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

(Third watch)

On match day, the Emirates Stadium in north London was once again engulfed in a cacophony of red and white.

It was an excessively sunny afternoon, with sunlight streaming freely onto the smooth grass, releasing a vibrant atmosphere of football, a blend of fresh grass scents and the heat of the game.

The melody of Arsenal's anthem seemed to never stop playing in the air, and the powerful drumbeats resonated in the hearts of every Gunners fan.

In the commentary booth, his partner's voice conveyed background information through the microphone.

"Currently, Arsenal and Manchester City remain undefeated in the league standings, tied on points and neck and neck at the top, neither willing to concede an inch. Every league match, every goal, and even goal difference could be a crucial factor in determining the final champion. Today, Arsenal hosts Newcastle United, and the Gunners have only one goal: 3 points!"

Wenger stood in the coaching area on the sidelines, still in a sharp suit, but with one button casually undone at the collar.

His sharp eyes, peering through his glasses, were fixed on every movement of the players on the field.

The initial probing phase today unfolded as he had anticipated.

Arsenal maintained firm control of possession, with the ball being steadily passed back and forth between the young and experienced defensive midfielders, Xhaka and Maddison.

The team's formation was a very aggressive 4-2-3-1, with a clear intention: to put the battle in the opponent's half and squeeze Newcastle's space with continuous passing.

On the Newcastle side, manager Benitez had already figured out his opponent's intentions.

His Magpies army did not hesitate to build a 5-4-1 iron wall in front of their penalty area.

The five defenders lined up in a row, the four midfielders tightly packed in the middle and flanks, leaving only Rondon at the forefront to symbolically harass the defense.

Shelvey, the tough Newcastle midfielder, clung to Norwegian star Martin Ødegaard like a leech.

Hayden, meanwhile, remained constantly vigilant against Yan Yuan, Arsenal's sharpest weapon on the right flank.

He needs to be constantly on guard against Yan Yuan's possible internal cutting routes.

Arsenal's attacking focus naturally shifted to the wings.

After receiving the ball on the left wing, the young Saka skillfully maneuvered in a tight area, instantly attracting the attention of at least two Newcastle players.

When possession was quickly transferred to the right wing, Yan Yuan moved with lightning speed.

In the 15th minute, he used a free-flowing fritter to instantly shake off the close marking player, and just before another defender could close in, he had already delivered a precise cross.

In the center of the penalty area, Aubameyang displayed the instinct of a top striker, unleashing a powerful header that was unfortunately saved by Newcastle goalkeeper Dubravka and sent out for a corner!

A huge sigh immediately erupted at the Emirates Stadium, which then turned into even more enthusiastic applause.

The header was of extremely high quality, but the opposing goalkeeper's performance was even better.

Just three minutes later, Newcastle cooled down the feverish home crowd with a textbook counter-attack.

Shelvey made a precise interception of a somewhat casual forward pass from Arsenal in the backfield, and then launched a long, 50-meter-long, low through ball that instantly broke through Arsenal's somewhat loose midfield line during the transition from attack to defense.

Perez, the fast winger on the right wing, sprinted like a black lightning bolt, instantly leaving Bellerin, who was chasing back, two body lengths behind, and charged towards the penalty area at high speed with the ball.

The ball is passed back to the middle in an inverted triangle pattern from the baseline!

Rondon arrived immediately! Single-handedly!

In a flash, Arsenal goalkeeper Martinez displayed amazing reaction speed and blocking skills. He rushed out like lightning, fully extending his body at the critical moment, and used his leg to block Rondon's low shot from close range!

The entire stadium gasped, then erupted in thunderous cheers for Martinez.

"Big Martin! He saved the team! The amazing Argentinian!!" the commentator exclaimed excitedly.

Benitez waved his hand in frustration from the sidelines.

This sharp counter-attack exposed Arsenal's lack of focus when transitioning from attack to defense.

Wenger frowned slightly, and seemed to chew his gum a little faster.

He walked to the sidelines, shouted a few words to the midfielders, and then gestured to the two full-backs to reinforce their positional awareness.

The pace of the game slowed down a bit, and Arsenal tried to organize their attacks more patiently.

After the 21st minute of the first half, the balance of the game seemed to be broken.

Newcastle's players seemed to have reached their first critical point in terms of physical fitness under the high-intensity running and high pressing, forcing the overall formation to drop deeper and significantly reducing the intensity of the pressing.

Arsenal astutely seized this opportunity, and their attacks became more fluid and creative.

Wenger made a crucial tactical adjustment.

He asked Ødegaard, who originally played as an attacking midfielder behind Aubameyang, to move further forward, almost to the same level as the Gabon striker.

The two players used their agile movement and cross-positioning to constantly stretch Newcastle's already tight central defense.

The task of organizing and linking up play was largely entrusted to Maddison, who played in a deeper position. Maddison had excellent vision and was good at both long and short passes, making him Arsenal's new attacking playmaker.

Newcastle had to respond, with their experienced defensive midfielder Diame starting to drop back.

They held their ground tightly at the edge of the penalty area, almost abandoning their defensive duties on the flanks, and focused all their efforts on cutting off Arsenal's central penetration routes.

This is gambling to some extent.

Newcastle are betting that Arsenal's crosses from the wings and long-range shots will not be lethal.

However, the first threat came from Arsenal's right flank.

That still threatening number 7 player.

In the 33rd minute, the ball was passed around to the right flank.

Instead of going down the wing or cutting inside as usual, Yan Yuan received the ball about 23 yards from the goal, positioned slightly to the right outside the penalty area.

Newcastle's defensive focus was drawn to Aubameyang and Odegaard in front of him, leaving Diame, who was responsible for the defensive zone, positioned somewhat forward.

In the blink of an eye, Yan Yuan had no room to adjust or any warning. He swung his leg in place and unleashed a high-speed, curved shot with the instep of his right foot!

The ball, like a cannonball, spun sharply inwards and hurtled straight into the top right corner of the goal!

"Ohhhh!!!" The exclamations from the Emirates Stadium were all in unison!

Dubravka made an incredible diving save, his fingertips possibly brushing the bottom of the ball, but he couldn't change its trajectory.

"clang!!!"

A dull, piercing bang.

The ball slammed into the intersection of the crossbar and the post, the theoretically most difficult spot to save.

then……

Pop out the bottom line!

"Wow—!" A huge sigh swept across the entire stadium, mixed with incredulous head-holding gestures.

"The crossbar! Damn it!!" The commentator's voice almost cracked. "That was an absolute world-class shot! So close! Yan's luck was just a little off today! If that had gone in, it would definitely have been one of the top ten goals of the month!"

On the field, Yan Yuan stood with his hands on his hips, staring helplessly at the still slightly trembling crossbeam.

Aubameyang ran over and patted him on the head to encourage him.

The Newcastle players stared at the goalposts, still shaken, secretly relieved that God was on their side.

Arsenal's attack became increasingly fierce.

In the 41st minute, right-back Bellerin, who had been quiet for half the game, suddenly made a high-speed run forward.

He received Xhaka's pass on the right wing and surged forward along the sideline at lightning speed!

With almost no effective resistance, he delivered a high-speed, flat cross.

The ball flew straight to the edge of the six-yard box!

Xhaka, who was originally positioned deep, showed a strong sense of forward movement, making a run to the far post and sweeping the ball with his left foot.

The ball moves extremely fast.

Just as Arsenal fans were about to cheer and celebrate, Newcastle's center-back captain, Lascelles, acted like a goal-line angel, making a fearless sliding tackle to block the ball outside the goal line near the post.

Another crucial rescue.

The first half seemed destined to end in a 0-0 draw, with the team launching a full-scale attack but failing to score.

The fourth official held up a sign indicating one minute of added time, and the Newcastle players were beginning to relax.

Opportunities often arise from such moments of complacency.

Arsenal regained possession in their own half.

The experienced Xhaka controlled the ball in the backfield. He looked up and observed the situation. Without any hesitation, he made a long, low, through ball with his right foot, as if it were a precision-guided pass.

The ball traveled across most of the field at an astonishing speed, precisely finding Saka, who had made a diagonal run from the left flank into the space on Newcastle's right side.

Young Saka understood the intention and controlled the ball steadily.

At this point, Newcastle's defensive line had already crumbled, leaning to the left to attack Saka, leaving a huge gap in the middle.

Saka did not choose to break through; instead, he quickly passed the ball across to Madison, who was making a high-speed run into the middle.

This midfield maestro demonstrated his core value.

Just as the opposing center-back Schär rushed to block the shooting angle, Maddison used an extremely realistic fake shot and deceptive body movements to trick Schär into shifting his center of gravity.

But with a deft flick of the outside of his right foot, he delivered a diagonal through ball.

This pass instantly pierced through Newcastle's entire disorganized defense.

"Beautiful!! A direct scalpel insertion!" the commentator almost shouted.

The moment Maddison delivered the through ball, Odegaard, in the attacking midfield position, sped off like a cheetah from behind Newcastle's last defender.

He successfully beat the offside trap, and facing the direction of the incoming ball, he took a quick step and shook off all his pursuers.

Form a single blade.

Dubravka, who abandoned their goal to attack.

Odegaard remained incredibly calm, gently pushing with the instep of his left foot!

The ball, with a low, flat arc, bypassed the fingertips of Dubravka, who was desperately diving to the ground, and rolled precisely into the far corner of the goal.

"GOOOOALLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!! Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle United!! In stoppage time, Ødegaard!!!!!! Extremely calm!!! The Gunners broke the deadlock at the last moment of the first half!!" The Emirates Stadium erupted in cheers.

Odegaard excitedly rushed to the corner flag area and slid down to celebrate.

Yan Yuan, Saka, Maddison, Xhaka... all the Arsenal players swarmed over him and pinned him down.

Wenger clenched his fist tightly on the sidelines, and a satisfied smile finally appeared on his lips.

This is a classic example of a team goal, initiated from the backfield, received on the wing, delivered a deadly through ball from midfield, and finally finished off by the striker.

Efficiency, rhythm, and timing were all handled perfectly.

With a one-goal lead, the Arsenal players walked into the locker room with ease.

The second half began with the teams switching sides.

Trailing by one goal, Newcastle have no way out.

Benitez made a decisive substitution, removing defensive midfielder Diame.

They brought on Longstaff, a more aggressive attacking midfielder.

The formation was also changed from 541 to a more aggressive 442.

Perez moved forward to the striker position.

He formed a strike partnership with Rondon, aiming to launch a strong attack on Arsenal's central defense and create chaos through crosses and long-range shots.

Wenger clearly anticipated the opponent's counterattack.

He reacted quickly.

He instructed Yan Yuan to drop back appropriately, sometimes even to the right flank near the top of the center circle.

This will help Madison strengthen his defense and protection of the middle lane.

At the same time, Xhaka's range of activity has also greatly increased, with a focus on blocking Shelvey, who is good at long-range shots.

During this phase, the competition on the field became extremely intense, with frequent physical contact and the referee's whistle blowing intermittently.

However, Arsenal's defensive focus also seemed to be highly concentrated due to the opponent's strong attack.

Martin also continued his superb form.

In the 55th minute, Newcastle won a corner kick.

Lascelles once again demonstrated his heading prowess with a powerful header from the edge of the six-yard box.

Goalkeeper Martinez made a precise judgment in the crowd, and with lightning speed, he stretched out one hand to tip the ball over the crossbar.

Another world-class save!

The tension of the competition reached its peak after an unexpected injury.

In the 59th minute, Newcastle launched a counter-attack, and the ball was passed to Arsenal's right flank.

Right-back Bellerin, as the team's main channel for fast counter-attacks, habitually pushes forward at high speed.

After receiving the ball, he attempted to force his way past the opposing left-back, Dummett, along the sideline.

He made a signature long stride and accelerated, leaving Dummett unable to turn around in time.

However, just as Bellerin pushed his speed to the limit, preparing for a second touch.

He suddenly staggered, losing his balance in an instant.

He fell outside the sideline!

"Ah!" A clearly audible cry of pain came from Bellerin's mouth.

He was curled up on the grass, his left hand gripping the back of his right thigh muscles tightly.

His expression was one of pain and rage.

"Bellerin!!"

"Hector!!"

Yan Yuan and Aubameyang, who were closest to Bellerin, rushed over immediately.

The teammates also gathered around, their faces filled with worry.

Professor Wenger's expression instantly turned extremely serious on the sidelines, his brows furrowing into a deep frown.

He was all too familiar with this scene.

Just a month ago, at the very beginning of the season.

Bellerin has just fully recovered from a serious cruciate ligament injury that lasted for almost half a year and has returned to the field.

Gunners fans are still marveling at Bellerin's amazing recovery speed.

Unfortunately, Bellerin had only just found his rhythm...

Arsenal's team doctor and stretcher rushed onto the field as quickly as possible.

After a brief and somber examination and questioning, the team doctor signaled to the sidelines for a substitution.

The director very astutely focused the camera on Bellerin, who was lying in pain on a stretcher, for an extended period of time.

Bellerin covered his eyes with his arm, unable to hide his frustration.

In the stands, tens of thousands of Arsenal fans spontaneously applauded him, their applause tinged with deep concern and sighs.

"Oh no..." The commentator's voice was filled with obvious regret and sympathy. "Bellerin is injured. It looks like he has strained his hamstrings. This is cruel for a player who has just gone through a major injury. He had just started to regain some form, and this is really bad timing. This could keep him out for several weeks."

After Bellerin left the field, Achraf Hakimi was called upon to come on as a substitute.

He quickly warmed up and stretched on the sideline, and Wenger walked over and hurriedly gave Ashraf a few instructions.

"Go, Ashraf, just like you did in training, and work together with Yan to create threats on the right flank."

The cameras captured the professor's barely concealed worry and heartache.

It's not just for this match, but also for Bellerin's bumpy road to recovery from injury.

He sighed helplessly, patted Ashraf on the back, and sent him onto the field.

The game resumed, but the Gunners' attacking rhythm seemed to be interrupted for a few minutes due to Bellerin's injury.

Newcastle continued their relentless attack.

Hopefully, they can create chaos while the Gunners' right flank combination is still establishing itself.

Arsenal began to adjust their rhythm, attempting to regain control of the game.

The turning point of the match seemed to come shortly after Ashraf came on.

Wenger's tactical adjustments proved remarkably effective.

Yan Yuan's repositioning not only strengthened the defense but also allowed him to better observe the overall situation.

He and Ashraf, two fast and technically skilled attackers, formed a connection on the right flank.

It was a nightmare for Newcastle's left winger who had just come on and for their already exhausted left-back, Dummett.

Yan Yuan and Ashraf both have excellent spatial awareness and great teamwork.

As Yan Yuan pulled inward, Ashraf quickly slipped on;

When Yan Yuan draws the defense with the ball on the wing, Ashraf can cut inside and create threats.

The two players executed a series of rapid one-two passes.

In the 60th minute, Newcastle tried to create an opportunity by having Rondon control the ball in their own half.

But Arsenal's veteran center-back Pepe showed excellent anticipation and pressing awareness.

He used his strong physique to push aside Rondon, positioning himself strategically.

He cleanly and decisively poked the ball away!

The ball, which had been poked away, rolled nearby, and Maddison alertly intercepted it before the Newcastle midfielder could reach it.

He didn't stop at all, and didn't even look up.

Just as the Newcastle defense was hesitating whether to press high up the pitch.

Madison relied on his unparalleled court vision and passing accuracy.

He delivered a textbook-perfect through ball into the space between Newcastle's right flank and the center-back.

"Great pass! That was a very penetrating pass!" the commentator exclaimed.

Just as Madison passed the ball, Yan Yuan, who had retreated to help defend, sensed an attack coming.

He had been lying in wait for a long time, and once he seized the opportunity, he launched his attack in an instant!

The ball arrives, and the player arrives!

Yan Yuan used clever positioning and speed to shake off all the defenders.

During his high-speed sprint, he perfectly received a pass from Madison.

Newcastle captain Russell was caught off guard and turned to chase after him in a panic.

Yan Yuan already had a plan in mind. He slightly adjusted the direction of his dribble, seemingly heading to the right, but suddenly made an extremely realistic spike to the left.

Russells' massive body simply couldn't keep up with such a rapid change in pace, and his center of gravity was instantly shifted to one side!

Yan Yuan was about to enter the forbidden zone!

In desperation, Lascelles made a sliding tackle to intercept!

Just as his long legs swept away a patch of grass, Yan Yuan had already taken the initiative and swished the ball back.

Russell missed his tackle!

Get rid of it completely.

Only goalkeeper Dubravka remained in front of Yan Yuan.

The right side of the penalty area, a very narrow angle!

At this moment, Yan Yuan displayed the absolute composure and superb archery skills of a top-tier archer.

Instead of opting for the safer shot to the far corner, he aimed for the absolute top corner of the goal.

He straightened his right arch and slammed the ball into his foot with the inside of his instep.

The shooting motion was extremely decisive!

The ball shot off like an arrow, whistling through the air, and transformed into a white blur that hung straight in the top left corner of the goal.

"Wow!!!" The enormous sound almost lifted the roof off the Emirates Stadium.

The commentator shouted excitedly.

"GOOOOOOALLLL! Arsenal 2-0 Newcastle United!!! Yan Yuan finally stepped up! A decisive blow!!! A calm one-on-one! A beautiful cut-around! A precise blast into the top corner!! Flawless! He has once again proven why he's worth 3 million! He has once again proven why he's the most expensive transfer ever!!!"

Yan Yuan was extremely excited after scoring the goal. He spread his arms and struck his classic Tai Chi starting pose.

The Emirates Stadium resounded with shouts of "YAN! YAN! YAN!"

After his own celebration, Yan Yuan ran back to his half of the court and high-fived Madison, Ashraf, and Pepe.

Wenger clapped enthusiastically on the sidelines, his smile finally breaking out completely.

The gloom brought on by Bellerin's injury was somewhat dispelled by the performance of these two lads.

This goal largely shattered the Newcastle players' morale and hopes.

Seven minutes later, their most dangerous midfield maestro, Shelvey, attempted a consolation goal from the edge of the penalty area with a powerful long-range shot.

The ball was powerful and the angle was tricky.

However, with a loud "bang!", the goalpost mercilessly rejected it!

The ball struck the outside of the near post and bounced out of bounds.

The goalposts seemed to be possessed today, constantly refusing to let goals go in.

That goalpost shot was like the last straw that broke the camel's back.

The Newcastle players' faces were filled with frustration and despair, and their physical condition had plummeted.

Arsenal are getting stronger as the game progresses.

Wenger made another adjustment, dropping Maddison deeper to form a stable double pivot with Xhaka, further solidifying control of the midfield.

Yan Yuan, on the other hand, was given greater freedom.

He can roam freely in the midfield and forward areas, seizing any opportunities that may arise.

In the 78th minute, Arsenal's attack on the left was cleared by Newcastle, but the clearance was not far.

Saka cleverly intercepted the second ball and regained control of the ball.

He dribbled a few steps down the left flank and, before the opposing defender could close him down, delivered a high-quality cross with his left foot.

The ball flies into the penalty area!

Aubameyang jumps to contest the header near the penalty spot!

His headers are quite powerful.

But Schervey, who had returned to defend, blocked it with his body.

The ball wasn't cleared far enough and bounced off the edge of the penalty area.

Newcastle's defense was in complete disarray.

Lascells, Schervell, and Dummett all rushed towards the landing point!

Just then, a red and white figure appeared in front of the ball—it was Yan Yuan!

He had unknowingly wandered into this dangerous area.

Surrounded by three players, he calmly took the initiative and controlled the ball with his right foot!

He did not choose to force a turn and shoot.

He keenly sensed his teammates' positioning.

He leaned his back firmly against Russell behind him, as if he had eyes in the back of his head, and suddenly stomped his right foot with the outside of his foot.

This was an incredibly light and delicate backheel pass.

The ball, as if guided by precision, passed through the gap in the defense of Scherve and Dummett, and was passed to the unmarked left side of the penalty area.

"Look! Yan Yuan's backheel pass! He found his own opportunity in the melee!! After Yan passed the ball, his teammate successfully made a run to receive it, and Arsenal's defender is making a high-speed run..." The commentator almost shouted.

Who plugged in at high speed?

It was left-back Cancelo.

This full-back, who is also known for his attacking prowess, was completely unmarked at this moment.

He met Yan Yuan's brilliant pass with unwavering determination, and taking advantage of the chaos, he swung his foot without hesitation.

A clean and powerful smash!

The ball whistled as it flew straight into the bottom left corner of the goal.

Dubravka made a diving save, but the distance was too close and the ball was too fast.

"GOOOOOALLLLLL!!!! Arsenal 3-0 Newcastle United!! Left-back Cancelo scores!!! A brilliant backheel assist from Yan Yuan!!!" the commentator shouted.

"Yeah—!!!" The entire Emirates Stadium went wild.

Everyone was stunned by Yan Yuan's pass, which was completely beyond imagination and textbook.

It is full of imagination, vision, and football intelligence.

"My God! How did Yan see Cancelo make the move? He was clearly blocked by so many people."

"Did you see that pass?! It was a work of art!"

"I swear, this is the best play I've seen since the start of the season."...

After scoring, Cancelo excitedly pointed at Yan Yuan and ran towards the hero who provided the assist.

The two embraced, Yan Yuan's face beaming with a happy and bright smile.

Wenger stood on the sidelines, hands in his trouser pockets, a triumphant smile on his face, nodding frequently.

This assist perfectly demonstrated Yan Yuan's extraordinary strategic vision and ability to instantly seize deadly openings.

Arsenal are leading by three goals, and the game is essentially over.

The final 10 minutes won't change the overall situation much.

With their morale shattered, Newcastle had no chance to fight back. Arsenal slowed down the pace, steadily controlled possession, and patiently passed the ball around, wearing down their opponents' last bit of energy.

In the 85th minute, Rondon attempted a header, but it was cleared by Monreal due to its slightly weak quality.

In the 89th minute, Yan Yuan attempted to replicate a brilliant through ball to the onrushing Ashraf, but the latter's one-on-one shot went wide of the far post.

Finally, the referee blew the final whistle.

Arsenal secured a resounding 3-0 victory over Newcastle United at home!

The Emirates Stadium was bathed in a sea of ​​red, a symbol of victory.

The players high-fived and hugged each other before heading to the stands to thank the crowd.

Wenger shook hands with his assistants one by one, and then joined in thanking the fans.

Then, the camera captured Professor Wenger walking toward the bench and asking the team doctor about Bellerin's condition with concern.

The seriousness on his face had not completely faded.

The commentator was giving a final summary:

"This was a thrilling match with a perfect ending! Arsenal dominated the first half but struggled to break the deadlock, with the goalposts and goalkeeper acting as their guardians."

But Odegaard's last-minute goal before halftime finally opened the door to victory. Bellerin's injury in the second half cast a shadow over Arsenal's win, but Yan Yuan stepped up at the crucial moment.

He first used his outstanding individual skills to score a goal and seal the victory, and then orchestrated the third goal with a magical backheel assist. This is the value of a record transfer! The 3-0 score perfectly reflects the content of the game.

Arsenal decisively snatched three points from Newcastle, continuing to put immense pressure on Manchester City in the standings.

For Newcastle, Shelvey's attack was one of their few bright spots, while the goalposts foreshadowed their helplessness.

Alright, that concludes the live broadcast of this match...