Tim asked if he would like to watch Everton's game against Sunderland on Sunday with all the players, and Lu Ling rejected the offer. Theoretically, the probability of Everton losing to Sunderland is extremely slim, and even the possibility of a draw is extremely unlikely. She didn't want everyone to hope for a small chance event.

What's more, the problem now is not Everton at all. The team has completely lost the initiative if it wants to win the championship, and instead of hoping that the opponent will make mistakes, it is fundamental to do what they can first. Otherwise, even if Everton make a mistake, they won't stand a chance.

On the second day, Lu Ling was glad that he had made the right decision.

Everton swept the Black Cats 6-1 at Goodison Park.

She couldn't imagine how much she would have to spend talking after the game to get everyone back to the way she had just finished playing Manchester City if she had watched it together.

At least now it's like what everyone said when they were in a circle that day—

"There are only two rounds left and we try to do what we can. If Everton make a mistake, then the title could be ours, and if Everton doesn't, we have nothing to regret!"

QPR struggled in the second half of the season and looked like a top-four spot was out of content, but after back-to-back wins over Liverpool and Manchester City, the team became the Toffee's biggest threat to the first Premier League title.

Lu Ling didn't take a breath, she couldn't, and she didn't want to.

****

Patrick looked up and glanced at the temperature and city on his phone. He could well imagine the weather in London today. It should be a breeze, sunshine, and it's already warm. But it's definitely still a bit cold compared to here.

Peake was calling his name, and he put away his phone and looked back, a flash of surprise flashing between his brow.

The girl was already smiling very impressively at him, just like on TV, just like in a magazine. In fact, she herself is even sexier and more beautiful than on camera.

Patrick smiled politely, too. He walked over.

Barcelona only had a recovery session and a set-piece drill against Champions League rivals Bayern Munich today, after which he watched the final of the Barcelona Open (tennis) with Pique and Shakira. He didn't expect them to invite another person. Probably a friend of Shakira's, Patrick thought.

****

amber

Amber and Amber have finally met!

Monday's issue of The Sun put the headline on its front page.

And the newspaper is now sitting on the desk in the Harrington manager's office. Lu Ling stared at the name for a few seconds, and then her gaze turned slightly, falling on Amber's face. She held her breath for a moment. Finally, she let out a long breath, but she felt a little out of breath again. So she went to the window, pulled the floor-to-ceiling window, and opened the opening.

Some wind.

She was standing by the window, not far away, and the players were walking on the pitch talking and laughing. Tim, George, they're all over, and she should go to the training ground, but before that, she might need two minutes. Two minutes.

Amber Rivera, 26 years old, American-Colombian mixed-race, the hottest Hollywood actress in recent years. The girl who was ranked first on the list of the sexiest ladies in the world by that issue of GQ.

She even played a joke with Pat.

"You're number one. Maybe you should go for the number one on this leaderboard. Only, if she marries you, won't she be called amberamber?"

"Tina, damn it, what's going on in your head? You know there's only one sexy girl in me. ”

It used to be a distant, ridiculous joke, but now it seems, at least, not so far away, not so ridiculous.

Because Amber finally met Amber, as The Sun wrote. Those pictures don't prove anything, but they are shots of two people laughing together.

Lu Ling pulled the collar of his sweater and walked out of the office.

On the table, her phone was vibrating, she glanced at it, hesitated for a few seconds before connecting.

"Tina, I don't know if you saw it, those damn gossip reporters...... But in any case, please don't get me wrong, it wasn't planned at all, I didn't know Amber was going that day, we weren't even friends. You know me, you know me ......"

Lu Ling cleared his throat, and he stopped talking at the other end.

"I know, Pat. Of course she does. She just found everything ironic.

"I didn't date anyone, how could I?" he sighed and asked a little nervously, "You didn't either, did you?"

"Nope. ”

“…… I kept ...... "He wanted to say he missed her, but so what?"

"Me too. She took his words.

"Really?"

"Yes. ”

"I'm so glad to hear that. …… I thought, maybe, at the end of the season, before the national team training camp, we can meet. We haven't seen each other in a long time. ”

Actually, it didn't take that long, but it really seemed like a long time had passed.

She didn't speak, and he said, "Just like before, drink some beer......"

Lu Ling looked back at the training ground outside the window.

It's as if nothing has changed, they're still good friends.

But in reality, everything has changed.

"Of course. "I have to go to the court." Pat. ”

"Tina, I haven't changed, I'm just ...... No. ”

Lu Ling couldn't stop nodding her chin, even though she knew he couldn't see it, "I know, Pat, I know." ”

****

On Tuesday evening, the Champions League semi-finals kick off.

In the stands at Camp Nou, two more ambers appeared. Amber Rivera is still with Pique's girlfriend Shakira, with Patrick Amber sitting next to them, next to the former. Also in the stands were suspended Barcelona player Jordi Alba and injured Mascherano.

Lu Ling also saw this scene when he turned on the TV screen.

Barcelona eventually beat Bayern Munich 2-1 at home thanks to two goals from Neymar. The scoreline was a bit dangerous because Bayern got the away goal.

In the other Champions League semi-final the next day, Real Madrid lost 1-0 to Chelsea at home at the Bernabeu. While the Blues were generally underdog before the game, they built an extremely solid defence and scored with a header from a set-piece by David Luiz.

On the same night, Manchester City defeated West Ham 2-1 at home in the Premier League replay, which left a theoretical hope for their title race, but that would require Everton to lose two games in a row and QPR and Manchester United to drop points, which is actually impossible.

It is worth mentioning that before this match, Gabriel Jesus won the best player award from the Football Journalists Association of England, which is another heavyweight award. He scored another goal in this game, bringing the tally of Premier League goals this season to 36, constantly breaking his own Premier League single-season scoring record.

On Thursday, Arsenal and Liverpool both beat their respective rivals AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League semi-finals to make it one step closer to the final of the division.

****

On May 5, the 37th and penultimate round of the Premier League began.

In Saturday's game, QPR travels to Leicester City, who are in 10th place and have no desire. However, they can't afford to make any mistakes, otherwise it will be tantamount to allowing Everton to win the title ahead of schedule.

In the end, thanks to Leon's two goals, QPR won 2-0 and temporarily moved into first place in the standings - Everton's game was on Sunday afternoon.

At Friday's pre-match press conference, Everton boss Nicolas Flores teased that QPR's schedule was better than theirs. Journalists were hoping that the rebellious Spaniard would say something gimmicky, but Nicolás responded to Christine's words after the Manchester City game with the following: "Yes, they are behind us." Christine is talking about the facts. Me and my players are well aware of that. ”

At the same time, QPR's victory means that they have mathematically locked up a top-four position, although given the complex situation of the Champions League and Europa League this season, the fourth place in the Premier League is in danger of not qualifying for the Champions League, but for QPR, it will not actually fall to fourth (note).

Nathaniel Lawrence called the manager to congratulate her and the team on qualifying for next season's Champions League.

Next season, QPR will play in the Champions League for the first time in its history.

"Anyway, it's a good thing. Nathan Neal's voice came from his phone.

Lu Ling was not so excited, "The initiative to win the championship is not in our hands, Nate." If the monk works, maybe you should go to Thailand, remember, be fast, and find the best!" But she told a boring and actually sad-sounding joke.

The Americans laughed very respectfully over there for a long time.

Afterwards, Nathaniel asked: "Do you think West Ham can win against Everton? After all, it's West Ham's home game, and it's their last home game of the season, maybe the Hammers will fight for their fans." ”

'With Everton's recent form, I think...... I can only hope for a miracle. They've only lost three games in a whole season, and now we want them to lose one of the two...... There are even newspapers that there are already Bo/Cai companies ready to close the market in advance. ”

"Then let's expect a miracle. Oh yes, Tony and I will be at the New Queen's Park for the final round. It was our last game of the season......"

"Okay. However, if a miracle happens and we do win the championship, don't be too excited, we will probably lift the fake trophy. (There is only one real trophy in the Premier League, and if both teams have a chance of winning the trophy in the final round, the real trophy will be placed on the venue of the team with greater hopes of winning the title, and a replica will be placed on the venue of the other team's match.)

"Haha...... Christine, although I know you're in a bad mood, working hard until now, and seeing a little bit of the possibility of a championship, the feeling that the initiative is not in your own hands is really bad. Plus...... Pat: He ...... "Nathan Neal didn't continue.

Lu Ling guessed that he wanted to talk about Amber, and he didn't seem to know that she and Pat had broken up. Maybe Pat didn't have time to tell him, maybe Pat didn't want to tell him. Although they are friends, Pat is not as close to him as he is to Ian, Zixiang, and Ross after all.

Perhaps, when the season is over, she will personally tell the American boss that although this is a personal matter for her and Pat, in a sense, he has a right to know. 166 Reading Network