GettyLaLigaCopa del ReyMessi shows 2018 will be the Year of the GOATReal Madrid and Ronaldo may have swept before them in 2017 but come the New Year Messi and Barcelona will be in charge
ChelseaPremier LeagueChelsea must buy to compete with Man City & Messi The Blues find themselves a whopping 16 points behind Man City at Christmas, and they simply must delve into the market to close the widening gap
Getty ImagesPremier LeagueArsenalSeaman: I learnt more about goalkeeping with GrahamThe former Gunners shot-stopper admits working under the Scot helped him get the most out of his career
Getty ImagesTransfersBarcelona'Blind should leave Man Utd for Barcelona'The versatile Dutchman has been linked with a January switch to Catalunya, and a former boss at Old Trafford and Camp Nou says a switch makes sense
GettyPremier LeagueWorst Premier League Team of the Season so farStars from Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal all grace Goal's list of flops thus far this season
GettyManchester CityManchester UnitedNeville: Man City aren't greatThe ex-Man Utd defender says those at the Etihad Stadium must win multiple titles to join the elite, while he has questioned the Red Devils
Lindsey ParnabyPremier LeagueWest Bromwich AlbionKane and Mata lead PL Team of the WeekThe Tottenham forward continued his fine form while the Manchester United midfielder scored two excellent goals against Leicester City
Getty/GoalTransfersManchester CityMan City target Fred and WeiglThough Fernandinho has agreed a new contract, the club are exploring long-term replacements for the Brazilian midfielder
Manchester UnitedPremier LeagueMourinho blasts 'childish' Man Utd The Portuguese coach criticised his players' inability to react in the late stages of their 2-2 draw against Leicester City on Saturday night
GettyPremier LeagueManchester CityMan City open largest Christmas gap in historyPep Guardiola's side are 13 clear at Christmas after Manchester United's draw with Leicester City, the largest margin ever in the English top flight
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedPremier LeagueMan Utd best of the rest, but it's little consolationJuan Mata netted twice but the Red Devils were thwarted at the last by Harry Maguire's 94th-minute equaliser
KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP/Getty ImagesTransfersPremier LeagueTransfer Latest: Inter want Mkhitaryan loanGoal takes a look at the biggest transfer rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond as we head into the winter window
Catherine IvillLeicesterPremier LeagueVardy scores 50th Premier League goalThe England international's first top-flight goal also came against the Red Devils as he again proved his worth versus a big-six team
Lindsey ParnabyTottenhamBurnleyKane equals Shearer's PL goal recordThe England striker has now scored 36 league goals in 2017, which is the same amount the Newcastle legend managed in 1995
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedPremier LeaguePogba returns to Man Utd lineupThe Frenchman has served a three-match ban after being sent off at Arsenal and returns to league play after being part of the 2-1 loss to Bristol City
GettyManchester CityPremier LeagueMan City set Premier League goalscoring recordThe Citizens became the first team in the Premier League era to score over 100 goals in a single year, while also sealing a 17th consecutive win
Getty ImagesLaLigaReal MadridRamos in Catalan controversy after ClasicoThe defender has risked offending Barcelona supporters with his post-match comments after avoiding a red card in Saturday's El Clasico
Getty ImagesPremier LeagueManchester UnitedBetting Preview: Leicester City vs Manchester UnitedBoasting a strong record against the Foxes, Al Hain-Cole is backing Mourinho's men to put a shock League Cup exit behind them with a victory
GettyManchester CityPremier LeagueAguero scores 100th goal at Etihad StadiumThe Argentine striker opened the scoring against Bournemouth on Saturday to hit the milestone amid talk he's unhappy with life under Pep Guardiola
Getty ImagesPremier LeagueBurnleyBetting Preview: Burnley vs SpursThe hosts are in fine form but our tipster thinks that the visitors could prove their worth when they travel to Turf Moor on Saturday evening
Getty ImagesLaLigaReal MadridMessi v Ronaldo: Who was more successful in 2017?Goal looks back at the trophies, awards and goals of the best players in the world to see who has had the better year
Carlo HermannSerie ASSC NapoliHamsik tops Maradona for Napoli goalscoring recordThe 30-year-old scored his 116th goal for the club in a Serie A clash with Sampdoria to top the Argentine legend
GettyBarcelonaLaLigaMessi assists Vidal with only one boot on!The Argentina superstar somehow lost his footwear, but still managed to set up the marauding full-back to score against Real Madrid
GettyReal MadridLaLigaBenzema's woes sum up Madrid's Clasico lossThe France international has hit the post more times than he has found the back of the net so far this season
GettyLaLigaReal MadridValverde shows he's the Real deal with Barca miracleSince losing back-to-back games against Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa, the Blaugrana boss has seen his side go unbeaten in the rest of 2017
Manchester CityPremier LeagueAguero starts for Man CityThe Argentina international starts ahead of Gabriel Jesus against Eddie Howe's side, as City look to keep their unbeaten record intact