September ends with Manchester United at the top of the Premier League table, having won their first four games of the season. Chelsea, Arsenal, Newcastle, and Manchester City complete the top five, followed closely by newly promoted Sunderland in sixth place.
At the other end of the table, Wimbledon sit bottom, with Blackburn Rovers and Coventry City rounding out the bottom three.
In the First Division, Stoke City lead the way, holding a one-point advantage over Barnsley in the early stages of the race for Premier League promotion. Norwich City, Tranmere Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, and Queens Park Rangers complete the top six.
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK.
Just as Richard was reviewing the current season's stats in his office at Maine Road, Miss Heysen stepped in—carrying an expression that immediately told him something was off.
"Richard... you need to see this."
She handed over the report. A brief silence followed as Richard skimmed through it—his eyes narrowing.
