Chapter 732

"Wow!!!"

Since the start of this season, West Ham's performance has been very strong.

However, in their last two matches against Manchester United, West Ham was utterly crushed.

The away team's head coach shook his head slightly, his face filled with helplessness.

"United!"

"ManchesterUnited!"

"ForeverManchesterUnited!"

"…"

"Beep, beeeep—!!!"

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DQ Team Report: Manchester United defeated West Ham 4-0 in the EFL Cup, completing a double over the Hammers in four days; Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice. (Comments: 172,892)

Nearly 200,000 comments on an EFL Cup match—Manchester United seems to have fully embraced the path of a traffic-driven team.

The good news is, Manchester United has delivered results worthy of their traffic.

"According to our sources, this year's Ballon d'Or shortlist will be announced in two days."

"Of course, TY, we're not asking whether you think you'll make the 30-man shortlist."

"We want to know: do you believe you can win two Ballon d'Or trophies at this year's ceremony?"

With that, the reporter handed the microphone to Tang Ye.

But this was unnecessary, since Tang Ye already had a microphone in hand.

"Hmm… I'm not sure how to say this."

Tang Ye shook his head, then remembered the conversation he'd had with his teammates at the bar: "I think I have strong competitiveness, because I won the Champions League last season and the season before. If I don't win the Ballon d'Or this year, I'll probably be disappointed, haha!"

Disappointed.

This was the keyword the reporter caught.

"Last year's Ballon d'Or was abruptly canceled—what was your view of FIFA at the time?"

"…"

"It's hard to say. But when I heard the news, I was certainly upset. Still, since they're holding a supplementary selection this year, I think it's fine."

"Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals in this match. Given his current form, it's considered possible he could win the Premier League Golden Boot at age 36."

"As the most complete passer in football history, will you help Cristiano Ronaldo win the Premier League Golden Boot by the end of this season?"

In the end, the reporter still wanted to figure out the relationship between Tang Ye and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Because this topic was simply too hot.

"Of course I'll support him. Cristiano has the ability to compete for the Premier League Golden Boot, but I think he needs to get past Dembélé and Bruno first."

Tang Ye smiled: "Manchester United has many outstanding attackers. If Cristiano wants the Premier League Golden Boot, I think his biggest challenge might be his own teammates."

"What about the Champions League Golden Boot? You've won it two seasons in a row, and Cristiano is regarded by fans as the King of the Champions League. Now you're on the same team, meaning you'll likely play the same number of Champions League matches—do you think he'll threaten your hold on the award?"

"Haha!"

He pursed his lips, then spoke: "Hmm… I feel some pressure, but… I don't think so."

Click-click!

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Premier League Matchday 6: Manchester United defeated Aston Villa 2-0, extending their league winning streak to six games this season.

September has only one match left, yet Manchester United still maintains a 100% win rate.

This 100% win rate isn't just for September—it's been 100% since the start of the new season in August.

Put simply, Manchester United hasn't lost a single match yet!

Puff!!

The fizz from the chilled cola sprayed out; Tang Ye spread his legs to avoid the bubbles splashing onto him.

"Cough! Cough!"

I have to say, after training, having a sip of soda is truly very comfortable.

Ding dong!

His phone on the table vibrated; Tang Ye picked it up and glanced at it.

It was a message from Bole.

The content concerned a transfer: a team from the Saudi Professional League expressed interest in Tang Ye and offered a generous salary.

This was their second invitation to him.

Tang Ye picked up his phone and told Bole to decline the offer, then checked the current Premier League standings.

Manchester United's perfect six-match win record naturally placed them at the top of the Premier League.

The top five teams were all familiar names.

Second-place Manchester City and third-place Liverpool had 16 and 15 points respectively.

Fourth place was this season's biggest surprise: West Ham!

Like Liverpool, West Ham had five wins and one loss, totaling 15 points—surpassing fifth-place Arsenal (13 points).

Although they were thrashed 7-0 by Manchester United in one Premier League match and one EFL Cup match, West Ham's overall strength was still recognized by fans.

According to football journalists, losing to Manchester United, the Premier League giant, wasn't a big deal.

As long as they maintain their current win rate, the Hammers still have a chance to qualify for European competition next season!

【You've received a new task】

Huh?

The "Nine Alliances" task had only just been received, and Tang Ye now received another system message.

【Task Objective: Keep three consecutive matches clean sheets】

【Reward: Talent Optimizer (Common)】

Current Progress: 0

Knowing Tang Ye's stats are high, the system has gradually shifted from its original template rewards to talent rewards.

Enhancing talent is equivalent to raising his ceiling—if he can do it, Tang Ye is certainly willing.

But why didn't this "three consecutive clean sheets" task come earlier?!

If the system had given him this task before Matchday 5, he'd have already completed it!

The upcoming matches…

Tang Ye briefly scanned his future opponents.

Three straight wins…

The first two are Champions League and Premier League matches—winning them won't be a problem.

But the third match—timing-wise, Tang Ye will have to return home.

That means, if Tang Ye wants to complete this task as quickly as possible, he must win his next two club matches and one national team match!

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China News Service, September 25: On local time September 24, Ballon d'Or organizers France Football announced the 30-man shortlist for the 2021 Ballon d'Or:

First batch: Lewandowski (Bayern), Kanté (Chelsea), Donnarumma (AC Milan/Paris)…

Second batch: Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus/Manchester United), Pogba (Dortmund)…

Third batch: Tang Ye (Dortmund/Manchester United), Jorginho (Chelsea)…

Fourth batch: Haaland (Dortmund), Salah (Liverpool)…

Fifth batch: Messi (Barcelona/Paris), Rodri (Manchester United), Bellingham (Dortmund), De Ligt (Manchester United), Sancho (Dortmund).

Note: Ranking order not specified.

【Tang Ballon King, Three Golden Balls!】

【Is Pogba only in the second batch? Feels like he should be higher.】

【We've been told the ranking doesn't matter—why are you arguing over this?】

【It's just that the five batches have no internal ranking—but look at the order within each batch: the better performers come first. I've already figured out FIFA's intentions.】