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Christian Ilzer’s men have impressed in the early weeks, most recently beating Union Berlin 4-2 in a lively encounter that saw them create six big chances and convert two penalties. 

On Sunday, Niko Kovac’s Borussia Dortmund will host the coach’s previous club as VfL Wolfsburg hope to extend their unbeaten start to the season. Dortmund could welcome a return of Nico Schlotterbeck this weekend, although Fabio Silva is still scheduled to make his debut at the beginning of October.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says his side are playing much better than last season despite their continued poor form in the Premier League.

Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed a strong start to the 2025-26 season with Al Nassr, blemished only by the Saudi Super Cup defeat earlier in the campaign. However, after the team’s debut in the AFC Champions League Two, the Portuguese superstar has been dealt a significant squad setback as one of Al Nassr’s newest signings picked up an injury.

Maresca celebrated winning the Conference League with his father, Pasquale, a former fisherman back in June

Liverpool manager Arne Slot will make a late decision on whether record signing Alexander Isak can start the Merseyside derby against Everton.

Serge Gnabry's convincing performances since the start of the season have sparked questions about the attacker’s future at Bayern Munich, with the 30-year-old out of contract at the end of the season.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca believes summer signing Alejandro Garnacho is finally in a position to start games after building up his fitness.

Newcastle will be without new signing Yoane Wissa for another month, manager Eddie Howe has confirmed.

Brighton came unstuck last weekend against Bournemouth so will be happy to be back on home ground against in-form Tottenham.

Everton manager David Moyes says Liverpool’s run of late goals this season is no surprise as ‘the better sides wear you down.’

Tim Lewis (left, pictured with Josh Kroenke) joined Arsenal in 2020

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has warned his team against easing off when they face Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

After disappointing defeats against rivals Manchester City and Bayern Munich respectively it’s a chance for Manchester United and Chelsea to pick themselves up in the Premier League.

Real Madrd had a tough test in the Champions League in midweek and have another one on home soil as in-form Espanyol are in town.