Opinion

The Reds presently top the table but they're now facing a rotten run of fixtures that will define their campaign

GOAL attempts the impossible by ranking the finest footballers to grace the English top flight since 2000

Revoking the legendary manager's role is another demonstration of the minority owner's lack of regard for the people who built the club

The German has a track record of achieving almost instantaneous success but not long before leaving his role in acrimony

Money continues to fly around the transfer market like there's no tomorrow but some of the best deals are done for relatively cheap prices

The striker reportedly only wants to play in big games for his country, but that sort of selfish decision has the potential to backfire massively

The Catalan is already considered among football's best ever coaches, though is yet to try his hand in the international game

There are some huge names being linked with football's 'impossible job', but who stands out as the best fit for the Three Lions?

Some of the finest players since the turn of the millennium have come from South America - but who have been the absolute best?

The clash should have acted as a window into the future of England's attack, but a defeat leaves doubts over what they will do without their captain

The Argentine is set for his first matches in charge of the U.S. against Panama and Mexico as the road towards the 2026 World Cup begins

Lots of world-class footballers have graced the WSL since it was established in 2011, but who are the best to have played in England in that time?

American soccer players are now household names on the global scene, something virtually unfathomable just 25 years ago

The Blues' talisman is rightly set to take centre stage under interim boss Lee Carsley, throwing the Man City dynamo's role into question

The Three Lions have been blessed with stars over the last 25 years, and though success has remained elusive, they've delivered unforgettable moments

As we approach the end of the first quarter of the 21st century, GOAL runs through the best coaches to have graced the division in the last 25 years

The Dutchman has one last chance to prove he is the right man to lead the Red Devils forward, but another humiliation could await at Villa Park.

GOAL counts down the greatest Reds of the past quarter-century, based on talent, trophies, impact and longevity

The England international is not as physically imposing as the Netherlands captain, but he is incredibly strong and wonderfully composed

GOAL US writers debate whether USMNT captain is world-class and speculate where he could play other than Milan

The Herons have completed the first step toward MLS Cup glory, but now need to continue their momentum into the playoffs

The winger, who will be a free agent next summer, created one goal and then scored a stunner as Arne Slot's side beat their Italian visitors 2-0

The Red Devils dominated the first decade of the new millennium, only to lose their way - but who have been their best performers?

The Red Devils' season is falling apart already, and the blame must be placed at their delusional manager's door

The Gunners have won two Premier League titles and a host of other domestic honours since the year 2000 - but who were their best performers?

The Portuguese got another 90 minutes under his belt in midweek, despite once again hindering the Red Devils' in attack

The England forward was surprisingly dropped to the bench at Crystal Palace, sparking fresh rumours of trouble behind the scenes

The right-back is wanted at Santiago Bernabeu, but it's telling that he still dreams of captaining his hometown club

Mikel Arteta's side showed impressive steel to frustrate the champions, which suggests they're into the final stage of their evolution