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Chapter 1405 Victory over Manchester United
Just two days after the semi-finals of the Europa League, Chelsea once again ushered in the next opponent in the league, this time they will challenge Manchester United away.

Manchester United have only lost two away cup games against Chelsea in the past nine times. They have achieved three wins and one tie against Chelsea in the past four home games in the league. Chelsea have only won one game in the past nine visits to Old Trafford. Chelsea won 1987-88 in an away game, but the last time they double-killed the Blues was in the [-]/[-] season.

However, Ai Huan was unable to participate in this game due to the suspension. He did not even appear in Manchester, and the so-called press conference was not held. Now the whole world knows that Taylor and him have reunited and have a child. But it just didn't get any official approval, which made people itch with hatred, but there was nothing they could do about it.

Since the FA Cup final is about to be ushered in, Mourinho still carries out a small-scale rotation, and Sir Alex did not send all the main players, and they do not think that their No.2 status may be challenged now. So both sides have reservations.

Chelsea set up a 4-2-3-1 formation, and the goalkeeper is Petr Cech, who has already had a rest. Although Entebull performed well in the last game, Mourinho still sent Petr Cech. In order to give his players a disguised encouragement.The back line is composed of Azpilicueta, Terry, Cahill and Ashley Cole, the midfielders Lampard and Luiz are the midfielders, the front tridents are Oscar, De Bruyne and Moses, and the striker It's still Lukaku.

Manchester United also adopted the same 4-2-3-1 formation, goalkeeper Lindegaard, back line Rafael, Vidic, Evans, and Evra midfielder Anderson and Phil Jones, The front trident is Valencia Cleverly and veteran Ryan Giggs, and only one van Persie is deployed on the front line.

Before the start, the Manchester United players came out first, and they lined up in the player tunnel to welcome the Chelsea players. This is also a common courtesy all over the world. It is respect for a champion, and this is what Mourinho wants to give to the players. Such an honor, how many people have been able to accept this ceremony of Manchester United in the Theater of Dreams over the years?This is obviously an honor that can be boasted for a lifetime.

After the game started, Chelsea still seemed very active, and they quickly took the initiative.In the 3rd minute, De Bruyne made a pass from the left side of the penalty area, and the unguarded Lukaku headed over from the edge of the small penalty area.

In the 6th minute, De Bruyne's cross from the left side of the penalty area was barely saved by Lindegaard, but Lukaku kept up with the volley and missed it. After 1 minute, Ashley Cole made a cross and Lampard missed a long shot.

In the 9th minute, Manchester United launched their first attack. Valencia made a cross from the right, Van Persie stopped back in the chest, and Cleverly volleyed wide.

No. In the 14th minute, Lampard passed the ball. Oscar drove straight into the penalty area and shot hard on the right side of the penalty area. Lindegard barely blocked the ball.

After dodging Chelsea's three-axes, Manchester United also started a powerful counterattack. No. 16 minutes Anderson passed the ball, and Giggs' low shot from the top of the penalty area was confiscated by Petr Cech.

But 1 minute later, Phil Jones slipped in the backcourt, Lampard and De Bruyne passed the ball consecutively, and Moses shot high from the edge of the penalty area.

No. In the 18th minute, Phil Jones passed the ball, but Van Persie volleyed from the right side of the restricted area to the corner flag.Another minute later, Phil Jones made a cross from the right edge of the penalty area, and Anderson missed the ball from the edge of the penalty area.

No. In 208 minutes, Louis passed the ball, and Lampard's long shot was confiscated by Lindegaard calmly.Afterwards, the rhythm of the offensive and defensive transitions of the two sides gradually strengthened. The game was very exciting and the audience was hooked, but there were not many real highlights. The competition is more like an internal teaching competition.

No. In the 30th minute, Moses passed the ball, and Lukaku's arc shot from the left side of the penalty area missed the far corner.

No.303 minutes Cleverley passed the ball, and Van Persie's shot from the left side of the restricted area was blocked. After 1 minute, Giggs made a cross from the left and was saved by Petr Cech.

No.40 In the second minute, Moses returned a pass, and Louis missed a long shot.

Then Giggs sent a direct pass, and Van Persie volleyed the football from the left rib of the penalty area and missed the near corner again.

No. 403 minutes Lampard passed the ball, Oscar shot from the edge of the penalty area on the right and widened the far corner.

After 1 minute, Valencia made a cross from the right, and Giggs volleyed wide with the instep of his left foot near the penalty spot. No. In 405 minutes, Vidic made a pass from the left side of the penalty area. Van Persie made a strong header from the front point, but the ball was sent directly to Petr Cech.

In the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought again. Both coaches did not change their tactics, as if they had reached some kind of tacit understanding. In the minute Moses made a cross from the right, Lukaku shoveled wide in front of the small penalty area, and then Luis made a pass at Ryan Giggs. Defensively fell on the right edge of the penalty area, and the referee did not give a penalty.

In 6 minutes, De Bruyne made a pass from the right side of the penalty area, and Lampard shot over the goal immediately. No. Evra fouled De Bruyne in front of the penalty area in 607 minutes. De Bruyne's free kick was blocked by the wall. De Bruyne's performance in this game was very eye-catching. He was almost everywhere by himself. This also made Manchester United very uncomfortable.

But at this point in the game, Sir Alex couldn't sit still. He replaced Cleverley and Anderson with Butner and Rooney respectively, and decided to increase his offensive power.

No. In 703 minutes, Valencia made a cross from the right, and Rooney headed far above the goal.

No. In 707 minutes, Lampard made a pass from the right. De Bruyne, who was unguarded, rushed to the top of the penalty area and missed the ball. After that, Ake came on the field to replace Moses, and Chelsea began to close.

No. In 80 minutes, Giggs cut the ball in from the right, and Rafael made a pass from the right side of the penalty area and hit Terry and deflected out of the near corner.

No. In 803 minutes, Evra knocked down De Bruyne at the top of the penalty area, and Lampard shot directly wide of the upper left corner from a free kick.

The game continued until No. 807 minutes. Chelsea finally broke the deadlock. Ramirez, who had just replaced Lampard, stole Rooney, and then Oscar followed up with the pass. After Jones deflected, he hit the inside of the middle and far corner post and entered the net. Today, his condition is really good, so this goal is also a reward.

After that, Manchester United suffered another blow in the No.809 minute. Raphael deliberately kicked Louis near the front corner flag and caused a conflict between the two sides. The Manchester United defender was sent off with a red card. This was Manchester United's first red card this season. won the final victory.

(End of this chapter)