With the 2025 African Cup of Nations kicking off later in the month in Morocco, Premier League clubs are set to temporarily part with their African player who are bound for the continent's biggest competition as 24 teams set to bear the flags of their countries at the 35th edition.

Erling Haaland broke Alan Shearer's long-standing record for the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals, requiring 13 games fewer than the former England international. Although his Manchester City journey has been success-laden, it wasn't without its question marks at the outset.

Top battles in Europe's top five leagues over the weekend saw a massive change at the top of the standings at the end of the gameweek, with Roma dropping from first to fourth, and potentially fifth at the end of Monday night.