Chapter 217: Best Signing! A £160 Million Genius! I, Ferguson, Will Never Surrender!
January 4th, evening.
Bloomfield Road Stadium, Blackpool, Lancashire.
Premier League Matchday 22: Bayswater China away to Blackpool.
After defeating Arsenal on New Year's Day, the four-day break before facing Blackpool was relatively generous.
Especially after taking down two major rivals back-to-back at home, Bayswater China's morale was soaring.
Although Yang Cheng rotated his squad again, the team's overall performance remained outstanding.
From the opening whistle, the visitors firmly controlled the match.
24th minute: Rakitić surged into the box and smashed a shot past the Blackpool keeper.
1–0!
Second half, 68th minute: Di María whipped in an assist, and Giroud powered in a header.
2–0!
Near the end of the match, Kompany rose above the crowd on a set piece and headed home a third.
Final score: 3–0. Clean. Calm. Clinical.
Through this grueling Christmas stretch—one of the harshest in Premier League history—Bayswater China recorded 3 wins and 1 draw.
At the post-match press conference, Yang Cheng smiled and said he was very pleased with the results.
"I know we weren't the most dazzling team during this period, but considering our opponents, I'm incredibly proud of my players."
He stood firm by his earlier statements.
Playing 4 matches in 10 days, including clashes with Arsenal, Manchester United, and Everton, Yang Cheng had used his squad to its absolute limit.
"Every single player played a role during this stretch."
"And I love that feeling—I'm sure my players do too."
"It gives them the sense that they're truly part of something, fighting alongside everyone else."
"That kind of belief is more meaningful than any paycheck or vision board."
Yang Cheng emphasized: there was no deadweight in his 25-man first-team squad.
In previous seasons, especially when results dipped, the media had targeted the squad size for criticism.
In the past, he kept only 23 players, occasionally pulling youth players up to fill gaps.
This season, that number increased to 25—including youth stars Pogba and Harry Kane.
Last season, during an injury crisis, critics had attacked the thin squad.
And now, with December being the coldest on record and another snowstorm looming, many doubted Bayswater China would survive the holiday gauntlet.
But 3 wins and 1 draw?
One of the best records in the league.
A massive slap in the face to the doubters.
Why "one of the best"?
Because Manchester City's match against Arsenal was scheduled for January 5th—a day later.
So far, Ancelotti's City had won all three of their holiday fixtures.
If they beat Arsenal tomorrow, they'd go four-for-four.
The reporters understood where Yang Cheng's frustration came from.
Smaller outlets loved to stir controversy—picking at any scrap and blowing it up.
But real professionals knew: it all came down to team-building philosophy.
Take these past four matches—Yang Cheng had used every player to their fullest.
Even amid surprises.
Aaron Ramsey, a key figure in Yang Cheng's plans, got injured early in the Everton match.
Yang Cheng had to throw Harry Kane into the deep end.
He hadn't even brought many backups for that match!
That's football—unpredictable by nature.
Wenger didn't know Squillaci would score an own goal in the final minutes against Wigan.
Arsenal had to play more aggressively after that—and got dismantled at Wembley.
Then there was Mancini, still new to England. He had no idea how brutal the Christmas schedule was.
In his first match?
Lost 1–2 to Blackpool.
That threw off his entire plan. Rotations were all over the place.
People started whispering: "Mancini's in trouble."
But then—Balotelli exploded, scored a hat-trick, and crushed Wolves.
Who could've seen that coming?
In his post-match interview, Yang Cheng said the squad now needed rest—especially the main players.
The real challenge was just beginning.
...
As the holiday madness wound down, the rest of Matchday 22's results rolled in.
Arsenal, fresh off a 0–3 loss at Wembley, returned home and couldn't beat Manchester City.
Final: 0–0.
Wenger's side dominated possession and chances—but couldn't finish.
Hit the post. Hit the bar. Missed sitters.
City, after winning three straight, also looked off their game.
A draw was a fair result.
Manchester United narrowly beat Stoke 2–1 at Old Trafford.
Another tough win.
Chelsea, meanwhile, lost 0–1 away to Wolves.
Their form was terrible heading into the holidays—and nothing improved.
Since losing 0–3 at home to Sunderland in Matchday 13, Chelsea had played 10 league games.
1 win, 4 draws, 4 losses.
With one postponed match (against United), they had won just once—a 1–0 home win over Bolton.
Everything else? Draws or defeats.
Liverpool, after two straight wins, got smashed 1–3 by Blackburn in Matchday 22.
They conceded three goals before Gerrard pulled one back—and then missed a penalty.
After 22 rounds:
Bayswater China: 20 wins, 2 draws – 62 points, unbeatenManchester City: 54 points, 8 behindArsenal & Liverpool: 48 points, 14 behindManchester United: 41 pointsChelsea: 35 points
(United and Chelsea had one match in hand.)
At this point, not just in England—all of Europe was singing Bayswater China's praises.
The consensus? Yang Cheng's team was steamrolling the Premier League.
With an 8-point lead, they were now clear favorites to win the title.
During interviews with multiple media outlets, Yang Cheng not only expressed confidence in winning the title and encouraged his players, but also reminded everyone that the season was still long, and far from over.
"The Premier League is more competitive than ever."
"Who would've thought that Chelsea, so unstoppable at the start, would suddenly fall off like this?"
It was a fair example.
When Chelsea were on a roll, no one could've predicted how sharply they'd collapse.
So, Bayswater China couldn't afford the slightest complacency.
"We're a young team, full of energy, but we also need to grow in maturity."
As for the unbeaten record, Yang Cheng wasn't obsessed with it.
"We will lose someday. We've already mentally prepared ourselves for that."
"That doesn't mean we're afraid."
"It's precisely because we accept the possibility of defeat—and hate the feeling—that we'll fight even harder, focus even more, and do our best in every single game."
Just before this round, The Times published their ranking of the best signings of the 2010/11 Premier League season's first half.
Toni Kroos topped the list by a landslide.
No one expected that the 20-year-old German—wait, he turned 21 on January 4th—would be this consistent.
There wasn't a hint of the usual inconsistency you'd expect from young players. He was always calm, poised, and confident, no matter the situation.
Yang Cheng smiled and accepted the praise on behalf of his player.
"He wasn't in the squad today, so before we left for the match, we threw him a birthday celebration at Brent."
Yang Cheng also added that Kroos still hadn't reached his full potential.
"Yes, he seems mature and plays with stability, but there's still a lot of room to grow."
"His ability to play killer passes, his control over the rhythm of the game—these things rely heavily on experience."
As Kroos gained more minutes and improved, Yang Cheng believed he would only become more dominant.
"I've said it before—he's going to become one of the best midfielders in the world."
To media and fans alike, surviving the brutal Christmas and New Year schedule wasn't just a test—it was proof.
Bayswater China hadn't slipped. Instead, they widened the gap.
They looked unstoppable—at least in the league.
Managers like Wenger, Ancelotti, Mancini, Ferguson, and Hiddink all acknowledged that Yang Cheng's side had one hand on the Premier League trophy.
But they weren't giving up.
Journalists also picked up another developing story—one tied to history.
In the entire history of England's top flight, only four clubs had ever won three consecutive titles:
Huddersfield in the 1920sArsenal in the 1930sLiverpool in the 1980sAnd post-Premier League, only Ferguson's Manchester United around the turn of the century.
If Bayswater China won this year, they would become the fifth club ever—and only the second in Premier League history—to win three in a row.
The FA even took the opportunity to boost their own visibility.
They didn't overtly encourage Bayswater China, but there was a clear hint of approval.
Which leads to another story.
David Triesman, the FA's former chairman, resigned in May 2010.
Why?
Because the 66-year-old had a 37-year-old mistress—his former secretary from his time in government.
In leaked emails, Triesman revealed all kinds of confidential info about England's World Cup bid and internal team matters.
Like how John Terry lost the captain's armband after the Bridge scandal.
He also spilled secrets about the 2018 World Cup bid—how Spain dropped out, and how Latin American countries shifted to support Russia.
Why did Spain step back?
Because Russia didn't make it to the 2010 World Cup, and would be "free" to help Spain bribe referees and secure their title.
Then came a recorded phone call between Triesman and his mistress.
It caused a national scandal.
After Triesman resigned, Geoff Thompson temporarily took over.
But it wasn't until December 22nd of last year that David Bernstein was officially appointed FA chairman.
Bernstein had deep ties to Manchester City—he worked there for 9 years before joining the FA.
But surprisingly, he had a good relationship with Yang Cheng.
Why?
Because he was in charge of Wembley Stadium's reconstruction, and when things hit financial trouble, Yang Cheng's investment saved the project, allowing it to be completed on schedule in 2006.
So this time, Bernstein subtly appeared in public—praised Bayswater China, and took a jab at Manchester United.
Why?
Because United didn't want any other club winning three straight titles.
Yang Cheng stayed out of all this.
Adam Crozier handled everything.
Bayswater China maintained strong relations with the FA, the Premier League, and even various levels of the UK government.
Not to gain favors—but to avoid being taken advantage of.
All other political entanglements? Not their concern.
...
After wrapping up Matchday 22, it was time for the FA Cup third round.
Bayswater China hosted Cardiff City at home.
Though Cardiff were only a Championship side, the FA Cup still held tremendous prestige in England.
With thousands of traveling Cardiff fans attending, over 80,000 spectators packed the stadium.
It was a huge moment for a club like Cardiff.
Yang Cheng even started Aaron Ramsey, formerly of Cardiff.
Ramsey had gone off injured against Everton on Boxing Day, but fortunately it wasn't serious. After a couple of weeks of recovery, he was back—and what better way to mark his return than against his old club?
For Ramsey, this match was more than football—it was a homecoming.
Both teams played hard, but the atmosphere was warm, almost celebratory.
Yang Cheng fielded a fully rotated squad of backups and youth players:
Goalkeeper: Begović
Defense: Ryan Bertrand, José Fonte, Kompany, Kyle Walker
Midfield: Javi Martínez (holding), Pogba, Ramsey
Attack: Hazard, Giroud, De Bruyne
8th minute: Giroud blasted in a spectacular long-range strike.
Assist? Aaron Ramsey.
From there, Bayswater China's midfield took full control.
Cardiff were pushed into defending deep, unable to mount any real threat.
After the break, just two minutes in, Ramsey struck again—arriving late into the box and finishing with composure.
2–0!
Many Cardiff fans in the stands cheered for Aaron Ramsey!
In their eyes, even though he had scored against their own team, he was still one of their own—a familiar face, a local boy, a proud Welshman.
In the 55th minute, Yang Cheng made a double substitution.
Harry Kane replaced Giroud, and Raheem Sterling replaced Hazard.
On December 8th of the previous year, Sterling had just turned 16, and officially signed a five-year professional contract with Bayswater China. This match marked his first official appearance for the senior team.
News of his debut had already been swirling in the media days earlier.
When Yang Cheng announced the squad the day before the match, he had already explained the decision to start Sterling right after turning sixteen.
It wasn't because he had been chased by Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, City, Liverpool, and others.
Nor was it because Bayswater China were short on players.
It was because of a promise.
"In the third round of the FA Youth Cup last December, we played Dulwich Hamlet U18 away. I told Sterling: score a hat-trick, and I'll give you your debut."
Sterling scored seven in that match.
The U18s demolished Dulwich Hamlet 11–0.
With the schedule allowing it, Yang Cheng had kept his word—Sterling started.
16 years and 31 days old.
Though this was his senior debut, Sterling was far from unknown.
He had been part of Bayswater China's youth academy since the age of 9—a homegrown product in every sense.
The club had invested heavily in him.
Back in 2009, at just 14, he had already been called up to England's U16 national team.
That wasn't a normal step up—it was a leap.
In 2010, he made another jump to the U17s.
Bayswater China had even arranged overseas "study trips" for Sterling—two months each at La Masia in Barcelona and Ajax's academy in the Netherlands.
The goal was simple: expose Sterling to the football culture, training methods, and tactical ideas of other elite academies.
These exchange programs were common for the club, especially every summer.
And even in the talent-rich environments of La Masia and Ajax, Sterling stood out.
That's why clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid were interested.
One Catalan report even said, "Sterling is Bayswater China's Messi."
After all, both were small in stature, technically gifted, and loved to dribble.
Ironically, Hazard—already in the first team—was 5 cm taller than Messi.
And that seemingly small difference mattered, especially in tight footwork and acceleration frequency.
But Sterling's biggest weapon was his blistering pace.
With Jamaican blood in his veins, no one in the squad could match him over 30 meters.
That's why so many clubs were desperate to sign him.
But after officially signing, Sterling was now theirs.
And with Bayswater China's firm stance, no other club dared to make a serious move.
This match was Yang Cheng's promise fulfilled.
From the moment he came on, Sterling and Kane became the center of attention.
All the fans wanted to see the two youngsters perform.
Sterling's first touch electrified the stadium.
With a smooth first touch and change of direction, he blew past his marker, cutting inside from the left and skipping past two more defenders before being brought down just outside the box.
The move earned the team a dangerous free kick.
"Does he think he's Messi now?" Yang Cheng said on the sideline, shaking his head with a laugh.
Bryan Kidd chuckled. "With the way he grins when he plays, he reminds me more of Ronaldinho."
They looked at each other—and burst out laughing.
Joyful football.
Of course, it wasn't that simple.
Sterling had his own strengths, but he wasn't a Messi or Ronaldinho type.
He had excellent footwork and explosive speed.
But unlike Messi or Ronnie, his physicality—thanks to his African heritage—was impressive.
"Let him play freely this season," Yang Cheng smiled.
"We'll start shaping him step by step."
Kidd nodded.
Even Messi, early in his career, was all over the place—risky, inefficient, and raw.
Plenty of fans who watched young Messi probably wanted to smack him for wasting chances.
Same with Ronaldo.
But with time, experience, injuries, and contact with tougher defenders, their play evolved.
In Yang Cheng's previous life, Sterling's talent was undeniable.
People often criticized his finishing, but his conversion rate was shockingly efficient.
One stat showed that under Guardiola, only Messi had a better goals-per-minute ratio.
It's a bit like the argument against Cristiano's shot volume.
At least he gets those chances. Others don't even shoot.
So why didn't Sterling fulfill his potential?
At City, Guardiola changed the team's tactics.
Then he transferred to Chelsea and had to adapt again.
Add media pressure, loss of discipline, and a lapse in work ethic...
All these contributed to his sharp decline.
But now, this £160 million-rated genius was at Bayswater China!
Harry Kane and Sterling were two different breeds.
Kane was smart and humble. Sterling—pure talent.
And in the end, it was the older Harry Kane who scored.
In the second half, Kane netted a goal to make it 3–0 for Bayswater China.
Sterling dazzled with several touches, but as it was his debut and he was still very young, it was unreasonable to expect too much.
Final score: Bayswater China 3–0 Cardiff. They advanced smoothly to the FA Cup fourth round.
After the match, the British media had a field day with Sterling and Kane.
The Times wrote: "Bayswater China's academy is a treasure trove of talent, continuously producing young geniuses."
...
Midweek: League Cup Semifinal, First Leg.
Bayswater China hosted West Ham.
Yang Cheng again started a rotated lineup, though stronger than the one used against Cardiff.
Rakitić stood out.
14th minute: He opened the scoring after an assist from Di María.
31st minute: West Ham equalized through Charlton Cole, assisted by Wayne Bridge.
35th minute: Rakitić whipped in a free kick, and José Fonte headed it in to retake the lead.
2–1!
Just before the end of the second half, after a series of substitutions, Matić made a sudden late run and blasted a long-range shot that pierced West Ham's defense.
Final score: Bayswater China 3–1 West Ham.
They had one foot in the League Cup final.
The next day, Arsenal crushed Ipswich 3–0 at home.
Goals came from Benzema, Fàbregas, and Koscielny.
...
January 15, afternoon – Wembley Stadium, London.
Premier League Matchday 23: Bayswater China vs. Aston Villa.
Before this match, no one expected Bayswater China to score so suddenly and so fast.
From kickoff, Aston Villa played the ball backward.
Bayswater China, pressing aggressively at home, tried to pin the visitors in.
Villa goalkeeper Friedel launched a long ball toward midfield—not really a pass, more like a clearance.
The ball fell in Bayswater China's half.
Thiago Silva collected it, spotted Villa pushing high, and sent a long ball forward down the right wing.
Walcott, lightning-quick, burst through the gap between Clark and James Collins, brought the ball down in the box, and slotted it past Friedel.
31 seconds in – 1–0!
After that, Aston Villa dropped deep into a defensive shell.
Bayswater China, a goal up, slowed the tempo, staying patient.
But just before the halftime whistle—in stoppage time, minute 45+2—Di María dribbled past two defenders on the left, sent a low cross across the face of goal.
Lewandowski didn't connect at the near post, but Walcott arrived at the far post, calmly side-footing it past Friedel again.
2–0!
The entire stadium went wild.
Two massive wins in three days—Manchester United and now Aston Villa.
Was this the moment Bayswater China solidified their title lead?
Villa got one back through Darren Bent, assisted by Downing early in the second half.
But in the 64th minute, Modrić whipped in a free kick, and Pepe rose to head it home.
Final score: 3–1 Bayswater China.
Elsewhere in the league:
Chelsea finally ended their slump, beating Blackburn 2–0.Manchester City won a wild one: 4–3 vs. Wolves.Arsenal crushed West Ham 3–0 away, with van Persie scoring twice.Liverpool drew 2–2 with Everton at home.Manchester United drew 0–0 at Tottenham.
Bayswater China's dominance—and growing lead—was clearly weighing on the other big clubs.
Ferguson, Ancelotti, and Wenger had all begun shifting their strategic focus.
With the league title slipping away, they started turning toward the Champions League and FA Cup.
Now was the time to rest key players and prepare for February, when the European knockouts would resume.
For Ferguson, the pressure was intense. United needed to fight their way back into the top four.
If he missed out on the Champions League, it would be a massive embarrassment for the legendary manager.
The last time United failed to qualify for the Champions League?
1994/95, when they lost the league to Blackburn—and at that time, only the league champions qualified.
Since then, United had never missed a Champions League season.
It was a streak Ferguson was immensely proud of.
Failing now could spark a major rebuild at Old Trafford.
...
January 22, afternoon – Old Trafford, Manchester.
Premier League Matchday 24: Manchester United vs. Bayswater China.
64th minute: Bayswater China pulled off a beautiful passing move.
Lewandowski dropped deep, received the ball, and spun to play a pass behind the defense.
Gareth Bale sprinted into the left channel, catching up with the ball near the edge of the box.
Vidić had tracked him well, cutting off the angle and preventing Bale from cutting inside.
Bale stayed calm.
He feinted toward the end line, then suddenly stopped, dragged the ball back, and laid it off to the trailing Marcelo.
Marcelo made a diagonal run into the left half-space, looking to break into the box.
Rafael immediately closed in and tried to body him off the ball.
But Marcelo, with his technical brilliance, used a few quick touches and changes of direction to wriggle free and move toward the box.
Seeing the Brazilian about to burst into the penalty area, Rafael stuck out a leg.
But even as he did it, he knew he wouldn't get the ball.
He lunged anyway—because he couldn't just let Marcelo walk into the box unchallenged.
Sure enough, Rafael clipped Marcelo, who went down hard just inside the area.
Old Trafford gasped.
Cries erupted from all corners of the stadium, pressuring referee Mike Dean.
"That wasn't a smart foul by Rafael."
"He'd already been booked in the 28th minute for fouling Bale."
"This second foul is almost guaranteed to get him sent off—and give Bayswater China a dangerous free kick."
Mike Dean didn't hesitate.
Second yellow. Then red.
Rafael was off.
Old Trafford erupted in boos.
Over 70,000 United fans were livid.
The match had been tense and tight for over an hour. United, although playing on the counter, had created real danger.
Robben, Rooney, and Berbatov had been combining well.
And now—a red card?
But then again… could Rafael have done anything differently?
If he hadn't fouled Marcelo, Walcott was already charging into the box on the right.
It was a lose-lose scenario.
The home crowd turned their fury toward the ref.
Damn Mike Dean!
Where was the home whistle?
"It had to be red!"
"Just over two weeks ago, Rafael escaped punishment for a similar foul on Bale at Wembley."
"But this time? Too obvious. No way out."
Now came the free kick.
Modrić stepped up—but Bale also walked over.
Modrić was right-footed. Bale, a left-footer, preferred taking set pieces from the right side.
But this one was on the left edge of the box, just outside the line.
Close range. Tight angle. Not easy to hit.
Earlier, Bale had already missed three free kicks—two over the bar, one straight into the wall.
That's why Modrić had initially walked over to take the free kick.
But Gareth Bale wanted to try again.
Both Bale and Modrić turned toward the sideline.
On the visiting bench, Yang Cheng gave a subtle nod from afar.
That was a good sign.
The fact that Gareth Bale wanted it—and was willing to take responsibility—was proof that he was maturing, transforming into a leader.
Exactly what Yang Cheng wanted to see.
Just like he once said about Toni Kroos:
Some players make the loudest noise in training, but when the team really needs someone to step up, they go silent.
Real leaders are different. They have the courage and conviction to step up, no matter the moment.
Could Bale be that leader?
No one could answer that. Only the pitch would tell.
So Yang Cheng stood on the sideline, eyes locked on the United box.
The ball was already set.
Both Bale and Modrić stepped back.
Bale stood on the right, Modrić on the left—perfect angles for their respective dominant feet.
United formed their wall.
This free kick would test every bit of skill from the taker.
Especially for a left-footer from this angle—it was a tough shot.
So tough, United's defense couldn't guess who would take it.
Mike Dean's whistle blew.
Modrić was the first to run up.
Chaos erupted in the box.
United defenders braced for a Modrić cross.
But as Modrić leapt over the ball, Bale followed, striking it with his left foot.
A wicked, curling shot left Bale's boot, flying up and over the wall, before dipping sharply.
The ball drew a perfect arc—heading straight for the top-right corner.
Van der Sar had positioned himself slightly to the right, anticipating a short-side strike from Modrić.
But now? Bale's shot forced him to launch himself across goal.
Too late.
The ball slammed into the top corner.
Goal!
"It's in!!!"
"Gareth Bale with a direct free kick beauty!"
"65th minute, and the Welshman breaks the deadlock with a stunner!"
"A left-footer scoring from this side—unbelievably difficult!"
"But Bale was ice-cold, curling a textbook 'knuckleball' into the net!"
"1–0 to Bayswater China!"
Bale, overcome with emotion, turned and sprinted—not toward the home fans on the left, but across the pitch to the right sideline.
That was where the traveling Bayswater China fans had gathered.
In the face of deafening boos, they were still there—cheering for their hero.
Even in the thunder of Old Trafford, you could still hear them clearly.
Just a few hundred fans—but louder than thousands.
Bale and his teammates gathered in front of them, celebrating the breakthrough.
Meanwhile, nearby United fans erupted in rage, shouting abuse at the celebrating players.
Their frustration with the team was obvious.
Had their manager been anyone else but Ferguson, the "sack the boss" chants would've already begun.
As the celebrations ended, Bale jogged over to the sideline and slapped hands with Yang Cheng.
"Well done, Gareth!" Yang Cheng praised.
He knew—this was Bale's way of saying thanks for the trust.
The away fans cheered louder than ever.
Though Bale came through Southampton's academy, he had joined Bayswater China young—the fans had watched him grow up.
In their hearts, he was one of their own.
And now, stepping up in a decisive moment, they were bursting with pride.
Over on the United bench, Ferguson chewed his gum, seemingly calm and collected—unfazed by the goal.
But that was just for the cameras.
He knew the broadcast would be looking for his reaction.
So, he ducked out of view.
But when he saw Bale waiting for the restart near midfield, Ferguson couldn't help but think of another player from his past.
Cristiano Ronaldo.
The resemblance was hard to ignore.
But Ronaldo was at Real Madrid now.
In that moment, Ferguson felt a twinge of regret.
He even considered asking Yang Cheng if he'd sell Bale to United.
The thought only lasted a second.
Because he already knew the answer: no.
Bayswater China was too powerful now.
And United?
Even with Nani—Ronaldo's so-called successor—and Robben, they simply couldn't match Bayswater China.
Especially up front.
Berbatov was having a good season—but compared to the likes of Lewandowski, he just didn't measure up.
Even stacked against Ibrahimović, van Persie, or Benzema, he fell short.
Ferguson felt a pang of defeat.
Was his era truly over?
Was this the end of the road?
Would he go out in shame?
He regretted not retiring last year—after winning the Champions League.
That way, he would've bowed out at his peak—not like this.
But quickly, Ferguson snapped out of it.
His eyes narrowed, gaze sharp.
Who was he?
Ferguson.
The godfather of Manchester United.
He wouldn't just walk away.
Especially not now—with so many giants in the league—it was the perfect time to prove himself again.
If anything, this was his moment.
Just like when he stared down Wenger's Arsenal at the start of the millennium.
Just like when he took on Abramovich's loaded Chelsea in 2004 and 2005.
Ferguson had never backed down.
He would rebuild, and face this new generation of titans head-on.
At the very least, he would show them:
Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United is not to be trifled with!
With that, Ferguson stood and walked back to the touchline.
"I, Ferguson… never surrender!"
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