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

Early October, Craven Farms.

Arsenal play away against Fulham.

For Arsenal, who had just suffered a humiliating 7-0 defeat in the Champions League in Switzerland, the away game against newly promoted Fulham was more like an expected smooth transition.

During the pre-match warm-up, Achraf put his arm around Yan Yuan's shoulder and said in a relaxed tone, "Brother, let's score a few more tonight and make the prize pool rise even higher? I think Fulham's right-back's legs are practically shaking."

Yan Yuan chuckled and stretched his ankle, responding in kind.

"You need to rack up assists too, I'm waiting for you to treat me to dinner."

Professor Wenger observed quietly from the sidelines. With a packed schedule of more than one game in a week, protecting the physical condition of key players is the top priority. Players such as Rodri and Xhaka have already been rested for this match.

The match proceeded much more smoothly than Arsenal had anticipated.

Although Arsenal toned down some of their extreme pressing from the Champions League at the start of the match, their control remained strong.

Fulham tried to build momentum at home, with several smooth passes, but once they entered Arsenal's third-place zone, they immediately ran into trouble under the defense led by Kolasinac and Pepe, and the playmaking of Maddison.

Arsenal's goal came like spring rain, arriving just in time.

The first goal came in the 24th minute, a typical quick counter-attack that tore through the defense.

Fulham's pass was intercepted after they pressed forward, and Odegaard quickly passed the ball to Achraf, who was making a high-speed run down the right flank.

The Moroccan winger used his speed to outpace the opposing left-back and get to the byline, but he didn't choose to cross directly.

Instead, he calmly dribbled back to draw the defense, then used the instep of his right foot to deliver a low, triangular back pass with exemplary power and angle.

The ball rolled precisely towards the boundary between the penalty spot and the six-yard box line.

Yan Yuan met the incoming ball with a gentle poke from the toe of his right foot.

A seemingly unremarkable yet extremely tricky ground-sweeping strike.

The ball went through the goalkeeper's legs and into the net!

"GOAL! Yan Yuan! Arsenal take a 1-0 lead away from home! Achraf's precise passing, Yan Yuan's clever positioning and calm finish! A perfect start!" the commentator exclaimed. The Arsenal fans in the stands erupted in cheers.

Wenger clapped softly.

Just 10 minutes later, Yan Yuan demonstrated his top-notch organizational skills.

He received the ball on the right flank, attracting the attention of at least three opposing defenders.

Just as the encirclement was about to close in, he keenly noticed a huge gap on the left flank caused by the shift in defensive focus.

A casual, long diagonal pass from the instep of his right foot!

The ball traced a beautiful arc, precisely crossing the entire half of the field, and landed in front of Lacazette on the left wing.

This was a perfect pass that utilized the width of the pitch.

Lacazette comfortably controlled the long pass, took a couple of steps, and then ran into space before sweeping the ball towards the goal with his left foot.

Scored into an empty net.

"2-0! Lacazette! Half the credit for this goal goes to Yan Yuan's precise, missile-like long diagonal pass! The vision was so wide! A deadly switch from the right wing directly to the left! Fulham's defense has been breached by this pass!" the commentator exclaimed. Wenger on the sidelines couldn't help but cheer for the pass as well.

Fulham did not give up, and they pulled one back thanks to their home advantage.

However, before the end of the first half, Yan Yuan once again shone on the right wing.

He used his speed and rhythm to shake off the defense and break into the penalty area. Instead of being greedy for points, he made a precise cutback pass to the unmarked top of the penalty area.

Odegaard met the ball and unleashed a world-class shot that flew straight into the top corner.

3-1! Yan Yuan provides an assist for his second goal! Arsenal established a huge advantage in the first half.

In the second half, Fulham attempted a comeback.

In the 54th minute, Arsenal won the ball back in the attacking third and quickly advanced. Yan Yuan received the pass near the halfway line and, facing Fulham's weak midfield defense, decisively chose to make a strong run through the box.

After dribbling past two players, he broke into the right side of the penalty area. Facing the defenders and goalkeeper blocking his way, he once again demonstrated the characteristics of a cold-blooded striker.

With a left foot hook, he pulls out an angle, then with his right foot, he curls the shot into the far corner.

The ball arced beautifully, struck the inside of the far post, and bounced into the net.

4-1!

This goal completely sealed the victory.

Professor Wenger's gaze fell on Yan Yuan.

Although his beloved disciple was still active, his brows showed some signs of fatigue from the long journey.

In the 65th minute, during a dead ball situation, the fourth official raised the substitution board: Saka replaces Yan Yuan.

Yan Yuan jogged off the field, his face bearing a smile of lingering enjoyment and beads of sweat.

He took off his shin guards, revealing his well-defined calf muscles.

Professor Wenger came forward, extended his hand and shook his hand firmly, then gently patted his back with his other hand, his voice gentle and concerned.

"You're always so outstanding, kid. You can rest for a couple of days now. The UEFA Nations League is about to start, so don't think about anything related to football these two days."

"Definitely, Coach. You need to rest well for a few days after this game. I heard from Assistant Coach Mr. Boulder that you've been working late into the night a lot lately." Yan Yuan nodded in agreement and asked the professor with concern.

Recently, Wenger has indeed been working overtime very frequently, often not getting home until 10 or 11 pm.

Because of their winning streak, Wenger and his coaching staff have been studying tactics late into the night in recent days in order to maintain this hard-won advantage.

"That's me devising tactics for you, you know, son. I'm 70 years old, and as an old man, I don't have that much energy left," Professor Wenger replied to his beloved student with a smile, his eyes full of kindness.

"You still need to get plenty of rest, Coach. Sleep is important for older people..."

Yan Yuan and the professor watched the game from the sidelines while chatting.

After Saka replaced the right winger, he continued to attack Fulham's defense.

Just before the final whistle, he successfully assisted Aubameyang to score.

The final score was 5-1!

Arsenal secured a comfortable three points with a resounding away victory.

Almost simultaneously, at Stamford Bridge Stadium on the other side of London, another highly anticipated match came to a close.

Manchester City will travel to face fourth-placed Chelsea.

This match, which was seen as a crucial battle in which Manchester City could potentially close some of the goal difference gap, ended in a bloody defeat for the resilient Chelsea!

"90 minutes of intense battle have ended! Chelsea have fought back to draw 1-1 with Manchester City at Stamford Bridge!" The commentator's voice still echoed.

Reporters rapidly typed on their keyboards to update the real-time standings.

Arsenal: 8 wins in 8 games, 24 points!

Manchester City: 7 wins and 1 draw in 8 games, 22 points!

Boosted by a resounding 5-1 away victory against Fulham

Arsenal have firmly secured the top spot, leading in points, goals scored, and goal difference.

Chelsea's ironclad defense inadvertently cleared away one of Arsenal's biggest obstacles.

The London teams collectively defended against foreign enemies.

……

The curtain was about to rise on the international match days.

England, Spain, Germany, France, Switzerland...

Just before heading to the national team training camp, during a brief one or two-day break, the entire Premier League seemed to set the tone for Arsenal's recent perfect performance.

Mid-season reviews from major media outlets are now available.

The headlines are almost entirely monopolized by gunmen in red and white!

The Times sports section ran a sensational headline: "The Invincible Armada Returns? Arsenal Crush Top Teams with 8-Game Winning Streak!" The accompanying photo showed Yan Yuan dribbling past an opponent at Fulham's home ground. The article detailed Arsenal's terrifying statistics on both ends of the pitch: an average of 3.25 goals per game in the league, and an unbeaten run to date.

ESPN's Premier League column took a data analysis approach, listing the candidates for Premier League Player of the Year after eight rounds, with Yan Yuan at the top of the list by a wide margin.

A more direct proof is the official Premier League Team of the Month list for October:

• Goalkeeper: Martinez (Arsenal)

• Defenders: Luke Shaw (Manchester United), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Harry Maguire (Leicester City), Achraf Hakimi (Arsenal)

• Midfielders: Rodri (Arsenal), Kante (Chelsea), Rice (West Ham United)

• Forwards: Rashford (Manchester United), Aubameyang (Arsenal), Yan Yuan (Arsenal)

Of the 11 players on the list, five are from Arsenal: Martin, Achraf, Rodri, Yan Yuan, and Aubameyang.

This is almost a complete central axis!

The media praised: "Arsenal's five-man group has formed the sharpest spear and the strongest shield in the league!"

Martinez made several brilliant saves to keep the goal intact, Achraf bulldozed down the right flank like a bulldozer, Rodri's long passes were the precise triggers for his attacks, and Aubameyang's finishing instincts remained deadly up front.

Yan Yuan, on the other hand, is that gleaming, cold blade hanging over the heads of all his opponents!

The brilliance of this sharp blade is evident in the selection of young players.

It has long surpassed the categories of "Best Newcomer" and "Rising Star," soaring straight to the heavens.

All media outlets are marveling at Yan Yuan's offensive statistics:

Yan Yuan was only 18 years old.

They delivered a terrifying record in 10 high-intensity matches across 8 Premier League rounds and 2 Champions League group stage matches:

• Premier League: 12 goals, 6 assists, averaging 2.25 goal contributions per game! Top scorer and goal involvement leader!

• Champions League: 6 goals, 2 assists, almost securing a knockout stage spot after just two rounds of the group stage, top scorer!

• Total: 18 goals, 8 assists, 26 direct goal involvements, 2.6 goal contributions per game!

The Guardian used a stunning headline: "Gunners No. 7 under the skies: Yan Yuan creates a Golden Boot tsunami in England!" The article recounted his miraculous achievements with Hoffenheim last season.

Last season, Yan Yuan, at the age of 17, won the Bundesliga and Champions League Golden Boots.

At that time, people might have thought it was a combination of "platform", "system" and "the explosive potential of rookies".

The article states,

"When Yan arrived in the Premier League with an unprecedented £1.58 million transfer fee, when he represented Arsenal in the Champions League... when the whole world was watching with scrutiny, thinking he would hit the 'rookie wall'."

When it was thought he would experience ups and downs due to adaptation... he delivered a series of devastating performances with braces in two consecutive Premier League matches, two goals and one assist against Tottenham, and an epic four-goal haul against Young Boys.

This completely shattered all doubts!

Meanwhile, there is even more exciting news.

A FIFA spokesperson confirmed this.

The video of Yan Yuan's difficult "backflip shot" goal against Young Boys Bern has been officially included and has become one of the nominees for the Puskás Award!

The award is open to all professional leagues worldwide, and the final results will be announced at the FIFA annual awards ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland in December.

Major European sports media outlets have reported this news.

Marca commented: "The significance of this goal lies not only in its aesthetic impact, but also in the fact that it was an inhuman feat accomplished by an 18-year-old on the top stage! It perfectly exemplifies the limits of human football skill in terms of courage, imagination, physical coordination, and the fusion of technique!"

Bild newspaper stated, "Yan Yuan's goal has swept the globe and will make him one of the most talked-about and legendary contenders in the history of the Puskás Award."

The Puskás Award nomination is like a distant but brilliant light, while the pursuit of the Premier League and Champions League Golden Boots continues.

At 18, Yan Yuan's body was not filled with the restlessness often associated with teenagers, but rather with an extremely clear core.

At its core lies his irrepressible desire for the championship trophy.