In the end, when the referee blew the whistle of the game, the score on the field did not change any more.

With the goals of Ronaldo and Messi, Crystal Palace defeated its championship rival Manchester United 2:1 at home.

While getting the key three-pointer, Chen Ran also got a "first-level rehabilitation card" from the system.

In other matches in this round of Premier League, Chelsea beat Sunderland 1-0 away.

This time, Crystal Palace further expanded its lead in the standings. Manchester United fell behind by five points, and Chelsea fell behind by six points, ranking third.

After the game, the media that had seen Crystal Palace before seemed to have amnesia together and completely forgot what they had done. They made a big turn of 180 degrees and sang hymns to Crystal Palace and Chen Ran.

"In the absence of a major general, Crystal Palace can still stubbornly defeat Manchester United, which is enough to show that their strength is better than the Premier League."

"With Crystal Palace's injuries, Manchester United still failed to seize the opportunity to overtake their opponents. It seems that the Premier League champion this season will most likely fall into the hands of Crystal Palace."

"From the current situation, Crystal Palace has no opponent in the Premier League that it can compete with. The only one who can defeat them is themselves."

"In this important game that concerns the ownership of the Premier League championship this season, the Chinese did not use the team's main center Tony, but pushed Ronaldo and Messi, two wing players, to the front line. Such an unexpected decision helped Crystal Palace successfully defeat Manchester United."

"I have to admit that Sir Ferguson is too conservative compared to the unpredictable on-site command ability of the Chinese man."

"After playing against Chelsea and Manchester United, Crystal Palace successfully expanded its lead to five points. With eight rounds left in the Premier League, it held the initiative to compete for the championship firmly in its own hands."

"According to the latest data from Spinach Company, after the game, the funds optimistic that Crystal Palace will have increased significantly in defending the Premier League championship this season."

......

Far away from home, the head-on defeat of his rival Manchester United has also made the fans of Crystal Palace very excited.

"Haha, facing the two key games of Chelsea and Manchester United, Crystal Palace scored four points with one draw and one victory, and also expanded its lead to five points. That guy Chen Ran did a pretty job."

"I have said before that as long as there is a thief, whether it is Manchester United or Chelsea, it is purely a dream to overtake Crystal Palace."

"Come on, I don't know which guy was worried about Crystal Palace's injury before the game."

"Ahem, I'm telling the truth. Crystal Palace's injury this season is very serious. Ribery was injured again in this game. Next is the sprint stage at the end of the season. I hope Crystal Palace can hold on."

"What is said on the upper floor makes sense. Although Crystal Palace has opened a little point gap in the Premier League, it will soon face the Champions League semi-finals. I don't know if this is a pieced together now Can the defense line be withstood?"

"Did you forget something? Pepe's move to knock down Lu Xiaopang with a punch is probably not just a red card. There will probably be additional suspensions in the next ten."

"Damn it! I really forgot if you don't say it upstairs. Pepe must be considered a non-sports and moral behavior at once. I'm afraid that the additional punishment will not be able to escape. Now I'll see how many games will be suspended."

"It's really a mess, it's raining all night. Crystal Palace has a shortage of people on the defense line. If Pepe is suspended again, he will not even be able to get the starting center back."

"Ahem, I want me to say, you are all worrying. As long as there are thieves, these difficulties are not a problem."

"Good guy, the person upstairs is really confident in that guy Chen Ran."

"What else should I do? Now I can only believe that Chen Ran will handle these problems well."

.....

Manchester United Club, Ferguson in Ferguson's office, returned to Manchester after playing the game and immediately called CEO Ed Woodward.

"Sir Ferguson, are you doing anything?"

Ed Woodward was not in a high mood at this time, and obviously no longer had the high spirits he had before the game.

"Ed, what's wrong? Isn't it just a loss of a game? The Premier League is not over yet, and it's not sure who will end up with the championship trophy."

Seeing Ed Woodward looking wilted, Ferguson shook his head disdainfully. A rookie is a rookie and has no strategic determination at all.

"Sir Ferguson, do we still have a chance? There are only eight rounds left in the Premier League. We are now five points behind Crystal Palace. Is there any possibility of overtaking?"

In other words, Ferguson has outstanding achievements and a high prestige, otherwise Ed Woodward would really want to spit on his face.

Who was confident that he could win the Crystal Palace before the game? He also deceived me into a bottle of treasured wine.

Now that the game has lost, I am still pretending to be a mess.

"Of course it's possible. Ed, we can't give up any opportunity until the last moment. We must do our best, understand?"

Ed Woodward resisted the urge to roll his eyes and took a deep breath.

"Sir Ferguson, what should we do now?"

"Ed, I believe you are very clear about the injury situation of Crystal Palace. The reason why Crystal Palace can win one championship after another is simply because of these outstanding players in the team."

"After this game, another Ribery was added to their wounded roster. Next is the final sprint stage of the season, with the double consumption of the Premier League and the Champions League, which is likely to continue to expand their wounded roster.

”

"When the remaining players can't hold on, it's the time for Crystal Palace to collapse. At that time, our opportunity will come."

"So, what we have to do now is to make the Crystal Palace players absent more serious, so that they can't stand the collapse earlier."

If Ed Woodward was a little careless at the beginning, then at the end, he couldn't help but get excited again.

I have to admit that Ferguson is worthy of being an old man, and his eyes are so vicious.

"Sir Ferguson, just say what you need me to do."

Seeing Ed Woodward's eyes shining and rekindled his fighting spirit, Ferguson nodded with satisfaction, and it was not in vain that he was wasting so much saliva.

If David Jill was still there, he wouldn't have to say so much. He would know what to do with a little touch.

Unfortunately, such a useful helper was snatched away by that Chinese boy.

Thinking of this, Ferguson, who was slightly distracted, immediately withdrew his thoughts, looked at Ed Woodward's eyes full of curiosity, and patiently assigned him tasks.

"Ed, let all our media friends move and strongly condemn Pepe's violent behavior in this game. And put pressure on the FA. Such violations of sports must be severely punished.

.”

"So that's it. Sir Ferguson, you want the FA to punish Pepe. So when Pepe is suspended, Crystal Palace can't even get the starting center back, right?"

Ed Woodward was not a fool either, he immediately understood what Ferguson meant.

"That's right. That Chinese boy made a documentary about violence on the court. You can let our media friends mention this matter more. The dragon-slaying boy eventually turned into an evil dragon. I believe in these plots.

The media must be very interested.”

"Hehehe...this is such a good idea."

Ed Woodward smiled so hard that the corners of his mouth were almost grinning to his ears, and he couldn't help but secretly admire him. This is really an old fox, he is quick, cruel and accurate in his actions.

"Ed, don't be too happy too early. This is not enough. You should know that the masters of the FA will not bow to these media easily."

"Well...Sir Ferguson, if you have any other good ideas, let's say it together."

Ed Woodward, who was smiling happily, was choked by Ferguson's words and looked at Ferguson with a look of disappointment.

"Haha, Ed, you can't help with the rest. I'll talk to old friends who work in the FA, purify the courts, resist violence, and be every one of us English football practitioners

It's a duty."

Looking at Ferguson's red smiling face, Ed Woodward also laughed.

Teo, this old guy never forgets to control himself.

Damn!

......

London, Crystal Palace Club, Chen Ran’s office.

Even after winning Manchester United and expanding Crystal Palace's lead to five points, Chen Ran did not feel relaxed.

Players can take a break, but he has to be busy preparing to deal with the following troubles.

"How is Ribery's injury? Is the diagnosis revealed?"

"It's out, it's out."

Before he finished speaking, Southgate hurried in from outside.

"Boss, Ribery has no big problem. She is just a muscle strain. She can recover from injury after resting for about a month."

"One month?"

Hearing this result, Chen Ran's mouth twitched slightly.

It's light, it's already mid-March, and it's only two months before the end of the season.

Even if Ribery can play before the end of the season, it is unknown how he is in the same state and whether he can adapt to the rhythm of the game immediately.

Shaking his head secretly, Chen Ran silently cut Ribery's name from the player list in his heart.

After discussing the next game arrangement with Guardiola, Southgate and Simeone, Chen Ran called the little fat man Louis over.

"Chen, do you have any new plans?"

Although as the sports manager of Crystal Palace Club, Louis does not participate in the team's usual training and competitions, he is still very clear about the current situation of Crystal Palace.

"Well, you pay close attention to the recent trends of major media in England, especially things related to Pepe. If something abnormal happens, report it to me immediately."

"Chen, are you worried that the FA will punish Pepe for his behavior?"

The little fat man was also watching the key game between Crystal Palace and Manchester United, which was related to the ownership of the Premier League championship this season. He knew exactly what happened on the court.

"It's not that you're worried, but that you'll definitely be punished."

Chen Ran shook his head slightly. This matter was very clear and there was nothing to argue about, it was non-sports and moral behavior.
To be continued...