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

In December, the Premier League has reached its 16th round, with Arsenal facing the tough Burnley away from home.

It was not a glamorous match, but it still showcased the Gunners' resilience and efficiency in the depths of winter.

Arsenal secured the victory before the final whistle thanks to Aubameyang's first-half goal, Lacazette's second-half goal as a substitute, and Yan Yuan's assist.

Arsenal secured a valuable 2-0 victory in this match, taking three points from the chilly Lancashire.

On the leaderboard, the Cannon team still firmly holds the first place.

As the final whistle blew, Yan Yuan and his teammates high-fived in celebration, their faces showing both exhaustion and satisfaction at the victory.

However, his journey was not over.

After only one day of rest, Yan Yuan bid farewell to his teammates who were preparing to return to London and embarked on a journey to Turin, Italy, alone.

The European Golden Boy award ceremony awaits him in this historic automobile city.

……

The Golden Boy Award ceremony was held in an old building filled with artistic atmosphere.

Compared to the global attention and star-studded Golden Globe Awards, the atmosphere at the Golden Boy Awards was more relaxed and youthful, as everyone there was Yan Yuan's peers, all roughly the same age.

The nominees are all among the most dazzling U21 stars in European football over the past season: De Ligt, Alexander-Arnold, Felix...

Their young faces were brimming with talent and vitality.

Yan Yuan's appearance still attracted everyone's attention.

He wore a well-tailored dark suit, stood tall, and had a calm and confident smile on his face.

Having experienced the Golden Globe Awards ceremony, he appeared more composed and dignified.

He embraced and exchanged pleasantries with several familiar young talents, including De Ligt and Felix, in a harmonious atmosphere.

When the presenter announced the name of the final winner, there was no suspense.

"The winner of the 2018 European Golden Boy award is Yan Yuan!"

"Wow—!" A burst of enthusiastic applause erupted instantly.

Accompanying the applause were countless gazes filled with admiration, envy, and blessings.

This result was widely expected after the Kopa Award.

Yan Yuan smiled as he stood up, waved to those around him, and then walked steadily onto the podium.

He accepted the Golden Boy trophy, the highest honor for the younger generation in European football, from the guests.

He walked to the microphone, his voice clear and strong:

"Thank you! Thank you everyone! It's a great honor to receive this award! Thank you to Tuttosport, thank you to all the judges for their recognition! Thank you to my club Arsenal, thank you to my coach Professor Wenger, and thank you to my teammates! Without their support and help, I wouldn't be standing here."

His speech was concise and sincere, carrying the unique vigor and humility of a young person.

He didn't dwell too much on the past, but rather looked to the future:

"The Golden Boy award is an affirmation of young players, but more importantly, it's an encouragement. I know there's still a huge gap between me and those great predecessors. I will continue to train hard, remain humble, keep learning, and strive to win more honors for the club and the national team in the future! Thank you everyone!"

He raised the trophy with a bright smile, and once again, enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.

Yan Yuan's name was officially engraved in the Hall of Fame of European Golden Boys.

After the awards ceremony, he did not choose to tour Turin, nor did he fly back to London immediately.

He checked into the hotel that the club had arranged in advance.

Back in his hotel room, he took off his suit and changed into comfortable clothes.

He carefully placed the Golden Boy trophy on the table, glanced at it, and a smile appeared on his lips, but his eyes quickly returned to calm.

He opened his laptop, pulled up the Juventus match video, and began to study it intently.

For Yan Yuan, the glory of the awards ceremony belongs to the past.

Two days later, at the Juventus Stadium, an even more important battle awaited him: the final round of the Champions League group stage, an away match against Serie A champions Juventus!

Although Arsenal have already qualified for the knockout stage, this match is crucial for determining who tops the group.

Moreover, playing at Juventus' home ground against Cristiano Ronaldo's Bianconeri is a tough battle that cannot be lost!

That evening, the main Arsenal squad also arrived in Turin and checked into the same hotel.

When Yan Yuan's teammates saw him, they all congratulated him.

"Hey! Golden Boy! Congratulations!" Aubameyang smiled and gave him a hug.

"Yan! That's fantastic! Well deserved!" Ramsey patted him on the shoulder.

"Yan, you look even more handsome than I have in just a few days," Ashraf teased.

Yan Yuan smiled and responded to everyone's congratulations, but the topic quickly shifted to the upcoming competition.

"How's it going, Yan? Is the weather in Turin alright?" Wenger patted Yan Yuan on the shoulder and asked.

"Not bad, Coach. The weather here is much more comfortable than in London," Yan Yuan replied with a smile.

"Juventus has been in good form lately, and Ronaldo seems to be in hot form as well, Yan..." Professor and Yan Yuan chatted as they walked.

"Coach, I watched the video. Their defense on the left flank might be a bit problematic. This is an opportunity for me..." Yan Yuan shared his observation.

His teammates also gathered around and began discussing tactical details.

The joy of receiving the award was quickly replaced by the tension and focus before the big battle.

Professor Wenger also called a brief tactical meeting with the whole team, further emphasizing defensive discipline and counter-attacking efficiency.

For the next two days, the entire Arsenal team was immersed in a tense atmosphere of preparation.

They conducted targeted training at a temporary training ground in Turin, practicing defensive formations and simulating counter-attack tactics.

Yan Yuan was extremely focused during training, and he felt that he was in very good condition.

……

Two days later, at the Juventus Stadium.

The modern stadium was packed, with black and white flags billowing like waves.

The shouts of "Forza Juve!" were deafening.

Fans of the Serie A champions are hoping to finish the group stage with a victory and secure the top spot in the group.

The Arsenal players felt immense pressure as soon as they stepped onto the pitch.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Dybala, Mandzukic, Pjanic...

Juventus boasts a star-studded squad.

Wenger fielded his strongest lineup for this match: Martin in goal; Cancelo, Pepe, Kolasinac, and Hakimi in defense; Rodri, Ramsey, and Odegaard in midfield; and Yan Yuan, Aubameyang, and Lacazette up front. The objective was clear: a solid defense and efficient counter-attacks.

At the start of the match, Juventus, taking advantage of their home ground and their strong individual abilities, launched a fierce attack on Arsenal.

Cristiano Ronaldo was exceptionally active on the left wing, frequently cutting inside to shoot; Dybala orchestrated attacks from the center; and Mandzukic acted as a pivot in the penalty area.

Arsenal's defense is under immense pressure.

However, Juventus's relentless attack also exposed their weaknesses.

Their left-back position.

Two weeks ago, Juventus' starting left-back Alex Sandro was sidelined for at least three weeks due to injury, and De Sciglio replaced him.

De Sciglio's attacking ability is decent, but his defensive solidity and one-on-one ability are far inferior to Sandro's.

Arsenal keenly grasped this point.

In the 28th minute, Juventus' attack in the attacking third failed, and the ball was intercepted by Rodri in midfield.

He looked up and saw that Juventus' left flank defense was weak, and De Sciglio had not yet returned to his position after his forward run.

Rodri turned and stopped the ball, took a step to adjust, squeezed past the Juventus players who were closing in, used his strong core strength to stabilize his body, and then delivered a long pass.

"Rodri makes a long pass to Yan Yuan! An opportunity!" the commentator exclaimed.

Yan Yuan launched himself like an arrow released from a bow, using his astonishing explosive power to instantly shake off Bonucci, who was trying to cover him! He went to the meeting alone!

He dribbled the ball into the left side of the penalty area.

Facing Szczesny's attack.

"Shoot!!!"

Yan Yuan did not choose the conventional method of shooting at a far angle.

He observed Szczesny's movements, noting that Szczesny's center of gravity was slightly shifted towards the near post, and the angle at which Bonucci blocked the shot!

Yan Yuan adjusted his footing, planted his foot firmly, leaned his body slightly to the left, tightened the arch of his left foot, aimed at the far corner of the goal, and delivered a curling shot with just the right power and arc!

The ball spun intensely, tracing a beautiful arc!

Bypassing Bonucci's outstretched arm to block his fingertips.

It also bypassed Szczesny's diving save and precisely nestled into the top left corner of the goal.

"GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOALLLLL!!!" the commentator roared instantly. "Goal!!! Arsenal 1-0 Juventus! Yan Yuan! A brilliant curling shot! A perfect arc! The corner! Absolutely the corner! Rodri's precise pass! Yan Yuan's calm finish! He exploited the weakness in Juventus' left flank! De Sciglio's defense was a step too slow!"

The gunmen's expeditionary force's red and white scarves fluttered wildly.

Yan Yuan excitedly rushed to the corner flag area and slid down to celebrate, and his teammates rushed to hug him wildly.

In the second half, Juventus intensified their attack after conceding a goal.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Dybala took turns attacking Arsenal's defense, but Arsenal's defense was well-organized, with Martin making several excellent saves, including denying Dybala's shot and keeping the goal intact.

In the 55th minute, Arsenal launched a quick counter-attack. Rodri intercepted the ball in the backfield and delivered a precise long pass to Lacazette on the left flank.

Lacazette dribbled inside, drawing the attention of Chiellini and Bonucci.

Instead of seeking credit, he used the inside of his foot to deliver a well-placed cross, the ball rolling quickly along the grass towards the edge of the penalty area.

Yan Yuan's tall and strong body couldn't stop him.

He pushed aside the defender, and Bentancur chased after him while pulling at his jersey, but was tripped by Yan Yuan's outstretched leg.

After getting rid of the ball, Yan Yuan ran forward, and with a gentle flick of his right instep, the ball obediently changed direction and rolled towards him.

At the same time, he turned his body and executed a behind-the-back lob over his opponent, separating the ball from the player, and then turned and brushed past Chiellini, who was trying to tackle him.

As he turned, Yan Yuan was also pulling on Chiellini's jersey, causing him to lose his balance.

After getting past the defense again, he faced goalkeeper Szczesny directly.

Yan Yuan had already broken into the restricted area.

Observing Szczesny's movements, he was launching an attack, and the angle for blocking the goal was already taking shape.

Yan Yuan adjusted his footing, planted his foot firmly, aimed the instep of his right foot at the bottom right corner of the goal, and unleashed a low shot with impeccable power and angle.

The ball, skimming the grass, snaked around Szczesny's outstretched leg and rolled precisely into the bottom right corner of the goal.

"GOOOOOOOOOALLLLLLL!!!!" The commentators went completely wild! "A brace!!! Yan! A calm shot! Lacazette's selfless assist! Yan Yuan! He's dominated the game! Arsenal 2-0 Juventus!"

Juventus fans stared in disbelief at the scoreboard.

Yan Yuan spread his arms and roared to the sky, and his teammates surrounded him again.

Two goals, two different methods, but equally deadly.

His impeccable performance completely shattered Juventus' defense.

As the match neared its end, Juventus players lost their composure, and their defense became even more vulnerable.

In the 85th minute, Arsenal won a corner kick, and Ødegaard delivered a high-quality corner kick with his left foot.

Yan Yuan, Cancelo, Pepe, and others employed chaotic tactics, shoving and hugging to create opportunities for Aubameyang.

Aubameyang was in the best position. He overpowered Bonucci, who was marking him, and leaped high to deliver a powerful header!

"Headline! Aubameyang!!!" the commentator shouted.

The ball hurtled towards the goal like a cannonball, and goalkeeper Szczesny couldn't react in time; the ball went into the net!

"GOOOOOOOOOOALLL!!!" 3-0, Arsenal secured the victory, with Aubameyang adding the finishing touch.

Arsenal ultimately secured a resounding 3-0 victory over Juventus away from home.