Chapter Five Hundred and Ninety Fourth Chance to Reach the Summit

Faced with QPR's tenacious defense, Liverpool never scored. Instead, QPR frequently used counterattacks to make Liverpool's defense tight.

However, Reina performed very well today. Except for a free kick scored by Ricardo, he kept a clean sheet.

In the 77th minute of the game, Liverpool had the best chance of the game.

After continuous passes at the front edge of QPR's penalty area, Henderson suddenly split the ball to the side, and Maxi took the ball and passed it neatly.

Dirk Drivet headed the ball down the middle, Suarez shot in from close range, the ball bounced off the post, and Gary Cahill immediately cleared the ball with a big kick.

In the 81st minute, qrp also got the opportunity to expand the score.

After stealing the ball in the backcourt, Modric immediately found Liccardo with a long pass, forming a 4-on-3.

Ricardo took the ball and rushed forward, instead of splitting the ball, he broke through by himself. After passing two people in a row, he passed the ball to the goal. Klose followed up with a push and shot, trying to hit Reina's crotch.

Reina got down on one knee in time to block the ball.

Both sides tried their best, but failed to change the situation. In the end, the score of 1:0 remained until the end. With Ricardo's free kick, qpr scored all 3 points in the away game.

Defeating Liverpool does not mean that QPR can relax. A week later, they will face Manchester United, who are ranked second in the league.

Ricardo will also experience the feeling of facing his old club again.

When he left Inter Milan and after he left Real Madrid, his relationship with the fans was still well handled.

But this time when he left Manchester United, he had some trouble with the fans.

And the key point is that his previous transfer was to leave the league where he was, but this time, his transfer to qpr in the same league has posed a threat to Manchester United.

Fortunately, this encounter is at Loftus Road. Waiting for the next round to play at Old Trafford, I am afraid the scene will be more spectacular.

There is no grudge between qpr and Manchester United. To put it cruelly, they did not deserve to have any grudge against Manchester United in the previous hundred years.

So the media didn't hype the game up.

The only thing to watch in this game is,

If QPR defeats Manchester United, it will be possible to climb to second place in the standings.

In the last round of the league, both Tottenham and Manchester City lost. Tottenham unexpectedly lost to Stoke City and Manchester City lost to Chelsea. Currently, Manchester City is still ranked second with 35 points, Manchester United is ranked first with 36 points, Tottenham is ranked fourth with 32 points, and QPR has quietly moved up one place, ranking third with 33 points.

If qpr wins, it will share the same points with Manchester United. If Manchester City also loses or draws, qpr will become the first in the standings and create a new history; if Manchester City wins, then qpr will be ranked second.

qpr is gearing up and down, vowing to defeat strong opponents at Loftus Road Stadium and usher in the opportunity to reach the top.

The game is getting closer and closer, and players from both sides also showed a strong fighting spirit during interviews.

"Ricardo is the best player in the world. It will be very interesting to play against him. I can't wait." Rooney said.

"He has been with us for two years. We are very aware of his threat. No matter what kind of team qpr is, after having Ricardo, they all have the strength to challenge us. I hope that in the game, the players Stay focused and don't let up at all." Gary Neville, who had just retired, warned his teammates.

Mourinho said that qpr is not Ricardo's team alone. "Although he scored 21 goals in 15 rounds, many people said that Ricardo carried qpr forward alone, but I don't think so. qpr have a lot of good players who can compete with us in every position. It's not because of luck, but because of quality, they are third in the table. It's a terrible rivalry."

When asked who he planned to mark Ricardo, Mourinho laughed: "No, no one can freeze Ricardo. I worked with him for a year and saw him in training and in games. Incredible performance. He is a player at the same level as Messi, Ronaldo, and Ronaldo. They are all magicians on the pitch and can do things that others cannot. We must rely on overall tactics if we want to beat qpr, not Count on a defensive player to freeze Ricardo."

The current captain Evra said: "It took Ricardo just two years to become a legend of Manchester United. We must not forget that he has brought us 9 championships, and he has made great contributions to the team. . No matter what others think, I will hug him before the game."

Ricardo was asked how he felt facing his old club.

Ricardo shrugged and said: "This is not the first time I have faced my old club. It is a wonderful feeling, but I am a professional player and I can concentrate on the game. At Manchester United, it should be possible to say I had great success but I wanted a new challenge and I came to qpr. But I will never forget the Manchester United fans. I watch United now whenever I can."

Both sides were relatively restrained and did not give the media much room to use the topic.

At the pre-match press conference, Mourinho was as arrogant as ever, but he also expressed his importance to Simeone. Simeone said: "Mourinho has proved that he is one of the best managers in the world, and I hope to prove that I can also enter the ranks in the next few years."

On December 18, the highlight of the 16th round of the Premier League started at Loftus Road Stadium.

Manchester United has a 442 lineup. The goalkeeper is De Gea, who Ricardo desperately wants, and the defenders Smalling, Evans, Ferdinand and Evra.

Midfielder Phil Jones and Carrick partnered as the defensive midfielder, while Nani and Valencia were responsible for the two wings.

The forwards are Welbeck and Rooney.

In terms of qpr, it has changed a lot compared to the last round. Vertonghen, Alderweireld, Maicon, and Kyle Walker form the defense line. Ronaldo is back on the front line, and Rico is used as the right winger.

The two sides have met 47 times in history, and Manchester United has an absolute advantage with 28 wins, 13 draws and 6 losses. However, historical records are only for reference. It is not an exaggeration to say that the current QPR is the best in history. Manchester United does not dare to underestimate its opponents.

Before the game started, Evra fulfilled his promise and he and Ricardo hugged tightly. Then Rooney and others also greeted Liccardo cordially.

But on the playing field, Manchester United was not so easy to talk to.

After the qpr kick-off, Manchester United immediately started a frenzy in the frontcourt and successfully intercepted the ball and successfully launched an attack. Carrick passed the broken ball to the right, and Valencia quickly passed the ball down. Rooney outflanked the ball in the middle and flicked the ball into the net.

The commentator was still broadcasting the lineups of the two sides, so he had to interrupt and shouted: "Rooney goalllll! A very wonderful goal. In the 41st second of the game, Manchester United made a perfect start! They lead the opponent away!"

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