The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

During the time when Luo Lie accompanied Zhang Yiyi to participate in the London Fashion Week, Manchester United played two more rounds of the Premier League:

First, on April 15, Manchester United played a make-up match against Leicester City away.

Manchester United, who traveled to the King Power Stadium, made some adjustments to the starting lineup:

Manchester United lineup: Goalkeeper: David De Gea (captain)

Defenders: Theo Fernandez, Josh Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, Ashraf Hakimi

Midfielders: Rodrigo Hernandez, Dani Olmo, Bruno Fernandez

Forwards: Jamal Musiala, Erling Haaland, Cody Gakpo

After the start of this game, Leicester City took the lead in launching an attack. Their players relied on their excellent ball control skills to launch a fierce offensive in Manchester United's half. However, Manchester United's defense, composed of Theo Fernandez, Joshko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias and Ashraf Hakimi, was like a solid wall, resisting Leicester City's attack again and again.

Theo Fernandez was very active in defense, and he kept pressing and did not give the opponent players an easy chance to get the ball. Joshko Gvardiol took advantage of his excellent physical fitness to gain the upper hand in the fight for high balls. Ruben Dias calmly commanded the back line, his position and prediction were very accurate, and he promptly resolved the opponent's offensive threats. Ashraf Hakimi relied on his speed advantage to effectively block the opponent's offensive players on the wing.

After resisting Leicester City's opening attack, Manchester United began to gradually control the rhythm of the game. Midfielders Rodrigo Hernandez, Dani Olmo and Bruno Fernandez began to play their roles. Rodrigo Hernandez's pass was precise and creative, and he kept delivering ammunition to the forward line. Dani Olmo was very active in the midfield, and he created more offensive space for his teammates through flexible running. Bruno Fernandez was the organizer of the team's offense. He had a broad vision and could accurately find loopholes in the opponent's defense.

With the outstanding performance of the midfielders, Manchester United's offense began to become sharp. Forward Jamal Musiala showed his outstanding personal ability. He was as fast as lightning and shuttled freely in the opponent's back line.

In an attack in the 25th minute of the first half, Bruno Fernandez sent a wonderful straight pass in the midfield. Jamal Musiala, like a cheetah, passed between the two defenders of the opponent, and then faced the goalkeeper and calmly scored the ball. Manchester United led 1:0.

After the goal, Manchester United's morale was boosted, and they continued to strengthen their offense.

Erling Haaland used his strong body to fight fiercely with the opponent's defender in the penalty area. He kept looking for opportunities to shoot, posing a great threat to the opponent's goal. Cody Gakpo's breakthrough on the wing was also very sharp, and his crosses were of high quality, creating many shooting opportunities for his teammates.

After falling behind, Leicester City also began to strengthen its offense. They adjusted their tactics by constantly changing players and trying to equalize the score. Their offensive players launched fierce long shots at the front of Manchester United's penalty area. David De Gea performed well. He blocked high and low and blocked the opponent's shots again and again.

The whistle at the end of the half sounded, and Manchester United entered the locker room with a 1:0 lead. In the locker room,

Manchester United head coach Mourinho affirmed and encouraged the players' performance in the first half. He said: "Everyone performed very well in the first half, but we can't take it lightly. In the second half, we must continue to strengthen our offense and expand our lead." The players nodded in agreement.

After the start of the second half, Leicester City launched a more fierce attack. Their offensive players created chaos in Manchester United's penalty area, but Manchester United's defenders performed well and did not give the opponent's players an easy chance to shoot.

While defending, Manchester United was also looking for opportunities to attack. In the 68th minute, Jamal Musiala once again showed his killer qualities. Dani Olmo sent a long pass in the midfield, Jamal Musiala inserted at high speed behind the opponent's defender, and then used a beautiful volley to score the ball, Manchester United led 2:0.

This goal completely disrupted the rhythm of Leicester City, and their offense began to become more impatient. Manchester United took the opportunity to strengthen their control of the ball, and they consumed the opponent's physical strength by constantly passing the ball.. Erling Haaland's presence in the penalty area became stronger and stronger, and his header almost changed the score again.

In the final stage of the game, Leicester City launched a final charge. Their offensive players got several good shooting opportunities in Manchester United's penalty area, but David De Gea played well, and he saved the day again and again, ensuring that Manchester United's goal was not lost.

With the referee's three whistles, the game ended, and Manchester United finally defeated Leicester City with a score of 2:0.

After playing the Premier League make-up match away to Leicester City, Manchester United and his team rushed back to Greater Manchester without stopping. On April 19, Manchester United will play against their old rival Brighton Football Club, nicknamed "Seagull", at home at Old Trafford.

On the eve of the upcoming battle between Manchester United and Brighton, the battle alarm between the "old enemies" sounded from the pre-match press conference.

Manchester United coach Mourinho sat on the stage, and his iconic serious expression made people feel an invisible pressure. When asked by reporters about his opinion on the game, Mourinho frowned slightly and said in his low and magnetic voice: "This is Old Trafford, Manchester United's territory. We will deliver an expected victory to the Red Devils Stadium in 90 minutes. Our players are fully prepared. No matter who the opponent is, we have our own tactics and rhythm."

At this time, at Manchester United's training base, Jamal Musiala, the team's striker who scored twice in the last game, heard the speech of head coach Mourinho. He shrugged and said to his teammate Marcus Rashford with a confident smile: "The boss is right, we are not afraid of them. Let them see how powerful we are on the court." Marcus Rashford nodded vigorously, with fighting spirit flashing in his eyes: "Yes, we will break their defense line to pieces."

As soon as the words fell, Brighton head coach Chris Hughton also began his speech at another press conference. Chris Hughton said with a provocative smile: "Manchester United is a strong team, this is undeniable. But on the football field, there is no absolute king. We Brighton are not easy to mess with. We have our tactics and plans, and we will not let Manchester United succeed easily."

In the Brighton locker room, the team's midfielder Gordon Murray frowned and said to the striker Anthony Knockley beside him: "The coach is cheering us up. Although Manchester United is strong, we can't be timid." Anthony Knockley gritted his teeth and clenched his fists: "Yes, we will let them taste our strength at home and can't let them underestimate us."

Here, a reporter conveyed Chris Hughton's words to Mourinho. After hearing this, Mourinho chuckled disdainfully and said, "Every opponent will talk big before the game, but when it comes to the court, it's the strength that speaks. Our Manchester United's strength is not just talk. We have excellent players and a mature tactical system that can't be disrupted casually."

After hearing Mourinho's response, Chris Hughton narrowed his eyes slightly and responded, "Coach Mourinho seems to be very confident in their team, which is a good thing. But football is round, and the results of the game are often unexpected. Our Brighton players also have a strong desire to win. They will go all out on the court and will not be intimidated by the so-called fame."

After hearing these words, Manchester United's defensive general Ruben Dias said angrily, "They are really good at talking. When the time comes, we will let them know how tough we are on the court." Brighton defender Ezekiel Schelotto responded: "We are not afraid of them. We will use tenacious defense to make their attack futile."

Mourinho crossed his arms and said with a hint of sarcasm: "Everyone has the desire to win, but desire alone is not enough. We at Manchester United have accumulated rich experience in many years of battle and know how to perform under various pressures. Brighton wants to challenge us, so they have to show some real skills, not just empty words at the press conference."

Chris Hughton was not to be outdone: "Our Brighton's performance this season is obvious to all. We are not here to make up the numbers. We will prove our value on the field, just like last season, we will not let Manchester United take the victory easily. Coach Mourinho must not underestimate us, otherwise he will pay the price for his contempt."

In the discussions between the players of both sides, the confrontation in the air became more and more intense, as if in this battlefield without gunpowder, heThey have already started the first round of confrontation.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Old Trafford was packed with fans, and the cheers of the fans rose and fell like waves. A passionate Premier League game was about to kick off, with Manchester United playing at home against Brighton. The sun shone on the green field, and every blade of grass seemed to be full of fighting spirit. The players of both sides stood in their respective positions, with firmness and determination in their eyes.

At the beginning of the game, both sides showed a big and open style of play, and the transition between offense and defense was as fast as the tide.

In the eighth minute, the ball was at the feet of Brighton striker Anthony Knockley, who was about to organize an attack. However, at this critical moment, Manchester United's right back Ashraf Hakimi rushed out from the side like a cheetah. His eyes were fixed on the ball, and his body was like a taut spring. He saw the right time at the front of the penalty area, and with a clean sliding tackle, he accurately stole the ball from the feet of Brighton striker Anthony Knockley.

Ashraf Hakimi's feet seemed to have magical power, and the ball seemed to be stuck to his feet. He lowered his head slightly, glanced at the defensive players around him, swayed his body left and right, and began his breakthrough journey with the ball.

Brighton midfielder Gordon Murray rushed over quickly, and Ashraf Hakimi gently dribbled the ball and cleverly passed it from the opponent's feet. Dale Stephens, another Brighton midfielder next to Gordon Murray, saw this and rushed over. Ashraf Hakimi pushed the ball to the outside and then accelerated past him.

Two consecutive Brighton midfielders were easily broken through by Ashraf Hakimi, and Brighton central defender Ben Barkley quickly made up for it. He opened his arms and tried to block Ashraf Hakimi's breakthrough.

Ashraf Hakimi was still not in a hurry. He made an emergency stop and then suddenly started. He used his quick start ability and speed advantage to cause Brighton center back Ben Barkley to lose his position and successfully passed him.

At this time, he had already reached the edge of Brighton's penalty area. He looked up at the situation in the penalty area with sharp eyes. He saw that his right foot suddenly exerted force, lifted the ball high, drew a beautiful arc, and accurately passed it into Brighton's penalty area.

Romelu Lukaku, who was at the forefront of the attack, was like an iron tower, jumping high in the penalty area. His strong body occupied an absolute advantage in the air. His forehead hit the ball hard, making a muffled "bang", and the ball flew towards the goal like a cannonball.

Brighton's goalkeeper Matthew Ryan reacted quickly. His body bounced up like a spring, stretched his arms, and struggled to save the ball. However, the ball did not fly far. Jamal Musiala was like a flash of lightning. With his keen sense of smell and agile body movements, he quickly grabbed the ball. In the blink of an eye, Jamal Musiala did not hesitate at all. With a light push of his right foot, the ball rolled into the dead corner of the goal.

"Goal!" The Old Trafford stadium instantly erupted with deafening cheers. Manchester United, who played at home, led 1:0.