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In the first official game after landing in Manchester United, he performed a hat trick.

This is just like a dream.

Sanchez was very excited!

Even though he was usually taciturn and cold, he was still smiling at this time!

This is really great!

At this moment, he admired Xia Xing very much!

Such a good teammate is what I pursue!

It was definitely the right decision for me to join Manchester United!

Hugging Xia Xing tightly, enjoying the applause and cheers from Old Trafford!

It was really great!

The first half of the game was over, and Manchester United led 3-0.

During the halftime break, Mourinho praised the performance of the whole team.

Especially praised Sanchez.

This made Sanchez very happy.

But soon he was a little depressed.

Because Xia Xing was replaced.

Xia Xing had expected that he would be replaced, after all, it was just an ordinary cup game.

But Sanchez was a little worried.

Without Xia Xing, who would pass the ball to him?

You know, at least there was Ozil when we were at Arsenal.

Although that guy was a bitch, he was really good at passing the ball.

Forget it, without Xia Xing, I'll just do it alone!

At the beginning of the second half, Sanchez started to work alone.

Several consecutive breakthroughs posed a great threat.

But the goal conversion rate was very low.

It was not until the 74th minute of the game that he created a goal.

After the shot was saved by goalkeeper Carson, Martial's supplementary shot went into the net.

4-0, Manchester United scored another goal.

And until the end of the game, Sanchez failed to expand his personal goal data.

In the end, Manchester United defeated Derby County 4-0 and won a cup victory.

That night, Xia Xing invited Nugent to stay at his home, and the two talked all night.

Talking about the past of Leicester City, the two couldn't help laughing.

Talking about the current predicament of Leicester City, the two sighed.

But this is football, this is life.

There will always be ups and downs, no one will always be smooth.

"You meet often, next time you see those old guys, say hello for me and tell them I miss them."

"No problem!"

The taxi carrying Nugent drove away, and Xia Xing stood outside the door with some sighs.

The past years were really wonderful.

Even though he has returned to Manchester United and has received excellent treatment, those days when he once fought together with bare hands are still missed.

Nugent is right, Xia Xing does often meet with old friends from the Blue Fox.

For example, they will meet again in a few days.

On January 6, they won the FA Cup and entered the next round, and the journey continued.

On January 10, Manchester United will play in the League Cup again.

The opponent in the two-round semi-final is Leicester City.

Leicester City has experienced turmoil this season, but they have been on the right track after the change of coach.

The league ranking is already in the upper middle, and they are working hard for a place in the European war.

But for them, if they want to fight for the Champions League opportunity, they can only play in the domestic cup stage.

Go all out in the FA Cup, and win the League Cup.

Mahrez has made great contributions to reaching the semi-finals of the League Cup this season.

In the current Leicester City team, Mahrez and Vardy are the absolute offensive core.

The wonderful cooperation between the two complements each other.

Vardy's super fast horse attribute, sharp counterattack; Mahrez's top dribbling talent, excellent passing and control.

More than half of Leicester City's goals this season are related to these two people.

But it is also a pity that Leicester City only has these two super attackers.

Xia Xing left, Van Persie left, Drinkwater left...

The core offensive players of the former five-time champions are gone, and it is not easy for Leicester City to not return to the ranks of relegation teams.

In this game, Manchester United visited the King Power Stadium, and they were applauded by the home fans again.

But everyone knows that the applause is still mainly for Xia Xing.

As the former third captain of Leicester City, the hero of the promotion to the Super League, and the core of the five-time champion, Xia Xing has not played for Leicester City for a long time, but he has become a city hero.

Three years, one step a year, helping Leicester City fans realize their dreams.

Even dreams dare not think of.

It is so rare to have such courtesy when returning to the old club.

Looking at the affection of former Leicester City teammates to Xia Xing on the court, Sanchez, who was warming up on the side, was very envious.

It's great.

I wonder if I can get this kind of treatment when I return to the Emirates Stadium one day?

Maybe, as long as I am not booed, it's good enough...

Both sides warmed up with all their strength, returned to the locker room to listen to the coach's final instructions, and ran back to the court quickly.

The referee whistled and the game began!

From the first minute, Leicester City clearly took the initiative!

For Manchester United, this is just one of their many championship battles, even the most inconspicuous one.

Whether it is the league or the Champions League, the championship is heavyweight.

Even the FA Cup is more meaningful than the League Cup.

But for Leicester City, this FA Cup is their top championship.

They must go all out!

Leicester City, who pressed hard, created four shooting opportunities in the first ten minutes!

Romero made high and low blocks to keep the goal intact!

In this game, Manchester United still rotated the lineup and did not send out all the main players.

Especially Lukaku, Pogba and other main players are still sitting on the bench.

Mourinho has long told the players that even if the domestic cup competition reaches the end, there will not be too many adjustments to the lineup.

Still let the substitutes and young players who usually play less games appear.

This is the promise the Portuguese made to the players.

So on the field today, except for Xia Xing and Sanchez, the two absolute main players, the others are substitutes and rotation players.

So facing the fierce attack of Leicester City, Manchester United is also under great pressure.

However, Mourinho is not in a hurry, because he has anticipated this situation.

So in this game, Manchester United mainly defended steadily and did not even rush to counterattack.

Especially Xia Xing, retreated to the front of the penalty area to organize defense.

In this away game, Mourinho can even accept a draw.

After all, the next home game is more certain.

At the King Power Stadium, if Leicester City cannot attack for a long time, they will be more anxious and will also reveal flaws.

At that time, we will rely on the players' personal abilities to seek a quick counterattack and a fatal blow.

This is Mourinho's tactical idea.

In the end, the trend of this game was exactly as he expected.

Neither side was able to score in the first half. In the second half, Leicester City became more and more anxious and had more and more loopholes in the defense.

In the 75th minute of the game, Xia Xing suddenly moved forward and directly knocked away Mahrez who was dribbling the ball!

The ball was changed, and Manchester United's counterattack came!

Xia Xing did not hesitate and rushed to the Leicester City half with the ball!

Using speed and skills to shake off two defensive players, he kicked and shot 35 meters away from the goal!

The ball blasted into the net!

1-0!

Manchester United opened the scoring!

Manchester United players on the court hugged excitedly, but Xia Xing remained silent and did not celebrate.

Vardy, not far away, looked in the direction of his former teammates and sighed softly.

It's amazing, you scored a goal... (End of this chapter)