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Why hasn’t ‘super talent’ Smith Rowe ‘kicked on’ after Arsenal?

Emile Smith Rowe was highly regarded at Arsenal and expected to become a Premier League star after linking up with Fulham so why, at 26 years of age, has he not “kicked on”? Ex-Cottagers midfielder Danny Murphy has attempted to answer that question for GOAL, with a “super talent” finding himself restricted to a substitute role in west London.

Alejandro Garnacho Aston Villa 2026 pre-season

Emery warns Garnacho as youngsters shine at Villa

Unai Emery has issued a significant challenge to Alejandro Garnacho, warning the Chelsea loanee that he has fallen down the pecking order at Villa Park. Despite his high-profile arrival in the summer, the Argentine winger is currently struggling to secure minutes under the Spanish tactician.

‘De Zerbi’s very Marmite’ - Why Spurs boss can avoid sack threat

Roberto De Zerbi is “very Marmite”, Bobby Zamora has told GOAL, but the enigmatic Italian is being backed to avoid any sack threat at Tottenham. The north London outfit have made another slow start to the season in 2026-27, but they are considered to have the right man at the helm - even if the former Brighton boss can rub a few people up the wrong way.

Szoboszlai hits back at critics

Dominik Szoboszlai has sent a clear message to his doubters after helping Liverpool secure a hard-fought victory against Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup. The Hungarian midfielder, who has faced scrutiny for his recent performances, insists he is happy to play anywhere on the pitch to help Andoni Iraola’s side succeed.

Unlucky? £116m Wirtz star ‘no excuse’ for second season flop

Florian Wirtz has been slightly unlucky at times during his spell at Liverpool, but Danny Murphy has told GOAL that there is “no excuse” for the German playmaker to endure a second season flop at Anfield. The talented 23-year-old remains short on end product, leading to a “question marks” warning being delivered when it comes to his future.

Declan Rice Jude Bellingham Ballon d'Or 2026

‘Stars need to align’ for Bellingham or Rice in Ballon d’Or bids

Michael Owen has told GOAL that “stars need to align” in order for Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice to achieve what Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard could not. Two iconic midfielders from England’s not too distant past never savoured Ballon d’Or glory. Could a couple of Three Lions superstars in the present eventually go on to land the prestigious Golden Ball?

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