Arsenal

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Arsenal
Original Name	阿森纳
Type	Neutral Character (AI)
Affiliation	English Premier League
Occupation / Role	Professional football club
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Club Profile

• Arsenal train at the Colney Training Centre and play home fixtures at the Emirates Stadium. 1 4
• Arsène Wenger manages the club throughout its rise, overseeing both Li Yufei’s promotion and the team’s transfer strategy. 1 307
• The club’s customary home colors are red and white; it wears yellow away kits when color clashes require it. 532
• Arsenal are initially portrayed as a talented but thin squad, particularly vulnerable in defense and during injury crises. 92 97 190

History

2010–11: Li Yufei’s promotion and title challenge

Arsenal promote youth prospect Li Yufei to the first team after he scores three goals and supplies two assists in a reserve training match. Wenger insists that Li’s place will be earned by performance rather than his father’s status as a major shareholder. 1

Li makes his first-team debut against AC Milan in a friendly, starting as striker. He scores as Arsenal take a 1–0 halftime lead, establishing an early connection with Jack Wilshere and the senior squad. 4 7 8

The team’s attacking output rises dramatically after Li’s arrival. By the Manchester City match, Arsenal have scored 62 goals in 13 matches across all competitions—an average of 4.8 per game—while Li has 25 goals in 11 appearances. 92

Arsenal’s early success is tempered by recurring defensive mistakes and a lack of depth. Wenger and Li both identify defensive reinforcement and rotation as necessary to sustain a league and Champions League campaign. 62 97 190

The club ultimately wins both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League in Li’s first professional season. 300

2011–13: Building a dynasty

Following Cesc Fàbregas’s departure, Arsenal begin a major rebuilding effort. Wenger and Li pursue a group of high-potential signings, including Toni Kroos, Thiago Silva, Paul Pogba, N’Golo Kanté, Virgil van Dijk, Kevin De Bruyne, and Luka Modrić. 307 310 311 317

The transfers reshape Arsenal’s structure. Kroos and Modrić provide control in midfield, Thiago Silva and Van Dijk strengthen the back line, and Kanté adds defensive coverage. Li publicly defends the lesser-known recruits before their performances win Wenger’s confidence. 312 316 317

By the 2012–13 season, Arsenal have secured three consecutive Premier League titles and two consecutive Champions League titles. The team also reaches the FA Cup final while pursuing a third successive European crown. 526 531 532

2013–14: The four-trophy season

After Robin van Persie and Alex Song leave, Arsenal reinforce again through David Alaba while promoting Luis Suárez and Kanté into larger roles. Li, now club captain, helps integrate the new lineup during pre-season. 547 550 551

Arsenal open the campaign by winning the Community Shield and UEFA Super Cup, then maintain a perfect early Premier League record. 551 552 553

The club clinches a fourth consecutive Premier League title with three rounds remaining. 612 It then completes a domestic and European quadruple by defeating Atlético Madrid 4–1 in the Champions League final, with Li scoring a hat-trick to secure Arsenal’s fourth consecutive European title. 620 621

Tactics and Style

• Wenger’s Arsenal favor possession, quick ground passing, and fluid attacking combinations rather than aerial bombardment. 102
• The club commonly uses 4–4–2 and 4–3–3 systems, adapting personnel and shape according to the opponent. 10 45 551
• Arsenal’s attack is built around Li Yufei’s pace, off-the-ball runs, and finishing, supported by creative midfielders and interchangeable forwards. 92 220 554
• Kroos and Modrić become the team’s primary tempo-setters, while Kanté functions as a midfield ball-winner and defensive shield. 317 551 553
• Against elite possession teams, Arsenal are willing to defend compactly and strike through rapid counterattacks. This approach is particularly effective against Bayern Munich’s high press. 613 616

Squad Development

Signing / Player	Development at Arsenal	Notes
Toni Kroos	Signed from Bayern Munich for €20 million.	Becomes a central midfielder known for control and distribution. 311 317
Thiago Silva	Signed from AC Milan for a record €47 million defender fee.	Forms a key part of Arsenal’s strengthened defense. 311 316
Paul Pogba	Signed from Manchester United’s U18 squad.	Develops as a powerful midfield option and impact substitute. 310 550
N’Golo Kanté	Arrives amid criticism due to his low profile.	Establishes himself as a tireless defensive midfielder. 311 553
Virgil van Dijk	Arrives amid the same public backlash as Kanté and De Bruyne.	Provides aerial strength and defensive stability. 311 316
Kevin De Bruyne	Signed as an initially little-known prospect.	Supplies creative passing and contributes from midfield. 311 316
Luka Modrić	Joins from Tottenham Hotspur for £40 million.	Becomes a key controller alongside Kroos. 317
David Alaba	Personally recruited by Li Yufei after Arsenal target Bayern’s left-back.	Adds speed, versatility, and depth at left-back. 547 550
Luis Suárez	Elevated into a principal forward role after Van Persie’s departure.	Forms a prolific strike partnership with Li. 550 551

Honours and Records

Achievement	Details
Premier League winning streak record	Arsenal set a Premier League record with 14 consecutive league victories after beating Wigan Athletic 6–3. 163
Top Five Leagues winning-streak record	An 18th consecutive Premier League win against Everton breaks Inter Milan’s Top Five Leagues winning-streak record. 189
Premier League title dominance	Arsenal win the league with a record 105 points during their dominant title run. 408
Four consecutive Premier League titles	Arsenal secure their fourth straight league championship three rounds early. 612
Four consecutive UEFA Champions League titles	Arsenal defeat Atlético Madrid 4–1 in the 2013–14 final to claim a fourth consecutive European title. 621
2013–14 quadruple	Arsenal complete the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League treble before adding the fourth trophy of the season through the Champions League final victory. 620 621

Relationships

• Arsène Wenger — Arsenal’s manager and principal architect; promotes Li Yufei, trusts his transfer insight, and leads the club’s tactical evolution. 1 307 552
• Li Yufei Adams — Arsenal’s star striker, later captain, and central figure in the club’s transformation into a domestic and European dynasty. 100 338 621
• Jack Wilshere — Youth-system product and Li’s closest early teammate; their on-field understanding becomes a recurring attacking asset. 4 8
• Cesc Fàbregas — Arsenal captain during Li’s first season; later leaves for Barcelona, prompting Arsenal’s midfield rebuild. 100 307
• Barcelona — Major Champions League rival; Arsenal repeatedly face and defeat the Spanish side in high-profile European ties. 216 245 491
• Chelsea — London rival and frequent opponent in league, cup, and European competition. 70 397 403
• Tottenham Hotspur — Arsenal’s North London rival; Modrić’s move to Arsenal intensifies the derby’s hostility. 335 338

Story Role

Arsenal serves as Li Yufei’s first professional club and the foundation of his football career. The club’s early weaknesses—especially its defense, shallow depth, and lack of recent trophies—give Li and Wenger a shared objective: create a championship culture through sustained winning. 33 97

As Arsenal’s results improve, Li’s influence expands beyond scoring. He motivates teammates, participates in transfer planning, supports new signings, and eventually assumes captaincy responsibilities. 307 312 338 480

By the 2013–14 season, Arsenal are portrayed as Europe’s dominant club: a side with elite attacking power, a rebuilt midfield and defense, deep rotation options, and four consecutive Champions League titles. 553 616 621