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Bam!

Lu Yang poked the ball away ahead of time, instantly getting past Koschel.

Koschel chased back.

Olic also stuck close to Lu Yang without giving up.

But neither of them was able to close the distance with Lu Yang.

For a moment, it was a two-on-one situation in the front field.

Lu Yang and Talista VS Solcan White.

White couldn’t defend against two; he rushed toward Lu Yang, intending to directly neutralize the source of danger while setting up an offside trap for Talista.

But Talista was very cunning, quickly slowing down to move back.

At the same time, Lu Yang’s right foot went around from behind his left foot for a rabona pass.

The ball flew over White’s head.

Talista started instantly.

White was half a beat slower due to needing to turn around.

Turning speed had always been a weakness for White.

Talista was one-on-one.

Marduk rushed out immediately; he had to attack.

If this ball went in again, Arsenal would really be done for.

Bam!

Talista’s determination to shoot was even greater than Marduk imagined.

When there’s a chance to beat the keeper one-on-one, especially when the chasers are far behind, most forwards would try to pull the angle laterally to shoot, or dribble past the goalkeeper directly.

Very few like Talista would take a direct shot in such a carefree manner.

Bam!

Marduk, running, couldn’t save the ball at all, and the ball flew past him.

Marduk turned around, watching the ball hit the net.

Three to one!

”GOAL! Talista scores a brace!”

”Beautiful pass! Lu Yang helped Talista regain form in the Champions League!”

”Three-pass counterattack, a very efficient one!”

”Arsenal is out; they’re completely out!”

”Previously, Arsenal was already out of the FA Cup, so this season they only have the league left to compete in.”

”I don’t know if this is good or bad for Arsenal. They have fewer distractions with two competitions out of the way but... considering their league form, it seems they are only fighting for a top-four finish again?”

”Currently, a small number of fans have begun to doubt Mr. Winter’s coaching abilities. Arsenal boasts superstars like Rubeus, Gordon, Plazza, each among the top thirty for the Golden Ball Award, along with Nelka, Olic, White, Koschel, Marduk, yet they keep underperforming in the league and Champions League.”

”It really is hard to explain!”

Ninety-second minute.

As Nelka’s shot was saved, the main referee blew the whistle to end the match.

Three to one!

San Remo defeated Arsenal away, completely eliminating Arsenal at Highbury Stadium!

Five points, bottom of the group—Arsenal didn’t even make it into the UEFA Europa League this year!

A few minutes later, another match concluded with a breathtaking comeback.

In the first half, Sevilla led Sporting Lisbon three to one.

In the second half, for a whole forty-five minutes, Sporting Lisbon was scoreless.

However, in the first minute of stoppage time, Averro assisted a teammate to score.

Two to three.

In the fourth minute of stoppage time, Averro again, with a header from the last corner attack, smashed the ball into the net.

Three to three!

A draw!

Sevilla had six points, finishing third in the group, and would continue in the UEFA Europa League.

Sporting Lisbon accumulated eight points, qualifying for the Champions League knockout stage as group runners-up!

They advanced along with San Remo, who had thirteen points.

Both upsets from Group D made it to the Champions League knockout stage, the biggest black swan event of this phase!

After the match, Mr. Winter gave an interview, stating: ”With the current situation, it’s clear the team has encountered some problems. Maybe we wouldn’t face such issues if we were playing stronger teams.”

”Lu Yang and Kaint froze our wings. They achieved something countless Premier League teams couldn’t. Can you believe Rubeus was frozen by a player never called up to the France Team?”

”Olic’s excellence needs no elaboration, but when Lu Yang stands in front of you, even if you’re Robben, you have to curb your ambition temporarily.”

”It’s a shame not to progress further in the Champions League, but I still say, I hope the fans continue to support the team. We’ll strive with all our might for every possible championship!”

The reporter laughed: ”So, is the championship Arsenal’s goal this season?”

Mr. Winter angrily replied: ”Every season, Arsenal’s goal is the championship! With the FA Cup and Champions League out, the Premier League title is what we have left to fight for!”

Reporter: ”But your current standing is just fourth in the Premier League!”

Mr. Winter: ”Then why doesn’t the English Football Association award the Premier League trophy to Chelsea, or second-placed Manchester United right now?”

The reporter was left speechless.

But he knew Mr. Winter was agitated.

This usually calm and collected gentleman was finally riled up!

This meant Arsenal’s issues were genuinely troubling him.

Freezing Arsenal’s formidable wings might indeed be challenging for ordinary teams.

But in the Premier League... there are actually quite a few capable of doing so.

Although there’s no other team with both Lu Yang and Kaint, the Premier League’s defensive style tends to favor defenders over attackers.

When the pace is fast, attacking naturally becomes more difficult.

On the other hand, Lu Yang, who scored and assisted, was also being interviewed.

Reporter: ”Lu Yang, congratulations on your victory. You played excellently today. Was this a tactical victory?”