Author: David Gold

Arsenal’s defence has been transformed and is now a genuine force. Assistant manager Steve Bould has won praise, but the truth owes more to just the former centre back’s input.

Lille are hoping to recover from a terrible Champions League loss and not suffer a Ligue 1 hangover. Rudi Garcia’s men are without Marvin Martin though. We preview the match.

Chelsea start the 2012/13 Champions League as holders and will be tested at once with a visit from Juventus. The Bianconeri will be aiming to impress. We preview the match.

Montpellier are aiming for a famous win over Arsenal in their Champions League opener, but the Gunners look in good form. Who will come out on top at the Stade de la Mosson?

Everton have started the new Premier League season well, while Newcastle have to pick up the pace. This Goodison Park clash between the two will be a good pointer ahead. We preview it.

Liverpool and Arsenal are still searching for their first wins of the Premier League season. Can the Reds make Anfield count? Or will the Gunners fire? We preview the match.

Lille and PSG look the two most likeliest winners of the Ligue 1 title this season and the pair go head-to-head here. Will Carlo Ancelotti’s men live up to their price tag? We preview the match.

Borussia Dortmund have dominated the Bundesliga over the last two seasons and now Bayern Munich are desperate for revenge. Can the Bavarians reclaim the crown they feel is theirs? We preview the Bundesliga campaign.

Montpellier won Ligue 1 last season but face a tough task reproducing those heroics. Marseille meanwhile have begun the French campaign well and will hope to claim victory here. We preview the match,

Chelsea have started the new Premier League season in fine form, clocking up two wins from two. Opponents Newcastle won here though on their last visit. Can they do it again? We preview it.