The Turning Point

After conceding the first goal, Manchester City, who had almost considered the match won, seemed to be irritated. They pressed hard and planned to use the last few minutes to attack aggressively, trying to regain the lead. However, their approach also exposed gaps behind them, taking a significant risk.

The Manchester City players, anxious after conceding, lost their composure. Their first attack after the game restarted resulted in a steal in Arsenal's backcourt. Then, it was time for a counterattack!

Diaby stretched his long legs and intercepted Manchester City's pass from the wing to the center. He quickly passed the ball to Arteta. The Spaniard turned around, looked up, and immediately saw Louis advancing along the left wing. At that moment, only two Manchester City center-backs were returning to defense at high speed, but they were still far from Louis.

Good chance! Arteta didn't hesitate and made a long diagonal pass. The football pierced the sky, flying directly towards Louis. This was what Wenger saw when he turned around. Louis stared at the incoming ball, watching Kompany out of the corner of his eye.

"Anticipate your opponent."

Kompany was waiting for him to stop the ball and then quickly close in. Louis realized he had no support from his teammates and wasn't sure he could protect the ball against Kompany's experienced and physical challenge. Kompany, one of the top central defenders, retreated, keeping a suitable distance, waiting for Louis to stop the ball.

Louis adjusted his pace and decided to volley with his left foot. This decision wasn't random; it was a result of careful consideration. First, Louis felt confident in his volleying ability thanks to the [Van Persie Volley Module]. Second, Arteta's pass was perfectly placed, allowing him to strike without hesitation. Finally, Joe Hart was the goalkeeper. Even if he didn't score, Louis believed he had to try.

Kompany, retreating, assumed Louis would stop the ball. He expected to close in and either poke the ball away or double-team with Lescott. But when Louis adjusted his pace, Kompany realized he intended to volley. He reacted quickly but was a bit too far. As soon as he started to close in, Louis had already struck the ball with his left foot!

The football flew past Kompany's right side. Kompany turned to witness Joe Hart frozen, helplessly watching the ball fly into the goal.

"Arteta's long pass... Louis... Louis!!!!!!" Andy Gray's scalp tingled, and his eyes nearly popped out.

"Volley!! Volley!!!!!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!! Ahhhhh! Joe Hart has been stunned again! This goal can compete for the Premier League's best goal this season. Does anyone object?"

"This volley reminds me of someone. Yes, you all know that name." Andy Gray's commentary was rapid-fire, leaving Martin Keown and Gary Neville unable to interject.

Martin murmured, "Van Persie's replacement? Ha." Then he remembered something. "Hey, Gary, does your bet still count?"

Gary Neville looked embarrassed, wishing he could hide his face and leave.

In China...

"Louis scores twice! Oh my god!" Zhang Jun shouted, stunned by Louis' goal. "At this moment, I seem to see Robin van Persie! Many English media mocked Louis as Van Persie's replacement. Now it seems Louis might truly replace Van Persie!"

"Two goals! Arsenal has taken the lead! One to two! In just one minute, the situation has completely changed. Arsenal, relying on Louis' two goals, especially the second volley, has turned the game around! Arsenal is on track for their first league win of the season!"

fans were equally shocked. Even the most optimistic fans couldn't have imagined this scene. Minutes before the end of the game, Louis scored twice in a minute to overtake the score! The plot seemed unbelievable.

"Awesome!!!"

"Van Persie's replacement indeed!"

"Arsenal got a huge bargain!"

"Chinese Football Association, act quickly, or Italy will take him!"

"I think he would be better off with the Italian national team."

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There was silence for about two seconds at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City fans were stunned. A minute ago, they were one goal ahead, but now, the situation had reversed, with Arsenal leading thanks to Louis' spectacular goal.

Arsenal fans, initially stunned, erupted in deafening cheers. They remembered Manchester City fans mocking Louis earlier and sang in response.

"Oh oh oh, he is not someone's replacement!"

"Oh oh oh oh, he will not be anyone's replacement!!"

"He is Louis! He is Louis! He is our magic boy!!"

Thus, a new chant for Louis was born hastily in the stands of the visiting team's section.