Odegaard seals Napoli win
Arsenal began their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 victory at Napoli on 9 September 2026. Martin Ødegaard’s strike in the 75th minute proved decisive after the Gunners dominated possession and created several chances; the win gives Arteta’s side an opening night advantage in Group stage play.
Source: Sky Sports
Mac Allister winner at Anfield
Liverpool produced a comeback to beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 at Anfield on 9 September 2026 in their Champions League opener. Marcos Llorente’s early strike was cancelled out by Dominik Szoboszlai before Alexis Mac Allister’s 50th-minute effort secured three points for the Reds in a lively night at Anfield.
Source: Liverpool FC
Blues’ six-goal cup comeback
Chelsea overturned a 0-2 deficit to beat Leeds United 6-3 in the Carabao Cup third round at Stamford Bridge on 9 September 2026. Cole Palmer scored twice (including a penalty) and Morgan Rogers was central to the turnaround as Xabi Alonso’s side netted six second-half goals to progress to round four.
Source: Chelsea FC
KMI panel publishes Round 2 review
The Premier League’s Key Match Incident panel published its Match Round 2 findings on 9 September 2026: across Round 2 there were 21 referee KMIs, the panel judged 76% of on-field decisions correct and, after VAR intervention, 90% correct; it recorded two correct VAR overturns and one missed VAR intervention.
Source: Premier League
Senesi’s defensive fantasy value
A Premier League Fantasy feature published 9 September 2026 highlighted the ‘defensive contribution’ metric and noted Tottenham centre-back Marcos Senesi earned 50 defensive-contribution points last season. The piece underlines Senesi’s appeal for FPL owners as a high-value defensive performer heading into 2026/27.
Source: Premier League
Bruno named United captain
The Premier League’s club captains list, published 9 September 2026, confirms Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United’s captain for the 2026/27 campaign. The round-up names the 20 skippers across the division as clubs settle leadership ahead of the early-season fixtures and European ties.
Source: Premier League