Dermot Corrigan

Failing to sell Ivan Rakitic was the best thing that could have happened to Barcelona

Despite Barca's best efforts, Rakitic remains at the Camp Nou - that's great news for the blaugrana.

Jonathan Wilson

What problems does Gareth Southgate need to solve for England?

England have made great progress under Southgate but they are some way from the finished product.

Ryan Baldi

The Magnificent Seven: The best European transfer deadline day deals

As the European transfer window slammed shut, who was bought in from the cold?.

Graham Ruthven

Is Frank Lampard the new Tim Sherwood?

The similarities between the men run much deeper than defensive naivety.

Stephen Tudor

With Laporte out injured, it’s time to make a Mascherano out of Fernandinho

Guardiola has long been preparing to drop Fernandinho back, but that doesn't mean it's risk-free.

Unibet UK

Lacazette and Aubameyang’s partnership took time – so will Emery’s wider plans for Arsenal

Arsenal have become hugely reliant on their star strikers, but this is a new team - that's only natural.

Tom Williams

Master of metaphor Julien Stephan steers Rennes to new heights in Ligue 1

Julien Stephan's star is in the ascendancy, and it doesn't look like dropping anytime soon.

Adam Digby

Derby della Capitale: Roma’s summer of upheaval gives Lazio the edge

Paulo Fonseca's first clash with Lazio has arrived very early in his debut campaign.

Andy Mitten

Faith in ability is one thing, but is it time Solskjaer dropped Lingard?

Talented Lingard's well of creativity has run dry, and he needs a break to replenish it.