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Maguire knocked away Rashford and squeezed Lukaku away. The two defenses were very exciting.

And this scene has become the norm in the first half of the game.

In the penalty area, Manchester United players inevitably encountered Maguire's tough defense.

And without exception, they were all suppressed by their opponents' bodies and failed to make the best attacking moves.

Coupled with the assistance of veteran captain Morgan, these two strong central defenders caused Manchester United to suffer.

Lingard, Pogba and other players fired shots from the outside, seeking more changes.

However, Schmeichel's performance today was also superb, connecting high and blocking low, trying to keep the goal.

At the end of the first half, neither side scored a goal.

For Leicester City, this was only expected.

But for Mourinho, this is not a good result.

With two consecutive league wins, he hopes the momentum can continue.

Especially facing Leicester City, which is now greatly reduced in strength, he hopes to win.

But today's Leicester City defense gave his team too much trouble.

Especially Maguire.

In the player tunnel, Perrin suddenly said: "Jose, I remember you arranged for the scouting team to pay close attention to Maguire a few days ago."

Mourinho nodded: "That's right."

Perrin: "I thought you were just preparing for the next round of opponents."

Mourinho: "Is there a 'but' next?"

Perrin: "That's right! But now I feel that you must have other ideas!"

Mourinho smiled: "Our cooperation is becoming more and more tacit. You are right. In addition to inspecting the opponent, I also hope that the team can track this young man in advance, because I think he is good. "

Perrin also agreed: "Seeing him, I seem to see the Ferdinand of the past. They are equally good. If Manchester United can have such a big man in front of the goal, it will be a great deterrent to the enemy. I am also very optimistic about him!"

The two high-fived and laughed.

In the dressing room, the players were also discussing Leicester City's defense, especially Maguire.

"That big man is so powerful. It feels like he can block half of the goal."

"That's true. Especially when I was shooting from long range, I felt that he had blocked the shooting angle."

"What a great guy."

"We are in a lot of trouble in this game."

At this time Mourinho entered the locker room, the players stopped discussing and all looked at him.

Perrin closed the door and the whole world fell silent.

Looking around, Mourinho didn't look anxious, not anxious because he didn't score in the first half.

“Guys, we did a great job offensively in the first half and I have to give you guys credit.

“Even if you didn’t score, you had many wonderful combinations and shots, which was good.

“The lack of goals was not due to your mistakes, but to the strength of the opponent’s defense.

"Maguire and Morgan, such a strong combination, is too strong.

“Even my favorite center Drogba in his prime, there was no guarantee that he would be able to defeat these two big men.

“However, we are not without options.

"I don't know if you have noticed that Maguire's turning speed is very slow.

“It’s really his big shortcoming!

“In the second half, I asked the midfielders to pass more through balls and increase their running speed in the frontcourt!

"Use speed to break down their defenses!

“The goal must be not far away!

"Believe you, no problem!"

Mourinho's words made the players feel like they were enlightened.

Yes, Maguires only showed their physical advantage in the first half, but such strong central defenders often make mistakes due to slow reactions.

In this case, then in the second half, fight from behind!

In the second half, the game changed sides and it was Leicester City who still took the lead.

Mahrez cut inside at the beginning to avoid confrontation with Xia Xing.

He rushed to a position about 30 meters away from the goal and decisively volleyed!

The angle of the ball is tricky!

De Gea flew into the air and hit the ball with one palm!

Successful rescue!

Albrighton took the corner kick and the ball passed to the center of the penalty area.

This time Leicester City players grabbed the point!

It's Maguire!

He rushed to the frontcourt and hit the goal with a header!

Overpowering the equally tall Smallin!

The ball hit the crossbar hard and bounced out of the baseline!

Old Trafford was in shock!

Too dangerous!

This time even Mourinho was sweating on the sidelines.

This big man actually has the ability to assist?

How dangerous...

Although he is a strong opponent, Mourinho still loves him in his heart.

This winter, or next summer at the latest, I will definitely recruit this big man under my command!

After two consecutive attacks, Manchester United tried to keep the goal clean.

Next it was Manchester United's turn to perform.

With the coach's instructions, Manchester United midfielders began to choose more direct passes and play behind the ball.

In the 57th minute of the game, Xia Xing's through ball penetrated Leicester City's defense.

Rashford successfully countered offside and shot from the penalty area!

The ball slides out!

Just a little bit off!

Soon, Xia Xing made another midfield dispatch and handed the ball to Pogba who was penetrating forward!

Pogba also chose a through ball!

This pass accurately crossed the gap between Fox and Morgan and found Lukaku!

Lukaku rushed into the penalty area and shot!

Schmeichel used both fists to block the ball head-on!

Keep the goal intact!

Although the ball was not lost, the situation in front of Leicester City's goal was getting more and more dangerous.

In the 68th minute of the game, Manchester United finally got another good chance.

It was still Xia Xing who passed the ball on the left and tore through the defense.

A low pass!

The ball accurately bypassed Simpson and Maguire!

There was a sudden angle of rotation behind Maguire!

Lukaku just inserted between Maguire and Morgan!

Calmly pushed the ball in the penalty area!

The ball went into the net!

1-0!

Manchester United finally took the lead!

This goal was not easy!

Xia Xing's wonderful pass bypassed half of Leicester City's defense line!

Wonderful!

Manchester United's attack is not over yet!

In the 75th minute of the game, just after the two sides made substitutions and the formation was still adapting to the new players, Xia Xing suddenly started!

On the left side, he started to accelerate!

Mahrez rushed up, but he had no more energy!

Xia Xing directly knocked him away with his body!

Andy King made a horizontal defensive move!

Xia Xing used his speed to get rid of him!

Simpson rushed up!

Xia Xing cut inside!

Changed direction again and rushed into the penalty area!

Maguire got on his body and knocked into Xia Xing!

Xia Xing poked the ball forward lightly, and the ball passed through Maguire's legs!

It was a crotch pass!

Going around the strong man on the opposite side, he received the ball!

In the near corner, he kicked and shot!

Schmeichel waved his hands vigorously, trying to block it!

But he was still powerless!

The ball hit the top corner of the net!

2-0!

Manchester United scored another goal!

This was Xia Xing's performance alone!

Using his personal ability, he tore through the entire defense line of Leicester City!

He was like a god descending from the sky!