LONDON -- Three points from the London Stadium as West Ham held Chelsea to a 0-0 draw to end the Blues' 100 percent start to the season.

1. Chelsea toothless, resurgent West Ham spirited but missing Arnautovic

Chelsea's flawless Premier League start had come as a surprise, not least because of Sarri's admission in August that he expected "problems" in the first half of the campaign. Problems arrived against West Ham, and in the end a draw was the fairest outcome between two teams undermined...

MANCHESTER, England -- It was debatable which was more worrying at Old Trafford on Saturday: Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers or the reasoning Jose Mourinho gave afterwards for the result.

Mourinho has warned repeatedly this could be a "difficult" season, most recently at a news conference on Friday. That came after three straight wins for the first time since April, but Mourinho will feel that at the moment, nothing is straightforward.

There were spells against both...

LIVERPOOL, England -- Three quick thoughts from Liverpool's 3-0 win over Southampton on Saturday afternoon.

1. Liverpool show no signs of complacency as they cruise past Southampton

It was game No. 600 in management for Jurgen Klopp and the Liverpool boss will have had few more straightforward matches than this one.

Liverpool had their sixth-straight Premier League win sewn up at half-time to maintain their flawless start and reclaim top spot from Chelsea.

A Wesley Hoedt own goal after 10 minutes...

MANCHESTER, England -- Three points from Old Trafford as Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.

1. The best and worst of Pogba as United are held

Questions about Paul Pogba have never been about his talent, rather about whether he can do it week after week and whether the moments of brilliance are more frequent than those of frustration.

Against Wolves at Old Trafford on Saturday, he showcased the best of what he brings to this Manchester...

MADRID -- Three points on Real Madrid's 3-0 win vs. Roma in Group G of the UEFA Champions League.

1. Madrid, Bale not ready to be dethroned

Real Madrid have been European champions for the past three seasons, and they don't look ready to be knocked off their perch just yet. Against Roma on Wednesday, the signals were there that they could make a run for an unlikely fourth title in a row.

One person who stands to have a much simpler time recreating the magic of last season's European Champions...

MANCHESTER, England -- Here are three points on Lyon's 2-1 win over Man City in Group F of the UEFA Champions League. 

1. City shocked in UCL opener

The Champions League group stage is often criticised for being too routine for the big boys, but this was an eventful, unpredictable contest that ended with a genuine shock result. Manchester City entered arguably as the favourites to win the entire competition, never mind this game, while Lyon have started poorly in Ligue 1. A comfortable home...