Strasbourg–PSG: Safonov holds firm, Dembélé turns the game
Paris win 3-1 at Strasbourg after a difficult afternoon. Statistics, critical analysis and SNA player of the match: Safonov, crucial before the turnaround.
France
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Congolese Ligue 1 clubs promised 25 million FCFA each ahead of restart
The return of the league could come with increased financial backing for clubs. With the Direct Ligue 1 due to resume on 21 November, FECOFOOT president Éric Alain Mantot has announced an envelope of 25 million FCFA for each participating team. The aid has yet to be confirmed, and details of how it will be paid are still awaited.
Congo Brazzaville
Brentford–Liverpool: Muñoz and Isak turn a difficult game around
Liverpool win 2-1 at Brentford after Yarmoliuk’s dismissal. Statistics, critical analysis and SNA’s player of the match: Víctor Muñoz.
England, Burkina Faso, Mali
City–Ipswich: Haaland decisive as Guéhi struggles
Manchester City beat Ipswich 3-2 for a seventh straight league win. Statistics, critical analysis and SNA player of the match: Haaland decisive, Ndiaye the provider, Guéhi struggling.
England, Senegal
Baena rescues Atlético at Espanyol as Lookman misses his chance
Atlético snatched victory at Espanyol (0–1) thanks to a late Álex Baena goal. Ademola Lookman, a starter who was replaced at half-time, disappointed in a match that stayed locked for a long time.
Spain
Everton–Chelsea: Neto double sees Blues keep a clean sheet at last
A Pedro Neto double gave Chelsea victory at Everton (0–2) on Saturday, 17 October. The Blues move to 13 points, but their first half rules out talk of total control.
England
Venezia–Napoli: Adams strikes, Stankovic saves De Bruyne penalty to give Venice first win
Venice beat Napoli 1–0 thanks to Akor Adams, then to the interventions of Filip Stankovic, who saved a penalty from Kevin De Bruyne. The win kicks off Davide Nicola's tenure after six league defeats.
Italy
Newcastle–Aston Villa: Jackson buoyant, two defences under scrutiny
After his European double, Nicolas Jackson heads to Newcastle with confidence. The Magpies want to protect their home resilience and respond to two heavy away defeats.
England
Bayern v Leipzig: Munich look to bury two draws as RB face away-day test
Bayern want to win again after two successive draws. Leipzig, two points behind the Bavarians before this round, must show their home progress can travel.
Germany
Betis v Barça: Abde and Betis put Barcelona's perfect start to the test
Eight wins from eight matches for Barcelona, 19 points for Betis: the clash at La Cartuja could tighten the top of the table. Ez Abde faces his former club.
Spain
Bologna v Inter: leaders without Lautaro look to bounce back
Inter travel to Bologna with 16 points from six games, but after a defeat in Europe. Without Lautaro Martínez, their attacking efficiency will be under particular scrutiny.
Italy
Strasbourg v PSG: Paris look to carry European momentum into Ligue 1
Winners at Manchester, PSG return to league action at the Meinau on Saturday. Strasbourg remain unbeaten at home; Achraf Hakimi is in the Paris squad.
France
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