Main news from English football October 1st 2024

On the day when former Red Devil Evra said Ronaldo was 99% on his way back to Man Utd, Man United won the appeal on Bruno Fernandes' red card. Meanwhile Aston Villa were targeting a repeat of 1982 Champions League heroics against Bayern, Emery was keen to show Aston Villa can compete in 'special' Bayern clash, Robertson echoed Alisson’s concern over player welfare. Elsewhere, Arsenal claimed crucial Champions League win over PSG, City kickstarted Champions League campaign with Bratislava rout.