Chelsea LA Galaxy's full-back shares his secrets on winning those crucial individual battles, from jostling the big man to taking on the winger

Arsenal With a strong body and steely mind, you can take control of the midfield battleground, says Arsenal’s all-action Welshman

Strength This TRX workout from strength and conditioning coach Cameron Goff is designed to test your entire body and get you stronger on the pitch 

Manchester City Win those crucial 50-50s by improving your upper body and core strength with this circuit

Strength Twenty-one per cent of injuries in Blackburn's academy between 2011 and 2015 were growth-related - FFT finds out why and what the club have done to tackle the problem 

Strength Terrified of stripping off in public? Follow our guide to sculpting a six-pack worthy of the Ballon d’Or winner – and don’t forget the budgie-smugglers

Strength So you’re stuck inside the house but you badly need a workout before Sunday’s big game: what do you do? Use your furniture, obviously! Personal trainer Ray Klerck shows you how to do it

Mental Preparation Fuel and recover from your pre-season training with these 4 snack recipes from Tottenham and FC Copenhagen nutritionist Liam Holmes

Asmir Begovic Make sure you stay fit this summer with other sports, says Chelsea's Bosnian goalkeeper, Asmir Begovic

Hulk Zenit’s Brazilian star shares his tips, from shooting like a tank to dominating a defender