Opinion

The Reds are eight points clear at the top of the Premier League but their squad is going to be pushed to the limit between now and year's end

The headlines have been dominated by Jose Mourinho's return to London in recent days but his former club are gearing up for a massive week

The Germany forward scored nine international goals in eight games in 2019 but just four years ago could not get a game for the Gunners or West Brom

Several big names have departed this winter, but it's a safe bet that more will arrive in their place

The 23-year-old midfielder has been described as a "pearl" by German legend Lothar Matthaus and is being linked with a summer move to England

The Wales international has upset everyone connected with Los Blancos by making light of his perceived lack of criticism to the cause

The Reds turned down the chance to sign the Welshman in 2008 because they had high hopes for a homegrown midfielder that never lived up to the hype

In an exclusive interview with Goal, the midfielder reveals how she got her self-belief back by enlisting the help of a sports psychologist

The midfielder signed for the Gunners in 2001 but left north London three years later having never played a game for the club

In an exclusive interview with Goal, Liverpool goalkeeping coach John Achterberg explains what makes the club's No.1 such a "special" talent

The Albiceleste star has served his three-month ban for inferring CONMEBOL was corrupt and now has another chance to put one over on the Selecao

Coaches, friends and team-mates reveal how the "unreal talent" lived up to early hype, using her injury turmoil to fuel her record-breaking goals

Jonathan dos Santos had to pull out of November's El Tri matches against Panama and Bermuda but there was a ready-made replacement for the midfielder

The attacker is regarded as one of the continent's brightest young talents and has already made his first-team debut for the Ligue 1 side

The Camp Nou idol made his international debut as an unknown in complete obscurity and that 'outsider' tag has proven impossible to shake

The Portuguese has had another fine year on the field, finishing fourth in the Goal 50, but his impact off it has arguably been even more impressive

In an exclusive interview, the Goal 50 2019 runner-up discussed her favourite matches of a remarkable year that was lit up by a dramatic World Cup run

The Brazilian attacker starred in his homeland as a teenager, but is currently club-less at the age of just 31

This year's No.1 will be revealed on Tuesday, November 12, but who came out on top in the 11 previous editions?

The 19-year-old defender looks a better bet than either Ashley Young or Luke Shaw at full-back but his development is being carefully managed

The English champions looked to be cruising to victory over Atalanta but the loss of their No.1 to an injury sparked a crazy second half at San Siro

The 18-year-old Brazilian, who netted three goals against Galatasaray, has been compared to his compatriot but he is already making a name for himself

The Gunners edged closer to qualifying for the knockout stage of the Europa League with a 1-1 draw at Vitoria but the performance was again dire

The Bosnian was linked with a move away from Turin during the summer but has become Maurizio Sarri's 'new Jorginho', thus making him indispensable

The Argentine was forced out of San Siro but has already netted seven goals in just eight outings in Paris to take Edinson Cavani's starting spot

The veteran striker has been doing a fine job carrying the Blancos attack but he desperately needs at least one of his team-mates to lighten his load

The Hungarian has struck up a superb partnership with the Norwegian forward, with some clubs now keen to sign the teenage duo as a pair

The Croatian midfielder underwhelmed during his first season in the Premier League but now feels at home at Stamford Bridge

Any momentum the Red Devils boss thought he had went out the window as an old protege came back to haunt him on Saturday