When Li Shiguang returned to the locker room after the post-match press conference, Simeone was chasing after Wang Chu, spraying him with a bottle of champagne that had been prepared at some unknown time.

After winning the game and overtaking Arsenal to top the standings, Li Shiguang was happy and didn't stop the mischievous Simeone.

As I walked over to Rivaldo and sat down, I saw Rivaldo put his phone in his pocket and lean in with a smile: "Boss, there's more good news, Manchester United lost away from home!"

"Huh?" A hint of surprise flashed across Li Shiguang's face. "If I remember correctly, Bolton hasn't won a single game in the league this season, has they?"

"Yes!" Rivaldo nodded, a slightly mocking smile playing on his lips. "That match that just ended was their first win in the league this season!"

As soon as Rivaldo finished speaking, Ferguson's familiar angry expression immediately flashed into Li Shiguang's mind, making him unable to help but smirk.

I was just thinking about it.

Wang Chu, who was being chased and sprayed with champagne by Simone, rushed to sit down next to Li Shiguang: "Boss! Help! Diego is bullying the wounded here!"

"Hey! I didn't bully you!" After downing the last bit of champagne in the bottle, Simone sat down with a smile. "Woof! You're the biggest contributor to our victory today! I'm just a little curious, you usually seem so well-behaved, how come you have so much trash talk in your head? We haven't even been playing for long, and you've already made Gallas lose his temper!"

Simone asked this question.

The players in the locker room also gathered around, curiously surrounding Wang Chu, waiting for his answer.

Wang Chu scratched the back of his head sheepishly and looked at Li Shiguang, who was standing next to him with his head down, trying not to laugh: "It was all taught by the boss. Before we went on the field, in the player tunnel, the boss specifically told me that if Gallas didn't react to my trash talk, I should compare him to the young players in Arsenal. That would definitely make him angry!"

No wonder!

After Wang Chu explained it this way, everyone had a look of sudden realization on their faces!

If Li Shiguang taught it, then it makes sense!

Standing in the locker room, apart from Wang Chu, who had just been promoted from the youth team, everyone knew Li Shiguang's sharp tongue and his tendency to argue with everyone and everything.

Simone was particularly curious about these issues. While everyone else took it for granted, he was the only one who frowned and asked Li Shiguang, "But... Boss, how do you know that saying such things will make Gala lose her mind?"

"None of your business!" Li Shiguang rolled his eyes at Simeone, giving a rather nonsensical reason, "I have spies planted at Arsenal, and my spies told me this secretly."

To stop Simone from dwelling on this issue.

Li Shiguang quickly changed the subject: "Wang Chu, how's your leg? Judging from how you looked just now, it shouldn't be a big problem, right?"

"It's not a big problem! They're just minor injuries. After resting in the locker room for a while, it doesn't hurt much anymore." Wang Chu raised his left leg, which had been tackled by Gala. "Gala didn't show his studs. Although he was angry, he still has professional ethics. At least in my opinion, he was still aiming at the ball when he tackled! I was paying attention to his movements after I rushed into the penalty area, so when he touched me, I actually held back quite a bit."

"That's good." Nodding in satisfaction, Li Shiguang still added, "But don't let your guard down. Go back to the base tomorrow and get a check-up."

"good!"

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Next, the Premier League will enter December, the month with the most intense matches.

Including the remaining two Champions League group stage matches, Leeds United will play a total of eight games this month.

So when he returned to Leeds, Li Shiguang didn't think much about it and gave the players two days off to spend with their families and relax. After all, starting next week, for the next month, these young men would be spending most of their time at the Thorpe Arch training ground.

December 1st.

Leeds United hosted Tottenham Hotspur at home. Although several key players were still injured, Leeds United, having had ample rest, easily defeated Tottenham, who have been in poor form this season, and continue to lead the league table.

December 9th.

Leeds United visit the Macron Stadium to face Bolton away from home.

Li Shiguang originally thought this match was one he could easily win.

But it seems that Bolton suddenly found his rhythm after consecutively challenging Manchester United and Liverpool, two giants, in the first two rounds.

Just fifteen minutes into the game, Bolton scored two goals at home, stunning Leeds United's players and catching Li Shiguang off guard.

After taking a two-goal lead.

Seeing Leeds United launch a furious counterattack, Bolton's manager, Megson, made a decisive move and began to instruct his team to retreat. With a relatively solid defense, they went into halftime with a 2-0 lead.

After returning to the locker room.

Li Shiguang first gave a good scolding to the defense that had been breaking down in a short period of time.

They immediately made adjustments, bringing on Reus to start a three-striker formation.

In the second half, the two sides switched sides and Li Shiguang's adjustments took effect. With Reus and Torres drawing attention on both sides, Bolton's defense was further distracted.

Sixty-third minute, seventy-seventh minute.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic twice used his powerful individual skills to tear apart Bolton's defense in the middle, helping Leeds United equalize.

In the end, Li Shiguang held back and did not choose to use his last chance to win the game. Leeds United were also very disappointed, only managing to take one point away from the Macron Stadium.

Just when Li Shiguang thought that the league's top spot, which he had worked so hard to obtain, would be handed over again in such a short time.

Good news came from another venue, where Arsenal lost 1-2 to Middlesbrough away from home.

This news brought Li Shiguang a slight sense of relief.

No matter what.

At least Leeds United got a point, which is better than Arsenal getting none.

After this round of matches.

The points standings among the top four in the Premier League have changed slightly again.

Leeds United are in first place with 36 points.

Following them is Arsenal, who have one win and two losses in their last three matches, accumulating 34 points.

After two consecutive wins, Manchester United have closed the gap to 33 points, placing them third in the standings.

Chelsea are in fourth place with 31 points.

With three rounds remaining, the season will be halfway through.

After consecutive victories against Manchester United and Arsenal, fans and media alike believed that Leeds United had already secured the mid-season title.

However, judging from the current situation...

It's still a little early to see who will emerge victorious from the tough Christmas schedule...