Vol. 6Tang Ye’s United Era
Tang Ye helped Manchester United win the Premier League and EFL Cup, earned the 2019 Ballon d’Or, and stayed despite transfer offers. After a serious car crash, he returned to lead United through another trophy-winning season as the COVID-19 outbreak raised doubts about the league’s future.
- Tang Ye returned from China and drove Manchester United’s title push with goals and assists, including a stoppage-time assist that sent United past Juventus in the Champions League.
- Tang Ye reaffirmed his commitment to Manchester United amid offers from Juventus and Borussia Dortmund, and United ended March on top of the league.
- Tang Ye helped Manchester United win the Premier League with 100 points, rejected offers from several clubs, and finished the season with 103 points and major individual awards.
- Tang Ye visited Chinese football academies, donated trophies and money, passed Peking University’s admissions test, learned Dembélé would join United, and crashed his car.
- Tang Ye recovered from a serious leg injury and returned to lead Manchester United to the top of the league and Champions League group.
- Tang Ye won the 2019 Ballon d’Or, improved his set pieces, and assisted Martial’s opening goal against Tottenham.
- Tang Ye helped Manchester United beat Manchester City and Arsenal, drew Liverpool after a two-goal comeback, and scored twice against Real Madrid in a Champions League win.
- Tang Ye captained Manchester United to the EFL Cup by beating Aston Villa, while concern grew that COVID-19 might suspend the Premier League.