It is a tactical term that has been popularised by Guardiola, but fewer people might be aware of the man who inspired it

How did our writer get on in MD1 against a subscriber, a child and an algorithm? And what is everyone predicting for MD2?

Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle to sign Eberechi Eze. It could make a huge impact on the pitch

From Arteta's call with Madueke and his father to the role of agent Ali Barat and sporting director Berta, here's how the deal was done

With Arsenal in advanced talks to sign Gyokeres, we analyse his strengths and style, and how it might work out for him in the Premier League

Arsenal's interest in Zubimendi goes back to 2019-20. He came close to joining last summer but 12 months on, Mikel Arteta now has his man

Madueke offers a two-footed attacking threat from the wing — but it may be his improvement out-of-possession that has caught Arteta's eye

The left-footed centre-back has become one of the most coveted players in Europe - tying him to a five-year deal is a coup for Everton

England are U21 European champions for a second consecutive time - this is how they did it

Analysis as England survive a scare to beat Germany to win the U21 Euros for the second consecutive time

Analysis of what the England Under-21 international will bring to Stamford Bridge

Barcelona need to free up space as they are operating above their La Liga salary limit - and goalkeeper Ter Stegen is first on the exit list

How a disastrous spell in charge led to relegation, unwanted records and reputations in tatters

An 18-year-old presenting to senior figures is rare - but Lewis-Skelly is a rare talent, and now one of the highest-paid teenage footballers

Clubs have begun to put support those let go, but research shows mental health, lack of self-worth and loss of identity are common issues

Norgaard is one of the Premier League's most trusted midfielders. But should Arsenal be planning for the future as well as the present?

The former Arsenal full-back is loving life in Italy after leaving home - and playing his part for the Under-21s in Slovakia too

If United are to remain disciplined and invest beyond Cunha and Mbeumo, financial solutions will have to be found sooner rather than later

There was an understandable clamour for the Belgian once it was known he was leaving City — here's how it played out

Welcome to the fourth edition of The Athletic’s Transfer DealSheet for the summer 2025 transfer window

Rodrygo's future is unclear after not featuring at all in Madrid's latest Club World Cup game against Pachuca

The existing rules encourage player sales for clubs in fear of a breach, something we have seen repeatedly in recent transfer windows

The Spain international, 26, has a €60million (£51.7m; $63.4m) release clause in his current contract.

The French club has links with the NFL and Air Jordan and a store on Fifth Avenue - but experts say they have a way to go to break America

In a perfect world, coaching changes happen when planned, with smooth transitions, but football doesn’t often work like that

India generate an estimated 80 per cent of the game’s global revenue, leaving almost every other cricketing nation reliant upon them

Daniel Levy led the pursuit of the Dane and Brentford did not attempt to persuade him to stay on as manager

Mikel Arteta's side have been linked with three high-quality wing options. Here's how each one could improve them in their different ways...

The 30-year-old spent last season on loan at Bournemouth, keeping nine clean sheets in 35 games for the south-coast club.

Arsenal see the Spain international's £5million release clause as a potential market opportunity.

The story is one of a lower-league footballer who fell to temptation, with his lies and deceit bringing shame and now a prison sentence

This transfer window provides an opportunity to recruit talent not just for next season, but beyond. How do Arteta and Berta marry the two?

Who could be sold, who is in talks for a new deal and what other issues are to be resolved this summer?

The latest on Arsenal's plans for the summer transfer window

United have announced their first summer signing has been agreed - here's all you need to know about Matheus Cunha.

It was one of the great performances in a European final and we watched it with manager Ian Cathro. Here, he talks us through how PSG did it

The 22-year-old has signed a two-year deal, which will see him stay at the club until the summer of 2027.

The offer is expected to be worth €25million a year net while Al Hilal are said to be prepared to pay an £80m fee.

Sporting director Andrea Berta made talks with Gabriel’s camp a priority shortly after starting at Arsenal in March.

To mark their superb double-winning season, we spoke to coaches who played pivotal roles in the early years of Barca's stars

What's happening with Zubimendi? Is a wide forward an option in addition to a central striker? What are the goalkeeper options?

Chelsea won the Conference League on Wednesday night by beating Real Betis 4-1

Real Madrid are the top valued club, with Manchester City and Manchester United rounding out the top three.

Mikel Arteta would like to keep both wide forwards at Arsenal, but things could change if a big offer came in

Follow live coverage today as Manchester United and Spurs meet in Bilbao for the Europa League final

The highly-rated Arsenal teenager made an encouraging start to the Under-17s European Championship - and there is more to come

We reveal the winners of The Athletic's end-of-season awards for 2024-25, covering the Premier League, Championship and Europe