Summary

  • Man City have scored 22 goals in past five games

  • Aguero, Lukaku, Morata among Europe's top scorers

  • Mourinho will face no action after sending off at Southampton

  • We are still here - Klopp

  1. Goodbyepublished at 14:20 BST 25 September 2017

    Arsenal fansImage source, Getty Images

    That is your lot.

    Don't be sad, we are back later on Monday as Arsenal face West Brom in the Premier League.

    Until then.

  2. Fellaini out of CSKA tiepublished at 14:15 BST 25 September 2017

    CSKA Moscow v Man Utd (Wed:

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport

    Marouane FellainiImage source, Getty Images

    Marouane Fellaini has been ruled out of Manchester United's Champions League game against CSKA Moscow on Wednesday.

    The Belgium midfielder was not in the squad that left Manchester this afternoon, having failed to recover from the ankle injury he sustained in Saturday's Premier League game at Southampton.

    TV replays showed Saints striker Shane Long catching the former Everton man from behind, having got nowhere near the ball with his second-half challenge.

    Senior United sources are understood to be furious at the tackle and the feeling at Old Trafford is that if Fellaini had been the transgressor, referee Craig Pawson would have taken action.

    It is not known how long Fellaini will be out for.

  3. 'Jesus so important'published at 14:12 BST 25 September 2017

    Manchester City v Shakhtar Donetsk (Tues, 19:45 BST)

    Manchester City

    And lastly from Manchester City...

    Manager Pep Guardiola is pleased with the impact of Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus.

    Speaking ahead of the Champions League tie with Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday, he said:

    "On and off the pitch. I am delighted with him. He helps Sergio score, helps our pressing and dynamic. He is so important."

    Manchester City manager Pep GuardiolaImage source, Getty Images
  4. Gundogan trainedpublished at 14:10 BST 25 September 2017

    Man City v Shakhtar Donetsk (Tues, 19:45 BST)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City midfielder Ilkay GundoganImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said midfielder Ilkay Gundogan did some light training on Sunday ahead of their Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.

    He said: "Gundogan yesterday trained for part. He just played with the ball. Vincent Kompany is not ready for tomorrow."

  5. 'Shakhtar deserve credit'published at 14:03 BST 25 September 2017

    Man City v Shakhtar Donetsk (Tues, 19:45 BST)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is certainly not underestimating their Champions League opponents Shakhtar Donetsk ahead of Tuesday's group game.

    He said: "Every time I play Shakhtar, I have the same feeling. When I faced them first time my team went to see them and came back and said ‘wow’.

    "Against Monaco, in 180 minutes we are out because we played bad for 45 minutes. Shakhtar deserve all my credit."

  6. 'We want De Bruyne to stay'published at 13:57 BST 25 September 2017

    Man City v Shakhtar Donetsk (Tues, 19:45 BST)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City's Belgian forward Kevin De BruyneImage source, Getty Images

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he wants forward Kevin De Bruyne to sign a new contract at the Etihad stadium.

    Asked about a potential new deal for the Belgian he said: "I think so, yeah. The transfer window is closed but we are still working. We want Kevin to stay as long as possible."

  7. Facing Aguero was 'a nightmare'published at 13:54 BST 25 September 2017

    Man City v Shakhtar Donetsk (Tue: 19:45 BST)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is glad he no longer has to try and stop Sergio Aguero.

    The England right-back, 27, joined Pep Guardiola's City for £50m in the summer and is relieved to be on the same team as the Argentina striker.

    He said: "To play against Aguero is a nightmare. I have faced him numerous times and he always seemed to score.

    "To play with him now is a big bonus. He is a quality player. Around the dressing room he helps the younger lads - we can lean on him. "

    Kyle Walker (left) vies for the ball with Sergio Aguero while he was a Tottenham player.Image source, Getty Images
  8. #Bantz with Benjypublished at 13:51 BST 25 September 2017

    Man City v Shakhtar Donetsk (Tue: 19:45 BST)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City defender Kyle Walker says he is enjoying the camaraderie at the Etihad - particularly winding up summer signing Benjamin Mendy.

    "I like a bit of banter with Mendy, but he started it. He came for me, as soon as he got nutmegged, I was on it.

    "He is relentless."

    Walker was nutmegged against Crystal Palace on Saturday and Mendy asked his Twitter followers to upload a video of it.

  9. 'Joy to play with De Bruyne'published at 13:47 BST 25 September 2017

    Man City v Shakhtar Donetsk (Tue: 19:45 BST)

    Manchester City defender Kyle WalkerImage source, Getty Images

    Manchester City and England defender Kyle Walker is enjoying linking up with forward Kevin de Bruyne at the Etihad.

    The Belgian has provided four assists and scored once so far this season.

    Walker said: "It's a joy to play with De Bruyne and I can learn from him. I want to provide the outlet ball, to get round the outside."

  10. Consistency the keypublished at 13:45 BST 25 September 2017

    Man City v Shakhtar Donetsk (Tue: 19:45 BST)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City full-back Kyle Walker is feeling bullish ahead of his side's Champions League tie against Shakhtar Donetsk.

    The Englishman said: "It is about consistency. We need to play at the level we are playing at and we won’t play too many who can cause us a problem."

  11. Guardiola and Walker in positionpublished at 13:42 BST 25 September 2017

    Man City v Shakhtar Donetsk (Tue: 19:45 BST)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and summer signing Kyle Walker will be answering questions from the media during the imminent press conference ahead of their Champions League game on Tuesday against Shakhtar Donetsk.

  12. West Brom trio get call-upspublished at 13:40 BST 25 September 2017

    West Bromwich Albion

    West Brom defender Gareth McAuleyImage source, Getty Images

    West Bromwich veteran Gareth McAuley is back in the Northern Ireland squad for the first time since he was injured on international duty in June.

    McAuley, 37, returns for next month’s World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Norway. Roy Carroll and Jonny Evans also make the cut for Michael O'Neill's squad.

    Team-mates James Morrision and Matt Phillips have also been called up for Scotland.

  13. How much do you know about Barry?published at 13:28 BST 25 September 2017

    Arsenal v West Brom (20:00 BST)

    Gareth BarryImage source, PA

    A 19-year career has seen Gareth Barry move level with Ryan Giggs on 632 Premier League appearances.

    He will break the record when he plays against Arsenal on Monday.

    From starting out in the Aston Villa back three to winning the title with Manchester City, Barry has racked up the miles and the milestones.

    But how well do you know his career?

    Take our quiz and find out

  14. View from the gantrypublished at 13:21 BST 25 September 2017

    Arsenal v West Brom (20:00 BST)

    Jonathan Pearce
    Match of the Day commentator

    "There was far more fuss in the West Midlands about the Eurovision Song Contest won by Dana International in Birmingham that week in 1998 than there was about the Premier League debut in an Aston Villa shirt of 17-year-old Gareth Barry.

    "He wouldn't have wanted headlines. He won't want any hype 19 years later when he breaks the Premier League appearance record. He's old school. That's great.

    "After his debut at Hillsborough he had a drink with his parents, external and talked about the game. He still likes to do that. Sports scientists would frown. That's great too.

    "Always dependable at the very core of his clubs, he's been a delight to commentate on all these years."

  15. Early team newspublished at 13:15 BST 25 September 2017

    Arsenal v West Brom (20:00 BST)

    Alexis SanchezImage source, Getty Images

    Arsenal will be without forward Danny Welbeck, who faces a month out because of a groin injury.

    Mesut Ozil is likely to return after a knee injury, while Theo Walcott should have shaken off the knock he picked up in midweek.

    West Brom's Gareth Barry is set for a record 633rd Premier League appearance.

    Chris Brunt, Nacer Chadli and Oliver Burke will be assessed while Jake Livermore is back in the squad after being given an extended rest.

  16. Another first for Pep?published at 13:07 BST 25 September 2017

    Man City v Shakhtar Donetsk (Tue: 19:45 BST)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport

    After an underwhelming first season at Manchester City, Pep Guardiola seems to have got himself sorted out in the second.

    And it would be a major surprise if Guardiola failed to guide them to another - minor - first tomorrow.

    City take on Ukraine side Shakhtar Donetsk at the Etihad Stadium knowing if they win, it will be the first time in seven attempts they have opened their Champions League campaign with two successive victories.

    Pep - and defender Kyle Walker - are due to face the media shortly.

  17. Can Coutinho light up the Otkrytiye Arena?published at 13:00 BST 25 September 2017

    Spartak Moscow v Liverpool (Tue: 19:45 KO)

    Liverpool

    Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho was back with a bang against Leicester with an assist and a sublime free kick on Saturday, so as recovers full fitness he'll be hoping to have a similar impact against Spartak.

    Reds manager Jurgen Klopp was certainly pleased with the man Liverpool supporters call their 'Little Magician' (even if he still has bridges to mend with fans after his high-profile bid to leave Anfield for Barcelona during the summer).

    Klopp said: "I said it of the first few training days [that] he was really outstanding.

    "OK, then in the first game [it’s about] finding the rhythm and all that stuff, it was not that brilliant like how he usually can be, but now he’s really back and that helps us a lot."

    Liverpool midfielder Philippe CoutinhoImage source, Getty Images
  18. get involved

    Get Involved - who will win the golden boot?published at 12:57 BST 25 September 2017

    #bbcfootball, 81111 (UK only), MOTD Facebook page

    Sadio Mane has to be in with a shout - he is the only Liverpool player who can finish. The way our defence is, we could have golden boot and still finish on negative goal difference..

    Ed in Wirral

  19. Klopp will hope belief keeps flowingpublished at 12:52 BST 25 September 2017

    Leicester 2-3 Liverpool

    Much happier and a thumbs up...

    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was in far more chipper mood after his side's 3-2 win at the King Power Stadium and no wonder; it came after a run of four games without victory.

    Klopp will hope his side take the confidence from that triumph into the tricky environs of their Champions League clash in Moscow on Tuesday.

    If they knew what to expect from Jamie Vardy & Co, then Massimo Carrera's Spartak side could be an altogether more challenging prospect.

    Media caption,

    Leicester 2-3 Liverpool: 'Three points are proof to the public we are still here'

  20. Valencia manager injured celebrating winnerpublished at 12:43 BST 25 September 2017

    Real Sociedad 2-3 Valencia

    MarcelinoImage source, EPA

    Valencia manager Marcelino paid the price for his energetic celebration of striker Simone Zaza's late winner in their 3-2 win, external over Real Sociedad on Sunday.

    The 52-year-old appeared to pull his hamstring as he celebrated the goal which took his unbeaten side up to fourth in La Liga before limping gingerly back to the dugout in obvious pain.

    "I'm a bit older, there are certain situations in which I must control myself," he joked with reporters. "I'm a bit injured but I'd rather be injured myself than have an injured player. I can handle it. I'll try to avoid similar situations in the future."