Xu Zhu's Successor's Football Journey

Chapter 361 Prepare to trample on dignity to climb to the top!
In the two rounds of the league after defeating Barcelona, ​​Chelsea played at home and won cleanly.

First up is Wolverhampton who are visiting, the first half is no different for Dave Jones' side and it looks like Wolverhampton haven't done much in their winter transfers from here Major adjustments, and the forward line is still the combination of Miller and Harrierson. Although the cooperation between the two is very skillful, the threat to Chelsea, a world-class striker, is much smaller. Thomas had a good performance in the game, which made it difficult for Wolverhampton's counterattack to pose a threat.

In the end Chelsea easily won 4-0 at home.

Just 3 days later, Stamford Bridge ushered in a new guest --- Crystal Palace, this team is now ranked 19th in the league, has gone deep into the quagmire of relegation, the entire team is weak, and this kind of ball The result of the team game is self-evident, 5:0, Chelsea won another big victory easily.

In the two rounds of matches against Crystal Palace, Wang Li came off the bench in the 7th minute of the second half, scored twice and scored two goals in the next game, and his performance was unanimously praised by the media.

However, Wang Li doesn't care about these anymore. For Chelsea, the league is not important anymore, because the trophy is almost in hand.

It's not that Chelsea has won the league trophy, but that the points gap between No.2 Arsenal and Chelsea is too great.

After the game, Chelsea has accumulated 88 points, firmly sitting at the top of the league, while No.2 Arsenal has only 66 points. When many media are still arguing about the Champions League game, Chelsea is in the league. It has reached this level.

There are 20 teams in the Premier League, and each team has 38 games in a single season. Now that the league has passed 30 rounds, Chelsea has accumulated 88 points and Arsenal has accumulated 66 points. That is to say, unless the remaining 8 games, Chelsea If they get less than 2 points and Arsenal win all of them, they may win the league championship.

Obviously, this is very impractical, and the probability is too small.

The game against Crystal Palace has just ended, and many London media can't wait to interview Jose Mourinho, asking him how he feels about winning the league championship! !
"The trophy is very close to us, very close, I think we can probably touch it, but it will have to wait for the next round, unfortunately it is not our home ground, but if it can be played in Old Trafford It must be a good feeling for Ford to win the league championship." In an interview with the media, Mourinho said: "I hope to win the trophy in front of Ferguson. They are the number one club in the Premier League, but they only To watch us win the title. Besides that, I also hope to take the trophy to Chelsea before seeing Ancelotti, so we can deal with them with all our strength."

It can be seen that when asked about the league title, the Portuguese was really happy. The next important game for Chelsea is against Manchester United. As long as Chelsea can draw at Old Trafford, then the league The champion is here.

Not a bad result for Mourinho, in fact, in the Portuguese mind, winning the title at Old Trafford is more refreshing than at Stamford Bridge, because he can see 'talking back to him' That old Scotch man in the house is deflated, and that's the most important thing.

For Chelsea, winning the Premier League championship 7 rounds ahead of schedule is definitely a rare honor, and the entire club is also looking forward to this match.

The next day's Fulham Mail headlined 'Chelsea's league title' and declared 'this is Chelsea's greatest season' -
"All in all, it's been great for the Blues, it's been a great season!! Next round, at Old Trafford, we'll be able to lift the league trophy, which the Blues have had for 50 years Greatest honor."

"...when those clowns in Manchester and North London were still threatening to overtake us, the Blues had already won the championship seven rounds ahead of time. This is the difference of will. We should thank Mr. Abramovich, He brought it all to us. And, of course, to feel Mr Mourinho, who took the Blues to a new level."

"And Alan, with his untold league goals, making Chelsea unbeatable!! We need him, always!!"

"Of course, there are all Chelsea players, the joy and honor they bring to the fans. Maybe ten years from now, we won't have to feel lost because there are all kinds of honors in the club's showroom. Trophy, as long as you can think of the highest honor, there will be there. Yes, what we need is not a championship trophy, but also the FA Cup in England, and the St. Blair Cup, which symbolizes the greatest glory!!"

In March, the leagues of various European countries have entered the final sprint stage, but the Premier League is the calmest. This is mainly because the Blues fans are already preparing to celebrate the second league championship trophy in the club's history! !

London and Manchester in the UK are definitely not calm. While the Blues fans are cheering and celebrating, Manchester United is already tense. Rafford won the championship, which is a naked insult to Manchester United.

England's top giants, the winner of the Triple Crown in 99, let the rival team take the championship at home, what could be more shameful than this! ! ?
And Manchester United fans also tried their best to cheer for the team. They used various methods to attack Chelsea and make their players out of form. The media that divided England from north to south also stood up and attacked each other. Well, this time it's a battle to defend dignity, they won't show mercy! !
Facts have proved that Ferguson is definitely not easy to mess with! !

On the second day after Mourinho was interviewed, Manchester United held a press conference. Facing many reporters, Ferguson directly cursed: "He is dreaming to win the trophy here!? I will tell you the result now. , you will definitely lose!!"

"If you are going to celebrate the championship, I suggest you save it after the Champions League game. Ancelotti is not easy to deal with. He returned home at Old Trafford and lost 0:3 when he returned to Stamford Bridge. See, you won't get anything this year."

Obviously, when it comes to Chelsea's possibility of winning the championship trophy at Old Trafford, Sir Alex Ferguson has a tendency to become angry. This kind of result is definitely not acceptable to Manchester United, even if they did not perform very well this season. But the honor of the giants cannot be trampled upon.

"I don't care what lineup they have, what strength they have, how good that Allen Wang is, but the dignity of Manchester United cannot be trampled on. We will win at all costs. If he is still daydreaming, then I will get him! "

It can also be seen from Ferguson's words that Chelsea won the league championship trophy at Old Trafford. This result is definitely not acceptable to the Manchester United media and fans! ! !

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"League One Champion..., brought back my memories of the past!! No, it is now the Premier League champion." The gray-haired old Peter was holding a wine glass and chatting with his friends in the bar. When he heard Chelsea When he was about to win the championship ahead of schedule, he immediately fell into deep thought.

This expression has appeared on the faces of many old people in London. As early as when Chelsea swept the Premier League halfway through the league, many people had already begun to recall the League One champions 50 years ago.

For these old people, the top league championship is too far away from them, and many people have even forgotten the scene at that time.

"It was the last round of the league. I was only 10 years old. My father took me to watch the football at Stamford Bridge. I held a lot of fireworks and ribbons. Everyone sang "Blue, Go!", I was very excited ..."

In a "football bar" next to William III Avenue, a group of people gathered in the middle, and they all listened carefully to the old Peter recalling his experiences. For these young people in their 3s and 4s, they only listened to It is said that Chelsea have won the league championship, but they have not experienced it at all.

Although old Peter didn't have any talent for telling stories, many people beside him still shed tears unknowingly.

Chelsea, league champions! !

In the past, these two words were too far apart! !

But they will soon see how exciting it is that these two words will be combined! !At least they have lived and supported for so many years, and only saw it for the first time! !After a while, everyone sang the song "Blue, Go Forward!" ", although Chelsea's team song has been changed now, but for the fans, the depth of blue is eternal.

"Is Blue...Is..."

In London, especially in the Fulham area, this old Chelsea team song quickly became popular again. Vision for the future! !
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"Now when I think of the moment when the team won the league championship, my whole body trembles!!" In the office building of the Fulham Police Station, a police officer in his 40s wearing a formal suit said to his colleagues: "Then It’s really exciting, I’ve never seen anything like that growing up.”

Sergeant Fels of the Fulham Police Department was listening, and he slowly followed the words of these little policemen and thought of the scene at that moment.

"It's a pity, that's not at Stamford Bridge." Immediately afterwards, a new police officer said with some disappointment.

"It's okay, it's the same at Old Trafford, thinking about the faces of those annoying Manchester United fans, I can wake up laughing from my dreams!! Haha, that's so cool!!"

"That's right, what could be better than winning the championship at Old Trafford, well, we were waiting at the stadium that day, this time I must get Allen's clothes, last time I It just failed, you know, that black-haired boy can run really fast." Beside him, a big man with a beard was holding a cigarette in his mouth, and said with some regret.

"Haha, Tom, I asked him for an autograph last time, but it doesn't matter, I still want to touch that trophy most, but I have never touched it."

"Just think about it. You're not a player. Even if you win the championship, you won't be able to touch the trophy." The bearded man retorted.

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Listening to the arguments of these police officers, Fels felt a little moved. As the sheriff of Fulham, it is impossible for him to give all the police officers a vacation to watch the game even on weekends, but——
"Okay! I've decided!" Fels slapped the table and shouted loudly. The entire police station fell silent, and all the police officers looked at Fels.

"On that day, half of the people can go to Manchester to watch the game." Seeing the stupefied expressions on everyone's faces, Fels smiled with satisfaction and said, "Who will go will be determined by drawing lots!"

A second later, the entire police station burst into cheers: "Yes, Sir!!!!!!"

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These Blues fans think about winning the championship at Old Trafford, and their blood is flooding their minds. You must know that in the past 50 years, because the team has been suppressed by Manchester United and Arsenal, they are in front of these fans. I can't be proud.

But now, this situation is completely opposite! !

Although the game between Chelsea and Manchester United may not necessarily win, these Blues fans believe that Chelsea will not let them down again.

Throughout the season, the team hasn't let them down, hasn't it! ?
With this kind of mood, Chelsea's next game is even ignored by many Blues fans. Even though there are still 10 days before the next league game, they have already begun to prepare the props needed to celebrate the team's winning the league championship. Items gone! !
Although Chelsea fans are looking forward to the team's first league title in 50 years, in fact, as a club staff, it is impossible to spend all their thoughts on a certain championship, especially the head coach Murray Neo is even more so.

After playing three league rounds, on March 3, Chelsea ushered in Tottenham Hotspur at home.

This is the quarter-finals of the Football Cup. Since the next game will be held in early April, and this game is a knockout match, it is rare for Mourinho to use all his strength in the match against the Premier League team The main lineup was on the field. Except for the team captain John Terry who was suspended for accumulating red cards in the FA Cup, Robben, Drogba, Duff and midfielder Scott Parker were all on the field. Tottenham coach Santini is feeling the pressure.

Facing the full lineup of the Blues, Tottenham had no choice but to be scored 3 goals in a row by Chelsea in the first half. With the support of teammates who cooperated tacitly, Wang Li's performance was even more amazing at Stamford Bridge. On the court, continuous passing, passing and catching, and shooting made Tottenham's backcourt helpless.

However, Tottenham coach Santini is also able to afford to let it go. With no hope of winning, he switched from defense to offense, allowing the team to play a wonderful match against Chelsea, which even made the two teams compete against each other. The second half was evenly divided! !

In the end, Chelsea defeated Tottenham 4:1 at home and advanced to the semi-finals. The FA Cup, League, and Champions League triumphantly made all the fans cheer.

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After playing the FA Cup, Chelsea focused on the next round of the league. This is the first time since Christmas that the team has focused on the league.

This is mainly because they will have a chance to win the championship ahead of schedule in the next round, and the opponent is still the mortal enemy Manchester United! !

For both sides, this game is very meaningful, Chelsea is to fight for honor, while Manchester United is to defend dignity! !

Football games are like this. Any honor is based on the failure of the opponent. If Chelsea went to Hampton (32 rounds against Southampton) to win the championship, the feeling would be much calmer. The Ford Stadium is the exact opposite. It is the most glorious thing to trample on the corpses of giants to win the championship.

Come to think of it, the whole Chelsea thought this way, even Wang Li did the same.

"I will score in the next game, and the team will lift the trophy." In an interview, Wang Li said: "We have already made an appointment, and we will return to Stamford Bridge from Manchester with the trophy. , across half England, you know, it makes a lot of sense."

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"They are strong."

On Manchester United's first-team training ground, all the first-team players stood neatly in a row. The always stern head coach Sir Alex Ferguson stood in front of the team and said with a serious face: "But this time, we must win. I won't allow it." Any failure!!"

"Just think, if they lift the trophy here, Old Trafford is completely trampled, and this stadium that has historically been filled with glory, should be insulted like this, it is unacceptable!!"

"Each of you names will be nailed to the pillar of shame!! From now on, how will you face so many fans!!?"

In normal times, Ferguson has always been known for his strictness, but he seldom used words of encouragement to boost the morale of the players. This time, the situation in the league has forced him to do so. In order to preserve the honor of Manchester United, even if the next game The game doesn't mean much to the team, but he must do everything possible to win! !
A draw will not work, it must be a victory! !

The Champions League and the League Cup are already out. For Manchester United, this season has come to an end, but this does not mean that Manchester United is trampled on.

"Boss, we will work hard!!" Captain Roy Keane stood up.

If we talk about the Manchester United players, who has the deepest affection for Manchester United, apart from the head coach Ferguson, I am afraid that veteran players like Keane and Giggs have dedicated their entire careers to Manchester United. The team's love is completely from the heart.

Seeing the resolute expressions on the players' faces, Ferguson was slightly relieved, and continued: "Remember, all I need is victory!! A draw is also unacceptable!!"

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(End of this chapter)