North West Derby in the 2122 Season: Manchester United's Starting XI Averaged €100 Million Each

The North West Derby was a clash between the Premier League's top dog and third place.

With the Premier League having just completed its eighth round not long ago, Liverpool had lost only one match in total.

A quick look at the standings made it clear.

As long as Liverpool defeated Manchester United in the next North West Derby, they would leap straight into second place in the Premier League and overtake Manchester City.

That made the ninth-round North West Derby especially interesting.

With a tiger chasing behind them, Manchester City had no choice but to cheer for Manchester United.

If their good brothers from across town lost, they would be the ones in trouble next!

Carrington Training Ground.

"I think you'll be the fastest one here to secure a spot in the World Cup finals."

Dembélé and Tang Ye were walking toward the training pitch.

The AFC Asian Cup qualifiers were progressing faster than the European Championship qualifiers, and the China national football team already had three wins and one draw. It felt like victory was within reach.

"You're making it sound too simple!"

Tang Ye clasped his hands behind his neck. "Hmm... but I very much agree with you."

"Ha! Fuck you!"

Dembélé gave Tang Ye a hard shove from behind, ruining the pose he had struck earlier.

"Just tell me if it's true. Even if you keep winning, you'll still have to wait until next year, right? I think we'll have it settled before this year ends."

Tang Ye was extremely confident about qualifying for the World Cup.

"That's impossible."

Rodri objected. "Even if you win both matches in November, it still won't be enough, unless you and Japan pull far ahead of all the other teams."

"Then I don't think we'll be the problem. The