Date: January 21, 2029
Location: Old Trafford, Manchester
Event: Manchester United vs Arsenal – Premier League Matchday 22
Weather: Freezing, light snow
Kick-Off: 4:30 PM
Attendance: 74,310
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"Old Trafford," Ben White muttered beside him in the tunnel, blowing into his gloves. "Still smells like history."
Tobi nodded. But he wasn't thinking about United. Or the banners. Or the pressure.
He was thinking about the decision.
Ten days left.
Ten days until everything changed—or didn't.
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> System Pulse:
Current Club: Arsenal
Decision Storm Status: 90% Global Awareness
Buffs Active: Emotional Ice, Leadership Aura, Chemistry Surge
Pressure Gauge: 87%
Objective: Win, Control Midfield, Deliver a Statement
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Across from him stood Bruno Fernandes, watching him.