Football: What Happened To Going To The Nightclub? I Have To Score

In reality, the FA Cup final should have featured Arsenal.

In the original timeline, Manchester City and Arsenal were evenly matched in the FA Cup semi-finals. The game was fiercely contested, with both teams giving it their all. Aguero managed to break through Arsenal's defense and score, but Chamberlain soon assisted Monreal to equalize.

The match remained tied until extra time, when Arsenal eventually triumphed over Manchester City to reach the final against Chelsea.

However, in this timeline, a new variable changed the outcome.

Jack Grealish, who had originally joined Manchester City a few years later, arrived early in this timeline. This shift tipped the balance.

The two teams fought to a 1:1 draw, but in injury time, Grealish made a decisive breakthrough on the left flank, creating a crucial gap. Shakiri's pass found Aguero, who scored the winning goal against Arsenal!

Thus, Manchester City, who would have been eliminated, made it to the FA Cup final against Chelsea. They started strong, with De Bruyne scoring within the first minute!

A dream start for Manchester City!

Guardiola knew that maintaining the lead would be challenging, given Su Luo's recent outstanding form. The only strategy was to control the ball and run down the clock.

But Guardiola didn't anticipate that Su Luo would up his game even further.

Chelsea's counterattack came earlier than expected. Just five minutes into the game, Kanté made a crucial steal and Chelsea launched a swift counterattack.

The Manchester City players were caught off guard and scrambled to defend. Ajar, Marcus Alonso, Willian, Su Luo, and Lukaku surged forward, creating a powerful offensive push.

Su Luo, threading a perfect pass, left Manchester City's Gundogan and Fernandinho guessing. As they lunged, Su Luo's ball was diverted. Ajar showcased his skills, bypassing Navas and creating space by drawing Kompany away. He then made a decisive cross into the penalty area.

Lukaku, using his body to shield Otamendi, created a perfect shooting opportunity at the edge of the penalty area.

And who else would take the shot but Su Luo?

"Look at Su Luo—he's going for it from the edge of the penalty area!"

Su Dong's powerful commentary seemed to fuel Su Luo's shot.

Boom!

A stunning shot into the top corner of the goal!

The ball zipped past the outstretched hands of Bravo, who had no chance of stopping it. The speed and precision of Su Luo's strike were simply too much for him.

"Goal scored! Just five minutes in, and Su Luo has equalized the score!"

"Chelsea's rapid counterattack caught Manchester City off guard and left them helpless!"

Indeed, Guardiola scratched his head in frustration. He knew that Manchester City's tactical execution was impeccable, but Su Luo's ability to capitalize on opportunities was exceptional.

If Su Luo was given a chance, he wasn't going to waste it.

In the 90th minute, an unmarked Su Luo would make any goal look like a training exercise!

Guardiola realized that the only way to beat Chelsea was to go all out, try to score more goals than Chelsea, and hope for the best.

However, he was hesitant to take such risks. For now, he instructed Manchester City to stabilize and control possession.

Unfortunately, Guardiola missed a crucial opportunity. Chelsea's high press had disrupted Manchester City's rhythm, and Su Luo's frequent retreats created significant pressure.

In the 27th minute, Bravo's goal was breached again!

Manchester City attempted an offensive, but Kanté and Matic managed to steal the ball from De Bruyne. Su Luo seized the opportunity, delivering a perfect long pass—this time not to Ajar on the left, but to the unmarked Willian on the right.

Willian received the ball effortlessly and raced into the penalty area. His cross found Lukaku, who outmuscled his national team captain Kompany to head the ball into the net.

Su Luo had orchestrated another goal! Chelsea now led 2:1!

"Although Su Luo didn't record a direct assist just now, his strategic planning was crucial. He immediately identified the weakest point in Manchester City's defense!"

"This is the remarkable thing about Su Luo: he's not only a threat in front of the goal but also incredibly dangerous from a distance!"

"Competing against the current Chelsea with just Manchester City's lineup is proving very difficult."

"According to reports in the English media, Manchester City's top management has decided to invest heavily this summer due to a significant reshuffle."

With Manchester City's morale decreasing, Chelsea's counterattacks continued unabated.

Before the end of the first half, in the 41st minute, the pattern repeated itself.

Grealish held the ball for a long time, creating a crucial gap. David Silva received the pass, and the inverted triangle in the penalty area was passed to Aguero.

Unfortunately, Aguero, despite his efforts, couldn't produce a strong shot and ended up kicking straight at goalkeeper Courtois.

Courtois fell to the ground and caught the ball, then quickly threw it to Marcos Alonso on the left.

Surrounded by four Manchester City players, Alonso spotted Su Luo's position.

Su Luo's runs always reassure his teammates. No matter how dire the situation, they can always rely on the dependable blue number 7 in the crowd and confidently pass him the ball.

As expected, Alonso passed to Su Luo. Seeing Fernandinho step up to intercept, Su Luo cleverly evaded him and swiftly dribbled past Fernandinho's challenge!

With a series of rapid touches, Su Luo escaped the pursuit of Fernandinho and burst toward the penalty area with impressive speed!

Kompany and Otamendi had to make a choice: one focused on Ajar's position, while the other rushed to block Su Luo.

As Otamendi jumped, Su Luo anticipated his movement and made a perfectly timed pass!

Lukaku received the ball in the penalty area and was left unmarked, putting Otamendi in a difficult position.

"An imaginative pass from Su Luo! Lukaku!!!"

While the outside commentators often emphasize effort, the impact of Su Luo's play was undeniable.

Lukaku calmly controlled the ball with his left foot and scored with a precise shot!

Bravo returned to the goal for the third time to retrieve the ball.

"Su Luo provides another assist, and Lukaku scores, extending Chelsea's lead!"

Chelsea was now 3:1 ahead of Manchester City at halftime, making the FA Cup final seem prematurely decided.

In the Sky Sports studio, Lineker, Gary Neville, and Carragher exchanged glances, clearly disheartened by the lopsided nature of the final.

"I think it's over," Lineker said.

"Yes, I agree," Gary Neville and Carragher concurred.

Lineker summed it up:

"From the moment Su Luo stepped onto the pitch, the outcome seemed inevitable."

"Facing a player of Su Luo's caliber—one of the top three players in the world, if not the best—he has the ability to change the game on his own."

"Manchester City's key players, such as Aguero, David Silva, Fernandinho, and Kompany, are aging and no longer fit for the highest level of competition in Europe."

"It's likely true that Manchester City plans a summer overhaul, with the club supporting Guardiola in rebuilding his desired lineup."

"However, in this game, Manchester City has been powerless."

Gary Neville added:

"It's a positive thing for the Premier League to have a superstar like Su Luo representing English football. Without him, the Premier League might never compete with the current dominance of Real Madrid."

Chelsea's rise has brought some much-needed respect to English football.

Only Chelsea seems capable of stopping Real Madrid this season, or conversely,

Only Real Madrid can challenge Chelsea!

An unbeaten season, with Chelsea breaking records for consecutive wins, goals, and scoring!

Seeing Chelsea dominate Manchester City in the FA Cup final, Blues fans felt a surreal sense of achievement.

"Is it really us who are the great champions?"

The second half continued with little suspense.

Manchester City's lack of morale meant they could no longer pose a significant threat. With core players like David Silva and Aguero fading, their effectiveness diminished further.

In the 72nd minute, Manchester City's attack was thwarted, and David Silva, exhausted, struggled to keep up.

Kanté seized the opportunity to launch a counterattack after easily stealing the ball.

Su Luo's pass cut through Manchester City's defense like a streak of light. Ajar, having timed his run perfectly, faced Bravo and easily scored!

4:1!

Conte substituted Ajar with Mason Mount, who had previously been with Chelsea but now played for the opposing team.

The last 20 minutes became a showcase of Chelsea's dominance.

In the 83rd minute, De Bruyne scored a free kick for Manchester City, but just two minutes later, Su Luo completed a hat-trick of assists. He delivered a precise cross from the right, setting up Mount for another goal!

5:2!

Although the FA Cup final was one-sided, there were plenty of goals to entertain neutral fans.

In the 86th minute, Conte made his final substitution, replacing Su Luo with Pedro.

The new Chelsea star, Su Luo, walked off the pitch amid deafening applause from Wembley Stadium.

Lineker, reflecting on the season, said:

"I remember before the season started, many questioned whether this Chinese player could adapt to the Premier League and if Abramovich's £155 million was well spent."

"But after a season like this, words fail to describe his impact. It's an honor for the Premier League and English football to have Su Luo join our ranks."

"Yes," Carragher agreed.

"We've watched him all season and witnessed countless historic moments."

"Chelsea has now secured three trophies, and the final step to an unprecedented four trophies is just one more championship."

"Cardiff Millennium Stadium, in a week! What's going to happen next?"

Gary Neville, seeing the blue No. 7 shining brightly, was filled with emotion.

It would have been even better if he were wearing the red number 7.

As the game concluded, congratulations were in order for the FA Cup champions.

"Congratulations to Chelsea, the treble winners!"

"We'll see you at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on June 4!"

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