Man City's fourth straight loss shows the reality that they're not close to where they need to be. PLUS: Real Madrid suffer another critical injury. Here's the first batch of Monday Musings.

City’s interest in Valverde arises at a crucial juncture. Rodri’s absence has exposed weaknesses in City’s midfield structure, impacting their recent form. Guardiola’s side has struggled, losing four consecutive matches for the first time in his tenure,

Liverpool were dealt a serious blow on Saturday night when Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered a hamstring injury in the Premier League game against Aston Villa. With matches against Real Madrid in the