The USMNT are in strong form after wins over Peru, Chile, and Canada, with teenager Mathis Albert attracting interest from Manchester City.

Barcelona beat Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul for their tenth straight win, with Lamine Yamal the standout as Flick's side lead LaLiga on 24 points.

Real Madrid sit fourth in LaLiga and face Roma in the Champions League, with a refereeing row and Vinicius red card dominating the mood at the Bernabeu.

Inter Miami are second in the Eastern Conference and riding high after a 4-0 win over DC United, with Messi back from international retirement and focused on the MLS playoffs.

Manchester United's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid has sparked a full-blown crisis, with Lisandro Martinez publicly attacking the club's hierarchy and facing disciplinary action.

Liverpool face a crisis of form and identity after a 3-0 home defeat to Man City, with Wirtz and Barcola yet to score and a Champions League trip to LASK next.

Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 to maintain a perfect Champions League start, with Arteta dedicating the win to the late Ken Friar. They sit second in the Premier League.

Chelsea are fifth in the Premier League after a 5-1 demolition of Bournemouth, but Reece James faces a fresh injury concern ahead of Saturday's trip to Everton.

Man City sit top of the Premier League and beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield, but a guilty verdict on financial charges looms large over the club.