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In his latest column for FourFourTwo, Clinton Morrison discusses the biggest football stories of the week, including the uncertainty surrounding Enzo Fernández at Chelsea and Harry Maguire’s new contract at Manchester United.

I’ll begin with Harry Maguire’s new deal at Manchester United. He has been exceptional, especially considering how he handled criticism and losing the captain’s armband. He stayed focused on his football and is now being rewarded for his perseverance. Securing an additional year with the option of extending for another season is a smart move for him.

I understand he had to accept a pay cut, but given that he was among the highest earners at the club, staying at a giant like Manchester United is still a big positive. He’ll want to continue competing at the top level for as long as possible, and this arrangement seems beneficial for both sides.

Maguire is someone I would definitely take to the World Cup. I’m not necessarily saying he should start, but his experience is invaluable.

Also, when England are chasing a goal, he can always pose a threat from set-pieces. We saw that when he came on against Japan and almost scored a header from a corner.

Another major story away from the pitch is Aaron Ramsey’s retirement. He’s enjoyed a fine career, though injuries have disrupted his progress at times. Nonetheless, he played for top clubs and was always an extremely gifted player with great natural talent.

If he were at his peak now, he could easily fit into that number 10 position, dictating play and creating opportunities. His overall game was strong — he loved getting forward, scoring goals, and setting up teammates.

I sincerely wish him all the best for whatever comes next after football. Retirement can be tough, but Ramsey was a top-class player who scored important goals for both club and country.

Now, shifting focus to one of Ramsey’s former clubs — Arsenal. Their recent away performance at Southampton was disappointing. Many have pointed to Mikel Arteta’s injury issues and players returning from international duty, but the squad he fielded should still have been good enough to beat Southampton.

They did manage to secure a crucial Champions League win against Sporting in Lisbon on Tuesday, but without David Raya’s heroics, they could easily have lost that match.

So, there are currently some doubts surrounding Arsenal. Just a few weeks ago, people were talking about them achieving a quadruple. Now, fans are questioning whether they can handle the pressure. Personally, I still believe they’ll win the Premier League.

However, they cannot afford to drop points in the early kick-off against Bournemouth, as Manchester City are waiting to capitalise.

We all saw what Manchester City did in the final against them, and their impressive win over Liverpool in the FA Cup last weekend shows they are ready for the final stretch of the season.

Turning now to Chelsea, it’s evident that things aren’t quite going to plan for Liam Rosenior. With all due respect to Port Vale, everyone expected Chelsea to comfortably win that FA Cup tie, so that result doesn’t change much regarding the current situation.

Chelsea now face two massive challenges — against Manchester City this Sunday, followed by Manchester United next week. I don’t think the club will rush to dismiss Rosenior even if results don’t go their way, but it’s clear he needs some major wins to ease the pressure.

The ongoing Enzo Fernández situation is another complicating factor. It’s a tough scenario for all parties, and while I understand the club’s position, leaving out one of your best players is a huge decision. Marc Cucurella has also made comments that haven’t gone down well internally, suggesting there are definite issues behind the scenes.

I’ll finish this week by acknowledging TV and radio reporter Tony Incenzo, who achieved the remarkable feat of visiting every non-league ground in the English football pyramid. Travelling across the country to watch games at every single venue is an incredible accomplishment — he must have witnessed all sorts of experiences, both good and bad.

He deserves immense credit for dedicating his time purely for the love of football, and I have deep respect for such a phenomenal achievement.