[{"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-53":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},925923,1216,"Chapter 53: Rising to the Top of the Assist Leaderboard!","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-53",53,"\u003Cp>On October 2nd, Sheffield United hosted Watford, who had traveled a long way to face them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the match, Ma’el, wearing a long-sleeved training suit, received the September Player of the Month trophy for the Championship League in the media room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was still made of crystal, featuring the English Championship League logo, with the words \"Player of the month\" below, and the overall design was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the significance it represented was definitely weighty!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el also accepted an interview from reporters here, answering a few questions he was interested in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When asked if he would return to Arsenal this season or stay with Sheffield United, he pondered for a moment and smiled, \"Let nature take its course. When you have the skill, you will play in the league that suits it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both clubs are large clubs with illustrious histories, and being in either makes me feel very comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether now or in the future, I will give my all for the team I play for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave the rest to time, thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised the Player of the Month trophy, expressed one last thank you, and left the interview area to return to the locker room for final preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was obviously an ambiguous answer, reflecting, in a way, the complexity within his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Ma’el wouldn’t be indecisive elsewhere; he is not one to be fickle and knows why he came to the Championship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his increasing fame and value, it seems that returning to the more spotlighted, overall better Premier League is a better choice, the choice he should make.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... with his current strength, could he get to play ball if he returns to a Premier League giant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much time will Wenger give him to train and improve himself, and to what extent will he have improved by then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sense of urgency to improve his personal strength surged in him again... Ma’el finally decided not to overthink and to use his spare time to train more daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hopefully, by the time the call comes, he will be fully prepared to face the Premier League!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Sky Sports broadcasting the 10th round of the 10-11 season Championship League match. Sheffield United seems to be riding high, ready to kick off October on a positive note!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both teams performed very well last month, and their styles are very aggressive; their match must be very exciting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here comes Sodder! The ball is in! In the 16th minute of the match, from a pass by Danny Graham, Sodder scored, and Watford took the lead as visitors!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sheffield United’s defense still has issues; their fullbacks find it difficult to maintain position on the sidelines!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another corner! Sheffield United has earned their third consecutive corner, with Ma’el at the penalty spot; his corner kick is very consistent, often creating threats, but has yet to deliver a corner assist!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excellent spot... the central position is Evans! He didn’t reach it, and Watford’s defender missed it too!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the far post, Budanovic charged up! Header, beautiful!! One to one!! Sheffield United has finally managed to equalize the score!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ward! He’s been very active today, frequently appearing in the cameras, breakthrough, he’s past them! Consecutive breakthroughs, will he shoot?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh...! Goal in! Two to one! Coming from Aston Villa’s youth academy, Ward has turned the score around for Sheffield United; will this decide the trend of the match?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the broadcast, after scoring, Ward pointed both hands to the sky, closed his eyes, with an expression of enjoyment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evans came up and embraced his back, followed closely by Ma’el leaping on top of the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Snap snap!\" Photographers on the sidelines quickly captured this moment, and the photo was used in the post-match reports by various media, mostly as a cover image.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sheffield United won two to one at home against Watford! Budanovic and Ward made substantial contributions! The highly-watched young Ma’el captured his first assist of October!\"— Sheffield Evening Paper\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On October 16th, the 11th round of the Championship arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long time no see! After more than ten days of rest for international match days, the lads on the field today look full of energy; I think they’re bursting to play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a key 11th round Championship battle, with Sheffield United hosting Burnley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Notably, Sheffield’s young midfielder Gilbert has finally completed his suspension and is back on the field; he is friends with the team’s winger, Ma’el.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daniel Polodanovich! A signature header strike! Again from a corner, again assisted by Ma’el, just like the last match!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Burnley’s defense has issues; they left the front open and lost track of this set-piece attack’s deadly weapon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two to zero! This time it’s Luton!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An astonishing goal! He came up on the flank, received a pass from Ma’el, and then accidentally broke through from the sideline into the box! Finished with a toe poke!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Were Burnley’s defenders asleep? This is a mistake that should never have been made!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Marne! Keeps a glimmer of hope for Burnley! One to two! Seems like their forwards aren’t asleep, still striving for victory!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A classic 45-degree blast into the goal, assisted by their attacking core, Iglesias!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mills charged into the box! Chris Morgan pulled him down! Will the referee blow the whistle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He did! Penalty, Burnley got a perfect chance for a penalty kick before the end of the match, Iglesias standing at the penalty spot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calmly scored! Two to two draw! Both sides played a good half each!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the last moment, Ma’el hurried and anxiously launched a long shot before the referee blew the whistle, hoping to save the team as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this hasty shot flew straight past the goal, hitting the fan area behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No hit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every game doesn’t have a fairy tale ending!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pheeew! Pheeew! Pheeew—!\" The main referee then blew three long whistles, signaling the end of the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having played throughout, Ma’el lay on the ground, gasping for air, having to buffer the psychological gap after the opponent’s equalizer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since crossing over, apart from those he’s regularly encountered, he indeed didn’t take others too seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart seems to linger in the past life, focusing only on those names he remembered from then, treating more players from other Championship teams like NPCs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It indeed feels somewhat like playing a game, experiencing VAR.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, as he increasingly feels the strength and resilience of these players, his recognition of everything here is growing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are real, living people; as opponents, they too will strive to win, creating trouble for you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el must give more, possess more strength, to experience more of the pleasure of victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the locker room, Garrispeed called him over, telling him he would rest for the next match and won’t be included in the game roster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el accepted it openly, taking advantage of this time to practice long shots up to Level 4.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The upgrade should be coming soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stormy waves of football continue endlessly, but right now, Ma’el is merely one of the many waves in the tide of the times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not more attention is gathered on him, and he is far from being at the forefront.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Following Fabregas’s injury, Wilshere received a red card this round, Nasri is suspended for accumulated yellow cards, and Arsenal’s midfield has no one left to use.\" — 442 chief editor\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Manchester United was held to a 2-2 draw at home by West Brom, and the Old Lord Ferguson lashed out in the locker room!\" — Sun\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Draw Day? Of the matches held on this day across the various levels of English leagues, 14 ended in draws, with 4 in the Premier League and 6 in the Championship!\" — London Evening Paper editor\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The top of the Championship assist leaderboard has changed! The 17-year-old prodigy Ma’el, with an unbelievable 8 assists in 11 rounds, crushes the passers of all 24 Championship teams!\" — Championship News Flash\u003C\u002Fp>",1330,"2026-06-03T06:44:03.643Z","2026-06-03T06:44:07.339Z",1,"novelbin.me","3b2bc4164eb9edf3ec8aef101fd13ebe6ba2784e23b8803142feb3bba06c270b","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-54","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-52",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-cover.jpg"]