Chapter Summaries

Manchester United struggled to break down Southampton’s defense in the first half, then fell behind to Steven Davis’s goal after the break. Tang Ye equalized late through a combination with Marcus Rashford and Rodri, leaving the match level and Rodri closer to securing a regular starting place.

• Erik ten Hag explained that Rodri had earned his starting spot through his contributions, and the teams began their match at Southampton.
• Tang Ye helped create a first-half chance for Marcus Rashford, but Rashford lost the ball, and Manchester United went into halftime at 0-0.
• Erik ten Hag told Manchester United to send more players forward in the second half, while Tang Ye warned that the team would need cover against counterattacks.
• Southampton exploited a quick attack after the break, and Steven Davis scored from Shane Long’s pass to put the home side ahead.
• Tang Ye combined with Marcus Rashford and Rodri before shooting past Fraser Forster to equalize at 1-1, giving Rodri an assist.

Manchester United drew 2-2 away to Southampton after Tang Ye scored a direct free kick to equalize following a controversial Virgil van Dijk tackle. The chapter ended with Tang Ye looking ahead to Manchester United's Champions League match against Feyenoord and the difficult chain mission he still had to complete.

• Pellegrino urged Southampton to keep possession and stay focused after Manchester United equalized.
• Shane Long scored after Dušan Tadić's attack put Southampton ahead 2-1.
• Virgil van Dijk fouled Tang Ye with a sliding tackle and received a yellow card; Tang Ye recovered and scored directly from the resulting free kick.
• Manchester United and Southampton created no further clear chances, and the match ended 2-2.
• Erik ten Hag blamed the referee's decision on Van Dijk's tackle and said he would miss the upcoming match against Feyenoord because of his suspension.
• On the flight home, Tang Ye reviewed his Champions League chain mission, which required two goals and ten dangerous passes within four matches.

Manchester United prepared for their Champions League match against Feyenoord while Erik ten Hag stayed behind, and he devised a plan to cover the defensive gaps created by Tang Ye’s attacking role. The chapter ended with the match underway and ten Hag watching from home as Tang Ye faced an unfamiliar Feyenoord side without him on the touchline.

• After reviewing the Southampton and Stoke City footage, Erik ten Hag identified Manchester United’s defensive weaknesses and decided that defensive midfielders should cover the central space behind Tang Ye.
• At a team meeting, Erik ten Hag explained his plan to use the defensive midfielders to cover Tang Ye’s position, leaving Rodri worried about how the new system would affect his place in the starting lineup.
• Tang Ye practiced penalties and cutback crosses, while Erik ten Hag told the team he would not travel to the Netherlands for the Feyenoord match.
• Erik ten Hag sent Tang Ye and Rodri their starting-lineup notifications, and the Manchester United squad flew to Rotterdam without him.
• Erik ten Hag told reporters that Manchester United’s greater strength would make a coach’s absence irrelevant, then posted a Chinese quotation as he watched the match from home.
• Manchester United began their away match against Feyenoord, and Tang Ye took the field against a revamped opponent he did not know well.

Tang Ye helped Manchester United take a 2–0 halftime lead over Feyenoord with an ingenious free-kick routine and a counterattack that ended in Martial’s goal. In the second half, he created another shot for Rashford, and Manchester United continued searching for chances as Ashley Young passed to Tang Ye.

• Tang Ye and Mata used a grounded free-kick pass and Tang Ye’s first-time long ball to set up Smalling’s opening goal.
• Tang Ye helped Manchester United press Feyenoord, and Rashford’s run created the chance Martial finished to make it 2–0.
• At halftime, Van der Gaag relayed Ten Hag’s message that Rodri and Mata should pass to Tang Ye more often.
• After the restart, Tang Ye combined with Mkhitaryan and crossed for Rodri, whose header was cleared by Feyenoord’s goalkeeper.
• Tang Ye sent a fast byline cross toward Rashford, whose shot went wide, while the system counted the chance as his second threatening pass.
• Ashley Young passed directly to Tang Ye as Manchester United continued attacking.

Tang Ye assisted twice as Manchester United beat Feyenoord 3-0, keeping their Champions League group-stage record perfect while Erik ten Hag was away. Back in training, Tang Ye improved his cutback-cross skill, and Manchester United prepared to face Crystal Palace without Rodri in the squad.

• Tang Ye sent a through ball to Marcus Rashford, who scored to give Manchester United a 3-0 lead over Feyenoord.
• Van der Gaag substituted Tang Ye and Juan Mata early, and Manchester United finished with a 3-0 away win; Tang Ye received the MVP trophy.
• Van der Gaag credited Tang Ye with devising a first-half free-kick routine, while Tang Ye topped the Champions League assist chart with four assists.
• Ten Hag led training before the Crystal Palace match, and Tang Ye secretly raised his De Bruyne Cutback Cross skill to level three.
• Manchester United named Tang Ye and Rashford in the squad for Crystal Palace but left Rodri out; Tang Ye noticed that his jersey felt stiff before the match began.

Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 3–1 in their final match of September, with Tang Ye assisting Rashford and Mkhitaryan before helping Fellaini score. After the match, Tang Ye realized he had mixed up his September statistics with his performances in other competitions, leaving his Player of the Month chances uncertain.

• Tang Ye sent Valencia through on the right, then crossed for Rashford to open the scoring before the 15th minute.
• Tang Ye launched a counterattack with a volleyed pass, and Rashford assisted Mkhitaryan for Manchester United’s second goal before halftime.
• Tang Ye won a late free kick and crossed into the box, where Smalling nodded the ball to Fellaini to make it 3–0.
• Sakho scored for Crystal Palace, but Manchester United held on to win 3–1 and finish September with six wins from seven matches.
• Mitchell van der Gaag told Tang Ye he had counted goals and assists from the national team, Champions League, and EFL Cup when judging his Player of the Month chances.

Tang Ye trained with Manchester United as the team prepared for its North West Derby against Liverpool, while Luke Shaw returned from injury and Harry Kane won September's Player of the Month. The chapter ended with the match underway and news that Tang Ye's father, a Liverpool fan, had been invited to watch from the directors' box.

• Rashford showed Tang Ye the September Player of the Month shortlist, and Tang Ye learned that he and Rashford faced strong competition from Morata, Agüero, and Kane.
• Luke Shaw returned to Manchester United training, and Tang Ye raised his speed attribute from 73 to 74 during the team's preparations for Liverpool and Benfica.
• Harry Kane won the September Player of the Month award, while Liverpool and Manchester United promoted their upcoming North West Derby.
• Tang Ye practiced his De Bruyne 45-Degree Cross but fell short of the proficiency needed to level it up before the match.
• Liverpool fans surrounded Manchester United's bus, and Tang Ye worried about the team's safety before the derby.
• Tang Ye started for Manchester United against Liverpool, and news broke that his father, a loyal Liverpool fan, had been invited to watch from the directors' box.

Tang Ye’s Manchester United fell 2–0 behind Liverpool in the North West Derby, while the crowd celebrated his Liverpool-supporting father, Tang Zhengxiong. After Ten Hag sent on Rodri, Manchester United began pushing back, and the chapter ended as Tang Ye’s pass found Mkhitaryan on the right.

• The broadcast revealed that Tang Zhengxiong, seated among Liverpool’s management, was Tang Ye’s father and a Liverpool fan.
• Henderson launched a Liverpool attack, but Ashley Young cleared Coutinho’s cross before Tang Ye helped Manchester United create a headed chance for Phil Jones.
• Firmino scored Liverpool’s opening goal after Salah set him up, and Ten Hag told Tang Ye and Rashford to attack down Rashford’s side.
• Tang Ye sent Rashford a precise through ball, but Rashford lost possession, and Salah later scored to give Liverpool a 2–0 lead.
• At halftime, Ten Hag instructed Manchester United to defend the middle and switch play quickly; three minutes into the second half, he replaced Herrera with Rodri.
• With Liverpool defending their lead, Tang Ye passed accurately from the back to Mkhitaryan on the right flank.

Tang Ye scored two long-range goals to help Manchester United come back from 0–2 and draw 2–2 with Liverpool, earning Man of the Match. The chapter ended with fans celebrating his performance and his father admitting he hoped Tang Ye would score often, just not against Liverpool.

• Tang Ye curled a shot into the far corner to pull Manchester United back to 1–2, then celebrated with Rashford and Ashley Young.
• Tang Ye missed a later chance, while Martial suffered an injury and had to leave the pitch as Manchester United sent on Lingard.
• In the 87th minute, Tang Ye volleyed Rashford’s headed pass into the net to equalize, and the match finished 2–2.
• Tang Ye received the Man of the Match trophy, while Erik ten Hag discussed the draw and confirmed Martial might need to rest for a while.
• Tang Zhengxiong told Sky Sports he had expected Tang Ye to join Manchester United and hoped he would score more goals, but not against Liverpool.

As Erik ten Hag prepared for his first Champions League match, Tang Ye trained his penalties and pushed his passing skill close to a new level before Manchester United faced Benfica. At the Stadium of Light, Manchester United began an attacking contest with Benfica, and Tang Ye helped create an early chance that Marcus Rashford missed.

• On the flight home from the draw with Liverpool, Tang Ye joked that he would beat Erik ten Hag if they were not on the same team, and Erik revealed that he had countered Tang Ye by buying him.
• Tang Ye practiced penalties with David de Gea, then raised his De Bruyne 45-Degree Cross proficiency to 455 before the Benfica match.
• Erik ten Hag encouraged the squad to believe they could beat Benfica and named Scott McTominay in Manchester United's matchday squad for the first time.
• At the Stadium of Light, Tang Ye watched Benfica's eagle ceremony before Manchester United and Benfica began their Champions League match.
• Tang Ye flicked a blind pass into Antonio Valencia's path, and Valencia crossed for Henrikh Mkhitaryan to set up Marcus Rashford, whose shot went over the goal.

Manchester United led Benfica 1-0 at halftime after Tang Ye set up Rashford’s goal with a through ball. In the second half, Tang Ye threatened Svilar’s goal and earned a free kick after Salvio fouled Rashford, leaving Tang Ye ready to take the set piece.

• Tang Ye’s through ball helped Rashford score in the 28th minute, giving Manchester United the lead.
• Ten Hag sent Rodri on for Lingard at halftime and reshaped Manchester United’s midfield.
• Tang Ye used a Busquets V-drag to create a shooting chance, but Svilar blocked his low shot.
• Tang Ye chipped the ball toward goal during a passing move, and Svilar punched it away, bringing Tang Ye’s threatening-pass count to five.
• Salvio dragged down Rashford near the left flank and received a yellow card, and Tang Ye asked to take the resulting free kick.

Tang Ye scored directly from a 37-meter free kick as Manchester United beat Benfica 2–0, then ten Hag declared his Champions League win rate was 100%. After returning to England, Manchester United prepared for Huddersfield, and Tang Ye assisted Chris Smalling’s goal in their next match.

• Tang Ye curled a 37-meter free kick over goalkeeper Svilar and into the net, giving Manchester United a 2–0 lead over Benfica.
• Manchester United beat Benfica 2–0 to earn their third straight Champions League win, and Tang Ye’s mission progress rose to one goal and seven key passes.
• Ten Hag told reporters that his Champions League win rate was 100% and said he was considering making Tang Ye the team’s tactical core.
• At training, ten Hag and Mitchell van der Gaag discussed Marcus Rashford’s weak heading and the need for a center forward, with ten Hag favoring Haller.
• Manchester United began their away match against Huddersfield, and Tang Ye assisted Chris Smalling’s goal in the 52nd minute.

Tang Ye helped Manchester United beat Huddersfield 2-1, then trained until his De Bruyne 45-Degree Cross reached level 5 and his passing rose to 89. The chapter ended as he examined the new skill's upgrade path.

• Tang Ye and Rodri combined with Mata and Carrick to score a late winner, giving Manchester United a 2-1 victory over Huddersfield.
• Tang Ye posted a photo of his MVP trophy, learned he had 23 million Instagram followers, and agreed to share Rashford's fundraiser for free meals for impoverished students.
• Ten Hag warned the team that they needed to improve in their remaining October matches, while Tang Ye reflected on how much he enjoyed growing alongside his teammates.
• Tang Ye practiced heading and raised his Heading attribute from 50 to 51 before moving on to passing drills.
• Tang Ye used training and Pogba's Hair Wax to raise his De Bruyne 45-Degree Cross to level 5, increasing his Passing attribute from 88 to 89.
• Tang Ye opened the upgrade path for his level-5 De Bruyne 45-Degree Cross.

Tang Ye improved his passing and learned that his 45-Degree Cross had reached the next upgrade stage. He was named to the 30-man Ballon d'Or shortlist alongside Manchester United teammate David de Gea, then celebrated the recognition and prepared for the upcoming Swansea match.

• Tang Ye’s passing reached 89, unlocking the next stage for his De Bruyne 45-Degree Cross, which required 3,500 proficiency points to advance.
• Juan Mata praised Tang Ye’s accurate crosses in the rain, and they discussed Manchester United’s upcoming matches against Swansea and Tottenham Hotspur.
• Tang Ye’s teammates followed the Ballon d’Or shortlist announcements, which included David de Gea and then Tang Ye among the final candidates.
• Erik ten Hag led the Manchester United squad in congratulating Tang Ye and David de Gea, while Rodri celebrated Tang Ye’s selection.
• Tang Ye reposted Marcus Rashford’s fundraising post and shared the shortlist announcement with three sunglasses emojis.
• Wang Chao announced a livestream and predicted Manchester United would beat Swansea by two or three goals in the EFL Cup.

Tang Ye scored twice and assisted Juan Mata as Manchester United took a 3–1 lead over Swansea in the EFL Cup Round of 16. With about 25 minutes left, he was one goal or two assists away from earning a Manchester United Superstar Chest.

• Before the match, Tang Ye received a mission to score three goals or provide three assists in a domestic English competition for a Manchester United Superstar Chest.
• Tang Ye finished Marcus Rashford's cutback with a first-time shot to give Manchester United an early lead.
• Tang Ye crossed for Juan Mata to score and put Manchester United 2–0 ahead.
• Wayne Routledge scored for Swansea after Rodri failed to stop Sam Clucas's advance, cutting the deficit to 2–1.
• Tang Ye scored again with a low shot from outside the penalty area, restoring Manchester United's two-goal lead and bringing his mission tally to two goals and one assist.

Manchester United defeated Swansea 3–1 to reach the EFL Cup quarterfinals, and Tang Ye was voted Player of the Match despite missing chances for a hat trick. As the team prepared to face Tottenham Hotspur, Rodri told Tang Ye that Erik ten Hag had promised him a starting place if he maintained his form.

• Erik ten Hag substituted Jesse Lingard for Rodri, and Tang Ye missed a shot and a direct free kick as Manchester United beat Swansea 3–1.
• Erik ten Hag praised Tang Ye for his effort but told him to stay composed, and fans voted Tang Ye Player of the Match.
• Tang Ye discussed the quarterfinal draw with his teammates, then encouraged Ousmane Dembélé, who was struggling at Barcelona.
• News broke that Harry Kane had been injured, leaving Erik ten Hag and Mitchell van der Gaag uncertain about Tottenham Hotspur's lineup and tactics.
• Luke Shaw returned to training, and Rodri told Tang Ye that Erik ten Hag planned to start him against Tottenham Hotspur and saw a regular starting role in his future.

Tang Ye won a penalty and scored as Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 2–0, completing his quest and earning a Manchester United Superstar Chest. After receiving Man of the Match, he learned Rodri had earned a place among the starting-lineup options, and the chapter ended with Tang Ye claiming his reward.

• Tang Ye drew a penalty after Eric Dier tripped him in the box, and Ander Herrera converted it to give Manchester United the lead.
• Tang Ye scored from a counterattack to make it 2–0, completing his goal quest as Manchester United defeated Tottenham Hotspur.
• Tang Ye received the Man of the Match trophy and encouraged Rodri, who declined Tang Ye's offer to give him the award.
• Erik ten Hag said Rodri had contributed enough to be considered for the starting lineup and argued that Manchester United could have won by more with their injured players available.
• Tang Ye claimed his completed quest reward and obtained a Manchester United Chest: Superstar.

Tang Ye pursued a Manchester United Legend Chest upgrade and was assigned extra penalty practice as ten Hag prepared a new formation. Manchester United began their Champions League home match against Benfica in a 4-3-1-2, and Benfica launched an early attack.

• Tang Ye found a task requiring six domestic goals or assists to upgrade his Manchester United Superstar Chest to a Legend Chest, and reviewed his remaining Champions League task progress before preparing for Benfica.
• Mitchell van der Gaag assigned Tang Ye penalty practice, noting his 84% training conversion rate, while ten Hag considered switching from 4-2-3-1 to 4-3-1-2.
• Ten Hag selected a 4-3-1-2 lineup for Manchester United's home match against Benfica, with Tang Ye positioned behind Marcus Rashford and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
• Manchester United and Benfica began the match, and Benfica quickly attacked as Rodri failed to intercept Gonçalves.

Manchester United tried Erik ten Hag’s 4-3-1-2 against Benfica, falling behind 1-2 after Tang Ye assisted Marcus Rashford’s opener. After Ten Hag stuck with the formation, Rashford beat two defenders to equalize in the 67th minute, leaving the match level.

• Tang Ye set up Marcus Rashford with a curving through ball, and Rashford scored in the fourth minute to give Manchester United an early lead.
• Ander Herrera’s defensive mistake allowed Benfica to attack, and Pizzi equalized with a long-range shot in the 29th minute.
• Tang Ye created a chance for Ashley Young with a cutback, but Benfica’s goalkeeper caught Young’s header.
• Giménez scored from Salvio’s cross to put Benfica ahead 2-1 before halftime.
• Ten Hag kept the 4-3-1-2 for the second half and urged Tang Ye to attack more boldly.
• Tang Ye’s long pass started a move that ended with Rashford beating Luisão and Rúben Dias before scoring to make it 2-2.

Tang Ye scored Manchester United’s 89th-minute winner against Benfica, completing his Stage Two Champions League mission as United won 3:2 and qualified from the group. At home, he claimed the reward, unlocked Stage Three, upgraded two items, and obtained a new item: Tang Ye’s Chewing Gum.

• Rashford equalized for Manchester United, and Tang Ye launched a long pass that led to Luisão receiving a second yellow card and being sent off.
• Tang Ye created another chance with a cross for Mkhitaryan, then scored the winning goal in the 89th minute after combining with Rashford and Rodri.
• Tang Ye completed the Stage Two mission, celebrated with his teammates, and Manchester United beat Benfica 3:2 to qualify from the group with two rounds remaining.
• Erik ten Hag defended his 4312 formation at the press conference, while FourFourTwo analyzed how it benefited Tang Ye’s attacking play.
• Tang Ye claimed 3,000 Comeback Points and accepted the Stage Three objective of recording six Champions League assists.
• Tang Ye upgraded Ronaldo’s Chicken Breast and Vardy’s Red Bull, then spent 2,000 Comeback Points to unlock Tang Ye’s Chewing Gum.