As the Premier League concluded, the final results for various rankings were in.
League Table:
Manchester City, 26 wins, 8 draws, 4 losses, 86 points, ranked first.
Liverpool, 24 wins, 5 draws, 9 losses, 77 points, ranked second.
Manchester United, 23 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses, 76 points, ranked third.
Arsenal, 22 wins, 7 draws, 9 losses, 73 points, ranked fourth.
Chelsea, 22 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses, 72 points, ranked fifth.
Top Scorers:
Manchester City, Haaland scored 38 goals, ranked first.
Manchester United, Gao Nuo scored 28 goals, ranked second.
Arsenal, Martinelli scored 22 goals, ranked third.
Assists:
Manchester United, Antony assisted 12 times, ranked first.
Manchester City, B. Silva assisted 11 times, ranked second.
Manchester United, Neymar assisted 10 times, ranked third.
Across these three lists, the Manchester City rivals shared the main honors of the Premier League.
It's easy to imagine that the other four teams in the Premier League's BIG6 have already prepared their checkbooks; this summer will certainly not be quiet.
At the Old Trafford training center, Manchester United was preparing for the FA Cup final.
Rashford, who hadn't scored in 6 consecutive games, had been in a very bad mood recently.
After another missed shot during training, frustration was evident on Rashford's face.
Gao Nuo approached him, "Marcus, you haven't been in good form lately. What happened?"
Rashford forced a smile, "I don't know either; my performance on the field has been getting worse recently."
Gao Nuo chuckled dismissively, "I thought it was another dressing room issue."
Abraham, hearing this from not far away, tactfully moved aside.
The outcome of their bet had long been a foregone conclusion; ever since Abraham was benched, Gao Nuo had scored in almost every game.
Abraham, whose mentality had already exploded, could only hope to vindicate himself next season.
Otherwise, his Manchester United career would come to an end.
Gao Nuo didn't care about Abraham's reaction, his smile undiminished.
"Marcus, I think you just need to do your job, maintain your passion, never give up, and keep running, right?"
Rashford nodded, acknowledging the statement, but it wasn't enough to solve his troubles.
A rather ineffective conversation ended hastily with Rashford's perfunctory responses.
Looking at his teammate, who used to chat and laugh with him, Gao Nuo's smile stiffened slightly, and he sighed helplessly.
Ever since the dressing room issues were exposed by the media, Manchester United's frontline had lost its synergy.
Even with Gao Nuo's top-tier striker performance.
Even with Antony and Neymar, playing on the right wing, both reaching double-digit assists.
Rashford still didn't want to give up his position as the attacking core.
Garnacho's growth and Gao Nuo's increased tactical importance worried him.
He was increasingly playing individually, only finding some success against weaker teams.
Gao Nuo didn't have a good solution for this either; at his age, he wasn't yet skilled at handling such complex interpersonal relationships.
Fortunately, only the last two finals remained this season.
All problems were set aside; there would be plenty of time in the summer to communicate and resolve them.
On May 24, 2025, at Wembley Stadium, the FA Cup final, Manchester United vs. Sheffield United.
Sheffield United had competed in the Premier League last season as a promoted team.
Unfortunately, the team's judgment in the transfer market was poor, and they failed to adequately strengthen their squad.
They ultimately finished last and returned to the EFL Championship.
A tragic season did not diminish Sheffield United's fighting spirit.
This season, they not only won the EFL Championship but also battled their way through the FA Cup.
They secured a 1-0 extra-time victory against Bournemouth in the 5th round.
They eliminated Crystal Palace in a penalty shootout in the quarterfinals.
In the semifinals, they pulled off the biggest upset, knocking out Premier League champions Manchester City on penalties.
Luck has always been part of skill.
Pre-match press conference.
Daily Report: "Manchester United has already won the League Cup. Are you determined to win the next two finals?"
Erik ten Hag: "It's a final. I don't think any team will surrender. The championship must be fought for with all our might."
Three Days Two Reports: "Manchester United's opponent today is only EFL Championship-level Sheffield United. Does this mean the championship is practically guaranteed?"
Erik ten Hag: "Perhaps you asked Manchester City the same question in the semifinals? A team that reaches the final has already proven its strength. I will not underestimate any opponent."
Truth-Seeking Report: "Has the chance for a treble affected the players' mentality?"
Erik ten Hag: "Strictly speaking, this is just an opportunity to win three trophies. I don't think the players will be affected. We haven't discussed the Champions League yet; that will be after today's match."
Football Weekly: "Manchester United's squad is once again incomplete. How much does this affect the team?"
Erik ten Hag: "Hmm... This time of year, every year, is when the team is most fatigued. Injuries are unavoidable, but this hasn't caused too much impact. In the past two years, we've brought in many promising players, and I hope they can deliver their best performance."
After the interview, Erik ten Hag hurried back to the locker room for the final pre-match pep talk.
Because of Gao Nuo, TikTok acquired the broadcasting rights for the FA Cup final.
Duan Xuan and Zhan Jun, as special guests, enjoyed this football feast with the vast number of fans.
"Hello, audience friends, I'm Zhan Jun."
"And I'm Duan Xuan."
"It's currently 10:25 PM China time. In 5 minutes, we will be commentating on the England FA Cup final for everyone."
"This is the TikTok platform, which is providing a free live broadcast to support our Chinese star, Gao Nuo."
"That's right, friends watching the live broadcast, don't forget to share the live stream with your friends."
"Next, please allow Zhan Jun to introduce today's competing teams."
"Alright, at Wembley Stadium, Manchester United, attacking from left to right, naturally needs no introduction; the Red Devils' fame is already deeply ingrained in people's hearts."
"Since Gao Nuo joined, Chinese fans have become even more familiar with Manchester United."
"Attacking from right to left is Sheffield United, a team founded in 1889."
"The 1890s were Sheffield United's most glorious period."
"The team won the Premier League once in 1898."
"They won the FA Cup four times in 1899, 1902, 1915, and 1925."
"This season, they won the EFL Championship, securing promotion to the Premier League, and eliminated Manchester City on penalties in the semifinals, making them the biggest dark horse of this FA Cup."
"Truly a walking database! The entrance ceremony has concluded, and Manchester United will attack first. Gao Nuo is standing over the ball, and the match is about to begin."
