No one thought that Blackpool would end United's winning streak. With United's strength, the fans dare not hope much for Arsenal in the next round. However, Blackpool was the biggest surprise.
At the press conference after the game, Ferguson admitted that he didn't win because he underestimated Blackpool's fighting power. He thought he could win easily. After Blackpool scored, he left Manchester United too little time. It was a good result to level the score.
Ferguson didn't blame the players. He won 15 games in a row in the first game. It would be too harsh to blame the players for another draw. Ferguson is not that kind of person.
Ferguson believes that with more and more victories, the pressure on the players is also increasing. This draw is actually a relief for Manchester United. This draw will not become the Waterloo of Manchester United. Later, Manchester United will go forward with light weight and win more victories.
Ferguson didn't pay much attention to the draw, but the media thought it was very important, because the second place, Chelsea, was also tied in this round. If Blackpool lost, Manchester United would be dead. This draw is tantamount to holding back Manchester United's progress and keeping suspense for the Premier League Championship.
After the game, former Manchester United goalkeeper radhubka, who blocked United's innumerable shots, and former Manchester United defender kaskat, who scored United's first goal, also became Blackpool's heroes. Even the fans who were not familiar with them said that "radhubka and kaskat gave Manchester United a heavy blow.".
Blackpool's draw in the League did not affect Manchester United's leading edge, but it attracted the attention of the experienced Ferguson. In order to prepare for the 17th round match against old rival Arsenal, Ferguson sent a replacement and two team rookies in the Carling Cup final eight against West Ham.
Although West Ham United are Premier League teams, they have only won two games in the 16th round of league matches. Now they are the last in the table and almost lock a demotion quota. There is no problem in sending substitutes and new players to deal with West Ham United.
However, in the league, playing like shit, West Ham United in the Carling Cup is like a different team, sitting in their home stadium Upton Park, West Ham's full back specter was assisted by forward obina, scored two goals in the first half to help West Ham United two goals ahead, it is worth mentioning that specter is a former Manchester United player.
United rallied in the second half, but West Ham forward Carlton Cole burst out and scored two goals in five minutes, turning the score to 4-0, with obina as the assistant.
Although Manchester United are strong, it is almost impossible for them to get back four goals in the first half. What's more, Ferguson was careless and didn't put Gao Xiaodong, Scholes and Rooney in the big name list. When they needed to score the goal most, none of them could score or pass the ball. In the end, Manchester United failed to score the next goal under the tenacious defense of West Ham United and suffered the first four goals in nine years It's also Manchester United's first defeat of the season.
After the game, Sir Alex Ferguson did not shirk his responsibility. He admitted that he underestimated the fighting capacity of West Ham United. The West Ham who appeared in the Carling Cup and the West Ham who played in the Premier League are not the same team. "I never thought it would be like this. Of course, the opponent's performance is excellent, but such a tragic defeat is hard to accept. In 80 years, we have not lost so badly. The only reason is that these young players have too little experience. This is a bloody lesson for the young players who play today. I admit that these children have made too many mistakes. I hope they can grow up from failure. ".
After the match, the media didn't give Manchester United too much criticism, but praised Blackpool's courage and efforts. However, being eliminated by West Ham United with four goals in the Carling Cup, they directly lost a chance to fight for the championship. Even if it was a weak champion, it could not be forgiven by the media and fans.
In particular, Arsenal beat Wigan 2-0 at the same time as Manchester United. After the game, Arsene Wenger also satirized Manchester United that Arsenal won not much, but at least they were not eliminated like Manchester United.
The defeat of the team and the irony of the opponents made the Manchester United fans angry. They accused and criticized the Manchester United players on the Internet for neglecting their opponents. Ferguson's arrangement was too casual.
"Lost 4-0 to West Ham? I thought it was Chelsea
"Temo rubbed his eyes for a long time when watching the news Is that correct? "
"Do you think West Ham are relegated early? As a championship team? "
"Is it Liverpool in red?"
"Does Ferguson feel that West Ham can't lift the sword, or that Manchester United are invincible?"
"I want to fight for all the champions, now I've lost one."
"11 points is not enough to squander if the league is like this
"Keep going! 11 points is enough to lose three games in a row plus a draw
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Naturally, the media will say what the fans like to hear. After the game, the media also fiercely criticized Ferguson and his Manchester United.
"Sky Sports" that Ferguson inadvertently lost Jingzhou, for December's Christmas season war left too much force, resulting in a disastrous defeat. However, even if all the substitutes are sent out, Manchester United will still be a little better in terms of paper strength. The main reason for the failure is to underestimate the enemy. The same reason is that the League was drawn by Blackpool. Manchester United players think that they don't need to work hard to win the game. Facts have proved that Manchester United don't have the strength yet.According to the times, the main reasons for Manchester United's defeat are as follows: all the substitutes were on the bench, they didn't cooperate with each other, they lacked players like Gao Xiaodong and Scholes who controlled the situation; their defense was lax, and they didn't keep a good eye on the opponent's attacking players from the back to the whole defensive line; the front players were weak, the flanks lacked breakthrough, and they didn't oppress each other enough, which led to the opponent's giving and taking. In a word, the tactics were safe In the platoon, Ferguson was careless and belittled the enemy. In the actual game, the players were in poor condition and lost four goals without losing at all.
Daily Mail: with the worst defeat in nine years and the longest unbeaten in 12 years, Manchester United lost not only speechless, but also humiliating. However, a disastrous defeat is not all bad. First of all, the regular main players have no psychological trauma, and they are expected to be able to meet the fierce battle with Arsenal with more abundant physical strength. Secondly, if the defeat of this game can really wake up the hearts of Manchester United players, so that they can completely get rid of the arrogance and pettiness brought by the winning streak, it will be a good thing for them to start all over again.
Although Ferguson and Manchester United's players were severely criticized for their first disastrous defeat in nine years, the criticism lasted only one day, and then Real Madrid and Mourinho blocked the gun for Manchester United and Ferguson, because in the Spanish National Derby, Real Madrid of Mourinho was slaughtered 5-0 by Barcelona of Guardiola. After the game, the media all over the world were reporting this towering phenomenon After hearing the news, no one has paid attention to the fact that Manchester United lost to West Ham in the Carling Cup.
It's definitely a good thing for Manchester United, at least they can prepare for the Premier League clash with Arsenal in a relatively calm environment.