The Latest Breaking News from Villarreal

Paris (AFP) - Premier League heavyweights Manchester United and Arsenal begin as the leading contenders for this season's Europa League, although Jose Mourinho's Roma are eyeing back-to-back continental titles after claiming the inaugural Europa Conference League earlier this year.

Spurs have seen a number of players depart the club this summer after falling out of favour under the Italian since he took over, with one in particular making a huge impact this season

Newcastle United thought they could claim psychological advantage over Liverpool in Premier League showdown

Frank Lampard's pursuit of new attacking reinforcements continues and a deal for Villarreal forward Samuel Chukwueze could be on

Atletico Madrid sit sixth in La Liga standings on six points, three behind leaders Real Madrid and Betis and one adrift of Barcelona, Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao

Real Madrid sit top of the table on nine points, level with Real Betis, with Barcelona and Villarreal behind on seven points, trailed by Osasuna and Real Sociedad on six

United are back in the Europa League after being defeated in the final by Villarreal two seasons ago

The Edinburgh side dropped down to UEFA's third tier competition but could still land some tasty ties in the draw in Turkey.

Madrid (AFP) - La Liga's third round, the last before the transfer window shuts, kicks off on Friday with a showdown of perfect teams as fourth-place Osasuna visit third-place Betis.