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

London, Emirates Stadium.

Today is Arsenal's home game against Liverpool.

In the stands, waves of red and white surged endlessly.

The giant TIFO for the new season slowly unfolds.

The image depicts an Arsenal crest knight in armor, holding a lance and poised to strike.

Today's match is not just a clash between two top teams.

It's still a head-on clash between two different football philosophies and two young German coaches.

Nagelsmann's precision machinery versus Klopp's heavy metal storm.

Both of them are well-known "German-style coaches".

On a grander scale, this match could even determine who will be the future head coach of the German national team.

Before the match, when asked by reporters about his thoughts on Arsenal this season...

Liverpool's right-back, the crown prince Trent Alexander-Arnold, answered reporters' questions with his usual confidence, even nonchalance, as he spoke.

"Arsenal? Yes, they are very strong, and their results last season speak for themselves."

But this match is a good opportunity for us to test the depth of our squad. There is pressure, of course, but not too much. We performed very well in the first two rounds, and our recent training has been excellent.

Then, the reporter asked the next question.

What do you think of Theo Hernandez, Arsenal's new left-back this season?

This is a very valuable question because Theo is directly matched up against Arnold.

Arnold thought for a moment, then answered.

"Every player who comes to the Premier League needs time to adapt. The pace and physicality here are unique. I don't think their new left-back will cause me too much trouble right away, and I'm not afraid to go up against him."

These words, quickly spread through the media, added fuel to the fire in this highly anticipated battle.

Inside the players' tunnel, players lined up on both sides.

Yan Yuan's gaze calmly swept over the Liverpool players opposite him: Van Dijk, Salah, Mane, and Arnold, who had made bold statements before the match.

Yan Yuan saw Arnold's interview.

He can actually understand Arnold.

After all, he is the true "Liverpool crown prince," and he has performed quite well for both club and country.

So it's not surprising that you would get that kind of answer.

Yan Yuan still quietly emphasized it to Theo.

"Theo, when you're matched up against Arnold, if you encounter any problems, immediately move the ball out of play. Our midfield will be there to support you."

Theo replied, "Understood, Captain, I'll keep an eye on him."

After answering, Theo took a deep breath.

The young Frenchman's face didn't reveal much expression, but his clenched fists betrayed his inner turmoil.

He had obviously seen Arnold's interview as well.

"Beep—!"

With a crisp whistle from the referee, the match officially began amidst cheers.

The match started with a high-speed, high-intensity pace of competition.

Klopp's Liverpool continued their signature high-pressing attack, attempting to stifle Arsenal's backline from the very first second.

Nagelsmann's Arsenal were clearly well-prepared. They didn't rush to find the striker through long passes, but instead relied on the frequent dropping back of the two defensive midfielders, Rodri and Rice, to receive the ball.

And the calm passing between center-backs Pepe and Saliba allowed them to advance layer by layer, breaking through the opponent's pressure.

The game was deadlocked for the first 10 minutes.

The ball was mostly passed around in the midfield battles between the two sides, making it difficult to smoothly develop into the attacking third.

Yan Yuan was closely marked on the right flank by Liverpool's left-back Robertson and midfielder Wijnaldum, making it difficult for him to comfortably receive the ball.

On Liverpool's side, Salah tried to take on Hakimi one-on-one on the left wing, but he didn't gain much advantage.

This is a typical tactical game.

Klopp and Nagelsmann, both German coaches, are extremely familiar with each other's tactics and have made targeted adjustments in the details.

Liverpool tried to disrupt Arsenal's midfield and attack with relentless running and interceptions, especially limiting Ødegaard's performance;

Arsenal, on the other hand, neutralized Liverpool's attacks by maintaining their overall formation and having numerical advantages in certain areas, while looking for opportunities for quick transitions.

In the 15th minute, Arsenal finally launched a decent attack.

After successfully intercepting Fabinho in midfield, Rodri quickly passed the ball to Yan Yuan, who had dropped back.

With his back to the direction of the attack, Yan Yuan used a deft pull-back turn to get rid of Henderson's close marking.

He then delivered a penetrating through ball, finding Aubameyang who had broken the offside trap and made a run into the penalty area!

"Yan Yuan delivered a beautiful through ball! Aubameyang is on the receiving end! The opportunity is about to come!" the commentator exclaimed.

The entire Emirates Stadium crowd instantly stood up.

Aubameyang used his speed to get past Liverpool's last defender, creating a half-chance opportunity.

He adjusted his stance, preparing to shoot!

However, in that split second, a tall red figure caught up and arrived in place like lightning!

It's Van Dijk!

The Dutch center-back demonstrated his world-class recovery speed and defensive positioning; he did not make blind tackles but instead utilized his physical advantages.

Just as Aubameyang was about to shoot, he made an extremely precise and clean sliding tackle to block the ball out of bounds!

Aubameyang lost possession.

"Van Dijk gave Aubameyang no chance. When facing equally tall center forwards, Van Dijk is always the one with the biggest advantage!" the commentator exclaimed.

Aubameyang held his head in disappointment.

This is a top-level match, where opportunities are fleeting and defenses are rock solid.

As the game progressed, the battle for midfield intensified.

The defensive midfield duo of Rice and Rodri engaged in a fierce battle with Liverpool's Henderson, Fabinho, and Wijnaldum.

Rice's coverage and wide-ranging interceptions, along with Rodri's excellent positioning and passing, repeatedly thwarted Liverpool's usual central penetration.

Liverpool's midfielders' powerful running ability and physical strength also made it extremely difficult for Arsenal to organize their passing.

Today's match can be described as follows.

Arsenal and Liverpool are like two experienced, high-flying heavyweight boxers.

They were engaged in a close-quarters battle of attrition in the center of the ring, with neither able to deliver a fatal blow.

Both sides can only try to seize the opportunity of the other's slightest mistake.

However, the turning point of the game often occurs on the seemingly calm flanks.

In the 28th minute, everyone's attention was drawn to Arsenal's left flank.

There, Theo and Arnold's conversation subtly escalated.

Liverpool launched a quick counter-attack after winning possession in their own half. After a few passes, the ball reached Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was unmarked on the right flank.

Arnold habitually stops the ball, looks up to survey the attacking third, and prepares to deliver his signature long pass.

He may still be basking in the pre-match complacency that "the Premier League needs time to adapt," believing he has plenty of time to handle the ball.

However, he was wrong!

And it's wildly wrong!

Less than two seconds after he touched the ball.

A red and white figure, like a cheetah hunting its prey, charged at full speed from the side and rear!

Theo's acceleration is astonishing even in the Premier League.

He closed the distance to the minimum in just a few steps!

Arnold felt a strong sense of pressure coming from behind him and tried to accelerate or change direction, but it was too late.

Theo didn't give him any chance to showcase his skills at all!

Using his stronger body and greater momentum, he forcefully squeezed in from the side and rear like a small tank!

Arnold is a full five centimeters shorter than Bitow.

Moreover, his weight and core strength were clearly inferior to Theo's powerful impact.

Arnold's body swayed, and he instantly lost control of the ball!

"Theo went straight for the ball! He went head-to-head with Arnold! Arnold couldn't handle Theo's strong pressing and lost possession!" The commentator's voice suddenly rose.

This was not a skillful steal, but a pure, savage crushing of power!

Theo responded to Arnold's pre-match comments in the most direct way.

After successfully intercepting the ball, Theo didn't hesitate at all.

He seized the opportunity when Liverpool's defense was not yet fully in position during the transition from defense to attack, and delivered a low cross to the young center-back Saliba who was making a run into the middle.

The entire offensive transition was breathtakingly fast.

Saliba immediately passed the ball to Rodri after receiving it.

The Spanish defensive midfielder demonstrated his vision; instead of making a short pass, he looked up to observe the situation before delivering a precise long pass. The ball arced beautifully and found Yan Yuan, who was making a high-speed run down the right flank!

Yan Yuan perfectly controlled the ball with his chest, with Robertson quickly retreating to defend beside him.

But Yan Yuan didn't give him a chance to get close!

He first feigned a cut towards the inside, tricking Robertson into shifting his weight, and then suddenly flicked the ball outward with the outside of his right foot, instantly launching his attack!

He shook off the defense in one step.

His absolute speed was on full display at this moment!

"Yan Yuan has the ball! Wijnaldum is chasing, but he can't catch up. Yan Yuan just overtakes him with his speed! Liverpool is in danger!" the commentator shouted.

Yan Yuan dribbled the ball down the right flank, charging forward like a wild horse.

Liverpool's midfielders desperately tracked back.

But strangely, the distance between them kept increasing.

In the blink of an eye, he had dribbled the ball to the right edge of Liverpool's penalty area.

Center-back Matip had to step up to block Yan Yuan's inside cut-in route.

Just when everyone thought Yan Yuan would continue to break through or cross the ball, he unexpectedly slowed down and adjusted his position.

This change in rhythm was extremely clever, causing Matip's attempt to intercept to miss completely.

Immediately afterwards, about 25 yards from the goal, Yan Yuan made no adjustments and directly raised his right foot, using the instep of his foot to strike the lower middle part of the ball.

boom!

A dull yet crisp popping sound.

The ball barely spun after leaving the ground, hurtling towards the far corner of the goal in a straight and deadly trajectory.

The ball is moving at an astonishing speed!

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson made a desperate dive to the side, his body fully extended, but Yan Yuan's shot was too tricky in angle and full of power.

The ball whistled past his fingertips and slammed into the top left corner of the net!

"GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!! The deadlock has finally been broken!!! Yan Yuan! World-class goal! An unparalleled world-class goal!" The commentator's roar echoed through the sky.

"Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool! A classic counter-attack, a stunning long-range shot! Yan Yuan! He has once again proven why he is one of the most fearsome attackers on the planet!"

After scoring the goal, Yan Yuan did not choose to celebrate alone.

He turned around excitedly, opened his arms, and ran first towards Theo, the one who initiated the attack!

He gave his teammate, who had laid the foundation for the goal with a tough tackle, a tight hug and patted him hard on the back.

Then, he called out to Rodri, who had sprinted all the way from midfield to celebrate.

The three of them ran together toward the stands near the corner flag area.

Amid the frenzied shouts of tens of thousands of fans, Yan Yuan stood in the middle, with Theo on his left arm and Rodri on his right.

The three of them put their arms around each other's shoulders, ran towards the stands to celebrate, and roared in victory!

This scene is full of power, unity, and youthful exuberance.

All the tension and pressure on Theo's face had vanished, replaced by a sense of ecstatic release and pride in proving himself.

Rodri roared, basking in the joy of his team's victory.

This goal and celebration completely ignited the Emirates Stadium!

For the remainder of the first half, Liverpool attempted a comeback, but Arsenal remained united and gave their opponents no further chances.

When the referee blew the whistle to end the first half.

Arsenal 1:0 Liverpool.

Yan Yuan and his teammates high-fived each other and headed towards the players' tunnel.

Nagelsmann high-fived each player on the sidelines, a satisfied look on his face.

Klopp, on the other hand, looked serious as he strode quickly toward the locker room, needing to make adjustments during halftime.