The Premier League table already looks to be taking shape, with a thrilling title race potentially in store.
Two of the favourites meet early on Saturday, as Chelsea welcome Manchester City to Stamford Bridge.
At the same time, Manchester United – joint-top alongside the Blues and Liverpool – host Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
With the season really kicking into gear, so are the title races in fantasy leagues. So, to avoid getting left behind, take heed of our Opta-powered picks for matchday six
DAVID DE GEA (Manchester United v Aston Villa)
Despite their EFL Cup defeat to West Ham on Wednesday, United remain unbeaten in the league and moved onto 13 points thanks to some late drama last Sunday, also in a match against David Moye…
Brazil moved into their first Copa America final since 2007 with a 2-0 win over Argentina in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday.
Gabriel Jesus starred for Tite s men, scoring the opener before setting up Roberto Firmino s sealer in the semi-final at the Estadio Mineirao.
Led by Lionel Messi, Argentina had their chances, hitting the woodwork twice through the star forward and Sergio Aguero.
But their chances were dashed by Firmino s 71st-minute goal as eight-time champions Brazil reached the decider.
In what was a frantic start, Leandro Paredes went close for Argentina, his powerful effort from range going just over.
Jesus had looked bright early and he opened the scoring for Brazil in the 19th minute.
Dani Alves did brilliantly to release Firmino d…
Henrikh Mkhitaryan could be unavailable for the second leg of the Europa League semi-final against Atletico Madrid, according to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
Mkhitaryan netted the equaliser in Sunday s 2-1 Premier League defeat at Old Trafford, the Armenia international becoming the first player to score both for and against Manchester United in the same Premier League season.
But Mkhitaryan was forced off in the second half after suffering a knee problem, with Wenger confirming goalkeeper David Ospina and midfielder Alex Iwobi also sustained injuries in the game.
Mkhitaryan had a little knock on his knee, Wenger told a post-match media conference.
Ospina has a rib problem. Iwobi has a hamstring problem.
Asked if the trio will definitely mi…
Another day, another rumour about Christian Eriksen.
The soon-to-be free agent Eriksen wants a new challenge after flagging his intent during the previous transfer window.
A move to LaLiga appeals and a Spanish giant from the capital are reportedly ready to pounce.
TOP STORY – MADRID EYE ERIKSEN
AS and Marca claim Real Madrid are ready to make a move for Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen in January.
Eriksen is a free agent at the end of the season, and the Spurs star has been linked to the likes of Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Manchester United and Inter.
¡Buenos dias! Real Madrid still think signing a midfielder is a necessity and they see Christian Eriksen in January as the solution.
— AS English (…
Shane Long insists Republic of Ireland are not on a revenge mission over Thierry Henry s infamous handball as the sides prepare to go head-to-head in the last 16 of Euro 2016.
Henry caused outrage in the Emerald Isle as he deliberately handballed in the build-up to the goal that cost Ireland a place at the South Africa World Cup in a 2009 play-off tie.
The Boys in Green can avenge the incident in perfect style by knocking France out of their own tournament in Lyon on Sunday.
But Ireland forward Long says revenge will not be a motivating factor as Martin O Neill s men attempt to book a quarter-final berth.
No, the Henry handball will not be on our mind. What is that, seven years ago now? It s forgotten about, he said at a news conference.
We wer…
Alex Ferguson has been confirmed as the Manchester United manager for Michael Carrick s testimonial match on June 4.
The heralded former boss will take charge of the home side at Old Trafford against an All-Star XI led by Harry Redknapp, who was Carrick s manager during his time at West Ham.
Ferguson, who retired in 2013 after guiding United to their 20th top-flight title, says he does not miss the hectic day-to-day life in the Premier League but he is looking forward to a brief comeback.
I think the best bit will be seeing the players, to be honest with you, he told MUTV. No [I don t miss managing] I miss the big games, of course, but I made my decision and I m enjoying it. I don t have to worry about you lads or the agents or the press conferences and having t…
Pep Guardiola doubts whether Neymar would prove as effective in a second stint at Barcelona as in his first four seasons at the club.
LaLiga champions Barca are reportedly trying to engineer a Camp Nou reunion with the player they begrudgingly lost to Paris Saint-Germain two years ago.
Brazil star Neymar is believed to want the move to go ahead and rumours of his return have gained traction in recent weeks.
The forward won LaLiga twice and the Champions League once while scoring freely in Spain, but ex-Barca boss Guardiola is unsure whether those heights can be reached again.
Neymar is an extraordinary player, but I don t know, the Manchester City manager told Catalan newspaper Ara.
It s the same as if I came back. Would it be the same? I m …
Walter Samuel has taken up a coaching role with the Argentina national team.
The Argentina FA confirmed Samuel s appointment on Friday and he will link up with the squad for September friendlies against Guatemala and Colombia.
Pablo Aimar and Martin Tocalli are also working under the interim coach Lionel Scaloni, who has replaced Jorge Sampaoli.
Former Roma, Real Madrid and Inter defender Samuel won 56 caps for Argentina between 1999 and 2010, appearing in two World Cups.
Samuel, 40, hung up his boots in 2016 after two title-winning seasons in the Swiss Super League with Basel.
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Roberto Mancini has tipped Argentina to win their third World Cup as Lionel Messi and team-mates chase glory in Qatar.
Mancini s Italy side will not be involved after a shock 1-0 play-off defeat to North Macedonia in March.
Italy s absence from Qatar comes despite them being the reigning European champions, having beaten England on penalties in the Euro 2020 final.
That triumph subsequently saw them face off against Argentina in the UEFA/CONMEBOL Finalissima at Wembley in June, after Lionel Scaloni s men won the Copa America.
Argentina comfortably beat Italy 3-0, and Mancini says that performance plays a part in him ranking them as favourites for the World Cup.
There are many strong teams, Mancini told reporters. If I had to choose one, I d go fo…
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In what looks like it could be another cagey affair from the Almondvale Stadium on Saturday afternoon, Livingston will welcome Ross County to West Lothian.
Starting with the hosts, while Livingston might have opened up the 2023/24 campaign dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine top-half charge, the Lions find themselves in the midst of a major Premiership crisis. Marking their return from November’s international break with another worrying performance last weekend as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at the hands of St. Mirren, David Martindale’s side sit rock-bottom of the table. Suddenly tipped as a leading relegation contender this season, Livingston have now lost each of their previous six straight appearances a run that …