Everyone expected Arsenal to win. The only question was: by how many? Arteta’s men had crushed Leeds 5–0 in real life, and my team carried the same “favorites” tag. We embraced it.
From the shadow of Raya’s blunder against United, I trusted Kepa in goal, with plans to reintegrate Raya soon. Havertz started — familiar with our rhythm — while Gyökeres waited on the bench, still settling in.
But fate struck early. Havertz twisted his ankle in the 13th minute, the camera showing the pain clearly. Gyökeres stepped in, and by the 39th minute he had scored. Five minutes into the second half, he doubled the lead, echoing his real‑life brace against Leeds. Martinelli sealed the result in the 68th minute.
Final score: 3–0. A commanding win yet marred by Havertz’s injury. The medical team confirmed he’ll be out for two months. He left on crutches, the ankle swollen. We all felt for him, but the march continues.
The Road to Anfield
Next stop: Liverpool. In reality, Arteta’s men fell here. I refuse to follow that script. Hincapié is back in training, set for a reserve game to sharpen his fitness. The plan is clear: go to Anfield, face the roar, and conquer.
The anticipation builds. Leeds was a test of dominance. Liverpool will be a test of resilience. The diary continues…
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