Capítulo 214: Chapter 214 Crushing Manchester United! The Only Opponent Manchester City!
Mourinho slumped into his chair on the bench, feeling defeated. The second half had just started, and the game seemed to be slipping away from him.
Su Luo's stunning long-range free kick in stoppage time during the first half had been impressive, but it wasn't a knockout blow. The Red Devils still had a chance to turn things around.
However, the goal at the start of the second half made it clear: they couldn't handle Su Luo.
Even if Su Luo was quiet for 44 minutes, as long as he had a bit of space, he could make a difference.
This time, Herrera was quick to react and immediately marked Su Luo. But Su Luo's passing speed was too fast and, more importantly, his accuracy was extraordinary.
Lukaku, standing still, was able to score, proving that Su Luo's passing skills were now perfected.
Manchester United's defense was reaching its limits, and Mourinho was filled with regret. He wondered if things might have been different if he had stayed at Chelsea and partnered with Su Luo.
But regrets couldn't change the past. Stamford Bridge now belonged to Su Luo. The fans had long forgotten Mourinho; they had a new hero.
"Lord!"
"Lord!"
"Lord!"
Chelsea fans chanted Su Luo's name in unison, having adopted the Berlin fans' slogan.
Even Lukaku, who had scored a goal, approached Su Luo to show his admiration.
The Manchester United players appeared disheartened, watching Chelsea celebrate in a daze. De Gea looked puzzled, Smalling scratched his head in confusion, and Herrera seemed exhausted and unsure of how to handle Su Luo.
Nearby, Ibrahimovic couldn't help but envy Lukaku's position. Scoring goals with a great passer like Su Luo was a blessing.
With Manchester United trailing by two goals, they decided to go all out in attack. Blind and Valencia frequently pushed forward, and even central defender Bailly joined the offensive. Fellaini, with his height, became a target for headers in the penalty area.
Manchester United was desperate, risking everything.
Chelsea, however, remained composed and focused on counterattacking. The wing-backs dropped back to form a five-man defense, while Kanté and Fabregas provided additional protection in front of the penalty area.
Despite the intense pressure, Chelsea's defense was organized and tight. Su Luo, embodying the spirit of Modric, used his exceptional movement and awareness to position himself effectively. His role wasn't just about defending but transitioning from defense to attack.
As Manchester United pressed, they left themselves vulnerable.
By the 65th minute, Su Luo seized his opportunity.
"Manchester United has been aggressive lately. Ibrahimovic and Rashford are active, and if they seize an opportunity, they might score.
"Pogba is leading the charge now. He passes to Fellaini, who hands it off to Pogba for the forward push!
"Pogba is very skillful, often outsmarting opponents with his dribbling and making impressive passes. But his tendency to hold the ball too long can be a problem."
Su Luo read Pogba's game perfectly. As Pogba attempted to dribble past Kanté with a fancy move, Su Luo anticipated the play, stretched out his foot, and stole the ball.
"Su Luo with a crucial steal! Chelsea is shifting from defense to offense!"
Rather than rushing, Su Luo took a couple of steps forward and spotted Herrera closing in. He launched a precise long pass from the backcourt.
The ball sailed swiftly over half the field, landing perfectly in front of Ajar. With a strong topspin, it bounced just right, allowing Ajar to charge into the penalty area effortlessly.
"Brilliant! What a perfect pass through Manchester United's defense!"
"Ajar goes in alone! Facing De Gea!"
"Ajar shoots! And it's in again!"
"3-0!"
Manchester United's desperate attacks over the past 15 minutes yielded nothing, while Chelsea's swift counterattack delivered the final blow with just one pass.
Su Luo's two assists showcased his exceptional playmaking skills, reinforcing his reputation as a master passer. Despite Manchester United's efforts, they were now completely despondent.
In the 78th minute, Chelsea earned another corner kick. Ajar took the corner, creating chaos in Manchester United's penalty area.
Su Luo, unmarked and towering above everyone, was the most dangerous player in the mix. Herrera was the only one close to him, but he was not tall enough to compete.
When Su Luo leapt into the air, his knees easily went over Herrera's head—like a grown-up easily overshadowing a child.
Boom!
A powerful header sent the ball crashing into De Gea's net once again!
4:0!
"Since Su Luo's assist to Lukaku in the second half, the game has been all but decided."
"Fellaini was nearby but didn't defend Su Luo effectively—like a chicken without a head!"
"Manchester United didn't lose unjustly. Chelsea is clearly a team they can't match."
"Chelsea will secure their 9th consecutive league win and keep pushing forward!"
As the game approached its final stages, Chelsea's four-goal lead seemed to relax a bit.
In the 86th minute, Ibrahimovic received a pass from Rashford in the front. He skillfully dribbled past Rudiger and David Luiz before completing the goal with a juggling heel kick in the penalty area, helping Manchester United pull one back and save some face.
After scoring, Ibrahimovic pointed triumphantly to the sky, striking a defiant pose. But when Su Luo walked past him, Ibrahimovic quickly lowered his hand.
He had dominated the game with 2 assists and 2 goals; Ibrahimovic felt it would be embarrassing to show off in front of Su Luo.
The final score was 4:1!
Chelsea defeated Manchester United decisively at home, continuing their lead at the top of the standings with a flawless victory.
After the game, Mourinho approached Conte and shook his hand politely.
"I think it's inspiring when you lead by 1 goal, but leading by 4 goals seems a bit insulting."
Conte smiled and replied, "Why should I let you dictate how I encourage my own fans?"
When Chelsea was ahead by 4-0, Conte had signaled to the home crowd, and their cheers grew even louder. Mourinho was visibly uncomfortable.
At the press conference, reporters asked about the exchange between Mourinho and Conte. Mourinho, already upset, replied, "I complained to Conte—what does it have to do with you?"
When asked about Manchester United's players, Mourinho was clearly off-balance and let his frustration show.
"Smolin's form this season is much worse than last. He couldn't handle Lukaku in the second goal. How is he supposed to defend?"
"Rashford and Pogba haven't contributed enough to the offense—they need to reflect on their performance."
"As for Herrera, he has done his best, but Su Luo is a different challenge. Honestly, I don't know how to defend against this Chinese player. I'll leave that problem to other coaches."
After making his statements, Mourinho angrily left the press conference, leaving reporters bewildered.
Conte, meanwhile, was pleased with his team's performance.
"Su Luo's performance remains as stable as ever. Even if we had paid 200 million euros for him, it would have been worth it. His presence is crucial to our championship hopes."
"Beating a strong team like Manchester United boosts our morale and gives us more confidence to challenge Manchester City."
On the other side, Manchester City also defeated Southampton, maintaining their own 9-game winning streak. Unfortunately for them, their goal count was significantly lower than Chelsea's, leaving them in second place.
Across European football, Chelsea's firepower this season is unmatched.
With 36 goals in 9 games, averaging 4 goals per game, Chelsea's performance is truly frightening.
Su Luo alone has scored 19 goals—half of the team's total. In the past, it would take an entire season for a striker to achieve this, but Su Luo has done it in just 9 games.
English media predicts that Su Luo will soon break Alan Shearer's record of 35 goals in a single season. The only question is when he will set the new record.
Su Luo's exceptional performance has captured the admiration of England. Chinese students, who were once overlooked, are now receiving much attention and respect. The stereotype that Chinese people can't play football has been completely overturned.
Three days after the Manchester United victory, Chelsea faced West Ham in the fourth round of the League Cup. Chelsea continued to use substitutes and second-team players, so Su Luo did not play.
Despite Su Luo's ability to recover quickly, Conte was cautious and didn't want to take risks. Chelsea's bench proved strong enough, with young talents Mount and Loftus-Cheek each scoring a goal. Chelsea won 2:1 and advanced to the quarter-finals of the League Cup.
The quarter-finals, scheduled for early December, will see Chelsea face the defeated Manchester United. With the Champions League group stage also approaching, and the crucial league match against Manchester City ahead, Chelsea must perform well in November to approach Manchester City with confidence.
Without Su Luo, Conte might have only aimed for the league championship. But with Su Luo in the squad, Chelsea's goal this season is to win all titles!
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