Opinion

The Real Madrid loanee impressed in his first competitive appearance for the Gunners at the Emirates, assisting both goals in a 2-1 win over Burnley

Squad depth is key in this day and age, so Goal has taken a close look at just how well stocked the big guns really are

The Gunners are putting their faith in young players as they look to return to the summit of English football under Unai Emery

The Catalan has repeatedly reject claims that his players are guilty of committing tactical fouls but the statistics do not support his defence

Some fantastic young talent from around the globe will again be on show in the German top flight as Bayern Munich look to defend their crown

The German champions have pursued and been linked with a number of world-class players but have missed out on all of their main transfer targets

The Reds will be without the Brazilian for a number of weeks through injury and he could be a heavy loss based on his statistics from last term

The Argentine No.10 has had a big fall from grace over the last year with Juventus desperate to offload the popular attacker this summer

Technology played a part in the Premier League for the first time, with a disallowed goal just one of many checks - but it mattered little in the end

With the new season upon us, Goal picks out some young players, new signings and top-flight newcomers to keep an eye on

Lionel Messi claimed the prestigious prize last season, after netting 36 times for Barcelona, but who will be the continent's top scorer this term?

The attack-minded right-back should prove a perfect fit at the Etihad, given he bases his game on Guardiola's former Barcelona charge

In the second part of his exclusive interview with Goal, the Reds boss explains how his players came together to conquer Europe

With the English top flight returning on Friday, Goal takes a look at the most interesting effects of the summer transfer window

The reigning Premier League champions claimed the Community Shield on a penalty shootout but the Reds proved their worth during a dominant second half

Just like the Frenchman, the Serbian is physically and technically blessed, but the Lazio ace is also afflicted by the same lack of versatility

Jurgen Klopp's side have had a quiet summer but the European champions have their eye on Premier League glory this time

The Gunners have smashed their transfer fee record with the £72 million capture of the Ivory Coast international

Conflict between the Spanish league and its governing body has escalated to a point that the season's start date remains unclear as we enter August

The Gunners will smash their transfer record to sign the Ivorian from Lille and the transfer is set to have a huge knock-on effect at the Emirates

The winger is no longer a guaranteed starter at Manchester City but the Bavarians would afford their "dream player" instant superstar status

The one potential positive in suffering such an embarrassing derby defeat is that it could hasten the Frenchman's arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu

Coming off a blistering season in Ligue 1, the Ivory Coast international star has everything at his disposal to be a big hit at the Emirates

The 16-year-old is set to train with Jurgen Klopp's first team squad having arrived on Merseyside from Fulham during the summer transfer window

With eight ins and 10 outs, it's been a very busy summer at the Wanda Metropolitano - and it could get busier yet

The Premier League duo made the cut, but who else rounds out our best picks from this year's tournament in Egypt?

The midfielder has played a pivotal role in Algeria's run to the final, where they will play Senegal on Friday, and he is now set to join AC Milan

The Blaugrana are willing to offer Paris Saint-Germain players and cash to re-sign the Brazilian but he would not be worth such a colossal investment

For so long renowned for their shrewd signings, Andrea Agnelli and his fellow directors are now committed to buying one superstar per summer