Getty ImagesConference LeagueErling HaalandBotheim: Haaland sidekick who destroyed Mourinho Bodo/Glimt hit six against Roma in the Europa Conference League on Thursday and a former wonderkid with a very high-profile best friend was the star
Getty ImagesArsenalTransfersHow Mertesacker has transformed Arsenal's academyThe former Gunners defender was given the job of academy manager by Arsene Wenger and Ivan Gazidis in 2017, and is justifying their show of faith
Getty ImagesUnion St.GilloiseFirst Division AHow Brighton owner revived one of Belgium's top teamsRoyal Union Saint-Gilloise find themselves top of the Belgian top-flight just months after gaining promotion via their data-driven approach
Getty/GoalChelseaChampions LeagueWhy Chelsea can cope without £150m strikeforceThe two forwards were forced off in Wednesday night's win over Malmo but the Blues have sufficient strength in depth to deal with their absences
Getty ImagesRiver PlateCopa de la Liga ProfesionalEx-Madrid triallist Alvarez taking River by stormThe 21-year-old has flourished in a more central attacking position and currently looks unstoppable in front of the net
GoalLiverpoolChampions League'Liverpool is our religion' - Madrid a reminder of football's global appealTuesday night's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid allowed some fans to see their club in action for the first time since the pandemic
Getty/GoalPutin associate & Russia's best stadium: Inside FC SochiDespite being just over three years into their existence, the coastal club have rocketed up the table to become genuine title challengers
Getty/GoalManchester UnitedChampions LeagueRonaldo rescues Man Utd again to ease pressure on OleThe Portugal international headed home a late winner after the Red Devils had recovered from 2-0 down at half-time to claim three precious points
Getty/GoalTransfersChampions LeagueDanjuma: From Championship to Champions LeagueAfter joining the Yellow Submarine from Bournemouth for €25m, the Netherlands international has made a sensational start to his time in Spain
Getty/GoalManchester CityChampions LeagueCity's flying full-backs key to Pep's striker-less systemJoao Cancelo and Kyle Walker both scored against Club Brugge as the Premier League champions got back to winning ways in the Champions League
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedAmadWhat's next for £37m Amad after injury recovery? The teenager's proposed loan move to Feyenoord was called off after he suffered a thigh problem, and now he must find a way to impress at Old Trafford
Getty/GoalChelseaK. HavertzUCL hero to back on the bench: What's happened to Havertz?Despite becoming a club icon with his strike against Manchester City in May, the Germany international continues to struggle for consistency
Getty/GoalLiverpoolChampions LeagueLiverpool silence Simeone & Atleti on wild night at the WandaMohamed Salah's penalty settled matters at the Wanda Metripolitano on a night that more resembled a semi-final second leg than a group-stage game
Getty/GoalManchester UnitedC. RonaldoDid Man Utd make a huge mistake signing Ronaldo?The Portugal international remains a lethal finisher but his disinterest in pressing is having a devastating knock-on effect at Old Trafford
Lucas Figueiredo/CBFLeedsBrazilHow Bielsa protege Raphinha became Brazil's new golden boyThe 24-year-old enjoyed a dream start to his international career with two goals and two assists and also injected new life into the stagnant Selecao
GoalNXGNGenkMaarten Vandevoordt: Could Belgian teen be the new Neuer?The 19-year-old is impressing at Genk, two years on from becoming the youngest shot-stopper to ever appear in the Champions League
Getty ImagesChampions LeagueParis Saint-GermainShould PSG regret letting Nkunku leave for Leipzig?The 23-year-old already has 13 direct goal involvements so far this season as he prepares to face his former club in the Champions League on Tuesday
Getty/GoalTransfersManchester CityWhat next for Sterling after Man City exit hint?The England international has said that he would consider leaving the Premier League champions for more game time, but the alternatives are slim
Getty ImagesArsenalPremier LeagueHenry’s right - Arsenal not going anywhere fast under ArtetaThe Gunners salvaged a 2-2 draw thanks to Alexandre Lacazette's late equaliser but produced a very disappointing performance
Getty/GoalParis Saint-GermainG. WijnaldumWijnaldum: From Liverpool hero to PSG misfitThe Netherlands midfielder has made just one start since the opening round of Champions League matches following criticism for his performance levels
Getty/GoalArsenalPremier LeagueWhy Arsenal giant Vieira could become a major problem for ArtetaThe Gunners legend will return to north London as a manager for the first time when Crystal Palace visit the Emirates Stadium on Monday
Getty/GoalLiverpoolM. SalahSalah or Suarez? Only one winner in Liverpool legends debateThe pair will be on opposite sides on Tuesday when the Reds travel to the Spanish capital to take on Atletico Madrid in a crunch European encounter
Getty ImagesManchester CityPremier LeagueOne day, two games, three goals: City teen Palmer out to impress PepAfter making just his second Premier League appearance in the 2-0 victory over Burnley, the 19-year-old went on to star for the U23s side
Getty ImagesChelseaE. MendyThe world's best 'keeper? Chelsea hero Mendy is right up thereThe Blues' shot-stopper did not make the 30-man shortlist for the biggest individual prize in world football despite a stellar year between the sticks
Getty/GoalSerie AJ. MourinhoMou like McGregor: Is 'The Special One' still a winner?After a tough time at Tottenham, the Portuguese has made a promising start to his time at Stadio Olimpico, but he has yet to record a statement win
Getty ImagesBarcelonaLaLigaHow Gavi became a Barcelona and Spain star at just 17The gifted midfielder was always expected to make it to the top, but his meteoric rise has taken even his biggest fans by surprise
Manchester CityPremier LeaguePep praise perfectly timed for USMNT ace SteffenThe American has a fight on his hands for the No.1 shirt at international level, so his clean sheet in Man City's win over Burnley was a huge boost
Getty/GoalLiverpoolPremier LeagueEnd the debate: Salah the best player in the world right nowCristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have defined an era, winning Ballon d'Or after Ballon d'Or, but the Egyptian King is currently the game's top dog
Getty/GoalManchester UnitedPremier LeagueKing Power collapse makes a mockery of Man Utd's title hopesThe Red Devils spent big over the summer but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side appear to have no clear plan and paid the price in Saturday's 4-2 defeat
Brad PennerManchester CityOmonia NicosiaMix Diskerud: Nomad, poet and Man City's strangest signingThe 31-year-old was touted as a future star of American soccer but he failed to live up to the hype, instead becoming one of the game's great enigmas