Manchester City ended Chelsea’s unbeaten start to the season as they won 1-0, while Manchester United were handed their first defeat after going down 1-0 to Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is convinced Manchester United’s penalty count has dried up since Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp complained about the number they were awarded last season.
Thomas Tuchel has rejected any personal battle with Pep Guardiola despite having the chance for a history-making fourth successive win over the Manchester City boss.
Pep Guardiola insisted Chelsea’s run of victories over Manchester City last season – capped by lifting the European Cup – belongs in the past as he looked ahead to Saturday’s Premier League clash between the title contenders.
Jurgen Klopp does not expect Thiago Alcantara and Naby Keita to be sidelined for long after ruling them out of Saturday’s Premier League game at Brentford.
Alexandre Lacazette is likely to leave Arsenal when his current contract expires at the end of the season, according to reports.
Timo Werner hopes his Carabao Cup goal against Aston Villa can put him back on track at Chelsea.
Liverpool will not apply to take part in the Government’s safe standing pilot programme.
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku feels there is a need for football to adopt “stronger positions” than just taking the knee – calling for a players’ summit with social media companies, governments and stakeholders to help combat online racism.
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi says three points against Orlando Pirates is the same as against any other team, as they look to focus on their processes instead of the opponents.