A reporter asked him, "You completed three goals and two attacks, but the team lost. How do you feel now?"
Zhang Kuang was silent for a few seconds, and then said, "Unfortunately, we scored five goals but conceded six, which shows that there is a big problem with our defense.
But this is not the responsibility of one individual, it is the responsibility of the entire team. We will go back and watch the video, analyze the problems, and then improve.
This game may affect the league's championship, and I'm a little worried about it. After all, a team like Manchester City may make several mistakes in a season.
After this game, Manchester City is at the top of the league, and it may not be that easy to get them down."
Another reporter asked, "How was Manchester City's performance in this game?"
"Very strong." Zhang Kuang said, "Silva, Agüero, Balotelli, everyone in their frontcourt has the ability to decide the game. Today they scored one more goal than us, that's it."
"How would you rate your hat-trick?"
Zhang Kuang The corners of his mouth moved, as if he wanted to laugh but didn't, "There's nothing to comment on. If you don't win a hat trick, it's zero. The result is always the most important thing in a game."
"..."
He turned and walked towards the locker room, his back disappearing into the shadows of the passage.
The songs of Old Trafford and Manchester City fans behind them are still echoing, and the blue flags are buzzing in the dusk.
In the red stands, Manchester United fans did not leave, they were still applauding.
He Wei's voice in CCTV's live broadcast sounded slowly, like an unfinished poem.
"Eleven goals, six alternating leads, Old Trafford witnessed one of the craziest Manchester Derby in Premier League history.
Zhang Kuang's hat trick failed to bring victory to Manchester United, but everyone saw the young man's burning: free kick, long shot, header, three scoring methods, tearing Manchester City's defense three times.
Coupled with two assists, Zhang Kuang did almost everything he could do. He carried Manchester United alone and ran in a desperate situation for ninety minutes.
Football can be so cruel sometimes: you help the team score 5 goals, and the opponent scores 6 goals. You try your best, but the result is still unsatisfactory.
But there was no loser in Old Trafford tonight. Although Manchester United lost, Zhang Kuang's three goals and two assists were engraved in the history of this derby.
Years from now, people will remember this autumn, remember the boy China who completed a hat trick in the fierce battle between red and blue, remember those arcs flying towards the goal and the loud bangs that hit the net.
Victory belongs to Manchester City, but the legend belongs to everyone who has burned on the field. After the smoke of the Derby has cleared, what remains in the memory will always be those running figures and unyielding eyes."
Zhang Lu:"..."
Yes, Zhang Lu couldn't say such concluding and emotional words, he could only nod silently.
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After the game, the news release hall was packed with people and the spotlights were flashing.
When Ferguson walked in, his face had returned to its usual calmness, but he chewed gum much faster than usual. He sat down at the main seat, folded his hands on the table, and spoke before the reporter asked questions.
"We conceded six goals in today's game, which is rare for my team. Manchester City deserves this victory. They have seven or eight attackers in the frontcourt who can decide the game, and they all seized their opportunities today.
I want to congratulate Manchester City for reaching the top of the list. They spent a lot of money and got results. This is the law of modern football."
The reporter from "The Times" immediately asked, "Sire Sir Alex, do you think there was a big problem with the formation today? Which players do you think performed poorly?"
Ferguson glanced at him and did not answer directly, "I really didn't expect Manchester City's frontcourt attack group to be so powerful. There was no problem with the players' performance.
The tactics of the defense need to be adjusted, and this is my responsibility. But when it comes to individuals, I don't think any player performed poorly, and I don't accept criticism of the players.
In fact, our players also performed quite well, especially Zhang Kuang. Without his hat trick and two assists, we would have been humiliated by the big score today."
Reporter: "What about Zhang Kuang?"
A reporter asked a question in the audience, but Ferguson ignored it. "Others are also very good. Today we were knocked off the top spot, but the season is still long. Manchester United will not give up, never."
He stood up and was about to leave. A reporter asked, "Will there be any signings in the winter window? Today's game exposed the shortcomings of the Manchester United midfielder. Will there be any signings in the winter window?"
Ferguson paused for a moment, turned around and said, "Now is not the time to discuss this."
After saying that, he opened the door and left.
After Ferguson left, Mancini came in with a smile on his face, which was in sharp contrast to Ferguson.
His first words after sitting down were filled with uncontrollable excitement:
"I'm very excited, because not only did we defeat Manchester United today, we climbed to the top of the standings. This season Premier League should be replaced by someone else to win the championship. Manchester United and Chelsea can't always take turns taking the championship."
The reporter of "The Guardian" asked a pointed question, "Milner was replaced in the 38th minute of the first half. He was very angry and walked through the tunnel and went directly back to the locker room. At the end of the game, he was obviously unhappy when you replaced Balotelli. How do you deal with the players' emotions?"
Mancini's smile faded a little, but his tone remained firm. "I am the head coach, and what I am responsible for is tactics and winning.
Milner was not wrong. He was replaced just because Manchester City needed to change his tactics, so he was replaced.
Facts have proved that Manchester City's tactical changes have achieved very good results. The same thing happened when Balotelli was replaced. He has completed his task and we need new players to perform new tasks.
Professional players should understand that being substituted is a tactical act. In order to win, I am not responsible for taking care of everyone's mood. I only care whether the tactics are right. This is not a kindergarten, this is Premier League. We only look at the results, not the mood of the players."
There was laughter in the audience, and Mancini also smiled, but he knew the weight of this victory.
Topping the standings, this will make the boss of Middle East happy for a long time, which shows that his money spent in the summer window is paying off.
After the ninth round of the league, Premier League's standings ranking is as follows:
Manchester City: 8 wins and 1 draw, accumulated 25 points, ranked first.
Manchester United: 8 wins, 1 loss, 24 points, ranked second.
Chelsea: 6 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 19 points, ranking third.
Newcastle: 5 wins and 4 draws, accumulating 19 points, ranking fourth.
Tottenham Hotspur: 6 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, accumulating 19 points, ranking fifth.
Liverpool: 4 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, accumulated 15 points, ranked sixth.
Arsenal: 4 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, accumulating 13 points, ranking seventh.
As for the top scorer list, Zhang Kuang Yijue Qichen is far ahead:
First: Zhang Kuang, 24 goals.
Second: Sergio Agüero, 10 goals.
Third: Wayne·Rooney, 9 goals.
Fourth: Edin Džeko, 8 goals.
Fifth: Robin·Van Persie, 7 goals.
Less than an hour after the game, all major sports media headlines were rearranged.
The headline of "Daily Mail" reads: Blue Moon is in the air, Red Devils falls! Manchester City 6:5 captures Old Trafford.
The accompanying picture is Nasri's expressionless celebration after the 88th-minute winner.
The comments of "The Times" were more restrained. Chief football commentator Martin Samuel wrote:
"The score of this game is 5 to 6, but what is really worth discussing is not the number of goals, but the way in which they were scored.
Manchester City's six goals came from five different offensive combinations: Silva's cross, Balotelli's back-up ball, Džeko's header ferry, Nasri's counterattack... Each goal showed the diversity of their frontcourt attack group.
Among Manchester United's five goals, three came from Zhang Kuang's personal abilities (free kick, long shot, header), one came from Rooney's long shot, and one came from Hernández's single shot.
In other words, Manchester United's goals rely more on individual flashes, while Manchester City's goals rely more on teamwork. Obviously, Manchester City's offensive group is more diverse, and their money spent in the summer window has produced results."
Daniel·Tyler of "The Guardian" pointed the finger at Ferguson's formation. "Ferguson made two mistakes in this game:
First, he underestimated the control of Manchester City's midfield. The combination of Anderson, Fletcher, and Ashley Young were completely at a disadvantage when facing Yaya Toure, Silva, and Milner. Manchester United's midfield was like a dam washed away by the flood.
Second, he did not adjust in time. He did not replace Pogba until the 65th minute, but by then the score was already 3-5. Ferguson's on-the-spot command has always been known for his decisiveness, but today he hesitated."
Sky Sports's post-game analysis program invited Gary·Neville and Jamie·Carragher as guests.
Neville spoke bluntly in front of the camera, "Manchester United's midfield combination is a disaster, Anderson and Fletcher don't cover enough area, and Ashley Young is not a midfielder at all.
You put a winger in the midfield and face a pushing machine like Yaya Toure. It's not a player's problem, it's a tactical design problem."
Carragher added, "Manchester United's defense is equally bad. The partnership between Smalling and Evans lacks tacit understanding, and both of them are reckless.
Although De Gea saved several must-goals, his overall performance was not stable enough. Manchester United needs reinforcements in the winter window, otherwise the road to the championship this season will be very difficult."
The title of "Manchester Evening News" carries a complex emotion. "Zhang Kuang's hat trick is difficult to save, Manchester United's home game is miserable."
The article read, "In the red stands of Old Trafford, there was a person whose performance was worthy of victory: Zhang Kuang. With three goals and two assists, he carried Manchester United alone and ran for ninety minutes in a desperate situation.
But football is a sport of eleven people, and the teammates around Zhang Kuang did not give him enough support. If Manchester United's defense could make one less mistake, the result of this game may be completely different."
Let's take a look at Europe mainland media's reaction.
Spain's "Marca" headline read, "Zhang Kuang's hat trick cannot stop Manchester City's historic victory."
The article read, "In England's most intense derby, Zhang Kuang once again proved that he is one of the most deadly killers in world football.
Three goals, three ways - free kick, long shot, header, he showed all the skills of a top striker.
But even so, Manchester United still lost. This illustrates a simple fact: if Manchester City's frontcourt attack group is fully utilized, any defense line will be difficult to resist."
Italy "Milan Sports Newspaper" focused on Mancini's tactical choices. "Mancini proved his coaching ability with a crazy victory.
Substituting Milner in the 38th minute of the first half was a risky decision, but Džeko immediately changed the trend of the game after coming on. Although Balotelli was dissatisfied with being substituted, the two goals scored by forward Italy have made a huge contribution to the team.
Mancini said after the game, 'I am not responsible for the players' moods.' Although this sentence is cold, in the world of professional football, results are everything."
Germany "Kicker" magazine commented from a more technical perspective. "The data of this game is shocking: the two teams took a total of 36 shots, 17 shots on target, and scored 11 goals, with an average of one goal every 8.2 minutes.
Such a rhythm is extremely rare in the history of Premier League. The problem with Manchester United is that the midfield interception efficiency is too low. Manchester City completed 23 successful dribbles in the game, of which Yaya Toure completed 7 times alone.
When Ivory Coast people can pass through Manchester United's midfield like they are crossing the street, it is inevitable that the back line will be exposed to direct impact."
France's "L'Équipe" puts the focus on Nasri: "Nasri, who transferred from Arsenal to Manchester City, proved his worth with a killer shot when he returned to Old Trafford.
The goal in the 88th minute not only helped Manchester City seal the victory, but also made him the decisive figure in the game.
Nasri said after the game, 'This goal is the best response to my choice'. Obviously, he still remembers the criticism during the summer transfer."
Across the Atlantic, United States ESPN's comment was titled. "Premier League's craziest derby: Manchester City beats Manchester United 6 to 5."
The article read, "If you didn't watch this game, you might not believe this score. This is not a basketball game, this is football.
Eleven goals, six alternating leads, full of drama from the first minute to the last minute. Zhang Kuang's hat trick made him the focus of the game, but the collective explosion of Manchester City's frontcourt attack group was the fundamental reason for the win."
The sports version of "The New York Times" looks at this game from a more macro perspective. "Manchester City's victory over Old Trafford symbolizes the change in the power structure of Premier League.
Since the Abu Dhabi consortium took over Manchester City, Blue Moon has been chasing Manchester United. Today, they scored six goals at Manchester United's home court, announcing in the most direct way: Manchester's world has changed."
Social media is as lively as the Chinese New Year.
Some fans of Messi and anti-fans of Zhang Kuang were so happy that they were flooded with comments:
"Haha, so what about Zhang Kuang's hat trick? Didn't Manchester United still lose? League championship? Wake up! Without the league championship, how can we compete with Messi Ballon d'Or?"
"You can't win the game even if you make five goals. What does this mean? It means that football is not a one-person sport. You have made Zhang Kuang a god. Didn't the god also lose today?"
"Zhang Kuang scored three goals and provided two assists. Who has this information? Manchester United lost on the defensive line. What does it have to do with Zhang Kuang?"
"Stop washing it. What's the use of data brushes if you can't win the ball? It's best that Zhang Kuang won't even win a championship!"
"God bless, Zhang Kuang zero crown, Zhang Kuang zero crown..."
"..."
Whether it is a Europe fan, a Americas fan, or a Asia fan, the conflict between plum fans and crazy fans that has been building up for a while suddenly broke out, with their voices scolding each other in every corner of the Internet.
It seems that Manchester United's loss really made the fans feel proud, and their depressed and depressed mood was released!
No matter how much talk there is outside, Manchester United has no time to indulge in the emotions of the Derby defeat.
What follows is an intensive schedule, one game after another.
October 24th, League Cup Round 4: Aldershot vs. Manchester United.
Three days later, Manchester United was a guest and challenged EFL League Two team Aldershot again.
Ferguson rotated all the main players and sent out a lineup composed of veterans such as Berbatov, Owen, Carrick, Park Ji-sung.
In the 23rd minute, Owen received a through ball from Carrick in the penalty area and calmly pushed the ball to score, 1:0.
In the stoppage time of the first half, Berbatov swayed away from the defense at the top of the penalty area and shot low. The ball flew into the far corner, 2:0.
In the 67th minute of the second half, Carrick took a corner kick and Berbatov headed the ball over the top, 3:0.
A calm victory, Manchester United advanced to the top eight of League Cup.
Ferguson only said after the game, "The veterans have proven their worth."
October 29th, Premier League Round 10: Everton vs. Manchester United.
Goodison Park Stadium, Manchester United usher in the real league rebound battle.
After a week of training adjustments, Ferguson reorganized the defense line: Jones and Smalling partnered as central defenders, Evra and Rafael were separated on both sides, and Carrick partnered with Fletcher in the midfield to strengthen interception coverage.
The effect was immediate: Everton only had 5 shots in the game, all of which were blocked or off target.
On the offensive end, Zhang Kuang is on full fire:
In the 17th minute, Zhang Kuang connected with Rooney and scored with a through ball and an offside shot.
In the 34th minute, Zhang Kuang penetrated from the left, cut inside on the left and passed two people before shooting low into the far corner.
In the 81st minute, he received a long pass from Carrick, stopped the ball in his chest and volleyed, a hat trick.
Rooney also scored with a header from Ashley Young's cross in the 58th minute.
4:0, Manchester United scored three points cleanly.
The title of "Manchester Evening News" is simple and direct. "After the derby, Zhang Kuang continues to tell Manchester City with a hat trick: We are not done yet."
On November 2nd, in the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League group stage, Manchester United played against Oțelul Galați at home.
Old Trafford, UEFA Champions League night.
The opponent is Romania champion Oțelul Galați, who lost all the first three rounds of the group stage.
Ferguson rotated Rooney and Evra, but Zhang Kuang continued to start. Zhang Kuang didn't want to miss UEFA Champions League's game, he needed UEFA Champions League to score.
In the 8th minute of the game, Zhang Kuang followed Berbatov from the right side of the penalty area and turned around to volley and score, 1:0.
In the 33rd minute, Berbatov's long shot from outside the penalty area hit the defensive player and changed the line into the net, 2:0.
In the 67th minute of the second half, Park Ji-sung took a corner kick from Carrick and scored with a header, 3:0.
In the 84th minute, Zhang Kuang counterattacked with the ball and ran 40 meters past the last defender and pushed into the empty goal, 4:0.
Manchester United UEFA Champions League won all four games in the group stage and qualified two rounds ahead of schedule.
November 5th, Premier League Round 11: Manchester United vs. Sunderland.
Old Trafford continues to win.
Sunderland set up an iron barrel formation, but Manchester United broke the deadlock in the 31st minute. Zhang Kuang cut in from the left and crossed the ball. Hernández scored with a low shot from the top of the arc in the penalty area, 1:0.
In the 58th minute of the second half, Zhang Kuang then Fletcher went straight into the penalty area, shook the goalkeeper and shot into the empty goal, 2:0.
In the 77th minute, Zhang Kuang's long-range shot from the right side of the penalty area bounced into the far post and into the net, 3:0.
The fourth consecutive game with a clean sheet and the fourth consecutive win.
Zhang Kuang scored 8 goals in these four games and is as hot as lava.
After the game, Ferguson said, "The international match day comes at a bad time. I hope Zhang Kuang will be in good shape when he comes back, because the national team games are equally important."
Yes, November 6th to November 18th is the international match day. Among the teams from each continent, those who want to play World Cup qualifiers will participate in the qualifiers, and those who want to play in the Intercontinental Cup will participate in the Intercontinental Cup. If there is no competition, then go back and participate in the warm-up match.
Obviously, China Hong Kong Team has a match to play, and it is Asia who plays the top 20 group stage World Cup qualifiers.
Round 4: China National Team vs. China Hong Kong Team.