The tension at Villa Park was almost unbearable. Arsenal, the league leaders, were in town.

The stadium was a sea of claret and blue, but dotted with pockets of red, the Arsenal faithful adding to the electric atmosphere.

Bukayo Saka (Potential: 91, Current: 88), their star winger, radiated menace.

Martin Ødegaard (Potential: 90, Current: 87), their creative captain, looked poised to dictate play.

Gabriel Martinelli (Potential: 89, Current: 86), a blur of speed on the other wing. And then, there was Mark Johnson (Potential: 92, Current: 71), on the bench, but unmistakably there.

Leon felt a complex mix of pride and competitive fire.

Coach Emery gave his final, fiery speech.

"They are top of the league! But we are at Villa Park! We show them our heart! We show them our fight! Leon, control the midfield! Your vision is our weapon! Make them listen!"

Leon nodded, his gaze sweeping over his teammates. Ollie Watkins (Current: 86), back from his red card suspension, looked hungry for goals.

John McGinn (Current: 84) was bouncing on his toes, ready for battle. Douglas Luiz (Current: 85) was calm, focused. They were ready.

The referee blew his whistle. KICKOFF!

Arsenal, true to their league-leading form, started with blistering pace. They moved the ball with incredible fluidity, their passes sharp and incisive.

Leon found himself immediately in the thick of a high-intensity midfield battle, his 'sight' working overtime to process the flurry of movements and projected actions.

"Arsenal's fluidity is on full display here! They are absolutely dominating possession in the opening minutes! Leon Fischer and the Villa midfield are under immense pressure!"

Leon battled fiercely with Declan Rice (Potential: 89, Current: 87), Arsenal's powerful midfielder.

Leon saw a 'ghosted outstretched leg' from Rice, indicating a tackle. Leon quickly shifted the ball, laying it off to Douglas Luiz (Current: 85), who then launched a long pass to Ollie Watkins (Current: 86).

Watkins, with a burst of pace, broke through Arsenal's defense, but William Saliba (Potential: 91, Current: 88) was quick to react, blocking his shot.

THWACK!

The ball rebounded safely.

Around the 15th minute, Arsenal made their dominance count. A quick counter-attack. Martin Ødegaard (Current: 87) received the ball on the edge of the box.

Leon saw the 'leg-and-ball' projection, a curling shot aimed for the far corner. He tried to intercept, but Ødegaard's touch was too quick, his angle too precise.

WHISSHH! BOOM! The ball sailed into the net.

GOOOAL! Arsenal 1 - Aston Villa 0!

Villa Park groaned. An early goal for the league leaders. Leon felt a pang of frustration, but he didn't dwell on it. He ran to the center circle, clapping his hands.

"Heads up! We're in this! Keep fighting!"

Leon decided it was time to take charge, not just with his actions, but with his words. He pulled John McGinn and Douglas Luiz closer.

"Listen to me," he said, his voice firm, his 'Current: 92' radiating conviction. "Next time Gabriel Jesus (Potential: 88, Current: 85) gets the ball from Saka on the edge of the box, he's going for a shot across goal. John, you press him hard from the left.

Douglas, cover the passing lane to Ødegaard. Trust me!" He couldn't explain his 'sight', but his teammates, now accustomed to his uncanny predictions, nodded, their eyes reflecting newfound determination.

Minutes later, it happened exactly as Leon predicted. Gabriel Jesus (Current: 85) received the ball from Bukayo Saka (Current: 88), just inside the box. Leon saw the 'leg-and-ball' projection, a shot aiming for the far post. McGinn, remembering Leon's words, pressed hard, closing down Jesus. Jesus, under pressure, rushed his shot. It flew harmlessly wide.

"Excellent pressure from McGinn! He forces the error from Jesus!"

Leon pointed, shouting instructions, directing his teammates, who now moved with newfound confidence, anticipating Arsenal's plays. The game became a tactical masterclass from Villa, with Leon as the conductor.

He saw a 'ghosted arc' from Ben White (Potential: 86, Current: 84), a long pass to Gabriel Martinelli (Current: 86). Leon barked, "Digne! Wide! Cut off the pass!" Lucas Digne (Current: 82) responded instantly, intercepting the ball, sparking a counter-attack.

Around the 30th minute, Villa equalized. Leon received the ball deep in midfield. He saw a complex web of 'outstretched legs' from Arsenal's midfield, indicating an impenetrable wall.

He then spotted a narrow 'gap' in Arsenal's high defensive line, a subtle weakness that only his 'sight' seemed to reveal. He hit a sublime, long-range through ball, curling it over Arsenal's defense.

Ollie Watkins (Current: 86), anticipating the pass, burst through the gap, leaving Gabriel Magalhães (Potential: 88, Current: 86) in his wake. Watkins was one-on-one with Aaron Ramsdale (Potential: 87, Current: 85).

"Ollie Watkins is through! What a ball from Leon Fischer! It's a magnificent pass! Watkins...!"

Watkins composed himself. Leon saw the 'leg-and-ball' projection for a powerful shot. But he also saw a faint 'body lean' from Ramsdale, anticipating the power. Leon screamed:

"OLLIE! CHIP IT! CHIP IT!"

Watkins, remembering Leon's magic chip against Tottenham, listened.

He gently chipped the ball over the onrushing Ramsdale, a delicate, audacious finish.

SWISH! GOOOAL! ASTON VILLA 1 - Arsenal 1!

Villa Park erupted into a frenzy! Leon ran to celebrate with Watkins, his 'Current: 92' glowing with triumphant satisfaction.

That was his third assist from telling Watkins to chip! It was becoming their secret weapon.

The game continued at a blistering pace. Arsenal, stung by the equalizer, pushed harder.

Leon battled fiercely with Declan Rice (Current: 87), their physical duel a captivating spectacle. Leon's 'sight' was a constant stream of predictive data, allowing him to anticipate Rice's powerful tackles and precise passes.

Around the 40th minute, Villa took the lead! Leon received the ball from Douglas Luiz (Current: 85) near the halfway line. He saw a 'ghosted arc' from Bukayo Saka (Current: 88) on the wing, indicating a dangerous run. But he also saw a fleeting 'gap' opening up in Arsenal's defense if he went directly for goal.

Leon took a touch, then unleashed a powerful long-range shot, aiming for the far top corner. It was a risky attempt from that distance, but his 'sight' showed him the exact trajectory needed.

BOOM! The ball rocketed towards goal. Ramsdale (Current: 85) dived, stretching every inch. He got a fingertip to it! The ball deflected slightly, hitting the crossbar!

THWACK!

Agony! It looked like it was going in! But it bounced back into play. Leon rushed forward, but it was cleared by an Arsenal defender. So close to his second Premier League goal!

The first half ended 1-1. The dressing room was buzzing.

Coach Emery was pleased. "Excellent, lads! We are matching them! Leon, your leadership, your communication... it is making the difference! Keep pushing! Keep seeing!"

The second half began with renewed intensity. Arsenal, furious at being held by Villa, pressed even harder. Leon continued to dictate the tempo, his 'sight' helping him orchestrate Villa's defense and launch counter-attacks. He saw a 'leg-and-ball' projection from Gabriel Martinelli (Current: 86), a powerful shot from the edge of the box. Leon slid in, blocking the shot with perfect timing.

THWACK! The ball deflected harmlessly wide.

Around the 55th minute, Arsenal pulled off a moment of magic. A swift counter-attack. Bukayo Saka (Current: 88) received the ball on the right wing. Leon saw the 'body feint' and 'quick cut inside' projections. Saka ghosted past Lucas Digne (Current: 82), driving into the box.

Leon saw the 'leg-and-ball' projection, a powerful shot coming. He screamed a warning, but Saka's shot was too quick, too precise, curling perfectly into the bottom corner.

GOOOAL! Arsenal 2 - Aston Villa 1!

Villa Park groaned. Arsenal had taken the lead again. Leon felt a fresh wave of determination. He wouldn't let this end in defeat.

The game continued at a blistering pace. Leon was everywhere, winning tackles, launching attacks, his 'Current: 92' pulsing with every effort.

He hit another sublime through ball to Ollie Watkins (Current: 86), but his shot was saved by Ramsdale (Current: 85).

Around the 70th minute, Villa had a free-kick in a dangerous area. Leon stepped up, his 'sight' analyzing the wall, the goalkeeper's position. He saw the 'ghosted glove' projection from Ramsdale, anticipating a shot over the wall.

Leon decided to go for power, low and hard, aiming for the gap under the jumping defenders.

WHISTLE! BOOM!

Leon struck it! The ball rocketed low, flew past the wall, and beat Ramsdale, who reacted late to the unexpected trajectory!

GOOOAL! ASTON VILLA 2 - Arsenal 2!

Villa Park erupted once more! Leon sprinted to the corner flag, a triumphant roar escaping his lips. He'd done it! His second Premier League goal!

And it was a free-kick against Arsenal! His 'Current: 84' surged with the profound satisfaction of not just performing, but truly impacting the game against the best.

He was now operating at a level where every touch, every decision, every vision, truly mattered. The battle against Arsenal was far from over.