This New Year special, MATCH checks out the headline makers for the year ahead, from star players and wonderkids to watch to the genius gaffers and title-chasing clubs. We round up the major transfer gossip this January window, preview the biggest upcoming games, including the FA Cup third round, and chat to Arsenal Women centre-back Laia Codina. We’ve also got the latest gear drops, featuring limited-edition boots for Real Madrid and Barcelona wonderkids Endrick and Lamine Yamal!

This New Year special, MATCH checks out the headline makers for the year ahead, from star players and wonderkids to watch to the genius gaffers and title-chasing clubs. We round up the major transfer gossip this January window, preview the biggest upcoming games, including the FA Cup third round, and chat to Arsenal Women centre-back Laia Co....