Recaps

Zhang Kuang led Manchester United to major victories and helped the Hong Kong Team dominate its World Cup qualifiers. After returning from his international scoring run, he joined Manchester United for the opening of their match against Bolton.

• Zhang Kuang helped Manchester United beat Chelsea 5-2 to win the Community Shield, then returned to the team after killing men sent to attack him in Paris.
• Zhang Kuang scored and assisted in Manchester United’s 4-1 win over West Brom, then received the Players’ Player of the Year award.
• Zhang Kuang scored five goals as Manchester United beat Porto 5-1 in the Europe Super Cup, then scored four in the 8-2 defeat of Arsenal.
• Zhang Kuang scored a hat trick and assisted another goal in China Hong Kong’s 4-0 win over China, then agreed to leave the match at halftime.
• Zhang Kuang scored twice and assisted Zheng Shaowei and Cris Kong as Hong Kong beat Jordan 7-0, completing two qualifiers with eleven goals scored and none conceded.
• Zhang Kuang left Amman for Manchester after the Jordan match, and Pogba prepared to start for Manchester United against Bolton.

Zhang Kuang led the Hong Kong Team through decisive World Cup qualifiers, including victories over Iraq, China, and Jordan that secured qualification for the final ten as group winners. Back at Manchester United, he continued scoring at a record pace as the club advanced to the Club World Cup final against Santos.

• Zhang Kuang scored a hat trick and assisted another goal as Manchester United beat Bolton 6-0, then scored twice in a Champions League win over Benfica.
• Zhang Kuang scored twice against Chelsea in a 3-1 victory, then flew to Hong Kong and helped the Hong Kong Team prepare for its qualifier against Iraq.
• Zhang Kuang scored a hat trick as the Hong Kong Team beat Iraq 5-1, then returned to Manchester United and contributed to wins over Liverpool and Oțelul Galați.
• Zhang Kuang scored three goals in Manchester United’s 6-5 derby loss to Manchester City, then helped the club win four straight matches before returning to Hong Kong.
• Zhang Kuang scored twice in the first half and once in the second as the Hong Kong Team beat China 3-0, ending China’s qualification hopes and securing Hong Kong’s place in the final ten.
• Zhang Kuang scored three goals and assisted Cris Kong’s goal in Hong Kong’s 4-0 victory over Jordan, clinching first place in the group and qualification for the final-ten round.
• Zhang Kuang returned to Manchester United and scored heavily in wins over Swansea, Benfica, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Basel, and Wolverhampton Wanderers as United reached the top of the league and advanced from its Champions League group.
• Zhang Kuang scored twice in Manchester United’s 5-0 Club World Cup semifinal victory over Al Sadd, then lined up for the final against Santos.

Zhang Kuang led Manchester United to the FIFA Club World Cup title, won the Ballon d’Or, and powered the team through dominant victories in Europe and England. As United moved within one point of the league title, debate spread over whether his dominance was diminishing the Premier League’s appeal.

• Zhang Kuang scored a hat trick as Manchester United beat Santos 4-1 to win the FIFA Club World Cup, then celebrated with his teammates and said he hoped to win more titles.
• Zhang Kuang kept scoring through the winter, won the Ballon d’Or, and faced worldwide debate over his award, his comments about culture, and his remarks about race and football.
• Zhang Kuang scored a hat trick in Manchester United’s 4-1 away win over Napoli, and United later beat Napoli again to advance to the Champions League quarterfinals.
• Zhang Kuang helped China Hong Kong beat Iraq 3-2, finish first in its qualifying group, and reach the final ten, where it was drawn against South Korea, Iran, Jordan, and Lebanon.
• Zhang Kuang scored a hat trick as Manchester United defeated AC Milan 4-0 away, then helped United win 3-1 at Old Trafford and advance to the Champions League semifinals 7-1 on aggregate.
• Zhang Kuang scored and assisted as Manchester United beat Chelsea 4-2 in an FA Cup replay, advancing to the semifinals while fans from both teams applauded him.
• Zhang Kuang scored hat tricks against Blackburn and Queens Park Rangers as Manchester United opened a seventeen-point lead and moved within one point of the title, prompting debate about his effect on the Premier League.

Zhang Kuang led Manchester United to the Premier League title, the FA Cup, and a place in the Champions League final while his future became uncertain if Ferguson retired. The arc ended with United leading Bayern Munich 3-1 at halftime in the final.

• Zhang Kuang scored twice as Manchester United beat Wigan 4-0, clinching the Premier League title with six games to spare and celebrating their nineteenth top-flight championship.
• Zhang Kuang scored a hat trick in United’s 4-1 Champions League semifinal first-leg win over Barcelona, then scored twice in the second leg as United advanced 7-3 on aggregate despite racist abuse from Barcelona fans.
• Zhang Kuang scored a hat trick against Manchester City as United won the derby 3-2, then scored twice in the 4-2 FA Cup final victory over Liverpool.
• Zhang Kuang finished the league season with 100 goals as United beat Sunderland and ended with a record 110 points, while telling Jonathan Leblanc he might leave if Ferguson retired.
• Zhang Kuang told Ferguson he would leave Manchester United when Ferguson retired, and the Glazer Family asked Ferguson to stay another season as clubs contacted Jonathan about signing Zhang.
• In the Champions League final against Bayern Munich, Zhang Kuang scored twice in the opening fourteen minutes to give United a 2-0 lead.
• After Bayern fans threw objects and play was suspended, Gómez pulled one goal back, but Zhang Kuang’s rabona pass set up Ashley Young to make it 3-1 before halftime.