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The resurgent Reds clearly need to strengthen their squad if they are to sustain their surprise Premier League title challenge

It's been a chaotic 12 months in American soccer, but who had years to remember, and who would rather forget 2023 ever happened?

The Gunners drew a blank and missed the chance to reclaim top spot in the Premier League from Liverpool.

The first half of the campaign has seen many big names step up, but it isn't just the foreign stars who make up GOAL's best XI

A host of tactical masterminds have elevated their teams to new levels in the first half of the campaign - but who stands out above all the rest?

The Red Devils badly need to strengthen their squad after a harrowing first half of the season - but who should they look to recruit?

Pep Guardiola's side normally plan for the future in the January transfer window, but they also urgently need to sign cover for irreplaceable Rodri

A last-gasp penalty ensured the Stamford Bridge faithful had something to smile about at the end of a dreadful 2023

Recent years have seen the Gunners recruit well in the winter, but their summer spending could restrict much-needed activity this time around

Xabi Alonso's sensational Bayer Leverkusen side have the most players in our selection of the top performers from the 'Big Five' leagues

The Argentine dragged the dishevelled Red Devils back from two goals down to earn Erik ten Hag's side a rousing comeback win

Jurgen Klopp's side dominated at Turf Moor but couldn't put the game away until late on as they ran out 2-0 winners

The Manchester-born tycoon will be taking control of the Red Devils' football operation after sealing his 25% stake and he has plenty to sort out

The Dutchman has lost 13 matches already in 2023-24 but is still clinging onto his job in the Old Trafford dugout

There was plenty of big spending in England over the summer, but only some arrivals have taken to life at their new clubs

Mauricio Pochettino watched on in horror as his forwards put in another meek display in the final third

With the holidays upon us, GOAL reveals its wishlist for 2024, featuring Kylian Mbappe, VAR and a competitive Premier League

The Dane has been unable to replicate his brilliant Champions League form domestically, which is a huge concern for Erik ten Hag

While the Premier League champions were away at the Club World Cup, their main rivals all dropped points back at home

The centre-back duo shone on Merseyside as Mikel Arteta's side maintained their loose grip on the title picture

The Reds were held at Anfield for the second game running as they missed their chance to go above the Gunners at the summit

The £72m striker now has a worse goals to minute ratio than Wout Weghorst, but he was not the only player to give a lifeless display in London

The 19-year-old centre-back, renowned for his speed and leadership qualities, is the fifth academy graduate to make his debut under Erik ten Hag

Two flawed but fearsome attacking units will go head to head in a mouth-watering clash at Anfield on Saturday evening

The France captain will undoubtedly dominate headlines, but a host of big names could be sorting free agent deals this winter.

The English midfielder scored one and was instrumental in another as his team completed club football

The Parisians could upgrade in central defence, or go after a young attacking midfielder next month

The Blaugrana will welcome Vitor Roque to Catalunya this winter, but they need other reinforcements, especially in midfield

The centre-back saw red, adding to his side's lengthy list of absentees, but an unlikely hero popped up to clinch all three points late on