The USMNT are flying after back-to-back wins over Peru and Chile, with teenagers Mathis Albert and Julian Hall leading a vibrant youth movement under Pochettino.

Barcelona lead LaLiga with 21 points from 7 games and received a Raphinha fitness boost, but the Negreira case threatens serious UEFA sanctions.

Real Madrid sit fourth in LaLiga under pressure, with Mourinho facing a defensive crisis and a decision on Vinicius Jr ahead of the Villarreal clash.

Inter Miami lost 2-1 to Columbus Crew after a late red card cost them dearly, leaving them third in the East with 46 points from 27 games.

Manchester United's injury crisis deepens during the international break, with Patrick Dorgu and Bruno Fernandes both fitness doubts ahead of a home clash with Tottenham on October 10.

Liverpool face a mounting injury crisis after Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo both withdrew from international duty, with Manchester City visiting Anfield next.

Arsenal sit second after a 3-0 loss at Brighton, but Saliba nears return and Gyokeres is firing for Sweden during the international break.

Chelsea face a mounting injury crisis with eight players sidelined as Xabi Alonso prepares to host Bournemouth on October 10, sitting 10th in the Premier League.

Manchester City have been found guilty of over 100 Premier League financial breaches and have launched a formal appeal, while sitting top of the table with 15 points from five games.