Star Card System

Returning to Manchester, Mourinho felt tired.

Since winning the Champions League against Besiktas, he has been traveling around.

The draw ceremony for the Champions League quarter-finals and the FIFA Ballon d'Or awards kept Mourinho busy.

Now that I'm finally back in Manchester, I can finally prepare for the next game.

But having said that, although Mourinho is not at home, Manchester United's coaching staff is not idle.

Because next, they are about to face the most important Premier League game of the season.

Manchester derby!

As of now, Manchester United maintains a winning streak and ranks first in the standings.

Manchester City are close behind with five points separated.

Tottenham, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and other teams followed closely behind.

Looking at this situation, this season has become the rhythm of the Manchester duo competing for the championship.

In the last 20 days of 2017, Manchester United will play 7 games.

Six Premier League games and one EFL Cup game.

On December 11, in the sixteenth round of the Premier League, the Manchester Derby will be played at home.

December 14th, the seventeenth round of the Premier League, a home game against Bournemouth.

December 17th, the 18th round of the Premier League, away game against West Brom.

December 21, EFL Cup quarter-finals, away game against Leeds United.

On December 24, the 19th round of the Premier League was an away game against Burnley.

On December 27, in the twentieth round of the Premier League, they faced Leicester City at home.

December 31st, the 21st round of the Premier League, a home game against Southampton.

This intensive Christmas schedule is a headache for every Premier League coach and player.

All other leagues are about to enter the winter break, and only the Premier League is still fighting fiercely.

And this Manchester derby is the prelude to it all.

On the evening of December 11, night fell.

But even so, the whole city is still filled with red and blue colors.

Especially near Old Trafford, red and blue have surrounded the entire stadium.

Just like two liquids that are not miscible with each other, red and blue consciously separate camps and stand in their respective fields.

There were arguments, loud cheers, and maybe a few drunken skirmishes.

But none of this matters.

The important thing is that everyone is looking forward to this Manchester derby.

Manchester City arrived some time earlier, but it took them nearly twenty minutes to get from outside the stadium to inside.

Countless fans chanted their names.

There are shouts of adoration and abuse and hostility.

But they are used to it.

Because Manchester United players also had such a welcome ceremony later.

After entering the stadium, Guardiola discovered that Mourinho's team had arrived.

"Jose."

"Josep."

"We met so soon."

"Well, today is definitely more interesting than the Champions League knockout draw."

"It's hard to say whether it's interesting or not. It mainly depends on the results."

"I also find it interesting that the results are not good in time."

"Do you really think so?"

"Yes, because I love football and you love winning even more."

"Oh? What you said is just like the two superstars that the two of us have led."

"Haha, yes. But now you have another superstar in your hands. I really envy you."

"It's not my charisma that attracts so many geniuses."

"But I also have a super talent. Although he is not taken seriously in other teams, in Manchester City, he is definitely capable of becoming the best midfielder in the world."

"Okay, you're starting to get weird, aren't you? I'm too lazy to pay attention to you."

"Haha, I wish you all the best today."

Mourinho didn't reply, shrugged, turned and walked back to his area.

A topic about De Bruyne, that bald guy talks about it every day.

Tsk, too lazy to pay attention to him.

In fact, Mourinho didn't know that De Bruyne's topic was not only mentioned by Guardiola, but also by Carragher in the live broadcast room.

Carragher would laugh at Mourinho every time the two teams met.

“The Manchester Derby is my second most anticipated Premier League match every season.

“The first one is of course the Double Red Club.

"After all, I really like watching Manchester United being beaten by their opponents.

“Manchester United met Manchester City again in this game, and there doesn’t seem to be much difference in terms of strength between the two sides.

“But I’m definitely more optimistic about Manchester City!

“Guardiola’s football is pleasing to the eye and much better than Mourinho’s defensive football!

"I feel now that if Xiao had transferred to Manchester City last season, he would have even edged out Ronaldo to win the championship at the FIFA celebrations a few days ago.

"After all, Manchester City has a bigger stage. They had the Champions League last season, and their offensive football will give them more room to play.

"If xia goes to Manchester City, Guardiola will definitely unleash his offensive talents.

"Scoring more goals in the Champions League will bring xia's historical status to a higher level.

"After all, Manchester City has many passing masters in the midfield, which is a level higher than Manchester United.

"David Silva is a Spanish genius, good at passing, controlling and dribbling. He is the technical leader of Manchester City.

"Players such as Gundogan and Bernardo Silva also have strong passing ability.

"Of course, now this Manchester City, of course, De Bruyne's name is indispensable.

"He is the cornerstone of Manchester City's midfield and a world-class passer.

"He didn't get many chances to play in Mourinho's Chelsea team.

“But in Manchester City, he grew into a world-class star!

“This is Guardiola’s super coach attribute!”

Listening to his partner praising Manchester City and Guardiola, Alan Shearer on the side couldn’t sit still.

“Man, that’s enough, there’s no need to be so exaggerated.

“As for the De Bruyne issue, everyone knows what’s going on.

“At the beginning, Chelsea had a group of talented midfielders such as Hazard and Oscar.

“How could it be De Bruyne’s turn to play?

“And Mourinho also helped De Bruyne to be loaned out, giving him the opportunity to train, which is also fine.

“You guys, really, you blacken Manchester United when you see it.

“If you say Mourinho can’t train people, look at Manchester United this season, how many talented players has he brought out?

"Rashford, McTominay, Lindelof, Bailly, and of course Xia..."

Carragher: "They were all trained in their respective youth training camps, Xia was trained in Leicester City, and Mourinho just used him."

Alan Shearer shook his head.

"Okay, you are right, I won't bother with you.

"Next, let's take a look at the starting lineups of both sides today.

"For Manchester United, all the main players will play, still in the 4-2-3-1 formation,

"Goalkeeper De Gea,

"Four defenders Ashley Young, Smalling, Rojo, Valencia,

"Double defensive midfielders Matic and Pogba,

"Three front midfielders Xia Xing, Rooney and Rashford,

"Center forward Lukaku.

"Manchester City has a 4-3-3 attacking formation,

"Goalkeeper Ederson,

"Four defenders: Delph, Kompany, Otamendi, Kyle Walker,

"Three midfielders: David Silva, Fernandinho, De Bruyne,

"Three forwards: Sane, Jesus, Sterling.

"On the bench are Gundogan, Aguero, Danilo, Bernardo Silva and other players.

"Both sides are determined to win this game, and it will be exciting!" (End of this chapter)