Adebayo Akinfenwa is joined by Everton midfielder Hayden Hackney on the Beast Mode On Podcast, with the 24-year-old midfielder opening up on his decision to leave Middlesbrough for the Toffees, his development under Michael Carrick and the crucial advice given to him by new manager David Moyes. Hackney also reveals why he's a fan of Mateo Kovacic, how he grew up idolising Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney, what it was like being on the other side of the Southampton Spygate scandal and much more.

Get to the top of the table and avoid the relegation zone, it's that easy! Watch eight more fans go head-to-head as they aim to avoid the bottom two and make it all the way to the final round. This is episode two of The Climb!

In the latest episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast, Adebayo Akinfenwa is joined by Steven Gerrard at Virgil's Legacy Trophy to chat over Andoni Iraola's start to life as Liverpool manager and why it was imperative the club kept hold of Cody Gakpo. Reds legend Gerrard also opens up on the one attribute he'd have improved in his own game and how playing football in the streets was a key part of his journey to the very top.

Four Premier League fans bring their hot takes to the table as they aim to convince their rivals that they know ball. Watch Rory Jennings, Kofi B, Daniyal Khan and Rory Talks Football battle it out in The Rondo and decide who you're siding with!

Aston Villa are ready to sideline on-loan Chelsea attacker Alejandro Garnacho for the remainder of the campaign to avoid triggering a mandatory purchase agreement in his contract. Unai Emery has been left unconvinced by the Argentine international since his summer arrival at Villa Park and could send him straight back to west London.

Premier League heavyweights Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are closely monitoring Lennart Karl's testing spell at Bayern Munich after club chief Uli Hoeness publicly rebuked the teenager. The 18-year-old attacker has struggled for regular minutes this season alongside growing concerns inside the Allianz Arena over his conduct off the pitch.

Manchester City are preparing to revive their pursuit of Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto in the upcoming January transfer window after the Londoners lowered their hefty summer valuation. The Etihad Stadium outfit previously walked away from negotiations when the Blues demanded a fee that would have shattered the world-record price for a full-back.

Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool are leading the chase to sign highly-rated Benfica right-back Daniel Banjaqui after his rapid rise through the Portuguese club's academy ranks. The 18-year-old defender could be available for an initial fee of around £30 million as elite sides across Europe monitor his progress.

Matthias Jaissle admitted his Newcastle United side had to overcome a major mental block before roaring to a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace . The Magpies had struggled to impose themselves during a cagey opening period at Selhurst Park before a tactical reset changed the game.d

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has called on his teammates to maintain their relentless momentum as the club enters a defining period of the season. Following a convincing victory over Brighton, the Dutchman believes the squad is finding another gear just in time for high-stakes encounters at Anfield.

Former Manchester United defender Ashley Young has warned his old club that appointing Antonio Conte as head coach could result in a complete disaster. The Italian manager has been heavily linked with the Old Trafford hot seat as pressure mounts on Michael Carrick following a string of poor results.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk praised defensive partners Ronald Araujo and Jeremy Jacquet following a crucial clean sheet against Brighton & Hove Albion. Van Dijk highlighted Araujo's aggression and Jacquet's huge potential as key factors behind Liverpool's solid display.

The FIFPRO World 11 is the only global football award decided exclusively by professional footballers

Established by FIFPRO in 2005, the World 11 is the only global football award decided exclusively by professional footballers

This year's edition of the sport's biggest award is one that comes with no shortage of debate and discussion

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