The English Premier League clubs have an inseparable close connection and historical origin with their communities.

At the beginning of the last century, English villages and towns with a high degree of community gave birth to century-old powerhouses.

Community members have a strong sense of belonging and identity with their own clubs.

Similar comments often pop up in pubs: "Our town's football team is better than yours!"

The club is also a representative of the community image, and football matches greatly alleviate regional conflicts off the field.

They accept the support of community fans, and also give back to community fans with practical public welfare activities.

Arsenal's situation is different. It is an outsider who moved in. In order to gain local support, it spent money to establish the Islington Foundation, the Northern Hospital, providing jobs and housing.

A few magpies are jumping on the treetops.

A thick fog is spreading.

Arsenal CEO Ivan Gazidis touched his bald head, dampened by the fog, and warmly welcomed David, the community representative of the Football Association.

The task of the two bald men today is very simple: to distribute 3,000 tickets to Islington's primary schools, community projects, and charity partners.

These are tickets for the second leg of the Champions League semi-final.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the two got into a business car printed with the Arsenal team emblem.

David touched his big belly and said with a smile: "Mr. Clark has a suggestion, suggesting that Arsenal must keep Li. He is a superstar belonging to the Premier League and his value is immeasurable."

"Of course, this is just a suggestion."

"The Premier League now has many distinctive famous coaches, but lacks a real superstar."

Gazidis nodded: "You mean Li's value after winning the Champions League and the World Cup."

David did not reply. He knew that the bald man in front of him could not make decisions at Arsenal. This guy was also secretly contacting AC Milan, preparing to jump ship.

"Why hasn't Wenger renewed his contract with the club yet?"

"This is almost a problem that Arsenal delays every season!"

"Wenger is a good person, but he is no longer suitable for Arsenal."

Turin International Airport.

The Bianconeri (Juventus) are embarking on their journey to North London.

Pierro is broadcasting live as a representative of Sky Sports.

"It's not smoke and mirrors. Most of Arsenal's main players are injured and absent. They are already in a desperate situation."

"Juventus will easily capture the Emirates Stadium!"

"The opponent no longer has the strength of the Champions League top four!"

"Tonight, we will witness a wonderful reversal!"

The Juventus fans who came to see them off burst into cheers.

They seem to have seen their team complete the reversal in North London and advance to the Champions League final.

Unlike the confident Juventus legend.

Coach Allegri had a calm expression. After boarding the plane, he kept discussing tactical details with his assistant coach.

Back row seats.

Higuain is also instilling his experience to the young player Dybala:

"Arsenal will definitely maintain a low defensive position, trying to hold on to the one-goal lead."

"Even if they lose the ball, there is no need to retreat too much to participate in the strangulation. The old, weak and disabled Arsenal cannot support the style of play centered on Li."

Can't the Serie A defense group plus Buffon stop the isolated and helpless Li?

The Premier League and Serie A media have also made predictions about this key battle:

Arsenal is full of injuries, and the lucky goal scored in the first leg has no reference value. The way to defend the home court must be to park the bus.

Juventus has a complete lineup and high morale.

On the Champions League stage, a one-goal deficit has never been a major disadvantage.

The odds given by Joy Bean Company for Arsenal's handicap are also constantly soaring.

The Islington fans are so scared that they dare not chase their own team.

Let's bet on Juventus.

If you win, you get money.

If you don't win, you're happy.

Emirates Stadium.

Crowded with people, every seat is occupied.

Scarves, slogans, and team flags form a red and white ocean.

The Champions League star flag under the night is solemn and sacred.

"ESPN! ESPN! Good evening, audience friends."

"Now broadcasting live for you is the second leg of the 2016/17 season Champions League semi-final!"

"Arsenal will play against Juventus at home!"

"A highly anticipated Champions League focus battle."

"In the first leg, thanks to Li Kang's wonderful pass and Morata's goal, the Gunners scored a valuable away goal!"

"Can Juventus capture the Emirates Stadium tonight?"

"Will the goddess of luck favor Allegri and his disciples? Two years ago, they were very close to the Champions League title."

"Thirty years east of the Thames, thirty years west of the Thames, Wenger's team has once again ushered in a revival stage!"

"Li Kang has also led the team to the second leg of the Champions League semi-final again. I hope he can break through the shackles and create a new Champions League journey this season."

Players' tunnel.

The atmosphere is frozen.

The players from both sides simply say hello, without much communication, and look straight ahead.

Maguire handed the small notebook and pen to the logistics staff, subconsciously patted his chest, a little nervous that he couldn't hide.

Welbeck stood behind Li Kang, with his hands on the latter's shoulders.

"Li, we will be in the final!"

Li Kang nodded, feeling the other person's hands trembling slightly.

In the system panel.

The "Turn the Tide" module is shining brightly.

[Sanchez suffered a serious ankle injury, triggering a buff: Super Crossover.]

[Giroud dislocated his shoulder, triggering a buff: Greatly improved header, greatly improved body flexibility, and greatly improved shooting posture adaptability.]

[Koscielny injured his knee, triggering a buff: Greatly improved defensive steals, temporarily obtaining the "Accurate Prediction" module.]

[Ramsey strained his thigh, triggering a buff: "Death" module.]

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[Comprehensive bonus: "Eternal Heart" module (legendary), stamina 84→99]

Full-level stamina?

Are my teammates injured so seriously this time?

Li Kang repeatedly checked the terrifying buffs brought by the "Turn the Tide" module.

The queue suddenly moved.

The referee team led the players from both sides out of the tunnel.

The stands erupted with thunderous cheers.

"The following is an introduction to the starting lineups of both sides."

"Arsenal's formation is 4-4-2!"

"Goalkeeper: Cech."

"Defenders: Bellerin, Maguire, Mustafi, Gibbs."

"Midfielders: Elneny, Li Kang, Cazorla, Iwobi."

"Forwards: Morata, Welbeck."

ESPN live broadcast room.

A wail of ghosts and wolves.

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[You can avoid March, but you can't avoid May. Why does Arsenal have to have an injury crisis at this time!]

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[Can this lineup stop Juventus?]

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[The defense is wrong, and these two guys on the front line are even more unreliable.]

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[What to do? I have already bet all my private money on Arsenal to advance! I'm done for, I have to save up secretly for another two years!]

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[Don't panic, as long as Li Mingdeng (Li Kang's nickname) is not injured, even a depleted Arsenal has a chance to advance.]

"Juventus' formation is 3-5-2!"

"Goalkeeper: Buffon!"

"Defenders: Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini."

"Midfielders: Alves, Pjanic, Dybala, Khedira, Sandro!"

"Forwards: Higuain, Mandzukic."

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[Someone tell me, how can Juventus lose?]

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[A draw also means Arsenal advances!]

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[The Old Lady is going to fight hard!]

(End of this chapter)