FEATURES

The Blues were made to work hard for their 2-1 victory but their superior quality was evident in the terrific goals they scored.

Fabinho is integral to Jurgen Klopp's game plan, so the Brazilian's dip in form this season is a major cause for concern.

Las Blancas are only two years old but they've knocked Manchester City out of the UWCL twice and gave Barcelona a stern test at Camp Nou last season.

The 18-year-old Austrian is already making an impact on the first team, after starring in last season's UEFA Youth League final.

Exactly how much money have Borussia Dortmund spent on new players in this millennium?

The Saudia Arabian struggled with the downside of fame but now has nothing but fond memories of his solo strike against Belgium at USA 94.

The Norway international only left Signal Iduna Park during the summer but Pep Guardiola's influence on his game is already obvious.

Is Hugo Lloris really a great goalkeeper? Is Romelu Lukaku a flat-track bully? Have your say on the most polarising players in the game today...

The Portuguese powerhouse have seen many top stars come and go for big transfer fees over the years

The Gunners looked slick away at Liverpool while Chelsea overcame Brighton during another dramatic round of WSL action.

Exactly how much money have Aston Villa spent on new players in this millennium?

Gabriel Jesus and Co had an afternoon to forget as the Gunners posted their first draw of the season at St Mary's

The Brazilian was integral to another victory for Carlo Ancelotti's men, as Real Madrid extended their advantage atop their division.

Casemiro came up big to salvage a point for Manchester United at Chelsea, with Cristiano Ronaldo watching on from home after his midweek petulance.

Erling Haaland ended his one-game drought as he made it 22 goals in just 15 matches to help Manchester City get the job done against Brighton.

Taiwo Awoniyi struck as Nottingham Forest heaped more misery on Liverpool with a 1-0 win at the City Ground.

The group stage for next summer's tournament is set, with hosts Australia and New Zealand getting a good draw while Jamaica face another tough one.

A 1-0 loss at Nottingham Forest in August 1992 proved an ominous sign of things to come for Graeme Souness' Liverpool.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola still has a couple of injuries in his back-line, but his squad could be up to full strength soon.

The 18-year-old enjoyed a strong first season at Chicago Fire, earning transfer interest from around Europe as well as his first international caps

The Gunners stole the show in the first round of group stage fixtures in this season's UWCL, with Chelsea also victorious in France.

Mikel Arteta's side claimed a 1-0 at Emirates Stadium to guarantee themselves a spot in the knockout stages

The Brazilian has just been given with a new contract but his powers of concentration are a cause for concern among some supporters.

The England attacker's numbers may not be impressive but his creativity was conspicuous by its absence at Anfield.

Juventus have not hesitated to spend big over the last two decades or so if they felt the occasion was right

The Gunners didn't waste any time getting off the mark when they travelled to Eindhoven in 2002, and will be hoping for a similar result on Thursday

Liverpool fans have a new firebrand Uruguayan striker to enjoy, with the £64m signing impressing, and proving decisive, in a 1-0 win over West Ham.

The fallout from a brilliant game at Anfield on Sunday has focused not on the players but abhorrent behaviour by fans and scurrilous allegations.

The 16-year-old attacking midfielder is regarded as one of German football's brightest talents and is eyeing a first-team debut.