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The top 5 Arsenal players that have improved the most this season

The Unai Emery revolution is in full swing at Arsenal FC. With the Gunners in tremendous form, Briefly.co.za takes a look at the 5 players who have improved the most this season. In some cases, the difference is night and day.

Cristiano Ronaldo does it again! Juve’s 60-year-old record matched

‘Records were meant to be broken,’ seems to be Cristiano Ronaldo’s motto. After smashing records in England and Spain, he is now doing the same in Italy at Juventus. The latest milestone is matching a 60 year record.

3 strikers that Chelsea can sign in winter to replace Alvaro Morata

Briefly.co.za evaluates the top 3 alternatives to misfiring Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata. With a modest goal return, he could be close to the exit door soon. There’s the youth option, a Serie A talent and a familiar face.

Real Madrid’s potential manager shortlist to replace Julen Lopetegui

The Argentine making waves in England, the Italian serial winner, the Frenchman known for his flair and the under-rated insider. We profile the potential Real Madrid short-list to succeed former manager, Julen Lopetegui.

11 players who could leave Manchester United on a free transfer

Due to the Bosman ruling, numerous Manchester United players could negotiate deals away from Old Trafford in January. Others may still need to honour an extra year should the club activate the clause but these 11 are affected.

Uefa Champions League preview: 6 key stats for the upcoming fixtures

With the International window done and dusted, the UCL resumes this week. We highlight 6 key facts as a pre-cursor to tonight’s crunch battles - from Ronaldo’s goals against ex-clubs to a possible goal-scoring record tonight.

Revealed - 3 of the most improved players for Chelsea this season

A former Everton flop, an inconsistent German defender and a mercurial talent critical of former managers – here we profile the 3 Chelsea players that have shown vast improvement under new manager Maurizio Sarri.

Top 3 potential candidates to replace Lopetegui at Real Madrid

From an Arsenal legend on the verge of retirement to an Italian Stallion. Here, Briefly.co.za looks at some of the contenders should manager Julen Lopetegui be sacked in the near future. Madrid have suffered 3 straight defeats.

The Ronaldo effect? Juve fans protest steep increase in ticket prices

To rub further salt in the wound, a steep rise in Serie A ticket prices has been linked with the star player as well. Enjoy the beautiful video montage here showcasing some of Ronaldo’s best moments for Juventus.

4 key Premier League players who could miss next match due to injury

These 4 star players sustained injury during the 2 week international window. While it is a break for some, other footballers are faced with lengthy flights, new training routines and gruelling matches. We profile 4 absentees.

3 star players who might make the move to Barcelona in January

With Barcelona enjoying a less than impressive start to their La Liga campaign, it’s clear that their squad is in need of some extra star-dust.Here we look at 3 players regularly linked with a move to the La Liga giants.

English Premier League’s worst starting 11 so far this season

Here we take a look at the worst performing 11 so far this season. Our first pick falls into the statistically poor category – Goalkeeper Hamer has made the most errors leading to a goal. Conceding 9 goals in 2 games says it all.

Eden Hazard for Gareth Bale swop deal sends twitter into overdrive

Reports have also emerged indicating strong interest from Real Madrid toward Chelsea’s influential forward, Eden Hazard. Whether there is any substance to the rumours, remains to be seen. Twitter followers have had their say.

Usain Bolt scores twice for Central Coast Mariners in win over Macarthur

Usain Bolt was in the best form of his life on Friday morning, October 12, scoring two goals for Central Coast Mariners on his debut trial match against Macarthur South West United. The 32-year-old is looking for a contract.

6 small football clubs that are owned by world-renowned icons

When one considers the relatively short careers players have and the vast sums of money some retire with, it stands to reason that many of them would opt to invest in a football club as a business. Drogba, Beckham, to name a few.

Revealed - The top 5 highest paid footballers in the world today

The average weekly wage for a footballer in the English Premier League was approximately £50,000 based on a 2017 study. However, that pales in comparison to what these 5 mega-stars earn. Number 5 starts with a massive £400,000.

Teko Modise’s path to Europe blocked and Irvin Khoza played a part

The veteran midfielder spoke at the launch of his biography, ‘The Curse of Teko Modise’. Modise explained, "I remember my Bafana Bafana team-mates saying at the time asking what I was doing still playing local football.”

Thabo Nodada destined for greater things according to Benni McCarthy

McCarthy feels Nodada possesses all the qualities required to make a successful switch to European football. With such rave reviews, it’s fairly obvious why Nodada was named the club’s Player of the season last term.

Solinas vows not to take Leopards lightly ahead of Telkom cup clash

Giovanni Solinas has pledged urgency and focus ahead of Kaizer Chiefs’ encounter against Black Leopards. IOL reported that Solinas will not be taking Leopards lightly at all. Their last encounter saw Leopards causing a huge upset.

Thabiso Semenya thrilled to remain in PSL as he signs for Baroka FC

Former Polokwane City defender, Thabiso Semenya, has signed for Baroka FC recently. Semenya had trials with a few other clubs but chose Baroka FC. The club confirmed the signing of Davies Nkausu from Zambia. as well.

SA face another drought but this time the goals are in short supply

The average goals per game amount to only 1,87 with Bidvest Wits the best of a low-scoring bunch. A damning stat is that 50% of PSL clubs have an average of less than a goal per game. A number of factors should be considered.