Heki is one the best performing strikers in Europe, he has adapted seamlessly to the Premier League and has been one of Liverpool's best. My profile analysis on Breaking The Lines breaks down Ekitike's game, and why his ceiling is still much higher. Enjoy: breakingthelines.com/player-analysi…

Antoine Semenyo has been the best player in the Premier League so far. With six goals and three assists, the Ghanaian has been instrumental in Bournemouth’s early form. My piece on his sensational start to the campaign and rise to stardom for Breaking The Lines breakingthelines.com/premier-league…

Russell Martin's time in charge of Rangers has come to an end after 123 days at the helm. So who exactly should Rangers appoint to replace him? Scott Bradley takes a look at five potential candidates: breakingthelines.com/scottish-footb…

One year ago, Inter Miami entered the playoffs with the best regular season record in MLS history...only to lose in the first round to Atlanta. Can Miami avenge the defeat? Andy's Bet Club previews the match: breakingthelines.com/tactical-previ…

“Sometimes football isn’t about winning, or tactics, or even pressing angles — it’s about finding meaning in chaos, beauty in mediocrity, and entertainment in watching 22 grown men collectively forget how to finish.” Tobi Peter on BVB vs. Leipzig: breakingthelines.com/tactical-analy…

Juanma Lillo once said “Tell me what holding midfielder you have and I’ll tell you what kind of team you are.” They may not get the same headlines as wingers or strikers or goalkeepers, but the holding midfielder is the brain of the team. This is a superb read on its evolution.

A fun* lens through which to look at Fiorentina's current season. *no it's not much fun at all obviously

Swindon Town sit second in the League Two table after winning six of their last seven matches...but can they finally achieve promotion and return to the third tier for the first time since 2020/21? Scot Munroe runs the rule over Swindon's situation: breakingthelines.com/squad-analysis…

Christian Pulisic compared to Serie A players this season: -Joint-most goals (4) -Joint-most goal contributions (6) -Joint-fourth-most big chances created (4) Xhulio Zeneli takes a look at Pulisic's evolution in Milan: breakingthelines.com/serie-a-analys…

The best attacking players in Serie A: -Christian Pulisic -Kenan Yildiz -Rafael Leao -Matias Soule -Lautaro Martinez -Kevin De Bruyne -Riccardo Orsolini -Nico Paz -Marcus Thuram -Moise Kean -Ademola Lookman -Mattia Zaccagni Who am I missing?🤔

"If Joan Laporta and the board continue to make smart, sustainable decisions, Barcelona might be entering a new era. One defined not by surviving after Lionel Messi, but by thriving through a new identity built on youth, pressing, and smart football." breakingthelines.com/la-liga-analys…

Antoine Semenyo has registered 6 goals and 9 goal contributions thus far in the Premier League, second only to Erling Haaland (9 and 10). Reece takes a look at Semenyo's ascent and what makes him so special: breakingthelines.com/premier-league…

Bournemouth may have sold three key defensive figures in Milos Kerkez, Dean Huijsen and Ilya Zabarnyi, but they nevertheless managed to keep hold of their best player in Antoine Semenyo. Amazing read on Semenyo:

Lens haven't lost at home since opening day. Paris FC haven't lost away from home in two months. Which team is coming out on top in tomorrow's clash? Andy's Bet Club previews the match-up: breakingthelines.com/tactical-previ…

On December 20, Barcelona and Villarreal will face off in Miami, Florida. A few weeks later, Como and Milan will compete in Perth, Australia. What do these games mean for the future of football? Max J Nicholls takes a look: breakingthelines.com/investigation-…

Four decades after the introduction of the EFL playoffs, it's time to ask: Does the current promotion format reward the best teams in the league, or simply the teams that peak at the end of the season? Jack Sykes runs the rule over the playoffs: breakingthelines.com/efl-championsh…

Is it time to change the EFL playoff format?

Luka Modrić in Milan's squad: -Most accurate passes per 90 (59.0) -Most key passes per 90 (2.3) -Most accurate long balls per 90 (6.0) -Most interceptions per 90 (1.6) -2nd-most tackles per 90 (2.1) -2nd-most goal contributions (2) Scot Munroe: breakingthelines.com/serie-a-analys…

Is Luka Modrić the best player in Serie A right now?