Chapter 349: Prince William's Gift

When Jose returned, it was close to late August, when the second round of the new Premier League season began.

Chelsea host Arsenal.

José did not play and was on the bench.

On the bench at Arsenal, Jose met his team-mate Leno during his time at the pharmaceutical factory.

Jose was destined to meet his old team-mate again, but it was a pity that Mourinho did not meet his familiar opponent.

Arsene Wenger has finally decided to leave Arsenal.

Arsenal's absence of Arsene Wenger, combined with Jose's absence from the pitch, has made this city derby a lot less talked.

However, the two sides contributed a total of 5 goals in this game, which is a very happy thing for fans who like to watch goals.

Jose's return to the team before the deadline of the transfer period also made the media that hyped Jose's departure a lot stopped.

The new season has begun, and although Mourinho is not very happy with the team's recruitment, he can only complain.

Entering September, Jose officially returned.

Under Jose's leadership, Chelsea have been on the verge of victory, winning all of them and conceding a clean sheet.

Among them, they beat Liverpool in both the league and the League Cup, and in the past few seasons, Chelsea have faced Liverpool, although they have not lost to each other, but they have not been able to bargain for anything.

On October 9, France Football magazine announced the shortlist of 30 candidates for the Ballon d'Or.

Jose, Harry Kane, Kieran Trippier and other World Cup champions were selected, and superstars such as Messi, Ronaldo, Modric and Salah also entered the squad without suspense.

A one-month voting period will determine whether Jose can complete the goal of the third consecutive championship.

The final award ceremony will be held on December 4 at the Palais Royal in Paris, France.

As a result, Jose won the first place without any suspense.

He completed a triple Ballon d'Or winning the Ballon d'Or and was just one short of Melo.

In addition to winning the Ballon d'Or, Jose has another happy event.

Prince William personally received him alone.

"Jose, thank you for your contribution to English football, I have proposed to Her Majesty that you will be awarded the title of Baron, I hope you do not refuse." Prince William said sincerely.

Hearing Prince William's words, José would not be surprised, it would not be normal.

In England, the status of the nobility was beyond that of the commoners.

In layman's terms, no matter how much wealth you have in England, no matter how famous you are, as long as you are a commoner, then your status will always be at the bottom.

Only by becoming a nobleman can you truly be superior.

Alex Ferguson led United to the treble and was knighted by the Queen.

is just the lowest knight, so that Ferguson has lived a superior life in English football since then.

The referee can show Ferguson a red card and send him off the field, but still have to say "sir" respectfully.

In England, you can insult the prime minister, but you can't be disrespectful to the royal family and the nobility.

Once Jose was crowned, although he was only a baron, it also meant that he would officially become the upper echelon of England.

Even José's parents and his wife will greatly improve their status.

Jose's father was finally able to straighten his back and say to the arrogant British: My son is a nobleman!

As for Wang Churan, others need to call her Mrs., not Madame.

For such a good thing, José has no reason to refuse.

When the news of Jose's royal knighthood came, people were not only envious of the past.

As for the lace newspapers, they were worried.

José's rise in status means that reports on him can no longer rely on subjective speculation.

At 17:30 on December 8, the 16th round of the Premier League continued.

Chelsea host Manchester City.

It was also Jose's first game after receiving the Ballon d'Or, and it was a battle for the top spot in the table this season.

Last season, the two teams drew in the league one after another, and Manchester City won the Premier League title by beating the unbeaten Blues at the end of the season, which made Mourinho really embarrassed for a while.

Prior to the start of this round, Manchester City had won seven consecutive league games and were unbeaten in 21 games across the season.

Chelsea, on the other hand, drew 0-0 with Everton in the round of 12 and are currently on a winning streak of just three.

In terms of starters, both sides put on a 433 center-forward formation.

For Chelsea, Jose continued to start, while the likes of Pedro, Jorginho, Luiz and Mateo Kovacic were given a rotational start.

For Manchester City, Raheem Sterling and Aymeric Laporte rotated.

Both sides appeared cautious after the opening.

In the 8th minute, Jorginho conceded a goal in midfield.

Fernandinho took the opportunity to poke the ball past David Silva.

Silva's cross from the left side of the box.

The ball deflected off after touching Cesar Azpilicueta and it was at the feet of Raheem Sterling.

From 10 yards out, Raheem Sterling scrambled to shoot.

The ball is in Jose's hands.

Thankfully, Jose had a premonition that something was wrong and didn't choose to attack, otherwise Sterling would have had a chance to face the empty net directly.

Blocked City's first wave of attacks, and the game was deadlocked after that.

City's pressing spelled problems for Chelsea's attacking organisation, while the Blues' defence, led by Jose, also left no room for City to attack.

In the 32nd minute, Manchester City organized an attack again.

Riyad Mahrez's through pass.

Sane shoots from a tight angle on the left side of the box.

The speed of the ball was a bit rushed, and Jose chose to block the ball directly.

On the left side of the box, Rudiger battled with Silva for possession, with Silva coming out on top.

Silva shoots with his left foot.

Jose didn't make a save, and he could tell at a glance that his shot was off target.

Jose's performance in front of goal is too solid today.

So far this season, Jose has conceded a clean sheet in all competitions.

Jose takes a goal kick.

De Bruyne has been unusually aggressive and if he had been as positive as he was at Chelsea, Mourinho would not have given up on him.

Raheem Sterling won the ball on the right and flicked the ball on the right to squeeze past Alonso in the face of an interception.

On the right side of the penalty area, Raheem Sterling crosses low.

The ball crossed in front of goal and was about to fly to the left side of the penalty area.

Jose came out and he intercepted the ball halfway through.

Relying on Jose's excellent performances, Manchester City never found a chance.

Chelsea had their first shot on goal in the 45th minute.

Willian's cross from the left side of the box is headed over.

Alonso wins the ball and passes it to Eden Hazard.

Eden Hazard's cross from the left side of the box.

Kante scrambled to the top right corner from 14 yards before Sane fired a first-time shot into the top right.

Ederson couldn't react and could only watch as the ball flew into the net.

The Blues scored with their first shot on goal.

At the end of the first half, Chelsea had a one-goal lead.

Neither side made any changes at half-time.

Chelsea took the initiative to attack but failed to make progress.

In the 53rd minute, Pep Guardiola took the lead in making a substitution.

Gabriel Jesus replaces Leroy Sane.

Manchester City stepped up their attack.

Mahrez's shot from the right side of the box is blocked.

City get a corner.

John Stones headers from a scuffle corner.

Unfortunately, Jose predicted it in advance, and Stones' header flew directly into Jose's arms.

In the 63rd minute, Jorginho fouled Gabriel Jesus and got the Topaz card.

City won a free-kick from 25 yards out on the right flank.

Kyle Walker takes a free kick and shoots straight at goal.

(End of chapter)