After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!

August 12, 2018, Premier League opening match.

The new season has finally begun, and the Premier League opening match is already brimming with excitement.

In this match, Arsenal will host West Ham United.

Before the start of the season, Arsenal offered special discounts to Chinese fans, as well as Yan Yuan's personal celebrity status.

Today, the stands at the Emirates Stadium were a sea of ​​red and white, with the stadium almost full, thanks to the presence of many Chinese spectators.

When Yan Yuan's name was announced over the loudspeaker, a deafening roar of cheers erupted, far exceeding that of any other player.

The camera zoomed in on the 18-year-old World Cup Golden Boot winner, Yan Yuan, who appeared calm and focused, waving to the stands.

The broadcast began with card animations showing the lineups of both teams, and the broadcast even added a "flash card" effect to Yan Yuan's player card, a special treat for the team's superstar.

Yan Yuan is Arsenal's only flash card.

The camera panned across the stands, where a group of Chinese students holding up support signs waved excitedly and shouted "Yan Yuan, keep going!" The sound was clearly audible.

"Ladies and gentlemen! This is the Emirates Stadium! The opening match of the 2018/19 English Premier League season is about to kick off! Arsenal will host West Ham United in the first round! As we can see, Yan Yuan, the newly crowned World Cup Golden Boot winner and Arsenal's record signing, is receiving the loudest cheers in the stadium! His performance is undoubtedly the biggest highlight of this match!" The commentator's voice was filled with excitement.

The match officially began with a whistle blown by referee Oliver.

Arsenal displayed a strong desire to control possession and home advantage from the start.

Rodri orchestrated the midfield with composure, Ødegaard linked up play with agility in the attacking third, and Aubameyang and Yan Yuan lurked on the wings.

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini was clearly well-prepared, with his team fielding a compact 4-4-2 formation and deep defensive lines. The Hammers' players used tough physicality and dense positioning.

They erected an impenetrable wall in front of the penalty area, attempting to keep Arsenal's attacks out of danger.

In the first 15 minutes, Arsenal had 70% possession, but they seemed to have few solutions against West Ham's solid defense.

Odegaard attempted to penetrate the middle lane, but was tightly marked by the young Declan Rice;

Yan Yuan made several attempts to break through Cresswell on the right wing, but was thwarted by the opponent's physicality and experience; Aubameyang also struggled to find space to sprint on the left wing.

West Ham have a strong defensive discipline, with Noble and Rice forming a fierce midfield barrier, and their two center-backs, Balbuena and Ogbonna, are also very experienced.

However, this season Arsenal has the precise surgical tool that is Rodri.

In the 15th minute, West Ham attempted a high press, with Noble pressing forward to try and disrupt Rodri's pass.

But Rodri demonstrated his top-notch ability to read the game. He calmly protected the ball, made a light turn to get rid of Noble's entanglement, and then looked up to observe. In that instant,

He spotted Aubameyang, who had already started his run down the left flank.

Aubameyang, experienced and prepared, launched himself like an arrow as Rhodes turned to get past him, making a high-speed run down the left flank.

He astutely spotted the huge gap behind West Ham's right-back Zabaleta.

Rodri's foot seemed to be equipped with precision guidance, delivering a 40-meter long pass with just the right power and arc.

The ball seemed to have eyes, soaring over Zabaleta's head as he hurriedly chased back, and landing precisely on Aubameyang's sprinting path.

Aubameyang arrived in a hurry.

He used his speed to outpace the aging Zabaleta, and after the ball bounced off the ground, he dribbled into the penalty area.

Facing the onrushing goalkeeper Fabianski, Aubameyang did not hesitate at all, and with a very tight angle, he calmly and powerfully fired a shot with his left foot.

The ball skimmed the ground and, with surgical precision, nestled into the near corner of the goal!

1-0!

"GOALLLLLLLL!!! Aubameyang!!! Arsenal take the lead! A textbook counter-attack! Rodri's vision and long pass accuracy are amazing! Aubameyang's speed and finishing are as deadly as ever! Zabaleta can't keep up with his pace at all!" the commentator shouted passionately.

The Emirates Stadium stands erupted as Aubameyang slid down to the corner flag in celebration, and Rodri and his teammates excitedly gathered around him.

Professor Wenger on the sidelines pumped his fist and a satisfied smile spread across his face.

This goal perfectly embodies his tactical approach of quick transitions and using speed to attack deep spaces, which he emphasized during the preseason.

Everyone did a great job.

Arsenal's morale soared after taking the lead, and they tried to capitalize on their advantage.

But West Ham United did not collapse.

Pellegrini quickly made adjustments: Captain Noble dropped back to strengthen the protection of the flanks, especially the areas where Yan Yuan and Odegaard were active;

The young Rice was given a more specific task: to mark Odegaard closely, using tough tackles and running to cut off Arsenal's attacking initiation points in the middle.

This adjustment quickly proved effective, making it much more difficult for Arsenal to penetrate through the middle.

West Ham are not simply playing defensively.

In the 25th minute, Anderson used his individual skill to break through Cancelo's defense on the left wing and delivered a good cross.

In the center of the penalty area, Antonio outjumped Monreal and delivered a powerful header.

Fortunately, goalkeeper Martin reacted quickly, diving to his side and tipping the ball over the crossbar with one hand.

Extremely dangerous!

In the 32nd minute, West Ham launched another counter-attack!

Arnautovic received the ball outside the penalty area, made a slight adjustment, and then unleashed a long-range shot that whistled past the crossbar and went out of play.

These two counter-attacks served as a wake-up call for Arsenal's defense and temporarily quelled the cheers at the Emirates Stadium.

Faced with West Ham's strengthened central defense, Arsenal began to create threats more through the flanks and set pieces.

In the 38th minute, Yan Yuan received a pass from Bellerin near the sideline and faced Cresswell's defense.

Yan Yuan first feigned an inside cut, then suddenly accelerated and changed direction to the outside. Cresswell was shaken off balance and could only hastily extend his leg to block the ball out of bounds.

Yan Yuan created a corner kick for the team.

Odegaard was the one who initiated the corner kick tactic. He stood at the corner flag, looked towards the penalty area, and exchanged a glance with Pepe from afar.

This was a tactic that Wenger had specifically practiced before the match.

They devised a surprise attack at the near post to exploit the relatively slow turning speed of West Ham's center-backs Ogbonna and Balbuena.

Odegaard took a run-up and unleashed a high-speed, low-arcing corner kick with his left foot, flying straight to the near post.

West Ham's defensive attention was largely drawn to Pepe and Lacazette in the middle.

Just then, Pepe suddenly started.

Instead of rushing towards the goal, he cunningly circled around to the near post, drawing Balbuena's attention.

Just as Balbuena was being taken away by Pepe,

Yan Yuan also appeared at the front point like a ghost.

He used his strong physique and precise positioning to firmly block Balbuena, who was trying to cover, and disrupt his defense.

The ball just happened to fly over.

With no one marking him, Pepe met the incoming ball with a powerful header near the corner of the six-yard box.

The ball bounced off the turf, sailed past goalkeeper Fabianski's outstretched fingers, and flew into the net!

2-0!

"Goal!!! Pepe's first Premier League goal! Arsenal's corner kick tactic worked! Pepe's positioning was brilliant! Judging from the video footage, Yan Yuan's cover and positioning were also crucial! Balbuena was completely blocked behind him! This goal fully demonstrates Professor Wenger's tactical wisdom!" the commentator excitedly analyzed.

Pepe roared excitedly and rushed to the sidelines to celebrate, and Yan Yuan and his teammates rushed forward to hug the veteran.

Professor Wenger clapped enthusiastically on the sidelines, a knowing smile on his face.

This goal was the result of countless rehearsals on the training field and a precise strike on the opponent's weaknesses.

Before halftime, Arsenal completely controlled the game, with 68% possession and 6 shots, while West Ham only managed 3, and West Ham didn't even have a single shot on target.

With a 2-0 lead, the Arsenal players walked back to the locker room amidst cheers.

In the second half, West Ham United significantly increased their attacking intensity and physical confrontation.

Pellegrini instructed Anderson and Snodgrass to push up more on the flanks to support Antonio and Arnautovic up front.

Arsenal seemed a bit relaxed, making more passing errors after the start of the game and disrupting their rhythm.

In the 53rd minute, Anderson showcased his dribbling skills. After receiving the ball on the left wing, he used a change of pace to shake off Cancelo and cut inside.

Cancelo's defense has improved, but he still needs to adapt in actual matches.

After Cancelo was beaten, a gap appeared in Arsenal's left flank defense.

Anderson didn't try to score himself, and passed the ball across to Noble, who had made a run into the middle.

Noble received the ball at the edge of the penalty area.

At this moment, Arsenal's two defensive midfielders, Rodri and Ramsey, were positioned too horizontally and lacked depth, with both trying to move forward to block Noble.

The experienced Noble remained very calm.

He first feigned a long-range shot, tricking Ramsey into diving to block it.

Just as Ramsey shifted his weight, Noble deftly flicked the ball away with his right foot, easily shaking him off.

After creating space, Noble did not choose to shoot, but instead keenly observed that Arsenal center-back Monreal was positioned too far forward, leaving an opening behind him.

He delivered a precise through ball with his right foot, which pierced through Arsenal's defense.

Back! Rice is here!

The young midfielder, who was assigned to mark Ødegaard, demonstrated his attacking awareness by making runs from deep into the box.

He darted past Rodri like a ghost, receiving a through ball from Noble near the penalty spot.

Facing the onrushing Martin, Rice calmly slotted the ball into the bottom right corner of the goal with his right foot!

The ball went into the net! 2-1!

"Goal for West Ham!!! Declan Rice!!! West Ham United pull one back! Noble's feint was brilliant! The through ball pierced Arsenal's defense! Rice's run was perfectly timed! Arsenal's defense has problems! The two holding midfielders are positioned too close together, and Monreal didn't press forward in time to block Noble's passing lane!" The commentator pointed out the weaknesses in Arsenal's defense.

The Emirates Stadium fell silent instantly, with the cheers of West Ham fans clearly audible.

Professor Wenger, his brow furrowed on the sidelines, immediately went to the sidelines and loudly reminded the players to concentrate and strengthen the layers of their defense.

West Ham's morale soared after pulling one back, and they launched a relentless offensive.

Just five minutes later, in the 58th minute, Arsenal made a mistake in their own half and lost possession, giving Antonio a one-on-one opportunity.

He used his speed to shake off Pepe who was chasing back, dribbled straight into the penalty area, and was about to create a golden opportunity. At the critical moment, Monreal showed his experience and determination.

He burst out from the middle, making a precise sliding tackle, and cleanly cleared the ball out of bounds just as Antonio was about to shoot.

"Brilliant defense!!! Monreal!!! He saved Arsenal! A crucial tackle! He stopped Antonio's one-on-one chance! If that ball had gone in, the score would have been 2-2! That was crucial!" the commentator exclaimed! The Emirates Stadium erupted in a huge cheer and applause of relief.

Professor Wenger also breathed a sigh of relief and applauded Monreal vigorously; that tackle was beautiful.

The series of dangerous situations made Professor Wenger realize that he had to make adjustments immediately.

He quickly relayed instructions to Ramsey and Rodri on the field, and gestured for Cancelo to pay attention to his position.

The professor ordered Ramsey to push forward, no longer positioning himself parallel to Rodri, but moving up to the right midfield area to create a local numerical advantage with Yan Yuan.

At the same time, strengthen control on the right flank and counter West Ham's left flank.

Meanwhile, Rodri's position was slightly further back, focusing on protecting the area in front of the defense, sweeping and intercepting, becoming a barrier in front of the defense.

Finally, the professor asked Cancelo to be more cautious in attack, prioritizing the stability of the left flank defense to prevent Anderson from easily breaking through again.

The adjustments had an immediate effect.

Ramsey's forward pressure effectively relieved the pressure on Yan Yuan, and the two began to cooperate more on the right flank, suppressing West Ham's attack on the left.

Rodri's focused defense made the middle lane more secure.

Cancelo also reduced unnecessary forward runs and became more focused on defense.

In the 68th minute, Rodri, near the center circle, used his excellent anticipation and strong physique to dispossess Noble.

After intercepting the ball, Rodri didn't hesitate at all. He looked up to observe and immediately passed the ball directly to Ramsey, who was making a forward run.

Ramsey received the ball on the right flank.

At this moment, West Ham left-back Cresswell was pressing forward.

Ramsey demonstrated his experience and skill.

He first pretended to dribble towards the middle, then suddenly stopped, pulled the ball back with his right foot, and then deftly flicked it forward with the outside of his left foot.

A simple and practical "Cruyff turn" change of direction.

Cresswell was completely thrown off balance by the sudden change in rhythm, and staggered, losing his center of gravity!

After creating space, Ramsey didn't hesitate and delivered a brilliant diagonal through ball with his right foot.

The ball, like a scalpel, precisely pierced the narrow gap between West Ham center-back Ogbonna and the tracking Rice!

He dribbled straight into the right side of the penalty area!

Right here, Yan Yuan successfully broke the offside trap!

The moment Ramsey intercepted the ball and started his run, Yan Yuan had already keenly sensed the opportunity. He perfectly seized the moment to start his run the instant Ramsey delivered the diagonal pass.

Yan Yuan took a quick step and started moving from Balbuena's side, cutting diagonally towards the ball's landing point.

Balbuena raised his hand to indicate offside, but the linesman did not react.

After Yan Yuan received the ball on the right side of the penalty area, only the onrushing goalkeeper Fabianski was in front of him.

Instead of unleashing a powerful shot, Yan Yuan used a realistic shooting feint, gently flicking his right foot.

Not only did his foot get stuck, but his center of gravity also shifted slightly.

The change in center of gravity combined with the spike completely fooled Fabianski, who was diving to make a save.

The goalkeeper fell to the ground and missed.

After Yan Yuan dribbled past the goalkeeper, there was an open goal in front of him. He easily pushed the ball into the net with his left foot.

3-1!

"Goal!!!! Yan Yuan!!!! Yan Yuan's decisive goal!!! A perfect offside trap! He calmly cut past the goalkeeper and slotted the ball into the empty net! Arsenal lead 3-1! This goal showcases Yan Yuan's top-notch off-the-ball movement and composure in front of goal! Yan Yuan has scored his first goal in the Premier League!!" The commentator was full of praise for Yan Yuan's football intelligence.

The Emirates Stadium didn't hold back in cheering for its star player. Yan Yuan ran towards the corner flag with his arms outstretched, a happy smile on his face.

Ramsey rushed over excitedly and hugged him.

Professor Wenger clapped enthusiastically from the sidelines, his face beaming with pride and satisfaction.

This goal was a result of the midfield adjustments; Ramsey's forward press and pass, combined with Yan Yuan's positioning and finishing, led to a seamless goal.

The 3-1 scoreline clearly dampened the morale of West Ham players, and their physical condition began to show signs of fatigue.

Arsenal played with increasing composure and completely controlled the pace of the game.

In the 81st minute, Monreal cleanly intercepted Arnautovic's ball on the left flank of the backfield and quickly passed it to Rodri in the middle.

Rodri received the ball, turned around, looked up and saw that Aubameyang had already started his high-speed run forward on the left wing.

Meanwhile, Yan Yuan on the right flank is also moving towards the middle flank.

Arsenal have made moves on both flanks.

Without hesitation, Rodri delivered a precise long diagonal pass with his right foot.

The ball arced beautifully across the halfway line, precisely finding Aubameyang making a high-speed run down the left flank.

Near the sideline, facing Zabaleta's defense, Aubameyang did not choose to stop the ball, but cleverly headed it to Ødegaard in the middle to receive it.

Odegaard received the ball at the left edge of the penalty area.

He drew the defensive attention of Rice and Balbuena.

Just as the two closed in on him, Ødegaard delivered a hidden yet deadly through ball with the outside of his left foot.

The ball weaved through the defense on the flanks of West Ham's defense, rolling towards the right side of the penalty area.

Yan Yuan's exceptional vision was evident here; he had already appeared on the ball's path.

Just as Odegaard passed the ball, he had already anticipated the route and made a high-speed diagonal run from behind Balbuena.

He now receives the ball on the right side of the penalty area, facing Rice, who is quickly covering for him, and Balbuena, who is chasing back.

Yan Yuan remained calm. He first flicked the ball inward with his right foot, pretending to cut inside.

Rice quickly shifted his weight to block the attack.

Just as Rice shifted his weight, Yan Yuan's right ankle deftly and quickly slipped the ball back to the outside.

At the same time, he deftly changed direction and slipped past Rice's side.

The ball and the player passed each other.

Immediately afterwards, facing Balbuena who came up to defend, Yan Yuan made a feint by lowering his shoulder to the left, and then touched the ball to the right front with his right foot.

Use explosive power to accelerate instantly!

Balbuena has been completely left behind!

After dribbling past two players, Yan Yuan gained space to shoot near the corner of the penalty area.

Without the slightest hesitation, he adjusted his position, swung his right foot, and unleashed a powerful shot with the instep of his foot!

The ball flew like a cannonball, whistling as it went straight into the top left corner of the goal.

Goalkeeper Fabianski was out of reach.

4-1!

"Unbelievable!!! Yan Yuan!!!! Unbelievable!! I just said he scored his first Premier League goal, and I didn't expect him to score his second goal so quickly!! He dribbled past two players and blasted the ball into the net! This goal is a complete display of individual ability! Powerful breakthrough and shot! Arsenal are leading 4-1! The game is completely over!" The commentator's voice was a little hoarse with excitement.

The Emirates Stadium erupted in madness, with fans chanting Yan Yuan's name.

Yan Yuan rushed to the sidelines, opened his arms, and accepted the thunderous cheers of the fans.

His teammates rushed up and surrounded him.

Professor Wenger couldn't help but raise his arms and shout from the sidelines. This kid's goals always look so clever and powerful. It's not easy to score two goals in a row against West Ham.

In the final minutes, West Ham players were exhausted and their fighting spirit was completely gone.

Arsenal players calmly controlled the ball, letting time slip away amidst the fans' chants of "Olé! Olé!"

The final whistle blew.

Arsenal thrashed West Ham United 4-1 at home, securing a winning start to the new season!

The players hugged each other in celebration and walked to the sidelines to thank the fans.

Yan Yuan was undoubtedly the brightest star of the match, delivering an excellent performance throughout. Whether it was his role in coordinating corner kick tactics or his brace in the second half, these contributions were instrumental in the team's victory.

He deliberately walked to the sidelines where there were many Chinese fans and waved to the Chinese students in the stands who were cheering for him, which drew even more enthusiastic cheers.

Professor Wenger high-fived each player as they left the field, and finally walked up to Yan Yuan, patted him on the shoulder forcefully, his eyes full of approval.

"Well done, Yan! You had a perfect debut!"

Yan Yuan responded with a smile.

"Thank you, Professor! My teammates were fantastic too!"

Under the lights of the Emirates Stadium, the red and white flags are still waving.

The new season's journey officially began with a resounding victory.

Wearing the number 7 jersey, Yan Yuan, with his impeccable performance, declared that he would become the undisputed leader of this new Arsenal team.