Player ratings

Liverpool player ratings vs Everton: Alexander Isak, get used to the bench! Hugo Ekitike maintains red-hot form as relentless Ryan Gravenberch shows he can do it all

Liverpool's £125 million recruit was outshone by his fellow forward as the Reds claimed a 2-1 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby. Alexander Isak had to make do with a spot on the bench and, for the time being, he may have to play second fiddle to the on-fire Hugo Ekitike, who found the back of the net once again.

Newcastle player ratings vs Barcelona: Marcus Rashford shows Magpies' wasteful forwards how it's done! Eddie Howe's men punished for failing to take their chances against clinical Catalans

Newcastle United promised so much on their return to the Champions League but Marcus Rashford's moments of magic secured Barcelona a hard-fought 2-1 win. Eddie Howe's team got their tactics spot on for the majority of the contest but the Catalan outfit had that extra bit of quality, despite Anthony Gordon's late consolation strike.

Newcastle United Player Ratings vs. Barcelona: Analyzing Rashford’s Efficiency as Howe’s Side Struggles with Missed Opportunities Against the Clinical Catalans

In a thrilling Champions League showdown, Newcastle United dazzled on their return but succumbed 2-1 to Barcelona courtesy of Marcus Rashford's stunning brilliance. Eddie Howe's tactics shone for most of the match, yet the Catalans' clinical edge triumphed, even with Anthony Gordon's late strike

Man City player ratings vs Napoli: Jeremy Doku dazzles as Phil Foden continues renaissance while Erling Haaland scores AGAIN in battling win over 10-man Serie A giants

Manchester City opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win over 10-man Napoli on Thursday. Despite dominating the ball in the early stages, the visitors quickly became content to sit in a low block, soaking up City pressure before looking to hit on the counter. After a long range effort from Tijani Reijnders stung the gloves of Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, Gianluigi Donnarumma was called into action to stop a Sam Beukema header from a Napoli corner.