[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god":3,"chapter-from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-247":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","From Arsenal to the Ball God",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},925817,1216,"Chapter 247 77: August Ends! Golden Boot Rankings Rise, Odds Fall! Champion's Ambition!","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-247",247,"\u003Cp>After this goal, Ma'el was substituted by Chamberlain, and Ramsey was later replaced by Jenkinson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenger strengthened the defense in the midfield and backfield, avoiding any last-minute counterattacks from Manchester United that might change the outcome of the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma...el! Ma'el...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he exited the field, Ma'el heard the traveling Arsenal fans in a corner of the stands singing a familiar tune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bum bum bum bum....! I have a friend who drives a Pagani (Bugatti) on the sidelines and dances a swan dance on the defender line....!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fans embraced each other, jumping haphazardly, singing and bouncing. After a while, they found it insufficiently satisfying and, imitating the earlier Manchester United fans, turned their backs to the field in celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a Poznan-style celebration, an old tradition in the Premier League, done by fans of many teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the four-four scoreline, it seemed a bit inappropriate to face away from the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today was different; this was a match against Manchester United, a game to thwart Ferguson at Old Trafford.....Despite the strong form of Manchester United's players, they still had a chance to secure a point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this calculation, after three hard-fought rounds in August, Arsenal would likely earn 7 points!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect start!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, they have this brilliant debut in the first three rounds, with 5 goals and 2 assists, in the Premier League, to thank for!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha ha.....\" As Ma'el left the field, he smiled contentedly, turning to wave at the stands, a curtain call gesture he seemed to make at every match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help it, as he had played quite well in these initial Premier League matches, and the fans gave him their most passionate support each time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key was to maintain this level of excitement and condition, continuing to strive towards improving personal ability and pursuing field honors, leaving something behind for this over a year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hi!\" Sagna waved to him from the other side, tapping his chest proudly and smiling: \"Look at them, this is my handiwork!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma'el smiled and gave him a thumbs-up, as Sagna had vowed to popularize this Song of Ma'el, and it seemed he had initially succeeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep it up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the field, Ma'el clapped hands with Chamberlain on the center circle extension line, encouraging this new signing making his Premier League debut for Arsenal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then walked over to join Wenger, and the two exchanged a smiling high-five, not saying much but sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Trafford will remember you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma'el also high-fived the players and coaches on the bench, celebrating briefly before sitting down to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He soon saw Ferguson bring on the legendary Giggs, Mexican attacker Hernandez, and Korean international Park Ji-sung for a final push at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But their appearance didn't contribute much; instead, because of unsteady defending, Arsenal launched several highly threatening counterattacks, almost generating an opposite effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beep! Beep! Beep—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the referee blew the whistle to signal the end of the match, with both sides ending in a four-all draw at Old Trafford.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No more changes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal wrapped August with two wins and a draw in the Premier League and knocked out Udinese over two qualifying legs, starting the season on a good note!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clap clap clap.....!\" Ma'el stood up again, applauding and celebrating with everyone on the bench, closing the month on a perfectly rounded note.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four-four!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They held the defending champions Manchester United to a draw at their home turf, securing a point!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disaster had disappeared... They had successfully overcome a formidable peak, one that had in the past often caused them to fall into the abyss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would give them immense confidence, providing them with courage to face the thorns over the remaining 16 matches of the first half!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma'el exhaled deeply, lingering inside Old Trafford for quite some time before Wenger called him to join him at the post-match press conference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahead of them, Ferguson swept away, striding quickly towards the dressing room, clearly unhappy with the match result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No doubt, we have a new outlook, with the team appearing in various competitions in a new state.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the conference room, Wenger answered questions vibrantly with a smile on his lips: \"We almost perfectly completed this month's fixtures, with 4 wins and 1 draw, a very good performance. I hope this can bring us good luck for the season.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could you talk about what good luck means for a team?\" A reporter poked the microphone towards him with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In many aspects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenger was more patient, as people in a good mood often are, \"I hope for fewer setbacks... Fewer injuries to key players, fewer club changes, maintaining harmony and confidence, etc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I know, every season is very difficult, and nothing will develop exactly as you wish... We must remain focused and face every challenge optimistically.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since Ma'el joined the Premier League, he has played three matches and performed outstandingly... How do you perceive the Premier League?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The camera turned to Ma'el, and many microphones aimed at him. He organized his words and answered earnestly: \"As Mr. Wenger said, it's a league filled with intense competition and challenges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For me, it's more like a long and arduous path... Along the way, there are many stumbling blocks and towering peaks; you must attempt to overcome them, moving yourself and the team forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The whole process is full of surprises. You might sprain your foot on a small stone or feel intimidated by the towering peaks that lie ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>",917,"2026-06-03T06:44:03.644Z","2026-06-03T06:44:07.339Z",1,"novelbin.me","52c216fa67b0001f7a780422ac899325f1fd4c71b3396968978cbc016078fbd0","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-248","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-251",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-cover.jpg"]