The USMNT capped a stunning post-World Cup window with a 3-0 demolition of Mexico, winning all three friendlies and announcing a new generation of talent.

Barcelona lead LaLiga with 21 points from seven games, but Hansi Flick faces squad concerns as the international break ends and key players return with heavy workloads.

Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid sit fourth in LaLiga and face a defensive crisis ahead of Saturday's home clash with Villarreal.

Inter Miami's title hopes took a hit after a late red card cost them a 2-1 loss at Columbus Crew, leaving them third in the East on 46 points.

Manchester United sit 12th in the Premier League with five points from five games, facing Tottenham at Old Trafford on October 10 amid a mounting injury crisis.

Liverpool sit sixth in the Premier League with defensive concerns mounting, a £123m signing under pressure, and Manchester City arriving at Anfield next.

Arsenal head into the Premier League restart carrying injury doubts over Ezri Konsa and Christos Tzolis, while William Saliba edges closer to a return.

Chelsea sit 10th with seven points from five games, facing a mounting injury crisis and off-field drama as Xabi Alonso prepares to host Bournemouth.

Manchester City face an existential crisis as rival clubs demand points deductions and title strips after their guilty verdict for 115 financial breaches, with an appeal lodged.