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The international break is finally behind us, and what a return to club football it’s been! We’ve witnessed some thrilling matches across Europe, with big wins, shocking results, and plenty of drama.
In the English Premier League, Manchester United cruised past newly promoted Southampton 3-0, thanks to goals from Mathijs De Ligt, Marcus Rashford, and Alejandro Garnacho.
Meanwhile, Erling Haaland continued his incredible form, scoring a brace in Manchester City’s 2-1 win over West Ham. That takes his tally to 9 goals in just 4 games, maintaining City’s perfect start to the season.
The biggest shock came at Anfield, where Liverpool suffered a stunning 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest. That’s Arne Slot’s first loss as Reds boss.
Chelsea and Arsenal also secured narrow wins, with Christopher Nkunku scoring a late winner for the Blues against Bournemouth, and Gabriel Magalhaes handing a depleted Arsenal side all three points in the North London derby.
Moving to Italy, Romelu Lukaku stole the show, scoring one and assisting two as Napoli thrashed Cagliari 4-0. That result sent Antonio Conte’s men top of the table, proving they don’t need Victor Osimhen after all.
In La Liga, Barcelona continued their perfect start with a commanding 4-1 win at Girona. Lamine Yamal struck twice in the first half, with Dani Olmo and Pedri adding to the tally.
Real Madrid kept pace with a crucial 2-0 win over Real Sociedad, thanks to penalties from Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.
