The USMNT are on a three-game winning streak after beating Mexico 3-0, with teenagers leading a promising post-World Cup rebuild under Pochettino.

Barcelona lead LaLiga with 21 points from 7 games and face Getafe next, with Raphinha cleared to play after passing medical tests.

Real Madrid face Villarreal on Oct 10 sitting fourth in LaLiga, with Mourinho managing a defensive injury crisis and Vinicius Jr's form under scrutiny.

Inter Miami's late collapse at Columbus Crew leaves them third in the East on 46 points, with Messi's Argentina farewell adding an emotional backdrop to a difficult week.

Manchester United are 12th in the Premier League with five points from five games, facing a mounting injury crisis and a secret friendly arranged to rediscover form ahead of hosting Tottenham.

Liverpool face a defining week with Man City next at Anfield, but squad concerns grow as Gakpo's injury and Wirtz's struggles cloud Iraola's preparations.

Arsenal sit second in the Premier League but face injury concerns after a 3-0 loss at Brighton, with Saliba closing in on a return and Gyokeres in form for Sweden.

Chelsea face a mounting injury crisis with eight players sidelined ahead of their home clash with Bournemouth, as Xabi Alonso's side sit 10th in the Premier League.

Manchester City's guilty verdict for 115 financial breaches dominates the club's season, with Erling Haaland now adding injury concern ahead of a trip to Anfield.