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Xia Xing's shot went into the net, leaving the stadium in silence.

The fans of Solya were expecting the team to win a draw and get a point.

But the cruel reality made it difficult for them to face it.

At this moment, they truly realized the difference between themselves and their opponents.

A lean camel is bigger than a horse.

Even Manchester United, which is in a period of transition and change, is not their match.

The seven-goal disadvantage is too far away.

When the referee blew the final whistle, the score was fixed at 7-0.

The Solya players left the field quickly like they were fleeing, not wanting to stay for a moment.

And the Manchester United players excitedly came to the away fans to thank the expeditionary army for their support.

They won this game heartily.

After two group matches in the Europa League, Manchester United not only won two consecutive games, but also had a double-digit goal difference, far ahead in the group standings.

If there are no special circumstances, their first place in the group will be a sure win.

For the Red Devils, the real challenge will only come in the knockout stage.

Before the knockout stage in February next year, the most important thing for Manchester United is to grab points in the league.

Only by getting more league points can they have more rotation confidence in the dense schedule of the European war.

For Manchester United, how to rotate reasonably is one of Mourinho's most difficult topics this season.

Now, they are facing the nearest choice.

On September 30, Manchester United just finished the Europa League group stage in Ukraine.

On October 2, the seventh round of the Premier League will start.

Fortunately, this time it is at home, otherwise, not to mention the players, even Mourinho will not have time to settle down.

Fortunately, the opponent this time is Stoke City, which is weaker, otherwise Manchester United will face big trouble.

But even so, it is difficult for them to play this game.

Mourinho adjusted all the players who just played in the Europa League to the main starting lineup.

This game is completely a rotation lineup.

Xia Xing asked to start again, and Mourinho refused again.

"I can put you on the bench. If the team needs you, I will definitely send you on the field. You have to trust your teammates."

Okay, I have to trust my teammates.

Xia Xing could only follow the arrangement.

In the end, Manchester United fielded a full substitute lineup for this game.

Stoke City played with all the main players.

Facing the exhausted Manchester United, Stoke City is looking forward to getting points at Old Trafford.

Although their league ranking is in the middle this season and their game status has been ups and downs, if they are in good shape, they will be a tough guy that Arsenal and Chelsea can't bite off.

There are tall Crouch and former Barcelona genius Bojan on the front line.

There is No. 10 player Arnautovic in the midfield and Shaqiri with excellent personal ability.

There is Grant who is in great form this season on the goal line.

Stoke City is not weak in this game.

After the game started, facing Manchester United's second team, Stoke City launched a fierce attack.

Soon after the start, Crouch received a cross from Shaqiri and headed the ball in the penalty area.

Overwhelmed central defender Rojo!

Romero jumped up with all his strength and blocked the ball with his fingertips!

Stoke City almost grabbed the opening!

Next, their central attack was fierce, and they took turns to suppress.

Shaqiri's breakthrough ability and passing ability are both first-class in the Premier League.

Last season, Stoke City spent 17 million euros to buy him from Inter Milan, and he instantly became the team's thigh.

This season has ushered in an explosion.

At the age of 25, he is called the "Swiss Messi".

His performance in this game deserves this nickname.

On the right side, his technical characteristics were brought to the extreme.

Continuous dribbling and short passes made Manchester United's side defense very difficult.

Midfielders Fellaini and Schneiderlin were teased by him.

There is also the shadow striker Arnautovic, who played at a world-class level in this game.

His passing is first-class, the ball control is also great, and the attack from the back row is even more unique.

In the 19th minute of the game, a wonderful cooperation between the two created a killing opportunity.

Crouch was the pillar in the middle, and Bojan quickly interspersed on the side, forming a classic striker combination of one tall and one fast.

They attracted most of Manchester United's defensive attention.

At this moment, Shaqiri passed the ball!

But it was not to the two of them, but to a roundabout pass, straight to the far end of the penalty area!

Arnautovic quickly moved forward, jumped high at the back point, and headed the ball!

The ball hit the net hard!

It was too close to the goal!

Romero had no choice this time!

The ball went in!

1-0!

Stoke City scored the first goal!

This goal made them very happy!

With a ball in hand, it was easy to play next!

Manchester United quickly counterattacked and wanted to equalize as soon as possible, but Stoke City's defense was very solid and it was difficult to tear through the defense line.

Until the end of the first half, Manchester United failed to score.

And just as the second half began, Stoke City's attack came again!

This time it was Shaqiri's breakthrough again!

He shook off two Manchester United defenders in a row!

Rashford who was returning to defense and Luke Shaw who was trying to steal the ball failed to successfully steal the ball!

In the corner of the penalty area, Shaqiri shot!

The ball hit the crossbar and bounced out of the bottom line!

Stoke City missed a good opportunity to expand the score!

In the live broadcast room, Carragher was particularly excited today.

Seeing Shaqiri fail to score, he covered his head with regret.

"What a pity!

"If this ball can be scored, then this game can be declared over early!

"At the end of a wave of intensive operations, Manchester United finally failed to withstand the pressure.

"After all, their substitute lineup is quite different from the main lineup, and it is impossible to maintain the same top offensive power.

"At least facing a talented player like Shaqiri, Manchester United players are powerless today.

"This player is really good. As the former captain of Liverpool, I sincerely suggest that Liverpool sign him.

"He is very suitable for Liverpool, believe me!"

Carragher was chatting excitedly in the live broadcast room, and Mourinho frowned on the sidelines of the court.

Now the team is in trouble.

What to do?

Substitution?

Or simply adjust the formation and add offensive players?

But if so, the defensive ability will definitely decline.

At this stage, it is impossible to defend Shaqiri and Arnautovic. If the defenders are reduced, it will be even more troublesome...

At this time, a voice came from behind.

"Coach, let me play! I have already seen the problem of Stoke City!"

"Hmm?"

"Please rest assured, give me 30 minutes, I will definitely lead the team to turn defeat into victory!"

"Okay!"

Mourinho made a decisive substitution.

No. 28 Schneiderlin off, No. 7 Xia Xing on!

After Xia Xing came on, his position seemed very erratic.

Although he was on the left, he often leaned towards the middle.

Shaqiri received the ball, and he wanted to speed up along the left.

But Xia Xing went straight to the body!

He knocked away the "Swiss Messi" in one go!

Then, a long pass went straight to the right!

Hit the gap between the two defenders!

The ball accurately passed through the defense and found Martial who was advancing!

Martial quickly received the ball and decisively shot on the penalty area line!

The ball went straight into the dead corner!

The ball went in!

1 to 1!

Manchester United equalized the score!

Xia Xing came on as a substitute and contributed a wonderful assist with his first pass!

One sword to the throat!