Tonight's Football — Sep 5

Lazio’s six points put Roma’s nine within reach at Udinese

Lazio’s six points put Roma’s nine within reach as they visit unbeaten Udinese today, with the table and contrasting defensive records framing the contest.

Three points, two games and a six-point gap: Cagliari v Lecce

Cagliari and Lecce meet today level on 3 points, with contrasting home and away records shaping the Serie A contest at Unipol Domus.

Elche's 0 home goals put pressure on Real Sociedad's away record

Elche's home scoring record and Real Sociedad's poor away return shape a fourth-round meeting with three points separating the clubs.

Celta Vigo seek first win after four games as Getafe defend one-point lead

Getafe and Celta Vigo meet at the Coliseum today with one point separating 15th from 17th, as Celta seek their first win after four La Liga matches.

Malaga’s missed ninth-minute penalty leaves Levante 3 points clear

Malaga missed a ninth-minute penalty in a 0-0 draw with Levante, leaving the home side 19th on one point and Levante 10th on four.

Everton 2-2 Manchester United: Maitland-Niles rescues point in the 90th minute

Everton and Manchester United drew 2-2 after a late Ainsley Maitland-Niles equaliser cancelled out Benjamin Šeško’s 88th-minute goal. Everton remain 10th on four points, one ahead of 12th-placed United.

5-0: Tietz and Becker power Mainz past Hamburger SV

FSV Mainz 05 beat Hamburger SV 5-0, with Phillip Tietz scoring twice and Sheraldo Becker contributing a goal and two assists as the table lists Mainz one point ahead of HSV.

Strasbourg score six as Amo-Ameyaw punishes Troyes late

Strasbourg scored six times, including a late double from Samuel Amo-Ameyaw, to defeat Estac Troyes 6-2 in Ligue 1.

Barcelona 5-0 Valencia: Yamal brace sends leaders eight points clear

Barcelona thrashed Valencia 5-0 at Mestalla to move eight points clear of their opponents and remain top of La Liga after three matches.

Arsenal’s 13-5 inside-box edge turns 1-0 deficit into 2-1 Chelsea win

Arsenal overturned Morgan Rogers’ early goal to beat Chelsea 2-1, with Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard scoring at Emirates Stadium. Both teams remain on six points, three behind leaders Manchester City.

Frosinone’s three-point cushion faces a 13:00 UTC test against Venezia

Frosinone’s three-point lead over bottom-three Venezia is at stake today, with the hosts seeking to improve a 0-1 home record and the visitors still without a point or goal.

One point separates Troyes and Strasbourg before today’s Ligue 1 meeting

Troyes hold a one-point advantage over Strasbourg before today’s Ligue 1 meeting, with Monaco five points ahead of the hosts and Gessime Yassine bringing two goals in two appearances into the fixture.

Malaga’s 1 Point Puts La Liga Pressure on Today’s Levante Visit

Malaga’s one point from three matches puts added importance on today’s La Liga meeting with Levante, who arrive three points clear in 10th.

Barcelona’s 12 goals meet Valencia’s one-point start today

Barcelona’s perfect three-match start and 12-goal attack visit 18th-placed Valencia today, with eight points separating the sides before kickoff at Mestalla.

Bruno Fernandes' 3 goals meet United's 0 away goals

Everton’s four-point start meets Manchester United’s three-point tally today, with Bruno Fernandes’ three goals and United’s winless away record central to the fixture.

Six points apiece: Arsenal and Chelsea meet three behind Manchester City

Arsenal and Chelsea are both unbeaten after two games and meet today level on six points, with Manchester City three points clear at the top.

Torino turn 1-0 deficit into 2-1 win as Fiorentina stay 19th

Torino came from behind to defeat Fiorentina 2-1, with Rolando Mandragora and Che Adams overturning Mateo Pellegrino’s opener at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.

Sergio Camello’s brace gives Rayo Vallecano a 3-2 comeback win

Sergio Camello scored twice and assisted once as Rayo Vallecano came from behind to beat Racing Santander 3-2 at Vallecas, moving both teams to four points.

3-0: Athletic Club score three after half-time to beat Atletico Madrid

Athletic Club scored twice just after half-time and added a 90th-minute goal to beat Atletico Madrid 3-0, leaving the hosts 13th and Atletico fourth in La Liga.

Tyrick Mitchell’s double lifts Crystal Palace to a 3-2 comeback

Tyrick Mitchell scored twice as Crystal Palace came from behind to beat Fulham 3-2 at Craven Cottage, despite Fulham dominating possession, passes and shots.

Jacob Ramsey’s 88th-minute goal rescues Newcastle in 2-2 Bournemouth draw

Newcastle came from 2-1 down to draw 2-2 with Bournemouth, with Jacob Ramsey equalising in the 88th minute. The point keeps Newcastle seventh on four points, while Bournemouth remain 14th with one.

Leverkusen’s 20 shots overwhelm Union Berlin in a 4-0 win

Bayer Leverkusen defeated Union Berlin 4-0 at the BayArena, with goals from Fernández, Medina, Schick and Maza. Miguel Gutiérrez supplied two assists as Leverkusen dominated possession, shots and corners.

Lorient win 1-0 despite Lens dominance in possession and shots

Lorient beat Lens 1-0 through Mamadou Kone’s 54th-minute goal, despite Lens leading possession, shots and corners. Y. Mvogo made six saves to preserve the visitors’ victory.

Athletic Club’s Three-Goal Second Half Sinks Atletico Madrid

Athletic Club scored three times after half-time to beat Atletico Madrid 3-0, despite Atletico dominating possession and recording more shots. Nico Williams, Robert Navarro Muñoz and Oihan Sancet were the scorers.

12 Shots for Brentford, 14 for Sunderland in a 1-1 Draw

Vitaly Janelt gave Brentford the lead, but Enzo Le Fée’s late penalty earned Sunderland a 1-1 draw despite the visitors’ edge in possession and shots.

0-0 Draw Leaves Tottenham Without a Point

Brighton’s 20 shots earn a 1-1 draw with Leeds

Brighton came from behind to draw 1-1 with Leeds at the Amex Stadium, with Luka Vušković cancelling out Jayden Bogle’s early opener after the hosts dominated possession and shot volume.

78% Possession, One Goal: Haaland Keeps Manchester City Top

Palace overturn 2-1 deficit as Mitchell inspires 3-2 win at Fulham

Crystal Palace overturned a 2-1 half-time deficit to defeat Fulham 3-2 at Craven Cottage, despite Fulham dominating possession, passing and total shots.

2-0 Down, Dortmund Complete a 3-2 Comeback at Hoffenheim

Borussia Dortmund recovered from a 2-0 deficit to beat 1899 Hoffenheim 3-2, with Serhou Guirassy scoring once and assisting another in a decisive second-half comeback.

Elversberg overturns 3-1 deficit to beat Gladbach 4-3

SV Elversberg came from 3-1 down to beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-3, with Maurice Krattenmacher scoring twice in a dramatic late turnaround.

Werder Bremen’s 3-1 Win Punishes Leipzig’s 71% Possession

Werder Bremen defeated RB Leipzig 3-1 at Weserstadion, combining clinical finishing with a disciplined display despite Leipzig’s 71% possession and 19 shots.

59% Possession, One Goal: Freiburg Edge Paderborn 1-0

Maximilian Eggestein’s 26th-minute goal gave SC Freiburg a 1-0 win at SC Paderborn 07, despite the hosts enjoying 59% possession and completing more passes.

4-0 scoreline reflects Leverkusen’s complete control against Union Berlin

Bayer Leverkusen dominated Union Berlin 4-0, scoring twice in each half and finishing with 10 shots on target to Union’s none.

Torino turn seven shots into a 2-1 comeback win over Fiorentina

Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth: Ramsey rescues a point

Newcastle came from behind to draw 2-2 with Bournemouth, as Jacob Ramsey scored an 88th-minute equaliser after Marcus Tavernier and a Malick Thiaw own goal had put the visitors ahead.

Leipzig's 3-0 start meets Bremen's 0-point response today

RB Leipzig take a 3-point, 3-0 record to Werder Bremen today, with Bremen seeking their first points after an opening loss.

0 points, 0 goals: Fiorentina host Torino today

Fiorentina and Torino meet today with both sides on 0 points after two defeats. Fiorentina’s 0 goals and -7 goal difference make their home meeting with Torino, who have scored twice overall, an important third-round test.

Rayo Vallecano’s 1 point meets Racing Santander’s 4 in Round 4

Rayo Vallecano’s one-point start meets Racing Santander’s three-point advantage in a Round 4 meeting with immediate table consequences.

Atletico Madrid bring 7 points to Athletic Club’s 0-1 home record

Athletic Club’s 13th-place position and 0-1 home record meet Atletico Madrid’s unbeaten 7-point start in today’s Round 4 fixture.

0 points after 2 defeats: Fulham and Crystal Palace meet today

Fulham and Crystal Palace, both without a point after two defeats, meet today at Craven Cottage in a Round 3 fixture with early table pressure on both sides.

Newcastle’s 4 points put Bournemouth’s 1-point start under pressure

Newcastle’s four points and Bournemouth’s one make today’s St. James’ Park meeting an early table test, with A. Elanga’s two goals and several absences adding further focus.

Nine saves keep Lille third after Ueda settles Toulouse

Ayase Ueda’s 73rd-minute goal and nine saves from B. Özer gave Lille a 1-0 win at Toulouse, sending Lille third on 4 points while Toulouse stay 16th on 1.

16 shots, no goals: Radu earns Celta a point at Anoeta

Real Sociedad and Celta Vigo played out a 0-0 draw at Anoeta, with Celta goalkeeper I. Radu making five saves as both sides remained in the lower half of La Liga.

Lyon’s 3-1 win lifts them fourth as Auxerre stay bottom

Lyon beat Auxerre 3-1 to move fourth in Ligue 1 on 4 points, with Ernest Nuamah scoring and assisting as the hosts controlled the match.

Three points and three goals give Freiburg the early edge at Paderborn

SC Freiburg’s perfect opening result and prolific early scorers give them the edge against SC Paderborn 07, though the hosts will look to use their 3-4-3 shape and home advantage to respond.

One Point Separates Leverkusen and Union Berlin Before Round Two

Bayer Leverkusen seek their first points of the Bundesliga season when they host one-point-ahead Union Berlin at the BayArena.

Three points separate Hoffenheim and Dortmund before Sinsheim meeting

Hoffenheim seek their first points of the Bundesliga season against Dortmund, whose opening win has put them three points ahead in the table.

Three Points Separate Mönchengladbach and Elversberg After Round One

Borussia Mönchengladbach seek a response to their opening defeat when early leaders SV Elversberg visit Borussia-Park, with both teams set to use a 4-2-3-1 and several absences affecting squad depth.

One win separates the opening momentum as Werder Bremen host RB Leipzig

Werder Bremen seek their first points of the Bundesliga season when they host RB Leipzig, who arrive with a three-point advantage and a winning start.

A One-Point Gap Separates Forest and Tottenham at the City Ground

Nottingham Forest and Tottenham meet at the City Ground with one point separating them, as both sides seek an early Premier League lift.

Brentford’s three home goals set the tone against Sunderland

Brentford’s unbeaten start and strong home numbers give them the edge against Sunderland, whose away record and defensive figures leave them with work to do at Brentford Community Stadium.

Four home goals set the tone as Brighton host unbeaten Leeds

Brighton’s perfect home record meets unbeaten Leeds at the Amex, with contrasting formations, early table pressure and significant absences shaping a closely balanced Premier League match.

Six points separate Manchester City and Coventry before Etihad test

Manchester City’s perfect start and strong home position make them favourites against a Coventry side still seeking its first points and away goal of the season.

0 Points After Two Matches: Fulham and Palace Seek a First Premier League Lift

Fulham and Crystal Palace meet at Craven Cottage with both teams on zero points after two defeats, making the early-season fixture an opportunity to gain momentum and move away from the bottom of the table.

Four Points from Two Games Give Newcastle the Edge over Bournemouth

Newcastle’s unbeaten start and stronger attacking numbers give them the edge against Bournemouth, but both teams’ early defensive records suggest a competitive contest at St. James’ Park.

Atletico’s Seven Points Test Athletic’s Home Response

Athletic Club seek a home response against unbeaten Atletico Madrid, with the visitors’ form, away record and attacking output giving them the advantage in this La Liga meeting.

Five home goals put Lens in position to strengthen seventh place

Lens look to build on a strong home start when they host Lorient, with F. Thauvin’s three goals and the visitors’ lack of away goals shaping the pre-match outlook.

Monaco’s Six-Point Start Puts PSG’s Four-Point Gap in Focus

PSG’s two draws meet Monaco’s perfect six-point start today, with the result capable of cutting or widening a four-point gap near the top of Ligue 1.

Genoa’s 0 goals meet Como’s four-point start in Serie A Round 3

Genoa’s 0-goal start meets Como’s unbeaten 4-point record today at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, with the table gap and contrasting form setting the agenda.

0 Points After 2 Games: Fiorentina and Torino Search for a Turnaround

Fiorentina and Torino both enter their Serie A meeting without a point, with tactical choices and several absences shaping an important early-season contest at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.