May 14th, match day.

At Ewood Park Stadium, the home fans are heard one after another.

This is definitely not a season worth remembering for Blackburn fans, because it is already the second-last round of the league, but their team is still struggling in the whirlpool of relegation. This is the moment to test the team, and this is also the moment to test the fans. Blackburn's last two rounds of the game are not good. The last round against Wolves is precisely the direct opponent of relegation. Both teams are currently ranked sixteenth and the other is ranked seventeenth, and both are hovering on the edge of the relegation zone. The opponent in the penultimate round, which is now the opponent, is the leader Manchester United.

Which is more powerful, the motivation to win the championship or the pressure to relegate?

At least from the moment, the pressure of relegation has taken the lead. Blackburn, who played at home, has maintained the lead for nearly an hour with Emerton's goal in the 20th minute of the first half. The game has come to an end. Although it has formed a siege against the opponent, Manchester United has not yet equalized the score, let alone exceeded it.

Mike Ferran looked at Ferguson next to him anxiously, and the old Lord was still chewing gum slowly.

The significance of this game to Manchester United is self-evident. Before that, Manchester United claimed to have the initiative to win the championship. This initiative came from a tough battle between Manchester United at Old Trafford in the last round, beating Chelsea. In addition, Manchester City lost in the last game, which gave Manchester United a bright prospect for winning the championship, but having the initiative does not mean that they can relax their vigilance. If Manchester United cannot change the score in less than twenty minutes of this game, then Manchester United may still have the initiative, but the last game will be full of variables.

In this case, McFerran is by no means the only Manchester United player to be anxious.

But Ferguson was still so calm.

However, calmness does not mean that Ferguson is optimistic about the situation. Being behind means being behind. The reality will not change because of anyone's emotions. Ferguson has only seen such a situation. He led Manchester United to win many championships. He does not remember that several league championships were won in the last round, but if the suspense of the championship this season must be maintained until the last round, it will definitely not be the first time, nor will it be the last time.

Ferguson's calmness also calmed down Mike Ferran invisibly.

Sometimes things are so wonderful. Just when McFerran calmed down, Manchester United, who had besieged his opponent for most of the game but could not find the key to the goal, finally knocked on the opponent's goal and used a penalty kick to hit the forward Rooney.

The score of one to one has been maintained until the end of the game.

When returning to the locker room, McFerran found out the score of another match that was played at the same time. Chelsea, who was at Stamford Bridge Stadium, was tied by Newcastle United, which means that Manchester United continues to maintain a four-point lead over Chelsea. With only the last round left in the league, this also announced that Chelsea finally withdrew from the league championship.

Now, the league championship this season, just like the Champions League championship this season, is a matter of the city of Manchester.

However, unlike Chelsea's game, if Manchester United is eager to find the league championship trophy, they may have to wait a few more days because Manchester City's league is delayed in this round. Therefore, even if Manchester United's advantage over Manchester City has reached a quarter of this time, in theory, they still need to wait for Manchester City's game results.

On the bus back to Manchester, Ferguson, who didn't care about Manchester City on the surface, took the initiative to mention Manchester City's game.

Yes, it's Manchester City's game.

Just after Manchester United's game ended, at the Wembley Stadium, the Champions League final, another final of Manchester City just started, and the opponent was Stoke City.

FA Cup final.

"I'm a little jealous of Lin's luck." As soon as Manchester City was mentioned, McFerran couldn't help but complain.

Ferguson smiled faintly. He knew what McFerran was worth. Manchester City still maintained a three-tier line progress. However, in fact, after losing to Everton in the last round of the league, Manchester City had only theoretical hope on the league front. This is not how confident Ferguson is, but that he is very clear about the difficulties faced in the third-line battle. The triple-champion and four-champion are like perfect, but in fact, to achieve such a great achievement, what is required is not just the team's physical fitness and condition. Sometimes you also need some necessary luck.

Mike Ferran’s so-called “luck” is very good, and naturally it is not the league, but the FA Cup. In the semi-finals, Manchester City eliminated Manchester United with a controversial penalty. In the Champions League semi-finals that just passed, Reus’s “final kill” was like possession. You know, Manchester City was almost at the end of the road at that time.

But under such circumstances, Manchester City is still in the third line and has reached the end.

"You have to admit that he changed Reus," Ferguson said.

"That's why I said he was surprisingly lucky." McFerran nodded, "But he actually let Barcelona go so easily, which surprised me."

"What do you think is the reason?" Ferguson asked with a smile, with some idea of ​​asking.

"He is the winner." McFerran blurted out that in his opinion, victory is more important than anything else. Although Linson said at a press conference that victory does not mean erase everything, in fact, his actions after the game prove that victory can indeed erase everything. Even the rebuttal that made all Manchester City fans indignate. Although Manchester City manager Cook said in an interview that he would protest to UEFA about the penalty, what is it? UEFA has never received any materials from Manchester City.

But Ferguson shook his head.

Because he is the winner? So everything is done? What a joke.

"A person like Lin will never forget the past, even if he is the winner, unless there is anything more important than the past," Ferguson said.

“More important than in the past?”

"Barcelona is not the focus of Manchester City, Mike." As he said, Ferguson pointed to himself, "We are. Being entangled in a past game may allow them to find a place to vent their resentment, but it has no practical significance for them next. Not only does it have no practical significance, but it is causing trouble for themselves."

"You mean..." Mike Ferran was stunned for a moment, "Is Lin worried about UEFA giving him little shoes in the final?"

"UEFA looks fair, but never a good man. Mike." Ferguson smiled, "At least you have to admit this. I really hope that Manchester City will continue to fight with Barcelona. The more intense the better, but I have to say that in this matter, Lin's handling made me look at it with a little attention."

"Jazz, I rarely hear you praise others like this." McFerran smiled, "He is Manchester City's head coach."

"Football can't just be a winner, Mike," Ferguson laughed. "When you meet some interesting opponents, they will help you discover a lot of the fun of football."

Mike Ferran just smiled and nodded this time.

In today's football world, if others say this to him, he will most likely be disdainful, but in the words of the old man in front of him, you can only sigh from the bottom of your heart. Ferguson, who has coached Manchester United for so many years, has had too many opponents, from Ferguson who was almost breathless when he first pressed, "Kenny Emperor" Dagshley, who just became Liverpool head coach, to George Graham, who has retired, and Ferguson, who is recognized as the old sir, in his life, Mourinho, who is always linked to controversy...

Ferguson can always find an opponent for himself, or in other words, there will always be new opponents to find him. This is the luck of the opponents and Ferguson's luck. Now, it seems that another "lucky person" has been born.

Back in Manchester, Ferguson, who was on holiday for the team, was already a little tired, but did not go to rest immediately, but instead made a cup of coffee for himself.

Then he brought the coffee to the living room and turned on the TV.

This is a game he must watch, not just because of curiosity, but because this team will determine whether he can perhaps the third Champions League trophy in his coaching career.

In fact, before this, he had ordered his assistant Lenny Mullensting to record the game, but in the end, he still couldn't overcome his feelings.

Ferguson chose the table, and when the screen jumped to the familiar green field, his eyes immediately looked at the upper left of the screen.

70:12manc0:0stk.

The game has reached the 70th minute, and the score is still zero to zero.

It seems like it's time, and Stoke City seems to be playing well?

Ferguson took a sip of coffee and adjusted his body on the sofa to a more comfortable position.

After only two minutes of watching, Ferguson had already seen the trend of this game, which was similar to what he had expected before the game, or about what was expected most of the time. This was a game with a huge gap in strength, and Manchester City was the side that looked down on him.

Ferguson didn't know what Stoke City had used to hold on for 70 minutes, but in the past two minutes, Manchester City had threatened the opponent's goalkeeper twice. It was obvious that Stoke City goalkeeper Sorenson was in good condition. Maybe this is the reason?

Weak teams go out to goalkeepers. When you encounter a goalkeeper, you can only complain about your bad luck. Ferguson has encountered this situation more than once.

But, does Stoke City have a chance to stick to the end?

The answer is no.

In the 73rd minute, the game deadlock was broken. David Silva took the ball from the left and passed it across the small penalty area, causing chaos. Yaya Toure inserted his left foot into the back row and shot with his left foot. Sorensen, who had fallen to the ground, failed to save the team again this time.

One to zero.

Ferguson frowned and smiled bitterly at random.

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