Jamie Redknapp believes Arsenal are set to run away with the Premier League title after moving six points clear at the top of the table. With Manchester City slumping to a third straight defeat, the former midfielder struggles to see a credible threat to the champions, and has made a surprise pick for their nearest challengers this season: Brighton.
Real Madrid drew level on points with Barcelona after a 3-0 win at the Mestalla. Javier Aguirre’s Valencia sat deep in a back five and committed 26 fouls, but Jose Mourinho’s side kept attacking down the left, and Arda Guler’s through balls kept finding Kylian Mbappe in behind.
Real Madrid produced a tactical masterclass at Mestalla, securing a comfortable 3-0 win over Valencia. Goals from Fede Valverde, Arda Guler, and Kylian Mbappe ensured Jose Mourinho's side kept pace at the top of LaLiga.
Paris Saint-Germain maintained their position at the top of Ligue 1 with a measured 1-0 victory over Troyes at the Parc des Princes. A first-half header from Illia Zabarnyi proved the difference in a match where the hosts enjoyed 73% possession.
Danny Murphy has accused Manchester City of arrogance after their 3-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest, as the dream start to Enzo Maresca's reign unravelled further. Seven straight wins have now been followed by three successive Premier League losses, and Steve Stone was just as scathing about a disjointed back line that was repeatedly exposed at the City Ground.
Trent Alexander-Arnold joined Real Madrid to become their first-choice right-back, but under Jose Mourinho he is now watching a midfielder do that job instead. Captain Fede Valverde started there again at Mestalla and smashed in the opener against Valencia, while Alexander-Arnold and summer signing Denzel Dumfries were left out of the starting XI once again.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca was left fuming after his side suffered a damaging 3-1 defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon. The Italian tactician pulled no punches in his post-match assessment, highlighting a complete lack of physical presence from his star-studded squad.
Arsenal have equalled their greatest-ever start to a Premier League campaign following a gritty 1-0 victory over Hull City on Saturday. The result ensures Mikel Arteta's side remain the team to beat as they continue their pursuit of consecutive domestic crowns.
Liam Delap scored twice against the club where he came through the academy as Manchester City slipped to a third straight Premier League defeat, beaten 3-1 by a Nottingham Forest side that had not scored at home all season.
Tottenham will lodge a formal complaint after Jayden Bogle escaped a red card for his reckless challenge on Mathys Tel in the 1-0 defeat at Leeds. Tel was forced off before half-time, and Spurs believe the decision clashes with Jean-Philippe Mateta's dismissal against them a week earlier, while Roberto De Zerbi insisted he still has full confidence in the officials.
Phil Parkinson has lauded the positive influence of Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney after Wrexham secured a hard-fought draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The presence of the A-list duo at the Racecourse Ground provided a significant boost to both the squad and the local community during a tense Championship encounter.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has singled out Noni Madueke for special praise following his side's hard-fought 1-0 victory over Hull City at the Emirates. The Gunners boss highlighted the winger's professional transformation during the international break as a key factor in his recent run of explosive form.
Argentina will take their fight against FIFA's World Cup final sanctions to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the governing body's appeals committee upheld Leandro Paredes' 10-match ban and a $321,000 fine on the national federation. Nahuel Molina did see his suspension reduced, but the federation insist they have the arguments to overturn the remaining punishments.
Tensions at Napoli have reached a breaking point following the abrupt cancellation of Massimiliano Allegri's pre-match press conference. The decision has cast fresh doubt over the manager's future at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Arsenal cemented their place at the top of the Premier League table with a gritty 1-0 victory over Hull City at the Emirates Stadium. A 72nd-minute strike from captain Martin Odegaard finally pierced a resilient five-man Hull defence.
Newcastle United were forced to settle for a point at Craven Cottage despite a moment of individual brilliance from Jacob Murphy. A late equaliser from Rodrigo Muniz cancelled out the visitors' lead in a tactically engrossing 1-1 draw.
Two long-range strikes from Felix Nmecha earned Borussia Dortmund a hard-fought 2-1 win over promoted Elversberg, keeping Niko Kovac's side level on points with Bayern Munich and unbeaten in the Bundesliga this season.
Bayern Munich maintained their lead at the top of the Bundesliga with a professional 2-1 victory over Mainz 05 at the MEWA Arena. Clinical finishes from Joshua Kimmich and Lennart Karl proved decisive as the Bavarian giants dominated possession and territory throughout.
Argentina and Roma defender Nahuel Molina has received a significant boost after FIFA agreed to reduce his lengthy international suspension. The ban was originally issued following the chaotic scenes that marred the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup final earlier this summer, which Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in extra time.
Arsenal were denied a penalty against Hull City on Saturday after VAR ruled Kai Havertz offside before he was hauled down by Nobel Mendy. Home fans briefly celebrated when referee Farai Hallam first announced the foul, but Hull were instead awarded a free kick, leaving Mikel Arteta fuming on the touchline during a tense first half at the Emirates Stadium.
Bradley Barcola has admitted that Liverpool supporters are yet to see the best of him following his big-money summer move from Paris Saint-Germain. The French forward has struggled for consistency since arriving at Anfield, with all three of his goals coming in one game, but insists things are improving all the time as his new team-mates learn how to make the most of his strengths.
Tottenham Hotspur saw their three-game winning streak come to a disappointing end on Saturday as a late strike from Noah Okafor secured a vital victory for Leeds United. Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi was left to rue a lacklustre second-half display that saw his side lose their grip on the contest at Elland Road.
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Tottenham Hotspur's four-match unbeaten run came to a grinding halt as they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Leeds United. Despite dominating possession, Roberto De Zerbi's side were undone by a late Noah Okafor strike.
