: This show was already this intense halfway through? Ferguson is unhappy.

Chapter 100: This show was already this intense halfway through? Ferguson is unhappy.

Wasn't Zhang Kuang supposed to play center? Why is he playing on the wing?

In fact, Ferguson initially wanted him to play center forward, but he found that Zhang Kuang was incredibly fast, and it would be a shame not to play him on the wing.

Moreover, it's not impossible for him to play center forward as a target man; not only can he do it, but the strong Rooney also often does it.

Old Trafford Stadium, with 76,000 seats, was packed to capacity.

The moment Zhang Kuang walked out of the players' tunnel, a huge cheer erupted from the stands.

It wasn't for him, or at least not entirely, but because Manchester United's first Premier League match of the new season had officially begun.

But Zhang Kuang knew that part of that cheer was for him.

His performance in the Community Shield, with a goal and an assist, has already raised expectations among Manchester United fans. Today is his Premier League debut, and everyone wants to see what level this 18-year-old Chinese player can demonstrate on this stage.

"Dear viewers, welcome to the highlight match of the first round of the 2010-11 English Premier League season, Manchester United hosting Newcastle United."

The voice of Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor was broadcast around the world.

"The most talked-about player today is undoubtedly Manchester United's summer signing, Chinese striker Zhang Kuang. His performance in the Community Shield was nothing short of perfect. Let's wait and see if he can continue that form in the Premier League today."

"Yes," his partner Rob Hawthorne chimed in, "and according to the starting lineup we have, Ferguson is still fielding a 4-3-3 attacking formation today, with Rooney, Berbatov, and the trident. It's a very aggressive combination, and Newcastle's defense will likely face a considerable test."

Meanwhile, in the CCTV-5 studio, He Wei's voice was equally passionate.

"Dear viewers, welcome to the first round of the 2010-11 English Premier League season, Manchester United vs. Newcastle United at Old Trafford."

Today's match holds special significance for Chinese fans, as Chinese player Zhang Kuang will make his Premier League debut on this stage.

"Yes," Xu Yang said, "following Sun Jihai, Li Tie, and Zheng Zhi, another Chinese player has stepped onto the stage of the English Premier League."

Moreover, his starting point was higher than theirs; he scored over thirty goals in half a season in Ligue 1 and contributed a goal and an assist in his Community Shield debut. We are very much looking forward to seeing if he can continue scoring in the Premier League today.

"The match is about to begin, let's all pay attention."

Why did He Wei become a host of the program? Because of his amazing performance in the 2010 World Cup, he rose to the position.

Zhang stood arrogantly in the middle of the field, looking at the Old Trafford stadium. The roar of the fans was very impressive. This is the atmosphere of a top club.

The whistle blew.

Manchester United kick off.

Zhang Kuang stood on the left flank and took a deep breath.

However, Zhang Kuang had no time for sentimentality.

The ball is here.

Evra made a run down the left flank, received a pass from Scholes, and then delivered a through ball to Zhang Kuang, who had dropped back to receive the pass.

Zhang Kuang received the ball with his back to goal, and Newcastle's center-back Fabricio Coloccini closed in on him.

Argentinians are experienced and physically strong.

Zhang Kuang didn't force a turn, but instead passed the ball back to Evra, then made a lateral run, shaking off Coloccini, and received the ball on the left side of the penalty area.

As he received the ball, he saw what was happening in the penalty area.

Rooney was stretching the defense on the right wing, while Berbatov was in the middle, but he was sandwiched between two center-backs.

Instead of crossing the ball, Zhang Kuang flicked it towards the edge of the penalty area before unleashing a long-range shot.

The ball flew towards the goal like a cannonball.

Newcastle goalkeeper Harper made a diving save, barely managing to tip the ball over the crossbar.

Corner kick.

"Oh!" A huge sigh came from the crowd, the fans were very disappointed.

Applause erupted at Old Trafford.

That was an acknowledgment of that high-quality long-range shot.

Zhang Kuang showed little emotion as he turned and ran towards the penalty area, preparing to contest a corner kick.

Giggs took the corner kick, and the ball flew towards the near post.

Zhang Kuang suddenly started from the far post, shook off the defender, and headed the ball at the edge of the six-yard box.

The ball slammed into the goal.

1: 0.

"G00000000000000000AL!" Martin's shout was no less powerful than Bart's on TF1, both were so energetic and so unending.

"Goal! Goal! Goal! A wild and powerful header, congratulations to Zhang Kuang for scoring his first Premier League goal."

"Yes, congratulations to him! I heard he's still aiming for the Golden Boot this season, and this goal is the beginning of that goal—"

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Zhang Kuang scored two and a half minutes into the game.

Old Trafford is in turmoil.

Seventy-six thousand people stood up at the same time, and cheers surged like a tsunami.

Zhang ran wildly to the corner flag area and once again performed his "Siu" celebration gesture.

Rooney was the first to rush over and jump onto his back from behind.

"Damn! That was a great shot!" Rooney shouted in his ear. "That was a fantastic shot."

Zhang Kuang, who was initially very happy, frowned slightly upon hearing the praise. But then he thought, "Rooney is right, isn't he? He scored because he shot well."

Berbatov and Ferdinand also came over, followed by Vidic, Evra, and Giggs.

Manchester United players surrounded Zhang Kuang, frantically patting his head.

"Great job, Zhang!" Giggs rarely smiled.

"I didn't even realize he was making that run," Berbatov said, patting Zhang Kuang on the shoulder. His expression remained calm, but his eyes held a hint of approval that his teammate was capable.

On the sidelines, Ferguson stood up and clapped a few times before sitting down again.

His expression seemed calm, but if someone looked closely, they would notice that he was chewing gum much faster.

"Jazz, Zhang's positioning was brilliant!" Ferran exclaimed excitedly from the side.

"Hmm," Ferguson responded, his eyes fixed on the field.

He was thinking about something else: Was Zhang Kuang's shot too flashy?

should not.

The corner kick goal relied on positioning and heading ability; there wasn't anything particularly tactically significant about it. Other teams might at most say, "This Chinese player has a good header," but wouldn't think, "This guy is unstoppable."

Fortunately.

Why did Ferguson want Zhang Kuang to hide his strength and show weakness first? Was he afraid?

It's true, these past few days, he's really been afraid of those rich Premier League teams.

They don't reason with you. As soon as they realize they can't beat their opponents, they just throw money at them, buying even better players like crazy.

Although Manchester United may seem to have plenty of money, they can't actually spend as much as Chelsea and Manchester City.

The game continues.

After conceding a goal, Newcastle began to tighten their defense.

Manchester United controlled possession, but Newcastle's defense was very tight, maintaining excellent spacing between the two lines with almost no gaps in between.

Zhang Kuang received the ball on the left wing, facing Newcastle's right-back James Page.

Paige is 1.88 meters tall, strong, and not slow, making him a typical English full-back.

Zhang Kuang didn't rush to break through, but instead passed the ball back to Evra and then ran towards the center.

His movement brought Page to the middle, creating an opening on the left flank.

Seeing this, Evra immediately passed the ball to Giggs, who had made a run forward.

Giggs received the ball and, without stopping, delivered a cross to Zhang Kuang at the edge of the penalty area.

As Zhang Kuang received the ball, Coloccini had already closed in.

This time, Zhang Kuang didn't pass the ball or take a long shot. Instead, he flicked the ball to the right, then used his body to hold off Coloccini and forcefully broke into the penalty area.

Coloccini staggered from the impact, his eyes filled with shock.

He'd played football for over a decade, from Argentina to Europe, and seen countless strikers. But very few had ever challenged him with their physicality like Zhang Kuang.

After entering the penalty area, Zhang Kuang faced the center-back Mike Williamson who was covering him. He made a shooting feint, which made Williamson jump up to block the shot. Then, he cut the ball with his left foot, switched it to his right foot, and pushed the ball into the far corner.

The ball slipped from Harper's fingertips and rolled into the goal.

2: 0.

In the 28th minute, Zhang Kuang scored his second goal.

Old Trafford is buzzing with excitement again.

"G000000000000AL!" Martin Tyler's voice pierced the broadcast signal. "Arrogance! Arrogance again! In his Premier League debut, he's already scored two goals before the first half is even over!"

The first was a header from a corner kick, the second was a solo run inside the penalty area! Two goals, two different methods, and Newcastle's defense had absolutely no chance against him!

"What's frightening," Rob Hawthorne added, "is the physicality he showed in that second goal. Coloccini has played in the Premier League for three years and has never been physically challenged like that by any striker."

Zhang Kuang's strength was too great, and considering he only weighed around 75 kilograms, the fact that he could withstand Coloccini, who weighed nearly 90 kilograms, demonstrates that his core strength had reached an incredibly terrifying level.

"That's the essence of arrogance," Martin Tyler said. "He has technique, speed, power, heading ability, and long-range shooting; he's a striker with virtually no weaknesses."

Meanwhile, in CCTV-5's studio, He Wei's voice was already out of control.

"Goal! Zhang Kuang! Zhang Kuang again! The second goal! This is his second goal in the Premier League! In the 28th minute of the first half, Zhang Kuang received the ball on the edge of the penalty area, used his body to hold off Coloccini, broke into the penalty area, faked a shot and then cut past Williamson, and pushed the ball into the far corner to score!"

This goal showcased Frye's all-around individual ability; his power, technique, and composure were all impeccable!

"He's too strong," Xu Yang said. "Newcastle's defenders are like wooden stakes in front of him, they can't stop him at all. With Zhang Kuang in this form, he might score more than two goals today."

"Manchester United are now leading 2-0," He Wei said. "Manchester United have completely controlled the rhythm of the game. The two impressive goals have made it a very smooth start for them."

The goal was spectacular, making the fans happy, the commentators excited, and the teammates overjoyed.

But Ferguson was stunned. He didn't know whether to be happy or not. Had this kid forgotten his instructions?

Watching his teammates celebrate, Ferguson could only quickly chew his gum.

In the 43rd minute before the end of the first half, Zhang Kuang created another threat.

After receiving the ball on the left wing, he did not choose to break through himself. Instead, he assessed the situation in the penalty area and delivered a curling cross that bypassed the defender at the near post and accurately found Berbatov, who was making a run into the far post.

Berbatov met the ball with a powerful volley, and it went into the net.

3: 0.

"Assist! A phenomenal assist!" Martin Tyler shouted. "His third offensive contribution! Two goals become two goals and one assist! It was a truly outstanding debut."

"And look at his crosses," Rob Hawthorne said. "The curve, the placement, the power—it's all perfect. Berbatov barely needs to adjust; he can shoot directly. This shows that Berbatov isn't just a scorer; he also has a strong ability to provide assists."

At halftime, Manchester United led 3-0.

He scored two goals and provided one assist, contributing to all three goals.

Rooney put his arm around Zhang Kuang: "Zhang, give me an assist! I want to score too!"

Zhang Kuang slapped Rooney's big butt hard: "When the opportunity comes, I'll definitely give it to him."