Genk's secret spice that sees them top in Belgium, why Gillingham struggle to score goals, the 18 y/o wanted by Barca, Zurich's table topping tactics

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Gent are the current league leaders in Belgium and part of that is down to their routines at set plays - Karim El-Shesheiny analyses what they do and how it works.

Yesterday's TFA Scouted of the day was Arthur Vermeeren, Antwerp's young talent catching the eye of Barcelona (and us).

Gillingham haven't exactly been full of goals under Neil Harris and that issue could come back to haunt them again this League Two season says Jack Manship in his weekly EFL piece.

Over the weekend, we launched our latest TFA Scouted Magazine - September has 14 under-the-radar talents scouted in detail complete with cutting-edge data visuals, xGOLD and our unique TIPPSTER model.

Kheira Hamraoui has departed PSG for Mexico’s Club América. Back in 2019/20, we analysed her understated yet vital role within Barcelona’s midfield.

Zeki Amdouni opened his Premier League goalscoring tally in Burnley’s 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest last night — will it be the first of many? We highlighted the 22 y/o attacker in this article breaking down five shrewd summer transfers from England’s top flight.

Athletic Club narrowly missed out on European football this season, but they’ve started the 2023/24 campaign in strong form. We analysed how Ernesto Valverde added to Marcelino’s blueprint to make the Basque side strong contenders for Europe last season.

FC Zürich sit atop the Swiss Super League table after playing six games, though some of those beneath them do have a game in hand. Earlier this year, we broke down how Bo Henriksen was healing Der Stadtclub after they endured some difficulty under Franco Foda.

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