Getty ImagesChampions LeagueBarcelonaBarca the new Galacticos as Leo lights up Champions LeagueOnce upon a time they had the system the world envied but there is a 'Galactico' quality about Barca these days meaning they are more reliant on Messi
GettyChampions LeagueReal MadridMEN, Fab Three, BBC & football’s greatest triosThe Champions League sees Neymar, Mbappe and Cavani of PSG face Liverpool's Salah, Mane and Firmino - are they among the best triumvirates ever?
Getty ImagesParis Saint-GermainChampions LeagueGigi, you're dropped! Buffon & Tuchel set for showdownIt would appear the Juventus legend was very much the choice of the club whereas the new coach would prefer to play with Alphonse Areola in goal
Getty/Goal compositeLiverpoolChampions LeagueLiverpool 2.0: Klopp’s new plan for European glory The Reds came unstuck in last season's final against Real Madrid but they look better equipped to go all the way this time around
Juan Manuel Serrano ArceReal MadridLaLigaProblematic Isco can be Real Madrid's saviourThe 26-year-old scored within three minutes of his introduction to rescue a point for his side, reminding Julen Lopetegui he can be decisive
Getty ImagesPremier LeagueNewcastle United200 not out: Arsenal hero Ozil silences criticsA landmark game for the German playmaker gave Arsenal a third successive Premier League win and reminded the doubters of his quality
Manchester UnitedPremier LeagueDo Man Utd rely too heavily on Lukaku's goals?The Belgian striker remains the focal point of the Red Devils’ attack, with his exploits proving vital to Jose Mourinho and an inconsistent side
Real MadridLaLigaBenzema back to brilliant best without RonaldoThe French striker has often had to fight for recognition at Real Madrid, but he is back in the spotlight following a summer of change at the Bernabeu
ArsenalNewcastle UnitedTime for Arsenal to unleash Torreira alongside XhakaThe summer signing from Sampdoria is yet to start for the Gunners but could less the defensive burden on the Swiss midfielder if brought into the team
Getty/GoalWatfordPremier LeagueLike the old Mourinho: Gracia working wonders at WatfordThe mild-mannered but frank Spanish coach has transformed the Hornets with the kind of intensive coaching once employed by the Manchester United boss
TottenhamPremier LeagueLucas the X-Factor Spurs need to beat LiverpoolIt took the Brazilian more than half a season to adjust to English football, but a solid start to 2018-19 has seen him crowned Player of the Month
Getty/GoalTransfersBarcelonaThe 'new Lewandowski' wanted by BarcelonaThe 23-year-old striker has hit seven goals in his first three outings for Genoa, resulting in a Poland call-up and interest from Europe's elite
GettyManchester UnitedReal MadridMan Utd, Juve or PSG - where next for Zidane?The former Real Madrid boss has revealed that he would like to resume his coaching career soon and Old Trafford could easily be his next destination
Getty/Goal compositeManchester UnitedPremier LeaguePogba v Mourinho: Are Man Utd fans siding with Jose?The midfielder has had lots to say recently but none of it has suggested he will be at Manchester United for long, and fans are concerned
GettyUEFA Nations League AIcelandAsensio, Balotelli and winners & losers of international weekThere was a surprise presidential appearance in Liberia and some of the world's hottest young talents were in fine form during the Nations League
Getty ImagesArsenalPremier LeagueDon't let mistakes fool you - Cech is adapting well!Despite the signing of Bernd Leno, the Gunners coach put his faith in the veteran by making him captain at the start of the season
GettyBarcelonaSpainWhat is Luis Enrique's problem with Jordi Alba?The Barca man has been his country's first-choice left-back for seven years and his exclusion seems more like a personal decision
GettyChelseaPremier LeagueMoses the odd man out at Sarri's ChelseaThe Nigerian played a pivotal role in the Blues' title triumph under Antonio Conte but a change in coach, and formation, has left him on the fringes
Getty/Goal compositePremier LeagueGermanyPogba: A France GOAT, a Man Utd scapegoatThe World Cup winner is back in his homeland after a testing few weeks amid renewed links with Barcelona and Luis Suarez making overtures
GettyGermanyPremier LeagueGermany failing to tackle Ozil racism claims or WC disasterThe World Cup winner stepped back from international football during the summer, but continues to be scapegoated for his country's failures
BarcelonaReal MadridMessi's 'The Best' snub shows consistency is worthlessThe Argentine inspired Barcelona to a domestic double last season but the awards season is proving that continental cup competitions now trump all
Manchester CityManchester CityPremier LeagueMan City academy update: Goals galore for TouaiziThe Blues' Under-23s and Under-18s side both scored six goals in two separate games to kick off their respective campaigns
GettyLiverpool U18Stoke City U18Liverpool academy update: Mixed starts for U-23 & U-18sNeil Critchley's side have played some pretty football but are yet to win a game, but Barry Lewtas has overseen three wins from four outings
Getty/GoalManchester UnitedPremier LeagueGomes & Greenwood shine in Man Utd academyThe Red Devils Under-23s and Under-18s are off to a good start in their respective leagues, with Angel Gomes and Mason Greenwood looking prolific
Getty ImagesChelseaPremier LeagueGilmore, Anjorin shine in Chelsea academyThe Blues are hugely ambitious at academy level and will be in contention for all the major honours once again to build on last season's successes
GettyManchester UnitedPremier LeagueA great manager? Time for Mourinho to shut up and prove itThe manager has taken every review of United's struggles as a personal slight but it's time everyone started to focus on the good of the team
GettyLiverpoolPremier LeagueHow Gerrard & Rodgers' Liverpool love affair turned sourThe pair almost won a Premier League title together at Anfield but their relationship fell apart and they now find themselves as rivals in Glasgow
Getty ImagesJuventusSerie AMove over, Ronaldo, Mandzukic is Juve's main manThe five-time Ballon d'Or winner is still searching for his first Serie A goal, as he was once again upstaged by the Croat in a 2-1 win at Parma
Getty ImagesChelseaPremier LeagueMorata? Giroud? Pedro is Chelsea's only reliable goalscorer!The Blues' centre-forwards struggled against Bournemouth on Saturday but their diminutive Spanish winger came off the bench to inspire a 2-0 win
LiverpoolPremier LeaguePerfect start but Liverpool & Alisson far from flawlessThe Reds were sloppy and wasteful at the King Power but got the job done thanks to Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino to make it four wins in a row