner with Vidic.

Before the game, the Red Devils got another piece of good news. Wayne Rooney, who had elbowed the opposing player in the victory over Wigan, would not be subject to additional penalties.The FA's decision immediately aroused controversy in the British media and the outside world. Wigan Athletic coach Martinez was very angry at the referee's penalty at the time. During the halftime break, Martinez also approached the referee Clattenburg to ask him to explain.The happiest Rooney can not be punished should be Manchester United supporters, so that they will play Stamford Bridge with the strongest lineup.

This game will be the best time for Ancelotti to save face again in the league this season. If he can lead his team to win the Red Devils, it will not only make the current league situation more chaotic, but also allow the Blues to win the initiative on the road to qualify for the Champions League. Therefore, this is a life-and-death battle that Ancelotti must win.For the Red Devils Manchester United, as long as they are undefeated in away games, the team will continue to maintain their leading position in the standings. Ferguson's team should be more relaxed in terms of mentality.

At this time, England's "The Sun" also reported a piece of news for this life-and-death battle: The Red Devils vs. the Blues, is the curse to be continued or broken?

They said so in the article: At 2:19 pm local time in England on the 45nd, a make-up match for the 18th round of the English Premier League was staged at Stamford Bridge Stadium. Chelsea faced their old rival Manchester United at home.Previously, Manchester United was four points ahead of Arsenal at the top of the standings, Chelsea 4 points behind Manchester United ranked fifth.

Confrontation record

The two sides have confronted 158 games in the past, and Chelsea has 39 wins, 48 ​​draws and 71 losses.Since the establishment of the Premier League, the two sides have fought 43 games. Chelsea has 10 wins, 19 draws and 14 losses, and Chelsea has the upper hand with 6 wins, 8 draws and 5 losses at home.However, at Stamford Bridge last season, Manchester United returned with a big victory. Last season, Manchester United even double-killed their opponents. In recent years, it is understandable that Manchester United should overwhelm Chelsea.

Aspect [-]: Nightmare at Stamford Bridge

Since Ranieri's late coaching period, Chelsea have had a very large advantage over Manchester United at home.Since the home 2002-8 draw with Manchester United in August 2, Chelsea has achieved a brilliant record of 2 wins, 4 draws and 4 loss at Stamford Bridge. This loss is only the victory of Manchester United at Stamford Bridge last season.

Aspect [-]: Rooney escaped punishment
Rooney has been under the cloud of suspension for allegedly elbowing an opponent in last weekend's league game away at Wigan Athletic.After a hearing on Monday, the FA Disciplinary Committee finally decided not to give Wayne Rooney a suspension, and the chubby can start the battle against Chelsea.

Aspect [-]: Torres vowed to single out Vidic

After joining Liverpool, Torres broke the goal of Manchester United twice. When Liverpool played against Manchester United this season, the golden boy once again broke the goal of Manchester United. He has a lot of experience in playing Manchester United.The Spanish golden boy has the title of "Nemanja Vidic Terminator", and the Serbian central defender was "sent off" by Torres three times.Torres has not scored a goal since he joined Chelsea. Now facing his defeat Vidic, will the Spanish golden boy break his fast?

Aspect [-]: Drogba is still on the bench

Chelsea's dressing room problems are getting worse as the monster Drogba will still be on the bench against Manchester United.Since sitting on the bench for the first time in the game against Fulham half a month ago, Drogba has had 3 substitutes in the last 2 games.

Aspect [-]: Dzeko may replace Hernandez
In the 4-0 victory over Wigan, "Little Pea" Hernandez scored twice, but the Mexican's disadvantages in physical confrontation did not improve much. Facing strong defenders such as John Terry, Ivanovic and David Luiz in this round, Ferguson still trusts the Bosnian boy Dzeko who has physical advantages. Dzeko is expected to start with Rooney as a striker partner.However, Ferguson also has the habit of arranging Rooney with a single arrow in key games. In that case, Dzeko and Hernandez will have to be on the bench.

Aspect [-]: The coach's grievances

Since they met in the Champions League in 1999, the old rivals Ancelotti and Ferguson have confronted many times so far, but Ancelotti still wins less and loses more.When he led Juventus, Ancelotti lost 1 draw and 1 loss to Ferguson. When coaching AC Milan, Ancelotti maintained an impressive record of 3 wins and 1 loss against Manchester United.

fire line injury
Chelsea: Alex (defender), Benayoun (midfielder)
Manchester United: Anderson (Midfielder), Hargreaves (Midfielder), Evans (Defender), Ferdinand (Defender), Park Ji-sung (Midfielder)
Both teams are expected to start
Chelsea: Cech; Ivanovic, David Luiz, Terry, Ashley Cole; Essien, Ramirez, Lampard; Drogba, Torres, Anelka

Manchester United: Van der Sar; Rafael, Smalling, Vidic, Evra; Xu Zhou, Sneijder, Giggs, Nani; Rooney, Dzeko

(End of this chapter)