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.

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.

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.

Inter Miami are third in the East with 56 points after back-to-back dropped results, and face New England Revolution on Sunday needing a response.

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

Liverpool host Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday riding a five-game winning streak, with Andoni Iraola's high-press system drawing praise from captain Van Dijk.

Arsenal head to Anfield seeking a first Premier League win there in 14 years, without Saka, Saliba, and suspended teenager Max Dowman.

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

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.