Chapter 726: Mr. Capitalist Sitting Like Sets a Trap to Control Everything, Pig

Repost: What does this mean? Manchester United released a pre-match poster, then deleted it 34 minutes later.

【This... is way too sensitive.】

【I'm dying of laughter; the Instagram comment section is full of obsessed fans, all foreigners. Neither Tang Ye nor Ten Hag cares, yet they do.】

【As everyone knows, Piggy fans all have sensitive skin.】

【The one who just said Cristiano Ronaldo is greater than Tang Ye, step out! I want to have a good argument with you!】

【Brothers, you're being too sensitive; if Ten Hag doesn't care, why do you?】

Manchester United's move is somewhat thought-provoking.

They released a pre-match poster centered on Cristiano Ronaldo, then switched to one centered on Tang Ye.

The most incredible part is that in just ten short minutes, Tang Ye suddenly grew twenty centimeters taller, becoming even taller than Cristiano Ronaldo.

The original poster was highly controversial, but since this was Cristiano Ronaldo's first match back at Manchester United, making him appear larger wasn't a big deal; many fans could understand that.

However, after such a modification, even fans who initially thought nothing of it began to ponder.

Manchester United's action was tantamount to explicitly declaring support for Tang Ye; although the operations team posted it, it could be regarded as the official stance of Manchester United.

"Shouldn't you have planned ahead when making the poster?"

Brittany scolded Jimmy: "Do you know how many mistakes are in this poster? Mr. Sitting Like just contacted me."

"Huh?"

Jimmy looked completely bewildered: "That's not right."

"What's not right? This is your mistake; do you still think it's my fault?"

"No, no, I didn't mean that."

Jimmy shook his head repeatedly: "But... Mr. Sitting Like told me to make the initial poster that way..."

"?"

Brittany suddenly froze, then took a sharp intake of breath.

"... Damn it."

"We've all been set up."

"China Central Television! Here is the live broadcast bringing you..."

"Oh, the fans at Old Trafford are very excited today!"

"Yes, Cristiano Ronaldo's return. Hey, this gives me a feeling of dreaming back ten years; back then I was... well, actually, I wasn't that young even back then."

"Haha!"

"Both teams' players are getting ready; now let me introduce Manchester United's starting lineup!"

More than twenty minutes ago, the online viewership on CCTV-5 began to surge because the starting lineup announced by Manchester United featured both Tang Ye and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Obviously, this marks the first collaboration in Piggy history.

With Manchester United's new king and old king playing together, you can imagine how exaggerated the hype behind this is.

"Ronaldo!"

"Ronaldo!"

"Siuuuu!!!"

The cameraman carried the camera toward the player tunnel; Tang Ye stood behind De Gea, while Rodri was helping him put on the captain's armband.

Behind Rodri were Dembélé, De Jong, and Rashford, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo.

Unlike Little Xiao's flowing hair, the 36-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo had sprayed on plenty of hairspray, his hairstyle utterly unmoving.

Giving a thumbs-up to the camera, Cristiano Ronaldo raised an eyebrow.

"Beep!!!"

Newcastle (5-3-2)

Goalkeeper: Woodman

Defenders: Ritchie, Clark, Lascelles, Hayden, Javier Manquillo

Midfielders: Xiao En Longstaff, Joseph Willock, Almirón

Forwards: Saint-Maximin, Joelinton

This is the fourth round of the Premier League this season.

Currently, Manchester United has won all three matches, while Newcastle has one win and two draws; judging solely by points, the gap between the two sides is quite large.

However, Newcastle also has some favorable factors.

Since last season, Newcastle has consistently played with five defenders, allowing them to fare somewhat comfortably against the Little Devil trio.

"Ronaldo~ Ronaldo~~"

"..."

Receiving a back pass from Cristiano Ronaldo, Tang Ye paused slightly, waiting for Willock to come up and challenge.

There's a chance!

As the defending player approached slightly, Tang Ye passed the ball to Dembélé, who was supporting nearby.

Swish swish!

Dembélé possessed incredibly exaggerated dribbling ability; with a flurry of moves, he shifted the ball to his right foot and immediately began compressing Newcastle's defensive line.

"Manchester United intends to apply pressure on Newcastle right from the opening!"

"Ritchie; hey, knowing Dembélé is good at beating opponents, Ritchie is playing very steadily now."

"Not giving him any opportunity!"

Ritchie continuously denied any opportunity; Dembélé attempted a direct breakthrough but failed.

This Newcastle full-back must have specifically studied Dembélé's characteristics!

However, Dembélé wasn't anxious, because Tang Ye was in the center directing the Manchester United players into complex runs.

Manchester United's execution was indeed strong; in just a few seconds, the formation on the field had completely changed.

Dembélé passed back to Dalot!

"Hey!"

Slap!

A 45-degree cross, Dalot's pass struck the grass, bounced up, and landed at Rodri's feet.

Controlling the ball, Rodri accelerated toward the penalty area.

!

"To me, to me!"

Tang Ye reached out for the ball, and Rodri gently played a through pass.

Tang Ye lifted his foot, letting the ball roll beneath him.

Once the ball rolled in front of him, Tang Ye passed it again to Rashford.

"Shoot directly!"

Slap!

A curled shot was delivered; the ball hit the grass, grazed the right post, and went into the net.

"Gooo——aaa——llll!!!"

"Marcus Rashford!!!"

"Oh my god!"

"It's so fast! (The goal came too quickly)"

In their first collaboration as the "Pigs," Manchester United indeed took the lead, going up by one goal in the 5th minute.

But judging by the current situation, the protagonist of this match isn't any one of those "Pigs."

Marcus Rashford!

Has the Manchester United Crown Prince seemingly found his form again after a period of slump?

"Beautiful!"

Tang Ye ran out alongside Rashford.

Once Rashford stood still outside the field, Tang Ye grabbed the Manchester United striker's right hand, extended his index finger, and pressed it against Rashford's own temple: "The move! Marcus, don't forget your celebration move!"

"Wow!!!"

Cheers erupted as Cristiano Ronaldo quickly rushed over to embrace Rashford.

"Ronaldo and Ranaldo, haha!"

"When Rashford was 19, he probably never imagined he would play on the same team as Cristiano Ronaldo."

Setting aside Rashford and Ranaldo for now, this match between Manchester United and Newcastle reminded Chinese fans of a game not long ago.

China vs. Vietnam.

Both were red teams playing at home, both scored quick goals at the start.

Why!

Why are Manchester United and the Chinese national team always so similar!

"..."

"Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't seem to have many touches on the ball now..."

"Mm, mainly with Manchester United playing this way, Cristiano Ronaldo certainly won't get many chances. Actually, we say Cristiano Ronaldo's main role at Manchester United is still as a strong point, meaning seizing that final moment and utilizing his finishing ability as the all-time top scorer in the Champions League."

"Oh!"

The commentators were constantly praising Manchester United, but then Saint-Maximin suddenly outplayed Rodri.

Fuck!

Rodri fell onto the grass.

De Jong also didn't expect Rodri to be beaten so easily and didn't step up immediately.

Saint-Maximin seized the opportunity, pushing his speed to the maximum.

Bang!

Passed to Longstaff!

"Oh!"

Slap!

The cross was lofted into the penalty area, where De Ligt and Lascelles engaged in fierce physical confrontation.

Lascelles made the first header.

He headed it off-target, but precisely because it was off-target, it directly resulted in Newcastle's first goal of the match.

"Goal!"

"Lascelles!"

"This is unexpected!"

"Mm, as we say, you cannot underestimate any team in the Premier League, otherwise you will pay a heavy price."

"Booooo!!!!"

Manchester United fans did not stint on their boos toward Newcastle; an angry Ten Hag simply called all his players over.

"What are you doing?"