Chapter 743 - 136: Comeback! Four-Goal Haul! No. 9 God! Epic Derby! Fight, or Crawl? Biggest Scoreline in History

Switching to a 4-4-2 formation would allow the team’s overall shape to be relatively more balanced, but for the current Arsenal squad, it clearly held little meaning.

In the 75th minute, Wenger also made a substitution, bringing on De Bruyne for Walcott. What no one expected was that just five minutes later—in the 80th minute—Chelsea’s defensive line pushed up to around the thirty-meter mark to support their frontline’s attack, only for Arsenal to successfully intercept the ball near the midfield line.

After receiving Aaron Ramsey’s pass on the right flank, De Bruyne seized the opportunity. He launched a low, diagonal long pass that cut straight behind Chelsea’s defensive line. Wang Shuo was like a bolt of lightning. He instantly pierced through the defense of Terry and Ivanovic, bursting out from between the two Chelsea center-backs to chase down De Bruyne’s pass.

Cech also abandoned his goal immediately. He rushed out of the penalty box, charging toward the outer edge of the Arc Top District. Wang Shuo made a precise prediction. Barring any accidents, the two of them would arrive at the ball at almost the exact same time. When it came to rushing out, Cech’s timing was impeccable.

But right at that moment, Wang Shuo activated [Domain Skills: Blasters]. Combined with the explosive launch of [Domain Skills: Hunter], he suddenly accelerated. Reaching the ball one step ahead of Cech, he used the outside of his right foot to flick it to the right. His body followed suit, bypassing the diving Cech. After catching up to the ball again, he finished the play by Shooting with his right foot into the empty net.

After Shooting, Wang Shuo turned around and dashed off the pitch, sprinting all the way to the sidelines to celebrate his hat-trick! He did not even need to look at the football and the goal behind him; he knew in his heart that this ball was definitely going in! Sure enough, referee Andre Marriner’s whistle signaling a valid goal blew behind him.

"A hat-trick!

"Wang Shuo has completed another hat-trick!

"This is already his third Premier League hat-trick this season!

"My God, he is absolutely on a killing spree!

"Previously, against Blackburn and Tottenham Hotspur, he also scored hat-tricks. And they were all away games, all leading the team to a comeback victory!

"Now, he has scored a hat-trick once again, securing yet another comeback!

"Six to two!

"We can see that the Chelsea supporters in the stands look absolutely stunned. They clearly cannot accept such a disaster! To be slaughtered by their cross-town rivals, Arsenal, in their own home—one can only imagine how they feel.

"At the same time, we can also see many Chelsea fans beginning to leave early. More and more empty seats are appearing in Stamford Bridge Stadium.

"Obviously, this is a horrendous scoreline. In Chelsea’s century-long history, their worst-ever home defeat at Stamford Bridge Stadium is two to six! And it has only happened three times, all in the top flight.

"Specifically, in the fourteenth round of the First Division during the 1960/61 season at home against Burnley; in the fifth round of the First Division during the 1967/68 season at home against Southampton; and in the seventh round of the First Division during the 1986/87 season at home against Nottingham Forest.

"This is Chelsea’s heaviest defeat in all their matches at Stanford Bridge!

"And now, Arsenal has matched it!

"Before this, Arsenal’s biggest victory at Stamford Bridge Stadium was five to one, which took place in the 1930/31 season.

"After eighty long years, the Gunners have once again mercilessly humiliated Chelsea at Stamford Bridge Stadium!

"At the same time, this is also the first time Arsenal has scored five goals at Stamford Bridge Stadium since their five to two victory over Chelsea in the sixteenth round of the Premier League during the 1934/35 season."

By this point in the match, the outcome was effectively sealed. The Chelsea players had suffered a grievous blow, their morale thoroughly crushed. The Gunners, on the other hand, pressed their advantage with unstoppable momentum. Even with a massive lead, they continued to relentlessly suffocate Chelsea in the midfield and final third, especially near the halfway line.

In the 85th minute, Chelsea engaged in a continuous sequence of Passing and knocking the ball around near midfield, patiently looking for an opening. Wang Shuo and his teammates maintained their relentless pressing. When the ball reached Ashley Cole on the right side of the midfield line, De Bruyne immediately charged at the Blue Army’s left-back, forcing Ashley Cole to pass it back to Terry.

Terry faced the attacking direction to receive the ball, completely unaware that danger was quietly closing in. Just as the ball reached him, Wang Shuo suddenly burst out. The ambush startled Terry, who immediately tried to turn and shield the ball. However, his first touch was sloppy, and the ball slipped away from his feet. Wang Shuo launched forward with an explosive start. Beating Terry to the ball, he kicked it ahead and chased after it at top speed.

At that moment, the hearts of every Blue Army fan in the entirety of Stanford Bridge trembled uncontrollably! Many fans even frantically leapt from their seats, their eyes wide open as they stared at the pitch in sheer disbelief. Countless people shared a single thought in that instant. They prayed, "God, let a miracle descend upon Stanford Bridge!"

However, after being dispossessed by Wang Shuo, Terry accidentally slipped when he tried to accelerate in pursuit. He slid to the ground by the sideline, making it entirely impossible for him to catch up to Wang Shuo. Only Cech was left!

The Czech Republic goalkeeper abandoned his goal, rushing out of the penalty area. But after Wang Shuo caught up to the ball, he adjusted his pace with a series of quick, small steps. He first dropped his right shoulder, baiting Cech into committing his foot, before suddenly cutting the ball to the left. With a direct Swing Pass, he completely shook off Cech. As the Czech Republic goalkeeper lost his balance and fell at the edge of the penalty area, Wang Shuo carried the ball into Chelsea’s penalty box. With calm composure, he executed a push-shot, once again sending the ball toward the unguarded net.