Hugo Ekitike's steady rise on the international stage continued at the weekend as the Liverpool striker earned another start for France, featuring in a 3-1 win over Azerbaijan in Baku.
Chelsea have moved into the final stretch of November with renewed optimism as several key players edge closer to first-team action after a bruising period of injuries.
Tottenham's preparations for next weekend's north London derby have been disrupted yet again, with midfielder Pape Matar Sarr emerging as the latest addition to the club's escalating injury list.
Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate has dismissed claims that he has been presented with a fresh contract extension, amid ongoing interest from Real Madrid.
Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson has singled out one "outstanding" signing while noting encouraging signs under head coach Ruben Amorim.
Arsenal's preparations for a crucial run of fixtures have been unsettled after defender Gabriel Magalhaes suffered a groin injury while on international duty with Brazil.