RISE OF THE FOOTBALL LEGACY

November 3, 2019, Carrington Training Ground, Manchester

Neil Goyal dashed across Carrington's pitches, the Norwich 4-1 triumph fueling his hunger for the Bournemouth match on November 10.

His Legendary Football System glowed: Off The Ball (20), Composure (14), Determination (10), First Touch (17), Finishing (20), others at 7.

The system's objective pulsed: Impact Bournemouth Match. Reward: 2 S.P.

With two S.P. banked, Neil trained with purpose.

Ole Gunnar Solskjær's drills countered Bournemouth's compact block. His First Touch (17) tamed a sharp pass from Scott McTominay , shooting easily past De Gea.

Marcus Rashford nudged him. "You're cooking, kid." The system stayed silent, but Neil's Determination (10) burned, ready for the Vitality Stadium.

November 9, 2019, Manchester

The team bus rolled south, Solskjær's team talk blunt. "Bournemouth sit deep—be patient, find gaps." Neil, a first-team substitute, felt the weight of his words.

His FM knowledge recalled United's 1-0 loss—Joshua King's strike sinking them. Could he change the tide?

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

Neil gripped his kit, thinking about how to impact the result of the match.

November 10, 2019, Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth vs. Manchester United

The Vitality Stadium's 11,000 fans roared, Bournemouth's red and black sea defiant. Neil, number 47, sat on United's bench, heart racing.

United pressed early, but Bournemouth struck in the 45th minute, Joshua King spinning past Harry Maguire to fire past De Gea.

1-0.

Half-time came, Solskjær urging patience. Neil's poaching abilities beg for a chance to showcase them.

In the 60th minute, Solskjær subbed Neil on for Andreas Pereira, expecting different results than first half. "Unlock them, Goyal!" Solskjær barked.

Neil sprinted on, the crowd jeering. A pass from Fred zipped in, his First Touch (17) flawless, but Ake's tackle snuffed his run. His Composure (14) steadied him, dodging Bournemouth's press.

In the 70th minute, his Off The Ball (20) found space, and a curling pass set up Rashford, whose header beat Ramsdale—but VAR ruled it offside, no €2,500 assist bonus.

In the 85th minute, Neil's moment came. Pogba's through ball reached him, his First Touch (17) cushioning it past Cook. One-on-one with Ramsdale, his Composure (14) held, He slotted the ball past Ramsdale into the net of Bournemouth, securing a £4,000 goal bonus.

The whistle blew, United equalized in the last minutes of the game. Solskjær patted Neil. "Good goal lad! Keep those goals coming"

X grumbled: "Goyal's spark wasn't enough—United hold to a draw only!"

The system notification came: Impact against Bournemouth. +1 S.P.

November 10, 2019, Post-Match Press Conference, Vitality Stadium

Solskjær surprised Neil, pulling him into the press conference. "You deserve this, kid." The room buzzed with reporters, cameras flashing.

Neil's Composure (14) kept his nerves in check, his goal today boosting his confidence. Solskjær fielded early questions.

A Times reporter then asked Neil about his Indian roots. "How does a kid from India handle Old Trafford's pressure?" Neil's voice softened. "Mumbai's streets taught me to dodge chaos—Premier League's just a bigger pitch."

The room nodded, impressed. A BBC journalist asked, "You're inspiring kids globally—any message for them?" Neil's Determination (10) flared. "Dream big, train hard, and don't let anyone cap your potential." Solskjær clapped, the press buzzing with Neil's charm.

November 10, 2019, Evening, Team Bus

Back on the bus, Rashford high-fived Neil. "You owned that press room, mate!" Pogba laughed. "Kid's got better banter than me!" De Gea smirked. "Keep that Composure on the pitch, yeah?"

Neil's Composure (14) felt metaphorical, handling the spotlight with ease. The draw stung, but his press performance earned respect. X posts raved: "Goyal's wit steals the show! United's future star."

That night, Neil opened the system, three S.P. glowing (2 banked, 2 from matchday). Bournemouth's block exposed his need for sharper control.

He allocated three S.P. to First Touch, raising it to (20), He felt he had attained the same level of First touch as Dennis Bergkamp.

One S.P. went to Composure, pushing it to (15), a deeper calm settling in. His stats now read: Off The Ball (20), Composure (15), Determination (10), First Touch (20), Finishing (20), others at 7.

The system pinged: New Objective: Impact Brighton Match. Reward: 2 S.P.

November 10, 2019, Night, Manchester Apartment

Neil sank into his apartment sofa, the draw against Bournemouth's heavy. His FM knowledge had predicted the 1-0 defeat, but his goal had changed it and the press conference flair rewrote his narrative.

The £2,000 sub bonus felt exciting alongside a goal bonus of £4,000. He video-called his parents in Mumbai, their pride unwavering. "You spoke like a star, beta," his father said. Priya teased, "Signed shirt yet, or you too famous now?" Neil laughed, promising it.

Scrolling X, fans hyped his press quips: "Goyal's got game on and off the pitch!"

His goals in the Premier League and now this spotlight marked his rise, but Brighton loomed. With First Touch (20) and Composure (15), Neil Goyal, United's reborn poacher, was ready to strike again.