The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

On February 10, the sky in London was gloomy, as if foreshadowing a fierce battle. Manchester United, the mortal enemy from Old Trafford, Manchester, challenged Arsenal away today. The Emirates Stadium was packed with fans, and the enthusiasm of the fans was like a volcano about to erupt, looking forward to this Premier League focus battle.

With the referee's whistle, the game officially began. Manchester United wore traditional red jerseys, while Arsenal appeared in red and white home jerseys. In the opening stage, both sides seemed to be more cautious, testing each other's strength while stabilizing their defense.

Manchester United's defense line quickly entered the state under the command of captain David De Gea. Theo Fernandez and Diogo Dalot actively defended on both sides, not giving Arsenal's wingers Nicolas Pepe and Sead Kolasina any chance to break through. Raphael Varane and Ruben Dias were like two iron gates, firmly guarding the middle. In the midfield, Marco Verratti showed his excellent ball control and organizational skills, firmly controlling the ball at Manchester United's feet. Bruno Fernandes kept looking for opportunities to attack, his eyes full of desire for victory.

Arsenal was not to be outdone. Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Sokratis Papastathopoulos, David Luiz and Sead Kolasinac in the back line worked closely together to closely mark Manchester United's offensive players. Midfielders Lucas Torreira and Granit Xhaka actively intercepted and stole the ball to prevent Manchester United's midfielders from advancing. On the offensive end, Nicolas Pepe, Mesut De Turk and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang kept running and passing to try to tear open Manchester United's defense.

In the 10th minute of the game, Manchester United took the lead in the attack. Bruno Fernandes received a pass from Marco Verratti in the midfield and quickly moved forward. He looked up and observed the situation on the field, then made a precise long pass to Cody Gakpo on the forward line. Gakpo got rid of the defense of Arsenal defenders with his excellent speed and skills, and formed a single-handed situation. However, Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno made a timely attack and blocked Gakpo's shot out of the bottom line. This wonderful save won applause from Arsenal fans on the scene.

After resolving Manchester United's attack, Arsenal quickly launched a counterattack. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang received a pass from Lucas Torreira in the midfield and ran all the way. He used his speed advantage to quickly break through Manchester United's defense. Facing the attacking David De Gea, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang calmly chose a lob shot. But the ball was slightly higher than the crossbar, which made Arsenal fans regretful.

As the game progressed, the confrontation between the two sides became more and more intense. Manchester United's midfielders kept trying to break Arsenal's defense through passing and running. Arsenal, on the other hand, relied on the speed of Nicolas Pepe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to continuously counterattack. On the defensive end, both sides performed very well and did not give the other side any easy chances to shoot.

In the 25th minute of the game, Manchester United got another great chance. Marcus Rashford received a pass from Rodrigo Hernandez on the left and quickly broke through. With his excellent speed and skills, he got rid of the defense of Arsenal defender David Luiz, and then made a cross to find Edinson Cavani in the penalty area. Edinson Cavani jumped high and headed the ball. But the ball was cleared by Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos on the goal line. This wonderful defense made the Arsenal fans on the scene breathe a sigh of relief.

Arsenal immediately launched a counterattack after this defense. Mesut De Turkey player received a pass from Granit Xhaka in the midfield and quickly moved forward. He made a precise through ball and found Alexandre Lacazette on the forward line. Alexandre Lacazette received the ball and turned to shoot. But the ball was firmly held by Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea.

In the 35th minute of the game, Manchester United launched another attack. Bruno Fernandes received a pass from Marco Verratti at the front of the penalty area, adjusted slightly, and then shot from a distance. The ball whizzed towards the goal, but was saved by Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno. Then, Cody Gakpo followed up with a supplementary shot, but the ball was blocked by Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos with his body and went out of the baseline.

In the last few minutes of the first half, both sides increased their offensive strength. Manchester United's midfielders continued to attack Arsenal's penalty area, while Arsenal relied on Nicolaj toPepe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's speed, constantly counterattacked. But both sides defended very well and did not give the other side any chance to score. In the end, the first half ended with a score of 0:0.

Although there was no goal in the first half, both sides performed very well. Manchester United actively attacked while stabilizing its defense, showing its strong strength. And Arsenal was not to be outdone. They were very tenacious on the defensive end and created many opportunities on the offensive end.

During the halftime break, the head coaches of both teams, Mourinho and Unai Emery, chose to motivate their teams in their respective locker rooms.

On the Manchester United side, head coach Mourinho stood among the players, his eyes firm and sharp. "Boys, you performed very well in the first half. We faced the powerful Arsenal away from home, and we did a great job in defense and did not give them too many opportunities. However, we cannot be satisfied with this. We are Manchester United, and we are going to win." Mourinho's voice was steady and powerful, full of majesty.

"On the offensive end, we need to be more decisive. Bruno, your pass should be more accurate and look for better opportunities. Rashford, your speed is our weapon, you must dare to break through. Cavani, your experience is our wealth, you must be more sharp in the penalty area." Mourinho pointed out the highlights and areas for improvement of the players in the first half one by one.

"Remember, we are Manchester United, we have the foundation of a champion. In this game, we must go all out for victory, for the fans, and for our glory. In the second half, charge for me!" Mourinho waved his fist and encouraged the morale of the players.

In the locker room of Arsenal, head coach Unai Emery was also motivating his players. "We played well in the first half, we created a lot of opportunities, but our luck was a little worse. But this is not a reason for us to give up." Emery's eyes were full of expectations.

"Pepe, your breakthrough caused them a lot of trouble, keep it up in the second half. Aubameyang, your speed is the key to our tearing open their defense, you must seize the opportunity. Lacazette, your role in the penalty area is very important, you must be more active in grabbing points." Emery put forward higher requirements for the offensive players.

"We are Arsenal, we can't let the opponent take away the victory easily at home. In the second half, we must strengthen the offense, control the ball at our feet, and play our style. Believe in yourself, we will definitely win." Emery's words are full of passion, inspiring every Arsenal player.

With the end of the halftime break, the players of both teams stepped onto the court again. With the encouragement of the head coach, they were full of fighting spirit to meet the challenges of the second half.

In the 51st minute of the game, the atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium became more and more tense. At this time, Arsenal launched a fierce attack in Manchester United's half. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shuttled through Manchester United's defense like a black lightning. After receiving the pass from his teammate, he started quickly and tried to break through Manchester United's defense. However, Manchester United's left-back Theo Fernandes had already seen through his intentions. Theo Fernandes stared at Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang closely, waiting for the opportunity with full concentration.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang changed direction and wanted to shake off Theo Fernandes, but Theo Fernandes reacted very quickly. He quickly stretched out his right foot and cut the ball cleanly. At the moment of successful interception, a trace of determination flashed in Theo Fernandes' eyes. He did not hesitate at all and immediately rushed forward with the ball. Theo Fernandes was very fast. He was like a whirlwind and rushed over a distance of about 30 meters in an instant.

During this process, Arsenal's players returned to defense, but Theo Fernandes successfully got rid of their pursuit and interception with his excellent dribbling skills and speed. Theo Fernandes dribbled the ball while observing the situation on the field. He saw Rodrigo Hernandez in the midfield and passed the ball without hesitation.

Rodrigo Hernandez steadily caught the ball from Theo Fernandez. At this time, Bruno Fernandez also moved quickly and formed a tacit two-on-one cooperation with Rodrigo Hernandez. Arsenal's Mesut De Turk tried to intercept, but Bruno Fernandez's pass was just right, leaving him empty.

After receiving the ball, Rodrigo Hernandez continued to move forward. He had come to the front of Arsenal's penalty area, and at this time, he saw a great opportunity. Rodrigo Hernandez did not hesitate at all,He took a stance and kicked a long shot. The ball flew towards Arsenal's goal like a cannonball.

Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno stared at the flying ball intently. He reacted quickly, leaped hard, stretched out his hands, and tried to save the ball. Bernd Leno's reaction was very fast, and his fingertips touched the ball, changing the ball's flight trajectory. However, the power of the ball was too great, and although it was saved by Bernd Leno, it still flew towards the goal line.

At this moment, Cody Gakpo rushed over like a cheetah. He kept following the ball, waiting for the opportunity to make up the shot. After seeing the ball being saved by Bernd Leno, Gakpo quickly adjusted his pace and then made a make-up shot. The ball went into the net, and Manchester United led Arsenal 1:0.

After scoring the goal, Gakpo ran excitedly, waving his fists to show his joy to the audience. Manchester United players also ran over to celebrate this hard-earned goal with Gakpo.

The Emirates Stadium fell into silence in an instant, and Arsenal fans couldn't believe what they saw. Manchester United fans burst into warm cheers, and they were excited and proud of their team's goal.

After Gakpo scored, Arsenal launched a crazy counterattack. The pace of the game suddenly accelerated, and the tense atmosphere filled the entire stadium. Arsenal's players, like angry lions, launched round after round of fierce attacks on Manchester United's goal. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as one of the arrows on Arsenal's front line, took the lead. With his amazing speed, he shuttled freely in Manchester United's defense. After receiving the pass from his teammate, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shot without hesitation. The ball flew towards Manchester United's goal like a flash of lightning.

However, David De Gea, who performed bravely in this game, was already ready. His eyes were fixed on the flying ball, and his body leaned forward slightly, ready to save the ball. When the ball was about to approach the goal, David De Gea reacted quickly. He stretched his arms, like an eagle spreading its wings, and blocked the ball steadily.

Arsenal was not discouraged by the blocked shot this time, and they continued to strengthen their attack. Alexandre Lacazette also joined the attack. After receiving the pass from his teammate in the penalty area, he cleverly got rid of the defense of the Manchester United defender and then shot hard. The ball flew towards the dead corner of the goal with a strong rotation.

But David De Gea once again showed his strength as a world-class goalkeeper. He moved his feet quickly, accurately judged the flight trajectory of the ball, and then lifted the ball over the crossbar with his palm. David De Gea's wonderful performance won cheers from Manchester United fans and made Arsenal players feel extremely frustrated.