The USMNT is rebuilding after a heavy World Cup exit to Belgium, with Pochettino managing squad uncertainty around Balogun and Banks.

Barcelona sit top of LaLiga with a perfect six-from-six record after beating Racing Santander 4-1, as Lamine Yamal's Ballon d'Or campaign dominates the headlines.

Real Madrid sit second in LaLiga with 15 points after a nervy 3-2 win at Elche, with the Madrid derby against Atletico up next.

Manchester United sit 13th after a controversial derby loss to City, with pressure mounting on Carrick and teenager JJ Gabriel demanding to leave Old Trafford.

Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 in the Carabao Cup to boost confidence after a slow league start, sitting 8th with six points from four games.

Max Dowman's record-equalling brace fired Arsenal into the Carabao Cup last 16 with a 4-2 win at Ipswich, as the Gunners sit top of the Premier League with 12 points from four games.

Chelsea's defensive struggles are mounting ahead of Friday's trip to Brentford, with Xabi Alonso facing a triple injury blow including talisman Joao Pedro.

Man City sit second in the Premier League after a controversial 1-0 derby win at Old Trafford, with VAR officials stood down following a Pro Ref admission of error.