Shock 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco cruised to a 3-0 win over 10-man Tanzania as they opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Wednesday, while 2012 champions Zambia held the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Liverpool produced another comeback after conceding first to take a 2-1 lead over Fulham into the second leg of their League Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
Manchester City crammed a fifth trophy into a glorious 2023 by lifting the Club World Cup for the first time in Saudi Arabia to continue the domination by European sides of a tournament that has ceased to be competitive.
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah reached 200 goals in English football with a double in second-placed Liverpool’s 3-0 win against Brentford at the weekend.
Gameweek 9 of the Premier League saw Chelsea surprise the Gunners at Stamford Bridge while Spurs went two points clear at the top of the table after their win against Fulham.
Only Arsenal (2003-04) and Juventus (2011-12) have had unbeaten seasons in Europe’s major leagues this century. Liverpool, Manchester City, and Inter have all recently suffered losses, therefore destroying their aspirations of staying undefeated this season.
Europe cannot compete with the English Premier League’s spending and competition within the continent is slowly fading.
Lionel Messi is doubtful for Argentina’s South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Thursday despite “looking good” in training, according to coach Lionel Scaloni.
Scott McTominay’s two stoppage-time goals gave Manchester United a dramatic 2-1 win at home against Brentford, while 10-man Tottenham climbed to the top of the Premier League after a 1-0 victory at Luton on Saturday.
The MoneyMan, Oliver Keohane and Dylan Johnson return with their predictions for this weekend’s round of fixtures.