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Arsenal step into this weekend knowing the margin for error has disappeared. Winless in two of their last three Premier League games and coming off a frustrating defeat to Aston Villa, the pressure has tightened at the top. Manchester City’s comfortable 3–0 win over Sunderland has only added urgency, as they are now just two points behind in second place, leaving Arsenal in a position where three points are not optional but essential. Injuries complicate the picture. Gabriel

Chelsea’s Champions League evening in Bergamo ended in disappointment as Atalanta came from behind to win 2–1, overturning João Pedro’s first-half opener with a dominant second-half display. The result extends Chelsea’s poor away form in Europe, following a draw at Qarabag and defeat at Bayern, and raises further concerns over their control and resilience on the road. Atalanta lined up under Raffaele Palladino in a 3-4-2-1 shape, with Carnesecchi in goal, a back three of Koss

A routine 3–0 win for Tottenham over Slavia Prague In the champions league means it’s now back-to-back victories for Thomas Frank’s side, following their triumph over Brentford at the weekend. The match featured two penalties and an own goal, with Slavia Prague’s defensive mistakes proving costly as Spurs capitalised. The highlight for Tottenham fans was new signing Xavi Simons scoring his first goal for the club, converting the second spot-kick to make it 3–0. Mohammed Kudus