Harvesting Time!

Chapter 125 Harvesting Time!

The moment the ball went into the net, the boos and cheers from the entire stadium fell silent.

The next second, there was the frenzied cheering of Liverpool fans and the sound of heartbreak from Arsenal fans.

In the stands, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher jumped to his feet before Martin Tyler could, shouting, "Jiang!!! Beautiful counter-attack!! Thank you Liverpool, thank you Klopp! Great signings! Great Chinese people!!!"

Liverpool are now 2-0 up! Many Arsenal fans are heartbroken tonight!

Martin Taylor took over the conversation after Carragher finished speaking.

"This is Jiang Yan's first goal for Liverpool in the Premier League!"

"To borrow Carragher's words, welcome Jiang Yan, welcome Mane, welcome to Liverpool, welcome to the Premier League!!!!"

Henry was completely humiliated and could only listen to Carragher and Martin Taylor excitedly boasting about Jiang Yan's achievements.

Twice he teased Jiang Yan and was slapped in the face, which made him completely obedient and stop expressing his opinions on Jiang Yan.

After scoring, Jiang Yan ran towards the corner flag. Facing the hatred of the Arsenal fans, he raised his hands and made a triumphant celebration gesture.

Click!Click!

The sound of camera shutters clicking continuously echoed behind him.

A Liverpool beat reporter captured this world-famous scene: Jiang Yan stands regal in front of Arsenal's die-hard supporters, while Arsenal fans in the stands raise their middle fingers at Jiang Yan and mutter words starting with F.

Jiang Yan's Liverpool teammates ran over again, but this time, only Jiang Yan was surrounded in the middle.

"Well done!"

"Jiang, this is what you deserve!"

"I knew you could do it!"

The Liverpool players on the bench also applauded Jiang Yan.

"No wonder he's the most expensive signing in the Premier League!"

"You get what you pay for..."

Back on the pitch, Cech slowly stood up and shook his head helplessly at the Liverpool fans who were celebrating wildly.

If this ball had been played four years ago, he would have been absolutely confident of saving it.

Unfortunately, time waits for no one, and at 34 years old, he can no longer be as good as he was in his prime.

One generation will eventually grow old, but there will always be someone young.

With two goals in hand, Liverpool's players were clearly a bit complacent.

Fortunately, Arsenal's players have had their mentality worn down by the string of goals.

The pace of the game slowed down, with repeated ineffective possessions and attacking attempts.

But in the end, neither side was able to change the score.

Ultimately, the first half ended with both sides leading 2-0 at halftime.

During halftime.

Wenger focused on instructing his players on how to defend against Jiang Yan, while also strengthening the defense against Mane.

Liverpool's summer signings were truly terrifying; both high-priced players have lived up to expectations.

Wenger once again expressed his regret at not being able to sign Jiang Yan.

If Arsenal had signed Jiang Yan first, they might be leading 2-0 right now.

Meanwhile, in Liverpool's dressing room, Klopp praised Jiang Yan and Mane's performances, and pointed out that the players failed to maintain a high press in the latter part of the first half.

"High pressing is our foundation. Even if we concede a goal, it doesn't matter. We not only want to win, but we want to win beautifully!"

After the start of the second half.

Arsenal launched a fierce attack for a period of time, even threatening the goal repeatedly, until Jiang Yan dropped back to midfield, and Arsenal's fierce attack was thwarted.

In the 60th minute, Wenger brought on Chamberlain and Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez in an attempt to salvage Arsenal's defeat.

The substitution had a significant effect, and Arsenal's counter-attacking efficiency improved markedly. Finally, in the 70th minute, substitute A. Sanchez scored the goal.

The 2-1 scoreline gave Arsenal fans hope of equalizing, but that hope was quickly dashed by harsh reality.

In the 75th minute, Klopp also made a substitution.

Firmino was replaced by Sturridge to bolster the attack, clearly indicating no intention to back down and play defensively.

In the 82nd minute of the match, substitute Sturridge and Jiang Yan executed a smooth combination play.

Sturridge received the ball with his back to goal, holding off two defenders to protect it at his feet. Jiang Yan instantly understood his intention and rushed over to support him.

When Sturridge saw Jiang Yan come up, a smile appeared on his lips.

"No wonder he stole my starting spot!"

He kicked the ball to Jiang Yan, turned and started running, squeezing through the gap between the two defenders.

Sensing Sturridge's determination, Jiang Yan reciprocated with the same resolve.

Tony Cross's [Guiding the Way - Precise Through Pass] was immediately activated.

boom! !

A precise through ball slipped between the two center-backs and found Sturridge making a run forward.

"Sturridge receives the ball!"

Martin and Carragher cheered from the stands.

Henry, on the other side, nervously covered his mouth the whole time, hoping the ball wouldn't go in.

However, Sturridge, inside the penalty area, received this precise through ball and, without the slightest hesitation, powerfully struck the ball with the instep of his foot!

boom! ! !

"Sturridge! He receives a through ball from Jiang Yan and scores, 3-1! Liverpool have completely sealed the game!"

After scoring, Sturridge ran to the corner flag and roared, as if he wanted to vent all his grievances and resentment. He wanted to prove to the world that he was also capable of starting for Liverpool!

Of course, he didn't forget to thank Jiang Yan for the wonderful pass.

As the final whistle blew, the game ended.

Klopp and Wenger shook hands.

"If I could go back in time, I would definitely sign Jiang first."

Wenger's tone was somewhat regretful.

Klopp laughed and said, "Jiang is a treasure bestowed upon Liverpool by God, and we won't let him slip away so easily."

"It won't be that simple next time."

"Good luck."

The match ended completely after the two embraced.

In the post-match media interviews, both Arsenal and Liverpool players emphasized Jiang Yan's performance.

"He's perfect!" Sturridge exclaimed dramatically. "Jiang understands my intentions perfectly, it's very comfortable playing with him, and if possible, I'd like to play with him a few more times."

Not only his teammates, but even his opponents deeply admire his skills.

"That physical confrontation with Jiang? I really thought I hit a brick wall. Those who say Jiang can't adapt to the physicality of the Premier League can watch this game before they speak."

Not only the players, but also Professor Wenger said in a post-match interview: "We lost to Jiang, who won over the fans with a perfect Premier League debut."

After the match, Sky Sports featured it on its front page.

As the doubts subsided, people began to ponder a question: With Jiang Yan on the team, what heights will Liverpool ultimately reach? Can he really lead Liverpool to the Premier League title?

These are all things that Jiang Yan will discuss later.

At this moment, he was studying the system's rewards.

[Congratulations, host, for defeating Arsenal! You have been awarded the Arsenal star player skill pack!]

"Finally, the exciting harvesting phase has arrived! With so many star players at Arsenal, whose skill pack will we get...?"

[Does the host wish to activate this feature?]

"Activate!"

The moment the reward was activated, red and white light instantly enveloped the entire room.

Dozens of figures dressed in red and white battle robes appeared before Jiang Yan.

This time, their figures did not disappear with the system's selection; they simply stood quietly in front of Jiang Yan, seemingly waiting for his choice.

"Am I really going to have to choose myself this time? But..."

'

He looked at the dozens of black figures in front of him.

"You should at least give me some kind of hint, you damn system!"

No matter how he called out, the system did not respond, so he gritted his teeth and reached out to touch the nearest dark shadow.

The moment his fingertips touched the shadow, Jiang Yan felt a powerful force surge into his body through his arm.

The dark shadow in front of them suddenly became clearly visible.

His red and white jerseys, iconic red rooster comb, and tireless running style make him look like a never-ending engine.

[Arsenal's star player skill packs now include Frederick Ljungberg's exclusive skill pack!]

Congratulations! You have obtained the "Off-the-Ball Movement - Timing of Late Runs" skill pack!

Your attributes have been improved: Offensive Awareness 85→90; Shooting Accuracy 81→85

[You'll be much more comfortable operating on the flanks, maintaining high-speed changes of direction and consistent breakthroughs even under pressure, expanding your offensive and defensive coverage on the flanks!]

Countless images flashed through his mind: the furious runs down the flanks at Highbury Stadium, the deadly runs into the penalty area, the tireless sprints back and forth for ninety consecutive minutes—

Ljungberg's mad dash down the wing, his late runs into the box to score, his fierce battles—from this moment on, it all belongs to him!

The Premier League schedule is very tight, and six days later, Liverpool will travel to Burnley for another match.

Burnley was founded in 1882 and is one of the founding members of the Premier League. Their home ground, Turf Moor, is a notoriously difficult place to play in the Premier League.

They were promoted from the Championship last season. They play a pragmatic style of play and have a tough defense, making them a true home team powerhouse.

Besides the matches between Liverpool and Arsenal, and Burnley, there were many other surprising games in these two rounds of the Premier League.

In the first round of the Premier League, defending champions Leicester City lost to Hull City in the opening match.

Meanwhile, Everton vs. Tottenham, Middlesbrough vs. Stoke City, and Southampton vs. Watford all managed a surprising three-game draw, with the same score of 1-1.

In the second round of the Premier League, Tiger City pulled off a stunning upset, defeating Swansea, who finished 12th in the Premier League last season, away from home.

This is undoubtedly great news for Tiger City, who are aiming to avoid relegation.

That's the Premier League for you; no one can predict which team will lose or which will win.

Liverpool's second round of matches is about to begin.

"The second round of the Premier League has begun. I believe fans who watched the first round will have a deep impression of it, whether it's..."

Three consecutive draws, a last-minute winner from Manchester City, a brilliant performance from Liverpool... This is the Premier League, this is the charm of England's top league!

"Zhuangdian'er Tai! Zhuangdian'er Tai! Welcome all football fans to tune in to the second round of the Premier League match: Liverpool vs. newly promoted Burnley!"

"In the last round, Burnley lost 1-0 to Swansea. Can they rely on their defensive tactics to secure a point at home against Klopp's team this time?"

"On the other hand, Liverpool's new signings Jiang Yan and Mane have performed exceptionally well and have fully integrated into the team. Jiang Yan has even been positioned closer to the attacking third, as Klopp wants to fully unleash his attacking talent! And Jiang Yan has brilliantly fulfilled Klopp's task, successfully linking the entire team together! We look forward to his outstanding performance!!"

Inside the away team's locker room.

Klopp is still motivating the players.

"Hey! Listen up, kids, don't underestimate this team. Our goal is the Premier League title this season. We got off to a good start six days ago, so don't let your guard down. Keep pressing high and let's get this win!"

Jiang Yan, standing to the side, seemed rather sullen.

Mane, sitting next to him, asked with a dark expression, "Brother, what's wrong with you?"

Jiang Yan then realized what was happening: "It's nothing, I was just too excited."

Mane then reluctantly turned around and packed his gear.

Jiang Yan's lack of enthusiasm stemmed from the fact that Burnley, unlike Arsenal, wasn't a team with a glorious past. Even if they defeated them, they probably wouldn't gain any significant skills.

"Never mind, the most important thing is for the team to win!"

The players from both sides lined up to enter the field.

"Now I will introduce the lineups for both teams in this match!"

Burnley fielded a 4-4-2 formation.

"The goalkeeper is Tom Heaton from England."

"In defense, the two center-backs are Keane and Mee, the left-back is Luton, and the right-back is Ward."

Midfielders: Boyd, Marny, Defort, Ivoyt.

"The two forwards are Gray from Jamaica and Vokes from Wales!"

Liverpool are still using a 4-3-3 formation.

Goalkeeper: Minileo.

"Defense line: Milner, Klavan, Lovren, Clyne."

Midfielders: Coutinho, Henderson, Lallana.

Forwards: Firmino, Sturridge, Jiang Yan!

The match began with Burnley kicking off.

Gray passed the ball to Marny.

Just when everyone thought it would be an ordinary attack, an unexpected event occurred.

Burnley attacked Liverpool's right flank. Sturridge hadn't even reacted yet when Marny dribbled into midfield. Facing Lallana's interception, he decisively passed the ball to striker Gray.

Gray, positioned on the edge of the penalty area, seemed intent on replicating Mane's one-minute lightning strike, unleashing a powerful shot towards the goal.

However, goalkeeper Minileo was in excellent form and made a diving save to tip the ball out of bounds.

Burnley earned a corner kick opportunity.

Defort took the corner kick.

Burnley and Liverpool players were huddled together in the penalty area.

De Vrij's corner kick is taken!

De Vrij's corner kick had a strong outward curve, the ball drawing a strange parabola in the air, directly bypassing Liverpool's wall, and landing precisely in the upper right corner of the six-yard box!

That was such a tricky pass!

Minileo misjudged the situation and moved two steps to the left too early. By the time he realized the ball was landing in a completely different spot, it was too late.

Chaos erupted in the penalty area, but Gray leaped high and shook off Klavan's entanglement.

The lion shakes its head!

The ball flew into the net like a cannonball!