Chapter 199: Top of the Table! A Magical Premier League, A Frenzied Relegation Battle!
"All successful teams are alike, but every failing team fails in its own way."
"We, the Bayswater Chinese, are on the right path to success!"
That was Yang Cheng's post-match quote at the press conference, and it was picked up and circulated by countless media outlets.
Because he was the victor.
His Bayswater Chinese had just beaten their top title rival Arsenal 3–1 at home in a crucial six-pointer.
He had every right to say it.
And the media's praise was effusive.
Despite a packed schedule and the burden of competing on multiple fronts, the Bayswater Chinese were still pushing forward—
Two games in hand, both dating back to December.
Now it was April.
The past few months? Their fixture list was so tight, you couldn't even squeeze in a drop of water.
And yet, Yang Cheng and his squad had survived, thrived, and battled to the present.
No small feat.
Just look at Liverpool and Chelsea for contrast.
Both had long since dropped out of the title race.
Now, Chelsea's only remaining hope was the FA Cup.
So when people revisited Yang Cheng's quote, it was clear what he meant:
"Each failure has its own reasons."
After the win over Arsenal, the Bayswater Chinese were now favorites to win the title.
After Matchday 32:
Chelsea beat Aston Villa 4–1, thanks to a Lampard hat-trickUnited smashed Bolton 4–0 away, with Berbatov scoring twiceCity defeated Wigan 3–0, with a Tevez hat-trickLiverpool beat Sunderland 3–0, with Torres scoring twice
After this round:
Arsenal still led with 76 pointsBayswater Chinese, with a record of 23W–5D–2L, had 74 points, just two behind, with two games in handCity also had 74 points, sitting thirdUnited were at 72, in fourthChelsea, with 64 points, held fifthSpurs were sixth with 61, and Liverpool had climbed to seventh with 54
With six games left for most, but eight for Yang Cheng, the title race had become a total inferno.
Virtually every outlet now agreed:
The Bayswater Chinese were the top contender.
But there was one big issue.
This team had not had a single break since August.
It had been one or two matches per week—plus internationals—non-stop.
The squad had been operating under constant, crushing pressure.
Yet they were still alive in all three competitions:
Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League.
Their greatest enemy now?
The schedule itself.
Still, Yang Cheng stayed defiant.
And his players echoed the message every time they spoke to the media:
They would fight with everything on every front.
Captain Modrić, speaking to The Guardian, put it plainly:
"Our locker room is united."
"We're not giving up on any competition."
"We're charging after every title."
Modrić wasn't the kind to exaggerate—
So his words carried weight.
...
March 30 — Champions League Quarterfinal First Leg
Bayswater Chinese away to Bordeaux.
Just 10 minutes in, Di María earned a corner.
Kompany headed it on—
Lewandowski scored at the far post.
1–0.
Only four minutes later, Chamakh equalized for the hosts.
But in the 32nd minute, Rakitić threaded a pass down the left—
Bale broke into the box and finished.
2–1!
And that's how it ended.
A 2–1 away win meant the Bayswater Chinese had one foot in the Champions League semifinals.
No surprise.
Drawing Bordeaux had been a stroke of luck—everyone knew it.
But Yang Cheng wasn't satisfied:
"2–1 away isn't secure. The real battle is at home."
...
The midweek Champions League fixture had its aftereffects.
In the weekend's Premier League matches (Matchday 33):
Manchester United, distracted by Europe, lost 1–2 at home to Chelsea.
Ferguson blamed the ref—
But United had been outplayed.
Chelsea, with no continental distractions, had the edge.Arsenal struggled at home to Wolves—
Only a 94th-minute goal from Benzema spared them embarrassment.Manchester City, with no Champions League burden, annihilated Burnley 6–1 away.
The match was over before it began—
Three goals in the first 7 minutes, five by halftime.
Only a mercy shift in the second half kept the score from getting worse.
...
April 4, Wembley Stadium.
Matchday 33: Bayswater Chinese vs Liverpool.
By the 88th minute, it was 1–1.
After consecutive showdowns with Arsenal and Bordeaux, the Bayswater Chinese were still slogging through hell.
Now came Benítez's Liverpool.
The toll was showing.
Especially in the first half.
Liverpool, well-rested and aggressive, had pinned the hosts back.
In first-half stoppage time, Gerrard scored from the left side of the box with a stunning long-range shot.
1–0 to Liverpool at halftime.
But the second half?
A response.
Walcott crossed from the right.
Marcelo, unmarked at the far post, tapped it in.
1–1.
Neither side managed another goal after that.
Yang Cheng made multiple changes—
Including Bale coming on in the 75th minute for Walcott.
At that moment, the front four were:
Hazard, Lewandowski, Bale, Di María
It showed Yang Cheng's intent:
He wanted the win.
The players launched wave after wave of attacks—
Pinning Liverpool in their own half.
Yang Cheng had warned Bale before subbing him in.
Today, Liverpool weren't playing Benítez's preferred 4-2-3-1, but a 4-4-2 or lopsided 4-4-1-1.
Up top?
Torres and Kuyt.
In midfield, Liverpool had Benayoun, Gerrard, Lucas Leiva, and Maxi Rodríguez.
One of the key reasons Liverpool had underperformed this season was the chaos in midfield.
The departure of Xabi Alonso marked the beginning of that unraveling.
Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani, plagued by injuries, never managed to fill Alonso's shoes.
As a result, Benítez spent nearly the entire season constantly tweaking and adjusting.
Liverpool could at times thrash opponents with flair, then inexplicably lose the next match.
They were wildly inconsistent.
Benítez's job was hanging by a thread, and his dismissal seemed almost inevitable.
And yet, against all expectations, Liverpool remained united.
In fact, they appeared more cohesive than ever.
That's always been one of Liverpool's greatest strengths—a close-knit locker room.
But Benítez's 4-4-2 system had a persistent flaw:
Gerrard's forward surges.
Like in the first half—his thunderous strike was brilliant.
But when he surged forward, it often left Lucas Leiva isolated in the middle.
"When you go in," Yang Cheng had told Bale,
"I want you to attack that gap. Use your power and break their defensive line!"
Bale never forgot the instruction.
And after subbing on, he kept his eyes on Gerrard's movement.
Sure enough—Gerrard pushed forward frequently.
Liverpool weren't playing for a draw. Every chance they had, they pushed up aggressively.
It was a tense, even battle—until the 88th minute.
Kuyt tried to loft a ball into the arc for Torres.
The Spaniard had dropped off into the space between Bayswater's defensive line and holding mid Javi Martínez, calling for the ball.
But Javi Martínez read it, leapt with Torres, and won the header.
Both Spaniards, but Martínez had the edge in aerial duels.
The ball was cleared—Modrić controlled it first.
Liverpool pressed high to counter-press.
Modrić danced past Kuyt, carried it forward a few steps, luring Gerrard in, then swept it sideways.
Ramsey sprinted up, controlled it on the left side of the center circle, and instinctively played it forward—
Straight to Gareth Bale.
The Welshman received the ball near the halfway line, turned, and faced goal.
Hazard was still out wide on the left.
Di María was already pushing high on the right.
Liverpool's back line was spread out.
Glen Johnson had followed Hazard deep into Bayswater's half.
Insúa was occupied by Di María.
At the same time, Lewandowski, positioned near the left channel, raised his hand for the ball.
That drew the attention of Carragher and Daniel Agger.
But the chemistry between Lewandowski and Bale was off the charts.
Just a glance was all it took.
Lewandowski made a feint, calling for the ball, then darted diagonally to the right, pulling Carragher with him.
At that exact moment, Bale exploded forward and pushed the ball ahead.
Still as a mountain.
Sudden as lightning.
His burst of acceleration left Lucas Leiva trailing in his wake.
By the time Lucas caught on and tried to chase, Bale had blown past him.
Carragher realized too late, abandoning Lewandowski to intercept Bale—
But the Welshman just got faster.
As Carragher closed in, Bale suddenly stopped—
Faking a cut inside.
Carragher shifted his weight—
But Bale, with the outside of his left foot, threaded a through ball into the left side of the box.
Everyone froze.
The ball zipped past Carragher, slicing into the penalty area.
And right on cue, Lewandowski—having faked inside—spun behind Carragher and cut diagonally left.
As he reached the ball, Bale's pass arrived perfectly timed.
Lewandowski took a touch to adjust—
Then smashed it with his left foot.
Goal. Again.
"GOAL!!!"
"What a stunning link-up between Lewandowski and Gareth Bale!"
"Absolutely beautiful!"
"That was a textbook example of awareness, timing, and chemistry—splitting Liverpool's defense clean in two!"
"Bale's acceleration was jaw-dropping. Liverpool's defenders were completely on the back foot."
"And that pass—what vision, what finesse!"
"It shows just how much Bale has evolved."
"Even in the most congested areas, he's calm, controlled, and devastating."
"And Lewandowski? That run behind the line—perfect. Clinical."
"2–1! 88th minute! The Bayswater Chinese have turned it around!"
Wembley went wild.
An explosion of red and white. Deafening chants. Fans hugging in the stands.
It had been a grueling match.
But the Bayswater Chinese had endured.
2–1. Comeback complete. Title dream alive.
...
With Matchday 33 in the books:
United lostBayswater Chinese, Arsenal, and City all won
Different paths, same result.
United had all but bowed out of the title race.
Now, only three clubs remained:
Bayswater Chinese, Arsenal, and Manchester City.
Of the three, City had the best schedule.
No European commitments left—just the league and FA Cup.
And the FA Cup semifinal?
At home—against the Bayswater Chinese.
As the season approached its climax, Ancelotti's squad looked better and better.
They had fully settled and were now performing with consistency and control.
People were starting to take them very seriously.
Meanwhile, Bayswater Chinese and Arsenal were still distracted by Champions League fixtures.
Right after Matchday 33 came the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.
Yang Cheng's side hosted Bordeaux.
The first half ended 0–0.
Bordeaux defended deep, offering nothing going forward.
Then in the 67th minute, Di María won a free kick.
Pepe headed it home.
1–0.
Just 9 minutes later, Marcelo crossed from the left—
Lewandowski volleyed it in.
2–0.
Final score:
2–0 at home, 4–1 on aggregate.
The Bayswater Chinese were through—
Into the Champions League semifinals.
The other three Champions League quarterfinals had also produced decisive outcomes.
Mourinho's Inter Milan beat CSKA Moscow 1–0 at home and 1–0 away, securing a 2–0 aggregate win and a spot in the semifinals.
Though they lacked players like Lúcio, Eto'o, Maicon, and Sneijder compared to Yang Cheng's past life, additions like Diego Milito kept Mourinho's counter-attacking machine running smoothly.
Manchester United, meanwhile, drew 1–1 in Munich, but then beat Bayern 3–1 at Old Trafford.
Robben scored twice in the second leg, but Ferguson's side still advanced 4–2 on aggregate to the semifinals.
But the most talked-about tie was Barcelona vs Arsenal.
A rematch of the 2006 Champions League final.
With rumors swirling again about Barça trying to poach Fàbregas, tensions were high.
Wenger publicly blasted Barcelona, calling them shameless.
"Leaking transfer rumors before a Champions League clash is just an attempt to mess with our focus. It's unethical!"
In the first leg at the Emirates, Arsenal won 2–1.
For the return leg at the Camp Nou, Wenger stayed aggressive.
Fàbregas went to the press to clear the air about the transfer rumors, denying links to either Barça or Madrid.
It was his first time stating clearly that he wanted to stay at Arsenal and in the Premier League.
He also confirmed that contract extension talks with Arsenal would be wrapped up before the end of the season.
According to The Sun, Arsenal had offered a club-record £180,000 per week to keep him—
more than he'd earn at Barça.
Why?
Because Spain's tax breaks only benefit foreign players, not locals.
Everyone knew: once Fàbregas renewed, Barça's hopes of poaching him were dead.
In the return leg, Wenger used the same tactical setup.
In the 18th minute, Benzema opened the scoring for Arsenal.
With Van Persie injured again, Benzema had become the Gunners' leading striker.
But three minutes later, Messi equalized.
Then he added two more—hat-trick before halftime.
3–1 Barça at the break.
It looked like Arsenal were done.
But Wenger made changes.
In the 78th minute, Arshavin scored, making it 3–2.
The Russian Emperor still had the magic—especially against the team he once longed to join.
Barça went all out to equalize on aggregate.
In the 88th minute, Messi had a clear chance, but Lloris saved spectacularly.
Final score: 3–2 Barça, but 4–4 on aggregate.
Arsenal advanced on away goals.
Guardiola was devastated.
He blamed Abidal's injury, saying it led directly to Arshavin's goal.
But Wenger credited the team's unity and grit.
And so, the Champions League semifinals were set:
Bayswater Chinese vs Manchester UnitedArsenal vs Inter Milan
Three English teams in the semis—for the fourth straight season.
Once again, the Premier League's dominance shook all of Europe.
United knocking out Bayern.
Arsenal eliminating Barça.
Two dramatic results that showcased England's strength.
On paper, Barça were stronger than Arsenal.
But on the pitch, they were equals.
...
While others played Premier League Matchday 34, the Bayswater Chinese had to play their FA Cup semifinal.
Against Manchester City, who'd had a full week of rest.
Yang Cheng had no choice but to rotate his squad.
Ancelotti's City were gaining steam—tactically mature, in top form.
And Yang Cheng?
He had no choice but to go to war.
At Wembley, both sides clashed in a tight affair.
Yang Cheng went with a pragmatic counter-attacking setup.
They pressed early—but couldn't break through.
Ancelotti was well-prepared.
Though it was technically a neutral site, Wembley was like home for the Bayswater Chinese.
Still, Ancelotti took it seriously—no complacency.
Both sides played carefully.
After 90 minutes—0–0.
Into extra time.
Finally, in the 117th minute, Kaká, fed by Tévez, broke into the box and scored.
1–0.
Bayswater Chinese eliminated.
Ancelotti and Manchester City advanced to the FA Cup final, where they would face Chelsea.
...
April 14, Etihad Stadium.
Premier League Matchday 34: Manchester City vs Bayswater Chinese.
After rotating heavily in the FA Cup, Yang Cheng sent out his strongest XI.
Bale and Walcott started together again—and they were electric.
Just 2 minutes in, Bale sped past Zabaleta and let fly with a left-footed shot—just wide of the far post.
Moments later, another long-range effort from Bale tested Joe Hart.
Yang Cheng had told him:
"If you get the chance—let it fly!"
Walcott on the right didn't hold back either.
9th min: received a Lewandowski pass, blasted over10th min: fed Lewandowski, who shot into the side netting13th min: 1–2 with Lewandowski, then fired wide
The Bayswater Chinese were relentless, pinning City deep.
Only three days earlier, City had eliminated them from the FA Cup—Kaká's goal the dagger.
But now, back at the Etihad?
It was City who were on the ropes.
The tides had turned.
For Yang Cheng and his team, the pressure had become inhuman.
ArsenalLiverpoolManchester City (twice)Bordeaux (twice)Now Hull on the weekendAnd United in the Champions League semifinal next Wednesday
The calendar was brutal.
And every match?
Must-win.
As Yang Cheng had said in the pre-match press conference:
"We don't have time to be nervous. We're too busy preparing and playing."
Chasing the title?
They weren't even thinking about it.
They were just surviving—match by match.
Getting knocked out of the FA Cup?
No time to grieve.
Because, just three days later—City again.
Unlike the FA Cup semifinal, Yang Cheng's approach in this Premier League clash was to take the game to City. He wanted to seize the initiative on enemy turf.
But Manchester City were no easy opponents.
Though they were largely on the back foot, Ancelotti's side defended with grit, refusing to yield space easily.
Bayswater Chinese's front three constantly harassed the City defense—especially Gareth Bale.
In the 43rd minute, after winning the ball in their own half, Matić shrugged off Tévez's immediate press, controlled the ball, and fired a vertical pass forward.
Gareth Bale burst into action, blowing past Zabaleta down the right flank, charging forward with that trademark long stride.
The Etihad erupted—even City fans couldn't help gasping in awe.
Bale charged all the way to the edge of the box.
Facing Lúcio, he threw in a quick stepover—nothing fancy, just a simple feint—and didn't cut inside.
Instead, he drove down the line and reached the byline before whipping in a cross just before the ball went out of play.
Joe Hart stayed on his line, not daring to commit.
That hesitation let Lewandowski muscle past Lescott at the near post and rise to meet the ball.
Header. Boom. Goal.
1–0!
The Etihad briefly cheered—some fans couldn't help it.
But they were quickly drowned out by a tidal wave of groans and boos.
"What a goal!"
"Bale with the assist, Lewandowski with the header—Bayswater Chinese take the lead!"
"That run from Bale was electric. He might just be the most dangerous attacker in the Premier League right now."
"And Lewandowski—deadly as always!"
...
"Of course…"
The moment Lewandowski scored, Ancelotti slapped his forehead on the touchline.
"I knew it. That bastard Yang saved his energy for the league."
The most frustrating part?
Even after rotating heavily, Yang Cheng had dragged City to extra time in the FA Cup and nearly forced penalties.
If it had gone to penalties, with Neuer in goal, anything could've happened.
That was Yang Cheng's terrifying trait.
Known for fluid attacking football and elegant passing—
But when the moment called for pragmatism?
He played it safe. And played it well.
"The Premier League is no place for the weak," Ancelotti muttered.
The competition was savage.
And the Champions League had taken its toll:
United, still recovering, drew 0–0 at Blackburn.Arsenal, fresh off their war in Barcelona, lost 2–1 to Spurs in the North London Derby at White Hart Lane.
Those matches were played the same weekend as the FA Cup semifinals.
United, Arsenal, and Bayswater Chinese—all stumbled.
The media quickly jumped to conclusions:
"The Champions League has drained the Premier League's top three."
Because how else could you explain all three title contenders faltering at once?
"No one is in control anymore," said assistant Bruno Demichelis.
"Everyone's just playing one match at a time."
"Honestly, it's amazing how far Bayswater Chinese have come. Their squad is so thin, but they're still standing."
Ancelotti smiled.
"I spoke with Yang about that once. He believes in quality over quantity."
Demichelis got the message.
Some managers stockpile depth.
Others maximize every piece.
Like City, with their bloated squad—some players hardly see the pitch.
Many elite clubs operate that way.
But Yang Cheng's team?
Built on youth. Strict wage control. A lean, efficient first team.
It made sense.
After all, if he had a massive squad, young players wouldn't get the minutes they needed to grow.
Just look at United.
As long as Ferguson relied on veterans like Giggs and Scholes, the youngsters had no chance to break through.
Still, there was a downside.
When a club like Bayswater Chinese had a breakout season, and then added a heavier fixture load—especially in a World Cup year?
The pressure could be crushing.
You can't just sign temporary players to survive the season.
You can't discard them when the schedule lightens.
That's not how top-tier clubs operate.
And most big clubs don't like loaning players out either.
So Yang Cheng's approach—tight squad, promote youth, reinforce only when necessary—was perhaps the most rational and sustainable route.
Building and managing a first-team squad?
It's a science.
And because it's so complex, fans and media often judge based on one thing only—results.
Take Manchester City this season.
On paper, the squad looked elite.
But it took time to gel.
Ancelotti was still testing tactics, still trying to find his rhythm.
Especially in defense.
"That Thiago Silva looks like a solid option," Demichelis offered.
"Could be a better partner for Lúcio than Lescott."
Ancelotti nodded.
He'd had his eye on Silva for a while.
But…
"After that Andy Carroll mess, trying to poach anyone from Bayswater Chinese? Not so easy anymore."
He sighed.
"Should've gone in harder last summer. Should've raided them while I had the chance."
Now?
Too late.
...
In the second half, Bayswater Chinese played more conservatively.
City couldn't break them down.
Bale and Walcott remained lively, always threatening.
In the 65th minute, Walcott skipped past two defenders down the right, slipped into the box, and pulled it back.
Lewandowski's shot was blocked by Lúcio and deflected wide.
The following corner?
No danger.
City made several subs, trying to ramp up pressure.
Ancelotti knew—if they lost, they were out of the title race.
Then, in the 80th minute, it was Walcott again.
Bale and Leighton Baines had him pinned.
Anyone else would've turned back.
But Walcott, out of nowhere, poked the ball between them—
and bolted through.
Slim, small, lightning fast—he wriggled through the gap like a bar of soap.
The entire stadium froze.
Wait… did he just… get through that?!
Football wasn't supposed to be played like that.
Who's ever seen a nutmeg that splits two defenders at once?
After slipping through the gap, the Little Tiger chased down his own pass, drove the ball toward the right side of the box, and whipped in a low cross to the far post.
At the near post, Lewandowski made a feint, drawing both Lescott and Lúcio's attention.
At the far post, Gareth Bale arrived at full speed, muscled past Zabaleta, and buried the header.
2–0!
The goal left Yaya Touré, who had tracked all the way back, absolutely stunned.
He couldn't believe what he was seeing from his former teammate.
"Was Bale even this good when he played with us back then?"
In the end, Yang Cheng's side defeated Manchester City 2–0 away, getting revenge for their FA Cup elimination.
...
After Matchday 34, Bayswater Chinese, with two games in hand, stood top of the Premier League with a record of 25 wins, 5 draws, 2 losses and 80 points.
Arsenal, drained after their Champions League clash with Barcelona, had just lost the North London Derby 2–1 to Spurs. They remained on 79 points.
Manchester City, having just lost to Bayswater, stayed on 77.
United, after a dull draw at Blackburn, sat on 73.
Chelsea continued their resurgence with 70 points, now only 3 behind United.
With four rounds left, Hiddink's side had a shot at the top four.
Liverpool drew 0–0 with Fulham, dropping back to 8th.
After 34 rounds, Bayswater Chinese were top of the table.
The UK media exploded in celebration.
To be leading the league, despite playing two fewer matches, with a one-point advantage?
It meant Yang Cheng's team had one hand on the trophy.
But in interviews, Yang Cheng remained cautious.
"There's no room for complacency. Every match from here on out is going to be a war."
He had the team's fixture list printed and posted in the locker room.
Three days after beating City, on April 17, they were hosting Hull City.
Don't underestimate them. They were 19th—but unlike Portsmouth (already relegated), Hull were still fighting to survive.
Then, on April 20, it was the Champions League semifinal first leg—away at Manchester United.
Ferguson's team were out of the title race, and would be fully focused on Europe.
Plus, United had played their Matchday 34 fixture on April 10, meaning they had plenty of time to rest and prepare.
Then came:
April 24 – Away to Aston Villa (7th place, chasing Europe)April 27 – Home vs United (CL semi second leg)May 1 – Home vs Burnley (37th round)May 9 – Away to Bolton (final day)May 5 & May 12 – Rescheduled matches vs Blackburn (H) and Everton (A)
And May 15 was the FA Cup Final: Chelsea vs Manchester City at Wembley.
In other words, Bayswater Chinese would be playing two matches per week right up to May 12.
Yang Cheng and his staff were deeply concerned.
The players—young and gifted—were reaching both physical and mental limits.
Sure, they had veterans like Pepe and Modrić, but most were very young.
The relentless schedule wore on their minds as much as their bodies—affecting performances.
But the real danger?
The level of competition.
Premier League. Champions League. All at once.
In a special coaches' meeting, Yang Cheng reviewed the final stretch with his staff.
Relaxation was not an option.
Because look at the opponents:
Hull City (19th) – fighting relegationBurnley (18th) – also desperateBolton (15th) – not safe either
All three were desperate survivalists.
So, complacency? Not allowed.
But they also had to travel to Old Trafford midweek.
So if Yang Cheng fielded a full-strength XI against Hull on the weekend, how would they face United three days later?
The silver lining?
Yang Cheng had two games in hand. That gave him leverage.
So he made the decision:
Rotate heavily against Hull. Save strength for United.
But he didn't expect this—
At home, Bayswater Chinese were held 0–0 by Hull City.
Hull came out possessed.
Fighting for their Premier League lives, they played with fire.
The youthful, rotated Bayswater lineup just couldn't contain them.
Yang Cheng reacted quickly, switching to defensive tactics just to regain control.
Second half—he tried subs to spark the attack.
But the chance had passed.
Hull's wall held. 0–0 final.
Yang Cheng was frustrated—until he got the next bit of news…
City 1–0 United.
Kaká scored in stoppage time.
Ferguson had rotated heavily to keep his stars fresh for the Champions League clash with Bayswater.
They played ultra-defensive football, trying to drag it out.
But it didn't work.
And then came the most unexpected twist of all:
Arsenal vs Wigan.
Wenger didn't rotate as heavily—his side scored twice in the first half.
Thinking the match was done, he subbed out key players early—burning all three subs by the 75th minute.
But Wigan, sitting in 16th and desperate, did the unthinkable:
Three goals from the 80th minute onward.
3–2 comeback win.
When Yang Cheng heard?
He nearly choked laughing.
"Reality's stranger than fiction!"
Relegation-threatened teams were truly terrifying.
And Chelsea?
Lost 2–1 at Spurs.
Tottenham had now beaten Arsenal and Chelsea back-to-back at White Hart Lane.
Liverpool beat West Ham 3–0 at Anfield.
When Matchday 35 ended, Yang Cheng looked at the table—
Despite the draw with Hull,
Bayswater Chinese were still top.
Still one point ahead.
Only now?
It was Manchester City in second, not Arsenal.
Who could he even complain to?
But deep down, Yang Cheng knew—
That trip to Old Trafford next… would be the hardest yet.
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