Manchester United head into Sunday’s derby with renewed confidence, but Michael Carrick faces his biggest test yet against a Manchester City side that has opened the Premier League season perfectly.
Liverpool opened their Champions League campaign with a comeback win over Atlético Madrid, with Alexis Mac Allister scoring the decisive goal.
Football’s biggest individual prize has entered a fascinating new race, with Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi and defending winner Ousmane Dembélé among the leading names on the 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlist.