This week on Sports Illustrated Football Club we break down refereeing chaos in Aston Villa vs Newcastle - offside howlers, missed penalties, a shocking non-red and a handball controversy that reignites the VAR debate.

We head to Serie A for the explosive Derby d’Italia, where Inter vs Juventus delivered goals, drama and a title-race defining decision.

In La Liga, Real Madrid go top after a statement win over Real Sociedad - Trent’s influence, Vinicius unleashed and Barcelona under pressure.

Plus, MLS Power Rankings: MVP picks, Cup favourites, dark horses and Golden Boot predictions as Messi, Son and James Rodríguez headline the new season.

Manchester City scored twice in the final minutes at Anfield to secure a dramatic 2-1 Premier League win over Liverpool. Dominik Szoboszlai’s unstoppable 74th-minute free kick had put the Reds ahead, but Bernardo Silva and an Erling Haaland penalty snatched victory for City. Rayan Cherki thought he’d sealed a late third for City, but a chase from Szoboszlai and Haaland led to a red card for the Hungarian.

Our panel breaks down the tactical shifts, key moments, and what this result means for the Premier League title race.