James McNicholas

Sokratis has emerged as the leader of Emery’s Arsenal

The Greek centre-back is part of a dogged, dying breed - a defender's defender.

Gareth Roberts

As Liverpool struggle for creativity, why does Klopp refuse to turn to Shaqiri?

The Reds manager does not seem to trust the Swiss' off the ball work.

Adam Digby

Fabio Quagliarella: A scorer of great goals and now a great goal scorer

Quagliarella is level with Cristiano Ronaldo atop the Serie A scoring charts.

Graham Ruthven

Lukaku may not be first choice at Man Utd but he’s already proved crucial for Solskjaer

The Belgian bagged four goals in two games to seal vital wins as Man Utd chase the top four.

Dermot Corrigan

Wu Lei has boosted the image of Chinese football with a promising start at Espanyol

Last weekend, the former SIPG man became the first Chinese player to score in La Liga.

Stephen Tudor

Why Manchester City’s Oleksandr Zinchenko is an inspiration who defies tired stereotypes

The cut-price rough diamond rapidly becoming the jewel in Manchester City's glittering crown.

Julien Laurens

Arsenal should be wary of a Rennes team emerging from a slumber in Ligue 1

The presence of Hatem Ben Arfa and the French club's form should concern the Gunners.

Duncan Alexander

Lionel Messi: Just how incredible are the Barcelona star’s numbers?

The GOAT is great and all that, but is he actually just a luxury Jermain Defoe?.

Andy Mitten

If he wants to stay, David de Gea should take the huge contract on offer at Manchester United

The club's management of wages has been questionable but their loyalty deserves to be repaid.