Chapter 374 Give Gifts Right at the Beginning

For Chinese fans, in addition to watching Manchester United and Dong Fangzhuo, another highlight of this game is Li Tie.

Chinese player Li Tie entered the bench. This is the first time Li Tie has been on the sidelines of the Premier League in 23 months.

The last time Li Tie qualified in the Premier League was in the 2003-04 Premier League. In January 2004, when Everton played Arsenal at home, Li Tie played in the first half and was replaced in the second half. In the end, the team drew 1-1 with the Gunners.

Since then, Li Tie was injured while representing the national team and has not been able to represent the team in the Premier League again, and he has not even had the opportunity to be a substitute. Earlier this season, the team participated in two Champions League qualifying matches, and Li Tie entered the substitute lineup, but failed to win even a minute of playing time.

This week is actually a good opportunity for Li Tie. Cahill was suspended for three games, Arteta was suspended for accumulating yellow cards, Van der Meyde and Carsley were injured, and four absolute main-level players were absent at the same time. Li Tie got a good opportunity.

In the reserve team match in mid-week, Li Tie was replaced after 70 minutes of playing. It was obvious that the coach was checking his condition. Against Manchester United away from home, Li Tie served as a substitute, which was considered a completely acceptable result.

In the player tunnel, Dong Fangzhuo did not see Li Tie, indicating that it was definitely impossible for him.

It's a pity.

In the Premier League, Sun Jihai's situation is much better than him. After all, he is a regular main player. Li Tie's Premier League career seems to be almost over.

But is there any way? Playing here depends on strength. Without strength, you can't even make the squad.

"Although Chinese Dong has broken a record in the Champions League, he has not scored in three games in the league..."

"Will he score a goal in this game? Hehe. Before the game, William Hill Gambling Company offered a particularly interesting odds. The odds of the Manchester United captain scoring a goal are 3, which is not high... This means He is likely to score. Cristiano is 2.8 and Rooney is 15. After all, he is not in the lineup and is just sitting on the bench."

"Moyes was very low-key before the game. He thought Everton came here just to get a draw. They have to fight for relegation, but damn, his team is now sixth in the standings, one point away from relegation. There are less than 10 points left. Last season they finished fifth in the league and participated in the Champions League qualifiers. Unfortunately, they were eliminated in the qualifiers. Otherwise, they would have performed better, and Moyes' words would have been laughable. Just laugh."

Later, Lineker announced the rosters of both sides.

Manchester United lineup (4-3-3): Edwin van der Sar; Gary Neville, Vidic, Sylvester, Richardson; Fletcher, Scholes, Smith; Luo, Dong Fangzhuo, Giggs.

Everton lineup (4-4-2): Wright; Hibbert, Yabo, Will, Valente; Osman, Simon Davies, Philip Neville, Kilbane; McFadha Come on, Beatty.

When Philip Neville's name was read on the radio, Manchester United fans gave him a warm ovation to welcome him home. Although the two Neville brothers hugged each other cordially, the applause rang out again.

The Manchester United fans in the stands were a little moved, perhaps out of memory of Best, and now they have become very fragile and sensitive to anything that can touch a nerve.

Manchester United has an absolute advantage against Everton in the past 10 years with 19 wins and 3 draws. The last time Everton won at Old Trafford was 13 years ago. But Everton has won 4 of the last 5 games, so it is impossible for Manchester United to rely on their previous achievements to win against Everton. History is history after all!

The Manchester United players on the field did not think so. Only 85 seconds into the game, Luo brought the ball into Everton's penalty area. He dribbled from the right to Kilbani and Valente. Completely at a loss.

The stands screamed immediately, and the hot-tempered Luo ignited Manchester United's desire to attack from the very beginning.

Unfortunately, his shot was blocked by Everton defender Will in the end.

"Ronaldo's dribbling speed is quite fast. He wanted to eat Everton in the opening shot, but he was just a little bit short. When Ronaldo dribbled the ball on the right just now, the Manchester United captain also pounced on him like a wolf. Yabo He and Will were obviously still a little distracted, and were dragged down by the two of them. However, Giggs on the left seemed not to run enough. When Dong and the others entered the penalty area, he only made it past half-court. There is still a certain generation gap between young players and older players.”

Giggs eventually went straight to the corner flag to take a corner kick.

He did not pass the ball into the penalty area, but gave a tactical corner kick to Scholes on the outside. Scholes made a light move and immediately fired a powerful shot from 25 yards in the middle!

As a result, the ball hit teammate Smith on the hip and bounced to the feet of the opponent's player. The opponent kicked the ball away with a big kick.

Vidic leaned on one of the opponent's forwards, McFadden, and Sylvester easily headed the ball back, trying to tip the ball to Van der Sar.

However, the intensity is too low!

Everton's other striker Beattie rushed up from behind him, slippery than a loach.

"Oh my God!"

Under the watchful eyes of more than 60,000 fans at Old Trafford, Sylvester gave Beatty a beautiful ‘assist’!

Van der Sar's concentration was quite concentrated, and when Beattie rushed over, he also rushed out.

But it was too late for him to hold the ball with both hands. He could only swing his right fist and try to hit the ball first.

He did it.

But the ball was blocked by another Everton player...

Smith didn't hesitate at all and made a tackle directly from behind!

It was too late for Osman to push the shot directly into the empty goal!

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The referee rushed over and gave Smith a red card without hesitation.

"Oh, God!"

"so terrible!"

"Poor Smith!"

"Wardefake!" Ferguson cursed directly from the sidelines.

Damn Sylvester, just let Smith go...

If West West's back pass wasn't too casual, Smith wouldn't have given Osman such a kick in the back.

This kick is destined to be a red card. If Smith does not tackle, Osman can easily push the shot into the empty goal.

Therefore, Smith is actually very worthy of such a red card. At least he can ensure that Manchester United has not conceded a goal.

The fans in the fans' gallery immediately started to curse. The fans were fed up with Sylvester's poor performance! Bringing the team into the pit again and again.

"Ferguson, don't hesitate. Let's get rid of this thing in winter. There is no need to think about it at all..."