With maxed-out heading ability from the start, I became the king of Arsenal.

During the warm-up, Sun Yu carefully observed Scholes.

To be honest, it was a real treat to watch; "Ginger Head's" passing drills were practically a masterclass.

Including Arsenal's reserve team, Sun Yu has actually played ten matches.

Of all the players he had ever seen, only watching Scholes play was a true pleasure.

Despite his short legs, Scholes's ball handling and rhythm, the way he absorbs power when receiving the ball, and the leg swing when passing are all like rhythmic gymnastics.

Wilshere's ball control is also quite skillful, but he still has a long way to go in other aspects.

As for the others, some are better than others, but they're all on the same level, like workers on an assembly line.

Of course, they are all masters in the eyes of ordinary football fans.

Sun Yu's warm-up routine is like that of a track and field athlete; he always loosens up his joints and then uses short sprints to stimulate his cardiovascular system.

Feeling that his body was warmed up enough, Sun Yu began practicing long-range shots from outside the penalty area.

As soon as he finished setting up the soccer ball, he received emotional support from his teammates.

[Sorensen's armor penetration value +10]

Could it be that...?

Is this the deterrent power of top-tier footwork?

Sun Yu glanced at his data panel:

Agility: 77; Physical Fitness: 93; Explosiveness: 82

[Footwork Strength: 93; Strength Combat: 95; Jumping Ability: 91]

Speed: 81; Dribbling: 44; Tackling: 50; Tackle: 48

[Vision: 49; Off-the-ball movement: 42; Defensive positioning: 43; Ball control: 62]

Passing: 50; Shooting: 60; Heading: 100; Free Kick: 39

Exclusive Skill:

1. Henry's ball protection technique.

2. Cruyff's little trick.

【积分：415/1000，等级lv1，升级经验6/10】

After gaining the attribute for the sixth time, Sun Yu has increased his shooting ability to 60, which is the maximum stat increase for the level 1 defense penetration function.

Another attribute point was allocated to Passing, which once again confirmed his guess.

The coach and teammates all felt that Sun Yu's passing had improved significantly. Given Sun Yu's understanding of lower-level leagues, he could play as an attacking midfielder in the English Second Division.

In the English First Division, as long as he doesn't play in the center, he's a great passer in any other position.

However, to establish oneself in the English First Division, one must have outstanding strengths: either be good at the game, be able to make it difficult for others to survive, or be able to withstand a beating.

As the warm-up was about to end, Ferguson stood tall and chewed gum, waiting patiently at the entrance to the players' tunnel for Shawcross to come over.

Surprisingly, Shawcross, who usually looks like an executioner, stood in front of the old man like a shy college student.

Ferguson extended his right hand with a kind smile, and Shawcross quickly reached out his hand, just like a golden retriever who had mastered the skill of handing over a paw.

Ferguson: "Son, how have you been lately? Has life settled down?"

Shawcross: "Yes, sir, I'm doing quite well right now."

Ferguson: "Good, are you planning to end this?"

Shawcross: "Yes, sir, it's probably the 12-year off-season, and it will be postponed by a year if we can play in the European Championship."

Ferguson: "Are you having children?"

Shawcross: "Yes, sir, due next July."

Shawcross's formulaic sentence structure was not unexpected for Sun Yu, but Ferguson's questions and their order were completely unexpected.

Before the 1990s, Britain was very conservative about the order of marriage and childbirth, and society generally considered it very shameful to have a child out of wedlock.

Children born to parents who are not married are uniformly labeled with the discriminatory nickname "illegitimate children," which is a major taboo in the eyes of the British, who value reputation.

However, under British law, having a child out of wedlock is a legal act.

However, unmarried couples only have the right to raise the child; they do not have legal rights such as property, inheritance, or guardianship between them.

The weaker party can only fight for its rights by going to court.

However, having a child out of wedlock has a major drawback: couples can break up without paying a heavy price.

If even the slightest crack appears in the relationship, the couple may break up, leaving the child to grow up in a single-parent family.

In the eyes of Catholics, Protestants, and other conservative denominations, having a child out of wedlock is an immoral act.

Born in the 1940s, Ferguson was a devout Protestant, and the fact that he could ask this question proves that he truly regarded Shawcross as a child he had once taught.

This also shows that Ferguson is a person who keeps up with the times and is not bound by the past; otherwise, he could not have led Manchester United to dominate the Premier League for twenty years.

Back in the locker room, Sun Yu patted Shawcross with a smile: "I still prefer your rebellious side."

Shawcross chuckled: "Don't be fooled by his appearance just now; he's terrifying when he's angry."

"By the way, he said you have the personality of a winner."

Sun Yu smiled and said, "Then I want to see how he turns on the hairdryer."

Shawcross: "...That's not impossible either."

Haha, so you weren't up to any good either!

Five minutes before the start of the match, Pulis loudly encouraged his players: "Guys, I have something to remind you of."

"Our home record this season is 3 wins and 1 draw; this is our home ground!"

"Every team here will pay the price!"

"We'll step over Manchester United's 'corpse,' terrify all teams, make them lose sleep the night before their match, and leave them trembling here!"

"You don't need to study their tactics. I want you to awaken your instincts. Step onto the field like beasts!"

"Who do they think they are? We'll give them a constant barrage of attacks!"

"Charge them! Elbow them! Slide them over! Don't give them any chance to think!"

"Get out onto the field now! Destroy them, both physically and mentally!"

"Take action!"

Shawcross roared, "It's either him or me! It's either him or me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, all the Stoke City players started smashing their lockers.

As they entered the players' tunnel, both teams held their heads high, not even glancing at each other.

It's clear that all the Stoke City players want to give Manchester United a good beating.

Although Stoke City and Manchester United both have 14 points, the two teams' records are composed of completely different factors.

斯托克城4胜2平2负，而曼联以3胜5平的战绩成为英超唯一保持不败的球队。

In this era, the Premier League champions are like the rings in "The Lord of the Rings" for mid-to-lower-table Premier League teams—dangerous yet alluring.

Manchester United have been held to draws this season by Fulham, Everton, Sunderland, West Bromwich Albion and Bolton Wanderers.

Ferguson has repeatedly expressed his anger, saying, "If they had shown the same intensity they did against Manchester United in other matches, they would never be where they are today."

But his words were useless; now mid-to-lower-tier Premier League teams are all vying to take the first blood from Manchester United.

Manchester United fielded a 4-4-2 formation today.

Goalkeeper: Van der Sar.

Defenders: Neville, Ferdinand, Vidic, O'Shea.

Midfielders: Nani, Scholes, Fletcher, Evra.

Forwards: Berbatov, Hernandez.

Most Premier League teams of that era played 4-4-2, but Stoke City still used a configuration of four center-backs, a fighting midfielder, and two rams.

Manchester United kicked off first, and the ball quickly came to Scholes' feet, where Sun Yu immediately pressed forward.

Scholes half-turned, letting the ball pass to his side, and easily chipped it to Nani on the right wing with the instep of his foot.

When Tuncay came on as a substitute, he rushed forward like a madman, startling Nani, who quickly turned around and passed the ball towards the midfield.

Tuncay decisively rushed to the right side of the field, and O'Shea dared not let the ball stay at his feet, so he immediately passed the ball back to Van der Sar.

Jones immediately pressed the goalkeeper, and Van der Sar quickly passed the ball across to the right wing.

Seeing that Gary Neville was having a difficult time, Sun Yu immediately rushed over.

After receiving the ball, the Manchester United vice-captain held his head high, not even glancing at Sun Yu.

Neville tried to clear the ball with a long kick, and Sun Yu sensed that the opponent was going to get past him, but still stretched out his leg to intercept.

next moment.

Neville first made a dribbling motion towards the wing, then cut the ball to the left.

Sun Yu didn't move, waiting for him to make a real move before speeding up.

Seeing Neville cut the ball to his left, Sun Yu suddenly started his run.

brothers!

What were you thinking?

What makes you think you can get past me?

Sun Yu caught up with the other person in one step, and he could feel the other person's body tremble.

Scared?

late!

Sun Yu shoved Neville aside with his body, and Neville staggered two steps toward the baseline like a scarecrow.

Gary Neville's armor penetration value +75

Whoops!

She has a pretty strong sense of self-esteem!

Sun Yu decisively dribbled the ball into the penalty area, Jones moved towards the center, and Tuncay ran towards the penalty spot.

Ferdinand put his hands behind his back and stared at Sun Yu with wide eyes.

Just as he was guessing where Sun Yu would pass the ball, Sun Yu started again, bringing the ball towards the penalty area.

Ferdinand tried to block the ball's path, but Sun Yu directly rammed into him with his body.

Thirty-two-year-old Ferdinand was bounced away, and Sun Yu did not hesitate at all, swinging his left foot towards the near corner of the goal.

Ferdinand's defensive penetration value is +50.

Bang!

Miracles happen with great force!

come!

Who's afraid of who?!