Christian Pulisic is set to sign a new AC Milan contract until 2031, cementing his future as the USMNT's key star heads into his prime years.

Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win has lifted England, but a goalkeeping battle and Ivan Toney's legal trouble add complexity ahead of the November Nations League break.

Liverpool host Arsenal on Sunday riding a five-game winning streak, with Iraola downplaying title talk despite Carragher tipping the Reds as Arsenal's main challengers.

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico, with Mbappe scoring twice, but the Frenchman faces a China controversy over Mao Zedong comments.

Arsenal face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday joint-top of the Premier League, but arrive with key absences and a midweek Carabao Cup embarrassment still fresh.

Chelsea beat Manchester United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to move fourth in the Premier League, with Rogers and Palmer on target.

Man Utd's winless run stretches to nine games after a 2-0 loss at Chelsea, leaving them 17th and one point above the relegation zone.

Barcelona's La Liga lead is under threat after back-to-back defeats to PSG and Real Madrid. They host Alaves on October 31 looking to stabilise.

Spurs beat Crystal Palace 1-0 to make it three wins in a row, building real momentum under De Zerbi after their historic victory at Stamford Bridge.

City slip to a second straight Premier League defeat, losing 1-0 to Brighton at the Etihad despite leading the table on 21 points.