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At Old Trafford, the sun shines through the clouds onto this sacred green field. Today, the peak showdown between Manchester United and Liverpool is about to kick off here. This historic stadium is packed with fans wearing their respective team uniforms, their faces filled with anticipation and excitement. They waved flags, sang team songs, and cheered for their beloved teams. The air was filled with a tense and warm atmosphere, as if a storm was coming.

With the referee's whistle, this highly anticipated double red meeting officially began. The players on both sides were like tigers out of the cage, without any hesitation or temptation, and immediately launched a fierce attack. Manchester United wore red jerseys, while Liverpool appeared in red and white jerseys. The two teams were like two burning flames on the court, colliding with fierce sparks.

Under the leadership of captain De Gea, Manchester United has a solid defense and sharp offense. As a defender, Theo Fernandez not only has excellent defense, but also shows strong offensive ability. He actively participated in the attack shortly after the start of the game, and with his excellent speed and skills, he broke through Liverpool's defense many times. Raphael Varane and Ruben Dias, two world-class central defenders, are like two solid walls, firmly guarding Manchester United's goal. Ashraf Hakimi's attack on the right also brought a lot of pressure to Liverpool. His speed and breakthrough ability made the opponent hard to defend.

In the midfield, Marco Verratti, Bruno Fernandes and Rodrigo Hernandez cooperated well and controlled the rhythm of the game. Verratti's passes were accurate and creative, providing strong support for the team's offense. Bruno Fernandes is the core of Manchester United's midfield. His organizational ability and long-range shooting ability are very good. Rodrigo Hernandez is also very active in the midfield defense. His interceptions and steals relieved a lot of pressure on the team's back line.

On the forward line, Cody Gakpo, Edinson Cavani and Marcus Rashford formed a powerful attacking combination. Gakpo is young and aggressive, and his speed and skills make him feel at home on the court. Cavani is experienced and has a keen sense of smell in front of the goal. His presence makes Manchester United's offense more threatening. Rashford is Manchester United's local star, and his speed and explosiveness make opponents tremble.

Liverpool is also not to be outdone. Under the guard of Alisson Becker, their defense is also solid. The back line composed of Joel Matip, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson and James Milner is experienced and solid in defense. In the midfield, Jordan Henderson, Fabio Enrique Tavares and Giorginio Wijnaldum cooperate well, and their passing and organizational skills make Liverpool's offense more fluent. On the forward line, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah form a terrifying attacking trident. Firmino has comprehensive skills, and his ability to retreat to get the ball and organize the offense is excellent. Mane and Salah are the offensive core of Liverpool. Their speed and skills make opponents hard to defend.

At the beginning of the game, the two sides launched a fierce attack without much probing. Just a few minutes after the opening, Manchester United took the lead in launching a very threatening attack. After the midfield core Bruno Fernandes got the ball in the midfield, his eyes were as sharp as a falcon, and he quickly scanned the situation in the front field. He slightly turned sideways, rubbed his right foot skillfully, and made a precise long pass like a meteor across the sky, accurately finding Theo Fernandes who was high-speed on the left side.

Theo Fernandes rushed on the green field like a flash of lightning, and his red battle robe fluttered in the wind. His eyes were burning with fighting spirit, and his steps were firm and powerful. When the ball came to Theo Fernandes' feet, it seemed as if it was cast by magic. His feet were light and flexible, like a smart brush swaying on the canvas.

His starting speed was extremely fast, like an arrow from a string. After receiving a long pass from Bruno Fernandes, he exploded instantly and left Liverpool's defenders behind in an instant. Facing the defense of Liverpool defender Joel Matip, Theo Fernandes was not afraid. He slightly lowered his center of gravity and flicked his left foot. The ball seemed to have life and followed his footsteps closely. Joel Matip hurried forward to block, but Theo Fernandes suddenly stopped. Joel Matip was unable to stop and almost fell to the ground. Taking advantage of this moment, Theo Fernandes started again and cut into the penalty area as agilely as a cheetah.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, known as the "world's top defender", quickly made up for the defense; facing Virgil van DijkTheo Fernandez showed superb dribbling skills in the face of defense. His body center of gravity was extremely low, and his feet quickly touched the ball alternately, keeping the ball tightly under his feet. Virgil van Dijk tried to interfere with Theo with physical confrontation, but Theo Fernandez was like a big tree rooted in the ground, motionless.

Then when Virgil van Dijk was slightly at a disadvantage in physical confrontation, Theo Fernandez suddenly made a change of direction breakthrough, catching Virgil van Dijk, who was defending him, off guard. Just this simple fake move made Virgil van Dijk lose his center of gravity in an instant.

Theo Fernandez's ankles seemed to be equipped with universal wheels, sometimes to the left, sometimes to the right, making people unpredictable. Like a dancer, he danced a gorgeous dance on the green field with his feet, which also feasted the eyes of the fans on the scene and cheered for his wonderful performance.

During the dribbling process, Theo Fernandez grasped the rhythm just right. He sometimes advanced quickly, and sometimes slowed down the pace and waited for his teammates to run. This change of rhythm caused chaos in Liverpool's entire penalty area.

At this time, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker could only attack quickly, his tall body like a towering mountain. Theo Fernandez's eyes were not panicked at all. He calmly observed Alisson Becker's position, and gently pushed his right foot, and the ball flew to the far corner like an elf. At that moment, time seemed to freeze, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the rapidly rolling ball. The ball hit the post and went into the net. Old Trafford was boiling instantly, and Manchester United fans cheered and cheered for the team's wonderful goal.

1:0, Manchester United got a dream start.

However, as a wealthy team with a deep foundation, Liverpool was not upset by the loss of the ball. They quickly organized a counterattack and showed great resilience. Midfielder Jordan Henderson actively fought for the ball in the midfield and successfully regained the ball. Henderson made a long pass to Roberto Firmino in the frontcourt. Firmino took the ball with his back to the goal and cleverly passed it to Sadio Mane who was running at high speed. Mane used his speed and explosiveness to instantly get rid of the defense of Manchester United defender Ruben Dias and formed a single-handed situation. Facing the attacking Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, Mane calmly pushed the ball to the lower right corner. Although De Gea tried his best to save the ball, he still couldn't stop the ball from entering the net.

1:1, Liverpool quickly equalized the score.

This goal made the atmosphere of the game more intense and the fighting spirit of the players on both sides was also completely aroused. Manchester United did not panic after losing the ball. They continued to strengthen their attack and tried to take the lead again, especially the midfield combination of Manchester United: Bruno Fernandez, Marco Verratti and Rodrigo Hernandez. They organized the entire midfield in an orderly manner and constantly created opportunities for their teammates;

In the 25th minute of the game, Marco Verratti was like an elegant conductor, his eyes keenly capturing every opportunity. In the chaotic crowd, Marco Verratti saw the fleeting space in front and raised his foot without hesitation to send a precise pass. The ball drew a beautiful arc in the air and flew towards Cody Gakpo on the right side of the front court.

Cody Gakpo, the fierce striker of Manchester United, was already prepared. His eyes were fixed on the flying ball, and his body leaned forward slightly, like a cheetah ready to go. When the ball was about to land, Gakpo steadily controlled the ball under his feet. His feet seemed to be integrated with the ball, and every touch was full of power and rhythm.

At this moment, the front of Liverpool's penalty area seemed to have become Cody Gakpo's personal stage. In front of him were Liverpool's defensive players who were ready to fight. However, Gakpo was not afraid at all, and he had only one belief in his heart - scoring a goal.

Cody Gakpo first faced Liverpool's midfielder Jordan Henderson. Jordan Henderson was like a solid fortress, trying to stop Gakpo's progress. But Cody Gakpo was not in a hurry. He gently flicked the ball with his left foot, and his body swayed to the left, making a fake move to break through from the left. Jordan Henderson was fooled and hurried to the left. At this moment, Cody Gakpo quickly pulled the ball back, kicked the ground with his right foot, and broke through from the right like lightning.

After breaking through Jordan Henderson's defense, Cody Gakpo faced the challenge of Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk. Virgil van Dijk's tall body is like an insurmountable wall, he opens his arms and stands ready. Cody Gakpo was not afraid. He lowered his center of gravity, and the ball under his feet rolled back and forth quickly between his feet as if it was under a magic spell. Virgil van Dijk tried to steal the ball, but Cody Gakpo's movements were too fast and he couldn't judge the direction of the ball at all. Suddenly, Cody Gakpo made an emergency stop, and Virgil van Dijk rushed forward a few steps due to inertia. Cody Gakpo took the opportunity to start again and flashed past Virgil van Dijk.

After passing two people in a row, Cody Gakpo did not stop. He continued to move forward, and at this time Liverpool's defensive players surrounded him. Cody Gakpo remained calm, and his eyes revealed a firm belief. He used his body to protect the ball and cleverly dealt with the defensive players. In a small space, Cody Gakpo showed amazing ball control ability. His feet were like a magician's hands, playing with the ball in his hands.

Finally, Cody Gakpo found a chance to shoot. He took a step back, adjusted his pace, and then raised his right foot. At that moment, time seemed to stand still. Cody Gakpo's eyes were full of concentration and determination, and his whole body was like a fully drawn bow. Then, he kicked hard, and the ball whizzed straight into the dead corner of the goal like a cannonball. Seeing this, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker reacted quickly. He flew towards the ball like an agile cheetah. Alisson Becker's movements were extremely fast, and his hands stretched out as much as possible to try to block the ball. However, Cody Gakpo's shot was too powerful and the angle was extremely tricky. Although Alisson Becker made a save, he still couldn't stop the ball from entering the net.

The Manchester United fans at the scene held their breath at the moment when Cody Gakpo kicked the ball, and countless pairs of eyes were fixed on the fast-moving ball. Their hearts seemed to be beating along the trajectory of the ball, with tension and anticipation intertwined. When the ball shot straight into the corner of the goal like a sharp arrow, the entire Old Trafford stadium was boiling instantly. The fans jumped and cheered excitedly, waving their flags and shouting Cody Gakpo's name loudly. The sound was like surging waves, one higher than the other, deafening. Some people were so excited that their faces flushed, with tears of joy flashing in their eyes; some people hugged each other to celebrate this wonderful goal; and some people even jumped on their seats and waved their fists wildly.

Cody Gakpo himself also opened his arms excitedly and ran to celebrate his goal. His face was filled with the joy of victory and his eyes were full of pride.

"This goal is not only a reflection of Cody Gakpo's personal ability, but also a symbol of Manchester United's team spirit. This is Manchester United, this is Manchester United!" At the moment Cody Gakpo scored, Gary Neville, who was sitting in the live studio of Sky TV in the UK, could no longer suppress his excitement and shouted loudly.

2:1, Manchester United took the lead again.