As the new month begins, Manchester United—who ended the previous month in second place—have slipped to third. Leicester City, remarkably, now sit in second, just a single point behind the league leaders, despite never having won a top-flight title. Chelsea follow closely in fourth.
A major turning point came when Manchester United captain Roy Keane suffered a serious knee ligament injury during a 1–0 defeat to Leeds United at Elland Road. The injury has ruled him out for the rest of the season, dealing a heavy blow to United's title hopes.
Manchester City, meanwhile, continued their dominant form with a commanding 5–0 victory over Derby County at Maine Road—further cementing their position at the top of the Premier League table.
Done with that, Richard immediately turned his focus to the auction invitation.
He had already asked Miss Heysen to gather all available information about the guests, including the current realities of the British aristocracy.
