Champions League is fertile ground for new managers – but knowhow could be key later on

Luis Enrique, Vincent Kompany and Mikel Arteta are among the favourites to lead their sides to victory, but more recent appointments should not be counted out

No major World Cup regrets, says Tony Popovic, despite shootout heartbreak

In his first appearance in front of the media since the last-32 defeat to Egypt the coach, whose tactics elicited some criticism, insists he would not have done anything different

Maresca eyes rest for busy dad Haaland as Manchester City prepare for Porto

Manchester City’s manager, Enzo Maresca, said Erling Haaland is a ‘complete’ person since the birth of his son and would soon need rest after a busy summer

Emery ready to ignite Aston Villa’s season at Club Brugge after familiar slow start

Manager remains calm despite his side taking one point and scoring no goals in opening three Premier League games

‘Safety, security and service’: behind the scenes with police at Arsenal v Chelsea

Facial recognition and spotters part of operation at Emirates that involved dozen incidents and two arrests

Mauricio Pochettino wants the US to become ‘one of the most powerful countries in soccer’

As he prepares for the upcoming international window, the US head coach spoke about Folarin Balogun, the LA Olympics and dual national players

Chelsea’s midfield a headache for Alonso after Arsenal press advantage

There was a gulf between the teams in the middle of the park, with Moisés Caicedo’s absence hurting the visitors

Big day for Ødegaard with balaclavas, Basques and a boot to the head in north London

In today’s Football Daily: An Arsenal that does not rely on set-pieces?

Fitter, happier, more productive: Arsenal could hardly have started the season better

It’s still very early but Mikel Arteta’s side are playing with an authority and freshness that eluded them at times last season

Serie A’s hierarchy takes shape after wild night in Milan and flat draw in Turin

Inter’s victory over Napoli had the feel of a title race classic, while Juventus and Milan exposed familiar shortcomings despite their summer spending

Aubameyang rolls back years as revamped ‘Super Dépor’ return to La Liga in style

Two assists and the winner for Deportivo A Coruña leave Gabonese striker with one club record and eyeing another

Karius keeps Kane at bay as Schalke nullify Bayern Munich on Neuer’s return

The often-derided Loris Karius upstaged Manuel Neuer as Schalke held Bayern to a rare goalless draw in a tale of two goalkeepers in Gelsenkirchen

WSL talking points: Palace result in doubt after substitution nightmare, while Arsenal signings shine

Promoted side’s thrilling win may be overturned after they used four substitution windows, while Georgia Stanway shows the way for Gunners

‘Relief’ of Premier League title has given Arsenal confidence, says David Raya

David Raya says Arsenal are playing with greater confidence after the ‘relief’ of winning the Premier League

CBS’s Champions League studio panel are back and ready to irritate each other

Kate Scott, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards discuss their oft-viral approach to covering soccer for a US audience