[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-foresight":3,"chapter-foresight-foresight-chapter-98":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},1847646,2452,"Chapter 98 98: Manchester United vs Arsenal 2","foresight-chapter-98",98,"\u003Cp>The intense pace of the match was already draining the players' energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it was still the first half, several were visibly gasping for breath — a clear sign of just how relentless the tempo had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Manchester United suddenly played a piercing through ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It came from Rooney, who capitalised on a misplaced touch by Arteta to steal possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Rooney sent a defence-splitting pass straight into Arsenal's exposed back line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal had been pressing high, and their defenders were caught too far up the pitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rooney's pass sliced through their shape, and Van Persie was already sprinting in pursuit, with Gibbs chasing hard behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gibbs ran at full tilt, but Van Persie got there first, stretching to reach the ball and driving forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Van Persie! This is a big chance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sky Sports' Martin Taylor nearly leapt from his seat, voice rising with the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>United fans roared in expectation as Van Persie pushed towards the goal, Gibbs still clinging on doggedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both players began to slow under the strain of their duel, with Gibbs trying desperately to put him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, Martin Taylor spotted something out of the corner of his eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure, lean and determined, was tearing back from midfield like a man possessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kai! Look at this recovery!\" called Alan Smith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Van Persie, still wrestling with Gibbs, tried a sudden stop-and-go, leaving Gibbs sliding past him helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He readied himself to knock the ball forward — but in the very next instant, another figure streaked in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One powerful challenge later, the ball was hoofed safely out over the byline, and Van Persie went sprawling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned angrily to see the number 4 on the back of the retreating figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Him again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Van Persie fumed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai jogged to a stop, glancing back to ensure the ball was out of play before exhaling and looking up towards the goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Szczesny was already giving him a thumbs-up from the six-yard box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Arsenal keeper had been ready to rush out — but seeing Kai's sprint, he held his position, trusting his teammate to recover in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's always him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why does he keep ruining our attacks?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frustrated United fans groaned and clutched their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in one corner of Old Trafford, the away section of Arsenal fans erupted in loud, appreciative applause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And back in London, at the Oak Bar, Billy and the lads shot to their feet, beer glasses sloshing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's it! Brilliant work!\" shouted Billy, pumping his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He got back just in time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scared the life out of me, that did!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's not faster, mate — everyone else is just knackered. Look at 'em!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the touchline, the two managers' reactions couldn't have been more different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ferguson's face darkened as he muttered, \"Bloody hell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenger, on the other hand, broke into a broad smile and clapped. \"Magnifique!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, almost simultaneously, both men sprinting with nitro in their shoes, barking at the fourth official.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's a foul!\" Ferguson roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fair challenge!\" Wenger countered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee ultimately judged it a fair collision and awarded United a corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the pitch, Kai was still shouting instructions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get back! Everyone back! Run! They're just as tired as we are — this is about who's got more left in the tank!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His teammates dropped back into position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>United's corner swung in, bodies clashed in the box, and Koscielny rose highest to head clear, finding Arteta on the edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arteta took one touch and turned, driving forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Kai's voice rang out again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go! Run! Now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cazorla, Podolski, Suarez, Walcott — all turned and burst forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The United defenders, caught off guard, scrambled to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get back! Everyone back!\" one of them shouted, but Arsenal's counter was already in full flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arteta advanced and slipped the ball to Kai in midfield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai barely held it, immediately releasing Walcott down the right flank to exploit his speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forwards poured into the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walcott whipped in a low cross, slightly behind Kai's run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai stretched his leg to hook the ball, but left it at the last second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It threw the retreating Red Devils defenders off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That faint dummy was all Podolski needed, arriving late and smashing a low, outside-foot volley between Ferdinand's legs and into the net.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Koscielny clears his lines, Arteta picks it up — here comes Arsenal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martin Taylor's voice was rising now on Sky Sports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Six of them charging forward — look at this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's Kai — quick touch — finds Walcott — crossed in — missed Kai… but here's Podolski!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan Smith jumped in, his voice breaking into a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, what a finish! Goooooooooaaaal! Podolski! Brilliant! The German makes it two for the Gunners!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martin Taylor added with excitement: \"Oh my word, Arsenal have turned it around at Old Trafford! They've taken the lead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They might just have knocked United off their perch here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the away section, Arsenal fans went berserk, scarves waving and voices echoing through the Theatre of Dreams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And hundreds of miles away in the Oak Bar, the entire room was a scene of chaos — fans leaping, spilling pints, roaring their lungs out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nobody cared about the drinks soaking the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had done it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They'd taken the lead at Old Trafford.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air reeked of beer, sweat, and euphoria as the chants rose higher:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, you Gunners!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, you Gunners!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, you Gunners!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the pitch, Podolski wheeled away in celebration arms raised to the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal had gone mad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walcott and Kai tackled Podolski to the ground in celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Suarez and the others piled on around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Verdammte Hölle! I thought you were going to touch it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next time, give us a signal. Had me fooled there!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could you think that?\" Kai replied, grinning through his heavy breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn't matter now — goal's a goal! Lucas!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Podolski, beaming, waved his arms toward the away fans, soaking in the moment. They'd taken the lead at Old Trafford.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the sidelines, Wenger sprang up as the ball hit the net, pumping both fists in delight, his feet bouncing in place with boyish glee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pat rushed over and wrapped his arms around him, the two of them laughing as they celebrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ferguson, meanwhile, looked ashen, his jaw tight as he chewed his gum furiously, eyes locked on Wenger's jubilation. It looked as though the famous hairdryer was warming up already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back on the pitch, the Arsenal players finally untangled themselves and jogged back toward their half. But nobody dared relax yet. They all knew Manchester United's counterpunch was no joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And sure enough, United came roaring back after the restart, throwing bodies forward in a frenzy of aggression. Every attack carried that trademark United urgency, desperate to level the score.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai pushed himself to the limit, running, closing down, intercepting passes. His calves were trembling now, and pain was creeping up his thighs — signs his muscles were hitting their breaking point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the broadcast, Martin Taylor's voice rang with admiration: \"Look at Kai — he just keeps running into the danger zone. He's everywhere tonight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan Smith chimed in: \"Incredible work rate. You can see he's exhausted, but he's still throwing himself at everything. That's some serious grit from the youngster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taylor nodded: \"And he's kept it up all game.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smith added more solemnly: \"Wenger may want to think about resting him soon, though. He's only 19 — his body's not fully developed yet. Playing every minute like this could leave its mark.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martin agreed quietly: \"True. But right now Arsenal just can't do without his defensive presence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the field, Kai kept pushing through the burning pain, covering ground, barking orders. But the United attacks kept coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 44th minute, Van Persie drew the defenders toward him before slipping a diagonal ball to Rooney outside the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rooney didn't hesitate — he hit it first-time, smashing a powerful drive that ripped past Szczesny and into the Arsenal net.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The home crowd exploded as the ball bulged the net, and United equalised just before the break. A stunning strike — and the scoreline stood at 2–2 going into halftime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal had more battles ahead of them.\u003C\u002Fp>",1378,"2026-06-09T07:00:21.491Z",1,"novelbin.me","d0b631596c901a7bdac0c20913c8388e9a9de8e43cb4bb3e485d3d3fd3c02653","foresight-chapter-99","foresight-chapter-97",405,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fforesight-cover.jpg"]