I'm 1.9 meters tall and weigh 200 pounds, can I pull the hem?

A familiar figure appeared in Liu Yang's mind.

They just played against each other today!

[Ding dong! Congratulations on obtaining the James Ward-Prowse "Set Piece Master" module (Youth Edition)!]

[Additional attribute bonuses: Set pieces +20, Curve +10!]

Your relevant attributes have been improved!

[Positioning ball: 73→93!]

[Radian range: 77 → 87!]

The young Ward-Prowse has already demonstrated his talent for set pieces.

And he will continue to improve in the future!

[The man most likely to break Beckham's Premier League free-kick goal record!]

"Wow, this boost came just in time!"

Liu Yang couldn't help but laugh.

In their next match, Aston Villa will face their city rivals, West Bromwich Albion, in the derby.

Although the two teams are not exactly arch-rivals.

Aston Villa's biggest rival is Birmingham City, while West Bromwich Albion's biggest rival is Wolves.

But if these two teams really fight, there will definitely be a lot of tension.

Moreover, West Bromwich Albion's current manager is the infamous Mark Pulis.

Dubbed "Wenger's terminator".

He often encourages his players to use outrageous moves to target key players of the opposing team.

Especially when facing Arsenal.

A prime example is Ramsey, whose leg was broken by a tackle.

However, West Bromwich Albion seems to have an old acquaintance.

……

The following afternoon, on the Villa team bus back to Birmingham.

The joy of victory had not yet faded, and the Villa players were still chatting happily, creating a very lively atmosphere.

Only Grealish and Jordan Ayew were still sleepy.

Sitting in the last row, Liu Yang picked up his phone and dialed a familiar number.

"Feed? Sel, it's me, Liu..."

"I knew you'd make this call, you little rascal..."

Hearing Gnabry's familiar voice on the other end of the phone, Liu Yang grinned.

Four years ago, a sturdy little black fat boy came to Arsenal's youth academy and moved into the same dormitory as Liu Yang, who had moved out of the orphanage.

Two years later, they moved out of the dormitory and rented the same apartment together.

Then this summer, both players left the team simultaneously, one on transfer and the other on loan.

It happens to be located in Birmingham and Sandwell, both of which are in the West Midlands.

Liu Yang was filled with emotion.

We were planning to go out and have fun together this season.

As a result, he first suffered an injury and had to recuperate for several months, and then Gnabry got injured again after his return to the court.

I've never had the chance.

This match marked their reunion after nearly half a year.

……

They only had one day of training time before the match against West Bromwich Albion.

Villa's players only had time to practice tactics, and Liu Yang didn't even get a chance to try out the enhancements to the free-kick system.

However, when the starting lineup was announced after the match, Liu Yang's name was prominently listed!

His outstanding performances in these few games have left Gard with no reason to bench him anymore.

The young players beside him, including Grealish and Traore, cheered together in a boisterous manner!

"Congratulations, Liu! Keep up the good work now that you've made the starting lineup!"

"You'll play midfield in the next game, partnering with Veretout and Gueye."

"We're playing at home, so we can take the initiative in attack."

Garde patted Liu Yang on the shoulder with a friendly smile.

In reality, he was far less calm than he appeared.

"Almstadt was absolutely right, that kid really is a genius!"

"Now he is our savior!"

……

Time quickly passed to the afternoon of December 23rd.

On the day of the competition.

Liu Yang, who was warming up with his teammates, suddenly felt a heavy pat on his back.

"Hey Liu, have you grown taller again? My goodness..."

At this time, Gnabry did not yet have the explosive haircut and furrow braid that would later appear.

It's not the classic "King of London" short hairstyle either.

He's now sporting a very flamboyant mohawk.

Liu Yang was so engrossed in watching this that he couldn't hold back his emotions.

"Sel, why is your head so pointy?"

Gnabry, of course, did not know the implied meaning of that statement.

But judging from his friend's tone and expression, it's clear that this guy was mocking his hairstyle.

"Okay, I think this is very fashionable. Speaking of which, you've been getting a lot of attention lately!"

"Hehe, I've been waiting to run into you, let's have a go at it."

A hint of disappointment appeared on Gnabry's face.

He leaned close to Liu Yang's ear and lowered his voice.

"I don't think I'll be able to play in this match; it's unlikely."

"I haven't had any playing time at all this season."

"That old man Pulis—I don't even want to call him the coach—disliked Mr. Wenger and Arsenal very much."

"Because of this, he would openly or secretly ostracize me at any time, and even said that I was not worthy of playing in the Premier League."

Liu Yang didn't know what to say, so he just patted Gnabry on the back.

"However," Gnabry's expression brightened again, "Arsenal called me a few days ago, and Mr. Wenger wants to terminate my loan contract early and send me back."

"Several of our offensive players are injured, so maybe I'll get a chance."

"Anyway, it's much better than sitting here on a bench."

"It's okay, Sel. It sounds a bit strange to say this, but if I get into their group, it'll be like I'm avenging you."

Gnabry grinned.

"Hey Liu, do you still have a chance to go back to Arsenal? I saw in the reports that you have some kind of buy-back clause, maybe we could even play together..."

Liu Yang also fell into deep thought.

Do I still have a chance to return to Arsenal?

Or should I go to another strong team?

Would he get the same playing time at a top team as he does at Aston Villa?

But even if they continue this performance, staying at Aston Villa won't be easy to avoid relegation.

……

The match between the two rival teams is about to begin.

Villa Park stadium was bustling with noise.

In the far East, however, this was just another match that no one cared about.

"Guys, I'll do the commentary for this match."

"The team in the A-League next door just won again, they're on a hot streak, everyone trust me one more time!"

In the early hours of the morning, the young streamer put on his number 91 Villa jersey again.

Let's take a look at Villa's starting lineup!

Goalkeeper: Guzan!

"Defenders: Bacuna, Lescott, Okore, Hutton!"

Midfielders: Guy, Veretout, and Liu Yang!

"Forwards: Grealish, Jordan Ayew, and Sinclair!"

"Liu Yang and his brother are finally in the starting lineup! And they're playing midfield!"

- [Liu Yang is starting today, so I'm not betting on a draw this time, I'm going straight for Aston Villa to win!]

I'm trusting Liu Yang this once!

-【I believe it too. Those who bet on Villa to win last time probably made a killing!】

- [Brothers, I'm going to take a gamble. Although Liu Yang broke my three-game winning streak of draws, I've still decided to bet on Aston Villa to win 4-1!]