"Manchester United was indeed full of energy and passion at the start, but after falling behind by three goals, they seemed to become the familiar team from last season again.

The camera is now showing Manchester United's greatest contributor, former manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who was awarded the title by the Queen of England!

Ferguson is Manchester United's true pillar of strength! He made Manchester United the most successful club in the Premier League, without exception!

Unfortunately, after his retirement, Manchester United fell into a very serious internal conflict, which led to a significant decline in their performance.

Now Ferguson's expression is also very serious, even a little angry.

Old Trafford is full of stars for this game, and these Manchester United bigwigs have been stunned by Manchester City's opening blow.

When they dominated the Premier League, when could Manchester City compare with them?

Today, before the end of the first half, Manchester City is already three goals ahead!"

"At Old Trafford, you can still hear the fans singing loudly.

Glory belongs to Manchester United!

Even if the team is behind, the fans still haven't given up!

Yes, even if they really are going to lose, how can Manchester United's players give up at Old Trafford?

Manchester United is proud and glorious! How can they just be so weak and allow themselves to be slaughtered?"

Now, among Manchester United's players, the most active is actually Zlatan, who doesn't have the so-called DNA heritage!

Having been through various teams and seen all kinds of hardships, the passion for football has never dried up or cooled down.

Under his and Rooney's call, Manchester United's players cheer up once again.

If, if they can pull back a goal before the end of the first half, they will have a very good chance!

It's not a desperate situation yet!

Pep Guardiola, on the sidelines, watches Manchester United's players cheer up, unsure whether it's a final burst of energy or a real comeback.

He immediately shouts at the defenders on the field to defend!

Cheer up and defend!

Manchester United's defense is a bit out of position, but their offense has always been sharp, just because Martial wants to prove himself too much, he has been caught in the trap several times, causing Manchester United to miss many opportunities.

This time, Manchester United directly launches an attack from the middle. Rooney doesn't even pass the ball to Martial anymore, but tries to cooperate with Lingard, who hasn't had many chances to perform.

Lingard's skills have always been quite good, and De Bruyne, who is marking him, is not very good at defending. Gündoğan behind De Bruyne also has average interception ability.

So, after Rooney starts looking for Lingard, Manchester United's right-wing attack is quite brilliant.

Lingard may be a bit slower than Martial, but he also has the ability to break through and, even more importantly, the ability to distribute the ball.

Fernandinho has to rush over to cooperate with Gündoğan, otherwise the entire right wing may be penetrated.

Manchester United fans see that the team's attack has improved, and Lingard can break through to the dangerous area to send in crosses, and they cheer loudly again in an instant.

Although Lingard's two crosses were headed out by Otamendi, after Manchester United's attack starts, all the players have confidence and a sense of fight again.

In the little time left in the first half, it's difficult for Manchester City's ball to cross the halfway line.

Whether it's Carrick or Herrera, they widen their eyes and make fierce interceptions in the midfield.

"Whoa!!!"

Carrick cooperates with Herrera's counter-pressing to snatch the ball from David Silva's feet!

In an instant, Manchester United launches a counterattack.

Martial is frantically asking for the ball on the wing, but Herrera acts as if he doesn't see it and passes the ball straight to Rooney, who is charging forward.

Ibrahimović and Lingard are up front to meet the attack, and Manchester United's two full-backs also quickly overlap on the flanks to increase firepower!

All of Manchester City's players retreat to defend. They absolutely cannot let Manchester United score a goal before the end of the first half!

Guardiola stands nervously on the sidelines, constantly directing the players' positions.

After receiving the ball, Lingard makes a feint.

It seems like he's going to pass to the overlapping full-back, but he doesn't!

He directly chooses to cut inside, getting past Kolarov!

Kolarov slips and falls, then desperately gets up and goes to defend.

Old Trafford's fans all stand up and shout frantically!

Kick it in!

Kick it in!!

Lingard grits his teeth, withstands Otamendi, and quickly distributes the ball to Ibrahimović, who is running into position.

As the most typical center forward, Ibrahimović's shooting technique is definitely world-class!

Moreover, his physical fitness means he is almost never afraid of competing with any defender.

In the penalty area, Ibrahimović withstands Stones. At this time, Zabaleta and Otamendi have already been attracted over. They must block in front of Ibrahimović to stop his shot!

Martial, at the edge of the penalty area, is completely open. He howls and waves his arms vigorously!

Ibrahimović controls the ball and sees the two defenders in front of him pressing forward. With almost no shooting angle, he knows that Manchester City must be leaking a player!

Ibrahimović raises his leg, and the defenders in Manchester City's penalty area fly sideways, preparing to block the shot.

"Ibrahimović! A very beautiful backheel pass, shaking Zabaleta and Otamendi, Rooney is completely open in front of him! He can shoot!!

Rooney, Rooney!!!"

Bang!

Rooney's powerful shot, Bravo falls directly to the ground, arms outstretched, and blocks the ball!

"Bravo..." The Manchester United commentator stares in disbelief, at that reaction speed.

Another red figure rushes over quickly, and with the penalty area in chaos, takes a shot.

The fallen Bravo quickly gets up, but the ball is too fast, and he doesn't have time to save it again.

The football goes into the net!

"Jesse Lingard!!" The commentator shouts emotionally!!

The pronunciation of Lingard's surname is very similar to Lin God, so he is known as the Ling Emperor of Old Trafford.

Lingard sticks out his tongue and quickly jumps to the sidelines, doing a simplified version of breakdancing.

Old Trafford's fans finally erupt!

As the shouting comes from the stadium's broadcast, the stands chant 'Ling Emperor' in unison, a spectacular scene!!

Ferguson stands up abruptly, with his arms outstretched.

Beautiful!

Beautiful!

That's how you play!

Neville and Scholes clench their fists and roar.

Beckham and Posh hug each other to celebrate.

The Red Devils finally know how to play football!

Mourinho walks a few steps quickly, understanding that Martial is useless, and he will be replaced in the second half by Ashley Young, who has stronger team skills!

There's still a chance, a great chance!

"Ibrahimović not only has outstanding physical condition, but also has very strong foot skills. Whether as a support point or a finishing point, he is an excellent choice!

Manchester United's free signing, although the salary is a bit high, is definitely worth it!!"

"Oh, if there wasn't no time left in the first half, Manchester United could definitely score another goal!" The Manchester United commentator looks at Manchester United's attack being resolved and the referee blowing the whistle, feeling a little unwilling.

Manchester United has gained momentum, and if they continue in this vein, they can definitely score another goal!

Unfortunately, unfortunately, there is not enough time.

"In the second half, if Manchester United plays like this, there will be a great chance to equalize or even overtake! Manchester United's right wing has been completely opened up. The strategy in the first half was a bit problematic, as the attack was always on the left wing. I believe Mourinho can definitely find the problem and change the way he plays!" The Manchester United commentators and fans are full of hope.

Yes, in the final stage of the first half, Manchester City's defense clearly had problems. Strike while the iron is hot!

There will definitely be more precise attack points in the second half!

During the half-time break, Guardiola certainly saw the problem.

Manchester City's defense still has considerable problems, because Zhao Gang and De Bruyne barely defend on either wing.

Fernandinho can protect the area behind Zhao Gang, but Gündoğan does not have this ability, which makes it easy for Manchester City's left wing, which is Manchester United's right wing, to be attacked.

There is no way to solve this problem for the time being, so Fernandinho can only run more!

The coverage area at this point needs to be larger, and the defenders need to provide more assistance and cover.

This defensive problem must be solved, otherwise there will definitely be big problems in the Champions League!

Guardiola emphasized the defensive problem again, asking De Bruyne and Zhao Gang to try to help with defense.

"Listen carefully, both of you, don't rush to intercept! Just follow the attacking players, reduce their breakthrough space, and interfere with their passing!

Don't risk tackling, understand??" Guardiola knows the defensive level of these two. De Bruyne is still a bit stronger.

Zhao Gang, who plays football entirely based on talent without systematic training, cannot grasp the timing of interception at all. If he messes around, the consequences will be disastrous.

If he rashly intercepts and gets passed, it's better not to defend at all.

Zhao Gang nods.

What fans like to watch most is smooth attacking, but defensive skills are more difficult.

Without systematic help to improve, it is difficult to rely on him to explore and learn technical movements little by little.

Because the subconscious reaction of professional defensive players, every technical movement, has been formed into a conditioned reflex through more than ten years of accumulation from childhood to adulthood.

If he wants to start all over again, it is almost impossible for him to become a defensive master in a short time.

However, assisting with interference does not require too much technical expertise, as long as there is awareness.

"Very good, both of you!" Guardiola looks at the two midfielders. "Continue to do your job, and your range of movement should be greater! The positions on the field should be more ambiguous. I don't want you to fix yourself on the left or right wing, understand what I mean?"

The most important thing for Guardiola when buying players is their brains, their ability to understand his tactical thinking.

Therefore, Fernandinho and Gündoğan understand Guardiola's tactical arrangements quite well.

Guardiola quickly draws on the tactical board. "In the second half, if I were Mourinho, I would replace Martial! Because his attack looks beautiful, but it has no real lethality. The most likely choice for Mourinho is Ashley Young, because he has good offensive ability and can play on the left or right wing. He and Lingard can take turns launching attacks on our left wing!

Therefore, the center backs need to cover the left wing! Rooney's position is likely to move closer to the left wing as well. You guys keep a close eye on them!"

"Carrick's defense is also nothing special, so Mourinho is likely to make a substitution in this position, most likely Schweinsteiger. His defense is not as good as Carrick's, but his offensive ability is quite good! I don't know when Mourinho will make the substitutions, but these two positions will definitely be rotated."

The more Guardiola talks, the more excited he gets, gesticulating non-stop. "When they rotate, what should we do, what should we do, huh?"

Guardiola looks at his disciples.

The players stare at him. You are the coach. You've already guessed who he's going to substitute. You should just tell us what to do.

"Do a good job in defense?

Please be more direct about the task. Who is responsible for marking Ashley Young, and how do we stop the connection between Lingard and Rooney, and what should we do about Ibrahimović?" Agüero sees that no one is speaking, so he has to bite the bullet and answer. Who told him and Silva to be the big shots?

Silva, that "bad seed," won't step forward, so he has to do it.

Guardiola puts his hands on his hips. Defense? I've already arranged the defense!

"You speak!" Guardiola suddenly points at Zhao Gang. Zhao Gang lowers his head, trying to hide. He won't do anything to show off at this time.

But Guardiola names him, and he has to speak, or he will make the coach angry.

Zhao Gang looks at Guardiola's extremely earnest eyes and can only say, "If Ashley Young and Schweinsteiger, or even Rashford, come on, it means Mourinho is going to go all out.

We should indeed do a good job in defense, but I think there is a better way. The more attacking points they have, the more loopholes will appear in their defense.

We are not a very good defensive team. We are better at setting the pace and making the opponent follow us, rather than us entering their rhythm."

Guardiola looks at Zhao Gang, then at the other players. The whole locker room is very silent.

Zhao Gang curses inwardly. David Silva, De Bruyne, those two useless bastards, excellent midfielders, must have seen this, but they are hiding like tortoises.

That's why Guardiola found him.

David Silva's eyes roll around. Hey, so you were hiding and not talking. You've been caught, haven't you?

De Bruyne touches the back of his head, as if he suddenly realizes, and nods non-stop. "That's so well said."

Zhao Gang almost kicks him. De Bruyne, you useless bastard, you're still pretending to be stupid!

This guy is not as harmless as he looks.

"Did you hear that??? Once Mourinho really makes those substitutions, you attack! Find the gaps behind them!

Give me another goal, two goals, three goals! Until they have no thought of attacking at all! Understand?"

"Understood!!"

"Very good, now get out there and let Old Trafford, let those old guys at Manchester United know who the color of Manchester is, who the team that can represent Manchester is!"