Getty ImagesPremier LeagueLiverpoolWhere could the PL title race be won and lost?The last three English champions occupy the top three spots so far this term, and judging by their displays so far, we may just get a three-horse race
Getty ImagesNWSLNorth Carolina CourageBaird and Riley gone but NWSL still faces its reckoningThe departure of the league's commissioner was necessary but also feels insufficient as a major crisis continues
GoalNXGNAtletico MadridGiuliano Simeone: Will Cholo's son be a success at Atletico?The 18-year-old forward impressed for the Rojiblancos in pre-season and has forced his way into his father's plans at the Wanda Metropolitano
SL Benfica/Sporting CP/GettyWomen's Champions LeagueSL BenficaBenfica hope to spark 'a new era' in Portuguese women's footballWhen Sporting CP relaunched its women’s team, it was a turning point in Portugal. Five years on, could its Lisbon rivals be the catalyst for another?
Chelsea FCTransfersChelseaHow Brexit made Chelsea look to non-leagueA change in FIFA regulations and post-Brexit red tape means the Blues are no longer solely looking abroad for prime young academy talents
GettyBayern MunichWomen's Champions LeagueZadrazil: Bayern’s Bundesliga champion the NWSL missedThe midfielder won a league title with future USWNT internationals while at college - now she wants UEFA Women’s Champions League glory
Getty ImagesBarcelonaR. KoemanSuarez delivers Barca a message about how far they've fallenWhile the coach cannot be blamed for all the problems at Camp Nou, it was down to him to pass the message to Suarez that he was no longer wanted
GettyUSAG. ReynaFive things to watch in the USMNT's latest WCQ gamesGregg Berhalter's team is looking to build on taking five points from September's three qualifiers, but must do so without some key attacking pieces
Getty ImagesManchester CityPremier LeagueFoden: Guardiola's game changer Academy star is Pep Guardiola's danger man after following up his dynamic show in their win over Chelsea with a starring role in 2-2 draw at Liverpool
GettyLiverpoolM. SalahLiverpool and Man City show why title race will thrillAt the end, Pep Guardiola and his team were the ones celebrating. That tells the true story of this brilliant, pulsating clash
Getty/GoalManchester UnitedPremier LeagueCan Solskjaer turn misfiring Man Utd around once more?Saturday's home draw with Everton means the Red Devils have won just two of their last six games, despite playing teams they should be beating
Getty ImagesLiverpoolM. SalahNo contract? No problem for relentless SalahThe Reds' Egyptian star is playing as well as he ever has, despite talks over a new deal being yet to reach a successful conclusion
Getty/ GoalManchester CityPremier LeagueSterling slump: What's happened to Raheem?The England talisman was one of the best players at the summer's Euros but his poor club form has carried over into the new Premier League season
Getty/GoalArsenalCult heroesHenri Lansbury: Arsenal wonderkid to Luton's viral hitA recent viral incident has pushed the former Gunners youth star back into the limelight, a position he has not occupied for quite some time
ArsenalPremier LeagueHow Arteta could replace Xhaka at ArsenalThe Gunners midfielder could be out of action until 2022 after suffering a knee injury in the win against Spurs
Getty ImagesBarcelonaLaLigaWho could replace Koeman as Barca coach?The Dutchman would appear to be on borrowed time at Camp Nou with a number of names now in the frame to take his place in the Catalan dugout
GoalNXGNBayern MunichMalik Tillman: Bayern's 'new Pogba' who became a goal machineThe 19-year-old has already scored for the first team in Bavaria after exploding in youth football having been moved from midfield to striker
Getty ImagesPremier LeagueManchester UnitedBenitez's Everton are perfectly set up to inflict damage on Man UtdThe Red Devils have been cumbersome in possession so far this season, and the Toffees will be adept at making life awkward for them at Old Trafford
Getty ImagesParis Saint-GermainL. MessiNeymar the odd man out as Messi - Mbappe combination clicks The Brazilian is a man under pressure, with only three goals from open play in 2021 and two superstar team-mates firmly in the spotlight
ArsenalT. Tomiyasu'A mentality like Ronaldo' - The rise of TomiyasuThe Japan international has made a huge impact since joining the Gunners from Bologna in the summer, quickly becoming a fan favourite in north London
Getty ImagesSurinameCD OlimpiaSuriname's 'Robin Hood' has shaken CONCACAFThe nation's 60-year-old vice-president made a shock cameo against Olimpia, but the scandal comes at a time when the game is on the up in Suriname
Getty/GoalArsenalM. ArtetaArteta finally has an Arsenal team able to play the Pep wayThe Gunners boss learned under the legendary Catalan coach at Man City, and now their shared ideology is coming to the fore in north London
Getty ImagesChelseaChampions LeagueTuchel needs to develop new Chelsea identityThe Blues boss deservedly won UEFA's Manager of the Year award after last season's success but has found his team disjointed in recent weeks
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedC. RonaldoSolskjaer can't rely on Ronaldo to bail Man Utd out every timeThe Portugal international scored a 95th-minute winner to give his side a much-needed win in the Champions League, but it papered over the cracks
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedUEFA Youth LeagueMan Utd teens taught harsh lesson in Youth League routThe Red Devils found themselves 4-0 down at half-time in the home match against Villarreal as their lack of experience was exposed on Wednesday
MNWoso/Getty/GoalWomen's footballUSAMinnesota: Backed by NFL and USWNT legendsMinnesota Vikings icon Chad Greenway and former U.S. women's national team star Lori Lindsey are behind it - as are hundreds of everyday soccer fans
Goal/GettyLiverpoolPremier LeagueHow will Liverpool cope without Alexander-Arnold against City?The Reds star will almost certainly miss Sunday's blockbuster clash at Anfield through injury, leaving uncertainty over who will step in at right-back
Getty ImagesChelseaT. TuchelLukaku, Kante & the Chelsea problems Tuchel must solveThe Blues remain in a strong position to top their Champions League group and compete for the Premier League, but some worrying trends have emerged
GoalNXGNJuventusSamuel Iling-Junior: Ex-Chelsea teen impressing at JuveThe Bianconeri beat off stiff competition to sign the 17-year-old winger in the summer of 2020, and the early signs suggest he has a bright future
Getty ImagesBarcelonaA. FatiLong live the king! Fati return has Barca dreaming of better daysThe teenager marked his return after 10 months out with a goal against Levante, hinting that he still has what it takes to be Lionel Messi's true heir