Soccer: Maxed-out ball control, the skill is too overpowered.

December 26th, Boxing Day.

20 rounds of the Premier League.

These days are the time when the Western world celebrates Christmas.

Influenced by consumerism, the East has inevitably developed a festive atmosphere as well.

Li Xin inevitably suffered greatly as a result.

Even though his girlfriend Xiaoyue was quite sensible and didn't have many demands.

He still took Xiaoyue to Shanghai Xintiandi, where they booked a fancy Western restaurant, which cost nearly 1000 yuan.

Including the gifts, it cost almost 2000 yuan.

Fortunately, Xiaoyue also gave Li Xin a Nintendo Switch and the Zelda: Breath of the Wild cartridge that Li Xin had been longing for.

The total cost was over 2000, almost 3000.

All I can say is that this is like something out of a science fiction movie; if it were posted online, it would definitely be criticized for being unrealistic.

While couples may be enjoying a sweet romance, it can be a real headache on the sports field.

After Christmas, Li Xin rushed back to his rented room after get off work on a weekday, opened a can of Budweiser from the refrigerator, and gulped down two mouthfuls.

When I cast the TV to Migu Sports, I happened to hear the voice of Mr. Zhan Jun.

Arsenal host Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium!

"Can they achieve a 20-game winning streak?"

Imagine Arsenal about to achieve a 20-game winning streak and leading the league table by a wide margin.

Li Xin was extremely excited.

Lu Shen is in such good shape, he should be fine, right...?

As a result, Li Xin barely touched the Budweiser beer in his hand, except for the first two sips.

He watched the entire match with his mouth agape.

"Lu Shen!! Beautiful!!! He blasted the ball past Karius in the penalty area with his right foot!!"

Arsenal take a 1-0 lead at home!

"Lu Xiao's ball control is becoming increasingly skillful; it's simply a masterful performance!"

"With a casual stop and a quick movement, he bypassed Van Dijk and slotted the ball straight into the top corner with his right foot!"

"...That was a beautiful pass!!! Lukaku's 45-degree diagonal pass!!!"

"Giroud!!! Header in!!!"

"2-0!!!"

"The king of heaven covers the earth, only my great Giroud!!! Lu Xiao assists Giroud to extend the lead!! Arsenal's 20th consecutive victory is just around the corner!"

"...Oh no!! This ball? Koscielny missed his man!!"

"Henderson's pass was perfect, Salah!! He unleashed a sudden long-range shot inside the box, beating Cech's defense!"

Liverpool have pulled one back!

"In the second half, Liverpool launched a fierce attack..."

"Salah!!! He's got it!!! He beat Mustafi to the bone and unleashed a powerful shot from a tight angle with his right foot!!"

"Liverpool's morale is high, they've equalized!!"

"Salah currently has 19 goals, placing him second in the Premier League top scorers list!"

"19 goals in 20 rounds, that's already very efficient... It's just a pity that the man ahead of him is Lu Xiao!"

"The two sides were locked in a fierce battle, and Klopp's high press made it difficult for Arsenal to get the ball to Lukaku."

Lu Xiao was forced to return to his own penalty area to receive the pass. Okay!

Cech passes directly to Lu Xiao! A backheel flick through Lu Xiao's legs! He gets past Firmino!

Cow's tail!!! And then Henderson!

Arsenal's counter-attack! So fast!!

A wide pass, Sanchez!! Lu Xiao's pass was perfect!!!

Sanchez has a one-on-one opportunity!!!

Get past the goalkeeper!!!

A steal! Arsenal are in the lead again, 3-2!!!

"Time is running out for Liverpool. They have been besieging Arsenal for some time now, and they also have to worry about Lu Xiao intercepting the ball and launching a counter-attack."

Arnold dared not push forward, the right flank attack failed to materialize, and they could only rely on Salah...

Well done!! Salah suddenly started moving!!! He's in!

The inverted triangle shape is passed back!

Henderson!! A long-range shot that finds the net!!!

This is the Premier League!!!

3 to 3!!

"Liverpool snatched a last-minute equalizer in stoppage time!!"

Arsenal's 19-game winning streak came to an end, marking their first dropped points of the new season!

However, Arsenal still sit atop the Premier League table with 58 points, eight points ahead of Manchester City, who have a game in hand!

Li Xin was completely numb.

Even this couldn't be prevented?

Is Arsenal's Christmas schedule about to collapse again, as usual?

Judging from this 3-3 draw against Liverpool,

Even Li Xin, a non-professional football fan, can see Arsenal's problems.

Their defense is becoming increasingly porous.

Salah almost completely penetrated the left side, and they couldn't stop him at all.

If Lu Xiao hadn't frequently dropped back to the edge of the penalty area to participate in defense...

Arsenal are likely to be thrashed.

Even more devastating news,

Captain Koscielny was injured in the match against Liverpool and will be out for about two months.

Currently, Mustafi, Chambers, and Holding can temporarily fill the void left by Koscielny's absence.

Veteran defender Mertesacker has been injured since the beginning of the season.

Or there's also a 20-year-old green recruit, Mavropanos.

The defense suddenly became stretched thin.

……

Compared to the worried fan Li Xin,

As head coach, Wenger was even more worried.

His already full head of silver hair now looked even whiter, and he looked much more haggard.

With a 19-game winning streak and a firm grip on the top spot, they seem to have nothing to worry about.

In reality, there are pitfalls everywhere, and you can't relax at all.

Dare to relax and give it a try.

Manchester City will catch up from behind in no time and crush Arsenal!

Just look at the standings and you'll see that Manchester City, with one game in hand, is ready to close the gap.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

1. Arsenal – 58 points

2. Manchester City – 50 points

3. Manchester United – 47 points

4. Tottenham Hotspur – 45 points

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"Arsène, we still need to grab as many points as possible before the Champions League starts."

"Nonsense! Can you offer some constructive suggestions?"

Let them practice their defensive tactics more!

After Liverpool equalized, Wenger did not let the team rest, but continued to train intensively.

As a result, Lu Xiao might not even have time to celebrate the New Year.

If it were La Liga or the Bundesliga, Lu Xiao would have been on vacation long ago.

This period in the Premier League is particularly intense.

With West Bromwich Albion arriving in just three days for New Year's Eve, Lu Xiao simply won't have time to celebrate.

Fortunately, my "female friend" Chloe is very considerate.

"It's okay. I know you're very busy, so I'm already very grateful to be able to video call you every day."

Let's go to China together after this season is over, okay?

"no problem!"

If it weren't for their frequent online contact, Lu Xiao would have completely forgotten about Chloe.

Unfortunately, it was his first season at Arsenal.

Adapt to the Premier League environment, adapt to teammates, and adapt to the gradually fading system.

Lu Xiao discovered that after merging with more and more souls,

I also began to readjust to the competition.

Skills that originally belonged to anime characters seem to be gradually becoming their own abilities.

"Should we keep winning tomorrow?"

……

New Year's Eve, just a few hours before the end of 2017.

West Bromwich Albion, The Hawthorns.

Lu Xiao was also dumbfounded.

"Match ended!!"

"Arsenal led for 90 minutes, but in the final minute of stoppage time, West Bromwich Albion capitalized on a free-kick opportunity to snatch a dramatic equalizer!!"

"1-1! Arsenal only managed one point away from home! This marks their first two-game draw of the new season!!"

"Arsenal remain unbeaten in 21 games, but their early-season winning streak is fading, and defensive problems are becoming more apparent."

"This is crucial for Arsenal, who are about to embark on a four-front campaign encompassing the FA Cup, Champions League, League Cup, and Premier League."

This is not good news!