Christian Pulisic is set to sign a new contract with AC Milan until 2031, securing the USMNT talisman's club future as USA football rides a post-World Cup wave.

Barcelona's momentum has stalled after defeats to PSG and Real Madrid, but they remain top of LaLiga ahead of Friday's home game against Alaves.

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico, cutting the gap to three points. Mbappe's China controversy now threatens La Liga's broadcast deal.

Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Cincinnati and sit third in the East with 56 points, facing New England Revolution on Sunday.

Carrick keeps the United job and Fernandes retains the captaincy, but a trip to Chelsea on Saturday arrives with the club 16th in the Premier League.

Liverpool beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, where they host Bournemouth, as Sunday's Arsenal clash looms at Anfield.

Arsenal are out of the Carabao Cup after a shock penalty defeat to League Two Fleetwood Town, leaving them short-handed ahead of Sunday's trip to Anfield.

Chelsea's injury crisis deepens after Carabao Cup shootout exit at Liverpool, with Lacroix joining Pedro on the sidelines ahead of Saturday's clash with Man United.

Man City sit top of the Premier League and reached the Carabao Cup quarter-finals via a shootout win over Brighton, but their financial charges appeal looms large.