November in Yorkshire was grey.
Michael Sterling stood in his office. He looked at the League Table on the big screen.
The fairy tale start was over. The reality of the Premier League had arrived.
PREMIER LEAGUE TABLE: GAME WEEK 12
1. Manchester City 29 pts
2. Arsenal 27 pts
3. Liverpool 26 pts
...
8. Newcastle United 18 pts
9. Barnsley 17 pts
10. Brighton 16 pts
Ninth place.
It was incredible for a promoted team. It was a miracle. But after being fourth in September falling to ninth felt like a cold shower.
Arthur Milton sat on the sofa. He was eating a carrot.
"This rabbit food is making me sad Boss," Arthur grunted. "I miss donuts. And I miss winning every week."
"We are ninth Arthur," Michael said turning from the window. "We are above Chelsea. We are above Manchester United. If you told me this in August I would have danced naked in the car park."
