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It wasn't that long ago when Erik ten Hag proudly signed Alejandro Garnacho to a long-term contract at Man Utd.

The international break has marked a dramatic pause in the start of Europe’s elite football leagues, all of which - except for the German Bundesliga - have already played at least five rounds. But which fresh faces have caught the eye so far? Flashscore has picked five, one from each of the top five leagues, and listed them alphabetically.

Our regular tennis feature, The Base Line, looks to keep you up to date with the relentless and fast-paced nature of the ATP and WTA Tours. Who were crowned champions, who struggled to make an impact, and what moments stood out?

Chelsea’s attempt to sign JJ Gabriel represents an opportunity to make up for the loss of another teenage sensation who went on to become a first-team star elsewhere.

When Man Utd take on Fulham at Craven Cottage, they generally do so with confidence, having not lost in that part of West London in their last 10 visits, of which eight were wins.

There was quite the game in prospect at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, as Enzo Maresca's Man City looked to extend their 100% start to the season, and Regis Le Bris' free-flowing Sunderland side hoped for their second win of the 2026/27 Premier League campaign.

From Harry Kane's record-breaking feat in another big Bundesliga win for Bayern Munich to Xabi Alonso's struggles at Chelsea, we're back with another edition of Winners and Losers!

Dominic Solanke is coming under increasing pressure at Tottenham, with growing expectation that his future will be under threat if he cannot turn around his season.

What a treat Portuguese football fans have in store on Sunday, as reigning champions FC Porto host eternal rivals Benfica.

Brighton host reigning Premier League champions and current leaders Arsenal in their next fixture, looking to become the first side to beat the Gunners in the 2026/27 campaign.

Emile Smith Rowe’s future at Fulham is becoming a question of increasing significance, with the former Arsenal man struggling to have the influence expected of him.

With neither Tottenham Hotspur nor Aston Villa having earned a Premier League win between them so far in the 2026/27 campaign, a draw would appear to be on the cards in their Saturday lunchtime game.

Viktor Gyokeres is determined to prove himself at Arsenal, but there is already an acceptance among some close to the club that his future could come under serious scrutiny if this season does not develop positively.

Alejandro Garnacho's career is continuing to slide but Chelsea have no plans to reintegrate him if his time at Aston Villa falls flat.

Liverpool are once again going through something of a transitional period, this time under Andoni Iraola.

There's no getting away from the fact that Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk isn't getting any younger.

Xabi Alonso's Chelsea side make the short trip across West London to face Brentford on Friday night, looking to earn three points which would pull them clear of their hosts.

Harry Kane could sign a new contract with Bayern Munich within the next month, sources tell Flashscore, with negotiations between the two sides continuing.

Liverpool are confident they will agree a new contract with Rio Ngumoha despite fresh interest in the teenager from Arsenal.

Things haven't really gone according to plan for Roberto De Zerbi and his Tottenham Hotspur side so far this season.

Frank Lampard has long been considered one of, if not the best, midfielders that England has produced.

Although they haven't yet scored in the Premier League during 2026/27, Tottenham Hotspur headed to Anfield for a Carabao Cup tie in the knowledge that they'd scored five in the last round when making light work of Charlton Athletic.

Jarrad Branthwaite is becoming a Manchester United target again, with his strong start to the season coming at a time when the club are preparing for a defensive overhaul next summer.

Internazionale have started their 2026/27 Serie A campaign as they ended the 2025/26 season.

It's fair to say that the strength in depth that Mikel Arteta now has in his Arsenal squad is probably the best it's ever been.