came to the 31st round of the Premier League, and ushered in two more heavyweight matchups.

Manchester United and Liverpool's double reds, Chelsea and Arsenal's London clash in London.

The four giants of the Premier League will inevitably affect the direction of the final championship.

Chelsea winger Joe Cole has written a bid for the top two. 'We like where we are at the moment, it's good to be in the shadow behind Manchester United and Arsenal and we can focus on our game. The gun shot the first bird, and Joe Cole knew that very well. 'At the moment no one on the planet knows who will be the winner of the Premier League, so it's important to keep going.

Third place in the "shadows" chasing the top two, Joe Cole believes that Chelsea are in a good position, but he and Manchester United and Arsenal cannot ignore the fact that there is another powerful force behind the top three in the Premier League, not only to impact, but may even have a decisive impact on the title race. 'There's a lot of interest in finding out how close Liverpool can get to the top of the Premier League.' Benitez said. 'We've been criticised all season, but in the next three or four weeks, let's look forward to what happens.'

The Liverpool coach's battle book is more terrifying than Joe Cole, first of all, the two have different "grades", one is the coach and the other is just a player, and more importantly, Liverpool does have the ability to launch the strongest impact on Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea, the Reds have won all seven games and scored 18 goals, an average of 2.6 per game, and no one has looked down on the Premier League giants who have accumulated contradictions at the beginning of this season after the two-legged double defeat of Inter.

Judging from the schedule, Liverpool also has the convenient conditions to "disrupt the pattern of hegemony". First up is a trip to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United this Sunday, with three consecutive legs against Arsenal heading into April. That includes a trip to the Emirates' Premier League. Benitez said: "If we can beat Manchester United, then we will be one step closer to the top of the table and Liverpool will have more confidence. ”

The British media interpreted Benitez's words as "rekindling the ambition of winning the league". In fact, the Reds are too far behind, and it is too unlikely to expect all three teams to be out of order at the same time in the last eight rounds. Of course, Rafael Benitez will certainly lead his side to a continuation of their winning streak in the Premier League, either to retain fourth place, to build more confidence in the Champions League, and thirdly, to add extra motivation if they end up being a force to dominate the league title. It was also an honor for the Red Army.

Alex Ferguson and Manchester United have been saying that April 13 will be a real Premier League title tie, with the Red Devils hosting Arsenal in what amounts to a 'six-point battle for the title'. But before that, Liverpool became a litmus test for both sides. Just like last year, when Chelsea were still counting on a comeback over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, the Red Devils had stretched the margin wide enough to turn the theoretical title tie into a pointless second-team battle. It looks like Chelsea are likely to be the least affected. Because the two-legged league game against Liverpool was decided ahead of schedule. However, the Blues have dropped four points from one draw and one defeat, and if the two sides collide in the Champions League semi-finals, it will inevitably have an impact on the Premier League race for Grant and his side.

In terms of probability, it is unlikely that Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea will cross the Liverpool trap at the same time, just as the percentage of the Premier League's four giants winning at the same time when playing the league on the same day is very small, there will always be a team that will be upset by the opponent, and at this time, if you want to win the title, you will not only have to eat the belly of the fish and the middle team. You also need to get enough points on the giants. Ferguson said: "The race for the Premier League title is going to be fascinating. And Liverpool's last-minute rise has undoubtedly added a new layer of suspense to this fascinating series.

This week is a potentially watershed week for the Premier League title. First, Chelsea and Manchester United will play a make-up match in midweek, and then on Sunday, the semi-finals will be clash with Chelsea hosting Arsenal and Manchester United taking on Liverpool.

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright wrote in a column that people talk about the Premier League title race and keep the focus on Manchester United and Arsenal, but the relatively neglected Chelsea are terrifying.

'When Chelsea were beaten by Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium last December, only a fool would think they had lost their chance to win the title. Three months later, Chelsea have emerged as a real threat to Manchester United, while the Gunners are struggling a bit. ”

Chelsea have won nine and drawn three of their 12 Premier League games after a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, and Wright believes that "it's the form needed to compete for the title and it shows how strong Chelsea's squad is." ”

'The toughest period was around the Africa Cup of Nations, with players such as Didier Drogba, Essien and Kalou leaving, while Frank Lampard, John Terry, Ballack and other key players were injured again, but Chelsea coped well, with Alex, Sidwell and others keeping the wheel rolling. Now that Chelsea beat Tottenham and would level Arsenal on points, the depth of the Blues' squad is being revealed. ”

'Chelsea are playing very well at the moment, getting the ball to the front line quickly, they're creating chances, so there must be something right. I feel like they can get a win at White Hart Lane and keep the pressure going, they've been doing well there and want to get their revenge for the Carabao Cup final. ”

Wright also pointed out that Bolton Wanderers and Liverpool could be two opponents who could give United problems this week. 'In terms of strength, Bolton seem vulnerable, but they are fighting for relegation. Liverpool can't win the title, but they could help stop Manchester United, and they could do so. ”

As for his former club Arsenal, Wright seems to believe that the weakness of the squad makes it difficult for the Gunners to win the title. 'If Chelsea lose to Arsenal then they will be out of contention, but no one is to blame for Arsenal's four draws in a row because at the start of the season no one could have expected them to be where they are today.

The red derby between Manchester United and Liverpool was more exciting and thrilling than any previous Premier League season.

Although they were left behind by Manchester United by 11 points, Liverpool only needed one game to raise their eyebrows. If Rafael Benitez can lead his side to beat Manchester United at Old Trafford and claim their first league win against Alex Ferguson, thwarting United's title plans would be the most enjoyable. Because of the ensuing Chelsea vs Arsenal match, no matter which team. There will be huge benefits: Arsenal are expected to equalise with Manchester United, and Chelsea are also expected to close the gap on Manchester United to within one goal.

Arsene Wenger said Arsenal's belief in winning the title has not diminished at all. He is looking forward to this 'Super Sunday' bringing good fortune to Arsenal. "This 'Super Sunday' is different from the one at the beginning of the season. Four teams. Everyone has enough motivation to win. Chelsea's standings, Arsenal's standings, and Manchester United and Liverpool's positions in the table are all so delicate. It's a must-win league game and this Sunday, it's going to be very exciting. ”

And Grant agrees that Super Sunday would be the starting point for Chelsea's turnaround. "We're in an ideal position to take advantage of the opponent's mistakes and fight back." The next fixtures. Chelsea play Arsenal and Manchester United at home and have a good chance of catching up with a five-point gap. 'Of course, the first thing is to beat Arsenal so that if Manchester United lose to Liverpool. We are only two points away from them. Grant is planning his own 'Super Sunday' and believes Chelsea are likely to be the happiest laughing tomorrow, "Arsenal are still too young with experience. We were able to get all three points. ”

Only Ferguson doesn't think Sunday has a super impact on the title race. "I said it earlier. It takes a steady team to win the title, and Manchester United will do just that. We kick off first and hopefully we can win Liverpool and then we can sit back and enjoy the other game and think about what the best outcome is. "Several teams are in contention for the title and no team is sure they will win. ”

After "Super Sunday", Manchester United will also collide directly with Arsenal and Chelsea. Holding on to the three points advantage was necessary for the last champion. Otherwise, every Sunday would be super difficult.

Manchester United and Liverpool have their 150th league match. As in many previous moments. Tonight will also be a game of great significance, with Manchester United winning and Liverpool winning to consolidate their title advantage and Liverpool winning to make waves again.

In the standings, Manchester United are as many as 11 points ahead of fourth-placed Liverpool, but Liverpool still hold on to the trophy with one hand. The reason why I say this is because Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea, who are in contention for the title, are all directly and indirectly affected by Liverpool. Manchester United and Arsenal will have to play Liverpool, and once they are held back by the Reds, Chelsea have a chance to take advantage of. For this reason, public opinion regards today's semi-final dialogue as the first round of the championship battle, especially the first game of Manchester United vs Liverpool.

This is the first time in Liverpool's tenure that Benitez has had a role in influencing the Premier League. In the eyes of the Reds boss, it was time to change his embarrassing history of Manchester United's winless league game at Old Trafford. Whether it's Torres, Mascherano or Babel, they are all the ones that the boss thinks will overwhelm Manchester United for the first time. In particular, the new attacking combination of Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard will surely score their first goal in four years against Manchester United.

Manchester United's defence will be under intense pressure. Principal centre-back Rio Ferdinand is still unhealed from his injury, with Nemanja Vidic partnering between Brown and youngster Pique. In the goalkeeper position, Ferguson is still comparing the injured Van der Sar to the substitute Kuzzak. However, Ferguson believes this will not be enough to affect the balance of victory, as United can dominate their opponents with a stronger attack. "Liverpool is my favourite opponent. The same goes for the players, they don't have to mobilize before every game. ”

Before the game, Benitez, who was full of confidence, took the lead in provoking a war of words. After beating Bolton, Ferguson accused the referee of not paying enough attention to protecting Ronaldo and allowing the opponent to commit a number of egregious fouls on his disciples. Beshuai saw through Ferguson's trick at a glance and thought it was an opportunity for his opponent to put pressure on the referee for tonight's match. Pei Shuai even asked rhetorically, "Isn't Torres worth protecting?" Now he has ulterior motives for saying this. Don't think it's going to give the United players protection. ”

In the past, in the face of such provocations, Ferguson must have replied with more saliva. But with the three points in hand, the United boss is more determined. He poked Benitez in the sore spot with a single sentence. 'One thing I'm sure of Liverpool is that this season, to say they still want to win the title would be a joke.

No matter what you say before the game, you have to see the real thing on the field!

The focus of the 31st round was staged on time at Old Trafford as scheduled, with the Red Devils Manchester United hosting the Reds Liverpool, and the direct dialogue between the new and old giants of the Premier League attracted a large number of fans to watch the scene, and the stadium was already full, and there were many fans who did not have tickets gathered in the square outside the stadium.

Rafael Benitez and Alex Ferguson, as the managers of the two teams in this game, led their respective players into the lounge with grim faces.

The big war is imminent. The players of both teams go to the field first for the final warm-up, and it is time for the fans of the two teams to face each other. Manchester United fans are singing loudly that we are champions to satirize the Liverpudlians who have been worse than the year before.

The number of Manchester United fans was overwhelming, and soon the singing of Liverpool fans was drowned out by their uniform shouts, "Manchester United Manchester United"

The players are warming up, and so are the fans of both teams.

Jonker will be up front for this game, and his partner will still be Wayne Rooney. Tevez was deployed as a winger, and Ferguson tweaked United's attacking line against Liverpool, with the media thinking it was a three-striker tactic before the game. Now it seems that the old gentleman did not do this, and if he could let the media know about the opportunity every time, Ferguson would not be the legendary coach.

When the game starts, people will find out. United's position up front is unique. Jonk was up front, Rooney was in ambush behind him, and Tevez was on the left in the middle of the two.

United formed a triangular attacking combination on the left, with the trio not fixed to each other at all, with Wayne Rooney sometimes swooping in and Jonker dropping in, or Jonk moving wide and Tevez dropping back. Rooney continues to cut forward.

There was a lot of variation in attack, making it difficult for Liverpool's defenders to defend against each other. Rafael Benitez seemed to have anticipated United's attacking intentions, and Liverpool, after getting through the initial panic, followed the manager's instructions from the sidelines to switch to zone defense and no longer focus on individual marking.

The strong team deserves to be a strong team, and the tactical change is extremely fast, and the passive situation is immediately reversed.

Of course, Ferguson will not let Liverpool have free time, you change me and I change, there is no goal on the left side, change sides!

The triangle attack group has shifted to the left side of Liverpool, that is, the right side of Manchester United, and no coach can compare with Ferguson when it comes to the grasp of the start, Manchester United always has a way to open the situation at the beginning, which is where Ferguson is unique.

Rooney was active on the right side at this time, and after receiving Jonck's pass, he knocked the ball horizontally to Tevez who was dragging behind, and the Argentine did not drag at all, and immediately sent a through ball.

The trio played a delicate combination of mercury in one go, and after switching to the right side, the position of the trio was much better, and Jonk met the ball and chose to shoot from a tight angle.

According to the feeling in the past, he would definitely take the ball and observe again, since the Ferguson talk, Jonk has completely followed his feelings, and when he thought of shooting, he did not hesitate to shoot.

Unfortunately, the ball crossed the goal and only hit the side-netting.

Frustrated, Jonk didn't forget to thank his teammates and raised his hand to applaud Tevez for a good pass.

"You kid wasted a chance! But the kick is a bit domineering! "Rooney came directly to talk to Jonker, since the start of the game, it has been all Manchester United who are leading the attack, and it is clear that Rooney is in a good mood.

"Domineering?" Jonker repeated Rooney's words, the first time he had heard his team-mates say about his style of play, "I'm going to make Manchester United the winner today!" ”

"Hehe, me too, who says it's not! Unless he wants another flying shoe from his boss! Rooney and Jonker joked, the people of the world know that Beckham is Manchester United who left because of a flying shoe, that is, the favored Rooney dares to joke with the newcomer below, like Giggs, Scholes old players, this is a taboo topic, after saying that, Rooney is still reminding Jonker that he can't say it!

The game continued, the first 15 minutes of the first half, it was completely dominated by Manchester United, the Reds Liverpool in Old Trafford is simply like a year, what is the devil's home, Old Trafford is a good interpretation of this!

Most of the die-hard Liverpool fans who came to the away stadium were a little disappointed, and they saw very clearly that Liverpool had no power to fight back, how could such a situation not disappoint the fans.

With goals to come, no goals, and an advantage that could not be converted into a victory, Ferguson watched nervously on the pitch, his opening plan had been successful so far, dominating the game with attack, and suppressing the arrogance of the home team Liverpool as soon as he came up.

What about Liverpool? It seems that they are a little blindsided, except for defending them, there is no chance to attack at all, Benitez is in a hurry, there is no way, you can't make a substitution now, this is a big taboo, unless the player is injured, otherwise no coach will change lightly at the beginning.

While expecting a goal, while worrying about the goal, the goal has not appeared, no, not that it did not appear, but it appeared the other way around.

Liverpool scored in the 18th minute with their first effective attack.

The goal was a bit of a surprise, Alonso received Gerrard's pass and shot from the right, the ball hit Evra's leg and bounced, Van der Sar attacked but hit Brown and bounced into the net, the hapless Brown didn't know what was going on, so he carried an own goal.

Van der Sar apparently thinks the main responsibility lies with him, and he is still reassuring the depressed Brown, "It's not your fault, my assist is really amazing!" ”

"I didn't expect you to be able to laugh at this time!" Brown reluctantly scooped the ball out of the net and kicked it into the midfield.

"It's just an accident, just do what we should do, now we can only look at the previous play!" Van der Sar pointed to the player standing on the halfway line

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1:0, Manchester United is behind the own goal!

Ferguson in the coach's seat didn't say anything, but he chewed gum much faster, and the old coach was calm on the surface, but anyone who knew his little habits knew it and could also understand the anxiety in his heart at this time.

Just three minutes later, Ferguson stood up and waved his arms excitedly in celebration of the goal.

No one expected, including the Liverpool fans and players on the field who had just been boosted by the goal, Jonker decisively ran to the left side of Manchester United after kicking off, and after he got the ball on the left side, he broke through all the way to the front of the penalty area, and decisively handed the ball to Rooney.

Rooney took the ball and passed the ball directly, and handed it back to Jonck, a simple pass between the two, Jonk cut directly into the Liverpool penalty area along the side, Skrtel and Aurelio blocked in both directions, Jonk unhurriedly chose to pick up the cross on the left side of the penalty area, and Tevez pushed the far point to score from 14 meters in the middle.

The Reds quickly levelled the scores at 1-1 and the two sides were back on the same page.

The goal comes entirely from the attacking mode of the triangle combination, and Liverpool is obviously a little uncomfortable with the new Manchester United attacking model, and this goal seems to be deserved, unlike Liverpool's previous goals, which rely entirely on luck.

Manchester United momentum is like a rainbow, continue in the second half of the first half, to attack, Liverpool's defense is getting more and more difficult, especially the point of Jonker, today's changeable position, so that Jonk feels very good, everywhere can form a certain threat, especially the tacit cooperation between the three people, very threatening, Jonke, Tevez from time to time to some breakthroughs, passing the ball in the march, but also make the defenders embarrassed, if it were not for the Liverpool goalkeeper Reina table xiàn excellent, high resistance only once did not save their own team.

Manchester United were actually ahead in the first half, and the biggest contributor to the draw was Reina.

Benitez walked to the sidelines from time to time to shout a few words, regardless of his gestures and shouts, whether the players on the field could hear it or not, in fact, the head coach was more venting his own pressure and anger.

After watching the first half of the Chinese fans, they will have a feeling, that is, the game has not been watched much, it is over, time flies too fast, a good game is like this, so that the fans unknowingly, the game has ended in 45 minutes.

The only thing that is a little lacking, Manchester United is not leading, in China Manchester United is definitely the team with the most fan support, there is no one at all, one of the best, many sports programs have got one or two Manchester United No. 25 genuine jerseys, to carry out the so-called fan Q&A, voting, this kind of old-fashioned method that has long been outdated, it is only profitable.

During the break, the fans went to the toilet and did other things, and when the second half of the game started, they didn't have time to do anything else. (To be continued......)