Chapter 788 Key Figures

Grealish's shot after cutting in from the wing was blocked by Van Dijk's legs and went out of bounds, giving Aston Villa a chance for a corner kick.

Grealish stood at the corner kick spot, ready to take a corner kick.

Kenan Davis was trying to get a position in the penalty area, and Van Dijk immediately approached him.

The referee blew the whistle, and Grealish took a run-up and passed the ball into the penalty area.

Kenan Davis predicted the landing point of the ball, and he ran over and was about to jump, but he felt a pain in his lower abdomen and got a stitch in the side, so he didn't jump up at all.

The ball flew over Kenan Davis' head and was picked up from the air by the attacking Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea.

"Kenan Davis fell in the penalty area, but the referee didn't blow the whistle. Counterattack, this is Manchester United's counterattack opportunity!"

The Manchester United players ignored Kenan Davis who fell in the penalty area. They took advantage of this opportunity and directly launched a counterattack with goalkeeper De Gea throwing the ball.

"Foul!" Dean Smith's fat ass seemed to have springs installed under it, and he jumped up all of a sudden.

"That guy is acting." Mourinho kept shaking his fingers and shouting.

The referee ignored the shouting of the two head coaches. He did not call for diving or fouls.

"The referee's meaning is very clear. Nothing happened. The game continues."

Kenan Davis got up from the ground and waved his arms in protest angrily.

Just when he was about to jump, he felt someone elbowed his stomach. It was Van Dijk who did it.

This bastard!

I didn't expect that this tall and strong iron fool would also learn those little tricks of the South American defenders.

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Manchester United's counterattack was very sharp. It directly broke through the midfield and went straight to Aston Villa's penalty area.

"This is Manchester United's chance!" The commentator of MUTV shouted excitedly.

At this time, Rashford tried to make a wall-to-wall cooperation with Bruno who was responding in the middle while dribbling forward.

This intention was discovered in advance by Aston Villa's midfielder Nakamba. Nakamba made a pre-judgment and attacked in advance, and he successfully intercepted the ball.

Then, Nakamba passed the ball to Hourihane who retreated to receive the ball, and Hourihane dribbled forward.

"Beautiful! Opportunity for a counterattack!" Birmingham's commentator shouted.

It is the easiest way to score by intercepting the opponent's counterattack and quickly counterattacking.

However, before the Birmingham commentator finished speaking, a red figure appeared in the camera and directly intercepted the ball.

"N'Golo Kante, a successful steal."

"Counterattack! Aston Villa's counterattack was intercepted, and the ball was transferred again!"

"Now it's Manchester United's counterattack opportunity!" Martin Taylor shouted loudly.

"This is why Mourinho attaches so much importance to and likes Kante!" Andy Gray praised Kante.

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Over the years, many people can see Mourinho's love for Kante. This player is currently the second most playing player in this Manchester United team.

In addition to Bruno, who is considered Mourinho's biological son, Kante is the most favored.

Kante is known for his strong physical fitness and full-court running ability. He not only steals the ball on the defensive end, but also supports his teammates on the offensive end, creating counterattack opportunities for the team through tireless running, which is why Mourinho likes him.

As for the interception just now, when Nakamba intercepted the ball, Kante rushed to Nakamba.

The latter passed the ball to Hourihane, and Kante rushed to Hourihane.

Hourihane was obviously caught off guard by Kante's desperate and life-threatening pressing. He was still standing there to receive the ball, and then the football was intercepted by Kante.

After the interception, Kante passed the ball directly to Gundogan, and he ran forward himself.

Gundogan pulled the ball with his left foot, paused with his right foot, and then looked up to the left.

Just when everyone thought he was going to pass the ball to Rashford on the left, Gundogan passed the ball to the right with his left foot!

"Beautiful!"

"Smart pass!"

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Bruno ran to the right to receive the ball.

The Manchester United captain used his superb skills to show all the audience why he is the best in the world football!

After receiving the ball from Gundogan, Bruno continued to dribble and break through, which attracted the attention of Villa's defense on this side.

Then, Bruno suddenly passed the ball to the middle.

"Rashford!"

Rashford appeared on the running line of the ball. He did not shoot, but cleverly crossed his legs and let the ball pass!

Luke Shaw appeared at the back point.

When the angle was not big, he did not choose to shoot, but directly swept the ball back to the right in front of the goal.

The ball rolled past the goal at a rapid speed.

Aston Villa's defensive players were completely confused.

Not to mention running around, they had no time to move at all at this moment. They could only defend with their eyes and could only watch the ball rolling around.

On the right side of Manchester United's attack, Mbappe passed the ball back to the middle of the small penalty area in an inverted triangle.

Harry Kane appeared there, and he shot before the defender who was obviously still in a panic.

He was looking for the top corner of the goal.

This shot was very powerful and the speed of the ball was guaranteed. Although Aston Villa's goalkeeper Reina reacted quickly enough, he still couldn't stop the ball from entering the net.

"GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOALLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!" Martin Taylor shouted.

"1:0! Harry Kane scored! This goal is simply wonderful!!!"

"So beautiful! Aston Villa was fooled by Manchester United!"

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The TV screen was playing the entire scoring process. The ball changed hands twice between the two sides, and Kante's beautiful interception was the key.

After Kante got the ball, he started Manchester United's offensive drill: fake run on the left, beautiful breakthrough after Bruno got the ball on the right, and passed the ball.

Rashford's clever leak was eye-catching.

Luke Shaw passed the ball on the left, Mbappe got the ball on the right, and made an inverted triangle pass.

Harry Kane made the final decision!

Manchester United made full use of the two wings and fully mobilized Aston Villa's defense. During the entire offensive process, Aston Villa's players could not keep up with the rhythm at all.

After taking the lead, Manchester United fans were also in high spirits. After the game kicked off again in the center circle, Manchester United firmly controlled the game situation.

This very beautiful and smooth team goal seemed to open the Ren and Du meridians of the entire Manchester United team at once.

Dean Smith stood on the sidelines with a serious expression. Watching the continuous back and forth passing on the field, Aston Villa had no choice but to run!

Manchester United passed the ball continuously in the frontcourt, and Aston Villa's players were completely passive and could only run and chase and intercept. When they realized that it was not good, Manchester United had hit the football to the front of their penalty area...

Rashford assisted and moved forward, and he controlled the ball outside the penalty area.

Rashford and Mbappe, Mourinho has high requirements for the running positions of the two wingers. They are required to keep running, looking for opportunities, interweaving back and forth, and disrupting the opponent's defense.

And Harry Kane stayed in the frontcourt and could intersperse into the penalty area at any time.

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At this time, Harry Kane's position suddenly retreated, and he retreated to the top of the penalty area.

Mings hesitated for a moment, but still followed out.

At this moment, Harry Kane suddenly stopped in the process of retreating, and then turned and ran towards the goal.

Mings also stopped suddenly and turned to chase.

Mings is experienced, and his experience tells him that this is an offensive routine of Manchester United.

Harry Kane's in and out is to lure him into a trap, and then take advantage of his inability to react and shoot!

Mings, who thought he saw through everything, turned around and followed Harry Kane. And Mings's running route selection and cleverness can just block Rashford's pass to Harry Kane.

Then, Mings, who was a little proud in his heart, saw Rashford pass the ball to the other side.

"Beautiful! Rashford! He stuffed the ball through the gap in Aston Villa's defense."

Rashford did not choose to pass to Harry Kane, but feinted a shot and shot a right diagonal line.

At the same time, Bruno suddenly moved forward and passed through Aston Villa's defense line.

"Bruno! He appeared behind the defense line and... received the ball!"

Under Mourinho's Manchester United, Gundogan played as an organizing midfielder, while Bruno, the team's most famous player and Mourinho's most direct player, played the role of "creator".

The Manchester United captain's footwork, vision, and awareness make him fully capable of this job. He can pass the ball, shoot, break through, and organize.

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"Bruno! Not offside!!" Andy Gray shouted immediately.

The hearts of Aston Villa fans in the away team stands at Villa Park were all tightened at this time. If Manchester United had scored two shots in the first half of the game, Aston Villa would be in danger in this game.

And if they lose today's game, Villa's relegation prospects will become difficult.

"Bruno! Not offside!"

"Single-handed!"

Mourinho took a deep breath and looked at the Aston Villa goal.

He has confidence in Bruno.

Bruno, who successfully countered the offside, will never be weak in the face of such a good opportunity to face the goalkeeper.

If you ask who is the calmest and most psychologically qualified player in Manchester United when facing a one-on-one shot, it must be Bruno.

When facing the attacking Aston Villa goalkeeper Reina, Bruno was surprisingly calm. As far as he could see, he immediately concluded that he had at least two or three good shooting angles and shooting skills to choose from.

Bruno chose a low shot to the far corner.

He shot directly and powerfully, while pressing the ball very low.

The ball shot out with such a strong force, sticking to the grass, and at the same time, the ball was extremely fast, which caused trouble for the goalkeeper to lower his center of gravity and save the ball quickly.

Reina had no time to complete the save, and the ball quickly passed by his left foot, and then continued to move forward and rushed into the goal!