One day later, the 2007-2008 Premier League season kicked off.

Apart from Leeds United, who won their match yesterday, the other teams in the BIG5 will face their respective opponents today!

The first match to be played was between Liverpool and Aston Villa.

After watching the match, Li Shiguang couldn't help but marvel at how lucky Benitez truly was.

After failing to sign Torres in the summer transfer window, Liverpool made no major moves. Without effectively strengthening their squad, they were constantly under pressure from Aston Villa after the start of the match.

But by the thirtieth minute...

Aston Villa defender Laursen gifted Liverpool the lead with an own goal.

In the second half, both teams made substitutions.

In the 84th minute, Barry equalized for Aston Villa with a penalty kick.

But just five minutes later, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard stepped up and unleashed a stunning long-range shot from 25 meters out, breaching the goal guarded by Tyler.

Liverpool ultimately defeated Aston Villa 2-1 away from home, securing a winning start to the new season.

A little later.

Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1 at home.

Chelsea defeated Birmingham 3-2 at home.

Manchester United, on the other hand, was a major disappointment in their final match.

They battled fiercely with Reading for ninety minutes at Old Trafford, and were surprisingly held to a 0-0 draw by Reading despite Reading having a player sent off!

Ferguson fielded his strongest lineup in this match, and several new signings from the summer also got a chance to play.

However, the Manchester United players seemed to be still enjoying their holiday, and their performance wasn't very good...

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This August has been a happy one for Leeds United fans.

The next three league matches, including one League Cup match.

Leeds United are undefeated, or more accurately, they haven't conceded a single goal!

In the second round of the league, they defeated Middlesbrough 1-0 at home.

In the third round of the league, they won 3-0 against Sunderland at home.

In the fourth round of the league, they defeated West Ham United 0-2 away from home.

Leeds United, fielding a completely reserve squad, defeated Hull City 1-0 in the League Cup.

After the entire month of competition in August.

Leeds United sit atop the Premier League table with a record of four wins, ten goals scored, and zero goals conceded, accumulating twelve points.

Chelsea and Liverpool are in second and third place, respectively, with a two-point difference.

Manchester United, who were the favorites before the season started, have performed poorly. They didn't get their first win of the new season until the fourth round of the league against Tottenham. They are currently ranked tenth in the standings with one win, two draws and one loss, accumulating five points.

After the conclusion of the fourth round of the Premier League.

Several media outlets have commented on the performance of each team in the first month of the new season.

The Guardian: "Leeds United have displayed unparalleled dominance in the new season. In four league games, regardless of Leeds' tactical arrangements, they have crushed their opponents with sheer strength! Suddenly, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal have become their pursuers. As for Manchester United, Ferguson must be having a headache right now, as the summer signings haven't fully integrated into his tactical system, especially the highly anticipated Portuguese winger Nani!"

Manchester Evening News: "Manchester United are currently in trouble. In the four league matches played so far, they have far superior possession, shots, corners, and free kicks won compared to their opponents, but they consistently fall short in closing out games! Meanwhile, our rivals Leeds United have seen their summer signings perfectly integrated into Lee's tactical system. Frankly, Ferguson might need to learn a thing or two from Lee on how to develop new players!"

The Mirror: "A perfect start! Lee Shi Guang has etched another name into Leeds United's club history! Four wins, ten goals scored, and not a single goal conceded! One can only imagine how happy Leeds United fans are with such a beautiful start! In the four matches of August, Leeds United have displayed overwhelming strength!"

Besides these major media outlets.

Online social media users are also praising Leeds United extensively.

Norman Hunt, a Leeds United legend who has moved from traditional media to Twitter, wrote in his column: "I have every reason to believe that this season will be Leeds United's most promising year yet! By 'last hope,' I mean all the competitions Leeds United can compete in, including the league, the League Cup, the FA Cup, and the Champions League. I firmly believe that Lee can lead Leeds United to three or even four trophies! All the fear stems from a lack of firepower! Last season, Leeds United were hampered by a lack of squad depth and were forced to withdraw from the FA Cup and the League Cup. But this season is different. Two proven and excellent signings, plus two young players promoted from the youth team by Lee, have greatly strengthened Leeds United. Leeds United fans, if God grants us a little more luck, perhaps this season we can truly witness Leeds United history!"

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Thorpe Arch Training Base.

The Leeds United players, who had just finished a day off, have all returned to the team.

Rivaldo was leading the players in warm-up exercises at that moment.

Simone was standing next to Li Shiguang, looking at the news on his phone with a big smile on his face: "Hey boss, today both traditional media and the internet are praising us."

"That's normal, that's how the media is." Li Shiguang said nonchalantly, turning to Simeone, "We're in such good form right now, if they don't praise us, are they going to put us down?"

“That’s true.” Simeone nodded matter-of-factly, then changed the subject: “Boss, the Champions League group stage draw is the day after tomorrow. Are you going to go and watch it in person?”

Li Shiguang shook his head: "What's the point of going to the group stage draw? You and Ferreira can go if you're interested, but I can just watch it on TV at home."

"Hehehe, that's exactly what I was waiting for!" Simone looked smug. "Then I'll be going to Switzerland with Ferreira the day after tomorrow!"

"Damn it, you want to go on a paid trip, huh?!"

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August 31st.

After finishing a day of training, Li Shiguang did not linger at Thorpe Arch Base, but went home early.

After enjoying a romantic candlelight dinner with Shakira, who had recently come to Leeds for vacation, and taking a bath, Li Shiguang comfortably lay on the sofa with Shakira in his arms and turned on the TV.

In fact, Li Shiguang's memory of this year's Champions League is already very vague.

Aside from remembering that Manchester United won against Chelsea on penalties in the final, he couldn't recall anything else, no matter how hard he tried.

He also discovered a problem.

Since Leeds United's return to the Premier League, his presence has already had some impact on the history of football, and this impact has grown over time.

Based on this idea.

Li Shiguang already had some expectations for this season's Champions League!