Star Card System

This night belongs to Manchester United fans.

Their beloved team defended the Premier League title.

This feeling is great.

Although they know that it is only a matter of time for the team to defend the title, they are still in a good mood when they win the championship.

Fireworks were set off in countless squares in Manchester, and the night was extremely lively.

However, there are always some unhappy trolls on the Internet.

Manchester City fans: "Just these few fireworks? It's far worse than when we won the championship before, haha."

Manchester United fans: "No, no, no, we are just saving a little, after all, we still have to celebrate the FA Cup and Champions League."

Manchester City fans: "..."

It feels great to win the championship.

But for Manchester United players, the real challenge has just begun.

Four days after defeating Bournemouth, Manchester United ushered in the next final ticket competition.

FA Cup semi-finals.

At Old Trafford, Manchester United faced Brighton, who came to challenge.

As a relegation team this season, Brighton has basically achieved its relegation goal ahead of schedule.

With three games left, they are seven league points ahead of Swansea, which is fourth from the bottom.

Unless Swansea wins three games in a row, it is possible to surpass Brighton.

And Huddersfield and Southampton also need to win consecutively to dethrone Brighton, which ranks 15th.

But Brighton is not worried.

If they have the ability to score points, wouldn't they have won and scored points earlier?

What are they waiting for?

So, after completing the relegation task ahead of schedule this season, the next goal is to strive to create a miracle on the FA Cup stage.

Before, they defeated the top teams in the Premier League one after another, especially the victory over Tottenham, a wonderful 2-0 victory, a complete victory over the London team, and entered the semi-finals.

Now, they have encountered a stronger opponent-Manchester United.

It is simply too difficult to beat Manchester United.

However, their Ghanaian coach Hughton's answer to the media was neither humble nor arrogant.

"It's not easy to beat Manchester United, but is it easy to beat the previous team? Brighton can get to where it is now, relying on tenacious willpower and fighting spirit to create miracles. In this game, we still try our best and strive for victory!"

Facing the powerful Manchester United, Hughton never gave up hope.

As a 60-year-old coach, Hughton has been in the Premier League for many years.

He has played for Tottenham for many years and became the head coach of Tottenham's youth team in 1993.

In 2008, he officially became a first-team coach and coached Newcastle.

He also left his footprints in Birmingham and Norwich.

In the summer of 2014, he came to Brighton and became the head coach of Brighton.

He led the team to the Super League last season and successfully stayed in the league this season. He made an indispensable contribution and is the hero of the team.

And in the FA Cup, he still has the opportunity to create a bigger miracle.

Even Mourinho respects the old Ghanaian coach very much.

The two had a friendly conversation on the sidelines, as if this was not a bayonet contest, but a friendly match.

The friendship between the two teams is not only at the coaching level, but also at the player level.

On the court, Xia Xing was also chatting with two current Brighton players and former teammates.

Conokate, Leicester City striker, Xia Xing's former friend.

In the summer of 2015, he left Leicester City for the starting position and joined Brighton.

Although he got the starting position, he missed the season of Leicester City's miracle, which is quite regrettable.

And with constant injuries, his condition has always been unstable and has not reached his best condition.

Another old teammate is the Argentine Ulloa.

He transferred from Brighton to Leicester City in 2014 and is a witness to the Leicester City miracle.

However, with the departure of stars such as Xia Xing and Kante, the team's condition has also declined.

Ulloa's position in the team cannot be guaranteed. He left Leicester City on loan this winter and came to Brighton.

But he still hasn't found his best condition here.

The two old teammates who are not so happy look at Xia Xing, who is thriving in front of them, with infinite emotion.

"Xia, I'm lucky to have had the opportunity to be your teammate."

"Yeah, I didn't expect that I have a friend who won the Ballon d'Or, haha."

Xia Xing patted the two on the shoulders and said some encouraging words.

But he knew it in his heart.

Cruel competition, this is the truth of football...

Mourinho did not send out a few main players in this game against Brighton.

The substitute lineup is still the main one.

And today is also a rare three captains in the same frame.

Xia Xing and Carrick partnered, Rooney rushed forward, and Martial and Mata were beside him.

Facing Brighton, Manchester United was full of confidence in this game.

And the progress of the game was just as they imagined.

In the 12th minute of the game, Xia Xing got the ball in the midfield, and shook off the defense with two consecutive pull-and-get-away moves.

A long diagonal pass, looking for Rooney!

Rooney quickly moved forward and volleyed outside the penalty area!

The ball hit the net!

1 to 0!

Manchester United scored the first goal!

Fifteen minutes later, Xia Xing made another cross from the left.

This time, Xia Xing still used his dribbling skills on the wing. His old teammate Knocket faced him but was still unable to defend him.

Xia, you are much stronger than before...

Xia Xing passed two players and made a decisive cross!

Looking for Rooney in the middle!

But Rooney was still a step slower and didn't get the best header.

But it doesn't matter, the chance is still there!

Rooney jumped up with all his strength and headed the ball to the back post!

Martial at the back post sprinted quickly and volleyed the ball!

Goalkeeper Matthew Ryan punched the ball out with both fists!

The ball fell right in front of Rooney who landed after competing for the header!

Rooney volleyed the ball!

The ball rolled into the far corner!

2-0!

Manchester United scored another goal!

Before the end of the first half, Rooney received another pass from Carrick, but this shot slipped out of the goal, just a little bit short.

In the second half, Manchester United still took the initiative.

In the 61st minute of the game, Xia Xing dribbled the ball on the left and suddenly knocked it sideways!

Carrick quickly followed and made a straight pass!

Rooney, who was advancing, stopped the ball accurately and kicked it!

The ball went through the net!

3-0!

Rooney scored a hat trick!

Manchester United is stable!

Excited Rooney rushed to Carrick who assisted him, and the two hugged tightly!

Xia Xing, Martial and other players ran up and hugged the two captains!

Seeing this scene, Alan Shearer in the live broadcast room couldn't help but be moved.

"Rooney can still have such a wonderful performance at this age, which is really admirable!

"A wonderful hat trick!

"Perfect three goals!

"I don't know if this will be the last hat trick of Rooney's career,

"But it must be an unforgettable hat trick!

"And veteran Carrick, his performance is also outstanding!

"The two England national team teammates are still strong and played a key role in this important game!

"They are the perfect inheritors of the Manchester United spirit!

"Salute them!

"Salute the Manchester United spirit!" (End of this chapter)