GOALLL!!
Another goal!
2–0!!
The wild cheers echoed through the skies above the Emirates Stadium once again!
After scoring, van Persie scooped the ball out from the net under De Gea's furious glare.
Cradling the ball in his arms,
van Persie ran toward Kai, shouting with joy.
"Captain, we're going to win this!"
"We're about to claim our 14th straight victory!!"
Arsenal players huddled together, celebrating in a frenzy!
"Our attack must not slow down! We have to lock this match down completely!"
Kai shouted as he pumped his fist.
All of his teammates followed behind, charging toward the stands to celebrate beneath the roaring crowd!
The Arsenal fans screamed with pure passion!
2–0!
Manchester United—so what?!
Gunners fans, long fueled by resentment toward United, unleashed their ecstasy in a wild outpouring of joy!
Seven years ago, on that infamous night at Old Trafford...
Veteran Arsenal fans remembered it vividly.
They were one step away from completing a 50-match unbeaten run—
But were brutally stopped in their tracks by a relentless United.
However!
Seven years later—today!
They now had the King of the Emirates on their side!
Under Kai's leadership,
Gunners fans were buzzing with renewed belief!
Tonight, they would trample over the very team that once brought them shame—
And forge a new chapter in Premier League history!
Players from both sides returned to their respective halves.
United's players wore dark, heavy expressions.
In front of the penalty area, Ferdinand stood with hands on hips, his eyes full of regret.
That last goal...
If he were just a few years younger—
He definitely could've reached van Persie and cleared the danger before the shot!
On the touchline,
Ferguson could no longer maintain the calm of a legendary manager.
He waved his hand impatiently—
Calling over his assistants and members of the coaching staff.
United had not underestimated Arsenal tonight—they had started with a full-strength lineup.
But even so, under the command of Kai—
United had only managed one real attacking sequence so far.
All the rest?
They'd been completely pinned down by Arsenal!
Ferguson took a deep breath.
Tonight, the Red Devils' godfather was under immense pressure once more!
Back on the pitch—
The match resumed.
After Kai's assist to van Persie extended the lead,
United's morale took another brutal hit.
Carrick and Park Ji-sung—utterly outclassed by Kai in their duels—began to move even more sluggishly.
Then the ball went out for a throw-in.
The fourth official raised the substitution board.
United was making changes before the first half even ended!
Ferguson stood on the sideline, eyes heavy with concern.
The pressure Kai was putting on him was far too great.
But decades of experience told him:
If he didn't try to change something now, United was bound to lose.
Young center-back Chris Smalling came on for Ferdinand.
Giggs replaced Park Ji-sung.
Straight positional swaps.
Ferguson looked at Park as he left the field with disappointment.
The tireless Korean workhorse—usually so reliable—had played poorly tonight when matched up against Kai.
Park walked off with a heavy heart.
United's bench was silent.
Back on the field—
Arsenal threw the ball in from the sideline.
The players resumed their movement.
Giggs slotted into the same No. 4 role previously occupied by Park—
Taking on the defensive task of marking Kai.
After making the first substitution,
Ferguson's side managed to string together a few more attacks in the remaining ten minutes of the half.
But they still couldn't pose any real threat to Arsenal's goal.
Kai's defensive coverage was simply massive.
He even dropped back from the No. 4 role—
And marked Rooney one-on-one so tightly that the striker was rendered useless!
In the away end, Manchester United fans were practically pulling their hair out.
That black-haired figure wearing Arsenal's No. 10 jersey...
Compared to the FA Cup final a few months ago—
His attacking and defensive prowess had both exploded to a whole new level!
And then—
A moment that plunged the visiting United fans into despair unfolded.
42nd minute!
Kai marked Rooney in isolation—
Using his body to hold off the bulldozing striker.
Then he stepped in and viciously intercepted a pass from Giggs meant for Rooney!
The Emirates erupted instantly!
Arsenal fans raised their fists and screamed in pure excitement!
After intercepting the ball, Kai—
Starting with a high-speed run from deep in his own half.
The media present at the scene were stunned.
This level of man-ball unity was simply jaw-dropping!
Kai dipped his shoulder and feinted, pulling off another close-range dribble.
He bypassed both Giggs and Ashley Young, who had charged at him.
Then, he arrived right at the center circle arc.
With a powerful swing of his leg, he launched a blistering, ground-hugging long through pass!
The stands erupted in screams!
The football whistled through the gap between Evra and the just-substituted Smalling—
And landed in the large empty space behind Manchester United's flank!
Gervinho sprinted with huge strides!
Receiving Kai's through ball—
He suddenly halted.
With a delicate tap, he flicked the ball past the recovering Evra!
Then he glanced briefly at the goal.
Instead of cutting inside again—
He decisively knocked the ball toward the center of the pitch!
At that very moment!
Manchester United fans clutched their heads in horror!
They had watched many Arsenal games this season.
This scene was all too familiar to them!
Kai's signature move—standing at the arc of the center circle, distributing to the wings.
Arsenal's wide players would then charge forward with the ball,
And knock it diagonally back into the center—right into the path of the onrushing Kai!
(This tactic had brought Arsenal unrelenting success all season long!)
On the sidelines, Ferguson's eyes darted around in panic, scanning United's backline.
Just before Carrick could close him down and apply pressure—
Kai took control of the ball.
Amid the roaring gaze of the crowd—
With the outside of his foot, he gave it a gentle tap.
The ball slipped cleanly between Carrick's legs in a brilliant nutmeg!
Kai instantly shook off the United midfield barrier beside him.
A light push with the inside of his foot, and he drove the ball forward!
Carrick's mind went completely blank for a second!
In the stands, Manchester United fans widened their eyes in despair.
At the edge of the penalty area—
Kai came face-to-face with Vidic!
A small-space rhythm feint, a drag-back, a stunning piece of footwork!
The football under the young Arsenal captain's feet—
Seemed magnetized!
Flowing freely, moving with precision and elegance!
At that moment—
Arsenal fans in the stands could no longer suppress their frenzied excitement!
Inside United's penalty box!
After shaking off Vidic—
Kai now faced goalkeeper De Gea one-on-one!
The young Spanish keeper made his decision instantly—charging out to close the angle!
But just as De Gea lunged forward to block either side—
Amid the stunned gazes of the live crowd—
Kai gently chipped the ball with his right foot!
The football soared over De Gea's head—
And in that instant, the United keeper's face turned to utter despair!
The ball traced a beautiful arc through the air.
Then suddenly dipped.
And smashed cleanly into Manchester United's goal!!
In that instant—
The entire stadium exploded into a terrifying surge of noise!
With a delicate lob to finish, he had successfully scored this goal.
Under the watchful eyes of 60,000 fans—
Kai raised his arms and let out a fierce roar!
35 goals this season!
A brand new legend!
A record that belongs to him alone—was born!
Facing the roaring crowd, Kai spread his arms toward the stands!
All the Arsenal players charged at him, roaring with joy!
Under the night sky, a tidal wave of madness gathered!
Deafening screams and howls spiraled into the sky above the pitch!!
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