Peter Drury: "This is remarkable. It has taken exactly 50 seconds for us to have a first real chance of the game.
Arsenal have a free kick in a position that just invites magic. It was Izan who won it, and now… it is Izan who wants it."
Lee Dixon: "And why wouldn't he? He hit a beauty against Manchester United in preseason. Alisson knows that.
Van Dijk and Robertson know that. But stopping him? That's another question entirely."
The SoFi Stadium hummed with anticipation. Fans leaned forward in their seats.
The red wall of Liverpool supporters waved their arms, trying to break Izan's focus. Arsenal's faithful held their breath.
Ødegaard stepped closer, his voice barely audible over the noise.
"You think you can do it again?"
Izan didn't blink, his gaze fixed on the ball.
"Yeah."
Ødegaard's smirk widened. "Then do it."
The wall was set—Van Dijk, Konaté, Gravenberch, Robertson. A fortress of red.
