Opinion

The Gunners 2016-17 campaign has been one of highs and lows but some players have nonetheless managed to perform with admirable consistency

The Juventus ace has lost two previous finals, so neutrals everywhere would rejoice if one of the game's good guys finally got his hands on the trophy

Graham Arnold wants the Sky Blues to become just the second club to win back-to-back championships but will need to do more than just keep what he has

James Milner saw his penalty saved in a 0-0 draw with Southampton at Anfield, where the Reds have taken just two points out of the last nine

Too often this season City have dominated matches but not won - against Crystal Palace all the components fell into place beautifully

The talented teenager looks to have the footballing world at his feet, but he should stay and develop his craft at his boyhood club

The Catalans' famous trident gives them a chance in any game, but quality back-up is needed to win the top prizes and that is where Real have the edge

The trusty trio scored all of the goals as the Blaugrana beat Villarreal and kept their Primera Division hopes alive on Saturday

The Blues have flattered to deceive on many occasions this season but the Catalan's blueprint was in evidence in a dominant 5-0 victory

The Reds' push for a top-four finish in the Premier League over recent weeks has primarily been pressed by a trio that were reviled not so long ago

The Netherlands international has been on fire all season in the Primeira Liga and could beat the Argentine star to Europe's top goalscorer award

With the Red Devils' win percentage on home soil hitting a 40-year low, their manager will be wondering why successes on the road cannot be replicated

Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday

Goal takes a closer look at the saga as it was announced that the Brazilian will have to stand trial for corruption charges

The number of groups interested in Australia's top tier has reached 12 and yet head office says football can't afford to grow

Jose Mourinho has made it clear he will rest players against Arsenal on Sunday if it helps their chances in the Europa League

Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League match at London Stadium on Friday

The 29-year-old faced the Red Devils while at Anfield, but never did so as his side’s key player as will be the case on Thursday

The Reds faced down a Lions side that sits atop the MLS standings and held on for the victory.

The youngster was his side's brightest player at Stade Louis II, but for all his endeavours he was unable to find a way through

This season the Italian champions harbour serious aspirations of winning the Champions League and view el Pipita as the missing piece in their jigsaw

Peter Bosz's youthful side obliterated the Ligue 1 team and look sure of reaching the final of the competition with a truly thrilling performance

The Spanish full-back, who is currently on loan at Sassuolo, believes that the Bianconeri are a more balanced side than los Blancos

The 20-year-old Brazilian has had an immediate impact in the Dutch capital, having become the most expensive foreign signing in league history

The Frenchman became a legend in north London but he was never happy in Turin and departed because Luciano Moggi tried to offload him to Udinese

The Argentine coach put on a brave face and even spoke of a comeback, but could consider his future in Spain after another disappointing derby defeat

Top sports psychologist Phil Johnson, who has worked with the likes of Radamel Falcao, believes that the Argentine needs professional help

The Real Madrid all-time top scorer was back at it against his city rivals, netting his second hat-trick of the season against Diego Simeone's side

The teenage winger scored a blistering goal against Nancy and is tearing it up in Ligue 1 with an explosive style of play