Heroes of the Restricted Zone

Chapter 1317 Never admit defeat

Chen Yingxiong's goal completely ended the suspense of this game. Manchester United's home court was once again captured by Liverpool. This time it was even more clean and neat. Manchester United did not even score a goal.

Until the whistle sounded at the end of the game, the score did not change again.

2:0, Liverpool defeated the Premier League overlord Manchester United in an away game-at least at this time, Manchester United is still the overlord.Liverpool is just a challenger, an attacker.

As soon as the game ended, Chen Yingxiong was surrounded by reporters. He was the best player in the game. There is no doubt about it. The reporters all wanted to hear how he beat Manchester United at home twice in a row. What is the comparison? Interesting thoughts.

"I'm very happy." Chen Yingxiong said to the reporters, holding the champagne that symbolized the best player in a single game. "To beat Manchester United is a big thing, to beat them at their home ground is even better, to beat them at their home ground twice in a row is even better!"

This kind of answer was too standard. The reporters were dissatisfied and started making noises, asking Chen Yingxiong to answer again.

It can be seen from here how good Chen Yingxiong is in a good mood today——Facing the aggressive reporters, he didn't even stare at him, then turn around and leave in a rage. He just smiled and said: "Okay, now it's our turn to knock them off the number one spot!"

This time is the answer that the reporters want to hear that fits Chen Yingxiong's characteristics!

How arrogant, but that's what it smells like!
In fact, this is what many reporters think.

Two consecutive games proved that Manchester United has begun to step down from the altar and throne, and the decline of the dynasty is already an unstoppable historical trend.

In fact, any dynasty has its ups and downs, but Manchester United's dynasty lasted an exceptionally long time-the first year of the Premier League lasted until the end of last season.

Although there were several rebellions or uprisings during the period, none of them shook the foundation of the dynasty. Whether it was Blackburn, Arsenal or Chelsea, they were either brutally suppressed by Manchester United or self-destructed.

In this way, although this dynasty has gone through ups and downs, it has lasted for a full 21 years, which is rare in world football.

But now it has finally reached the end, which is also the law of nature.It's just that if there is no strong rise of Liverpool, maybe this time will be postponed for a few more years?It will not appear until after Ferguson retires...

But now no one knows the answer.

They watched Manchester United go from peak to trough - just before they lost the league title last season, they were the kings and overlords who won the league title for three consecutive years.

Suddenly, it collapsed, and the bricks and stones on the city wall began to collapse one after another, like a castle made of sand.

Everyone really watched him build a tall building, see him entertain guests, see his building collapse...

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Chen Yingxiong left a long time ago, and the reporters packed up and rushed to the press conference.

Martin O'Neill's press conference was brief. At Old Trafford, although he was a winner, he would never be the protagonist.

Because the only protagonist in this theater of dreams is Sir Alex Ferguson.

Martin O'Neill made some comments on the game. He thought the team's victory was a matter of course and reasonable. He also praised the team's performance. Finally, he made an evaluation of his opponent Manchester United.

"I can't say that Manchester United has gone downhill, one or two games won't mean anything. Even if we win the league this season, Manchester United is still strong and our worst enemy. I will never underestimate it. Such an enemy."

Then he left.

Ferguson appeared in front of everyone a few minutes later.

When he entered the press conference site, everyone stared at his face, wishing their eyes were a magnifying glass or a microscope, but they could find any clues from Ferguson's face to see what kind of man he is now. mood.

But they were disappointed. Ferguson's old face had many wrinkles and age spots, but what they wanted to see was missing.

Ferguson sat down in his seat and started talking without waiting for the reporters to ask questions.

"If you want me to admit defeat, I'm sorry to disappoint you. This is just a loss of a game, and there is no other meaning. There is no logic in winning or losing a game. We played in the whole game. Both had the upper hand and they only had two decent strikes to score... All I can say is that we were better than them in everything in this game except luck."

Ferguson is still stubborn, unwilling to admit defeat.

The reporters in the audience looked at each other. As expected, this stubborn old man was still so tough.

But can his toughness revive Manchester United?

A reporter raised his hand, but Ferguson didn't give him a chance to ask questions. He stood up and said, "This is the end of today's press conference. Goodbye."

After speaking, he turned his head and walked out of the press conference.

A group of reporters looked at each other, but they were not surprised, because this is Ferguson's style!

He never gave reporters a good look, especially when he was in a bad mood.

Therefore, everyone also believed that Ferguson was not as calm as he showed, and he was actually very upset.

That's enough, and the rest of us reporters can play freely, as long as the theme is correct.

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When Ferguson left the press conference, he certainly knew what the reporters were thinking and what they would do.

He has been the head coach of Manchester United for more than 20 years, and he is all too familiar with these reporters.This group of reporters is full of bad water, and there is nothing good about it!

The next day's newspapers and news columns were bound to be filled with bad-mouthing voices about himself and Manchester United.Maybe it's time for my retirement to be "on the agenda" again.

It's ridiculous.

Chelsea once won the league championship for two consecutive seasons. At that time, why didn't these people dare to say that Manchester United was finished?
Because at that time I was not as old as I am now.

But now I don't feel old anymore.

Ferguson walked out of the press conference with unhappy but firm steps, leaving behind those reporters who were planning on him.

He would not pay attention to what the media said.

Manchester United, and Ferguson, have never had the habit of admitting defeat.

Manchester United, as well as Ferguson, should hold their heads high no matter what time it is.

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In fact, there is no need to wait until the next day. That night, the whole of England is discussing the focus match that just ended.

On TV, hosts of various football programs and sports newscasters are talking about the impact of this game.

"...I think Ferguson is getting old, it's very clear he's out of date, it's time to step down, and if he really loves Manchester United, he should be like Dalglish and give up because of love, not like Like a greedy king, wishing he could live forever and be in power forever..."

A guest is talking to the camera.

Turning the station, a woman dressed as a news reporter said with a professional smile: "Liverpool defeated Manchester United 2-0 in the just-concluded focus game. Manchester United was defeated by Liverpool twice in a row at their home court. Liverpool's top scorer Chen Yingxiong scored twice in the game and became the man of the match..."

Continuing to turn the channel, Mark Lawrenson, one of the hosts of "Today's Match", smiled happily: "Liverpool is indeed recovering, there is nothing wrong with it, this time it is absolutely true, and I am definitely not mistaken-Liverpool is recovering ! I feel lucky that I can still see this scene in my lifetime..."

Lineker laughed at him beside him: "Mark, are you sure you're really not blackmailing your former club?"

Then turn to the channel, once the football talk show is in progress, the host is slamming Ferguson: "As a Manchester United fan, I have been defeated by Liverpool at home twice in a row, and I have been beaten by Liverpool for two consecutive seasons. Such a result is unacceptable. Who is to blame for the failure of this game? The players? No, they have worked hard. The club executives? No, the Glazer family invested huge sums of money in signings this summer. They almost brought Ferguson whoever he wanted. Who... then the answer is obvious, Ferguson should be responsible for this situation..."

The guests also interjected at the right time, expressing support for the host's point of view: "That's right. I'm not questioning Sir Alex Ferguson. He has proved his greatness in the past and he doesn't need to continue to prove himself. The glorious history speaks for itself, but we cannot Always living in glorious history, it is time for Manchester United to look forward...Liverpool is the best example. They have heroes, Bale, Sanchez, Suarez and other players who are in their prime. They represent Looking forward to the future. If Manchester United does not reflect, I am afraid that they will be farther and farther away from their sworn enemy!"

Continuing to turn the channel, what appeared was the picture of Manchester United fans being interviewed by reporters outside Old Trafford after the game.A freckled United fan is speaking despondently into a reporter's microphone:

"I'm so sad... This game made us completely lose hope of competing for the league championship this season! Who should be responsible for this game?" The fans in the camera froze for a moment, and then under the guidance of the reporter, he said The name journalists most want to hear. "I think Ferguson, yes Ferguson! He's old, he should give his place to a younger manager... I think Mourinho is very good, I hope he comes to Manchester United. With that He, we can definitely beat Liverpool again..."

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This night, there were many such voices. They were like a raging undercurrent, rushing towards Ferguson, the real king of Manchester United, trying to pull him off the throne.

But this night, Ferguson was at his home, sleeping soundly with his wife.

(End of this chapter)