[{"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-41":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},925710,1216,"Chapter 41: Dramatic Rise in Influence!","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-41",41,"\u003Cp>After this round of matches, Sheffield United finished all of their August fixtures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall, in the five matches throughout August, they won two and lost three, including one English League Cup match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Championship League, they now have 6 points and are ranked 11th.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you look at the changes we experienced at the beginning of the season, you’d understand how hard-earned this result is.\" — Garrispeed said in the post-match interview.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His meaning was clear; with 2 wins and 6 points in the Championship, they’ve initially stabilized the team, at least they haven’t dropped into the relegation zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since Speed took over, the changes have been very obvious, and the team now has some young talents. We must believe in his future.\" — The team’s newly appointed sports director publicly supported on social media.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following them, many media outlets also stood up to report on the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attention and heat generated by this have surpassed all other matches Sheffield United has had this season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It even rivals the excitement of their Championship playoffs last season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just local media, but some foreign media have also published a few reports in their secondary sections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Garrispeed achieves a successful debut! Sheffield United shows a whole new facet!\" — Manchester Paper\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Four-to-one! Blades Sheffield triumph over Preston! Mael with 2 goals and 1 assist, named best player of the match!\" — Dongqiu Emperor’s official\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another success for French football? Arsenal youth training talent Mael has scored over 5 goals this season at Sheffield!\" — Lance Evening Paper\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rookie season double-digit ’small goal’, is it arrogance or genuine confidence?\" — Sun editor\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact of the Championship is not restricted just to the United Kingdom; it’s a world-renowned event for broadcast rights, supported by The English FA.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, with the debut of ’England’s football fossil’ Garrispeed bringing such heat, it’s no surprise to receive this level of attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically, some of this attention shifted to the performance of the brilliant star Mael in this match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In various forums, many fans from other teams also talked about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watched the highlights, very impressive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s hard to say what height he’ll reach in the future, but likely not enough to catch Ronaldo or Messi; he still seems to play dead-ball sometimes, in the way of a stats-driven player.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s still young, the future is unpredictable. Remember, when Ronaldo first came to the UK, his performance wasn’t as good as his.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you compare? Ronaldo appears to have that innate flair, and he does too but in a different category; the former has unseen potential talent, while the latter’s talent exceeds his peers’ ’skill’, but lacks height.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is hindsight now, do you remember how you criticized Ronaldo back then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ronaldo started off playing in the Premier League; you can’t really compare them. Let him play in the Premier League first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the conversation continued, the comments section started to heat up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is quite normal, as everyone has different standards for player assessment, and different opinions, clashes are inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, Mael gained more attention; his Facebook fans shot past ten thousand that night and are growing at a rapid pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is an excellent positive cycle, his original accumulation in the football world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Korni Training Base, first-team coach’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already late at night, Wenger was organizing the documents in his hands, his expression unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal also ended their August fixtures, three rounds of the Premier League, with two wins and a draw, remaining unbeaten, with 7 points ranking 5th on the scoreboard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a fairly standard start, as Manchester United and Chelsea with three consecutive wins are leading them by two points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of Manchester United... Wenger’s eyes showed a hint of melancholy, the team that a few years ago was in fierce competition with Arsenal each season, the team led by Old Lord Ferguson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those now have all disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For several seasons now, they’ve either been trailing Chelsea or following Manchester United.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The duo dominates, laughing in London?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those times are in the past; now, they can only strive for a top-four finish on the scoreboard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Wenger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shout and quick footsteps came from outside the door; at this hour, someone seemed to have urgent matters to discuss with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenger’s brow furrowed as a sense of familiarity rose within, as if this scene had happened before, something he had personally experienced somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a dream.... or sometime before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until he saw someone come in, Wenger’s face suddenly grew clear, \"Hans, are those two kids playing at Sheffield United again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, both started.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hans, panting heavily, seemed to have run all the way, \"I should have called you earlier, you really should watch this exciting game.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did they perform well?\" Wenger smiled gently, every time he thought of those two expected lads, his mood brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mael scored the opening goal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hans, full of excitement, hadn’t escaped the thrill just yet, \"And he scored twice, having a hand in three goals!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another assist?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenger displayed surprise, his mind hadn’t wrapped around the shock of the brace yet, \"You mean, 2 goals and 1 assist?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hans nodded, smiled: \"Considering previous performances, he’s already hit 2 goals and 3 assists.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenger’s mind flashed through Fabregas, Walcott, and others’ Premier League stats, seemingly not as good as Mael.... in a moment, he was engulfed in joy and shock, pacing on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the previous 2 assists were possibly single-match luck, then these 2 goals, 1 assist, represented his genuine capability!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a completely different concept, like night and day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenger was puzzled, why did a player that he had never paid attention to before who only piqued his curiosity and attention prior to leaving now show such strength?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Call Philip!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just shouted this, then immediately smiled and shook his head, \"Forget it, he’ll come by himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, two minutes later, footsteps sounded again outside the door, the person coming with joyful steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wenger.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Philip walked in holding a report sheet, just about to speak, then saw Hans with the shiny head beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two stared at each other, Philip somewhat questioning his life, tired of running into Hans at times like these.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You both know?\" He felt slightly embarrassed, passed the report sheet to Wenger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenger took it, examined it closely as he walked, continually expressing his amazement: \"Good, all good, Gilbert’s good too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A while later, he set down the report, suddenly looked up: \"Contact Sheffield United, I want to activate the salary increase clause ahead of time, the extra part to be covered by Arsenal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hans and Philip exchanged glances, knowing Mr. Wenger had decided to take these two kids under his wing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initiating a salary increase.... this signals nurturing as kin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks Mr. Wenger on their behalf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hans was grinning widely; he felt the most honored and proud.\u003C\u002Fp>",1148,"2026-06-03T06:44:03.366Z","2026-06-03T06:44:07.060Z",1,"novelbin.me","fa61d061f2b48df858ad950d1f91de09da46fe496e86e67615b71827bf45e088","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-42","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-40",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-cover.jpg"]