Chapter 109: Elimination! Injuries! Real Men! Yang Cheng, I'll See You at Old Trafford!
As Bayswater Chinese defeated Tottenham 3–1 at home, up in the northwest of England, Manchester United edged Blackburn 1–0 away, with the only goal scored by French striker Louis Saha.
Elsewhere in London, Chelsea demolished Watford 4–0 at home thanks to a Drogba hat trick, while Arsenal beat Liverpool 3–0 at the Emirates.
When Ferguson returned from Blackburn to Carrington and received the latest results from the south, his first reaction was pure excitement.
"It's been a long time since I felt this fired up!"
The United boss was practically rubbing his hands together, brimming with energy.
How long had it been since he'd felt this way?
Even Carlos Queiroz, who had been by Ferguson's side for years, couldn't recall.
Ever since Beckham's 2003 departure to Madrid, United's midfield had never fully recovered.
They brought in Verón, but it didn't quite work.
Ferguson had been trying to reshape United's tactics—
That's why Queiroz had been hired in the first place.
From Arsenal's 2003–04 Invincibles to Mourinho's Chelsea dominance, United had been bogged down by one issue after another.
Few people know this—
In 2003, United signed Cristiano Ronaldo.
In 2004, they signed Wayne Rooney.
But at first, Ronaldo wasn't even the plan.
That summer, Ferguson's top target was Ronaldinho.
Talks were advanced.
Everyone thought the Brazilian was coming.
Ferguson himself was sure of it.
But due to complications from Ronaldinho's agent—his brother—he ended up at Barcelona.
In a panic, United signed Ronaldo.
And in 2004?
Alongside Rooney, the club also chased a major target:
Arjen Robben, the Dutch winger from PSV.
Ferguson began negotiations nearly a year in advance.
Van Nistelrooy's successful transfer had earned United trust with the Dutch club.
Everything was going smoothly.
Imagine: Robben on the left, Rooney central, Ronaldo on the right—what an attacking trio that would've been!
But then Chelsea swooped in.
The transfer market is a battlefield.
Chelsea won.
United lost.
And for years, United had to swallow their pride.
Now, though?
Ferguson was finally starting to feel that old fire again.
"Looks like the kid's really going for the league title," he smiled.
"He should. With a squad like that, not going for it would be criminal."
"But chasing the title takes guts," he snorted. "Let's see if he can hold up."
David Moyes had always seen Ferguson as a mentor.
He even flew back to Scotland to attend Ferguson's coaching lectures and stayed in touch often to discuss football.
He was a solid manager.
But even he couldn't balance the demands of the Premier League and Europe.
He made a run in the league, the League Cup, and the UEFA Cup last season.
But Champions League plus a title race?
That's another level.
"Their squad is too young," Queiroz nodded.
"Do you know why Wenger has so few titles?" Ferguson asked.
Queiroz shook his head.
"Because he's greedy. He doesn't know how to prioritize."
Ferguson spoke with the air of a general.
"Arsenal have often reached January still alive in four competitions. But that's also when they collapse."
"One competition slips, and the rest crumble soon after."
"Sometimes, in two or three weeks, they go from four competitions to zero."
"Wenger has many strengths… but in key moments, he lacks one thing."
"He's not a real man."
At that last line, Ferguson stood tall, proud.
"I am."
Queiroz fell silent.
He had coached Real Madrid.
He thought he was ready—tactically gifted, seasoned beside Ferguson, and backed by the best squad in the world.
He failed miserably.
That experience taught him:
Coaching a top club is never easy.
People only see the success—never the countless bodies buried beneath.
How many like Queiroz get crushed by failure and never get a second shot?
So how was Yang Cheng, so young, doing so well?
Maybe… he was a genius.
But even geniuses needed trials.
"Carlos, tell the players—starting now, we're going to war."
Ferguson's voice grew cold and steady.
"This season's title—I want it."
"Nobody else is getting it."
Queiroz nodded firmly.
He hadn't seen Ferguson this determined in years.
Clearly—Yang Cheng had lit a fire in the old man.
"Only real men survive past the winter break."
…
Between Matchdays 12 and 13 came the international break.
Many internationals flew out midweek, played friendlies, then rushed back for the weekend.
That travel grind clearly affected teams full of internationals.
Arsenal drew 1–1 at home to Newcastle.
Wenger's team remained wildly inconsistent—
One match they looked unstoppable, the next completely lost.
United, away at bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United, went down early,
but Rooney scored twice to complete the comeback.
Chelsea narrowly edged West Ham 1–0 at home, thanks to a late Geremi goal.
Liverpool drew 0–0 at Middlesbrough.
Bayswater Chinese, as always, struck fast.
18th minute, Maicon assisted Arshavin to score against Charlton.
The match was tight throughout, but in the 72nd minute, Diarra assisted Lambert to seal the win.
2–0.
Bayswater Chinese remained neck-and-neck with United.
Same points.
After the match, Ferguson declared boldly in the press conference:
"Come May, United will win the league title!"
"Our form this season proves we have what it takes."
"There's no doubt in my mind."
"If our players stay healthy, we will do it—I'm certain."
"As for our title rivals…"
"I think our biggest competitor is Chelsea. They have an incredibly deep squad, and they'll have plenty of stamina—especially during the packed Christmas schedule, the winter break, and in February and March, when the fixture list gets brutal."
"And Bayswater Chinese?"
"No, I don't think they're contenders for the title. They're too young."
"When a squad has too many young players, it usually means the team lacks depth."
"No, no, no—they're nothing like the Class of '92 I had. That group wasn't this young."
Then a reporter asked Ferguson a pointed question.
He'd always had a tradition of inviting opposing managers for a post-match drink at Old Trafford—
But he'd never invited Yang Cheng.
With their Matchday 21 clash falling right around Christmas, would he offer Yang Cheng a drink then?
Ferguson laughed.
"I don't know—maybe."
"But I'm not sure he'll be in the mood to join me by then."
When the media relayed Ferguson's comments to Yang Cheng, he had just one reply:
"If Ferguson's Manchester United could back up his words with performances on the pitch, maybe we'd feel more threatened."
Internally, he told his players:
"Don't take this personally. He doesn't underestimate us—he sees us as a real threat. That's why he's trying to provoke us."
…
Midweek – Champions League Matchday 5: Bayswater Chinese away to Sporting CP in Portugal.
A fascinating fixture.
Sporting were already out—0 wins in 4 games, zero chance of qualifying.
Bayswater Chinese, on the other hand, had 3 wins and 1 draw, already secured a spot in the knockout stage.
What remained was the fight for top of the group.
So Yang Cheng sent out a full reserve squad.
It looked more like a League Cup match.
But it gave the club's younger players a rare chance to gain Champions League experience.
For many, this was the opportunity they had dreamed about for years.
They played with energy, enthusiasm, and determination—even away from home.
Sporting, meanwhile, looked uninspired.
Still, it was their home turf.
In the end, after a hard-fought 90 minutes, Bayswater's young guns lost 0–1.
Yang Cheng consoled the players—but inside, he was actually pleased.
Sometimes, you learn more from a loss than a win—
Especially when the players gave everything they had.
Elsewhere, Real Madrid drew 2–2 at home against Bayern Munich.
Ribéry delivered a goal and an assist—his £40 million price tag was paying off in both the Bundesliga and Europe.
Now the group stage drama would come down to the final round.
Bayswater Chinese: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss – 10 points
Bayern: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss – 8 points
Real Madrid: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses – 7 points
The final matchday would be packed with suspense.
Bayern host Sporting.
Bayswater Chinese host Real Madrid.
Both matches would be headline events.
Whoever gets eliminated will leave tens of millions of fans heartbroken.
Just two days after Matchday 5, Adam Crozier reported on ticket sales for the December 6th home clash against Real Madrid.
Including season tickets, the attendance had already surpassed 60,000—and the match was still two weeks away.
But then, the next day after returning from Lisbon, Yang Cheng received terrible news.
…
Ever since taking over Bayswater Chinese, Yang Cheng had done everything with the club's long-term development in mind.
As a coach with decades of experience, he knew the importance of planning.
One of the things he cared most about?
The medical department.
In the early days, they had no money—so the medical staff was minimal.
But as soon as they had a budget, Yang Cheng's first investment was in medical infrastructure.
That's when David Fevre and Rob Price joined the club.
Today, one was head of medical, the other chief physiotherapist.
The department quickly grew to dozens of specialists, covering the first team, the academy, and the satellite training centers.
Arguably the largest in the Premier League.
Yang Cheng invested every year—new equipment, cutting-edge tech, and top talent.
Many said Bayswater Chinese was "cheap," still renting their stadium.
But only those inside the club knew the truth—
They'd spent far more than most clubs on sports science, youth development, and coaching.
As a result, Bayswater had the fewest injuries in the league year after year.
Especially after assembling a sports analytics team led by Seth Forsyth and Oliver Bartlett, and bringing in advanced American diagnostics equipment, they could now monitor players in extreme detail.
Injuries from fatigue were nearly nonexistent.
Even unavoidable ones were usually minor.
After all, injuries are part of professional football.
They can't be eliminated—only minimized.
Like now, with Yaya Touré.
Hamstring strain—biceps femoris.
No collision.
No visible fatigue.
Not even a knock.
He'd been training. Went to make a sudden stop, turned, sprinted—
Felt discomfort.
Pulled out of training.
Went straight to the medical team.
Initial diagnosis: hamstring strain.
Sent to the hospital for a detailed scan.
"Confirmed: Biceps femoris strain," said David Fevre.
As head of medical, he had gone to the hospital himself, returned with the full report, and briefed Yang Cheng and the coaching staff.
"It's a common injury—usually during short sprints."
"Initial recovery window is 4 to 6 weeks. But soft tissue injuries vary. It depends on his individual recovery."
Fevre sat back down after his presentation.
Yang Cheng had seen it all before.
Injuries ruin plans—that's life.
No team gets through a full season unscathed.
"Seth," Yang Cheng called out to Forsyth. "What do your numbers say?"
Forsyth stood up and pulled up a slide.
"The biceps femoris is located here. As David mentioned, over 50% of posterior thigh injuries happen in this exact muscle."
"After Yaya Touré joined us, the first thing we focused on when designing his personalized physical training program was strengthening his glutes."
"That way, when he receives the ball with his back to goal under pressure, he can generate more space and maintain balance. We've done the same for other players who often play with their back to goal."
Everyone nodded. No one questioned it.
Things like upper-body and glute work may seem irrelevant to football, but on the pitch, they're incredibly useful.
Take Yaya Touré, for instance. When shielding the ball and turning, he'd often use his hips to hold off defenders.
No dirty thoughts—
It's all part of the game. And it's effective.
Imagine a 1.91m-tall player like him—if he slightly crouches and has strong glutes, defenders can forget about taking the ball off him.
"The coaching staff has always emphasized that our team focuses on speed and technique. During training, we take great care to make sure muscle gains don't come at the cost of flexibility or agility."
"There are a lot of factors involved, which I won't detail here."
"Typically, we tailor this especially for players who need to sprint short distances repeatedly—Walcott, Gareth Bale, Ribéry, Di María, Arshavin. They're constantly accelerating and decelerating."
"In the past, many clubs only focused on concentric contraction of the hamstrings, aiming to maximize explosive power. That's important, yes—"
"But players like these also need eccentric strength training."
"During short sprints, the hamstrings must exert tremendous eccentric force to stabilize the knees and pelvis. That's why sprinters often injure their knees."
"That's why from day one, we've placed a huge emphasis on eccentric hamstring strength. It's a vital injury prevention measure for them."
"But Yaya Touré wasn't part of that group. He's 1.91m, a defensive midfielder—we focused his strength training on other areas. This hamstring strain… we honestly didn't expect it."
"Next, we'll review the training footage and assess the specifics of the strain—its degree, exact location, and other variables. From there, we'll refine our prevention and training protocols."
"And of course, we'll be fully involved in his recovery program."
Yang Cheng nodded.
The medical and performance analytics departments had done everything they could.
Now the challenge was how to minimize the damage from Touré's absence.
As for treatment and rehab, Yang Cheng had his own expectations.
"Last season, Arsenal suffered a self-inflicted disaster."
"First, Ashley Cole broke his leg. Then Clichy broke his too. Two left-backs out for months. It nearly ruined their season."
"Especially Ashley Cole. I don't want the same to happen to us. I'm responsible for my players. They are this club's most precious assets."
"So I want everyone here to start from that mindset. As for the matches—we'll figure something out. Okay?"
Yang Cheng had made his stance clear.
Why call Ashley Cole's injury a "man-made disaster"?
Because back in October 2005, while still at Arsenal, he picked up the injury during England duty.
Sven-Göran Eriksson issued a press release stating a one-month absence due to a hairline fracture.
Arsenal's doctors later confirmed it: 4 to 6 weeks.
Sound familiar?
But then, things got worse.
Cole didn't return until mid-January.
And in his return match, he played just 56 minutes in Arsenal's 7–0 thrashing of Middlesbrough.
But instead of signaling recovery, that return only made things worse.
He reinjured himself and missed even more time, only coming back on April 29.
From early October to late April—a 4-to-6-week injury turned into a season-ruining saga.
Even Clichy went on to suffer a similarly long layoff.
Of course, Yang Cheng wasn't blaming the medical staff.
But that's exactly why he used the term man-made disaster—
To remind the medical and analytics team:
Be thorough. Be cautious. If you need experts, get them. Don't delay.
Everyone in the room understood the Arsenal reference.
They all got the message.
…
Yaya Touré's injury didn't get much attention from the press.
This kind of thing was just too common.
In Premier League Matchday 14, Yang Cheng rotated the midfield trio:
Modrić and Lassana Diarra stayed in, but Gökhan Inler replaced Yaya as the holding midfielder.
In the West London derby against Fulham, the first half didn't go smoothly.
Though the players were familiar with each other, a new piece in the puzzle changed the chemistry—passing and rhythm were off.
The breakthrough came in the 50th minute.
Fulham boss Chris Coleman made a substitution—bringing on former Barça center-back Jean-Alain Boumsong for midfielder Papa Bouba Diop.
He was trying to reinforce the backline, which had been under siege.
But this only freed up Bayswater's midfield.
Five minutes later, Arshavin broke into the box and drew a foul.
Modrić converted the penalty.
1–0!
60th minute, another attack led to a corner.
Pepe headed it back across goal, and Koscielny headed it in.
2–0!
Six minutes later, another corner, another Pepe flick—this time at the near post to the far post.
Ashley Young finished it off.
3–0!
And before the match ended, substitute Gareth Bale added one more, sealing a 4–0 away win.
Elsewhere:
Liverpool beat Man City 1–0 at Anfield.Manchester United were held 1–1 at home by Chelsea, with Carvalho scoring off a corner.The Times and other outlets joked:
"Corners have put Bayswater Chinese back on top!"
Arsenal suffered a heavy 1–3 loss at Bolton.
The Gunners remained wildly inconsistent.
No one knew what version of Arsenal would show up from week to week.
…
Premier League Matchday 15.
Yaya Touré's absence finally showed.
At St. James' Park, Bayswater Chinese faced a stubborn Newcastle side.
Their high-press opening didn't work, and instead, in the 23rd minute, Bayswater Chinese were caught on the counter and conceded the first goal.
In the final 10 minutes of the first half, they responded with a furious wave of attacks.
Arshavin scored twice, turning the game on its head.
But in the second half, Martins, with his blistering pace, equalized for Newcastle in the 57th minute.
Then, in the 84th minute, former Inter Milan midfielder Emre unleashed a long-range rocket to seal the win for Newcastle at home.
It was Bayswater Chinese's first loss of the season.
Their undefeated Premier League run came to an end after 20 matches—14 from this season, 6 from the last.
Yang Cheng wasn't too bothered.
"This was just an accident."
"No team can go undefeated forever."
With Bayswater Chinese's loss, Inter Milan became the only remaining unbeaten team across Europe's top five leagues.
Since the Calciopoli scandal, Inter had dominated Serie A. Their momentum was nearly unstoppable—even Milan and Roma struggled to keep up.
Ancelotti's Milan had shifted focus to the Champions League.
Back in the Premier League, United beat Everton 3–0 at home.
Chelsea edged Bolton 1–0 away.
Liverpool were held 0–0 at home by Portsmouth.
Arsenal lost again—1–2 away to Fulham.
After 15 rounds, Bayswater Chinese relinquished top spot.
United led with 37 points, Bayswater Chinese close behind with 36, and Chelsea followed with 33.
Arsenal sat far behind with 22, clearly out of the title race.
…
Midweek: Champions League Group Stage, Matchday 6 — Bayswater Chinese vs. Real Madrid at Wembley.
Because this match would determine the group's fate, it drew a massive crowd—over 60,000 in attendance, including a sizable contingent of traveling Spanish fans.
Everyone wanted to see the Real Madrid stars in action.
Bayswater Chinese had already secured qualification, so they had little pressure.
But Real?
They needed a win to stay alive.
Capello, feeling the heat, unleashed his strongest attack:
Van Nistelrooy, Ronaldo, Beckham, Robinho, along with Roberto Carlos, Cannavaro, Salgado, Emerson, and more.
The pitch at Wembley sparkled with superstar power.
Especially Cannavaro, who had just been awarded the 2006 Ballon d'Or—
The first defender since Matthias Sammer in 1996, and the first Italian winner since Roberto Baggio in 1993.
Many were already declaring him a lock for the upcoming FIFA World Player of the Year.
This made the match even more electrifying.
While Real were cautious and focused, Bayswater Chinese fielded a strong lineup as well—
But played aggressively.
Yang Cheng pressed hard from kickoff, deploying his signature lightning-fast attack.
13th minute — Modrić lofted a brilliant pass into the box.
Džeko outmuscled Cannavaro and headed the ball past Casillas.
1–0!
The stadium erupted.
Scoring on the reigning Ballon d'Or winner?
That hit different.
The goal ignited a fierce back-and-forth.
Real pushed high, throwing everything forward.
Bayswater Chinese tightened their midfield, sat deep, and waited to strike back.
27th minute — They did just that.
After intercepting the ball in midfield, Arshavin slipped a perfect through ball to Džeko,
who blasted it between Cannavaro and Mejía to beat Casillas again.
2–0!
But just before halftime, Ronaldo picked up the ball outside the box, skipped past Pepe, and pulled one back.
2–1.
After the break, Yang Cheng's team came out firing again, and nearly scored early.
But in the 48th minute, Beckham delivered a pinpoint diagonal ball behind the defense.
Ronaldo timed his run perfectly and slotted past Neuer.
2–2.
Real had hope.
But they needed a win.
The match turned frantic—both sides going all out.
It was wide open, end-to-end football.
Bayswater Chinese, already qualified, had nothing to lose.
76th minute — Arshavin collected a horizontal pass from Ashley Young, slipped into the box, and fired low.
3–2!
Then, in the 88th minute, Inler fouled Robinho outside the box.
Beckham stepped up.
He curled a classic "moon crescent" free kick over the wall and into the net.
3–3!
The scoreline held.
Bayswater Chinese and Real Madrid shared the points.
In the other group match, Bayern drew 1–1 with Sporting.
Final group standings:
Bayswater Chinese: 3 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss — 11 points, 1st placeBayern Munich: 2 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss — 9 points, 2nd placeReal Madrid: 2 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses — 8 points, 3rd placeSporting CP: 1 win, 1 draw, 4 losses — 4 points, bottom
Bayswater Chinese and Bayern advanced.
Real Madrid were eliminated, heading to the UEFA Cup.
Sporting were out entirely.
The result shocked European football.
Real had always managed to escape the group—no matter how poorly they'd played.
Now?
New president.
New manager.
Fresh squad rebuild.
Still couldn't qualify.
A national embarrassment.
Madrid fans booed at Wembley.
When the team returned that night, they were met with angry crowds at Barajas Airport.
Yang Cheng didn't care about Real Madrid's problems.
But he did keep an eye on the Round of 16 draw.
As group winners, they'd face one of the runners-up.
But this year's second-place teams were brutal:
Inter, Barcelona, Roma, Bayern...
They wouldn't get Bayern again, thanks to the group rule.
But the rest?
No easy draws.
…
Premier League Matchday 16 — Bayswater Chinese hosted Bolton.
They won 1–0, with Lambert scoring in the 73rd minute.
It was a hard-fought match.
Still, after seeing their 20-match unbeaten run come to an end, a narrow 1–0 home win over Bolton was enough for Bayswater Chinese to shake off the shadow of defeat and avoid a downward spiral.
From Yang Cheng's perspective, that was already a solid response.
Meanwhile, Manchester United secured a tough 2–1 away win over Middlesbrough.
Chelsea also edged Newcastle 1–0 at home.
The top three held their positions.
…
A week later, the Premier League entered Matchday 17.
Bayswater Chinese traveled to face Watford.
It took just four minutes for their blitz to strike again—
Ashley Young, assisted by Arshavin, opened the scoring.
Then, just before halftime, Džeko added a second.
And in the 48th minute, Young whipped in a cross, and Džeko volleyed in his second of the night.
3–0. A commanding away victory.
Later that day, United hosted Manchester City, and their scoring followed a similar rhythm:
Rooney opened the scoring in the 6th minute.Saha made it 2–0 before the break.City responded through Trabelsi in the 72nd.But Cristiano Ronaldo sealed the 3–1 win in the 84th.
The following day, Chelsea and Arsenal drew 1–1 at Stamford Bridge.
After this round, United led with 43 points, Bayswater Chinese followed closely with 42, and Chelsea began to fall behind with 37.
Arsenal sat in fourth—with just 26 points.
That meant the Gunners were already 17 points behind United, and 16 behind Bayswater Chinese.
And yet, after that match, Wenger finally addressed the title race in the post-match press conference.
"If you ask me who I favor to win the Premier League this season," he said, "United? Bayswater Chinese? Chelsea?"
"None of them."
"My answer is… Arsenal!"
Despite being outplayed for large spells, Arsenal had dominated Chelsea for most of the game. But in the final 20 minutes, Chelsea surged and earned the draw.
That was what frustrated Wenger the most.
They should have won all three points.
But Mourinho wasn't satisfied either.
The Portuguese manager admitted that Arsenal controlled most of the match, especially in possession and tempo.
But he wasn't impressed.
"What I don't understand is this: a team trailing the league leaders by 17 points still thinks they're in the title race?"
"That kind of delusional confidence baffles me."
"I don't believe that team has the strength to win the title."
"They lack ambition."
Then, as proud as ever, Mourinho added:
"We left Stamford Bridge with our dignity and the fans' respect."
"We've won the league two years in a row. And this year, we'll win it again."
"We're six points behind United—that's nothing."
And, as always, he couldn't resist a dig at Wenger.
"If our North London neighbors keep using youth as an excuse, I'll personally invite them to Hyde Park for a lesson."
"I won't name them, but one must admit—they're far behind."
"At least the other North London team is 16 points ahead of them."
"Oh, and they lost 4–0. We drew 0–0."
"And no, Bayswater Chinese won't win the league either."
"Because the title belongs to Chelsea."
Wenger was furious.
His team had indeed struggled with internal and external issues this season.
His declaration about winning the title wasn't delusional—it was a rallying cry to boost morale.
Instead, Mourinho mocked him in public.
Wenger fired back, calling Mourinho "a dishonest liar."
"The truth is, we wanted to win more than anyone. And we almost did."
Did Mourinho take that lying down?
Of course not.
He fired back immediately.
When Yang Cheng heard from reporters that he'd somehow been dragged into the Mourinho-Wenger feud, he looked… puzzled.
Most importantly, both managers were declaring themselves title contenders.
Fine—declare away.
But were they really ignoring Bayswater Chinese?
Seriously?
Look at the standings. Show some respect.
"I have no interest in the pointless squabbles between two noisy neighbors."
"And I don't think either Chelsea or Arsenal can win the title."
"The Premier League trophy will belong to us—Bayswater Chinese."
"Chelsea? Arsenal? Beat us first. Then we'll talk."
Only then did everyone realize:
Neither Chelsea nor Arsenal had ever beaten Bayswater Chinese.
Now that Yang Cheng had entered the fray, the war of words reached a new level.
Especially when Ferguson chimed in again, reiterating that he didn't believe in Bayswater Chinese's title credentials.
Why?
Aside from their youth and lack of depth, he emphasized the fixture list.
"We all know how important the Christmas schedule is—it could decide the entire season."
"This year, there are three matches over Christmas: December 26, December 30, and January 1."
"We have two at home, one away. Chelsea also has two home games."
"But Bayswater Chinese and Arsenal? One home, two away."
"And Arsenal's away games are both against newly promoted teams."
"Chelsea faces two weak opponents."
"But Bayswater? They've got back-to-back away games against Chelsea and United."
Ferguson couldn't stop grinning.
"I've already stocked up a case of fine wine—ready to welcome Yang Cheng to Old Trafford. Hope he'll be in the mood to drink."
"I know it might sound bold, but I genuinely believe—this title race could be over by January."
The implication was clear:
United held the upper hand.
By the end of December, he believed Bayswater Chinese would be left behind.
And when that happened—
who would stop Manchester United?
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