The day after the Manchester United vs. Chelsea match.
Charles Walters, a reporter for the Manchester Evening News, wrote in the sports section that day: "The title race between Manchester United and Leeds United has officially entered its final stage. In three days, they will both host their opponents. For Manchester United, they not only need to win the games, but also need to achieve a goal difference of at least three to secure the title. It's worth noting that in addition to the league, Manchester United also have a chance to win the Champions League and the FA Cup, and their morale is high! This is one of the reasons why we believe Manchester United can ultimately emerge victorious in the league race!"
On Twitter, independent media creators are not to be outdone, with a constant stream of prediction and analysis posts that leave readers dazzled.
One of the posts, titled "Manchester United or Leeds United, who will win the Premier League title this year?", was promoted to the top of Twitter's trending list.
Leeds United fans, Manchester United fans, and even casual observers left comments...or rather, argued under this post!
Leeds United are in the bag; I can't imagine how they could lose to Sheffield United in the final round!
[To be honest, Lee is truly a genius! He took over the team for three years, winning the Championship and returning to the Premier League in his first year, the League Cup and qualifying for the Champions League in his second year, and now he's aiming for the Premier League title in his third year! Do you know how many years it's been since Leeds United won a top-flight league title?]
[It's only been a little over ten years, which isn't too bad, considering Manchester United haven't won the Premier League title for three years (just kidding)]
[Leeds United, aren't you guys popping the champagne too early? Sheffield United are fighting relegation; this match won't be as easy as you think!]
[The person upstairs is talking about Manchester United? It's like West Ham isn't fighting relegation. Go back to playing your FA Cup and Champions League; the Premier League title belongs to Leeds United, I'm telling you!]
[Screw Leeds United, a bunch of trash, a team that got thrashed by a Brazilian, and they dare say the championship is in the bag?]
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It was in this tense yet exciting atmosphere that...
Time quickly came to May 13, 2007.
Today, all 10 Premier League matches will kick off promptly at 4 p.m.
Starting around noon, Leeds United fans wearing white jerseys were already loitering in the plaza outside Elland Road Stadium.
By 1 p.m., the square was packed with people, with countless fans standing on both sides of the road leading to the stadium's parking lot, waiting for the Leeds United team to arrive.
Li Shiguang didn't keep these Leeds United fans who love the club waiting too long.
Less than 20 minutes after the crowd gathered, the Leeds United team bus came into view.
As the bus drew closer...
Li Shiguang also voluntarily rolled down the bus window.
As soon as the window opened, the fans' singing filled the bus.
Let's go with Leeds United.
"Let's go help him."
"Rise and sing for Leeds United"
"They are the greatest in the world"
..............
We say it every day.
"We love you—Liz! Liz! Liz!"
We are everywhere.
"We love you—Liz! Liz! Liz!"
This familiar Leeds United anthem is sung by every Leeds United player and staff member, including Lee Shih-shih.
Feeling the high spirits of the fans and seeing that it was still early, Li Shiguang simply asked the driver to stop the car and then asked the players to open the windows.
Everyone stuck half their bodies out of the windows and sang the song twice with the fans standing on both sides of the road before stopping.
Then, the bus slowly drove into Elland Road Stadium amidst cheers from the fans.
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"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Sky Sports! We are about to bring you the 38th round of the 2006-2007 English Premier League season, Leeds United vs. Sheffield United. I am your commentator, Lineker."
"Hello everyone, I'm your commentator, Jon."
After the two longtime partners introduced themselves, Lineker, contrary to his usual behavior, did not immediately ask Jon for his opinion on the game, but instead introduced the background of the game and Leeds United.
"Ladies and gentlemen, what you are about to witness is likely to be one of the two most intense matches in the Premier League this year. If Leeds United can defeat Sheffield United at home and maintain their superior goal difference over Manchester United, they will lift the top-flight trophy, a title they haven't held at Elland Road for 15 years! They will also be the ultimate victors of this year's War of the Roses!"
"Conversely, if they fail to win at home, or score too few goals, while Manchester United beat their opponents at Old Trafford and have a better goal difference than Leeds United, then this young guard will fall short in the final step of the title race!"
"So... Jon! Do you think Leeds United will be able to achieve their goal today?"
Jon was listening intently to his old partner's long-winded chatter when he never expected Lineker to suddenly turn the conversation to him.
So Jon was taken aback at first, and there was a brief silence on the TV screen. It wasn't until the director reminded him through his earpiece that Jon realized what was happening.
"Ahem...ahem, Gary, could you please give me a hint next time? Suddenly handing me a message like this is likely to cause a live broadcast mishap." Jon chuckled self-deprecatingly.
Then he began to analyze the match: "I think Leeds United still has a pretty good chance of winning the title! First of all, it's the team's form. After being held to a draw by Tottenham, they adjusted their form very quickly. There are rumors that Lee was very angry in the locker room after the match that day! But in any case, the players' form has been adjusted."
"Moreover, although both Leeds United and Manchester United are facing relegation-threatened teams, Leeds United's players have had two more days of rest than Manchester United's players. Therefore, I am more optimistic that they can defeat Sheffield United without much effort!"
"Oh?" Lineker looked puzzled. "It's rare to hear you speak so highly of Leeds United. When did you start siding with me and become a Leeds United fan?"
Lineker's words made Jon laugh.
He shrugged and said calmly, "I'm not a Leeds United fan anymore. The reason I think Leeds United can win the title is partly due to rational analysis."
"On the other hand, well, who told Manchester United to eliminate Chelsea in the Champions League semi-finals? As a Chelsea fan, it's understandable that I don't want Manchester United to win the title..."
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Upon hearing this, Reinkel stared wide-eyed at Jon, who was feigning innocence.
He cursed inwardly.
Dude! You're the commentator, this is a live broadcast! Do you really need to make your stance this obvious...?
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