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Chelsea's hierarchy are optimistic about how Xabi Alonso has begun to shape the team, with growing belief that a return to the Champions League will provide the platform for another ambitious push in the transfer market.

Sunday night sees the first El Clasico of the 2026/27 season, and with Barcelona sitting pretty at the top of the Spanish top-flight, with a perfect nine wins from nine, the pressure is all on Jose Mourinho and his Real Madrid squad to deliver.

Tottenham Hotspur travel to Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening for another instalment of their London derby rivalry against Chelsea.

If there's one transfer that's almost certain to occur in next summer's transfer window, if not before, it will be the sale of Viktor Gyokeres by Arsenal.

There are still some weeks to wait before the transfer window opens again for business, but that won't stop the rumour mill from turning.

Nico Paz is shining at Como, with his performances under Cesc Fabregas showing why he was right to prioritise his development over an early move elsewhere.

After the chaos and goals galore of Matchday 2, the Champions League had a lot to live up to on Matchday 3, but the league phase delivered once again as heavyweight clashes headlined two epic nights of high-octane football.

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal has become a regular match-up in the Champions League of late, and the titanic tussles between two of European football's most storied teams rarely disappoint.

Michael Carrick is fighting to keep his Manchester United job, with figures at the club losing faith in his ability to turn around their season following the humiliating 4-1 defeat to Como.

Though Arsenal remain behind Man City in the Premier League table, Mikel Arteta's Gunners are already into their stride and will surely be there or thereabouts again when the silverware is dished out at the end of the season.

Chelsea have begun exploring the right-back market as they assess their long-term options.

Liverpool went into Tuesday night's Champions League encounter against Villarreal knowing that they'd beaten the Yellow Submarine on the last three occasions when the two teams had met, dating back to 2016.

Liverpool are confident of securing Rio Ngumoha's long-term future, with the club preparing to accelerate contract discussions as the teenager's performances continue to raise expectations around his potential.

James Maddison is determined to put his injury problems behind him and re-establish himself as a key figure at Tottenham, with the coming months potentially shaping his future at the club.

Manchester United face a growing dilemma over Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes, with two of the club's highest-paid players struggling to make the desired impact.

When Trent Alexander-Arnold's move from Liverpool to Real Madrid became more than just a rumour, supporters of the club didn't take too kindly to one of their own believing the grass was greener elsewhere.

What a match in prospect at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night, as the top two teams in the Champions League go head to head in the best tie of the round.

Not to put too fine a point on it, but Tottenham's Monday night fixture against Coventry really was a must-win for the North Londoners.

For the fourth year running, Flashscore presents its ranking of the top 100 NBA players ahead of the upcoming season. Still at number one is Nikola Jokic - an individual force who elevates his team, but might yet need to raise his game and leadership to another level.

Mike Penders has a major opportunity to strengthen his claim to a long-term role at Chelsea after Emi Martinez suffered a fractured jaw.

With Man City having won all seven of their Premier League games to date, Arsenal needed three points against Nottingham Forest to remain on the Cityzens' coattails.

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?

For the fourth consecutive year, Flashscore brings you its ranking of the 100 players most eagerly anticipated ahead of the upcoming NBA season. In second place is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a two-time MVP who lost his NBA crown and will inevitably be hungry for revenge and a three-peat.

Luis Diaz delivered in a big Bayern win, Brighton humiliated their rivals, and Barcelona continued their incredible start to the season. Meanwhile, there were tough defeats for Napoli and Freiburg. As always, Flashscore brings you the Winners and Losers of the weekend!

Jude Bellingham is committing his future to Real Madrid until 2031, but sources expect the England international will eventually face a significant career decision over whether to remain in Spain or test himself in the Premier League.