Manchester United should be the most successful English club since the establishment of the Premier League.

Most of the credit should go to Sir Alex Ferguson.

However, with Ferguson's retirement and the slow decline of the Class of '92, Manchester United has lost its former glory.

In the previous two seasons, they even failed to reach the top four, becoming a minor joke in English football.

The arrival of Van Gaal once improved Manchester United's system, but the deep-rooted problems remained, and the locker room lost control again.

Van Gaal could only choose to leave with dignity.

This was a good outcome for everyone.

Many media outlets blamed Norwich and Zhao Gang for Van Gaal's departure.

Norwich's 3-0 victory over Manchester United was merely the last straw that broke the camel's back.

The locker room was already out of control, and Van Gaal originally intended to use the Europa League to consolidate his authority.

But the players clearly didn't think so.

When players lose confidence in the head coach, it's best for both sides to part ways amicably.

And now, Cisse has become the interim head coach.

As one of Manchester United's youth coaches, he is just a placeholder, as everyone knows.

However, in order to prove that it was Van Gaal's fault, all the players put in their best effort, and in the weekend league match, they defeated Everton 5-0.

Now, Manchester United's momentum is strong, and they are sitting at Old Trafford, ready to face the visiting Norwich!

And almost all media outlets are pessimistic about Norwich.

The reason is simple: there were many reasons for the previous victory over Manchester United.

Luck, Zhao Gang's free kick, and Manchester United's loose defense.

Manchester United's infighting caused them to not even think about scoring in the second half.

Among the reasons for Norwich's victory, there were no tactical skills or player effort from Norwich themselves.

It was as if this victory had nothing to do with Norwich.

Even if Zhao Gang had a god-like performance, his invisibility in the second half made the media believe that the current Manchester United could easily crush Norwich.

Some authoritative institutions have even offered odds of 1.3 for Manchester United to advance to the next round.

This means that the chance of Manchester United defeating Norwich by a score of 3-0 or more is over 80%!

Norwich is not only not favored, but is also expected to lose by a large margin.

Manchester United's victory over Everton in the last league match gave these institutions a lot of confidence.

As the Norwich bus slowly left the base, countless Norwich fans stood on both sides of the road, waving flags, shouting, and supporting their home team.

In the first round, they were able to beat Manchester United by a large margin when no one was optimistic about them, so why is there no hope this time?

This team has already given them countless surprises.

Arriving at Old Trafford, Zhao Gang felt like he was in a red ocean.

The stadium was full of fans wearing red jerseys.

The nearly 80,000-seat stadium still had tickets in high demand.

Even though Manchester United is now somewhat in decline, the ticket market is still the hottest in the Premier League.

Compared to Old Trafford, the 40,000 people at Carrow Road still lacked a lot of pressure.

As they walked through the player tunnel, the fans above shouted loudly.

"Go home!!! Country bumpkins!"

Compared to Old Trafford, Carrow Road is not too shabby, but it can indeed be called a country bumpkin.

But Zhao Gang was not moved at all.

His eyes were only on the football, only on the desire for victory and advancement.

The louder these fans shouted, the more annoyed and disappointed they would be after the game!

"It's the city folks who have to go home! To be eliminated by the Championship! This is Manchester United! The sky in Manchester is always blue!!!" Hilo shouted at the people above with a cheeky grin.

How could this hothead remain silent and let others spray him?

The Manchester United fans almost climbed over the railing to rush down. Hilo stuck his tongue out at the fans cursing above. This behavior could be punished, but this kind of provocation could make his teammates feel better and not be affected by these fans.

Hilo is indeed a qualified locker room leader.

It's just that he's a bit of a lone wolf on the field.

Zhao Gang shook his head helplessly, this kind of occasion was not suitable for him.

"Go back to Dragon Country! Dave was right, you Dragon Country players are all clowns!!!" Finally, a fan began to provoke Zhao Gang's nerves.

Hilo was about to retort angrily, but Zhao Gang grabbed him.

"Thank you for what you're willing to do for me. I prefer to shut them up with actions."

Hilo nodded. He hadn't known Zhao Gang for long, but he already understood him very well.

Because he is very easy to understand.

Low-key and selfless. He doesn't like trash talk.

This kind of person will be an absolute leader on the field.

No one can question his choices. It can be said that he is the coach on the field, and his prestige is even higher than the coach's!

The only drawback is that he almost never likes to speak in the locker room.

This makes it difficult for him to become a leader in the locker room.

"I wonder when you'll be able to play!" Hilo muttered. This game will definitely be difficult for Norwich.

Zhao Gang might not get playing time.

Zhao Gang nodded, hoping he wouldn't need to play. If he had to play, he would use everything he had to shut these fans up.

Manchester United, huh?

A Premier League giant, huh?

I specialize in taking down elites!

Even some of the older players had been to Old Trafford before, but the new players who had just been signed this year were indeed shocked.

Carrow Road has become a devil's home ground in the Championship this season.

But compared to here, it's still a lot different.

The huge sense of oppression made the players feel somewhat unable to adapt.

Nearly 80,000 people were cheering, and most of them were Manchester United fans.

Only a few hundred Norwich fans were wearing golden clothes in the corner, looking somewhat out of place.

Their voices were completely suppressed, and even if they shouted until their throats were hoarse, the players couldn't hear them.

As if to prove that Manchester United's poor performance was due to Van Gaal, Cisse's starting lineup was unchanged except for Valencia, who was suspended due to a red card and replaced by Herrera.

Ashley Young even retreated to the defense line. Manchester United even changed their formation to 3-2-4-1, an extreme offensive formation!

"We see Zhao Gang and Ospina sitting on the bench. Farke has once again used his old formation, 5-4-1, but this time it's Hilo at the front, not Ospina. Farke has almost given up on the attack and is prepared to defend to the end with a three-goal advantage." Shen Jian's voice was trembling slightly.

Zhao Gang actually didn't start!

Such an opportunity! Manchester United has just changed coaches and is bound to be full of energy, determined to use Norwich as a stepping stone to enter the Europa League Round of 16.

And in this crucial battle, Zhao Gang was unable to play!

"This starting lineup is indeed unexpected, but also reasonable. Facing a powerful Manchester United, Norwich has already taken a three-goal lead, so defending strictly is a good strategy. But can they really hold on?"

"It's very difficult. In the last game, even though Manchester United was playing with one less player, they actually controlled the situation for the entire second half, but the players gave up somewhat. Now, facing a Manchester United full of fighting spirit, it's probably very difficult for Norwich's defense!" Zhang Xiang said with some worry.

"Does Farke understand football???"

"Didn't they play very well in the last game? Why did he change people? They're completely on the defensive?"

"Norwich is going to be eliminated! Zhao Gang worked so hard to score three goals, and this idiot coach is going to send them back!"

Dragon Country fans were criticizing Farke in the live broadcast room.

"Everyone, stop arguing. Farke is the coach, he definitely understands more than you. Zhao Gang hasn't said anything, so what are you shouting about??"

"Bullshit! I haven't seen any tactics from Farke. His tactic is to give the ball to Zhao Gang, and Zhao Gang distributes the ball."

"That's right, I could do it too. In the last game, Zhao Gang was closely marked by Mata, and Norwich couldn't attack!"

"No, no, no, Farke also has a big weapon, which is to let Philipp and Hilo break through to create fouls and let Zhao Gang take free kicks!"

Dragon Country fans hadn't slept until almost 3 a.m., and they had to go to work in the morning. They were here waiting for Zhao Gang.

But Zhao Gang didn't start!

They must be full of resentment.

And the Zhao Gang fan club leader is not just anyone.

He didn't analyze the situation on the field at all, and didn't even introduce the starting lineup!

He directly started talking about the recent transfer rumors about Zhao Gang.

"Dave used to look down on Zhao Gang so much, it was almost written all over his face. After Manchester United lost the last game, he contacted Ferguson to request to buy Zhao Gang." As soon as Shen Jian brought up the topic, Zhang Xiang quickly followed up, "Yes, that's the case. It can only show that... it shows that even a proud person like Dave has been subdued by Zhao Gang."

"Yes, yes, yes, hahaha..."

Although the two of them were chatting in what seemed like an awkward way, the fans really liked to listen.

Regardless of Dave's purpose, the fact that Ferguson wanted to buy Zhao Gang was true.

"Moreover, Guardiola seems to be interested in Zhao Gang as well. Guardiola can be said to be the most demanding coach, and his requirements are usually unreachable for ordinary players."

"That's right, but Zhao Gang can reach them!"

At this moment, the camera accurately captured Guardiola in the stands.

"Look, look, what a coincidence, Guardiola actually appeared at Old Trafford. He must be here to scout players. Who is he scouting? It goes without saying!"

"It's not just Guardiola, Ferguson is also here, Pochettino is also here... Mourinho is also at the stadium!" Shen Jian felt a little unbelievable.

He hadn't received this news before.

He didn't expect that these coaches would all appear at Old Trafford!

This was simply unprecedented!

The only highly influential coaches in the Premier League who weren't there were Klopp and Wenger!

As the coach of Liverpool, it's almost impossible for Klopp to come to Old Trafford, unless he's invited by Ferguson. But Ferguson doesn't have that hobby. Inviting people from Liverpool... Liverpool's coaches will almost never take the initiative to come in this lifetime.

And Wenger had a falling out with Norwich over a bid of 10,000,001 pounds, so it was understandable that he didn't come this time.

The other three coaches of the Big Six had all come!

A Europa League match would never bring all three of them here!

Their only purpose for coming can only be because of Zhao Gang.

They wanted to see Zhao Gang's ability when competing with top clubs!

Old Trafford is undoubtedly the best touchstone.

But Zhao Gang was on the bench!

"Oh no, Farke didn't give them any face at all! He put Zhao Gang on the bench!"

"That's right, Farke definitely knew some news in advance, that these coaches would come to the stadium. But he's just so stubborn, it doesn't matter who comes, I'm going to play my own tactics, defend to the death!"

"Farke still has some character!" Shen Jian couldn't help but sigh, but wasn't this unfriendly to Zhao Gang?

So many big-name coaches had come to the stadium for an 18-year-old youngster!

Farke actually put him on the bench. If they could hold on, he might not even let Zhao Gang play!

On the field, with the fans cheering wildly, the refreshed Manchester United players were launching wave after wave of attacks!

And Cisse was standing on the sidelines, shouting at the players on the field non-stop, even more excited and nervous than Farke, except for greeting Zhao Gang at the beginning.

In just twenty minutes, Norwich's defenders were already stretched thin.

Hilo had retreated to the edge of the penalty area, and everyone was piled up inside the penalty area!

And they barely managed to defend the goal.

Norwich had no chance to counterattack at all.

They couldn't even get past the halfway line!

Without Wright, only Philipp was left in the midfield who hadn't broken through yet, and there wasn't a single point of contact in front. They could only kick the ball out of bounds as far as possible!

They were completely different from the Norwich team in the last game.

Now, these players knew the gap between themselves and the real giants of Manchester United.

Finally, in the 24th minute of the match, Rooney leaned against the defender in the penalty area, and after Di Maria's accurate cross, a beautiful bicycle kick completely ignited Old Trafford!

Ferguson was sitting in the stands, clenching his fists and celebrating excitedly!

This was one of his most proud disciples.

"Oh no, this won't work, they can't hold on! Manchester United is too strong, both in terms of tactics and individual player ability.

If they go all out and attack, they might not necessarily collapse. It's definitely not going to work to just passively defend like this!"

Manchester United, who were getting more and more excited as they played, threatened Norwich's goal again and again.

The goalkeeper became the most tired person, the one who held the ball for the longest time for Norwich!

Constantly picking up the ball and kicking it far away!

With Di Maria's wonder goal from outside the box.

Old Trafford was once again plunged into a thunderous roar.

2-0!

Only one goal away from a three-goal tie!

And it was only forty minutes.

If this continued, there probably wouldn't even be extra time, and Norwich would be directly eliminated!

Ospina was sitting there, grimacing and anxious.

The camera gave Zhao Gang several shots.

Zhao Gang had his fingers crossed and was sitting there quietly, staring at the field.

As if it had nothing to do with him.

"Zhao Gang is really calm!" Shen Jian didn't know what to say about Zhao Gang's state at this moment.

He was only eighteen years old, but he didn't seem to be confused or anxious at all when the team was behind.

Was it a sign of a true general, or was his nerve reaction arc too slow?

A whistle blew, and the first half ended.

Norwich's players hung their heads, feeling somewhat relieved.

They were exhausted from being dragged around by the Manchester United players, and they were mentally tense, which consumed a lot of energy.

Farke rubbed his eyebrows, feeling that his tactics were correct.

Facing Manchester United, a complete Manchester United, full of fighting spirit, wanting to prove themselves, attacking head-on would definitely lead to a rout.

But he didn't expect that even defending with all their might, they were still being beaten badly.

Not surprisingly, the second half would be even more difficult.

It would be difficult to hold on to a 0-2 score.