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In the 60th minute of the second half, Mourinho simply used up three substitutions.

Ibrahimovic, Rooney and Carrick were replaced again.

This season, Mourinho will let the three veterans rest as long as the game is stable.

In his tactical system, as long as these three can maintain a good state, he hopes to let them start.

Mourinho also pays special attention to the physical fitness of the veterans.

As long as there is a chance, let the three veterans have a good rest.

In this case, the three also understand the coach's painstaking efforts and are grateful in their hearts.

Even if the three are off the court, Xia Xing and Pogba are still on the court.

There are also Manchester United youth training talents Rashford, Lingard and other players who came on as substitutes.

Next, the goals continued.

Two substitutes scored one goal each, and Manchester United finally fixed the score at 5 to 2.

Such a result is quite cruel for Saint-Etienne.

However, thinking that their opponent is such a powerful Manchester United, French fans are also relieved.

There is the Ballon d'Or winner Xia Xing, the billionaire Pogba, the former No. 1 player in Ligue 1 Ibrahimovic, Rooney, Carrick...

It is reasonable for such a team to beat us.

In the end, the French dark horse regretfully left the Europa League stage.

And Manchester United continued to advance triumphantly.

In the draw two days later, Manchester United's quarter-final opponent was announced.

Rostov from the Russian Premier League.

This opponent is stronger than Saint-Etienne, but Manchester United players did not take it seriously at all.

The Europa League quarter-finals are just around the corner!

Although Manchester United players are ready for the European war, they still have several important games to play.

Three days after winning Saint-Etienne, Manchester United ushered in one of the highlights of this season's league - the second round of Manchester derby.

And three days after this game, Manchester United will usher in the first championship battle of this season - the League Cup final.

Both games are very important.

If it were someone else, with a ten-point lead in the league, they might rotate appropriately and focus their absolute energy on the League Cup final.

After all, playing against Manchester City is just a Premier League game, and it’s no big deal even if they lose.

The League Cup final is the most important.

But Mourinho is just the opposite.

In this League Cup final, Mourinho played with all the main players!

Even though their players had just experienced a Europa League game, Mourinho still did not choose to rotate!

On the training ground, he told the players seriously: "If you want to rest, wait until you beat Manchester City before you rest!"

The players also looked serious and responded to Mourinho with shouts!

"Go beat Manchester City!"

On February 26, three days after the second leg of Manchester United's Europa League round of 16, Manchester United finally ushered in this heavyweight contest.

Facing the full main lineup of Guardiola, Mourinho also went all out.

In fact, in Mourinho's mind, the Manchester derby is only secondary.

The main reason why he had to go all out in this game was that he wanted to beat Guardiola.

This pair of old partners, old friends, and old rivals reunited in the Premier League.

For both sides, they were looking forward to victory.

The competition between Real Madrid and Barcelona was not enough, this game continued!

On the sidelines, Mourinho shook hands with Guardiola, and it seemed that the two had a good chat.

But everyone knew that each of them was holding back a lot of energy.

"Man, you are in good shape recently. You are far ahead in the Premier League and have entered the round of 16 in the Europa League."

"You are not bad either, huh."

"But your lead in this game will be reduced to 7 points, Manchester City will win."

"Absolutely impossible, Manchester United's lead will soon become 13 points!"

"Then let's wait and see."

Mourinho is still strong, and Guardiola is also very tough.

This pair of familiar opponents will fight again!

The referee whistled and the game began!

In this game, both Manchester United and Manchester City lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Manchester United played with all its main players, including Xia Xing, Pogba, Rooney, Ibrahimovic and other players.

The same was true for Manchester City, with Aguero, De Bruyne, Sane, Sterling, Yaya Toure and other players all starting.

Such a spark-filled collision started from the first minute!

The last time they played against each other, Manchester United defeated Manchester City 4-2.

Xia Xing made three assists and one shot, and was the absolute star of Manchester United.

Xia Xing was still very active in this game.

Against Manchester City, Xia Xing often played at the top level.

Even when he did not return to Manchester United, it was the same when he played for Leicester City.

Is this the Red Devils blood flowing in his body?

As soon as the game started, Xia Xing started the game with a critical strike!

Controlling the ball in the midfield, he suddenly dribbled the ball along the middle!

Carrick went to the left to make up for the position, leaving the middle to Xia Xing!

Xia Xing passed the ball to Pogba, Pogba made a short pass forward, and Xia Xing accelerated to receive the ball!

The two made a wonderful two-on-one cooperation!

About 37 meters away from the goal, Xia Xing did not wait for Pogba to sprint forward and catch the ball again, but shot directly!

The ball cut through the sky and went straight into the far corner of the goal!

1-0!

Manchester United scored the first goal!

Break the deadlock!

This was only the 9th minute of the game!

But Manchester City was not to be trifled with.

As the third place in the league, they still maintain their expectations for the league championship.

In the 18th minute of the game, Aguero received a half-high ball from De Bruyne and poked the ball into the net in front of the goal!

1 to 1!

The two sides are back on the same starting line!

In the next period of time, the two sides started a head-on confrontation in the midfield.

Especially Manchester City, the confrontation today was particularly fierce.

Guardiola is a technical style of play, emphasizing passing and control, but even so, his Manchester City players are not afraid of physical confrontation at all!

In the midfield position, Yaya Toure and Fernandinho swept, putting Manchester United's midfield and frontcourt attack under great pressure.

Both of them have first-class physical fitness, excellent speed and strength, and their defensive ability is also world-class.

Such a top double midfielder is really enviable.

However, on the Manchester United side, Mourinho's deployment today is also very targeted.

Veteran Carrick did not start, and the strong Fellaini partnered with Xia Xing.

Compared with their opponents, these two players also have first-class physical fitness and excellent defensive ability.

Especially Xia Xing, his technical characteristics are more obvious.

Not only can he steal the ball, but he can also pass the ball quickly, causing threats.

In the 40th minute of the first half, Xia Xing decisively kicked the ball, causing De Bruyne, who was dribbling forward, to stumble and the ball was poked!

Fellaini next to him quickly followed up and passed the ball diagonally to the left!

At this time, Rooney cruised to the left, received the ball, and knocked it horizontally!

Pogba inserted from the back row!

He kicked and shot!

The ball hit the net!

2 to 1!

Manchester United scored another goal!

Wonderful cooperation!