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Ferran Torres Fires PSG to First Ligue 1 Win, Matches Club Record With Six Goals in Five Games
Paris Saint-Germain claimed their first Ligue 1 win of the season, beating Brest 1-0 away thanks to another goal from summer signing Ferran Torres , who has now matched a club record with six goals in his opening five appearances. Torres put PSG ahead inside five minutes, intercepting a loose pass from Joris Chotard before exchanging passes with Ousmane Dembele and curling home from the edge of the box. It continued a remarkable start for the World Cup-winning Spaniard following his move from Barcelona, having also scored a hat-trick in midweek during PSG's 6-1 Champions League thrashing of Slovan Bratislava. Only Zlatan Ibrahimovic has previously managed six goals in his first five PSG appearances. Brest pushed hard for an equaliser throughout, with goalkeeper Matvey Safonov called into repeated action, including a crucial fingertip save to deny Pathe Mboup late on, while Achraf Hakimi was forced off with a muscular issue in the first half. The win ends a sluggish start to the domestic season for Luis Enrique's side, who had taken just two points from their opening three league matches following a shock defeat to Monaco, restoring confidence heading into the coming international break.
Harry Kane Reaches 150 Bayern Goals in 153 Games, One Shy of Bundesliga Century
Harry Kane reached a remarkable milestone of 150 goals for Bayern Munich in just 153 appearances across all competitions, scoring the winner in a 2-1 victory at newly promoted Elversberg that also doubled as his 99th Bundesliga goal. Bayern led through Lennart Karl's early tap-in after a fortunate deflection off Kane, before Elversberg's Maurice Krattenmacher levelled with a stunning curling effort from the edge of the box. Kane settled the contest in the closing stages, latching onto a ball in the box and firing a powerful shot past goalkeeper Nicolas Kristof at his near post, his 99th Bundesliga strike in just 97 appearances and his first league goal of the new season. The milestone continues an astonishing scoring rate since his £100m move from Tottenham in August 2023, having already broken the record for fastest to 50 Bundesliga goals in just 43 appearances. He now sits on the verge of a century of league goals, with Dieter Muller's long-standing record of reaching the mark in 129 games well within reach. Since the start of the 2023-24 season, Kane has scored ten more goals than any other player across Europe's top five leagues, a run of consistency that has made him one of the favourites for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, to be awarded in London this October. The result also saw Joshua Kimmich make his 500th Bayern appearance, drawing him level with Bastian Schweinsteiger, and extended Bayern's unbeaten away run in the Bundesliga to 28 matches.
Yamal's Brace Helps Barcelona Survive Levante Scare to Stay Perfect in La Liga
Barcelona survived a nervy finish to beat Levante 4-2 away from home, with a Lamine Yamal brace helping the league leaders make it five wins from five to open their La Liga title defence. Barcelona flew out of the blocks, with 19-year-old Xavi Espart scoring his first senior goal just five minutes in, driving home from the edge of the box after a slick passing move. Yamal doubled the lead in the 19th minute, tapping in after Raphinha dribbled past the goalkeeper, before the winger struck again shortly after the restart, converting a penalty won by his own driving run to make it 3-0. With the game seemingly settled, Hansi Flick made changes at the hour mark, resting both Yamal and Pedri. Levante refused to fold, however, hitting back through Ivan Romero after an Espart error, before Roger Brugue burst through to make it 3-2 and set up a tense finish. Karim Adeyemi settled matters in stoppage time, beating a defender with a backheel before finishing calmly to complete the scoring. The win takes Barcelona to a perfect 15 points from five matches, three clear of Real Madrid in second, who beat Rayo Vallecano earlier in the day. Barcelona's winning run now extends to six matches across all competitions, with Racing Santander up next at Camp Nou on Wednesday.
Stuttgart Confirm Angelo Stiller Avoided Serious Injury After Hoffenheim Scare
VfB Stuttgart have confirmed Angelo Stiller avoided serious injury after a worrying collision during Saturday's 2-1 Bundesliga defeat at Hoffenheim, with the club describing the diagnosis as merely a contusion. The Germany international was forced off in the 35th minute after taking a knee from Hoffenheim's Ozan Kabak inside the penalty area, initially attempting to continue before signalling he could no longer play. Head coach Sebastian Hoeness had feared a hematoma immediately after the match without being able to offer a firm diagnosis, but the club has since confirmed the injury is not serious, calling it "fortunate under the circumstances." The incident also fuelled a wider VAR controversy from the match, with both Hoeness and sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth publicly questioning why no penalty was awarded for the challenge, with referee Sven Jablonski reportedly telling Hoeness he had not seen the incident live. The positive medical update is a timely boost for Stuttgart, with Stiller having started all five of the club's competitive fixtures this season and considered a strong candidate for new Germany head coach Jurgen Klopp's first squad selection this week. Stuttgart host Borussia Dortmund next Saturday.
Brighton Move Into Top Four With 5-0 Thrashing of 10-Man Coventry
Brighton thrashed 10-man Coventry 5-0 at the CBS Arena to move into the Premier League's top four, leaving Frank Lampard's newly promoted side rooted to the bottom of the table without a point or a goal after four matches. Charalampos Kostoulas put Brighton ahead late in the first half before Malick Yalcouye doubled the lead early in the second. Coventry's afternoon then fell apart when Taiwo Awoniyi was sent off in the 53rd minute for elbowing Maxim De Cuyper in the face, a decision checked and confirmed by VAR that leaves the Nigeria international facing a three-match ban. Brighton made the numerical advantage count, with Pascal Gross converting a penalty for his 50th Premier League assist, Lewis Dunk curling in a stunning 25-yard strike, and Yasin Ayari completing the rout in stoppage time. The result marks just Brighton's second win of the season, lifting Fabian Hurzeler's side into fourth, while Coventry remain without a Premier League goal since their return to the top flight, still searching for their first goal since 2001 in the competition. Lampard's side next host Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup before facing Nottingham Forest in the league, hoping to end their winless start.
Haaland's Ninth Derby Goal Sinks 10-Man City Past United, Level with Arsenal
Manchester City won the 199th Manchester derby 1-0 at Old Trafford despite playing more than an hour with ten men, as Erling Haaland struck what proved the winner in the 60th minute for his ninth career goal in the fixture, taking him clear as the fixture's all-time top scorer. The contest turned on a moment of madness from Phil Foden , sent off in just the 22nd minute after kicking out at United captain Bruno Fernandes' back, a decision confirmed by VAR. Rather than sit back for a point, City boss Enzo Maresca , in his first derby in charge following Pep Guardiola's exit, kept his side committed to attack, and it paid off when Haaland's tight finish found the net after United failed to clear a Josko Gvardiol delivery, with the goal initially flagged offside before VAR ruled Enzo Fernandez had not interfered with play. United, who enjoyed more than 67 minutes with a numerical advantage, could muster just three shots on target against Gianluigi Donnarumma, with Bryan Mbeumo's stoppage-time effort the closest they came to an equaliser. The result takes City level with Arsenal on 12 points from four matches, while Michael Carrick's United remain stuck on four points and slip to 13th in the table, a damaging result for a manager already under early-season pressure.
Borussia Monchengladbach Sack Eugen Polanski After Winless Start to Season
Borussia Monchengladbach have sacked head coach Eugen Polanski after a disastrous start to the Bundesliga season left the club bottom of the table without a single point from three matches. The final straw came with a humiliating 5-0 defeat at SC Freiburg , following earlier losses to RB Leipzig (3-0) and newly promoted Elversberg (4-3) at home. Gladbach have scored just three goals while conceding twelve across their opening three fixtures. Assistant coach Tobias Trulsen was also relieved of his duties, with former Mainz coach Jan-Moritz Lichte taking interim charge ahead of next Saturday's Matchday 4 fixture against Mainz. "Despite a good pre-season and positive signs, the team have not managed to achieve the desired results in the Bundesliga," said sporting director Rouven Schroder. "Recent performances led to the decision to relieve Eugen of his duties with immediate effect." Polanski, a boyhood product of the club's academy, had only been appointed permanently in November 2025 after initially taking interim charge when Gerardo Seoane was sacked last September, and had signed a contract through 2028. "Borussia Monchengladbach was and remains my club. That is why it hurts so immensely that things have turned out this way," Polanski said in a statement. The dismissal marks the first managerial change of the new Bundesliga season, mirroring the club's own timeline from a year earlier.
Chelsea Women Thrash Manchester United 5-0 for First WSL Win of the Season
Chelsea Women claimed their first Women's Super League win of the season in ruthless fashion, thrashing Manchester United Women 5-0 at Leigh Sports Village to hand new United boss Eva Olid a second straight defeat. Sjoeke Nusken opened the scoring in the 21st minute before Keira Walsh doubled the lead 11 minutes later, giving Chelsea a commanding half-time cushion. The visitors continued to dominate after the break, with Lauren James , the player of the match and a former United academy product, getting on the scoresheet in the 61st minute, before Ellie Carpenter and Lucy Bronze completed the rout either side of the hour mark, the latter arriving with the final kick of the game. United struggled to escape their own half for long periods as Chelsea's relentless pressing exposed a fragile home defence, continuing a difficult start under Olid, who was only overseeing her second league match in charge. Chelsea, responding emphatically after being held to a draw on the opening weekend, delivered exactly the kind of ruthless performance head coach Sonia Bompastor had demanded, moving the Blues back into serious title contention as United's wait for a first league win goes on ahead of a tough trip to Arsenal next.
Luke Shaw in Contention for Man Utd Despite Injury List Ahead of Derby
Manchester United head into Sunday's derby against Manchester City with Luke Shaw in contention despite fresh fitness concerns, while a lengthy list of other absentees continues to limit Michael Carrick's options. Shaw missed Thursday's 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah, with Patrick Dorgu deputising impressively at left-back and earning UEFA's player of the match award. Shaw is expected to be included in the squad for the derby, though it remains unclear whether he will be fit enough to start against a City side built around relentless movement, or whether he'll instead be eased back from the bench. Carlos Baleba remains unavailable and has yet to make his United debut since his £70m move from Brighton, still working his way back from the ankle ligament injury he picked up in a pre-season friendly against Strasbourg. Amad Diallo also remains out, while Matthijs de Ligt is nearing a return and Manuel Ugarte continues as a longer-term absentee. Third-choice goalkeeper Tom Heaton is unavailable through a hamstring issue picked up in pre-season, though his absence is not expected to shape team selection. With the squad already thin, United will be relying on fringe players to step up once again, having successfully done so against Sabah in midweek.
Man United Fans Plan Derby-Day Protest Over Ticketing Crackdown
Manchester United supporters are staging a visible protest during Sunday's Manchester derby against Manchester City, after the club confirmed 685 season-ticket accounts had been banned following a summer-long investigation into organised ticket touting. Fan group The 1958 has organised the demonstration, urging supporters to "stand united" against what it called the "season ticket ban fiasco," with a gathering planned outside the Bishop Blaize pub near Old Trafford ahead of kickoff. Separately, the club's official supporters' group, the Red Army , announced it would scrap its usual flag display in the Stretford End for the match, replacing it with a single banner above the players' tunnel reading: "The way you treat us is a disgrace." United's investigation, launched in July, reviewed 1,617 accounts flagged for unusual activity, ultimately banning 685 and issuing reduced sanctions or warnings to a further 464. The club said bans were reserved for cases of "significant misuse of the ticketing system for financial gain," including organised networks controlling and reselling tickets across hundreds of accounts, while acknowledging the process had "caused significant concern and distress for some supporters" and admitting it had underestimated how common password-sharing was among genuine fans. With derby day tensions already running high, the protest adds an extra layer of friction to one of the season's marquee fixtures.
Mbappe's Double Fires Real Madrid Past Rayo as Dortmund and Freiburg Stay Perfect
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid bounced back from their first defeat of the season to beat Rayo Vallecano 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu, taking his tally to seven goals in six appearances across all competitions this term. Mbappe opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 14th minute after Florian Lejeune's rash challenge on Alvaro Carreras, then turned provider moments later, setting up Carreras to make it 2-0 after intercepting another loose Lejeune pass. Jude Bellingham added a third before the break, but Rayo hit back through Sergio Camello early in the second half and gave Jose Mourinho's side an uncomfortable finish, with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois called into repeated action. Mbappe settled matters with a stoppage-time strike to complete the scoring. Elsewhere in Europe, Borussia Dortmund maintained a perfect start to the Bundesliga season, beating Paderborn 3-0 as Felix Nmecha scored twice, including a spectacular bicycle-kick finish he called "the best goal of my career." Freiburg also remain unbeaten, thumping Borussia Monchengladbach 5-0 with braces from Yannik Engelhardt and Igor Matanovic to sit top of the table on goal difference, with Gladbach reduced to ten men in the rout.
Raya's Penalty Save Sparks Guimaraes Stunner as Arsenal Beat Sunderland to Go Top
Arsenal survived a fierce Sunderland fightback to win 2-0 at the Stadium of Light, remaining perfect through four Premier League matches and moving above Manchester City to the top of the table, in a game defined by a stunning two-minute swing midway through the second half. With the score goalless in the 56th minute, Sunderland were awarded a penalty after Ezri Konsa was adjudged to have fouled Dan Ballard, a decision that infuriated Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta. David Raya produced a brilliant save to tip Enzo Le Fee's spot-kick onto the post, and just 121 seconds later , substitute Bruno Guimaraes punished the hosts at the other end, crashing a stunning strike into the roof of the net from outside the box for his first Arsenal goal since his summer move. The Brazilian, jeered throughout by home supporters due to his ties to bitter rivals Newcastle, wore a smile as he silenced the crowd. Raya was called into action again to deny Nordi Mukiele with another sharp save, extending his fine early-season form in goal, before Bukayo Saka added gloss to the scoreline deep into stoppage time, converting a penalty after Reinildo was sent off for a second yellow card. The win keeps Arsenal's flawless start intact heading into a testing run of fixtures, with Ben White's first-half withdrawal through injury the only concern from an otherwise complete team performance.
O'Reilly Fit, Doku Out for Man City Ahead of Manchester Derby
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed Nico O'Reilly is fully fit for Sunday's Manchester derby against Manchester United , though Jeremy Doku will remain sidelined with the calf injury he picked up during the Community Shield defeat to Arsenal. O'Reilly missed City's win over Coventry after suffering a back issue in the warm-up and also sat out the midweek Champions League victory at Porto, but Maresca put any fitness doubts to rest on Friday. "Nico is 100% available. Jeremy, I think he needs some more days," the head coach said, with Doku having now missed City's opening three league matches. In the Belgian's continued absence, Maresca is expected to turn to Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden out wide in support of Erling Haaland, with deadline-day signing Iliman Ndiaye also in contention for involvement. The fixture marks Maresca's first Manchester derby since replacing Pep Guardiola over the summer, arriving at Old Trafford against a Michael Carrick side who played as recently as Thursday night in the Champions League, a scheduling quirk Carrick flagged publicly this week, though Maresca dismissed suggestions of any unfair advantage. Sunday's clash carries early-season significance for both sides as they look to build momentum in the Premier League table.
Tottenham's Goal Drought Continues in Goalless Draw With Everton, Pressure Mounts on De Zerbi
Tottenham extended their miserable start to the Premier League season, held to a 0-0 draw by Everton at home to remain without a league goal through four matches, a run stretching well over seven hours of football and intensifying scrutiny on head coach Roberto De Zerbi . Spurs dominated large spells of possession but continued to lack a final product, with boos ringing around the stadium as the frustration of the home crowd boiled over. It marks the first time since 1975 that Tottenham have failed to score in their opening three league matches, a run now extended to four following this latest stalemate, and leaves them one of only a handful of Premier League sides yet to find the net this season. Everton, by contrast, remain unbeaten in five matches across all competitions, having drawn 2-2 with Manchester United in dramatic fashion the previous weekend courtesy of Ainsley Maitland-Niles' stoppage-time strike. With a heavy summer outlay having so far failed to translate into goals, pressure is mounting on De Zerbi to find a solution before Tottenham's early-season struggles become a deeper crisis.
Hull Hold Chelsea, Liverpool Frustrated by Fulham as Forest Beat Villa
A weekend of Premier League draws saw Liverpool held goalless by Fulham at Anfield, their third stalemate in four league matches, while Chelsea were pegged back to a 2-2 draw by an unbeaten Hull City at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea took an early lead through Morgan Rogers, only for Mohamed Belloumi to score twice in quick succession, first volleying home after Jorrel Hato was caught out by a cross, then converting a deflected effort after Hull won a corner. Joao Pedro hauled Chelsea level just after the hour, drilling home a Cole Palmer cross, but the Blues could not find a winner as Hull's fine start to life back in the top flight continued, with only Arsenal and Manchester City above them in the table. Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park, with a long-range strike from £45m summer signing Liam Delap , who joined from Chelsea after failing to make the grade at Stamford Bridge, settling the contest despite Alisson's header giving Villa their first league goal of the season. The result leaves Unai Emery's Villa without a win through four matches. Ipswich also picked up a big win, beating 10-man Crystal Palace 3-2 after Axel Disasi's red card turned the tide, continuing Glasner's difficult start at Selhurst Park.
Barcola Set to Be Available for Fulham Clash, But Gakpo Remains a Doubt
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed Bradley Barcola should be available for Saturday's Premier League clash with Fulham, allaying fears over an injury after the £123m signing was substituted late in the midweek Champions League win over Atletico Madrid. "Barcola was just cramps," Iraola said. "Obviously he finished tight in the game and then we have to evaluate how things are today, but there's no injury. He should be available if everything goes normal." The winger had made his first start for the club in that match after joining from PSG, with the withdrawal coming as a precaution rather than due to any fresh problem. Cody Gakpo , however, remains a doubt after missing the Atletico win entirely with what Iraola described as "adductor issues," an injury he picked up during last week's win at Ipswich. The Dutch international had not returned to training as of Thursday, with Liverpool set to make a late assessment before deciding on his involvement. Gakpo has been in excellent form this season, assisting all three of Alexander Isak's Premier League goals so far. Elsewhere, Joe Gomez is close to a first involvement of the season, while Federico Chiesa, Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitike and Giovanni Leoni remain unavailable.
Michail Antonio Returns to English Football, Signs One-Year Deal With Watford
Michail Antonio has completed a return to English football, signing a one-year deal with Championship side Watford , nearly two years after the near-fatal car crash that ended his decade-long West Ham career. The 36-year-old Jamaica international broke his femur in four places when his car hit a tree in Epping Forest in December 2024, an accident that left him hospitalised for three weeks. He had been training with Watford's squad for a month before the move was confirmed, and could make his debut against Stoke City this weekend pending international clearance, though the club expects he is still around a month away from being able to meaningfully contribute. "Watford is a big club and hopefully I can come in and bring success and help wherever I can," Antonio said. "I've scored a few goals against Watford, so hopefully I can score some for Watford now when I'm fully up to speed." He leaves West Ham as their record Premier League goalscorer with 68 league goals in a decade at the club, having also won the Europa Conference League in 2023. Antonio had previously played briefly for Qatari side Al-Sailiya following his release from West Ham, and had been close to moves to Leicester City and Brentford before completing his switch to Vicarage Road.
Chelsea's £47m Deal for Monaco's Lamine Camara Collapses After Deadline-Day U-Turn
Chelsea's proposed £47 million deal for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara collapsed on deadline day after the Ligue 1 club refused to submit the required deal sheet before the 11pm deadline, leaving the Blues without a direct replacement for Enzo Fernandez. Camara had completed his medical and was set to sign a six-year contract, having already had two earlier Chelsea offers of €45m and €50m rejected before the clubs finally agreed a fee. However, Monaco reneged on the agreement after their own deal to sell Folarin Balogun to Everton fell through at the last minute, leaving the French club unwilling to lose both players and in need of the funds a Balogun sale would have brought. Chelsea were left "deeply unimpressed" by the timing of Monaco's U-turn, having informed the Blues of their decision in writing just after the deadline passed. The Senegal international's agent publicly criticised Monaco's handling of the situation, while reports suggested Liverpool have already made contact with Camara over a potential move in 2027 if a fresh opportunity arises. Chelsea, who received a joint British-record £125m for Fernandez's move to Manchester City, were left a central midfielder short following the collapse, despite choosing to honour the Fernandez sale regardless.
Juan Mata Ends Melbourne Victory Playing Career, Takes Up Ownership and Football Committee Role
Juan Mata has ended his playing career at Melbourne Victory after a standout debut A-League season, but has stopped short of formally retiring from professional football, choosing instead to weigh up his next steps from his home in Europe. The 38-year-old will not return for the 2026-27 A-League Men campaign, with Victory confirming his on-pitch commitments have concluded. Mata's involvement with the club will continue off the field, however, through the ownership stake he acquired earlier this year and a new role as chair of Victory's football committee. "I loved every minute and thoroughly enjoyed everything we achieved last season," Mata said. "I rediscovered my love for football in such a special place, in a wonderful city that I was honoured to call home." The Spanish World Cup and Champions League winner produced one of the most impressive individual seasons in A-League history after joining from Western Sydney Wanderers, contributing five goals and 13 assists to earn the Johnny Warren Medal as the league's best player. "Juan's 2025-26 season will live long in the memory of Victory fans," said director of football John Didulica. "Everyone at the club is excited that he is part of our ownership group and, in the future, looks forward to his football intelligence leading our football committee." Victory, now under new head coach Giovanni Savarese, remain unbeaten as they prepare for the Australia Cup final.
Kobbie Mainoo Reasserts Himself as Key Man United Midfielder Ahead of City Derby
Kobbie Mainoo has emerged as a key figure for Manchester United heading into Sunday's derby against Manchester City , reasserting himself in the side despite a £155m midfield rebuild this summer that brought in Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos and Carlos Baleba. The 21-year-old endured a frustrating World Cup over the summer, failing to play a single minute as Thomas Tuchel repeatedly left him out despite England reaching the semi-finals. But with Baleba still working his way back from injury, Mainoo has been outstanding in each of United's matches since the season-opening win at Hull, starting against Ipswich, Everton and in Thursday's Champions League return against Sabah. Over his last three appearances, he has completed 201 of 211 attempted passes, a mark of the composure and control he has brought to United's midfield. Head coach Michael Carrick now faces a selection dilemma over who partners Mainoo in front of the back four for the derby, with the academy graduate having gone from a fringe figure to indispensable in the space of a few weeks. United have won just once in their last six Manchester derbies across competitions, adding extra significance to Mainoo's role as Carrick looks to end that run at Old Trafford.
Richarlison's Vasco da Gama Move Collapses Over Personal Terms on Deadline Night
Richarlison's proposed move to boyhood club Vasco da Gama has collapsed on deadline night, with Tottenham having agreed a fee with the Brazilian side before personal terms proved impossible to finalise before the window's close. Tottenham reportedly lowered their valuation from an initial £40m to around £17m to get a deal over the line, but wage expectations between Richarlison's camp and Vasco ultimately could not be bridged. The forward, who watches Vasco matches into the early hours and has long declared his support for the club, is now expected to remain at Tottenham until at least January, unable to play in the Premier League after being left out of the club's 25-man squad. The saga adds to a turbulent few weeks for the 29-year-old, following the earlier collapse of a proposed £35m deadline-day return to Everton. Richarlison and Tottenham remain locked in a dispute over the remaining nine months of his contract, with the forward reportedly exploring a FIFA appeal to terminate his deal early, hoping to follow the precedent set by Renan Lodi. Tottenham, however, retain the option to trigger a 12-month extension, complicating any such move. Asked about the situation, head coach Roberto De Zerbi declined to comment, saying only: "I know very well what the club has done for Richarlison and what Richarlison has done for the club."
Mykhailo Mudryk Ruled Out 6-8 Weeks With Ankle Injury Days After Tottenham Return
Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed Mykhailo Mudryk will be sidelined for 6 to 8 weeks after suffering an ankle injury in training, just days after making his first competitive appearance in nearly two years following a doping ban. Mudryk, who joined on deadline day on a season-long loan from Chelsea, made his return from a 22-month suspension as a substitute in last weekend's goalless draw with Nottingham Forest. De Zerbi described the fresh setback as "stupid," saying: "A stupid injury but we are not stupid. When we signed Mudryk, we already knew it could be difficult to come back straight away as a normal player." He is expected to be out until after the international break, ruling him out of the Everton match, the Carabao Cup tie at Liverpool, and the league game against Aston Villa. There was better news on James Maddison , who returns to available after a shoulder issue, while Pedro Porro is a doubt for the Everton match with a muscular issue, though most other fitness concerns from the Forest match, including Savio and Destiny Udogie, are not considered serious. Dejan Kulusevski continues to be managed carefully following a minor setback in his long-term recovery, while Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert remain long-term absentees from ACL injuries.
Pedro Neto Signs New Chelsea Contract Through 2032, Rebuffing Man City Interest
Pedro Neto has signed a new contract at Chelsea running until June 2032 , with an additional option for a further season, ending interest from Manchester City and other suitors who had circled the winger over the summer. The new deal adds a year onto his previous contract, which had been set to expire in 2031, and comes with a significant pay rise reflecting his growing importance under new head coach Xabi Alonso . Neto has been reinvented as a right wing-back in Alonso's 3-4-2-1 system and has started the season strongly, scoring twice already, including the goal that completed a dramatic comeback in Chelsea's 6-3 Carabao Cup win over Leeds United. "It's an unbelievable moment," Neto said. "From when I arrived, I have always felt like the people here helped me a lot. I feel at home here. I feel like I want to achieve more things here." Since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £54m in 2024, the Portugal international has made 108 appearances and contributed 40 goals and assists, playing a key role in Chelsea's Conference League and Club World Cup triumphs in 2025. The extension continues a busy period of contract renewals at Stamford Bridge, following similar upgrades for Joao Pedro, Reece James and Moises Caicedo this year.
Harry Kane Scores in Eighth Consecutive Champions League Match, Joins Elite Company
Harry Kane has now scored in eight consecutive Champions League matches , joining an elite group of forwards to have managed the feat, after continuing his prolific European form into the new season with Bayern Munich. The England captain ended last season's campaign by matching Cristiano Ronaldo's record of six consecutive knockout-stage matches with a goal, a streak that began with a brace against Atalanta in the round of 16 before continuing through two-goal returns against Real Madrid in the quarterfinals and strikes in both semi-final legs against PSG. Kane has now extended that run further into the new campaign, joining Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski , whose goalscoring records Kane has repeatedly matched or surpassed since his move to Bavaria in 2023, in the competition's record books. The milestone continues a remarkable individual trend for the 32-year-old, who has broken a string of Bayern and Bundesliga scoring records since leaving Tottenham, despite the Champions League title itself continuing to elude both player and club. With Bayern having opened this season's league phase with a dominant 5-0 win over Bodo/Glimt, Kane's red-hot scoring form offers another reminder of the consistency that has made him one of the most feared strikers in the competition's modern history.