Getty ImagesPremier LeagueManchester UnitedSolskjaer's clueless tactics keep costing Man UtdTwo under-fire managers struggled while an old favourite was back in the spotlight as clubs returned to domestic action after the international break
Getty ImagesJuventusChampions League'Ronaldo hasn't dribbled past anyone in three years' - So what?The Portuguese forward's character, form and fitness were all questioned before the international break - he responded with four goals in two games
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedPremier LeagueSolskjaer's topsy-turvy day in Sheffield won't end Poch rumoursThe Red Devils came from 2-0 down to go 3-2 up late on at Bramall Lane, only to concede a last-minute equaliser to Oli McBurnie
GettyArsenalPremier LeagueEmery out! Sanllehi & Edu must lead Arsenal down a new pathThe pressure has increased on the Gunners' head coach following a 2-2 draw with Southampton on Saturday
Getty ImagesLiverpoolPremier LeagueLiverpool's adrenaline junkies addicted to winningThe Reds often leave it late, but their remarkable run of form is still showing no sign of slowing down
GettyChelseaPremier LeagueChelsea fail title test but have closed the gap to Man CityThe Blues were beaten 2-1 at the Etihad on Saturday night but they once again showed that they are learning fast under their new manager
GettyManchester CityPremier LeagueWounded City aren't going to give up their title without a fightThe English champions came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday to show they've no intention of throwing in the towel
GettyArsenalPremier LeaguePitiful Arsenal rescued by Lacazette - but Emery needs to goThe Gunners have now gone five league games without a win after drawing 2-2 with Southampton and the manager has clearly lost the dressing room
GettyTottenhamPremier League'We're winning away!' - Mourinho makes instant impact at SpursWest Ham were atrocious but the Portuguese will take great satisfaction out of leading Spurs to a first Premier League win on the road since January
GettyBarcelonaLaLigaVidal gamble pays off but desperate Valverde is riding his luckThe under-fire coach made a game-winning change in Saturday's 2-1 win at Leganes but the performance still provided more questions than answers
GettyChelseaPremier LeagueChelsea's transformation: Is Lampard lucky or a tactical genius?The club icon has surpassed expectations so far this season, with the Blues third in the Premier League, but doubts remain over his approach
GettyArsenalPremier LeagueTorreira exit fears a mess of Emery's own makingThe Uruguay international has hinted he may look to leave the Gunners after growing unsettled in north London
Getty ImagesSheffield UnitedPremier LeagueCoach of the decade? Wilder wowing the Premier LeagueThe 52-year-old has led the Blades to fifth place in the top-flight after 12 games ahead of Sunday's meeting with Manchester United
Claudio Santana / CorrespondenteCopa LibertadoresRiver PlateHistoric Libertadores final overshadowed by coups and protestsAuthorities wanted to press on with plans to stage the showpiece game in crisis-ridden Santiago in an attempt to demonstrate business as usual
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedPremier LeaguePochettino's spectre now haunting SolskjaerWhile the Norwegian would appear to be in no immediate danger of losing his job, there are some potentially tenure-defining fixtures on the horizon
LaLigaReal MadridMadrid outcast Odegaard finally ready to wow the BernabeuThe Norwegian sensation struggle to prove his worth after joining Los Blancos as a 16-year-old but he is now flourishing on loan at Real Sociedad
Getty ImagesCopa LibertadoresFlamengoJorge Jesus's Flamengo on brink of Libertadores gloryIt was one of the most surprising moves of the football year, a Portuguese coach striking out for Brazil and taking up one of the most unstable posts
Getty ImagesManchester CityPremier LeaguePortugal a sanctuary for 'devastated' City star Bernardo SilvaThere has been a drop-off in the playmaker's performances at club level since the Conguitos case but he's been flying for the Seleccao
BarcelonaLaLigaSleepless nights & fights with Federer: Pique's Davis Cup strugglesThe Barcelona centre-half has revamped one of tennis' most famous tournaments but not everyone is happy with his 'meddling'
Getty/GoalLiverpoolPremier LeagueNothing can stop Liverpool now...except 14 games in six weeks!The Reds are eight points clear at the top of the Premier League but their squad is going to be pushed to the limit between now and year's end
Getty/GoalChelseaPremier LeagueMove over, Mourinho! Lampard's Chelsea set to reclaim spotlightThe headlines have been dominated by Jose Mourinho's return to London in recent days but his former club are gearing up for a massive week
Getty ImagesBayern MunichBundesligaHow Gnabry went from Premier League flop to Germany superstarThe Germany forward scored nine international goals in eight games in 2019 but just four years ago could not get a game for the Gunners or West Brom
GettyMajor League SoccerLA GalaxyNo Rooney or Zlatan, but does MLS still need Europe's aging stars?Several big names have departed this winter, but it's a safe bet that more will arrive in their place
InterVillarrealHow Jay-Z is looking to build football's strongest teamThe rapper's Roc Nation company represents the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne and Axel Witsel, among others
Katharine LotzeCuracaoCONCACAF Nations LeagueReggaeton & school buses help Curacao hang with Concacaf's big boysRemko Bicentini has continued a project started by Patrick Kluivert, emphasizing beautiful football but also a good time during international breaks
Getty ImagesTransfersManchester UnitedMeet the Man Utd & Arsenal target fuelling Gladbach's title tiltThe 23-year-old midfielder has been described as a "pearl" by German legend Lothar Matthaus and is being linked with a summer move to England
Getty/GoalReal MadridLaLiga'Ungrateful'? It's Madrid who have disrespected Bale!The Wales international has upset everyone connected with Los Blancos by making light of his perceived lack of criticism to the cause
Major League SoccerColorado RapidsWhy aren't there more black coaches in American soccer?Many African-American coaches feel pressure not only to get results but to succeed so their peers get more opportunities. What needs to change?
GoalNXGNBarcelonaPedri: Barca prepare to unleash 'new Iniesta' in 2020The 16-year-old had only played three senior matches when the Blaugrana agreed to sign him in a deal that could be worth up to €15m
Getty ImagesChelseaLuton'I was a ghost' - the rebirth of Chelsea loanee Izzy BrownThe 22-year-old, who is now on loan at Luton, is proud of his fellow academy graduates who have broken into the first-team picture at Stamford Bridge