Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 272 Qin Ming Lifts the Cup! A preseason interlude: a resounding victory over Hull City in the league, a hat-trick! Moving forward!
Congratulations to Arsenal on successfully defending their Community Shield title and winning their 15th Community Shield victory in club history!

"Last season, they won 3-1 against Chelsea, and this season they beat Manchester City 2-1!"

"I believe this will be a wonderful start!"

Wembley Stadium.

Looking at the long staircase, Qin Ming felt that his football journey should also be one of continuous upward progress.

"Congratulations."

De Bruyne had lost count of how many times he had wished Qin Ming well.

To be honest, it's a little numb.

But this year is different from last year. After strengthening their central axis, Manchester City's tactics have also quietly evolved.

This season, they must win the league title. De Bruyne doesn't want Qin Ming to pull further and further away.

"Thanks, Kevin, your passing skills have improved!"

Qin Ming lifted De Bruyne's jersey and discovered his six-pack abs. He feigned surprise and said, "You've been training a lot during the offseason!"

"I used to be a bit greedy."

De Bruyne coughed awkwardly twice and stiffly changed the subject: "I'm going back to Manchester with my teammates today. Let's have dinner together another time."

"Okay! You're a very busy person, see you later."

Qin Ming smiled.

After talking to De Bruyne, he turned around and saw the hard-boiled egg.

It's not Kante.

It's Sterling.

The Englishman of Jamaican descent smiled obsequiously at him, "Qin, can we exchange jerseys? And also exchange contact information, I think we'll have a lot in common."

Sterling was very envious of Qin Ming.

It's not just about the skills, but also about the joy that comes from within.

Of course, the most important thing is to ask him for advice on shooting techniques. He has missed a lot of chances recently, which has annoyed De Bruyne.

You should know that De Bruyne is ruthless on the court.

Even Qin Ming didn't hesitate to criticize.

"Okay." Qin Ming took off his jersey and handed it over.

Although Sterling dived in the game before last, winning them a penalty.

But he's a decent person off the field.

Qin Ming had heard De Bruyne mention it, so naturally he had no reason to refuse.

When they reached the edge of the court, Qin Ming hugged the professor and then said with a smile, "This suit is quite nice."

“Langfan, one of our team’s sponsors, will have staff coming to your location tomorrow to take your measurements and customize your product.”

Wenger raised his hands to the sides, showing off his muscular physique.

"Tsk tsk! Boss, to have a figure like that at this age, no wonder you have so many suitors."

Qin Ming is now even willing to joke with the professor.

"You little rascal, you're always talking nonsense!" Wenger laughed and scolded.

The two walked side by side into the players' tunnel, and waited until the Arsenal players finished their preparations and returned to the pitch in their brand-new jerseys.

The podium has been set up.

Having won the championship last season, the process went incredibly fast.

But unlike last season, Arteta is no longer here. Where is he now?

Manchester City's coaching bench.

That's right. After retiring in May of this year, he joined Manchester City in June and became Guardiola's assistant coach.

Their connection began at Paris Saint-Germain in 2005.

After ending his playing career, Taj Tucker urgently needs to systematically learn the management experience of top clubs. Manchester City, as an emerging powerhouse in the Premier League at this time, can provide an ideal environment for him to transition into coaching with its well-established tactical system and resource platform.

This is also the main reason why Tajkovic chose Manchester City instead of Arsenal.

Mertesacker handed the trophy to Qin Ming, indicating that it was Qin Ming's turn to raise the glass today.

"Then I won't refuse!"

Qin Ming had long imagined this scene, and even occasionally used a shampoo bottle to simulate it while taking a shower.

Today I finally got to practice it myself.

"Three, two, one!"

"Here we go!"

Qin Ming raised the trophy, or more accurately, the shield.

Bang! Red and white ribbons fell from the sky, and the Gunners raised their hands in celebration, marking the climax of the Wembley Stadium moment.

"Arsenal!!!"

Qin Ming didn't keep the trophy for himself; he passed it on to the team members behind him so that everyone could touch it.

The three newcomers, Kante, Morata, and Van Dijk, had mixed feelings.

He struggled to win any championships with his previous team, but won one in just a few months after joining Arsenal.

The process was quite easy.

Morata, holding the trophy, gave an interview, smoothed his hair, and said smugly, "First assist? I'm different from those center forwards who can only shoot; I can clearly see my teammates behind me!"

"What do you think of Qin? I'm not one to just flatter, but I have to admit that Qin possesses unparalleled talent. Look at his aerial maneuvering on the wing! God, I barely saw anything, and the ball went right through Sagna's legs!"

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Morata said he didn't flatter, but two out of his three sentences were about Qin Ming.

On the other side, Guardiola paused for a moment in the mixed zone and calmly uttered a sentence.

"Football is a sport about overcoming adversity, and we are writing a new story!"

These words struck like a hammer blow, piercing through the anxiety that filled the air after the final whistle and restoring confidence to Manchester City fans.

Next, Qin Ming gave an interview.

"I can always find the positive side, and this is a secret I've kept hidden for a long time. Now I'm telling you."

Qin Ming began with this sentence.

When asked about his goals for the new season, he repeated his pre-match remarks.

They are competing in both the Champions League and the league.

"In the top five leagues, only England can achieve a seven-title haul. Do you have any thoughts on this unprecedented record?"

The reporter suddenly asked a question.

Qin Ming smiled but did not answer. Instead, he pointed to the side of the sneakers.

There are seven letters there.

Forward!

These are his PUMA X KING 2016-2 sneakers.

That evening, while everyone was having a celebratory dinner at the restaurant, Kant suddenly grabbed someone.

"He's stealing our things."

Kanté's eyes were sharp, just like during a game, constantly monitoring his surroundings.

Pat Rice clapped his hands. "Well, how should I put it? Check your pockets and see if anything's missing?"

Qin Ming checked and found that his phone and wallet were indeed gone.

"Holy crap! What's going on?" He was a little confused.

"To put it simply, it's a training method where we hire professional pickpockets to steal things from you when you're completely unsuspecting."

Pat Rice explained, "The purpose of this is to let you know the importance of staying vigilant at all times."

Qin Ming and his teammates fell silent.

He suddenly remembered that when Ta Zige was coaching in the future, he seemed to have done something similar.

Did he learn that from Pat Rice?
After all, it was hard for him to associate this with the image of a refined professor.

"Ngolo did a good job, Qin, you still need to improve."

Pat Rice made the pickpockets return the items to the players.

Qin Ming was speechless again. He was enjoying his meal and hadn't paid any attention to what was happening outside.

Another person who made the discovery was Morata.

why?
According to the thief map, Italy topped the list of thieves, followed by France in second place and Spain in third.

Morata developed the habit of protecting his personal belongings from a young age.

"Oh! Real Madrid's transfer ban has taken effect, but Vinicius has already been signed."

Qin Ming saw the pop-up window as soon as he got his phone.

"Your name sounds like a Brazilian player?" Morata asked curiously.

"Yes, we observed him before. His technical characteristics are similar to Qin's, but he is too young and inexperienced."

Wenger has a very good memory.

"Bayern Munich also won the German Super Cup, so the competition in the Champions League this year seems quite fierce."

Qin Ming continued scrolling down and saw many messages.

For example, in the Spanish Super Cup, Barcelona defeated Sevilla to win the title, and Suarez was suspended for three matches by the Spanish Football Federation for his provocative actions.

Hummels' transfer to Bayern Munich is confirmed, and Inter Milan has been acquired by Suning.

When people in Italy mention Suning, their eyes are filled with awe. Qin Ming suddenly thought of this famous saying.

In fact, if you extend the timeframe, he did perform quite well at Inter Milan.

"We are a top-tier team this season, so the group stage should be relatively easy. The knockout stage is more important, so our main goal for the first half of the season is still the league."

Wenger elegantly wiped the corner of his mouth.

Qin Ming had a few days of vacation before the start of the 2016-17 season.

The Brits Awards ceremony was held at the O2 Arena in London.

Since Suicide Squad was about to be released, Delevingne and her team were doing a show in the United States, so Qin Ming came to participate in the show on his own.

That evening, Adele, Rihanna, Kylie Minogue, Lana Del Rey, and many other stars graced the red carpet.

Qin Ming also saw Justin Bieber.

Tonight, Adele was the most dazzling person in the room, winning four awards: Best British Female Solo Artist, Best British Single, Best British Album, and Global Success Award.

Qin Ming was thoroughly enjoying the show from the audience.

For some reason, Adele rolled her eyes when she saw him.

Qin Ming was still wondering if he had offended Adele when someone tapped him on the shoulder. He turned around and looked over.

A man with long hair, wearing a small black round hat.

"you are?"

Qin Ming asked politely.

"James Bay, independent musician."

"That's what the long-haired young man said."

Finally, after glancing around to make sure no one was watching, he cautiously asked, "Do you know why Adele rolled her eyes at you?"

"Hehe! Because she's a Tottenham fan, and you're an Arsenal player!"

"By the way, I'm a Brighton fan, but I also really like you. Yesterday when you played Manchester City, your aerial lob and change of direction was absolutely amazing!"

James Bay was a very outgoing person and started talking non-stop.

"I knew it, Adele's songs are all quite painful, which really reflects the current situation of Tottenham fans."

Qin Ming was naturally annoyed by being rolled his eyes at for no reason.

He wasn't afraid of offending people by saying that.

After all, he wasn't part of the industry, and if Barnett hadn't invited him, he would have preferred to stay home and play video games.

"You're absolutely right. Tottenham has been unable to win a title for so many years, and they're filled with helplessness and frustration."

James Bay joined in the criticism.

The way men get closer is simple: they complain about the same person together.

"Hey, Qin!"

James Bay rubbed his hands together. "Um... my girlfriend Lucy's father is a die-hard fan of yours. Could you give her an autograph later?"

"No problem," Qin Ming readily agreed.

"Then I'll go upstairs to receive my award first. Don't forget to listen to me sing later." James Bay tossed his long hair, clearly in a very good mood.

He and his girlfriend started dating during their student days, and his biggest fear since childhood has been his girlfriend's father.

why?
Because once, when the two were kissing, they were caught by the girlfriend's father.

Then he got beaten up.

Imagine you're a father, and you see a long-haired rock musician flirting with your daughter.

What does it feel like?
Even a hammer would want to be swung until it smokes.

Soon after, James Bay and Justin Bieber sang a duet of "Love Yourself," and then he sang a solo of "Hold Back the River."

have to say.

Longhair's singing is melancholic but not sorrowful. It has the deep emotion of Sam Smith, but without the latter's affectation. His hoarse voice has its own unique charm.

No wonder musicians never lack girlfriends.

Qin Ming recalled his signature song, "This Life's Fate," which he covered while playing for Wolfsburg, and realized that he also had some musical talent.

Then, he smiled helplessly; this was purely his own idea.

Interlaced like mountains.

For example, he is now far from being an amateur singer, much like the difference between an ordinary person and a player in one of the top five European leagues.

His talent is entirely focused on football.

Rihanna also took the stage today, performing "Consideration" from her new album, as well as her current chart-topping single "Work".

Unfortunately, she didn't win any major awards.

At the awards ceremony's after-party, Qin Ming was approached by Rihanna.

"Do you have some time lately? I have some new ideas about Puma."

Rihanna no longer exudes the same absolute confidence she did six months ago.

why?
Puma is gradually abandoning its positioning as a fashionable sportswear brand.

They want to focus on sports brands and compete with Adidas and Nike.

After all, with Qin Ming as their spokesperson, who is young and has unlimited potential, there's no need to pander to those fashionistas.

Rihanna has also felt Qin Ming's influence in recent months.

In various sports such as the NBA, WBO, NFL, and tennis, Qin Ming receives preferential treatment wherever he goes.

why?
Because there are too few outstanding athletes in China, and football is the world's number one sport.

Qin Ming directly absorbed the vast majority of the attention.

In addition, he is hardworking and never slacks off when playing football, and he also has a unique style.

People in the sports industry will naturally respect him.

Rihanna recently wanted to promote her brand in China, so naturally she thought of Qin Ming.

"Feel sorry."

Qin Ming's smile was polite but distant. "The new season is about to start, and I may not be able to find the time."

He's not a fool.

Collaborating with Rihanna makes no sense because her fan base doesn't overlap with his.

They are all tagged with fashion, makeup, music, etc.

He might as well have James Bay write a single for him.

Rihanna forced a smile, but thinking of the very popular Delevingne, she felt a pang of indescribable bitterness.

Because her love story was a tragedy.

In 2009, her relationship with Chris Brown was considered a golden couple in the music industry.

However, this seemingly beautiful love story was completely shattered on the eve of the Grammy Awards ceremony.

Chris Brown's violent behavior left her covered in bruises.

According to a recent report in The Sun, Qin Ming and Delevingne's relationship is uneventful. Although they rarely meet, they always give off a sense of peace.

She was a little envious.

"Isn't the new season in a week? Can I treat you to dinner tonight?"

Rihanna still doesn't want to give up.

Qin Ming subtly beckoned to James Bay, who immediately understood what he meant.

"Hey buddy, I've been looking for you for ages, what are you doing here?"

James Bay swaggered over.

"Excuse me, I have something to do."

Qin Ming nodded to Rihanna and walked to a corner with James Bay. "Thanks!"

"Hey buddy, let's talk about this!"

James Bay waved his hand, "There's a fan shop on the next street, I'm going to buy a jersey in a bit, wait for me, then you can sign it for me?"

He hadn't forgotten the necessary tools to please his future father-in-law.

"Give me an address, Wolfsburg and Arsenal jerseys, I'll sign them and send them to you."

Qin Ming is very understanding.

"Dude, you're really something else, no wonder Kara chose you!"

James Bay grinned.

"Brother, stop talking about this!"

Qin Ming patted James Bay on the shoulder, thinking that the long-haired guy had a rather likable personality. The two should be able to become good friends.

During an interview after the dinner, Adele faced questions from reporters.

"What are your expectations for the new season?"

"We have excellent players like Harry Kane and Eriksen, I don't know what the final result will be!"

"But I think we will beat Arsenal in the North London derby!"

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The next day, The Sun published the report.

Kearney Training Base.

"Who is Adele Adkins? The Queen is still our fan."

Pat Rice is proud.

That was in 2006, when Arsenal was changing stadiums and invited the Queen to cut the ribbon.

However, due to a back injury, the Queen was replaced by Prince Philip.

To express her apology, the Queen later invited the entire Arsenal team to Buckingham Palace for afternoon tea.

"Yeah?!"

Qin Ming really didn't know about this.

"I remember the Queen recognized Cesc and they talked about former King Juan Carlos of Spain."

Pat Rice recalled.

"Who will the Queen talk about if she meets me?"

Qin Ming asked curiously.

"Hmm, it might be the Wanli Emperor? I saw in the Queen's interview that Elizabeth I wrote a letter to the Wanli Emperor, but unfortunately the messenger carrying the letter was lost at sea, so the letter was never delivered until it was salvaged in the 90s, and the Queen sent it over during her visit to China."

Pat Rice seems to know Queen Elizabeth II quite well.

Qin Ming pondered for a while. What was Wanli doing back then? He sat on the dragon throne at the age of ten, so he was only in his thirties, in the prime of his youth and strength.

Unfortunately, he became too engrossed in the pleasures of the imperial harem.

Qin Ming's biggest impression of him was that he supported Zhang Juzheng's reforms, did not attend court for more than 20 years, and was involved in the so-called struggle over the succession of the state.

8 month 14 day.

The new Premier League season is about to begin, with the opening match featuring the league champions against the newly promoted team.

Emirates Stadium.

Qin Ming saw Maguire and waved to him.

Maguire responded with a smile.

"Game start!"

"In the Premier League era, the two teams have met seven times, with Arsenal holding the advantage with six wins and one draw!"

"Hull City's Premier League opener is going to be tough!"

On the pitch, Arsenal figured out Hull City's level after 10 minutes of probing.

general.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Hull City will be relegated this year.

It is virtually impossible to replicate the Leicester City legend.

"King!!!"

There's an unwritten rule at the Emirates Stadium now.

Whenever Qin Ming had the ball, the North Stand would cheer, putting pressure on the opponent with waves of sound.

Elmuhammadi is starting to panic.

Although he is part of the Egyptian national team's all-time best lineup, known as the "Warrior Under Sirius," he has a good sense of positioning, strong physical ability, clean and decisive tackles, and a high interception success rate.

But it also depends on who the opponent is.

Qin Ming's relaxed demeanor while dribbling the ball exposed numerous weaknesses to him.

However, the moment he reached out to steal the ball...

Qin Ming suddenly accelerated with a low crossover, and before Hull City's No. 14 could cover, he unleashed a powerful outside-of-the-foot shot.

Morata roared and headed the ball towards the goal.

Unfortunately, the ball was spinning, and Morata couldn't get a good grip on it, allowing Jakupovic to grab it.

"My mine!"

Morata admitted his mistake at lightning speed.

No matter whose problem it is, it's his problem.

Giroud looked very frustrated on the bench.

How can there be such a shameless center forward in the world? But right now, he really can't compete with Morata.

It's not that he lacks physical strength; it's that he can't move quickly like Morata to create a multi-point attacking formation in the frontcourt.

In short: his positioning skills are average.

"Run behind that number 14 later."

Qin Ming said to Morata.

The latter nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, indicating that he would definitely carry it out strictly.

On the sidelines, Hull City manager Phelan looked somber. He had been Ferguson's assistant coach and considered himself to know Wenger fairly well.

But none of the preparations he made today came in handy.

"WOW!" The sudden noise interrupted his thoughts, and he quickly looked up at the green field.

The football swirled around the feet of Qin Ming, Cazorla, Sanchez, and Morata.

It's true that Spanish players are technically skilled; Morata's contribution to the overall passing and control system is indeed higher than Giroud's.

*Slap, slap, slap!*

Hull City players tried their best but couldn't touch the ball.

When Qin Ming had the ball on the edge of the penalty area, his eyes swept over the two people in front of him, he pulled the ball sideways with his right foot to his left foot, and then deftly cut it forward with his left foot.

Maguire is too clumsy.

By the time he made his move, Qin Ming had already touched the ball twice.

"That's too easy, isn't it?"

Morata, who was closest, stared wide-eyed.

Amidst countless shocked gazes, Qin Ming dribbled past the two pressing center-backs and unleashed a shot from inside the penalty area.

Bang! The dull thud of the shot rang out, and the electronic scoreboard started to jump.

Goal!!!

"Qin! He scored a KING-style goal in his own way!"

“Look at how he handled Livermore and Maguire!”

"It doesn't feel like you're playing football, but rather like you're strolling around the pitch, effortlessly getting past all the defenders!"

Paul Dutton's voice was filled with surprise.

The moment Qin Ming received the ball, he instinctively thought he should pass it back.

After all, how can you get across without speed and space?

He couldn't have come up with that.

But players who can elevate football to a whole new level can always leave people speechless without them even realizing it.

Qin Ming is one of them.

After scoring, Qin Ming laughed heartily and unleashed a powerful overhead kick, igniting the passion of the Emirates Stadium.

For him, it's about enjoying every goal, from one game to another, no matter who the opponent is.

Because that's the mindset he uses when playing football.

No matter what happens, enjoy every moment.

"So easy! So easy!"

"King of Gunslingers!"

"Defend the Premier League title!"

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Arsenal fans responded enthusiastically.

"People always say that once a team wins a championship, it loses its drive to keep going, but that doesn't apply to Arsenal!"

"We're still moving forward!"

"Sometimes there's no life more exciting than being a gunman!"

Paul Dutton stared at Qin Ming with fervor.

Courtside.

Wenger glanced at Ferran next door; Ferguson's assistant coaches had all been incredibly arrogant in the past.

He still remembers when Manchester United beat Arsenal to win the title.

It was this Ferran who ran up to him and started wildly celebrating with a fist pump.

Wenger naturally wouldn't stoop to imitate him.

He maintained a faint smile, but in Ferran's view, it was blatant mockery.

He vented his anger on the Hull City players.

He yelled at his players to intensify their physical play and teach the Arsenal players a lesson.

However, when anger is useless, it is often called: impotent rage.

25th minute of the match.
Cazorla's long-range shot was blocked by Jakupovic, and Sanchez's shot/cross from the right side of the penalty area was also a good opportunity.

Jakupovic got up and lunged again.

Chaos erupted inside the Hull City penalty area, and Morata, upon seeing the ball, disregarded any attempts to block him.

Bang! Even though his left toe was pointing to the right, he kicked the ball to the left.

Qin Ming felt his calf being bumped when Maguire blocked his view and he couldn't see anything.

Beep!
The referee pointed to the center circle.

The goal stands! The giant screen above the Emirates Stadium, after displaying the football symbol, changed to a picture of Qin Ming throwing a punch.

GOAL!!!

"Huh? Huh!" Qin Ming quickly realized that it must have been Morata's shot that deflected off him and went into the net.

Then that goal definitely belongs to me!
"What great luck!" Qin Ming rubbed his sullen Morata and laughed as he led his teammates to celebrate.

Arsenal were already two goals ahead halfway through the first half.

"Hel City has been utterly destroyed!"

Zhan Jun commented as follows.

"You can see from the Community Shield final that Arsenal's form has not been affected by the European Championship or the off-season; on the contrary, they have maintained their competitive level."

"I think the gunmen might be going to massacre the city today."

Zhang Lu then added.

Arsenal did not disappoint their fans. Near the end of the first half, Arsenal seized a counter-attack opportunity, with Sanchez passing the ball diagonally to Morata.

Was he offside or not?

Since the Premier League hasn't introduced the VAR system yet, the linesman didn't raise his flag, and the referee didn't stop the game.

Morata excitedly charged toward the goalkeeper.

Maguire chased after him, making a "kuchikuchi" sound.

This time he made special adjustments beforehand and scored a one-on-one goal with ease.

3-0!

After the start of the second half.

Hull City launched a beautiful attack.

Mbokani broke into the penalty area and was brought down by Van Dijk. After hesitating for a while, the referee awarded a penalty and showed Van Dijk a yellow card.

"This level of intensity of confrontation shouldn't warrant a yellow card!"

Van Dijk is definitely not happy about it.

"Virgil, it's alright, just fight back."

Qin Ming noticed that the referee, Mike Dean, was getting impatient.

“Hmm.” Van Dyke nodded and returned to his seat.

Not long after.

Snodgrass' penalty kick fooled Cech and resulted in a goal.

"Got the red and white''s all showing them how!"

The cheers at the Emirates Stadium grew louder and louder.

You dare to fight back?

Arsenal, who were initially prepared to play conservatively, once again unleashed the intensity of a treble winner.

Hull put up a tough fight.

Bang! Van Dijk isn't just a defensive center-back; his long passing is also quite good, comparable to David Luiz's current style.

The football crossed most of the field and came to the left flank.

"There's a chance!"

Qin Ming deliberately left an opening, stopping the ball a little too far.

Salah's fellow countryman, Elmuhammadi, took the bait.

*Thwack!* With a high-frequency second spike, Qin Ming effortlessly broke free, glanced at number 14 who was covering, and then, relying on his physical abilities, forcefully stopped and changed direction.

"Won't your knee break?" Livermore asked through gritted teeth.

Maguire was nearby, and as long as he could block him slightly, Qin Ming would have no space to shoot.

But he didn't expect Qin Ming to connect the shot so quickly.

Bang! The instep made close contact with the soccer ball, and it flew away with a thud!

"A long-range shot from outside the penalty area found the net!"

"hat trick!"

"Wow! Qin Ming has scored three goals in the first round of the Premier League season!"

"What kind of efficiency is this?"

Zhan Jun looked at the real-time data.

In the Premier League top scorers list, Qin Ming leads with three goals, followed by a long string of zeros.

Because this is the opening match of the Premier League.

The live stream chat was filled with comments.
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[Qin Ming is getting involved too?]
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[We have to rack up goals! Go all out against weak teams, try to reach 100 goals!]
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Will Hull City dare to retaliate?
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[Fun fact: Last season, Arsenal ranked fourth in total goals scored in Europe's top five leagues, behind only Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich.]
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Can Arsenal transform into the Bayern Munich of the Premier League, scoring eight or more goals against weaker teams?
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Don't even think about the Premier League having a higher average level than the Bundesliga.
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[Ah Si Nagan did a great job, scoring four goals at the start of the season, truly living up to his nickname!]
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Emirates Stadium.

Hull City were completely stunned, but fortunately there wasn't much time left in the game.

Beep-beep-beep!
The final whistle brought a sigh of relief to the Hull City players.

it is finally over.

Qin Ming chatted and laughed with his teammates before going to get the match ball.

"Qin, you scored a hat-trick in the very first game, not giving anyone else a chance!"

Sanchez had no harvest, which was somewhat disappointing.

"Hull City had just been promoted and hadn't made any good signings in the transfer market, so their defensive strength couldn't compare to Manchester City's."

Qin Ming, toying with the soccer ball, said, "I'm afraid it's three levels lower."

Cazorla nodded in agreement.

The Premier League season is in full swing following the opening match.

The first round concluded three days later.

本赛季的英超BIG6都很稳，阿森纳4-1赫尔城、利物浦3-1莱斯特城、曼城3-0桑德兰、曼联2-0伯恩茅斯。

Tottenham just messed up.

They were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton, falling behind other teams.

The Premier League top scorers list is also starting to change.

Qin Ming remains in first place with three goals, followed by Coutinho, Ibrahimovic, Aguero, Mane, and others.

Wait until August 20th.

The second round of the Premier League has begun, and Arsenal's opponent is not strong; it's Watford.

"Watford is a typical weak team; they even lost to Championship side QPR in preseason!"

"It is worth mentioning that Watford has never taken a point from Arsenal in the Premier League in the past nearly 30 years."

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"Watford threw the ball into the box from the left wing, the defender misjudged the header clearance and it bounced off the line, Ighalo's bicycle kick went just over the crossbar!"

"The Hornets gave Arsenal a real shock right from the start!"

Are they trying to break their 30-year losing streak?

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"Match ends! Arsenal 3-0 Watford, Qin Ming with one goal and one assist, Sanchez and Cazorla also scored!"

"Arsenal's trident has gone berserk!"

"They secured their second league win, demonstrating with a strong performance that Arsenal refused to suffer an upset!"

(End of this chapter)