Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe are all scoring at better than a goal-a-game rates in a blistering start to the season from Europe's top three marksmen.
Liverpool slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat for the first time in 11 years as Manchester United won 2-1 on Sunday to end their near decade-long wait for victory at Anfield.
Ange Postecoglou's reign as Nottingham Forest manager was ended after a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday as Arsenal remained on top thanks to Leandro Trossard's winner at Fulham.
Liverpool will be desperate to recapture their spark against bitter rivals Manchester United this weekend but Ruben Amorim's men will harbour hopes of pinching a rare win at Anfield.
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca was given a one-match touchline ban on Wednesday for dissent and over-celebrating a last-gasp goal in a 2-1 Premier League win over Liverpool on October 4.
Jamaica beat Bermuda 4-0 on Tuesday to seize the lead in Group B of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying as Curacao slipped to second after a 1-1 home draw against Trinidad and Tobago.
Thomas Tuchel has completed his first task as England manager with ease as the Three Lions became the first European side to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.
Haji Wright scored two goals and the United States defeated Australia 2-1 on Tuesday, snapping the Socceroos' 12-match unbeaten streak in an international football friendly at Denver.
