Liverpool showcased tactical resilience to overturn a half-time deficit and secure a 2-1 victory against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. The result lifts the Reds to fifth place in the Premier League table with 12 points, while the hosts remain in sixth place with 10 points.
Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the season with a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Ipswich Town at the Etihad. Erling Haaland proved the difference-maker once again, netting twice to overcome a spirited visiting side.
Borussia Dortmund drop important points again, managing only a goalless draw at Union Berlin. The Borussia Dortmund players’ ratings and individual assessments.
Jubilation in the north, gloom for the European specialists from Swabia: Hamburger SV have deepened VfB Stuttgart’s “league crisis” and celebrated a third successive Bundesliga win.
The Soweto giants made the trip to Zambia for the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round, but returned home with a narrow defeat despite deploying a notably defence-heavy line up. Fernando Da Cruz’s tactical approach failed to deliver the desired result, leaving Amakhosi with work to do as they look to turn the tie around in the second leg on home soil.
Pedro Neto scored twice to secure a vital 2-0 victory for Chelsea against Everton. Xabi Alonso's tactical discipline paved the way for a dominant second-half display on Merseyside.
After their defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt, 1. FC Köln are in danger of setting an unwanted record. Said El Mala is furious afterwards and sounds the alarm.
When RB Leipzig visit Bayern Munich on Saturday, attention will also be on Christopher Nkunku. The returning player has a remarkable record at the Allianz Arena.
Albert Riera is known for not mincing his words. The former Eintracht Frankfurt coach has once again caused a stir with an angry outburst. He even suspects a conspiracy.
Can Uzun had to watch for 90 minutes as his team-mates secured a badly needed win: after their 6-0 debacle against RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt beat 1. FC Köln on Friday evening.
Juventus maintained their perfect start to the Europa League campaign with a gritty 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo at the Abanca Balaidos. Despite trailing at half-time, the Bianconeri displayed tactical resilience to overturn the deficit through goals from Nick Woltemade and a stoppage-time strike by Randal Kolo Muani.
Marseille suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at the Stade Velodrome as Olympiacos secured a disciplined away victory in the Europa League. A late first-half strike from Santiago Hezze proved the difference on a frustrating night for the French side.
