"Before this round of the league, Manchester United were top of the league with 78 points. Chelsea were close with 73 points. Nottingham Forest is in third place with 67 points, 11 points away from Manchester United, who are top of the league, and the hope of winning the championship can be said to be very slim......"

"Experts have analysed that Nottingham Forest should abandon this league as they prepare for the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. Facing Manchester United, away, and trying their best to fight, it is really unwise. ”

'If Alex Ferguson's side can win at home to Nottingham Forest, the Red Devils will be closer to another Premier League trophy, but that doesn't necessarily mean the case. Last round of the league. Manchester United suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat away to Portsmouth. This has allowed Chelsea to close the gap between the two teams to five points, with six league games remaining. It's not a safe margin for Manchester United......"

"Therefore. We think Manchester United host Nottingham Forest in the big game. It is likely that the final Premier League title of the season will be decided, and Nottingham Forest have no hope of winning the league title. But I think with Tony's character & 8226: Donn, he will definitely intervene in this kind of excitement. ”

Before the 33rd round of the Premier League. All kinds of news, news, and rumors about this major event are flying all over the sky. This is an indispensable topic of conversation in social life.

Who will win the championship? Manchester United or Chelsea? What role will Nottingham Forest play in this?

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The day after tomorrow is the 33rd round. Jose Mourinho has just arrived at Chelsea's training base. He received his immediate boss. The big boss Abramovich called him, and on the phone, the Russian tycoon warmly invited him to a dinner in the evening. And to make it clear, this is not the kind of dinner that invites a lot of celebrities, but just a private dinner for the president and manager of Chelsea FC.

Mourinho, of course, knew that Abramovich must have a purpose for him to eat at this time. And most of it has to do with this year's championship goal. He has known for a long time that since he took charge of the team, he has been aware of his boss's ambitions.

The league championship was won. The League Cup has been won, the FA Cup has been won, and for the current upstart Chelsea, there is still a "nouveau riche" hat on their heads, in order to be recognized by everyone, to be called a real giant, to make the Chelsea chairman more respected in his dealings with the London elite. Jose Mourinho also needs to bring a new title for his boss. A Chelsea team has never won the European Champions Cup in its 1002-year history.

For Abramovich sent a dinner invitation. Can Mourinho refuse?

He didn't think about refusing either.

Although he and Abramovich are both unruly figures, they still have something in common. For example, they are all very ambitious. They all know what they're going to do. They all need it – champions.

At the end of the call, Abramovich asked with great concern about the team's preparations for the Champions League. The thirty-third round of the league was just around the corner, but he didn't care. Thinking only about the Champions Cup, it seems that the Russians can no longer wait.

Mourinho, of course, replied that everything was going well. The morale of the team is high because the opponent is Nottingham Forest. He doesn't even need to mobilize.

Thinking of the semi-final opponent being Nottingham Forest Toney? Dawn. Jose Mourinho clenched his mobile phone tightly.

Of course we will win against Nottingham Forest. Reach the Champions Cup final. And then it doesn't matter if it's in front of us, Milan, Manchester United. In the end, the title is all Chelsea's, and of course, my boss, this trophy is not just for you......

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Meanwhile, in Manchester Carrington Training Base. The atmosphere on the training ground was a little solemn, so solemn that it was depressing, the leader of the Red Devils. Alex? Sir Alex Ferguson's face was gloomy, as if the weather was above him at this moment. The usual laughter and conversation in training is now gone.

Joke. Does anyone dare to be hippie smiling in front of a bad mood boss?

Wayne Rooney and Cristiano? Ronaldo usually has a lively personality. People who like to play treasure are all doing their own training projects honestly today, and they dare not slack off in the slightest.

After the last round of the league game, Ferguson locked all the players in the away dressing room, completely ignoring the press conference outside, and scolded the whole team in front of him. The world's superstars, who are worth hundreds of millions of pounds combined, did not dare to take a breath in front of the angry Ferguson. I am afraid that I will become the target of a hair dryer to vent my anger.

About this paragraph. Nothing was revealed by the news media after the game. Because they don't know what's going on either. It is destined to be revealed only in the autobiography of a Manchester United player in the future.

Ferguson conveyed his anger to the big names with high salaries, and made them understand that in Manchester United, his orders are supreme and cannot be disobeyed.

Ferguson wore that expression for a whole week.

Same with Chelsea. Now Manchester United has also reached a critical juncture. After three seasons of slumps. Manchester United have reinvigorated and made a comeback under the leadership of Alex Ferguson, but they did not expect to have the opportunity to win the league and the Champions Cup in the first year, and achieve the double.

Unfortunately, now Chelsea is too close in the league, and the semi-finals of the Champions Cup have to compete with the strong rival AC Milan, which is difficult to deal with.

If Manchester United had comfortably beaten underdogs Portsmouth in the last round, why would they be so nervous now? Chased by Chelsea to only five points, and could be overturned at any time.

Looking at the training players on the field, he yelled hard, "Give me more strength, bastard boys!" This is your carelessness in paying off your debts in the last game!"

Two days later. He's going to welcome an old friend at Old Trafford at the Theatre of Dreams, but it's not a good old friend.

Now outside about this game there are comments and analyses flying all over the place. He'd also want to know what Tony & 8226: Donn thinks of this game. Go all out or give up on this Champions Cup?

You don't want to win the league, Tony, are you going to meddle?

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For almost the entire season. Nottingham Forest did the job of "reading with the prince", and now overnight. They have become "Mr. Key", then at this moment. The man who is going to decide the league title, and maybe even the Champions Cup, is going to do it?

He is training in the lush Wilford training base. Had a relaxed chat with Albertini.

"The season is almost over. Demi, it's almost time to say goodbye, if you can't bear it, don't force it, you can stay and continue to play, I can make a good job in ten minutes with a new contract. ”

Hearing Donn say this, Albertini laughed, "Don't make fun of me. Chief. There is nothing to be reluctant to give. I've already kicked ...... Eighteen years of high-level professional football. It's time to retire. ”

"yes, that's a pity...... Even though I knew that there would be a day, I still couldn't treat it as normal. Donn shrugged, "Are you going back to Italy after you retire?"

"If I miss you. I will also come back to Nottingham to see you. Chief. ”

"Then I'll go to Milan when I miss you, anyway, my team is always running all over the world. Haha!" Speaking of Milan. Don soon stopped laughing. He asked Albertini, "Demy, you said you like to be a coach the most, and your favorite game is the championship football manager...... So can you tell me now from a coach's point of view? The day after tomorrow competition. What choice should we make? You've seen all the analysis comments out there, right?"

Albertini was accustomed to Donne's whims of questioning. He nodded, "If I were the head coach...... I think I'm going to give up and give it my all with Manchester United. Engage in rotation. Let more main players rest and give bench players a chance to practice. Conserve your stamina. Avoid injury. I'm very satisfied with getting a point. ”

He said. Don nodded as he waited for him to finish. Don nodded again. "You're right, absolutely right. In general, we should do this. Milan and Manchester United semi-finals. Who do you like to make it to the finals?" （）

Albertini thought about this question for a long time, and then said with some hesitation: "I'm not sure...... I think they're evenly matched. Anyone has a chance to reach the finals. It makes sense to even lift the championship trophy. ”

Donn smiled: "Then I'll ask in a different way - who do you want to make it to the finals?"

This time, Albertini answered Donn almost as soon as he threw him the question: "AC Milan." ”

"You think the same as I do. Demi. ”

Albertini wondered: "I remember the head was not a Milan fan. ”

'Yes, of course I don't, but I prefer to get them to the final rather than Manchester United.'

"You've got a good personal relationship with Alex Ferguson......"

"It's not about personal relationships. I think it's in our favour for AC Milan to be in the final. Demi. Remember when I promised you a really good show. Is it really something you'll never forget?" Don turned his head to look at Albertini and smiled, he saw that Albertini's expression was happening, and he wanted to see a change.

'AC Milan have to go to the final, they have to get to the final, Demy. That's what I'm giving you the farewell game, I hope you enjoy it. With that, he looked down at his watch and said to Albertini: "The rest time is over." Let's go training. ”

Patting Albertini, who was still in a daze, Donn turned and walked over to his coaching staff.

"Guys, things are going in our favor right now." Walk up to the coaching staff. 'Chelsea and Manchester United both have a chance to win the league and reach the Champions League final as well. And then work harder. How many people would resist the temptation to win a double crown comparable to a legend?"

In the eyes of the coaches. At this point, Don smiled like a demon, with a pair of black wings on his back that spurred out. Shade their eyes from the sun.

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A day later. The Nottingham Forest bus arrives at the hotel in Manchester. Surrounded by reporters at the door of the hotel, Donn once again reiterated that Forest's goal this season is to play in Europe. As for the domestic league standings, as long as the top four can be guaranteed in the end, he will be very satisfied with qualifying for next season's Champions Cup.

“…… If you can meet Mr. Alex Ferguson again in the Champions League final. You're welcome. ”

His last sentence gave reporters unlimited room for reverie, first, he said that he would not do his best in this game; Second, he has completely ignored his semi-final opponents, Jose Mourinho's Chelsea; Thirdly, he is very confident of winning the Champions Cup.

"Should you trust him?" Queiroz looks at the photo on Donne. Ask yourself Boss Alex Ferguson. "Generally speaking, before there is a more important game. It is reasonable and almost certain to give up an inconsequential game ......"

"But that's just ...... general," Ferguson muttered as he sat in the boss's chair, rubbing his chin.

In fact, he was not sure in his heart. Don had mixed feelings about him. Sometimes you feel like he's so sincere. I can't wait to pull out my heart for you to see. Sometimes it makes people feel that he is full of lies. Not a word can be trusted.

Queiroz wanted to convince his boss to accept his idea: "I think no matter how you analyze it. Don should have given up the loaf of bread for the time being until there was a bigger pie, otherwise he would not be able to eat a loaf of bread and a large pie at the same time. ”

"You have a point, Carlos." Ferguson nodded, "But I always have a concern......

"Jazz, you're worried about AC Milan, right? That's really a tough enemy to deal with. Especially this season. Their Kaka is in very good condition......"

AC Milan?

Ferguson thought about this team and the situation was really complicated. Ferguson didn't want to lose the league title, especially to Jose Mourinho, and he was desperate to win the second trophy of his managerial career. Become a club that rivals Manchester United's all-time ...... No. To become a legend in the history of English football and an important weight.

Mark? Busby, Bill? Shankly, Brian? Crowf, Bob? Pasley ...... The star-studded names. To be able to put it together with them and be mentioned again and again in the future. Ferguson has no regrets in his managerial career.

Ferguson woke up from his musings. He looked at Queiroz and said: "Of course you can't lose the league title, I want the Champions Cup too." Regardless of what kind of AC Milan opponent they are. I don't think Nottingham Forest are just going to be able to beat them. Even if they are only half of the main force, let us all go all out. ”

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Pre-match Old Trafford home dressing room.

Alex Ferguson is already changing his shirt. The Manchester United players paced back and forth as they prepared to play. roared loudly to make them nervous: "...... Think of the shit you guys guys played in Portsmouth in the last round of the league! If any of you is proud of it. You can do that for this game. If you think it's a shame for you to lose to Portsmouth, then give me all the energy in this game. Defeat the opponent in front of you!"

Half an hour ago. He has already secured the Nottingham Forest squad for his appearance. It turned out that his prudence was justified. Tony & 8226: Donn is the guy who sent out the best lineup he could have so far to play in a game that "didn't matter" to himself.

Sure enough, it's an old friend who is difficult to deal with......

"Take Nottingham Forest and let yourselves breathe a sigh of relief ahead of the Champions Cup semi-finals. Otherwise...... None of us should think about it! Tear them to shreds!"

In the away team dressing room.

Unlike Ferguson's impassioned expression, Donn grinned with a relaxed expression.

"Guys, if any of you wonder why I'm asking you to go all out to win this game, you can raise your hand and ask questions now."

Of course, no one will raise their hand, and Donn is happy with that, and the players must have doubts in their minds. But they chose to trust themselves as a manager.

"Honestly. We don't have much chance of competing for the league title this season. Unlike last season, this season we are focusing more on the Champions League. That's the price, and now we're going to watch others fight to the death for a title. It's just cruel for me, who is used to being the main character......"

Look at your own head coach pretending. Someone in the locker room laughed. Of course, if you dare to laugh, you are not afraid of death, like Ribery and Eastwood......

"But how are we going to be victors and step on the throne? Stepping stones and corpses before putting on the laurel wreath? They went all the way up. The red carpet was not dyed, it was the blood of their opponents! I don't want my own blood to be on that. Do you want to?"

"No, Chief!"

"Nobody wants to!"

"The devil is willing!"

A crowd roared. They're just waiting for the manager to ask that.

"Excellent! We and those who have fallen on the . The blood is dry, and the corpses are shocked The losers are different! There is more to us than this little throne to pursue. We can't die here. We're Mysterion! Come without a shadow. Go without a trace, and see who doesn't like the eye, just come behind their ass!" Don smacked his palm hard, "Someone thought he was going to win?" Let's tell them how naïve this idea is! If we can't get it, others won't want to get it easily!"

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Ninety minutes later, the whole game was bustling inside the "Theatre of Dreams" at Old Trafford. The audience has not yet withdrawn. The drama has come to an end.

"Dream Theater. Dream Theater is indeed a director of a good show. Don stood on the sidelines and applauded. While saying to Don, who was standing next to him, "They all say that this is the stage for the actors." I think this is the director's stage. ”

On his side. In the distant stands. There was a huge electronic screen with a striking score:

o：2。

In international practice, the home team scores first. The away team score is behind.

"It's incredible...... Nottingham Forest beat Manchester United 2-O away! Although the game process did not look as easy as the score. But anyway. Laughing after ninety minutes Is it Tony? Donn, not Alex? Sir Alex Ferguson! Right now. With Chelsea yet to play, the two sides are still only five points apart!" The TV commentator commented on the game, "Both sides gave it their all. It's a pity that Manchester United were a little unlucky. They could have had a chance to change the situation on the pitch......"

What's the use of talking about that now?

The game is over.

After applauding the players on the pitch, Donn turned and walked towards the United dugout.

Meanwhile. Ferguson was also walking towards him, and the two met in the middle.

Ferguson's face looked very unsightly, and Don thought to himself that those poor Manchester United players had to suffer again when they went back, losing two games in a row, at such a critical moment, but it was a big problem, and it was not easy to deal with. Maybe Manchester United worked hard for a season this season and the league title finally flew to Mourinho.

The two men clasped hands together, and Don had a faint smile on his face. He didn't want to let himself be too proud and provoke Ferguson, and he didn't want to do this kind of thing that hurt others and didn't benefit himself.

Ferguson spoke first: "I gave you a pistol and a bullet, you are too little." I'll give you another one. I didn't expect you to shoot me all. ”

Donn smiled: "I'll tell my players. Your manager is a man who doesn't give up at any time. It's the same with this game, I can't let them see me give up. ”

"Give up? Even if you win this game. And what have you won? There is no change in the standings and there is no guarantee that you can beat Chelsea in the semi-finals of the Champions League. ”

"The first half of the season. Your team won on my chassis against my team, right now. I win it back. We're even. ”

Ferguson was a little surprised by this answer. "You're a vendetta man, Mr. Donn."

"Sometimes the media doesn't wrong."

Ferguson is leaving. He let go of Donn's hand. "One last word, if I were to meet you in the Champions Cup final. I won't be polite that time. ”

Don waved his hand. Watch Ferguson leave. Then he whispered, "We're not going to meet." Sir. Steady champions, and uncertain champions. Which do you want?"

Back in the locker room Donn, shouted at the elated players, "Well done, guys! Now we can go to Athens without any worries!"

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Just the night after Manchester United's defeat to Nottingham Forest. Jose Mourinho Chelsea thrashed West Ham United 4-1 away to do so. Manchester United are still 78 points, Chelsea have risen to 76 points, and they are now just two points away from the top of the league, and one goal can turn the entire Premier League upside down.

It's like a big chunk of oily fat hanging in front of you. Who can resist this temptation?

League Champions, Champions Cup Champions...... Pair. Crown!

Shake off the nouveau riche hat and become a true giant, transforming Chelsea from the ground up.

An hour after the match, Mourinho received a congratulatory call from his immediate boss, Mr. Abramovich. He congratulated the team on their victory in this match. Congratulations to the team on catching up with their opponents Manchester United in the league table, and also invited Mourinho to join him for lunch on his private yacht at noon the next day, and to have afternoon tea with him if he still has time.

Before ending the call, the Russian Monopoly asked in passing how likely it was for Chelsea to win the Double this season......