Football: My AI System Provides Max-Level Predictions

Chapter 852 593: Thunderous Header Signals the Charge! The Ultimate Golden Boot Showdown Begins!

Looking across Europe's top five leagues, whether it's the passionate Premier League, the tactically rigorous Serie A, the resilient Bundesliga, the technically intricate La Liga, or the leisurely and romantic Ligue 1, at the season's finale, they all coincidentally present the same scene.

In the final round, those teams struggling bitterly for relegation, the players grit their teeth and give their all, just so they can continue their foothold in the top-tier league;

The elite powerhouse striving for a championship is even more focused, not daring for a slight slack, as every point concerns the ownership of the championship trophy;

And those teams fighting for European competition, likewise sweat it out on the field, working hard to stand on the European stage next season.

However—

Aside from these teams bearing significant missions, all other teams often play openly and spectacularly in the final round of the league.

Players at this time have already dropped the heavy burden, letting go of their love for football on the field.

Statistics show that the average number of goals per match in the top five leagues is around 2.5.

But surprisingly, the number of goals in the first round and the final round of the league is extraordinarily high, especially in the final round, with the average number of goals rising to above 3.5!

The reason is easy to understand, as players have played an entire season, both physically and mentally exhausted, like working a whole year and finally getting to the last day, about to welcome the holiday.

At this moment, they are excited and exhilarated, less burdened psychologically, more actively and aggressively attacking, even appropriately ignoring defense, just thinking about using a hearty match to draw a perfect conclusion to the entire season!

Before the match, in the away team's dressing room.

Sunderland's players seem exceptionally relaxed.

The dressing room television is playing pre-match news, with several players gathering in the corner to play poker.

The head coach sits on a chair with his legs crossed, casually chatting with the assistant coach.

The celebration party for relegation a week ago seems to have been continuing, with many players showing drunken fatigue in their eyes, and some are secretly taking hangover pills.

"I've heard they are helping that Chinese kid rack up the Golden Boot." A defender said while shuffling cards.

"Who cares, it's nothing to do with us," another player shrugged, "as long as we don't get injured, playing this and then holiday."

In contrast, the atmosphere in the home team's dressing room is completely different.

Manchester City CEO Belada stands in front of the tactics board, looking serious: "Guys, this is not just a match. It's been many years since a Premier League player touched the European Golden Boot, let alone someone from Manchester City doing it. Tang is now only 5 goals away from C Luo, we must fully support him!"

Guardiola adds from the side: "Remember, attack! Attack! And attack again! We need to create opportunities and deliver the ball to Tang's feet."

Tang Long sits in front of the locker, quietly tying his shoelaces.

In the past season, he has scored 51 goals in the league, with a gap of 5 goals from C Luo's 56.

This gap suddenly widened because he didn't score in the last round, while his competitor completed a hat trick.

Agüero comes over, pats his shoulder: "Today, it's all up to you, just say the word for anything you need."

Gundogan casually says: "I think we can play more directly, without so many short passes, just loft the ball to the flank and let Tang freely challenge their defenders, Sunderland certainly doesn't feel like tangling with him."

Although the players of Manchester City have already won this season's Premier League championship in advance, without any burden, the entire team before the match united with one idea, which is to go all out to help Tang Long.

Even if there is only a 1% chance, they want his goal count to surpass C Luo, helping Tang Long win this season's European Golden Boot!

CEO Belada deeply understands the importance of the European Golden Boot to the club's brand influence, that's why he appears in the dressing room for the first time this season, specifically coming to the dressing room to make a pre-match motivational speech, knowing one truth—

Manchester City Club wants to break out like Real Madrid, Barça, Manchester United, and become a world-class club, it can't rely on Agüero or depend on Kompany, it must rely on Tang Long's influence!

Head coach Guardiola has even higher hopes for Tang Long, hoping that young Tang Long, like his former pupil Messi, could win the European Golden Boot?

Since the beginning of this season, after eliminating the Portuguese Language Gang and French Language Gang within the Manchester City, the whole team is united.

Tang Long's status within Manchester City is increasingly rising, his influence has already surpassed vice-captain Agüero, even showing signs of overtaking current captain Kompany.

Manchester City's players love playing with Tang Long and respect him greatly.

On the field, they tightly cooperate, passing the ball to Tang Long, creating attacking opportunities for him;

Off the field, they closely unite around Tang Long, like intimate brothers.

They equally hope this war buddy on the field, this good brother off the field, can take the European Golden Boot, such a supreme honor for a striker!

"Everyone, give it your all," captain Kompany gathered everyone, "If Tang can defeat C Luo and take the European Golden Boot, it's not just Tang's honor, but the honor for all of us!"

As the match begins, both sides decisively unfold into an attack.

Manchester City's players rush towards Sunderland's defense like wolves hunting prey.