Getty/GOALWinners & LosersLiverpoolPretenders? Liverpool prove they're true title contendersGOAL runs through the big winners and losers as the Reds reclaimed top spot with a hard-fought victory over Enzo Maresca's men at Anfield
Getty Images SportP. MullinWrexhamWhy three goals is still a ‘really good record’ for MullinPhil Parkinson has explained why three goals is still a “really good record” for Paul Mullin, as Wrexham put more expectation on their star striker.
GettyL. MessiMajor League SoccerBest player in the league? Messi ticks MLS MVP box ‘by far’Lionel Messi has been “by far” the best player in MLS throughout the 2024 season and deserves MVP honours, says Inter Miami team-mate Julian Gressel.
ImagnFEATURESMajor League SoccerAlternate MLS Awards: Best and worst kits from 2024 seasonFor the Alternate MLS Awards, GOAL selects the best and worst kits of the 2024 season
Getty Images/GOALPlayer ratingsChelseaIs Sanchez really good enough? Chelsea GK & Palmer both flopEnzo Maresca's side gave a decent account of themselves on Merseyside, but players at either end of the pitch came up short in the end
Getty Player ratingsLiverpoolJones shows his class & Salah shines as Liverpool pass big testGOAL rates all of the hosts' players on show at Anfield as the Reds overcame the Blues to move back one point ahead of Manchester City
Getty/GOALManchester CityP. Guardiola'Like Klopp' - Pep's cheeky dig after City late showPep Guardiola took a cheeky swipe at former adversary Jurgen Klopp after Manchester City snatched victory at Wolves in the 95th minute.
Getty/GOALAnalysisUSAAmericans Abroad: Pulisic still on attack, Adams progressesGOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including Pulisic's scoring streak and Adams' return
Getty Images SportG. O'NeilWolverhampton WanderersO'Neil says Man City winner 'a harsh one' for WolvesWolves boss Gary O'Neil has reacted to Manchester City's controversial injury-time winner as Pep Guardiola's side won 2-1 at Molineux.
GettyChelseaL. Colwill'Bumbling oaf' - Chelsea's Colwill mocked for Liverpool penaltyLevi Colwill has been branded a “bumbling oaf” by Chelsea fans after conceding a clumsy penalty in the Blues’ Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Getty Images SportJ. StonesB. SilvaExplained: Why Stones' winner was allowed despite Silva offsideManchester City beat Wolves with a controversial injury-time winner from John Stones, and here is why it stood despite Bernardo Silva's offside.
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsArsenal WomenBlackstenius stars but Russo anonymous in Arsenal winIn their first league game since Jonas Eidevall's resignation, the Gunners had to battle hard to secure all three points in east London
AFPManchester UnitedSporting CPMan Utd to steal Pep replacement? Enquiries made over AmorimManchester United have reportedly enquired about Sporting CP coach Ruben Amorim despite rumours he could succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
Getty Player ratingsManchester CityStones to the rescue... again: City late show sinks WolvesThe centre-back struck in the fifth minute of added time to break the hosts' hearts just when they thought they had shut the champions out
GettyEndrickReal MadridStay or go? Endrick makes big call on Real Madrid futureTeenage wonderkid Endrick has reportedly made a big call on his Real Madrid future ahead of the January transfer window.
Getty/New England PatriotsH. KaneEngland‘Have to rep Kane at Wembley’ - England striker gets NFL nodNFL action is back at the home of English football, with the Patriots and Christian Gonzalez having to “rep Harry Kane at Wembley”
Getty ImagesV. BonifaceBayer LeverkusenBoniface treated for injuries after car crashVictor Boniface required hospital treatment after a car crash following Bayer Leverkusen's 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Getty/Inter Miami InstagramL. MessiMajor League Soccer📽️ | Becks delivers rousing ‘great year’ speech to Messi & CoDavid Beckham has delivered a rousing “let’s make this a great year” speech to Lionel Messi and the rest of Inter Miami’s MLS Cup-chasing squad.
Getty ImagesX. HernandezQatarXavi in talks over managerial return following Barca exitXavi is eyeing a return to the dugout and could be offered an international job a few months after his exit from Barcelona.
Getty Images SportM. KudusWest HamKudus told to expect lengthy ban for red card at SpursFormer referee Mike Dean claims Mohammed Kudus could be set for a lengthy ban after being sent off during West Ham's 4-1 loss to Tottenham.
GettyC. PulisicUSAPulisic laughs off keeper question in first Italian interviewAC Milan star Christian Pulisic laughed off playing everywhere but goalkeeper question when delivering a first post-match interview in Italian.
Getty Images/GOALPlayer ratingsManchester City WomenHemp is electric: Lionesses star sparks City comeback winThe England star heads off to international duty in flying form after scoring the equaliser on Sunday before then setting up Jill Roord for the winner
GettyL. MessiMajor League SoccerMessi hits ‘ideal form’ for Inter Miami at perfect timeInter Miami believe Lionel Messi has hit “ideal form” at “the most important part of the year”, with the Herons setting their sights on MLS Cup glory.
Getty Images BarcelonaLaLigaBarca president Laporta facing second fraud charge this monthBarcelona president Joan Laporta has been charged with alleged fraud for the second time in a month.
AFPArsenalW. SalibaEx-ref 'has three doubts' over VAR intervention for Saliba redFormer Premier League referee Mark Halsey criticised the VAR intervention that led to William Saliba's sending off against Bournemouth.
GettyC. PulisicUSAPulisic now has goal contributions in seven straight gamesChristian Pulisic is on fire at AC Milan, with the American becoming the first player in 2024-25 to post goal contributions in seven successive games.
Getty ImagesJ. GrealishManchester CityGrealish 'absolutely loved' Beckham as a childJack Grealish revealed he "absolutely loved" David Beckham as a child, in a video naming his three top influences in football.
FXWrexhamLeague OneHow ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ gives Red Dragons stars ‘thick skin’Sam Dalby has explained how ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ gives Red Dragons stars “thick skin”, with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney always checking in.
Getty ImagesH. KaneR. LewandowskiKane excited for Bayern's UCL reunion with LewandowskiHarry Kane is looking forward to meeting former Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski in their upcoming Champions League clash with Barcelona.
AFPA. GarnachoManchester UnitedGarnacho reveals training ground routine behind Man Utd goalAlejandro Garnacho revealed how a training ground drill with Marcus Rashford helped him score Manchester United's equaliser against Brentford.