Barnsley led 1 to 0. Arda Guler's goal had poked the sleeping dragon in the eye. Now, the dragon was awake, and it was breathing fire.
Michael Sterling stood on the edge of his technical area. The rain was lashing down, soaking his shirt, ruining his shoes, but he did not move. He could feel the ground shaking under his feet.
Erik ten Hag was screaming. The Manchester United manager was waving his arms like a windmill, urging his players forward.
"PRESS!" Ten Hag roared. "KILL THEM!"
MINUTE 55
Manchester United attacked with a fury that was terrifying to watch.
They abandoned defense. Maguire pushed up to the midfield line. Luke Shaw was playing as a winger.
Bruno Fernandes got the ball. He looked angry. His face was red. He whipped a cross into the box.
Rasmus Hojlund, the Danish powerhouse, jumped.
Benjamin Pavard jumped with him. The World Cup winner versus the Viking youth.
THUD.
