Juventus dominated possession and shot counts but were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against a resilient Cagliari side. Randal Kolo Muani's late equaliser eventually broke the hosts' stubborn resistance after Daniel Maldini's early opener.
Marseille halted their four-game losing streak with a disciplined 2-0 victory over Troyes at the Stade de l'Aube, showcasing the tactical flexibility demanded by Bruno Genesio.
Enzo Maresca has urged Manchester City to focus on making their own noise on the pitch after securing a powerful 3-0 victory over Liverpool on Sunday. Following the club's recent guilty verdict for breaching financial regulations, the manager brushed aside the intense off-field scrutiny and praised his team's character amid a deeply hostile atmosphere at Anfield.
Paris Saint-Germain have been handed a significant fitness lift ahead of their high-stakes Champions League encounter with Manchester City this week. Key duo Ousmane Dembélé and Nuno Mendes have both reported back to the club's training base following a period of scheduled rest. The return of two of Luis Enrique's most influential starters comes at a critical juncture as the French champions prepare for their first major continental test of the season.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to release full details of his past meetings with Manchester City executives. The decision follows intense political pressure after he initially appeared to support the club's owners, despite Manchester City being found guilty of major financial breaches. Burnham insists his mayoral investment strategies are separate from the football scandal.
During the win against Liverpool FC, some Manchester City fans suddenly held inflatable bananas aloft. What looks like a crude joke at first glance actually has a deeper meaning.
Andoni Iraola has hit out at the decision to send off Ryan Gravenberch during Liverpool’s bruising 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. The Reds boss felt the Dutch midfielder was unfairly treated by referee Chris Kavanagh before a late collapse allowed the visitors to snatch all three points.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has spoken out for the first time regarding Manchester City's recent guilty verdict for breaching Premier League financial regulations. The Dutch defender was quick to acknowledge the fierce rivalry between the two English giants but insisted that the time is not yet right to delve into the specifics of the case.