 
	
		Chelsea, Spurs and Bournemouth look to sustain momentum
As Matchweek 9 unfolds, Chelsea target another strong home performance, Bournemouth chase top-four contention, and Tottenham aim to maintain their unbeaten away streak.
 
	
 
	
		As Matchweek 9 unfolds, Chelsea target another strong home performance, Bournemouth chase top-four contention, and Tottenham aim to maintain their unbeaten away streak.
 
	
		Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has indicated that his assistant and former Bafana midfielder, Helman Mkhalele, should be considered as his successor when he steps down following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
 
	
		Liverpool must halt their three-game Premier League losing streak with Saturday’s visit to Brentford to remain in touch with Arsenal and in-form Manchester City.
 
	
		Just seven rounds into the Bundesliga season, a Harry Kane-powered Bayern Munich are already threatening to pull away from the chasing pack. Ahead of Saturday’s trip to historic rivals Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bayern are five points clear of second-placed RB Leipzig.
 
	
		Last season Barcelona romped to four Clasico victories over Real Madrid but led by in-form striker Kylian Mbappe, Los Blancos are aiming to redress the balance on Sunday in La Liga.
 
	
		Sean Dyche got off to a winning start as Nottingham Forest boss thanks to two penalties to beat Porto 2-0 in the Europa League, while Aston Villa were stunned 2-1 by Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday.
 
	
		Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League validated data-driven betting projections as a five-fold accumulator featuring Barcelona, Arsenal, PSG, Newcastle, and Real Madrid returned full profit.
 
	
		Liverpool have emerged as the frontrunners to win the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League, according to Opta’s supercomputer, with Arne Slot’s side given a 20.4% chance of lifting the trophy.
 
	
		Jude Bellingham’s goal helped record 15-time winners Real Madrid maintain their 100 percent start to the Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Juventus on Wednesday.
 
	
		Liverpool broke a four-game losing streak with a 5-1 win at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Hugo Ekitike scoring for the English champions against his former club.