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

Chapter 325 The sky over North London is red and white.

The Emirates Stadium has never been like this.

It turned into an erupting volcano before the competition even started.

This was originally a derby match that took place every year.

But no year has ever been as exciting as today.

Arsenal players and fans still remember this vividly.

Because not long ago, the winning goal that was cruelly disallowed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was like a poisonous thorn, deeply embedded in the hearts of every Arsenal fan.

At this moment, the desire for revenge transformed into a deafening roar.

When the Tottenham players stepped onto the pitch to warm up, they were instantly engulfed by a deafening chorus of boos and insults.

"Thieves! You stole our victory!"

"VAR's lackey! A disgrace!"

"Kane, are you ready to roll back to North London?"

Various hostile and creative banners were waved in the stands, the most eye-catching of which depicted a referee wearing the Tottenham Hotspur logo, holding a card that read "Invalid" with the word "THIEVES" in large letters below.

The die-hard fans in the south stand led more than 60,000 people in the stadium, constantly assaulting the eardrums and nerves of the away team players with their unified and rhythmic chants.

This atmosphere is less like a football match and more like the prelude to a permitted, civilized war.

Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor also had to raise his voice so that viewers could hear him clearly.

"Good afternoon, welcome to the Emirates Stadium! My God, listen to this sound! I've commentated on countless North London derbies, but today's atmosphere is definitely one of the most intense ever! The controversial refereeing decisions in the last match have clearly brought the anger of Arsenal players and fans to a fever pitch! Gary, today is destined to be anything but peaceful."

His partner, Gary Neville, responded with a hint of excitement in his voice.

"Without a doubt, Martin. Hatred is the catalyst for the derby. Look at the Arsenal players' eyes, they were filled with murderous intent from the warm-up."

Especially their captain Yan Yuan, I bet that the core of Coach Nagelsmann's pre-match pep talk was definitely the word "revenge".

For Tottenham, they've entered the lions' den; Pochettino must find a way to get his team through this opening storm.

The camera focused on the two head coaches on the sidelines.

Nagelsmann, dressed in a well-fitting black down jacket, stood with his hands in his pockets, watching the field expressionlessly. But his slightly raised chin and tightly pursed lips revealed his inner determination and belief in victory.

On the other side, Pochettino remained as serious as ever.

With a slight frown, he kept calling out to the players on the field, signaling them to stay calm, clearly aware of the impending storm.

The whistle blows, and the battle begins!

Arsenal went into a frenzy from the very first second.

They pressed the Tottenham players with the ball like a pack of hungry cheetahs.

Once the ball moves through Tottenham's backfield, it will immediately be surrounded by two or three Arsenal players.

"Arsenal are like a fully heated engine today!" Martin Tyler exclaimed. "Starting with Aubameyang up front, the whole team is pressing! Look at this, Rice! Beautiful tackle! He and Rodri have built a moving wall in midfield, making it very difficult for Tottenham to organize effective attacks through the midfield."

Gary Neville added.

"The most terrifying one is Yan Yuan! Look at his movement. He is nominally a right winger, but his range of activity covers the entire midfield and forward area! In that defensive play just now, he chased all the way back from the right flank to the corner of his own penalty area, helping Ashraf to double-team Son Heung-min and successfully clearing the ball out of bounds!"

This defensive attitude and coverage area are phenomenal for an attacking midfielder! Tottenham's ball movement from their own half was in dire straits, and Kane could barely touch the ball.

For the first ten minutes of the match, the game was completely dominated by Arsenal.

Tottenham were under immense pressure and could only manage sporadic long passes to Kane, but with little effect.

The cheers from the fans grew louder and louder, applauding every press and every successful defensive play by the team.

In the 15th minute, Tottenham center-back Toby Alderweireld was pressured by Aubameyang in the backfield and hastily passed the ball to Davinson Sanchez next to him.

However, the passing power was slightly insufficient.

With his keen sense of smell, Upamecano pounced like lightning, making a precise sliding tackle to steal the ball!

"Upamecano intercepted the ball! A great chance for Arsenal!" Martin Tyler shouted.

Upamecano quickly got up and, without hesitation, passed the ball directly to Rodri, who had dropped back to receive it.

Rodri had a moment to observe when he saw Tottenham's defensive midfielder Moussa Sissoko lunging towards him.

Meanwhile, Ashraf on the right flank has already made a high-speed forward run, with a huge gap around him!

Rodri displayed his composure.

He first feinted, pretending to pass to Madison in the middle, which fooled Sissoko's center of gravity.

He then delivered a low diagonal pass with the outside of his right foot, and the ball accurately found Ashraf, who was sprinting along the right sideline!

"Rodri's move was brilliant! He fooled Sissoko and is now on the right! Ashraf has come up!"

After Achraf received the ball, Tottenham's left-back Danny Rose quickly moved forward to block him.

Just then, Yan Yuan quickly put on the inner sleeve and pointed to the front of him.

Ashraf understood immediately, gently pushing the ball to Yan Yuan, while he himself sprinted forward without hesitation.

Yan Yuan didn't even stop the ball.

While running, he used the inside of his right foot to smoothly pass the ball back to the advancing Ashraf!

"A wall pass! Beautiful! A great combination between Ashraf and Yan Yuan! The two of them always create wonderful chemistry on the right wing," the commentator exclaimed.

This simple and efficient one-two pass completely broke through Rose's defense.

Achraf caught up with the ball near the byline, while Yan Yuan had already cut inside to the edge of the penalty area.

Instead of crossing, Achraf Hakimi passed the ball back in a triangular pass to the edge of the penalty area!

The ball rolled towards Yan Yuan's direction again.

Alderweireld quickly moved forward to block Yan Yuan's shooting angle.

However, Yan Yuan demonstrated his world-class ball intelligence and ball-handling skills.

He did not attempt to stop the ball or adjust his position.

Because that would miss the opportunity to win the battle.

Especially in such a crucial derby match, a bit more courage is needed.

Just as the ball rolled in front of him...

Using the momentum of running, Yan Yuan planted his left foot firmly, tilted his body slightly, and swung his right leg!

He made a feint.

Just as the feint ended.

At this moment, his left-footed shot gained concealment and the best shooting angle!

As Yan Yuan leaned to the right, he used the inside of his left foot to curl a beautiful arc ball.

The ball, spinning intensely, traced an elegant rainbow, just circling Alderweireld's outstretched leg, heading straight for the far corner of the goal!

Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris made a diving save, his fingertips almost touching the ball, but Yan Yuan's shot was just too tricky.

The ball grazed the bottom edge of the crossbar and slammed into the side netting!

"Gooooooooooooooooal!!! Yan Yuan!!!" Martin Tyler's roar echoed through the microphone to every household. "A world-class goal! An unparalleled cut-in shot! Goal! In the 15th minute, Arsenal lead Tottenham Hotspur 1-0! This was a classic Arsenal counter-attack, from interception to passing to the final strike, all executed flawlessly! And the finisher was their captain! He ignited the Emirates Stadium with a left-footed curling shot!"

The entire Emirates Stadium erupted in wild celebrations.

The sound almost lifted the roof off.

After scoring, Yan Yuan didn't run around much. Instead, he rushed to the camera on the sidelines, his eyes wide open, roared at the camera, grabbed his jersey, and pointed at the team badge on his chest.

He wanted to unleash all the anger and frustration he had accumulated from the previous match against Tottenham.

Teammates surged in from all directions, with Saka being the first to jump onto his back. Rhodes excitedly ruffled his hair, and everyone surrounded him in a wild celebration.

Nagelsmann, standing on the sidelines, was also unable to remain calm.

He excitedly rushed out of the coaching bench, pumping his fists repeatedly, and hugged the assistant coach tightly.

Pochettino, on the other hand, looked ashen-faced.

He shouted angrily onto the field, clearly extremely dissatisfied with how easily his team lost possession and conceded a goal.

After taking the lead, Arsenal did not play conservatively and continued their high-pressing style of play.

Tottenham attempted a counterattack, but their attack was poorly organized.

In the 25th minute, Tottenham had their best chance of the first half.

Son Heung-min used his individual skills to break through Achraf Hakimi's defense on the left wing and delivered a low cross.

Harry Kane displayed his top-class striker instinct, getting ahead of Saliba and sliding in to shoot.

"Kane's chance!" commentator Martin Taylor exclaimed.

The ball headed straight for the near corner of the goal.

At this critical moment, Arsenal goalkeeper Emmy Martinez made a dramatic save.

He reacted quickly, landing sideways and using his leg to block Kane's close-range shot, sending it out of bounds.

"A great save! Martinez! He saved Arsenal!" Gary Neville exclaimed. "Kane actually played very well, but Martinez was even better. Clearly, he was also infected by the home atmosphere today."

Just when everyone thought Kane's goal had failed.

Tottenham players immediately surrounded the referee, complaining that Saliba had pulled Kane when he took the shot.

Kane protested angrily to the referee, while Pochettino also protested vehemently next to the fourth official on the sidelines.

VAR then intervened to investigate.

The air in the Emirates Stadium seemed to freeze instantly, everyone staring intently at the big screen.

Replays showed that Saliba's hand did make contact with Kane, but the movement was very slight, and whether it was sufficient to award a penalty is highly controversial.

After a lengthy review, VAR finally confirmed that no penalty foul was awarded!

"Boo—!" The huge boos and cheers from the home crowd mingled together, echoing throughout the stadium.

Arsenal fans breathed a sigh of relief, while Tottenham's players and managers were even more furious.

This controversial ruling further heightened the tension of the game.

In the 35th minute, Tottenham's corner kick attack failed, and the ball was cleared out of the penalty area by Arsenal.

James Maddison received the second ball near the halfway line and astutely observed that a huge gap had appeared in Tottenham's defense after they launched a massive attack.

Yan Yuan, however, had already started moving like a ghost, hovering on the edge of the offside line.

Maddison didn't miss the fleeting opportunity, delivering a surgical through ball that pierced through Tottenham's defense, which had failed to create an offside trap.

"Madison plays a through ball to Yan Yuan! Yan Yuan is offside! He's one-on-one with the goalkeeper!" Martin Tyler's voice rose again.

Yan Yuan understood perfectly, and his perfectly timed start allowed him to shake off all the defenders.

He was like a red lightning bolt, piercing straight into the heart of Tottenham.

This creates an absolute one-on-one situation!

Lorry had no choice but to abandon the goal and attack.

Facing the experienced French goalkeeper, Yan Yuan demonstrated his exceptional football intelligence and composure.

He didn't choose to take a powerful shot, nor did he make any moves too early.

He dribbled the ball at high speed, his eyes constantly watching Lloris's center of gravity.

Just as Lloris lowered his center of gravity to block the shooting angle, Yan Yuan deftly swung his right foot and delivered a perfectly timed chip shot.

Yan Yuan had studied Lowry's movement habits many times during previous match reviews.

Including this time, Lori still followed his body's habits.

The ball gracefully flew over Lloris's desperately outstretched arm, arcing through the air, and elegantly nestled into the empty net amidst the expectant gazes of Arsenal fans worldwide.

"Goooooooooooooal!!! A chip shot! A brace! Yan Yuan! He's pierced Tottenham's goal again! Arsenal 2-0 up!" Martin Tyler shouted passionately. "Perfect positioning, perfect timing, perfect execution! Calm as ice! This goal showcases Yan Yuan's unparalleled football intelligence!"

Gary Neville also expressed his admiration.

"A masterful goal, flawless from the initial burst of speed to the final chip shot. Maintaining such composure before a shot in such a heated derby match—that's the value of a superstar!"

Yan Yuan didn't have a big celebration this time. He just smiled confidently, opened his arms, and accepted the congratulations from his teammates.

He made a special trip to Madison's side, gave him a high five to celebrate, and thanked him for his brilliant assist.

This goal was more like a precise technical knockout, completely shattering Tottenham's comeback momentum.

Nagelsmann applauded from the sidelines, a satisfied smile on his face.

Pochettino, on the other hand, had already returned to the bench, his face so gloomy it could drip water.

For the remainder of the first half, Arsenal continued to control the game. Tottenham attempted to counterattack, but their attacks were disorganized and their defense was full of holes.

As the referee blew the whistle to end the first half, Arsenal went into the locker room with a 2-0 lead.

The entire first half was a performance by Arsenal, while Yan Yuan scored two goals with very different styles but equally brilliant results.

To announce to everyone:

What you stole last time, we're going to take it back with interest this time!

The cheers at the Emirates Stadium continued for a long time.

The sky over North London.

Today, at this moment, the colors are a vibrant red and white.

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