Caracas Overview

Crystal Palace have pulled off a dramatic transfer deadline-day coup by confirming the permanent captures of Ben Chilwell and Quinten Timber. Both high-profile deals were finalised after the official 23:00 BST cutoff via submitted deal sheets, significantly bolstering Pierre Sage's squad ahead of a gruelling domestic campaign.

Comprehensive matchday review of the second weekend in Ligue 1. We break down Matchday 2 results, key storylines, standout individual performances, and dramatic goal-fests ahead of the third round of fixtures.

The former Real Salt Lake teenager got his first taste of Prem action, while Musah impressed in Milan’s midfield and Cardoso’s lack of minutes at Atletico Madrid raised fresh questions.

Arsenal could be set for a surprising piece of late transfer business as summer signing Illan Meslier is already being linked with a permanent move away from the Emirates Stadium. Despite only arriving at the club in July, the goalkeeper may be heading back to France after failing to secure a prominent role in Mikel Arteta's plans.