What's in the issue

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!