Chapter 568: Let's Make the State More Violent!
Sturridge's goal, thoroughly? Break the deadlock on the field!
Southampton were encouraged to launch wave after wave of attacks, with Chelsea becoming even more precarious in front of goal.
First, Drogba formed a single knife after a successful anti-offside, but at the critical moment, it was blown offside by the referee.
But judging from the slow motion of the game, it is difficult to say whether it is offside or not.
Sturridge then broke through with the ball and caused a Chelsea foul that allowed Mikel to receive a yellow card.
Then from a set-piece, Raphael Varane headed in from a crossbar and a corner kick from Cech.
The Saints took a corner and Drogba nodded it back to Sturridge, who cut in and volleyed hard, only for Cech to save.
Saint Cech's battle is a perfect confirmation that an excellent goalkeeper is worthy of the words of the top half of the team!
The first half ended 1-0, but in the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought again, and Southampton continued to attack Chelsea fiercely.
At the beginning, Gareth Bale used his speed to force Ivanovic on the left side of the defense on the left side, and after forcing Ivanovic, Drogba made a clever pass into the box, and Drogba grabbed the landing point in the crowd and hit the ball into the bottom left corner.
Cech is on the right, and he can't reach it!
But at the moment when the ball was about to cross the goal line, Ashley Cole flew to the rescue and cleared the ball early.
However, the Southampton players complained to the referee that the goal had clearly crossed the white line.
But the Chelsea players were not convinced, believing that they had not crossed the line.
The referee was quick to make a decision, believing that the line had not been crossed and that Chelsea had defended successfully!
can block this time, but can't stop the next time.
Southampton had a quick free-kick up front and Drogbal pulled the ball down the left and flicked it back to Gareth Bale.
The Welsh winger received the ball and slotted into the penalty area, leaving a fatal flaw in Chelsea's entire defence.
But at the critical moment, Gareth Bale suddenly returned to the front of the big penalty area, Pogba rushed to meet the incoming ball, directly pulled out his leg and shot angrily, and the ball went into the net, 2-0!
The whole St Mary's stadium was inspired!
Southampton, who were in full swing, almost completely trampled Chelsea under their feet!
However, the two-goal lead still failed to satisfy Southampton, and the Saints continued to press and attack Chelsea frantically.
Even Nemanja Matic, a defender, secretly stepped forward, seized an opportunity, and hit a very high-quality long-range shot, but was saved by Cech flying off the bottom line, which is embarrassing!
Southampton then made substitutions, bringing on Ravel Morrison, Isco and James Rodriguez, and the squad also changed back to the usual four-three-three tactics.
At this point, Chelsea were out of the game.
Therefore, even if Bielsa makes changes and substitutions, it will be difficult for the Blues to resist.
In the 81st minute, Isco broke through two players in a row with the ball in the middle, crossed James Rodriguez, the Colombian picked up behind the defense, Drogba caught up with a heartfelt shot, and shot through the Chelsea goal again, 3-0!
By this time, the game had basically ended early!
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When the referee's crisp whistle was heard from the 50-inch LCD TV hanging on the wall, there was a deathly silence in the conference room of the headquarters of the William Hill Gaming Company in London.
Sitting here, each one is an executive of William Hill Gaming Company.
These include Gareth Davis, Group Chairman, Ralph Topping, Chief Executive Officer, and leaders from various departments.
They all stared intently at the LCD TV screen, looking at the time in the upper right, the names of the opposing teams, and the score.
Three to zero!
Southampton beat Chelsea at home!
It should be said that the Saints' win over Chelsea was not a surprise at all.
To conquer Chelsea in such a way, with such a dominant appearance, is enough to make everyone's jaws drop!
Who would have thought that Southampton would be? Is it a promoted horse?
Who would have thought that after surviving the winter break, Southampton would perform so well after a short period of adjustment?
"Having won Liverpool and Chelsea in a row, the Saints can really be said to be overwhelmed!"
Ralph Topping said with embarrassment.
At the beginning of the season, no, even in October, who would have thought that Southampton would have such an amazing performance?
Even in February, when United were 10 points ahead, everyone felt that the Red Devils' title was a certainty.
But now, seeing Southampton beat Chelsea so overwhelmingly, everyone is left to marvel.
Also, the suspense of the Premier League title!
"In this game, Southampton did not play the main force, but whether it is a veteran like Drogba, or a young player like Sturridge and Pogba, as well as Danilo and Nastasic in the backline, they are all eye-catching!"
"yes, that's amazing, according to opta's count, they actually hit 42 shots on goal in this game!"
"Oh my God, forty-two shots?"
"Or against Chelsea?"
"Twenty-four shots on target, if it weren't for Cech and Benatia's excellent performance, I'm afraid it would have been another amazing big score!"
"What's going on in Southampton lately? The state is coming so violently? β
Everyone in the conference room was amazed.
Ralph Topping sighed, "When I watched Charlene Lahri's self-media show [Off the Field] before, I vaguely heard Charlene Lahry mention that it is said that Southampton has already begun to study the training plan for the new season as early as last season, and one of the most important points is how to adjust the team's physical reserves. β
"Prepared since last season?" Some people were amazed, even shocked.
Could it be that someone in Southampton would prophesy?
Ralph Topping nodded, "Don't forget it, Southampton won promotion in the Championship last season, which was a record lead!" β
After he said this, everyone remembered that this was indeed the case.
Southampton have made three jumps in the last three years, moving from League One to the Premier League in one fell swoop.
Even this season, as a promotion horse in the Premier League, Southampton is currently the second favorite team to win the championship after Manchester United!
It is also one of only two teams in the Premier League with the quality to win the title!
You can imagine how amazing this team is!
"Southampton have been following the team's season plan since the start of the summer preparations, and it is said that from November onwards, the schedule will be adjusted for the winter break, with the aim of getting the players back in shape in March and April!"
The reason why Chelsea suffered a humiliating defeat in this game is that the team's strength and skills are not as good as others, and tactics are also the same, but more importantly, the team's form is too bad!
It's not surprising that with the depth of Chelsea's bench, the rotation has not achieved much, and the players have survived the winter break after the devil's schedule, and by March and April, their physical condition has dropped dramatically.
In this case, against a team in excellent form like Southampton, the result can be imagined.
"Southampton's tactics are very targeted, I heard them say that they have a pre-match simulation of the number analysis system, and they can also scientifically rotate the team lineup, so this game, even if the rotation is so large, it is still overwhelming to kill Chelsea!"
At this, Ralph Topping couldn't help but shake his head worriedly.
"Who's next for Southampton?"
With this question from the CEO, someone immediately called up the number of jΓΉ libraries.
"Next up are Reading away, West Ham United at home, Swansea at home, West Bromwich Albion at home, Tottenham Hotspur away, Stoke City at home and Sunderland away."
Now the Premier League has played 31 rounds, with seven rounds remaining.
Judging from the opponents in these seven rounds, Southampton has all taken advantage of the strength
If it's really just from the face of the cards, the Saints have won seven in a row again, which is very likely.
"What about Manchester United?" Gareth Davis also asked with a frown.
'Home to Manchester City, away to Stoke City, home to Aston Villa, away to Arsenal, home to Chelsea, home to Swansea and away to West Bromwich Albion.
As soon as the schedule came out, everyone in the entire conference room almost held their breath.
Grandma's, what's going on?
In the next seven rounds, Manchester United will still play Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea?
I rub, what is this?
Of course, no one present would suspect that the FA was deliberately helping Southampton.
The reason is simple, the schedule was drawn up at the beginning of the season, and who knew that in the end it would be Manchester United and Southampton who would be fighting for the league title?
Besides, Southampton's opponents in the last few rounds are indeed not strong, but look at the past two rounds, challenging Liverpool and Chelsea successively, and then chasing Manchester United and Manchester City.
Those who doubt, what else is there to say?
There are only 20 teams in the league, double circulation, early and late.
Manchester United played against the weak teams early and the three strong teams were in the end, while Southampton played against the strong teams early and played against the weak teams in the last few rounds.
Gareth Davies sighed deeply, "Don't look at Manchester United now leading by eight points, but if Ferguson is not careful, it is very likely that he will capsize in the gutter and give up the league championship for nothing!" β
Who's to say it isn't?
Southampton chased so fiercely, and the state was even better.
There is such a chaser behind him, and he shouts the slogan of winning a streak, and whoever it is, the pressure will only increase.
The current Manchester United is actually showing fatigue!
After beating Norwich City 4-0, United's next two games against Reading and Sunderland were narrowly contested.
Especially against Sunderland, it was won by an own goal, and Manchester United's poor form can be imagined.
"Now Manchester United is eight points ahead, there are seven games left, and the next game against Manchester City is very crucial!" Ralph Topping was right to the point.
Manchester City is not inferior to Manchester United, and is even much better than the Red Devils.
In addition, although this one was played at Old Trafford, it was a Manchester derby.
I believe that no one will forget that last season, it was also at Old Trafford that Manchester City defeated Manchester United 6-1 in the classic game.
"If Manchester United win this game, there will be less pressure on the team and the morale will be boosted."
Ralph Topping said this, deliberately.
"But if Manchester United draws, or even loses, then Manchester United will fall into passivity, and by that time ......"
Although Ralph Topping didn't say it, everyone in the room knew it.
Once United drop points in a derby, it's a worrying situation!
Especially given the next face against Arsenal and Chelsea, neither Arsene Wenger nor Rafael Benitez will be fuel-efficient lights.
Don't look at Benitez's loss to Southampton in this round, it is because the team is incomplete and weak.
But can Manchester United's squad compare to Southampton?
Everyone present listened with a worried face.
Because, if Manchester United loses the title and Southampton really wins the title and creates a miracle of winning the championship for the promoted horses, William Hill will lose a lot of money.
Because, they not only ate the one million pounds bet placed by Yang Huan, but also ate the risk transfer bet of the other two bookmakers.
If Southampton wins the title, then William Hill will be miserable!
More than 400 million pounds, which will record the worst loss in the history of William Hill!
Therefore, executives such as Ralph Topping and Gareth Davies, while worried, are also praying to God and Buddha, hoping that Manchester United can compete a little more, and other teams can create more threats to Southampton.
As for adding to Southampton's private blockage?
They are regular bookmakers, but they are not those underground bookmakers, how dare they?
I really regret not being at the beginning!