Manchester United legend

Chapter 24 The King Arrives
Unknowingly, Manchester United has tied 5 times in the league, and their points have been pulled away by their opponents.But what Manchester United fans didn't expect was that not only did Manchester United fail to catch up, but they were sniped by opponents one after another.In the next two games, Manchester United lost to Wimbledon and Villa respectively, and they were quickly pulled apart in the standings.

The loss to Wimbledon was extremely dull, and it was Manchester United's home court. The opponent broke through the gate of Manchester United in chaos through a free kick tactic outside the penalty area on the right side of Manchester United; when they played Villa on November 11, Manchester United had just been defeated by their opponents in the League Cup (Coca-Cola Cup).

However, Manchester United's performance in this away game was still very poor, and the team was in a sluggish state. If Schmeichel hadn't been possessed by a god, he had repeatedly saved the opponent's shots under almost impossible circumstances.

With 7 wins and two consecutive losses, Manchester United fans are worried, and Manchester United's management also feels a lot of pressure, and the center of the storm is still Ferguson who boasted that "Manchester United can win the championship" before the season.At this time, Ferguson began to be cautious in his words and deeds. In an interview with the media, he emphasized that the season is only one-third over, and everything is possible. "If you look at the standings, you will know that the leading teams are not super strong teams. Everyone is in a chaotic and strange stage, and they are all adjusting. It depends on who can get out of the trough as soon as possible."

In the downturn, Manchester United suddenly exploded in the next round of the league. They defeated Oldham 3-0 and McClair scored a hat-trick.However, even this big victory did not make Manchester United fans feel relaxed. After all, the team was still pulled too far by the leader of the standings.

Indeed, Manchester United is at the bottom of the Premier League standings at this time.In fact, the situation in the league is also in chaos, and the leaders have become Norwich and Villa, which are two teams that are not expected by ball critics and bookmakers at all.

For a long time this season, Aston Villa played a storm-like offense, and their defense was quite stable. They passed quickly and continued to attack. They were considered the most entertaining team in the first Premier League.

What is even more surprising is the Norwich team. Since the start of the game, this little-known team has played the role of blocking people and killing people, just like Leeds United last season.The sudden emergence of Norwich City has led the way since the start of the league. Although they suffered a tragic defeat in the history of the team in front of Blackburn - 1 to 7, this team, which was almost relegated the previous year, still led by 4 points after the start of the game 8 months later!The fans and the media were in an uproar: Could it be that the Premier League is like the League One in the last days, being robbed of the jackpot by a new army?
Also eye-catching is the rich team Blackburn, because they have a rich and arrogant boss Walker.The Blackburn team only squeezed into the Premier League last season, but with the violent capital of Alan Shearer, the most expensive star in the league, and the famous coach Dalglish, Blackburn has become a team that cannot be underestimated in the league.

The defending champion Leeds United performed mediocrely, winning the championship last season seems to have made them lose the motivation to continue to compete.But even so, they still overwhelmed Manchester United in the standings.

Fleet Street reporters didn't pay too much attention to Ferguson and United, which allowed the team to breathe.Since this season, Ferguson's Manchester United has focused on technology, overall coordination, and speed. However, due to the lack of personnel, Robson, Lee Sharp, and Dublin have been absent successively.

曼联赛季开战不利，前3轮1平2负仅积1分，创下了弗格森执教以来的最低分开局。经历短暂的6轮不败之后，又陷入8场比赛仅仅1胜的低谷。到11月初的时候，曼联在22支球队中排名第10，16轮比赛仅仅拿到了24分。

The Premier League title seemed far out of reach, and Schmeichel, who was the most daring and vociferous at the time, immediately turned into a mumbler when asked about the league title.

This kind of Manchester United is even a bit lifeless and self-defeating. There is still no improvement in the face of strong teams, and there is no domineering in the face of underdogs. When Robson was injured and Dublin was also injured and absent, the Red Devils seemed to lose their sharpness.

The offensive power of the midfield and frontcourt has been greatly reduced, making it difficult to create pressure on the opponent.Reflected in the game, it is the lack of enough offensive and enough suppression.Manchester United feels as if they are training and playing in a daze, they can't find the passionate passion of the whole team, and they don't have the stable defense before.In short, everything seems to be missing something.

The Red Devils are not afraid of the difficulty of competing for the championship, but now they are in a difficult situation of continuous decline.Where is the way forward?Ferguson started preparing to buy new players when Dublin was injured, and the shortlist listed by newspapers and media exceeded 20.

Everyone seems to know that Manchester United needs to introduce a new striker, but no team will give up their sharp knives.And in the thinking of Ferguson and Kidd.Manchester United's problem is not just the forwards, it is not just the lack of goals.It is the lack of a key link to promote Manchester United's offense, who can improve Manchester United's offensive rhythm, change Manchester United's offensive style, and make Manchester United's offense more flexible and changeable.What is really missing in the Red Devils' lineup is the fatal "X" element.

Who will this Mr. "X" be?

Manchester United needs strikers, but who is "Mr. X" in Ferguson's mind?

The answer was revealed quickly, and the answer surprised almost everyone.Let us remember this time. It was November 1992, 11. Manchester United officially announced to the outside world that the club had signed striker Cantona from Leeds United for a transfer fee of 27 million pounds.

At Old Trafford, Ferguson grandly introduced to the fans this striker from the championship team, a rare Frenchman in the Manchester United team.At that time, the jersey worn by Cantona was Manchester United's "7" - that is the legendary jersey number of Manchester United!
The number 7 already had a special meaning in Manchester United, although no more people realized it at that time.At the time when the Premier League just started, the players' jersey numbers were not strictly fixed.

Players who play often wear different numbers on the field, and they will change to different numbers in different games.Usually, Manchester United's No. 7 belongs to the captain Robson, but when Robson is injured, we can see Lee Sharp wearing the No. 7 jersey, and Kanchelski also wearing the No. 7 jersey. When Dublin joined, he also wore the No. 7 jersey in the first few games. The restlessness of the No. [-] jersey proves that Manchester United's midfielders change frequently.

And the constantly changing faces in the midfield prove the danger of Manchester United's unstable midfield structure.On the other hand, "No. 7" - Manchester United, a number full of magic and legends, has been worn and changed by a large number of players indifferently, which also shows that Manchester United has no one to take care of these at that time.

No. 7 is a Manchester United legend?Is it the legendary number continued by Best?Robson's gradual disappearance in the main lineup has dimmed the light of No. 7.At that time, no one noticed its difference, and no one was able to polish it and shine for its inheritance.The magic number is still silent.It is dormant, it is waiting, waiting for that wonderful moment, waiting for that magical fate.

Cantona and Ferguson appeared at the press conference with different expressions.The French striker looked remarkably quiet and urbane, a far cry from his passion on the pitch and the rumors he's been rumored off it.But Ferguson showed a little uneasy expression, as if he thought he was not sure about this transfer.” The reporters on Fleet Street noticed the strange expressions of the two when they appeared together. However, the press conference ended soon. The reporters were shocked by the news that Cantona joined Manchester United, and they all explored the reasons and process.

What happened to Manchester United has nothing to do with Jost, he still represents your team to play, and played against Scholes and Gary Neville in the youth league.

His performance is getting better and better, and he has also won the affirmation of his coaches and teammates.He is like a sponge, absorbing knowledge crazily in the youth team, and he is waiting for the day when he can shock the Premier League.

(End of this chapter)