Manchester City strengthened their lead at the top of the English Premier League by securing a 5-3 victory over Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium. This result marks a perfect start to the season for new manager Enzo Maresca, who has now guided the team to five consecutive wins. Manchester City entered the international break three points ahead of reigning champions Arsenal, who occupy second place.
Meanwhile, Manchester United managed to avoid a third straight loss across all competitions by drawing 1-1 with Fulham at Craven Cottage. The late equalizer came in the 89th minute from Matheus Cunha’s shot, which was heavily deflected, helping Michael Carrick’s side gain a valuable point.
In Spain’s La Liga, Atlético Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the first Madrid derby of the season. Despite being reduced to 10 men, Real Madrid conceded second-half goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David. The win moved Atlético into second place, just behind league leaders Barcelona.
In Italy, AC Milan celebrated the 100th anniversary of their iconic San Siro stadium with a 3-0 home win over Lecce. Christian Pulisic, making his first start of the Serie A season, scored his first goal for the club, contributing to Milan’s commanding performance.
In France, tensions remain high at Marseille as frustrated fans protested against club owner Frank McCourt ahead of the club’s 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the marquee fixture of the Ligue 1 weekend. The banners targeted McCourt amid concerns over the club’s direction, as Marseille continues to struggle to replicate past successes.