Chapter 849 The Premier League’s Heyday
In the past few years after Sun Wu left the Bundesliga and came to the Premier League, Huang Saren has slowly become a unique existence like his previous life. They can be seen in the Champions League finals every year, and they can reach the semi-finals of the Champions League every year.
Real Madrid entered the Champions League finals twice in the past three years, but were beaten 1-3 at Old Trafford. This score surprised many people.
The British press was excited, very excited.
The Times implicitly claims that Premier League teams are becoming increasingly competitive in European competitions.
The "Sun" has already declared that the Premier League era has come again... The last so-called Premier League era was from 2006 to 2009. Although only Manchester United lifted the Big Ear Cup in those three seasons, there were always three seats in the top four. of a Premier League team.
This time "The Sun"'s statement was recognized by many celebrities, because the score of the first round of the Champions League quarter-finals surprised many people.
Manchester United defeated Real Madrid 3-1 at home and has one foot in the quarterfinals.
Liverpool defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 at Anfield.
Manchester City turned away from home and defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1.
Chelsea also beat Galatasaray 1-0 away from home.
Of the five Premier League teams participating in the Champions League this season, only Arsenal failed to qualify from the group stage. The remaining four teams are all very hopeful of reaching the quarterfinals. If they are lucky, it is indeed very likely that the top four will occupy three seats again.
"I guess there's no chance." Sun Wu curled his lips and said with a smile: "Don't forget, except for the finals, all subsequent knockout rounds will be drawn. UEFA doesn't want to see that scene again."
"So, if we enter the quarterfinals, it is likely to be a civil war?" Jesus shook his head. "This is also a good thing. We don't have to do so much homework."
"It's better to draw Chelsea!" Mike Phelan chuckled.
Hiddink, the firefighting coach, is quite troubled at Chelsea. The outside world is not very optimistic about him, and the league game between Manchester United and Chelsea happened to be sandwiched between the two legs of the Champions League quarter-finals.
"UEFA is probably not thinking about this right now." Pochettino also participated with great interest. ""France Football" and World Football Federation are having a fierce quarrel, and UEFA is trying to sidestep the situation."
Last year the Ballon d'Or went to Cristiano Ronaldo, which caused an uproar in world football.
There are even several national team coaches and captains from small countries claiming that the ballots they filled out do not match the data of World Football Federation.
For this reason, Blatter and Platini quarreled in the distance, which has become a hot topic in football newspapers. However, UEFA and World Football Association... have been quarreling for decades. As early as 2001, P Latini's predecessor Johansson almost overthrew Blatter.
As the focus of the scolding war, France Football, the original organizer of the European Ballon d'Or, claimed that it would seriously consider ending its cooperation with World Football Federation and allow the Ballon d'Or to be independently selected again.
"That's true, I really hope they part ways... It's just a pity for Thomas Muller."
"Best might have a chance!"
"Best, win the Champions League this season!"
Sun Wu calculated in his mind that he currently has 9 goals and 9 assists in the league, 5 goals and 3 assists in the Champions League, 14 goals and 12 assists in all competitions, and Sun Wu in the FA Cup and League Cup. Haven't been on the stage much.
At present, nearly two-thirds of the season has been played, and I need to speed up!
"Okay, let's take a look at the starting lineup." Pochettino clapped his hands and turned to look at Sver, "Fletcher's injury?"
"It's not a big problem, but he can't catch up with this round of the league. In addition, Luke Shaw is making good progress and may be able to return early next month." Dr. Swale lowered his head and looked at the data. "I had a physical examination yesterday and the blood test data has come out. Some players Rotations are needed, the most important ones are Griezmann, Schneiderlin and Best."
Pochettino hesitated for a moment, then turned to look at Sun Wu, "Best, will you be on the bench in the next round?"
This is a question...
Miguel sneered, "Mauricio, you are really not afraid of players on the field getting injured!"
"Miki, do I need to remember the Unforgivable Curse for you?" Sun Wu glared before saying, "No problem, but Schneiderlin's position?"
"Carrick and Milner partnered with Herrera." Pochettino rubbed his chin and stared at the tactical board. "Mane and Januzaj are both in good condition."
"Lukaku didn't catch a minute in the last game." Jesus reminded in a low voice.
Pochettino nodded to indicate that he knew what he knew, "De Gea, Valencia, Miranda, McNair, Rojo, Carrick, Milner, Herrera, Mane, Shaqiri and Lukaku. "
"Best and Ashley Young, Griezmann and Thomas Muller are all on the bench."
Sun Wu grinned, this is basically the B lineup, how much you look down on Van Gaal.
In the 29th round of the league the day after tomorrow, Manchester United will face Tottenham Hotspur at home.
After the meeting, Sun Wu drove away and was blocked by reporters at the entrance of the Carrington base.
"The Premier League era?" Sun Wu scratched his head. "We won't know until the second round is played next week... Oh no, we won't know until the quarter-finals draw."
"Best, "Marca" claims that you used dishonorable means to get Pogba sent off?" A reporter suddenly asked a question that made colleagues admire him.
Sun Wu blinked, "Why?"
"Well, in the photo published by Marca, you deliberately provoked Pogba with words near the center line..."
"Oh, okay, I thought they were accusing me...I asked Pogba to tackle me from behind with both feet!" Sun Wupi snorted with a smile, "They can ask UEFA It is recommended that I be prohibited from speaking on the field."
Ignoring the reporters outside, Sun Wu went straight home. As soon as he entered the living room, he heard Lineker's slightly excited words coming from the TV.
"At that time, Manchester United and Chelsea entered the semi-finals of the Champions League for three consecutive years, and Liverpool and Arsenal also entered it twice. That was the most glorious era of the Premier League in the Champions League..."
"Erha!" Sun Wu roared, took the remote control from Erha and turned off the TV.
It’s endless, everyone is talking about the great age of the Premier League!
Sun Wu didn’t know that there would indeed be a heyday in the Premier League in 2019. Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea won the four final places of the Champions League and Europa League.
But Sun Wu is very sure that there will never be a so-called Premier League heyday this season. Even if Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are killed, let alone Barcelona, Bayern and Dortmund are both strong. None of the top four in the Premier League is sure to survive this season. Guan, not to mention the possibility of a Premier League civil war.
In this knockout round, Barcelona beat Schalke 04 in the away game. Messi scored a hat trick to top the scorer list. Neymar and Suarez both passed and shot. The score of 5 to 1 has allowed Barcelona to advance in advance.
Bayern's opponent Benfica was even more vulnerable. Lewandowski scored twice, Robery scored three goals together, and Piggy scored a long-range goal at the last moment. Bayern completed a 6-0 sweep at home. .
Dortmund also easily defeated Basel 2-0, and there is basically no suspense about advancing.
Except for Liverpool, no one of the four Premier League teams dares to advance early. The intensive schedule of the Premier League and the league showdowns between the four giants will greatly restrict the team's energy and time.
Under such circumstances, the so-called prosperous era of the Premier League is too difficult to recreate.