RISE OF THE FOOTBALL LEGACY

November 1, 2019, Carrington Training Ground, Manchester

Neil Goyal sprinted across Carrington's pitches, the buzz of his new £25,000-a-week contract fueling his drive for the Norwich City clash on November 2.

His Legendary Football System pulsed: Off The Ball (20), Composure (12), Determination (10), First Touch (14), Finishing (20), others at 7. With Off The Ball and Finishing maxed, Neil's preferred First Touch and Composure to thrive in the Premier League's glare.

The system's objective glowed: Impact Norwich Match. Reward: 2 S.P.

With no S.P. banked, Neil trained with intensity.

Ole Gunnar Solskjær's drills targeted Norwich's open style, testing Neil's Stamina (7). His First Touch (14) snared a curling pass from Paul Pogba, and his Composure (12) held as he struck the post in a scrimmage.

Michael Carrick clapped. "That's it, Neil—keep composed." The system chimed:

Objective: Show Hunger in Training. +1 S.P.

Neil banked it, his focus on First Touch for Carrow Road's stage.

November 2, 2019, Morning, Manchester

The team bus hummed toward Norwich, Solskjær's team talk sharp. "They'll play out—press hard, hit fast." Neil, now a first-team substitute, felt the weight of his Liverpool brace.

His FM knowledge recalled United's 3-1 win—McTominay, Rashford, Martial scoring, Hernandez replying late. Could he add his mark?

The system pinged: Matchday Squad vs. Norwich: +1 S.P.

Neil gripped his boots, ready for his moment.

November 2, 2019, Carrow Road, Norwich vs. Manchester United

Carrow Road's 27,000 fans roared, Norwich's yellow sea vibrant. Neil, number 47, sat on United's bench, heart pounding.

United struck early, Scott McTominay rifling a shot past Krul in the 21st minute.

1-0.

Marcus Rashford doubled the lead in the 30th, slotting a penalty after a foul on Daniel James. 2-0.

Norwich pressed, but De Gea's saves kept United firm at half-time. Neil's Off The Ball (20) itched to exploit gaps, his Finishing (20) primed.

In the 65th minute, Solskjær subbed Neil on for Juan Mata, the crowd buzzing. "Find space, Goyal!" Solskjær barked. Neil sprinted on, earning £2,000 for his appearance.

A pass from Fred came quick, his First Touch (14) cushioning it smoothly. He darted past Godfrey, his Composure (12) steady under Norwich's press.

In the 70th minute, his Off The Ball (20) carved a run, and a precise pass found Rashford, who struck—but Krul saved. Neil's Determination (10) pushed him on.

Moments later, in the 73rd minute, Neil's chance came. Pogba's lofted ball reached him on the wing. His First Touch (14) controlled it, and his cross arced perfectly for Anthony Martial, who nodded past Krul.

3-0.

The system chimed: Assist in Match: +1 S.P.

Neil's assist earned €2,500, fans chanting "Goyal! Goyal!" Rashford high-fived him, grinning. "That's class, mate!"

Norwich pulled one back in the 88th minute, Onel Hernandez firing past De Gea.

3-1.

Neil in the stoppage time, found gaps in the opponents third, a through ball from Pogba found him, his First Touch (14) flawless, he shot the ball low to the far corner, Composure (12) assisting him.

After scoring the goal he slid down on his knees towards the Man Utd fans. He had scored in every Official Main Team match he started.

The whistle blew, United securing a 4-1 win. Solskjær hugged Neil. "Great assist and Good goal lad!!"

X buzzed: "Goyal's assist and goal sinks Norwich! United's kid shines!"

November 2, 2019, Evening, Carrow Road

After the end of the match,

The system pinged: Goal and a Assist against Norwich: +2 S.P.

In the locker room, Pogba nudged Neil. "That cross was silk, kid—keep serving those!" De Gea smirked. "Nice going lad, 4 goals in 3 League matches. Keep up this momentum"

Rashford laughed, tossing him a water bottle. "You're making us look bad, Goyal!" Neil's Composure (12) held as he soaked in their banter, his Liverpool brace and now the assist and goal today cementing his place.

His Determination (10) burned brighter, the £30 million release clause a distant thought.

That night, on the bus back, Neil opened the system, Five S.P. glowing. Norwich's pace exposed his need for sharper control. He allocated three S.P. to First Touch, raising it to (17), his boots feeling like magnets.

Two S.P. went to Composure, pushing it to (14), a calm settling his nerves. His stats now read: Off The Ball (20), Composure (14), Determination (10), First Touch (17), Finishing (20), others at 7. The system pinged: New Objective: Impact Bournemouth Match. Reward: 2 S.P.

November 2, 2019, Night, Manchester United Dormitory

Neil lay in his bunk, Carrow Road's chants lingering. His FM knowledge had nailed the 3-1 scoreline, but his assist and goal rewrote the score line making it 4-1.

The €2,500 assist bonus, £2,000 sub and €4,000 goal bonus fee felt surreal, his contract's rewards piling up.

He video-called his parents in Mumbai, their pride beaming. "You're flying, beta," his mother said. His sister, Priya, teased, "Send me your signed shirt, If you keep on scoring more goals instead of Rashford!" Neil laughed, promising it soon.

Scrolling X, fans hyped his assist ad goal: "Goyal's First Touch is unreal!". Neil's Determination (10) flared.

His Liverpool brace, West Ham strike, and now this assist marked his rise, but Bournemouth loomed. With First Touch (17) and Composure (14), Neil Goyal, United's reborn poacher, was ready to carve his legacy further.