Getty ImagesCult heroesAC MilanPato: From breaking Pele's records to unemployed at 31The Brazilian attacker enjoyed a fairytale start to his career but its closing stages have been considerably less successful
Getty ImagesChelseaPremier LeagueLampard's defensive excuses becoming harder to acceptIt feels like we have been here before and all that is good in the Blues' attacking line-up is being undone by mistakes at the back
GettyManchester CityPremier LeagueNo De Bruyne or Laporte but Man City have fighting spiritPep Guardiola beat former assistant Mikel Arteta and the 1-0 victory over Arsenal showed his side are ready for a gruelling campaign
Getty ImagesTottenhamPremier LeagueWhy Mourinho's outsiders can win the leagueThe Premier League has brought early-season chaos, with both Man City and Liverpool losing heavily, meaning a tight defence might be enough to win it
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedPremier LeagueEmphatic win couldn't have come at a better time for Solskjaer A response was needed following a heavy home defeat to Tottenham before the international break and the Red Devils delivered it on Tyneside
Getty ImagesArsenalPremier LeagueArteta’s Willian gamble backfires for ArsenalThe Gunners were beaten 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday night, falling to their second defeat of the Premier League season
GettyLiverpoolV. van DijkLiverpool in defensive nightmare thanks to lucky PickfordThe Everton goalkeeper hasn’t enjoyed the best of luck in Merseyside derbies, but he had enough to last him a lifetime here
Celtic FC/SNSBehind Celtic's dream to dethrone Glasgow CityCeltic may rule the men's game, but City are the dominant force in the women's game in Scotland - though the Hoops are keen to change that
Getty ImagesArsenalPremier LeagueLuiz's road to Arsenal redemption after City calamityThe Gunners defender will return to the Etihad Stadium for the first time on Saturday since his disastrous 25-minute display there in June
Getty ImagesManchester CityPremier LeagueCan Dias stop Aubameyang from ripping Man City apart?Pep Guardiola is counting on his newly-acquired Portugal international to pull together a shaky City backline and prevent Arsenal forward running riot
Getty ImagesLiverpoolC. AncelottiCan Ancelotti mastermind win over Klopp's 'perfect machine'?The Italian tactician has boosted Everton through his coaching and clever recruitment but will it be enough for a Merseyside derby win?
Getty ImagesLiverpoolAdrianAdrian and Pickford - goalkeepers under fireEverton and Liverpool will do battle at Goodison Park this weekend, but both sides head into the game with doubts surrounding their goalkeeper
Getty/GoalManchester UnitedF. PellistriCan Pellistri be Man Utd's perfect Sancho placeholder?The teenager is set to go straight into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-team squad having arrived from Penarol on transfer deadline day
Getty/GoalNXGNSalzburgLuka Sucic: Red Bull wonderkid set to explode in SalzburgThe 18-year-old Croatian midfielder has already played and scored for the Austrian champions' first team as he aims to make his breakthrough
Getty/GoalPremier LeagueC. AncelottiNo derby win in 10 years but Everton have no fear of LiverpoolThe Toffees are brimming with belief having made a perfect start to the season, while their city rivals are coming off a chastening 7-2 defeat
GettyArsenalEngland U21Nketiah: I want more from my Arsenal career The Gunners striker has faced rejection in his career, but it has led to a tough mentality that allows him to cope with the pressure at the top
Getty/GoalBrazilNeymarMore goals than Ronaldo but Neymar is no Brazil legendThe PSG star surpassed O Fenemeno on Tuesday but the 28-year-old will not be remembered as a better forward unless he delivers in a World Cup
Getty/GoalTransfersArsenalWho needs Ozil? Partey can help solve Arsenal’s creativity issueThe Gunners' deadline-day signing could make his debut against Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday and should make an instant impact
Getty/GoalGOAL50T. AlcantaraTalent vs trophies: What matters more when analysing greatness?With the Goal 50 Fan Vote now under way, we tackle the dilemma facing our readers as they try to determine the best player of the 2019-20 season
Getty ImagesEvertonPremier LeagueThe rise of Calvert-Lewin - Everton's 'perfect' No.9The 23-year-old is the Premier League's top scorer and England's latest international star, now he's got the champions in his sights
Getty ImagesEnglandPremier LeagueGrealish snub proves Southgate no longer the man for EnglandThe off-the-cuff ingenuity of the Aston Villa man could unleash the attacking potential in a gifted England generation but the manager is reluctant
EA VoltaPremier LeagueK. De BruyneWho would win an all-star Panna Premier League tournament?The game of Panna is growing at a rapid rate and is a firm favourite in Premier League dressing rooms, according to its finest exponent, Jack Downer
Getty/GoalBoliviaWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOLBolivia in a sorry state with Messi set to pile on the miseryCovid-19, political and economic strife and serious allegations against their coach have created a perfect storm for the Verde in 2020
Getty ImagesWSLChelsea FC WomenNine months out to Chelsea's best: Kirby in form of her lifeAfter almost a year on the sidelines due to a heart condition, the forward has returned in the form of her life for the Women's Super League champions
Getty/GoalTransfersManchester UnitedWhy Man Utd paid £37m for untested teenager DialloThe winger has played just 24 minutes of first-team football for Atalanta but could become one of the top 10 most expensive signings in United history
GettyBarcelonaFranceBarca must look to France to find Griezmann's bestIf the 29-year-old is ever to realise his potential at Camp Nou, the Catalan club should draw inspiration from how he operates for the world champions
Getty/GoalEnglandUEFA Nations League AWhy England rule-breakers Greenwood & Foden should be afraidPeople are questioning the discipline levels of England's players, but at the same time several others are bringing smiles to the nations faces
GettyChelsea FC WomenWSLDefence wins titles: Chelsea skipper Eriksson irreplaceableThe Blues are spoilt for world-class attackers but a recent injury to their captain and centre-back showed just how important she is in winning titles
GettyManchester UnitedPremier LeagueHow a Man Utd prodigy's career was derailed by knife attackThe former midfielder was once considered Old Trafford's most exciting young prospect but his career was "tragically cut short" in awful circumstances
Getty/GoalTransfersManchester UnitedLukaku for Ighalo and Cavani? Man Utd's transfer shamblesThe Belgian has flourished since leaving Old Trafford for Inter last year while his former employers are still searching for an adequate replacement