Christian Pulisic is set to sign a new AC Milan contract until 2031, boosting the USMNT talisman's club stability ahead of a November trip to Haiti.

Barcelona's title lead is under threat after back-to-back defeats to PSG and Real Madrid, with injuries mounting and Raphinha facing a 22,000km Brazil trip.

Real Madrid sit third in La Liga after a 2-1 Clasico win at Camp Nou, but Mbappe's China controversy continues to overshadow events off the pitch.

Inter Miami are third in the East with 56 points after draws and defeats have dented their momentum, with a trip to New England next.

Manchester United are 16th in the Premier League with one win from eight games, and face Chelsea on Saturday with Carrick clinging to his job.

Liverpool are through to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after beating Chelsea on penalties, with Arsenal visiting Anfield next in a Premier League title showdown.

Arsenal's Carabao Cup exit to Fleetwood and Max Dowman's failed red card appeal have rattled the club ahead of Sunday's trip to Anfield.

Chelsea face Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, looking to bounce back after Carabao Cup penalty heartbreak against Liverpool and back-to-back defeats.

Manchester City sit top of the Premier League with 21 points and face Brighton again on Saturday, days after edging past them 4-3 on penalties in the Carabao Cup.