Duncan Alexander

Pickford, Henderson and the difference between classic and modern goalkeeping

Duncan Alexander crunches the numbers on goalkeeper performance in the Premier League this season.

Tom Williams

Talking the talk, walking the walk: how Dimitri Payet got Marseille flying again

Ex-West Ham midfielder’s goals have put OM on course for Champions League return.

Adam Digby

Lazio vs Inter Milan: Which team will prove to be the real “anti-Juve” of 2019/20?

Third vs first, Conte vs Inzaghi, Immobile vs Lukaku - there's an awful lot on the line this weekend.

Ryan Baldi

Norwich City’s Emiliano Buendia would not look out of place at a top club… but which one?

The Argentine winger has established himself as one of the Premier League's most creative players this season.

Graham Ruthven

Hakim Ziyech ticks every box for Chelsea – his signing gives Frank Lampard the backing he needs

The Blues have swooped for European football's best creative talents for a bargain €45 million.

Gareth Roberts

Alisson Becker: How a world record fee turned into a bargain in no time at all

Liverpool shelled out for a highly promising goalkeeper - now there is no doubt, Alisson is one of the best.

Dermot Corrigan

Bordalas and Setien to renew rivalries as high-flying Getafe take on Barcelona

Getafe sit third in La Liga with the league's third best defensive record just five points behind Barca.

Jonathan Wilson

Chelsea vs Man Utd: Lampard, Solskjaer and the perils of over-valuing a club legend

Short-term solutions can become long-term problems when clubs put ex-players in the dugout.

Stephen Tudor

Pep Guardiola’s critics have been proven right to worry about Phil Foden’s development at Man City

Guardiola's preference for more established stars has not benefited Man City in the short or long term.