Star Card System

Compared to its competitors Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal, Manchester United had a difficult start to the season.

Playing Chelsea in the first round, the pressure was not small.

The second round was a Manchester derby, which required Manchester United players to quickly get into the rhythm of the game.

The opponent in the third round was Leicester City, which was also very strong.

Just the first three games were enough for Manchester United to drink a pot.

However, for Solskjaer, he couldn't care so much. Even if the game was difficult, he had to play one game at a time.

On August 11, as the last game of the first round of the Premier League, Old Trafford finally waited for this game.

On the sidelines, Solskjaer met an old acquaintance.

Lampard.

This summer, Lampard officially moved into Chelsea and became the new coach of the Blues.

Like Solskjaer, he is also a team legend and has a deep reputation among fans.

"Dude, long time no see."

"Long time no see, I didn't expect to meet you in the first league game."

"That's great, anyway, we are all newcomers, just do it."

"Haha, I like this, just do it!"

The two clapped their hands vigorously, with a determined smile on their faces.

At this time in the live broadcast room, Alan Shearer and Carragher were chatting about the new season.

"I didn't expect that this season has just started, and it's so fierce."

"Yeah, especially last season's champion and runner-up, one 5-0, the other 4-1, the momentum is high."

"It seems that this season's Premier League is more interesting, not bad."

"What do you think of today's game?"

"Of course Chelsea won!"

"Haha, I shouldn't ask you, a Manchester United hater."

"I'm serious, Chelsea will definitely win."

"And there are reasons."

"Of course it makes sense, look at the results of the friendly matches between the two sides in the previous stage, and then look at today's starting lineup."

Alan Shearer stopped talking.

Even if Carragher didn't elaborate, Alan Shearer knew what he meant.

Manchester United's recent friendly results are average. Although they have strengths and characteristics, they can't be compared with the previous six-crown season. Especially in the last game against Dortmund, the opponent was tenaciously tied with a 3-0 situation, and even almost overtook.

Chelsea, led by Lampard, swept countless opponents in friendly matches, and the players were in excellent form.

Looking at today's starting lineup, Chelsea also has a big advantage.

Goalkeeper Kepa, four defenders Marcos Alonso, Rudiger, Christensen and Azpilicueta, and Kante in the back midfielder position.

Such defensive cooperation is definitely the top level of the Premier League.

Although Manchester United is not bad, the comprehensive strength of the defense line is really not comparable to Chelsea.

Next to Kante, there is Jorginho, who performed well last season. He has a big picture view and cooperates very well with Kante, complementing each other.

Giroud is in the middle of the attacking line, and Pulisic, Mount and Pedro are behind him.

This combination is very compatible, and both the age structure and technical characteristics are quite complementary.

Compared with Chelsea, Manchester United is much worse.

Whether it is the young forwards in the frontcourt, or Lindelof and Wan Bissaka on the defense line, they all lack experience.

Even the proud combination of Matic and Fred is hard to say that it is better than the combination of Kante and Jorginho.

The only definite advantage is naturally Xia Xing's position.

He is Manchester United's biggest variable and the source of any miracle.

In this game, as long as Xia Xing is defended, Manchester United will be half defended.

Today Manchester United still has a 4-2-3-1 formation,

Goalkeeper De Gea,

Four defenders Ashley Young, Lindelof, Maguire, Wan Bissaka,

Double defensive midfielders Matic and Fred,

Three front midfielders Rashford, Xia Xing, Daniel James,

Center forward Greenwood.

Lingard, Mata, Drinkwater, McTominay, Martial, Luke Shaw and other players are ready to go on the bench.

This lineup was developed by Solskjaer after several games, and he is very confident.

Especially the young forward trident that he likes very much is his biggest expectation.

How far Manchester United can go this season depends not only on the performance of captain Xia Xing, but also on the performance of this young forward trident.

There are also young Wan Bissaka and Lindelof, and Solskjaer is also looking forward to it.

The referee whistle sounded, and the Manchester Youth Army set sail today!

Manchester United took the lead in kicking off, and the forward trident passed the ball continuously, and the ball was given to Xia Xing behind him.

Facing Xia Xing's control of the ball, Chelsea rushed directly to three players to press!

Front midfielder Mount and Pedro, back midfielder Kante!

Two people put down the shovel, and one person pulled!

At this time, even Alan Shearer in the live broadcast room laughed: "Xia is really impressive!"

It is indeed impressive.

One is an English supernova and the prince of Chelsea, one is a Barcelona legend and a talented striker who has won many championships, and one is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, at least in the top three.

These three people rushed to grab the ball at the same time, which shows how much they value Xia Xing.

Especially Mount, who made a tackle, blocked the angle of Xia Xing's pass.

Cut off Xia Xing, if not, at least make him unable to pass to the striker!

This is Chelsea's strategy!

But Chelsea fans will be disappointed.

At the moment when the two players kicked and shoveled, Xia Xing started!

He stepped down with his left foot, put a little force on the ball defense, and bounced the ball up with the spinning force of his toes!

This is a ball-pressing and spinning action!

At this time, the huge ball in front of Xia Xing is no longer a ball, it seems to have become a pinball!

The ball is in the air, and the two Chelsea players' shovels are invalid!

Xia Xing quickly jumped up and passed the two people's bodies!

Kante pulled hard on the side, even if it was a foul, he had to stop Xia Xing!

But how could he hold Xia Xing?

Xia Xing pulled hard, and Kante staggered!

With just one move, Xia Xing got rid of the three Chelsea players who were rushing up!

At this time, Chelsea's center gate was wide open!

Jorginho was in a forward position and it was too late to return to defense!

Kante was also thrown away by Xia Xing, and now there was no defensive player around Xia Xing!

The four defenders on the Chelsea defense line were suppressed by Manchester United's trident and were unable to rush up!

Xia Xing took two steps, adjusted his position, and shot!

38 meters away from the goal, the ball hit the upper right corner of the goal without any angle!

Kepa reacted quickly and jumped up quickly!

In the Spanish national team, Kepa has already replaced De Gea.

In this game, he is looking forward to suppressing his opponent with a wonderful performance!

Facing Xia Xing's shot, he reacted quickly!

But in front of Xia Xing's explosive shot, he was still a step slower!

He felt a gust of wind on his fingertips!

Next, there was the thunderous cheers of Old Trafford!

The ball went in!

1-0!

Manchester United scored the first goal!

Xia Xing shocked the whole audience! (End of this chapter)