GOAL OpinionSerie AFootball's biggest winners & losers of 2023With a dramatic year drawing to a close, GOAL looks back on the most significant victories and defeats in the world of football
GettyOpinionC. RonaldoRonaldo wins 2023! Al-Nassr star back among goals at Al-TaawounFor the whole of the campaign, GOAL will be evaluating the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's displays in Saudi Arabia
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsManchester UnitedAntony atrocious & Rashford rotten for miserable Man UtdErik ten Hag's side fell to yet another dismal away defeat as their attack again struggled to create a spark at the City Ground
Getty/GOALOpinionTransfers10 USMNT stars who most need a January transferA number of American players could be on the move over the next month as they bid to earn Copa America roster spots
GettyPlayer ratingsManchester CityRodri runs the show as City cruise past Sheffield UtdThe Spaniard scored a classy individual goal to put the world champions on their way to a fourth consecutive victory in all competitions
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsChelseaIce-cold Palmer offers Chelsea hope for a brighter 2024The ex-Manchester City midfielder scored two and assisted the other at Kenilworth Road as the Blues survived a late comeback from their hosts
GettyAnalysisM. GreenwoodCan Greenwood leave Man Utd permanently in January?The forward is rebuilding his career in Spain and has attracted plenty of interest from top clubs - but can he make a permanent move?
Getty OpinionTransfersSix players Liverpool should consider signing in JanuaryThe resurgent Reds clearly need to strengthen their squad if they are to sustain their surprise Premier League title challenge
Getty/GOALWinners & LosersUSAU.S. Soccer's biggest winners & losers of 2023It's been a chaotic 12 months in American soccer, but who had years to remember, and who would rather forget 2023 ever happened?
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsArsenalWasteful Jesus & weak Zinchenko at fault in damaging defeatThe Gunners drew a blank and missed the chance to reclaim top spot in the Premier League from Liverpool.
GOALOpinionSaudi Pro LeagueSaudi Pro League Team of the Season so farThe 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
Getty/GOALOpinionU. Emery15 best managerial jobs of the season so far - rankedA 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?
GettyAnalysisManchester UnitedSix players Man Utd should sign in JanuaryThe Red Devils badly need to strengthen their squad after a harrowing first half of the season - but who should they look to recruit?
Getty/ GOALOpinionManchester CitySix players Man City should consider signing in JanuaryPep Guardiola's side normally plan for the future in the January transfer window, but they also urgently need to sign cover for irreplaceable Rodri
GettyPlayer ratingsEverton vs Manchester CityFoden bails out rusty Rodri in Man City turnaroundCity were on the ropes at half-time but the England midfielder launched a rocket before steering his side to a dominant away victory
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsChelsea vs Crystal PalaceMadueke saves the day! Chelsea leave it late to beat PalaceA last-gasp penalty ensured the Stamford Bridge faithful had something to smile about at the end of a dreadful 2023
Getty ImagesOpinionArsenalSix players Arsenal should consider signing in January Recent years have seen the Gunners recruit well in the winter, but their summer spending could restrict much-needed activity this time around
GOALOpinionChampions LeagueGOAL's European Team of the 2023-24 Season so farXabi Alonso's sensational Bayer Leverkusen side have the most players in our selection of the top performers from the 'Big Five' leagues
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsManchester UnitedGarnacho shows his class as Man Utd come back from the deadThe Argentine dragged the dishevelled Red Devils back from two goals down to earn Erik ten Hag's side a rousing comeback win
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsLiverpoolDead-eye Darwin & returning Jota bury spirited BurnleyJurgen Klopp's side dominated at Turf Moor but couldn't put the game away until late on as they ran out 2-0 winners
GOALAnalysisManchester UnitedSix ways Ratcliffe can get Man Utd back on trackThe 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
Getty ImagesAnalysisManchester UnitedWhy haven't Man Utd sacked Ten Hag yet?The Dutchman has lost 13 matches already in 2023-24 but is still clinging onto his job in the Old Trafford dugout
GOALOpinionTransfersBest Premier League signings of the season so far - rankedThere was plenty of big spending in England over the summer, but only some arrivals have taken to life at their new clubs
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsChelseaSterling wasteful as Chelsea's miserable 2023 continues Mauricio Pochettino watched on in horror as his forwards put in another meek display in the final third
GOALOpinionPremier League'Dear Santa...' - GOAL's Xmas WishlistWith the holidays upon us, GOAL reveals its wishlist for 2024, featuring Kylian Mbappe, VAR and a competitive Premier League
Getty/GOALOpinionManchester UnitedToothless Hojlund is doing even worse than Weghorst!The Dane has been unable to replicate his brilliant Champions League form domestically, which is a huge concern for Erik ten Hag
Getty/GOALWinners & LosersPremier LeagueMerry Christmas, Pep! From all your 'friends' at AnfieldWhile the Premier League champions were away at the Club World Cup, their main rivals all dropped points back at home
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsArsenalSaliba & Gabriel stand strong as Arsenal claim Xmas No.1The centre-back duo shone on Merseyside as Mikel Arteta's side maintained their loose grip on the title picture
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsLiverpoolSalah stunner shouldn't cover for Liverpool's faltering forwardsThe Reds were held at Anfield for the second game running as they missed their chance to go above the Gunners at the summit
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsManchester UnitedAtrocious attack misfires as Onana & Mainoo errors cost Man UtdThe £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