Getty Manchester UnitedE. ten HagHarry Potter? Ten Hag shouldn't need magic at Man UtdThe Dutchman has done a lot of lowering of expectations at Old Trafford, but there can be no excuses if his side do not beat the sorry Saints
GOALLiverpoolM. SalahSalah is built different - Liverpool can't afford to let him leaveThe Reds have missed their chance to sell the winger to Saudi Arabia for massive money, making another expensive extension essential
GOALEnglandUEFA Nations League BCarsley proving to be anything but a Southgate cloneThe interim boss made quite the impression in the build-up to his first game in charge against Ireland
Getty/GOALEnglandJ. GrealishPep, take note! Grealish must be allowed to be a 'free spirit'The former Aston Villa man has been forced to rein in his natural creative instincts at the Etihad Stadium, but it doesn't have to be that way
GOALEnglandD. RiceRice deserves Dublin backlash after England defectionThe midfielder played three times at senior level for the Republic before deciding his career would be better served by switching allegiances
Getty/GOALBallon d'OrL. MessiMessi a clear victim of Ballon d'Or's European biasFather Time may be catching up with the Barcelona legend, but his omission from the 2024 nominees list just doesn't sit right
GOALC. RonaldoPortugalRonaldo threatens to hold Portugal hostage until 2026The five-time Ballon d'Or winner clearly cannot accept the fact that his national team would be better off without him
Getty/GOALBallon d'OrL. MessiMessi, Girma & the biggest 2024 Ballon d'Or snubsWhile all the players who were named as Golden Ball nominees were deserving of their place, there were others who had decent claims to a spot, too
Getty EnglandWorld Cup'Elite level' Carsley is a serious contender for England jobThe former journeyman midfielder has already taken the Under-21s to glory while playing the type of exciting football the country craves
GOALTransfersV. OsimhenGOAL grades all the biggest summer transfersAll summer long, GOAL has been handing out grades for the biggest transfers from around the world
GOALTransfersV. OsimhenOsimhen at Galatasaray is a huge waste of an elite No.9The Nigerian was meant to join Real Madrid, PSG or an elite English club this summer - but he's ended up at a Europa League team instead
GOALManchester UnitedM. RashfordRashford missed his shot at redemption & the bench beckonsThe striker looked lost against Liverpool and the time has come for Amad Diallo to take his place in the Red Devils attack
Getty/GOALManchester UnitedPremier LeagueINEOS to blame for Man Utd shambles after crazy Ten Hag callLiverpool taught the Red Devils another harsh lesson at Old Trafford on Sunday, raising more questions over the Dutchman's future
Getty/GOALTransfersChelseaCity won the transfer window! GOAL grades top clubs' businessGOAL evaluates all of the comings and goings at the continent's elite clubs over the past two months...
Getty LiverpoolA. SlotSmooth operator Slot is already showing up awkward Ten HagThe pair were denied a compelling title race in the Eredivisie, but they will renew their rivalry on Sunday in England's biggest fixture
GOALManchester UnitedS. McTominayMcTominay sale highlights Man Utd's mediocrity cullThe Red Devils are right to offload the fiercely passionate academy graduate as they plot a course back towards the top of the game
GOALReal MadridK. MbappeMadrid's world-class reserves a blessing for misfiring MbappeAlthough Los Blancos' marquee signing has endured a slow start, Carlo Ancelotti's strong bench means there's nothing to worry about
GOALChelseaM. MudrykChelsea should be looking to loan out £89m flop MudrykThe winger is in danger of falling to the bottom of the Blues' attacking pecking order amid a raft of new arrivals - it may be time for a fresh start
GOALManchester UnitedE. ten HagSack Ten Hag? Man Utd must hold firm until at least DecemberThe Dutchman has not made the roaring start to the season he would have hoped for, but there are still signs of progress and some patience is needed
GOALLiverpoolT. Alexander-ArnoldTrent's subbing sulk exposes Slot's biggest problemThe Reds have made a strong start to life under their new boss, but expiring contracts and competition for places are going to complicate things
GOALArsenalL. TrossardArsenal must drop Martinelli for 'little magician' TrossardThe Brazilian is a top talent but his form has nosedived over the past year while his Belgian team-mate continues to step up when called upon
Getty/GOALManchester UnitedJ. SanchoSancho best off leaving while woeful Rashford's still startingIt makes no sense for the former Borussia Dortmund star to remain on the sidelines at Old Trafford, especially behind his floundering compatriot
Getty Player ratingsChelseaMadueke & Palmer make phenomenal Chelsea partnershipThe Blues picked up their first win of the Premier League season thanks to a stunning attacking display that papered over cracks elsewhere
Getty/ GOALChelseaE. MarescaNext Jose?! Self-contradicting Maresca is risking ridiculeThe Italian has endured a tough start to his tenure on and off the pitch, but he has not helped himself with some bullish and conflicting remarks
Getty Images/USA Today Sports/GOALNWSLJ. CarterRanked: The 15 best signings of the NWSL mid-season windowIncluding a USWNT defender, two of England’s Lionesses and stars from Japan, Brazil and beyond, GOAL picks out the best summer moves in the U.S.
GettyManchester CityI. GundoganCity still need midfield rebuild despite shrewd Gundogan returnPep Guardiola has got the man who can do everything back in his squad, but the serial-winning German's return only kicks another problem down the road
GOALArsenalM. ArtetaArteta can't claim to be at overachiever Emery's level yetThe Gunners boss is one of the most exciting young coaches in the game today, but his fellow Spaniard still has a far superior CV
GOALChelseaJ. FelixChelsea aren't 'perfect' for Felix - he won't be in the best XIThe Portuguese forward may be excited to be back at Stamford Bridge, but there is a real danger his 'homecoming' will quickly turn sour
GOALC. RonaldoAl Nassr FCCR7 needs to retire - Saudi tantrums are spoiling his legacyThe five-time Ballon d'Or winner's powers have been on the wane for years, and now he's doing real damage to his legacy
Getty LiverpoolT. Alexander-ArnoldTrent - not Salah or VVD - must be Liverpool's contract priorityAll three will be out of contract next summer, but Richard Hughes' primary concern should be convincing their homegrown hero to stay at Anfield