Liverpool 2 Arsenal 2

Liverpool and Arsenal delivered another memorable encounter at Anfield, but did the league leaders miss an opportunity with their mindset?

Premier League Report Card Matchday 17

Even as Boxing Day came I wasn’t sure that I wanted league football so soon after the World Cup, but such is the nature of a football fan that once it gets underway, one can’t help but feel involved. Here are my thoughts on the first matchday on the resumption of the Premier League, in which the top dogs impressed as the pressure grows for some at the bottom.

Looking Ahead Vol. 9

After an engrossing week of action on the continent, it’s back to domestic football on the weekend. As well as Der Klassiker, it’s also Arsenal hosting Liverpool, while Xabi Alonso makes his top flight managerial debut with Bayer Leverkusen and Jorge Sampaoli returns for his second stint at Sevilla.

Premier League Report Card Matchday 9

The derby weekend in the Premier League saw plenty of drama with brilliant performances from Arsenal and City, while the questions increase for Liverpool and Forest.

Looking Ahead Vol. 8

Club football returns with one of its busiest stretches as the World Cup looms ever closer in the horizon. Derbies in Manchester and North London take top billing this weekend, while there is also Mourinho taking Roma to his old stomping ground in Milan amongst other interesting storylines across Europe’s Big Five leagues.

Premier League Report Card Matchday 8

A shortened Premier League matchday sees plaudits for Arsenal, City and Fulham while the doubts grow for Leicester and Forest.

Looking Ahead Vol. 7

Some big games in Italy, the Madrid derby, the Ruhr derby and Lyon hosting PSG are amongst the many interesting games lined up this weekend.

Premier League Report Card Matchday 6

Arsenal falter in their toughest test, United's resurgence continues, but the weekend was most illuminated by Bournemouth, Brentford and Brighton.

Everton 0 Liverpool 0 Player Ratings

Rating the players after an engrossing Merseyside derby, with Pickford and Alisson both shining for their teams.

Looking Ahead Vol. 5

In a weekend packed full of narrative and excitement, I pick 15 games across the big five leagues, including the Milan derby, the Merseyside derby, United against Arsenal, alongside many others.

Premier League Report Card Matchday 5

The good vibes keep on going at Craven Cottage, the Reds get lucky, while the champions two new forwards look great.

Looking Ahead Vol. 4

The first midweek action of the season sees some intriguing games including West Ham hosting Spurs, Liverpool taking on Newcastle and Lille jostling with Nice in Ligue 1.

Premier League Report Card Matchday 4

Chelsea show some class in adversity, Liverpool delivered a much-needed romp and steady improvement continues at United.

Looking Ahead Vol. 3

Italy takes centre stage this weekend with three big clashes in Serie A, while there is a big derby in the South coast of France.

Premier League Report Card Matchday 3

Brighton continue to impress, Fulham look a different proposition under Marco Silva, while Zaha and Eze enable the Eagles to soar.

Looking Ahead Vol. 2

United hosting Liverpool is the big fixture of the weekend, while there is also the West London derby, the two richest teams in England taking on each other and Atalanta hosting Milan to look forward to.

Premier League Report Card Matchday 2

Arsenal maintained their excellent start to the season, while Brentford had the standout performance and result of the weekend.

Looking Ahead Vol. 1

It's the first weekend where all five of Europe's Big Leagues are in action this season, which means its time to pick out some great fixtures to follow.

Premier League Report Card Matchday 1

Fulham, Arsenal and Bournemouth made exceptional starts to the new season. United and Leicester less so.