Manchester United legend

Chapter 88 Psychological Warfare

Manchester United stole a victory at Newcastle's home court, which made the Manchester United team very happy. Being able to double-kill opponents in one season is the most painful thing for Manchester United to start.

At the press conference after the game, Ferguson attended the press conference first. Ferguson continued to fight in the press conference and pointed the finger at Keegan.

He said at the press conference: "Keegan still needs to practice for a few more years to win the championship. In my opinion, Keegan is a completely ineffective coach, or a very bad coach. His playing experience did not help him at all, because those times have passed. I personally think that Newcastle's current results are all thanks to the club. They spent a lot of money and bought the best stars. That's it." There is a problem with the assessment."

Then Ferguson answered a few questions about the game and left.

When Keegan attended the press conference, the reporters who feared that the world would not be chaotic told Keegan what Ferguson had just said. Keegan was furious when he heard it. Keegan was even dizzy by Ferguson.He thought he had hit back hard at Ferguson's provocation.

The second day after the game, the reporters conveyed Keegan's words to Ferguson. Ferguson smiled slightly after hearing this and continued the psychological warfare. This time against Keegan's opponents, the Premier League opponents focused their attention and energy on Newcastle.

Ferguson said, "Newcastle's lead is only because other teams in the Premier League can do whatever they want when facing them, but facing us they played with [-] points of spirit and energy."

Ferguson even ignored the grudges with more teams in the future, naming and criticizing the so-called strong teams.

Ferguson continued his psychological warfare in the days that followed, this time against Newcastle United.

Ferguson directly aimed at Newcastle's weakness, that is, coach Keegan and players who are not used to leading the way.

Ferguson attacked and destroyed their psychological defense. "Newcastle is just a second-rate team led by a bad coach. The weakness of their coach doomed them to no championship. If you want to win the championship, you should fire the coach quickly. Otherwise, you don't have to worry about the championship at any time, because it is impossible."

After overcoming the passive disadvantage of the whole game in the away game and finally defeating Newcastle, Ferguson went straight to the ground. "I think the competition for the season is marked by this game. Newcastle thought they were the best team in the league, but we told him the result. The fact of the double play proved that they are just small fish in the league. Can anyone tell me when they won the league championship last time?"

Indeed, under the attack of Ferguson and the torment of the second half of the tough schedule, the players of Newcastle United were indeed no longer brave. They could maintain a certain advantage in addition to the home game, and the difficult away games made them often lose their armor.

After entering March, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Blackburn have all defeated them at home. The good days of the Magpies were sent away by Ferguson's attack. At that time, Newcastle had been completely conquered by the pressure to win the championship. Except for those few key defeats, Newcastle proved that the Newcastle Corps in black and white striped shirts was indeed fatally affected.

The psychological warfare against the leaders was used superbly by Ferguson, but he was also very smart not to get involved with the FA, let alone the guys from the referee committee.

After all, the FA and referees don't care who you are. If you hit the gun, their red cards, prosecutions and suspensions are not vegetarian.

Under Ferguson's ferocious firepower and Manchester United's urgent pursuit, Newcastle United and Keegan were still slowed down by Ferguson's interference.This means that Manchester United's chance has finally come.

Judging from the process and results of the psychological warfare against Newcastle throughout the season, it is a good compliment for Ferguson to call himself a master of mental manipulation, the founder of the school of suggestion, or the king of psychological warfare on the football field.Of course Ferguson himself said, "In order to win, I will try my best."

A good strategy often looks like a gamble.Ferguson's bold actions are even more like a crazy gambler.

As the league continued, there were fewer and fewer games.In the 29th round, Manchester United defeated Newcastle and scored a significant 3 points (in fact, this is equal to the value of 6 points).The Red Devils are one point behind Newcastle, and the gap between the two teams has narrowed to within one game for the first time.

After this game, Ferguson publicized that Manchester United will definitely surpass the Magpies at the end of the season and win the championship!
In the 30th round, Manchester United encountered a sniper attack from the Queen's Park Rangers in an away game. It was a 1-1 draw and only scored 1 point; but because Newcastle did not have a game that day, Manchester United's points have already caught up with Newcastle.With a goal difference advantage, Manchester United ranked first for the first time.

Two days later, Newcastle defeated West Ham 29-3 at home in the 0th round, and once again grabbed the leading position, leading Manchester United by 3 points and playing one less game than Manchester United.The media began to unscrupulously put the championship hat on the magpie's head.

In the 31st round, Manchester United beat their rivals Arsenal 1-0 at home with Andy Cole's goal, and once again tied the points.

Four days later, Newcastle went to Highbury to challenge Arsenal. Keegan thought he would score 4 points, but was beaten 3-2 by Arsenal at Highbury Stadium. Newcastle's morale was hit hard again.The situation reversed again, and Manchester United surpassed Newcastle again.

In the 32nd round, Manchester United defeated Tottenham 1-0 at home with Andy Cole's goal, expanding the points advantage to 3 points.

Manchester United, which leads the league by three points, has an FA Cup semi-final to play on March 3. Their opponent in the semi-final is Chelsea led by "braided handsome" Gullit.Manchester United will go to Stamford Bridge.

The FA Cup semi-final, Chelsea vs Manchester United, Chelsea's Stamford Bridge was packed.

At the beginning of the game, Manchester United was the first to find a chance to score. Lee Sharp made a false shot in the opponent's penalty area and stabbed the ball to Ryan Giggs on the left.
Then Hughes of the Chelsea team, who escaped unharmed, also shot Yemen with a kick and hit the crossbar of Manchester United. The door frame became the protagonist on the field!Hughes, who hit the crossbar, regretted the shot. She was eager to score for Manchester United to prove her worth.He wants to prove to everyone that Ferguson made a big mistake selling him.

In the ensuing game, Chelsea dominated the first half at home. In this game, Mark Hughes, who was active in this game, succeeded in stealing Manchester United's right-sided backcourt.

But this game was destined to belong to Cantona. The king of Manchester United did not allow their opponents to be so arrogant. Soon Manchester United got a chance to counterattack quickly. Schmeichel got the ball in the penalty area.If this ball is scored, it will definitely be selected as the best goal of the year, but Manchester United once had a center post, and luck seems to be not on Manchester United's side.

In the second half, Manchester United, who launched a fierce offensive, opened up the side channel. A bottom pass from the right was hoisted into the penalty area. Cantona jumped high and headed for the goal. As a result, the ball was scored by Cole on the goal line!Manchester United tied the score.

The morale-boosting Manchester United continued to attack, but Chelsea's players made a big mistake. Gullit's midfielder cleared the high ball to Beckham.

The handsome London guy quickly dribbled the ball forward with a polite voice, and hit the goalkeeper with a shot from the opposite direction to break the net.Manchester United overtook the score.

In the final stage, Schmeichel teamed up with Cantona to stifle Chelsea's counterattack. First, Schmeichel faced Gullit's one-handed goal, which was determined to make up for it.
At the last moment of the game, Manchester United's entire army retreated, even the forwards and midfielders came back to defend, and finally carried to the end.In this way, Manchester United killed the opponent's hope of equalizing and finally won the game.

Overcoming obstacles all the way, Manchester United reached the FA Cup final without any risk.

In the first game in April, Newcastle will go to Anfield to challenge Liverpool.

The current situation in the standings is as follows: Manchester United has played 32 rounds and ranked first with 67 points; Newcastle United has played 30 rounds with 64 points and ranked second, and Liverpool has played 31 rounds with 59 points and ranked third.Because the situation was so stalemate, the pre-match media played up this game as a battle to determine the title of the champion. Although Newcastle United went to Anfield Stadium, known as the "Football Temple", against the super powerhouse Liverpool in the league, and was defeated by Arsenal in the last game away, they should have dealt with it carefully, but Keegan still put on a strong attacking posture-in his mind, Newcastle could not even accept a draw!

The game was full of twists and turns.At the beginning of the game, Keegan laid out all the offensive firepower in his formation. In the Magpies' 442 formation, Ferdinand and Asprilla partnered as forwards. Gilano, Beardsley, Robert Lee and Beatty were four midfielders. Walker and others were in the defense.

This is Newcastle's strongest lineup.With Liverpool sitting at home, the strength of the former league hegemon should not be underestimated, and the Red Army has also put on a full-scale offensive formation.

Liverpool's head coach Evans used Fowler, the striker killer who will soon become a new superstar, and Coreymore, the forward signed for £850 million before the season.

There is no doubt that Liverpool intends to suppress their opponents with fierce offensive firepower at their home court and destroy them in one fell swoop.

The game entered a high-speed offense and defense at the beginning. Both teams were based on offense, so they both stretched their lineups wide, and neither team deployed more interception and defense forces in the midfield, so the game often passed through the midfield quickly and hit the core areas of both sides, and the scene became very exciting.

Almost all fans and critics know that there will never be a 0-0 result in this game.

The goal appeared quickly, just 2 minutes after the start of the game, Liverpool quickly counterattacked when Newcastle United was aggressively pressing the attack, Ray Jack Knapp made a long pass to find Coreymore who pulled the side to the left, and Coreymore made a pass from the bottom.The quality of this cross was very high, the ball fell accurately to the edge of Newcastle's small penalty area, the unmarked Fowler jumped high and headed the ball into the goal frame, and Liverpool led 1-0!

Newcastle, who took a sap at the beginning, inspired blood, and they began to attack frantically.It was also a wonderful cooperation between a pair of forwards. Asprilla smeared all the way into the penalty area after receiving a throw-in from the right. When he was close to the bottom line, he found Ferdinand with a pass from the ground. Les Ferdinand controlled the ball.

Newcastle, who tied the score, boosted their morale and soon succeeded in another sharp counterattack.

After defending Liverpool's attack in front of the penalty area, Newcastle passed the ball to Ferdinand near the midfield.

Ginola, who can play the violin with both feet, deftly leads the football all the way forward, as if dancing, and Liverpool's defensive players can't catch up with his footsteps despite their best efforts.

In the end, after Ginola quickly advanced to the penalty area, a shot aimed at the dead corner once again broke through James' ten fingers, and Newcastle led 2-1!

At this time, only 14 minutes had passed since the game!

Subsequently, Liverpool suppressed Newcastle's offense, but did not change the score until the halftime break.In the second half, the morale-boosting Liverpool went on the offensive. Their angel wing on the right, McMulman, went all the way through and broke into the opponent's penalty area with the ball.

The fans of Liverpool cheered and cheered, and their soldiers tied the score 2-2!
However, Liverpool, who had just equalized, did not stabilize their position. They continued to attack, and the players in the midfield and backcourt all went to the frontcourt one after another, leaving behind a space wider than the Atlantic Ocean.

Newcastle is also good at counter-attacking. They have completely penetrated Liverpool's defense through fast passing and four passes. Asprilla formed a single goal before entering the penalty area. Facing James' attack and save, Asprilla did not intend to pass the opponent.

The twists and turns of the game tightened the hearts of the fans, and the passionate team song resounded through the audience again.

The Liverpool players were encouraged, and they once again launched a tidal wave of attacks on their opponents.McTeer once again opened up the offensive corridor on the right. He made a pass to the penalty area from about 35 yards on the right side of the frontcourt. The ball crossed an arc, passed three defensive players and landed in the far corner of the small penalty area. Coreymore ran to the ball at high speed and catapulted the ball into the net!
Liverpool equalized for the second time!

By this time, Newcastle United had lost their determination to win, and the players looked exhausted.

Liverpool, on the other hand, was full of energy like a shot in the arm. They had more courage and determination, and their offensive became more fierce.In the singing and motivation of "You will never walk alone" that stirred up the audience, the Red Legion set off the final offensive climax.

Soon, McMaraman got another chance to cross in almost the same position, and his pass found Fowler again-it's a pity that Fowler's last shot was interfered by Parker, and it flew out of the goal frame by a narrow margin.And James, who seemed a little absent-minded in the audience, miraculously resolved a single shot from Ferdinand in the small penalty area at the last moment!

Liverpool, who survived the catastrophe, launched the last offensive at 90 minutes. The busy Barnes and Rush collided in the opponent's penalty area, but Barnes, who woke up earlier than the opponent's defender, passed the ball to the left, where no one was marking, and Collymore was waiting!As a result, Coreymore shot a cold shot with his left foot and opened Newcastle's gate!

This is a classic lore!Liverpool 4 to 3 Newcastle, the Red Army fought back bravely under the difficult situation of falling behind twice, and finally reversed the opponent before the end of the game!
After Newcastle lost this game, the initiative to compete for the league title was completely lost.

Now, the Magpies will depend on Manchester United's face, and they can only imagine that Manchester United will also suffer accidents and defeats. "Poor Keegan slumped under the pitchboard, unable to believe what was in front of him, and unwilling to accept the defeat.

However, football is so cruel! "The reporters on the sidelines noticed Keegan's gaffe. Now they have changed from a blower in the middle of the season to a crow's mouth. The world is so cold!
After this campaign, Newcastle completely lost the top position.Even counting Newcastle's victory in the make-up match, Manchester United secured the top spot for the first time.

Under Newcastle's two-game losing streak, the advantage of one less game has been lost.

Now the situation in the league has become favorable to Manchester United, and Ferguson's declaration of winning the championship is deafening.

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In the 34th round, Manchester United beat Coventry 1-0 at home, while Dalglish's Blackburn beat Newcastle 2-1 at home. The Magpies have lost three games in a row against Arsenal, Liverpool and Blackburn.

The score once again widened to 6 points, and Newcastle's hopes of winning the championship basically came to naught.

Poor Keegan, and a bunch of dejected Newcastle players in front of the TV cameras...

(End of this chapter)