Charly Alcaraz struck an 80th-minute winner as Everton secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Wolves at Hill Dickinson Stadium. David Moyes’ dominant side booked their place in the next round of the Carabao Cup after finally breaking down a resolute opposition defence.
Even before the official squad announcement and his first international match as the new Germany coach, Jürgen Klopp has apparently taken two important decisions regarding Joshua Kimmich.
After a season on the fringes, the 20-year-old is finding freedom at Elversberg - and hoping his Bundesliga breakthrough opens the door to a first USMNT call-up.
Jonathan David entered the Atletico Madrid history books after scoring in a resounding 4-0 Liga victory over Osasuna. The summer signing became the first Los Rojiblancos player this century to score in his opening two league fixtures, ensuring Diego Simeone's side kept pace with their title rivals.
Timo Werner has looked back on his final months at RB Leipzig with clear frustration. The striker makes pointed accusations against those in charge at the Saxony club and explains openly why he felt let down by the club and no longer valued.
The vacant head coach position at Trabzonspor is apparently being taken over by former Bundesliga coach Thomas Reis. He is very well known in Turkey, but is currently under contract elsewhere.
Ange Postecoglou launched a fierce defence of Cristiano Ronaldo after Al-Nassr suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat to Al Ain in the AFC Champions League Elite. The manager clashed with a reporter during his post-match press conference, taking full responsibility for the result while demanding respect for his captain.