[{"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-339":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},925658,1216,"Chapter 339 - 103: Keeping the Unbeaten Run! Norwich City’s Old Friends! Fans on Both Sides Sing the Song of Ma’el Together!","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-339",339,"\u003Cp>On November 5, the 11th round of the Premier League kicked off at Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal facing West Brom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This month can be called the Emirates Stadium month, as Arsenal plays 5 out of their 6 matches at Emirates Stadium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this match, Wenger set up his strongest lineup in the midfield and forward areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply replaced Gibbs and Sagna with Andre Santos and Jenkinson, allowing the outstanding Vermaelen from the last game to continue playing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems Wenger believes West Brom’s attacking capabilities cannot penetrate their midfield and defensive lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they do, their number of threatening attacks will be far less than Arsenal’s!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match began at five in the afternoon, and Emirates Stadium was packed with fans eagerly anticipating a spectacular performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The players did not disappoint them, as in the 22nd minute, Walcott from the center forward position assisted his partner Van Persie to score a goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One-nil!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the 39th minute, the attacking defender Vermaelen carried the ball deep into the field, passed to the wing to Gervinho, then charged into the penalty area and hammered in a header.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two-nil!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the end of the first half, Van Persie acted as a pivot receiving the ball and set up Arteta with a great delivery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arteta then followed up with a long shot to smash through West Brom’s goal, bagging another goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three-nil!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The victory was secured!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh ho...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal players gathered at the sidelines, tousling Arteta’s hair and embracing each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el celebrated with his teammates, although he had been tightly marked by two opponents in the first half, he didn’t get great opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, his presence created chances for his teammates to score, contributing to securing the 3 points early on!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many points now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gervinho asked, seemingly indifferent to these details but happily high-fived others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The match isn’t over yet.\" Van Persie tapped his head laughing, \"Counting points at this moment, don’t you think it’s a bit too much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No worries.\" Gervinho peeped at the West Brom players behind him, then turned back saying, \"Let’s count it as 9 wins and 2 draws, there won’t be any surprises.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"29 points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el gave him the answer with a joke, \"If our goal is to avoid relegation, this score practically ensures a very good position to stay up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha...!\" Everyone laughed heartily; a team with 9 wins and 2 draws in 11 rounds certainly aims for the championship!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They then ran back as the first half ended shortly after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the 60th minute of the second half, Ma’el was substituted amidst applause, prematurely ending his journey in the 11th round of the Premier League.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No feelings of regret, as no one can guarantee goals or assists every match, even the greatest strikers experience slumps, with too many factors affecting performance data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s indeed rare to see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While subbing out, Wenger stood beside him jokingly comforting, \"Save your strength for the next match to smash Norwich’s goal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\" Ma’el smiled, raised his eyebrows, and high-fived him saying, \"Don’t worry Mr. Wenger, I’m in good spirits; 11 rounds with 14 goals, what could be better for a top league season start?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenger patted his shoulder, then Ma’el returned to the bench, putting on a long sleeve shirt, as the weather had started to get colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This match paced along quietly; neither team scored in the second half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Arsenal sealed a 3-0 victory over West Brom, confidently securing 3 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Championship chase!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With nearly 30 points ahead, Ma’el felt even more confident, not to mention maintaining the opening season’s form, even if their drop-off rate stays within 20%, they remain strong title contenders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously calculated, as long as they achieve around 25-28 wins, ensuring losses don’t exceed 5 matches, this team is highly likely to clinch the Premier League title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At present, Arsenal already holds a third of the victories, without a single defeat yet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything is looking promising!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>November 6, in the villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing his physical training, Ma’el came to the living room, finding Jose and others looking at him with smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed yogurt from the refrigerator, asking, \"Did someone in Manchester United or Manchester City’s lineup get injured? Rooney or Aguero?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a joke; he didn’t have much hostility towards these two teams and these Premier League Golden Boot contenders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just didn’t quite understand what good event could have occurred today for them to look at him like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deschamps was appointed.\" Jose then responded, speaking with excitement, \"And your name is in the first training camp roster he finalized.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el turned back to see everyone’s expressions, seemingly not like a false rumor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didier Deschamps, a natural born for France team management, finally reached the position that truly belonged to him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems after Zidane’s retirement and quiet years, the France team is entering a new era!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a signal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry was selecting the gear for today’s massage from the rack, adding, \"Being recruited immediately after taking office, doesn’t this mean he’s already designated you as a key player for next year’s European Cup?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Certainly.\" Jose smiled and nodded, \"Ma’el’s league performance over the past three months is apparent to everyone, and he’s dazzled Deschamps twice; not recruiting him would be strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the pressure is greater, at the left-wing position, there’s competition with Ribery for the starting spot, the Bayern Munich forward with a market value of 55 million euros.\u003C\u002Fp>",909,"2026-06-03T06:44:03.644Z","2026-06-03T06:44:07.339Z",1,"novelbin.me","77901b6fdc15f77365d895e0b4e8c306f61aa68e3c419c4eff146100ef11c4ba","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-340","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-338",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-cover.jpg"]