After Mario Balotelli and Tevez argued with each other, the Manchester City players completely lost their composure...
For the rest of the match, both sets of players were essentially just going through the motions until the Main Referee blew the final whistle.
"The match is over! With the Main Referee blowing the final whistle, Arsenal have defeated visiting Manchester City 3-1 at home."
"Fly, who scored a hat-trick in this match and all of Arsenal's goals, has increased his Premier League goal tally for the season to 40, just 4 goals shy of the European top 5 leagues single-season scoring record."
"After winning this match, Arsenal remain undefeated in the League this season with a record of 19 wins and 1 draw. They currently lead Manchester United, who have played one less game, by a significant 20 points, a very clear advantage."
"Barring any surprises, the Premier League title this season will belong to Arsenal."
As a Liverpool fan, james was very happy that Arsenal had overtaken Manchester United to win the League title.
After all, with Liverpool's League title hopes looking distant, compared to their arch-rivals Manchester United, james definitely preferred Arsenal, who had no bad blood with Liverpool, to win the championship.
Larry just chuckled at this. He didn't have any strong preferences for these European clubs; he was purely watching for entertainment, and it didn't matter to him who won or lost...
After the match, Fly, as the MVP of the match, briefly answered a couple of questions when interviewed by reporters:
"This match was a bit tougher than I expected. Manchester City almost managed to draw with us at one point, but thankfully we were lucky and managed to win."
"Golden Boy Award? That's no big deal. I already said at the awards ceremony that my goal this year is the Ballon dOr."
"Who will win the Ballon dOr? I don't know. The three finalists are all excellent. Anyone who wins is fine..."
"Mario Balotelli? I don't want to comment on a player who can't even make the starting lineup. Maybe when he can start for Manchester City, I'll be interested in answering questions about him."
"40 League goals? Oh, to be honest, it's a bit faster than I expected, which means I underestimated my own ability. My original goal was to break the European top 5 leagues single-season scoring record this season, but now it's changed. I'm planning to score at least 50 goals, or even more..."
"..."
After finishing the interview, Fly ignored the reporter's small note and went straight back to the locker room.
After a quick shower, Fly went home with Taylor, who was waiting outside the locker room.
At the post-match press conference, Wenger criticized Nigel de Jong's violent foul.
"It's unimaginable that in today's professional football, there are still executioners like Nigel!"
"He not only deliberately and maliciously fouled Fly, but also made a completely avoidable flying tackle on Jack Wilshere. This is simply unforgivable!"
"We need to further examine Jack Wilshere's injury. I only know that he was very uncomfortable at the time."
"If Sagna was shown a red card for a retaliatory action, then the fact that an executioner like Nigel could stay on the field is simply a huge joke!"
"I don't want to comment on the Main Referee's decision, I just want to say that some executioners should be banned for life and not allowed to go onto the field to kill people!"
When asked about Fly's performance, Wenger's tone softened considerably and he slowly said:
"This is the meaning of Fly's existence. He was born to be a key player who can decide the outcome of a match. This kind of player is hard to come by, and we are very fortunate that we at Arsenal have found him."
On the other hand, Manchester City manager Mancini received completely different treatment.
For the media, they only praise the winners; for the losers, they only become more and more biting.
Fleet Street, being the ancestor of all media in the world, is even more skilled in this art.
When interviewing Mancini, the Fleet Street reporters went all out, showing absolutely no respect for the famous Italian coach.
"Roberto Mancini, after losing this match, your Manchester City are now completely behind Chelsea, and even Tottenham, who were originally in fifth place, have caught up. Do you feel any pressure?"
"Roberto, Fly won the Golden Boy Award from Mario Mario Balotelli. Do you have anything to say?"
"Roberto, do you think Fly is not qualified to win the Golden Boy Award?"
"Roberto, who do you think is better, Fly or Mario?"
"Roberto, Fly scored three goals in this match, while Mario argued with his teammate after coming on. What do you think about this?"
"..."
Facing the flood of questions from reporters, Mancini took a deep breath and shouted to the entire room of reporters:
"Please be quiet, everyone. I just want to tell you that Manchester City will definitely qualify for next season's Champions League this season, and we will not give up our pursuit of the League title. That's all, thank you..."
With that, Mancini, escorted by security personnel, fled the press conference.
The Fleet Street media reporters would certainly not tolerate Mancini's cowardly behavior, and post-match news about this game sprung up continuously like mushrooms after rain.
"The Times: Arsenal, with a man down, beat Manchester City 3-1, Fly scores a hat-trick, Mario does nothing."
"Daily Mail: Fly Adams wins the 2010 Golden Boy Award, well deserved."
"The Telegraph: The top two in the 2010 Golden Boy Award go head-to-head, Fly's hat-trick completely dominates Mario, there is also a gap between Golden Boys."
"Sky Sports: 40 Premier League goals in a single season, where is Fly Adams' limit?"
"The Sun: New Golden Boy Award winner Fly interacts passionately with his girlfriend, American country pop star Taylor Swift, after the match. He won an award and a beauty, a life winner."
...
January 7th.
The day after the Arsenal vs. Manchester City match.
Fly and Taylor flew back to the United States again.
Since Arsenal's next two matches are in the English League Cup and FA Cup,
Fly is not participating in these two competitions, so taking advantage of this time, Dad Li and Annie held a coming-of-age ceremony for Fly in the United States.
This coming-of-age ceremony was for outsiders, meaning Dad Li and Annie's business partners and political allies would be attending.
The location of the banquet was Lis Manor, as the large manor already had buildings specifically for holding banquets, so there was no need to hold it elsewhere.
As soon as Fly and Taylor got off the plane at New York International Airport, they were caught red-handed by reporters who had already gotten wind of the news.
"Fly!!!"
"Taylor!!!"
"Mr. Adams, are you and Ms. Swift returning to the United States this time to attend your coming-of-age ceremony?"
"Taylor, is Mr. Adams bringing you to his coming-of-age ceremony a sign that you two are getting married?"
"Fly, tell us about it. The public is very interested in your news..."
Looking at the cameras flashing wildly and the reporters' microphones in front of him, Fly frowned, a little impatient.
However, Taylor personally stepped forward to help him out.
"Everyone, please don't shout. Fly and I don't have time right now, so we can only say a couple of things."
Seeing Taylor step forward, the reporters on the scene quieted down.
"First of all, we are returning to the United States this time to attend the coming-of-age ceremony of my beloved, Mr. Fly Adams. This is not a secret, you all know..."
"Secondly, Fly and I have always had a very good relationship, thank you all for your concern."
"As for getting married, we haven't discussed it yet. This still needs to be discussed by both of our parents. Fly and I are both in the rising period of our careers right now, and our focus is still on our careers for the time being. Getting married will be something for the future."
"..."
After Taylor handled the media with practiced words, she and Fly got into the car sent by Dad Li to pick them up.
On the way back to Lis Manor, Fly and Taylor leaned against each other.
Suddenly, Taylor said to Fly: "Hani, you should put on a bit of an act at this coming-of-age ceremony, after all, the guests are basically Dad and Mom's friends and partners, and you, as the main character, still need to give them face."
"Don't worry, elder sister, I understand this... I won't make them uncomfortable."
Fly nodded, while thinking about how to deal with this group of high society people in his heart.