Julien Laurens

Lyon: The youthful pride of France on the verge of making history at the Camp Nou

Barcelona await as the ultimate litmus test of a team's Champions League credentials.

Graham Ruthven

Adam Lallana has a key role to play in Liverpool’s bid for the Premier League title

The England midfielder recently returned from injury and was outstanding against Burnley.

Stephen Tudor

It’s time for Manchester City and its supporters to finally fight back

Chasing four trophies, the subject of four investigations, a siege mentality has developed at the Etihad.

Andy Mitten

What Solskjaer needs to change this summer to make Man United true contenders once again

Despite the euphoria over United's resurgence there's still work to be done at Old Trafford.

Julien Laurens

How Balotelli has become Super Mario once again at Marseille

The Italian striker looks to have found a home and hos goals could fire the club into Europe.

Duncan Alexander

Crystal Palace and the curse of Selhurst Park

The Eagles are superb on the road but flaky on their own patch, and it is nothing new.

Jonathan Wilson

Unai Emery’s ability to adapt is the key quality Arsenal must embrace to succeed

There are signs the players are buying into the manager's tactical nuances.

Raphael Honigstein

Niklas Süle has emerged as the man around which both Germany and Bayern will build their teams

The young defender has already displaced Boateng and Hummels as the mainstay of the Bavarians' defence.

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.