Chapter 764: James Said the GOAT Is the GOAT, 21-22 Europe

"Beautiful, Tang Ye!"

"3:0!!"

"Haha! After returning from Paris, Tang Ye's form has completely recovered!"

Under the camera's focus, Tang Ye ran toward the south stand, jumped up, and threw another uppercut.

"Vamos!!!"

With Manchester United leading Norwich 3:0 away from home, the fans in the stands were even more excited than the players on the pitch.

Before the Ballon d'Or ceremony began, Tang Ye's form could only be described as terrible; one might even say he was "sleepwalking every match."

Back then, Tang Ye still argued that his decline in form had nothing to do with worries about the Ballon d'Or, but now it seems he was just talking complete nonsense.

With the Ballon d'Or ceremony concluded, the former Tom has regained his combat power!

"Boo!!!"

Norwich fans stood on their chairs, flipping Tang Ye the middle finger: "Fuck off! Get lost!"

"This isn't the place for you to celebrate!"

"Boooo!!!"

Beep beep beep beep!!!

Haha!

Facing the mockery, Tang Ye wore a full smile; he even walked to the base of the stand and fist-bumped a Norwich fan.

Because he realized that not all of the home team's fans were cursing at him.

Some Norwich fans, knowing their team was bound to lose, chose to stand on Tang Ye's side!

Hmm, their choice of side was correct.

Tang Ye's side was the righteous one!

"Let's see the Ballon d'Or!"

"The Ballon d'Or, Tom!"

The fans shouted, including both Norwich and Manchester United supporters.

"... No!"

Tang Ye raised his right hand, refusing the fans' request to see the trophy.

He placed one hand on his chest: "I didn't bring it; if you want to see the trophy, you'll have to wait until the 30th! (Manchester United vs. Burnley)"

"Then we won't get to see it!"

"We can't grab tickets for the Burnley match!"

Fans who supported both Norwich and Tang Ye were truly miserable; it seemed they wouldn't be able to see Tang Ye's two Ballon d'Or trophies anytime soon, unless they could buy tickets from Burnley or Manchester United fans.

As for displaying the Ballon d'Or today.

That was impossible.

According to convention, the first round of displays for the Ballon d'Or must be arranged at the home ground, adhering to the principle of prioritizing the home team's fans.

"..."

"Rashford... beautiful!"

"Goal!!"

"Manchester United's fourth goal of the match!"

"Beep, beep beep—!!!"

The 16th round of the Premier League concluded.

The final score of the match was 0:4; Norwich was beaten by Manchester United at home, and after the match ended, fans in the away stand continuously chanted the slogan "Tom King."

With Tang Ye crowned with a double Ballon d'Or and Rashford's form warming up, everything for Manchester United since the start of this season has been developing in a positive direction.

Most importantly, across the current 16 rounds of the Premier League, Manchester United has drawn only once, remaining undefeated in the other 15 matches!

21-22 Premier League Standings (as of the end of Round 16):

1. Manchester United, 46 points.

2. Mancheng, 40 points.

3. Liwupu, 38 points.

4. Chelsea, 35 points.

5. Tottenham, 32 points.

Although Mancheng and Liwupu were not much weaker than in previous seasons, Manchester United's advantage was visibly expanding, so much so that Ten Hag uttered that famous line during an interview with reporters today:

"Undeniably, Mancheng and Liwupu are excellent teams, and Guardiola and Klopp are capable coaches, but I believe all capability is relative. Many fans like to use a Chinese book to evaluate the Premier League, and that is 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms.'"

"But I think that is not quite appropriate, because based on the current comparison, we are gradually widening the gap with those other two teams."

"So... Erik, does this mean Manchester United's focus will gradually shift to the Champions League knockout stage?"

"Of course."

Ten Hag nodded: "All of this is part of the plan; not long ago, I should have already revealed relevant information, which is to secure an advantage in the league as quickly as possible before the Champions League knockout stage begins. Some fans and media personnel are astonished by Manchester United's current league ranking, which I find baffling, because this was actually something we designed before the season started."

"The Champions League knockout stage draw is the day after tomorrow; are there any teams you hope not to encounter?"

"Well..."

Ten Hag adjusted his sitting posture.

"Perhaps... I think you should ask other teams that question."

Ten Hag accepts reporter interview: This season's progress is within the plan; Tang Ye is the greatest of all time.

Regarding the matter of Tang Ye being the greatest in history, fans had previously predicted that James would definitely come out to say a few words.