Christian Pulisic is set to sign a new contract with AC Milan until 2031, securing the USMNT talisman's future in Italy ahead of a November Nations League trip to Haiti.

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 sitting fifth in the Premier League, riding a five-game winning streak after beating Chelsea on penalties in the Carabao Cup.

Real Madrid sit third in LaLiga, three points off Barcelona, after a Clasico win. Mbappe's China controversy and squad rotation add pressure ahead of Racing Santander.

Arsenal head to Anfield chasing a first Premier League win there in 14 years, boosted by the return of Rice and Calafiori but without Saka, Saliba and suspended Dowman.

Chelsea beat Manchester United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to climb fourth in the Premier League, with Romeo Lavia and Morgan Rogers starring in a dominant second-half display.

Manchester United are winless in nine games and sit 17th in the Premier League, one point above the relegation zone, with Carrick's job under serious threat.

Barcelona bounced back from back-to-back defeats with a 6-1 thrashing of Alaves, staying top of LaLiga on 30 points ahead of a Champions League clash with Aston Villa.

Tottenham have won three straight Premier League games for the first time in 616 days, climbing to eighth after a 2-0 home win over Crystal Palace.

Back-to-back Premier League defeats have halted City's perfect start, with Maresca pointing to individual errors after a 1-0 home loss to Brighton.