Tottenham’s fight to avoid relegation remains the standout story after West Ham’s 4-0 win over Wolves pushed Spurs into the drop zone. Taty Castellanos and Konstantinos Mavropanos each scored twice as West Ham climbed out of the relegation zone. Roberto De Zerbi, preparing for his first game as Tottenham manager, said he has begun individual meetings, does not want to confuse players with tactics, and demands courage. He also said he is not better than Thomas Frank or Igor Tudor.

In Italy, Roma beat Pisa 3-0 with Donyell Malen scoring a hat-trick. Gian Piero Gasperini said Roma signed only one player he specifically requested, while Malen’s move from Aston Villa was a stroke of luck. After the match, Gasperini dismissed suggestions of friction with Claudio Ranieri and described Malen as extraordinary. Malen said he was proud of comparisons with Gabriel Batistuta.

Juventus made a major off-field move by extending Luciano Spalletti’s contract until 2028. The new deal rules out a return to the Italy national team. Juventus CEO Damien Comolli said it was immediately clear Spalletti was the right person for the club.

Inter have been hit by an injury setback after confirming Lautaro Martinez has a muscle strain in the soleus of his left leg. Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior said Enzo Fernandez remains unavailable for the home match against Manchester City despite a recent apology. Rosenior said obstacles remain after Fernandez crossed a line, and that the matter will be addressed in a serious meeting.