Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: November 1, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Premier League
Arsenal won at Anfield espn.com for the first time since 2012, with Kai Havertz's strike lifting them to the top of the table. Mikel Arteta said his players "loved the mission" of winning at Liverpool, while Arsenal's defence held firm against the Reds' expensive attack. Man City, meanwhile, were stunned by Brighton espn.com, who handed the leaders a second straight defeat after Verbruggen's heroics in goal.
Manchester United's slump deepened as they lost 2-0 at Chelsea espn.com with Lisandro Martinez sent off, leaving them in a relegation battle with just seven points from nine games. Gary Neville said the club is stuck in a rut skysports.com, while Michael Carrick insisted there would be no stigma attached to the situation. Reports suggest Carrick will be given at least two more games skysports.com in charge.
Chelsea thrashed Charlton 6-0 skysports.com in the WSL, while Spurs appear to be finding consistency bbc.co.uk under Roberto de Zerbi after a third straight win. Coventry, Ipswich and Hull have all enjoyed positive starts bbc.co.uk to the season, collecting 31 points between them.
La Liga and Serie A
Real Madrid claimed a fourth straight win espn.com, with Mbappé and Bellingham on target. Trent Alexander-Arnold has become third-choice right-back bbc.co.uk at the club. In Milan, Christian Pulisic scored inside five minutes as AC Milan beat Inter 3-1 espn.com, and he has since extended his contract espn.com to 2031. Hakimi claimed a first career hat trick as PSG set a club win record espn.com. Bayern and Dortmund drew 2-2 espn.com after Harry Kane missed a penalty, and Barcelona's Hansi Flick praised Lamine Yamal espn.com after a 6-1 win.
Scottish Football
Hibs beat Hearts 2-1 skysports.com at Hampden to reach the League Cup final against Rangers, with Marink Reedijk recording his first win as boss. Celtic suffered a shock defeat at Falkirk skysports.com, their first loss to the Hoops in 19 years, and pundits have questioned whether the club is in regression bbc.co.uk after six defeats in. Kilmarnock, meanwhile, remain under pressure after failing to beat 10 men bbc.co.uk at home.
Women's Football and Other News
Harriet Dart won her first WTA title skysports.com in Guangzhou, while Sheffield Wednesday appointed Dave Challinor bbc.co.uk as their new manager. FIFA is reportedly proposing to double espn.com the 2027 Women's World Cup prize money. Drew Spence broke the WSL appearance record bbc.co.uk.
Coming Up
The NWSL's Decision Day espn.com will settle the Shield and playoff spots this weekend. Jess Fishlock returns to the pitch bbc.co.uk for Seattle Reign on Sunday, November.