Other leagues far away saw the fierce situation in the Premier League and were simply envious.
Suddenly, the eyes of the entire world were drawn to the Premier League, where so many thrilling and exciting events were unfolding. In comparison, other leagues, such as Serie A and La Liga, instantly became bland.
The players who joined Manchester United this season were recruited by Cao Huaming. By now, they had gradually adapted to the team and had no regrets about their decision, even feeling it was incredibly wise.
Cao Baming followed the team for training, but for him, these sessions were merely a way to support his teammates, as Cao Baming's abilities had already reached a nearly invincible level.
In the next match, Nottingham Forest would face Leicester City, and fans were greatly anticipating this game.
Chelsea had already been thoroughly dismantled. Could their next opponent, Leicester City, withstand the attack of Nottingham Forest? In terms of overall strength, Leicester City was definitely no match for Chelsea, whether in terms of player quality or market value.
However, based on past experience, Leicester City's strength appeared to be slightly better than Nottingham Forest in previous seasons.
Despite various incidents constantly erupting within the team, they had secured a victory in their last match against Wolves.
They not only won the game but did so brilliantly, dominating the entire match and giving the Leicester City fans hope for the new season.
If Nottingham Forest could treat Leicester City the same way they treated Chelsea in the next match, then the fans could conclude: Nottingham Forest was now fully capable of contending with the traditional powerhouses of the Premier League, even standing on equal footing with them.
A new league structure was thus established, and anyone who dared to object would have the results shoved in their faces!
While waiting for the next round of league matches, the team also put considerable effort into external commercial promotions. After all, who in the world would turn down money? This was clearly a good time to make money, and they had to seize this opportunity to earn as much as possible.
The higher-ups of Nottingham Forest had a simple mindset: they didn't know how long Cao Baming would stay with the team. However, preparing for the worst, he might leave immediately after his contract expired to pursue his preferred path.
At the very least, during his time with the team, they should strive to extract all his abilities, skills, and commercial value, and make a substantial profit!
While waiting, Cao Baming's focus was not solely on the next league match. Leicester City was insignificant to him, like ants, posing no threat whatsoever. Losing this match would likely be harder than winning.
Meanwhile, a piece of news came from Arsenal: they had achieved another victory in their second-round match. Although it wasn't as dramatic a comeback as the previous one, it was still a beautiful win.
Arsenal's opponent, Aston Villa, was completely outplayed, showing little brilliance throughout the game, which ended with a score of 1-0.
Even so, some avid fans were not satisfied. They wondered why, when Cao Baming was around, such a low score would ever happen? If they won, it would be at least a three-goal difference.
On the other side, Manchester United faced a more interesting opponent: Tottenham Hotspur, a strong team in the Premier League.
This match was scheduled for today and attracted the attention of countless fans. Cao Baming's attention, naturally, was also focused on it.
As the current owner of Manchester United, Cao Baming was very concerned about his team's performance. After all, unlike West Ham United in the previous match, they were now facing a formidable opponent.
Even though Tottenham Hotspur's performance last season wasn't outstanding, one might even call it poor, they still managed to finish eighth in the league standings.
It seemed that no matter how bad they played, they wouldn't fall too far, possessing a strong baseline ability. In contrast, Manchester United, a newly assembled team, had many uncertain factors. If the previous match wasn't enough to prove the team's strength, this match would be the true test.
What Cao Baming was most curious about was whether Guardiola would resort to any tricks again, as he did in the previous match.
If Guardiola dared to do that again, Cao Baming would dismiss him without hesitation. Playing tricks in the last match was one thing, but doing so against Tottenham would be utter madness.
Indeed, when the match squad was announced, Cao Baming examined it carefully. There were no unexpected omissions, which was a relief. Thankfully, Guardiola and the rest of the coaching staff were taking this match seriously.
The players in the team were also not underestimating their opponents. They knew the strength of Tottenham Hotspur and understood that they were in a completely different league from West Ham United. This match, in essence, required a serious approach.
What fans most eagerly awaited was to see a full star-studded lineup on the field, and this wish had now been granted. The team had released the squad list for public viewing.
Kaka, Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar, Kante, Carlos, Cancelo, Luis Figo, and a host of other superstars were all on the list. This squad couldn't be described as just brilliant; it was almost blinding.
Just seeing the names listed on this roster was enough to be awestruck.
Tottenham Hotspur, too, did not underestimate their opponents, knowing that this Manchester United was completely different from before. They were facing true giants of the football world, and winning this match would be no easy feat.
However, they would undoubtedly give their all!
The match proceeded as scheduled, with two world-class powerhouses clashing on the field!
Messi was not in Manchester United's starting lineup, but Guardiola had his reasons, and Cao Baming understood them perfectly.
In fact, Messi could adapt to any tactical system, but his current significant weakness was his age. If the team could still have him play a full match, it would undoubtedly be a massive waste of resources.