Christian Pulisic is set to sign a new contract with AC Milan until 2031, securing the USMNT talisman's club future as USA football rides a post-World Cup wave.

Barcelona are under pressure after losing El Clasico to Real Madrid and face a La Liga investigation following crowd trouble at Camp Nou.

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico, cutting the gap to three points. Mbappe's China controversy now threatens La Liga's broadcast deal.

Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Cincinnati and sit third in the East with 56 points, facing New England Revolution on Sunday.

Manchester United are 16th in the Premier League with one win in eight games. Carrick keeps his job and the captaincy row with Fernandes is resolved ahead of Saturday's trip to Chelsea.

Liverpool beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, where they host Bournemouth, as Sunday's Arsenal clash looms at Anfield.

Arsenal's Carabao Cup exit to League Two Fleetwood stings, but the Gunners remain joint-top of the Premier League ahead of Sunday's trip to Anfield.

Chelsea are out of the Carabao Cup after a 6-5 shootout loss at Liverpool, with injuries to Joao Pedro and Maxence Lacroix deepening their squad crisis ahead of Saturday's visit of Manchester United.

Man City top the Premier League and reached the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after a 4-3 shootout win over Brighton, but their financial charges appeal looms large.