[{"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-385":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},925613,1216,"Chapter 385 - 111: Golden Ball Award Nominee List! The Second Additional Skill! Jones’s All-In Wisdom! Keep Moving Forward!","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-385",385,"\u003Cp>Fellaini hung his head in guilt, feeling a bit of a psychological shadow towards Ma’el, having just experienced his skills firsthand with the Belgium National Team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the stadium, in front of the lottery shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.....!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones had just received his betting slip from the lottery shop owner, feeling the fresh texture of the slip, when he heard the cheers erupt from the stadium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly turned to look at the TV inside the shop, staring at it with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, he saw Arsenal kickoff, rapidly advancing, Arteta passed to Ma’el, who cut horizontally and unleashed a powerful shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh....!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, he immediately felt the bet was even more worthwhile, excitedly embracing the shop owner, saying, \"Look at the timing I chose, isn’t it perfect!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes...\" The shop owner could only keep nodding and smiling, no choice, Jones was a big customer that he had to maintain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All in! All in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones waved his arms and shouted on his way out of the shop, and from time to time sang, \"Ding ding ding ding! I have a friend! He told me to go all in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shop owner watched him walk away, unable to hold back and said, \"Another one gone crazy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beep!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Emirates Stadium, Everton launched the ball from the center circle, passing it back to build up play from the middle and backfield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their formation was a bit disorganized, as the players had just been scolded by Moyes, and at that moment, they didn’t know what to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should the two fullbacks advance as wing-backs, or maintain the current formation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But their right-back was more of a defensive player, advancing wouldn’t help much at this point..... it might even cause a defensive lapse on the right flank, giving Ma’el more space to break through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While things were still chaotic, an excited Arteta rushed forward and intercepted the ball, then charged toward their defensive line with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing his former club, he didn’t hold back at all, with a sense of showing his old teammates just how strong he had become.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dribbling a few steps, Arteta saw Ma’el roaming behind the opponent’s defensive line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused for a moment, waiting for Ma’el to come back just onside, then delivered a mid-range high ball toward the flank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thud thud thud!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Everton defenders were caught off guard as Ma’el charged into the penalty area at high speed, and the game time hadn’t even reached the 2nd minute yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tap...\" With great finesse, he lifted his outer instep to stop the ball, and as the ball landed, he pushed the center of the ball with his right foot instep for a smooth roll shot: \"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball rolled along the ground frantically, heading straight for the far corner of the Everton goal net.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goalkeeper Howard quickly got down trying to block it with his feet but the ball rolled into the side netting first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to 0!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blitzkrieg!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah...!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cheers surged again in the Emirates Stadium, many fans hadn’t even warmed their seats, but their throats were getting hoarse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>goals in 2 minutes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magical Ma’el!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magical Arteta!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha.....!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenger at the sideline laughed, holding his head, then turned around and jumped into hugs with Philip and others who rushed from the coach’s bench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If nothing unexpected happens, they had probably killed this match by the 2nd minute!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This not only was a dream start to the match but also a dream start to their five-match Premier League run!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah.....!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Moyes was close to breaking down emotionally, he had just taken off his coat at the coach’s bench and turned around to see Ma’el scoring again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arteta, whom they just sold to Arsenal last season, had now scored a brace!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bullshit! It’s all bullshit! Can’t you use your brains a bit, others are getting increasingly concerned about the opponent’s goal-scoring players, but you are becoming more indifferent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you think it’s impossible for someone who scored 1 goal in a minute to score 2 goals by the 2nd minute?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah.....! No days off this week, extra practice on defensive formations, I’m gonna tie you up with ropes and train your spacing properly! Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the field, Ma’el ran to the other sideline this time, throwing himself down to slide-knee, feeling the soft wetness of the Emirates Stadium grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aahh.....!\" He opened his mouth wide and roared, then momentarily repressed all emotions by leaning back and spreading his arms wide, celebrating like a king.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been so long since he felt this good, it had been so long since he scored like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two goals!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s looking for the 17th in the Premier League!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh-ho!\" Arteta soon tackled him from behind, both of them yelling madly in celebration towards the Arsenal fan section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everton is your former club, is that okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the celebration, Ma’el asked Arteta with a smile, \"Shouldn’t you put your hands together, praying for forgiveness from your former club’s fans?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arteta grinned, scratching his head, \"That’s only if I score, not for an assist, I see others celebrating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, if I score later I’ll definitely put my hands together, I’ve been waiting for that day for so long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.....!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to the Emirates Stadium, inside the old pub, fans there erupted in bliss, standing up and clapping in celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, Jones just placed 4,000 pounds on Ma’el, now it’s clearly worth it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pub owner looked at the screen, regretting why he didn’t go out and place a bet himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He just placed a bet again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, he placed a 4,000-pound bet when the odds were 7.2, it was the best chance lately!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fack! His form these past few Premier League rounds was mediocre, I didn’t dare to bet, saw the odds go up and still didn’t move, now look!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",985,"2026-06-03T06:44:03.644Z","2026-06-03T06:44:07.339Z",1,"novelbin.me","03eae2140bcd685cbade0b9c17a1dc0fcc49646fd5dbd4908d8fcd1b85762dd8","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-386","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-384",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-cover.jpg"]