Chapter 106: The pregnancy leave is not in vain!

After Shaq's first goal came, the game became his performance. After all, even if Shaq's personal ability is only 80% exerted, he is the best player in the world.

In the 22nd minute, Van der Welter made a cross from the right, Shaq beat Argentine central defender Otamendi in the small penalty area in front of the goal, and a powerful header hit the Manchester City goal again... 2:0!

Amid the cheers of the home fans of Old Trafford Stadium, Shaq successfully counterattacked in 37 minutes, received Gansu's direct pass and scored a shot from the penalty area... 3:0!

After completing the hat trick, Shaq used a shield to resist the defensive pressure and gave the opportunity to his teammates. In the 43-minute, he headed the ball from the top of the penalty area and passed Nani in the penalty area on the right. The latter made a volley to turn the score into 4:0!

After the game entered the second half, Gareth Bale and Nani scored another goal, and Shaq finally succeeded in the offside again in 75 minutes. Shaq's running position and Gansu's straight pass formed a tacit understanding. Shaq scored in front of the small penalty area on the left side of Manchester City, and the score was finally locked at 7:0!

After the game, Manchester United fans at Old Trafford Stadium were reluctant to leave. Such a hearty Manchester City derby battle really made Manchester United supporters crazy, especially Shaq, who made them lay out huge cloth paintings four times in this game, which even gave Manchester United fans the hope of creating another miracle this season.

A "seven crown" can also make Barcelona stand up and not convinced. La Macians have always said that the Spanish team is just missing a League Cup game, otherwise the "Space Team" would have been the "seven crown" many years ago.

It is normal for Barcelona to be unwilling to accept it, but Manchester United fans have been thinking that with the team's invincible momentum, if they defend the honor of "Seven Crowns", then Manchester United will definitely be an unprecedented and unique king. No matter how proud Barcelona is, they will have to bow down and surrender.

If Manchester United wants to defend the "Seven-Crown Championship", there is a prerequisite, that is, Shaq's condition must be consistently hot, otherwise Manchester United may fail on the battlefield like he lost to Leeds United away.

But at present, Shaq is still in good condition. Shaq has scored 79 goals in the league this season, played 35 games for Manchester United and scored 112 goals, with an average of 3.2 goals per game far exceeding 1.97 goals last season. With such a Shaq leading it, it is natural to defeat any opponent!

But Shaq's condition still seems to have become a little ups and downs. In the home game between Manchester United and Newcastle on January 20, while Manchester United retained their strength, the "Red Devils" actually tied 0:0 with the "Magpie"!

However, in the away game between Manchester United and Wolves on January 23, Shaq scored twice to help Manchester United defeat his opponent 4-0 away.

Shaq's condition made Simon Grayson feel a little amused. Many times, even if the games that can be won have to be delayed, it would be possible to continue like this. If this continues, there will be some suspense in the upcoming second leg of the League Cup semi-finals between Manchester United and Leeds United at home.

Shaq currently scored 114 goals for Manchester United, while Nani, who scored the second most goals, only 12, Gareth Bale had 11 goals, Papadopolos had 8 goals, Rivero 7 goals, Rooney had 4 goals, Mata had 3 goals, and Van der Weill had 3 goals. The remaining Ganso, Krissetig, Jose Angel and others scored even fewer goals.

It can be said that Manchester United's football is almost the same as the "cosmic team" in the past. They both use the strength of the whole team to create a player and have a great dependence on this player. The difference is that Shaq is now in a thriving stage, while Messi is now in a tumultuous state.

But if Shaq doesn't perform well, waiting for Manchester United's fate will be sad, and failure will become their final outcome!

After playing against Wolves, Simon Grayson made a decision that made everyone feel "crazy"... give Shaq a holiday!

Simon Grayson gave Shaq a three-day break until the morning of the day of the game against Leeds United, and they also welcomed Shaq back to the Carrington training base. Of course, they also welcomed a Shaq who looked red.

After seeing Shaq, Manchester United stars complained, saying that Shaq would not come to train, but avoided the anger that the "brutal Simon" erupted every day, and they were miserable, etc.

Shaq laughed gloatingly after hearing this: "Who is it? You guys are you blaming me? Why don't you let your wives or girlfriend go shopping with my wife? Or do you just let them take my wife to those resorts to have fun? Otherwise, why am I so badly bullied by my wife every day!?"

Manchester United stars are quite clear about Shaq's affairs. After hearing this, they think it makes sense. They really figured it out. Anyway, Rooney, Nani, Bale, Mata and others are all good people. Letting their wife relax with Shaq's wife should be a good choice, and this matter can be discussed at home.

After talking about gossip, everyone talked about the league cup game tonight. This time Shaq straightened his back and spoke: "Don't worry, guys, I have had enough rest in these three days. Now I have no problem with my condition. We will definitely win tonight! But... now we have to practice a little, you haven't played football for three days, and my feet are itchy. You have to look for the state. You take turns passing the ball to me, and I'll find the feeling of shooting!"

Shaq had such a request, so the Manchester United players naturally had to satisfy him. So on the training ground at the Carrington base, Shaq became the busiest person in the game, running back and forth in the large penalty area and small penalty area alone. De Gea stood in front of the goal and waited for Shaq to kick various passes from his teammates over.

De Gea's goalkeeper level has improved a lot now. He was just a first-class goalkeeper in the past two years, but now he is a world-class goalkeeper. Many media have even called him "the world's number one goalkeeper."

De Gea's level improved very quickly, and a reporter once asked him if he was a Manchester United training goalkeeper with a high level. As a result, the Spanish goalkeeper had been a long time before telling the truth: "If a goalkeeper had to face Shaq's various shots in training all day, I think his level would definitely improve very quickly."

On the evening of January 27, Old Trafford Stadium reached a full state. The renovated stadium accommodated 91,797 spectators, with an attendance rate of 100%.

The second leg of the League Cup semi-finals today is really important. The "Red Devils" have achieved the great achievements of the "Seven Crowns". What they have to do now is to strive to achieve the goal of defending the title in all competitions, and finally achieve unprecedented miracles that can even be said to be no one to come.

"We are Manchester United... We have Shaq... There is only one Shaq in the world... He is invincible... He conquered all opponents with goals... He is Shaq! Shaq, Shaq, Shaq... Our King!"

Before the game at Old Trafford Stadium began, Manchester United fans began to sing the "Shake Song" they have adapted twice. The song started with just a star-rated Shake, and then it was adapted for Shake, who became the new king of Manchester United. Now... this is for Shake, who is the God of Green.

Manchester United fans know exactly what they want, they want Shaq to score, they want a victory!

But no one expected that this game would go so smoothly for Manchester United!

Just 5 minutes into the game, Van der Weill made a cross from the right. But Shaq failed to grab the ball. The ball was pushed out by Leeds United centre-back Kear. But the moment Ashley Hood received the ball and turned around, Manchester United captain "Little Fatty" Rooney slapped the ball and hit the ball at Shaq's feet in the small penalty area.

Shaq's reaction was too fast, and almost the moment the ball flew towards him, he had found a way to shoot.

Shaq, who was facing away from the goal, stretched his left foot forward. The ball touched his toes and bounced into the air!

At this moment, Shaq's body rotated to the left. After the rounded right leg drew a semicircle in the air, his right foot swept on the ball with a "bang" sound... and turned around and volleyed!

"Swoosh!"

The ball flew into the goal of Leeds United in an instant...1:0!

They scored a goal at the beginning, but Manchester United did not lose their calmness. They did not attack wildly at their home court, but stabilized the rhythm a little before gradually starting to strengthen the offensive again.

In the 21st minute, Van der Weilled the ball from the right again. After Shaq shook the ball at the front point, Bale, who was surrounded by the left, completed the header. The ball was about to fly into the goal, but was blocked by Leeds United's Cameroon central defender Gene Biek in front of the goal line...

"Handball!"

"Handball!"

Bale and Rooney turned around and faced the referee and made a gesture of hitting the right hand with his left hand, and were still shouting.

Before the referee Weber could go to the linebacker to confirm, the Cameroonian central defender took the lead and raised his right hand and explained to the referee. As a result... the penalty kick was awarded, but Gene Biek did not get the card because of his honesty, otherwise his intentional handball was enough to make him pay the price of a red card.

The penalty kick...was scored by Shaq in one go, and the score on the field became 2:0!

Bielsa also looked serious at this time. The two-goal advantage he achieved at home was so easily defeated by Manchester United. Moreover, Manchester United also scored a away goal. If the score remained until the final whistle sounded... Leeds United would have been eliminated!

On the other hand, Simon Grayson was already smiling. The two goals away from the away game were caught up in just 22 minutes after returning to home. It seems... it is really a wise choice to give Shaq a "pregnancy leave"!
Chapter completed!