[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-foresight":3,"chapter-foresight-foresight-chapter-54":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","FORESIGHT",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1847602,2452,"Chapter 54 54: The Professor's Experiment","foresight-chapter-54",54,"\u003Cp>September 29, 2012\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Round Six: Arsenal vs. Chelsea\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Emirates Stadium, North London]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this match, fans quickly sensed something wasn't right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal's organization had become disjointed. While the defense held strong, the attack felt flat and erratic, riddled with glaring mistakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Supporters were baffled by the sudden shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned to Kai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he trying to take over the playmaking again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confusion swept through the stands—and the commentary box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's he trying to do?\" one of the commentators muttered as Kai suddenly launched a through ball down the middle. The wide players, who had just started to drift inside, weren't in position to receive it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pass came to nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai stood with his hands on his hips, visibly frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What was that?\" said Zhan Jun. \"Kai's been playing brilliantly since his debut—why the sudden drop-off?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lu shook his head. \"No idea. If Kai's trying to take over organizing duties, Arteta should be giving him an earful. But look at him—not a word. It's hard to figure out what Arsenal are trying to do right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five minutes later, Kai pulled off a lovely sequence, slipping the ball into the right channel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Walcott had drifted too central, and the space was left unoccupied—except for Arteta, who simply stood there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhan Jun couldn't hold back. \"Move! Arteta! Run into the space!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arteta stayed rooted, and the opportunity fizzled out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Kai and Arteta exchanged helpless glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was Arsenal doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Kai and Arteta weren't sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal had been playing well, but then Wenger called Kai over and told him to co-organize with Arteta.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was the result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arteta was supposed to be the organizing core. Now with Kai thrown into the mix, it just looked like he was stepping on toes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn't the case. This setup came directly from the boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai could only shrug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just what kind of master plan are we supposed to be executing here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is Chelsea we're up against. League leaders. The Professor got guts, Kai thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Wenger had started to show signs of this unpredictability in his later years—unusual line-ups, puzzling tactical structures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was part of why he faced so much criticism toward the end of his reign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai hadn't expected those traits to show up this early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Call it stubbornness, call it boldness—either way, it was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenger was the manager. The players just had to follow orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai might complain internally, but he had no choice but to carry on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two organizers: one on the left, one on the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rhythm broke down. The formation lost its shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal were left scrambling back to defend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai was absolutely knackered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Organize the attack. Hustle in defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So much running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All match long, Kai was everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 76th minute, Chelsea's Mata suddenly made a darting run and threaded a perfect through ball to Torres.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Torres took off, charging toward Arsenal's goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vermaelen was left to deal with him alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal fans were on the edge of their seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Torres may have a reputation for missing, but this was still nerve-wracking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vermaelen handled it brilliantly, cutting off the direct line and forcing Torres diagonally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Torres tried his trademark move: a quick burst to the right after a few stepovers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he made his move, a figure appeared—Kai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shoulder-checked Torres, poked the ball away with his toe, and got the ball under control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a challenge worthy of Maldini's praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Torres was left bewildered—so stunned he didn't even go down to draw a foul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time he recovered, Kai had already taken off with the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fantastic interception!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ian Darke sighed in admiration, before speaking with a hint of frustration: \"At least it shows Kai's defensive ability is still solid, but on the attacking front today...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After regaining possession, Arsenal's disjointed offense limped back into motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fans watching were both exasperated and helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Kai felt like things were falling apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, in the 87th minute, Chelsea capitalized on a corner and headed the ball into the net by Fernando Torres.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal failed to score for the remainder of the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They lost at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal players left the pitch with bowed heads and heavy expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been a miserable performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now they had to face the doubts and frustrations of their home supporters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai and Arteta were especially dejected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the post-match press conference, Wenger addressed questions about Arsenal's offensive disarray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're working on a completely new tactic,\" Wenger explained. \"We need time to make it click. This wasn't a fruitless game—fans can look forward to a better Arsenal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Wenger exited the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to Wenger's comments, fans began to understand that Kai hadn't played poorly—it had all been under Wenger's instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now the criticism shifted from the players to the manager. Online, Wenger faced a barrage of disapproval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in doing so, he shielded Kai and the rest of the team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By taking responsibility, Wenger kept the pressure off his players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even amid mounting criticism, he insisted on pushing forward with the new tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Kai and the squad, there was no choice—at the club, Wenger's word was law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they trained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another week went by with barely any improvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sixth round of the Premier League, away at West Ham, Arsenal led 0-1 before losing control of the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disjointed midfield and lack of tactical clarity worsened the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the final whistle blew, West Ham had come from behind to win 2-1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another painful defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fans had reached their breaking point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the local London press couldn't hold back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal's form was reflected in the standings:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1. Chelsea: 6-1-0, 19 points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2. Manchester United: 5-0-2, 15 points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>3. Manchester City: 4-3-0, 15 points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>4. Tottenham: 4-2-1, 14 points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>5. Everton: 4-2-1, 14 points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>6. West Brom: 4-2-1, 14 points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>7. West Ham: 4-2-1, 14 points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>8. Arsenal: 3-2-2, 11 points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>9. Fulham: 3-1-3, 10 points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>10. Newcastle United: 2-3-2, 9 points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>11. Swansea: 2-2-3, 8 points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>12. Stoke City: 1-5-1, 8 points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two matches ago, Arsenal were third. Now they had dropped five places in just two games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were now out of the Champions League spots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This slide left fans seriously worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The media also piled on the pressure on an already tense situation with their outrageous headlines and takes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sentiment enraged Arsenal fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wanted their club back to its former glory, but Wenger, as ever, remained stubborn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came another blow: in the eighth round, Arsenal lost 1-0 away to Norwich.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet another defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reaction was explosive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day, every Arsenal player—Wenger included—faced a storm of jeers and curses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The away end nearly shook with the fury of its supporters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The collapse prompted schadenfreude across the league.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tottenham fans, ever eager to dig in, mocked their north London rivals:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The so-called masters of smart business just made the dumbest moves! Gave away two captains!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal fans hit back:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever heard of Sol Campbell? We bought your captain! At least our captain didn't go to that joke of a club, Tottenham!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that, tensions erupted between the two fan bases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Online arguments turned into real-life confrontations. North London was a powder keg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But none of that fixed anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal's form was disastrous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this game, they had slipped to 11th in the table, six spots above the relegation zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was easily one of their worst stretch in recent memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please leave a review and some stones.\u003C\u002Fp>",1269,"2026-06-09T07:00:21.491Z",1,"novelbin.me","c00c94b712ed37a92daacde45435f0f53891cf9e01e746a37c322791bd11b4e5","foresight-chapter-55","foresight-chapter-53",405,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fforesight-cover.jpg"]