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Football Tracker: AC Milan beat Napoli to go top of Serie A, Betis defeat Osasuna

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AC Milan are hosting Napoli this evening in Serie A
AC Milan are hosting Napoli this evening in Serie APIERO CRUCIATTI / AFP / Flashscore

It's another huge weekend of football across Europe with a mouthwatering host of fixtures to enjoy. Follow it all live with Flashscore's Football Tracker.

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Sunday, September 28th

23:02 CET - Real Betis have moved up to sixth in LaLiga after claiming a fairly routine 2-0 victory over Osasuna this evening.

Check out the full match report here.

22:45 CET - It's all over in Milan and Massimiliano Allegri's side have held firm under plenty of late Napoli pressure to secure a huge 2-1 victory, moving to the top of Serie A in the process.

Read the full match report here.

Match stats
Match statsOpta by StatsPerform

22:09 CET - Napoli are right back in it at the San Siro! Pervis Estupinan has seen red for a cynical last-man challenge in the box, allowing Kevin De Bruyne to convert the resulting spot-kick. Game on...

21:52 CET - Elsewhere, Real Betis are 2-0 in front at home to Osasuna in LaLiga thanks to goals from Abde Ezzalzouli and Cucho Hernandez, while 10-man Lens are holding firm at Rennes in Ligue 1.

21:35 CET - Having set up AC Milan's first goal, Christian Pulisic has scored a second for the Rossoneri, as Massimiliano Allegri's side lead reigning Serie A champions Napoli by two goals at the break.

Match stats
Match statsOpta by StatsPerform

20:54 CET - What a start for the hosts! Alexis Saelemaekers has scored with a close-range finish at the back post to give AC Milan the lead inside just three minutes.

20:47 CET - It’s time for the game of the weekend in Serie A! AC Milan vs Napoli is now underway, you can follow it live via the link above.

20:28 CET - Barcelona have come back to down Real Sociedad 2-1 in LaLiga, thanks to goals from Jules Kounde and Robert Lewandowski, who was set up magnificently by the returning Lamine Yamal.

Key match stats
Key match statsOpta by StatsPerform

The win, coupled with Real Madrid’s loss in the derby yesterday, sees the Catalans move to the top of the table. With six wins and one draw, they are yet to lose this season in the league or in any competition. Imperious from the champions.

Barcelona are top of LaLiga
Barcelona are top of LaLigaFlashscore

19:58 CET - Lecce have scored a last-gasp equaliser to draw 2-2 with Bologna in Serie A and record just their second point of the campaign. Scenes!

Next up in Italy, it's the big one of the day, as AC Milan host the reigning champions Napoli at the San Siro from 20:45 CET. 

You can see how the teams will line up for that blockbuster below, and follow the match live here. 

Starting lineups for Milan vs Napoli
Starting lineups for Milan vs NapoliFlashscore

19:32 CET - They've done it! Arsenal have beaten Newcastle 2-1, thanks to goals in the 84th and 96th minutes!

Arsenal left it very late at St. James' Park
Arsenal left it very late at St. James' ParkFlashscore

What a win for Mikel Arteta's side. They were trailing for most of the match, but found a way back and dug out a potentially vital victory. The stuff of champions? We'll see!

19:30 CET - Gabriel has scored for Arsenal at the very death!!! And of course, it's a set-piece goal for the Gunners, with the Brazilian rising highest from a corner to head home and surely seal the win!

19:28 CET - Moving over to Germany briefly, Stuttgart have earned a 2-1 win away at FC Koln to move up into the Bundesliga's top five.

19:21 CET - Barcelona are back on level terms with Real Sociedad at the break, it’s 1-1, thanks to a Jules Kounde equaliser late in the half.

First-half stats
First-half statsOpta by StatsPerform

19:17 CET - Arsenal have drawn level with Newcastle late on! Mikel Merino got the goal for the Gunners, which looks to have saved them from defeat... Can they go on and get more than a draw?!

19:13 CET - Three matches have wrapped up just now in Ligue 1, with Lyon getting another important win to keep pace with PSG at the top of the table.

You can catch up on the results via the links below:

Lille 0-1 Lyon

Angers 0-2 Brest

Metz 0-0 Le Havre

Lyon are sitting pretty in Ligue 1
Lyon are sitting pretty in Ligue 1Flashscore

19:03 CET - Real Sociedad have taken a shock lead over Barcelona through Alvaro Odriozola! The Catalans have had over 80 per cent of the ball, but they trail 1-0.

18:52 CET - At half-time in Serie A, Lecce and Bologna are locked up at 1-1. You can follow the rest of that match here. 

The main event in Italy is to come later, however, as AC Milan host Napoli at 20:45 CET! Stay tuned for that blockbuster clash.

18:33 CET - Barcelona's match with Real Sociedad is now underway - you can follow that with our live audio commentary here.

18:22 CET - At the break at St. James’ Park, Nick Woltemade’s goal is the difference between the sides, Newcastle lead Arsenal 1-0. Check out the key stats from the first half below.

First-half stats
First-half statsOpta by StatsPerform

18:15 CET - Elche are fourth in LaLiga!!! The newly promoted side have beaten Celta Vigo 2-1 to continue their barely believable start to the campaign. After seven matches, they have yet to taste defeat!

Match Momentum
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18:05 CET - Nick Woltemade has headed Newcastle into the lead against Arsenal!

The Gunners fans will be fuming with their side dominating the half so far, but you have to take your chances, and that's exactly what the big German has done. 1-0 to the Magpies.

Woltemade's goal for Newcastle
Woltemade's goal for NewcastleOpta by StatsPerform / Stu Forster / Getty Images via AFP

18:05 CET - It's half-time in the late afternoon kick-offs in France. At the break, Lyon are leading Lille 1-0.

Catch up on the other scores in Ligue 1 here.

17:30 CET - In an hour in LaLiga, Barcelona are hosting Real Sociedad at the Olympic stadium, as they wait for the Camp Nou to be ready.

The teams are in, with the headline news being that Lamine Yamal is back for Barca, but on the bench. 19-year-old Roony Bardghji and 17-year-old Pedro Fernandez both start for the Blaugrana!

Starting lineups (Barcelona vs Real Sociedad)
Starting lineups (Barcelona vs Real Sociedad)Flashscore

17:20 CET - We are about 10 minutes from kick-off at St. James' Park for Newcastle vs Arsenal - you can follow the game with our live audio commentary via the link above!

17:00 CET - Aston Villa have won for the first time in the Premier League this season, thanks to a 3-1 victory over Fulham. 

Unai Emery will let out a sigh of relief, no doubt, as his troops finally seemed to click. The Villans have climbed out of the bottom three with the points gained.

16:56 CET - Roma have beaten Verona 2-0 in Serie A to move up to second in the standings, for the time being at least. It’s been a strong start for Gian Piero Gasperini at the helm.

Key match stats from Roma vs Verona
Key match stats from Roma vs VeronaOpta by StatsPerform

On the other hand, Fiorentina have dropped points yet again, drawing 0-0 at Pisa. La Viola still haven't won this season in the league.

16:25 CET - The main event in the Premier League today is Newcastle vs Arsenal from 17:30 CET. The team sheets are in; you can see who's starting below.

The big news is that Eberechi Eze has been picked for the Gunners, in what appears to be a midfield role.

The last three meetings between the sides at St. James' Park have all gone the way of the hosts... Can Arsenal reverse that record today?

Starting XIs (Newcastle vs Arsenal)
Starting XIs (Newcastle vs Arsenal)Flashscore

16:16 CET - Aston Villa have come out flying in the second half, scoring twice in two minutes to take a 3-1 lead over Fulham! John McGinn and Emi Buendia got the goals.

15:58 CET - Sevilla have scored late on to snatch a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano away from home.

Nigerian Akor Adams netted the decisive goal for the Andalusians, who have now notched three wins in the league this season and go up to eighth in the standings.

Next up in LaLiga, Elche host Celta Vigo - the newly promoted side would burst into the top four with a win over their Galician visitors.

15:53 CET - At half-time in Birmingham, Aston Villa and Fulham are locked at 1-1.

Down in Italy, Roma lead Verona 1-0, while it’s goalless between Pisa and Fiorentina.

15:40 CET - Aston Villa are back on level terms after Ollie Watkins acrobatically finished with a sublime lob to make it 1-1. Game on!

Watkins has thus ended a run of 700 minutes without scoring in the Premier League.

15:20 CET - After 20 minutes at Villa Park, it's Fulham ahead (1-0) thanks to a goal from Raul Jimenez!

Work to do then for Unai Emery's men, who, remember, haven't won a game in the Premier League yet this season...

14:49 CET - All square at the break between Rayo Vallecano and Sevilla, with the hosts having the better of it, even though neither side are yet to create a really good chance.

Will that change in the second half?

Rayo Vallecano - Sevilla match stats
Rayo Vallecano - Sevilla match statsOpta by StatsPerform

14:33 CET - The Serie A games are coming thick and fast this afternoon with two more kicking off in less than half an hour.

Roma face Verona in the Italian capital, whilst Pisa host Fiorentina in what is a bit of a local derby, with both sides looking to kick-start their campaign.

Follow both right here.

14:25 CET - It is a second win of the season for Sassuolo, who have seen off Udinese 3-1 with two early goals and another late to secure all three points.

Read the report now.

Sassuolo - Udinese match stats
Sassuolo - Udinese match statsOpta by StatsPerform

14:13 CET - It's looking good for Sassuolo this afternoon, as they have restored their two-goal advantage over Udinese, with Edoardo Iannoni putting them clear once again with 10 minutes to go.

14:09 CET - We also have a 15:00 CET kick-off in Ligue 1, as Paris FC face a tough trip to Nice. Both sides have two wins and three losses from their opening five games, so expect a tight clash between the pair.

Follow it right here.

Nice - Paris FC lineups
Nice - Paris FC lineupsFlashscore

13:52 CET - Back to Serie A, where Udinese have pulled one back against Sassuolo.

English forward Keinan Davis has the goal and we still have 30 minutes to go in this one - game on!

13:46 CET - Our first Premier League game of the day sees Aston Villa - still looking for their first league win of the campaign - welcome Fulham to Villa Park from 15:00 CET.

Unai Emery's men did pick up a win in midweek against Bologna, but they will be desperate to get all three points today.

Find out if they can from 15:00 CET with our live audio commentary.

Aston Villa - Fulham lineups
Aston Villa - Fulham lineupsFlashscore

13:21 CET - A great first half from Sassuolo sees them 2-0 up against Udinese, who have now conceded four first-half goals in five games. Only Torino (5) have conceded more in the Serie A this season.

Sassuolo - Udinese match stats
Sassuolo - Udinese match statsOpta by StatsPerform

13:00 CET - As VAR rules out a penalty for Udinese, let's head to LaLiga where Rayo Vallecano host Sevilla from 14:00 CET. Only a hat-trick from Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez denied Rayo points in midweek, and they look like a side building momentum this season.

Follow the game right here.

Rayo Vallecano - Sevilla lineups
Rayo Vallecano - Sevilla lineupsFlashscore

12:44 CET - It's 2-0 in a flash for Sassuolo! Ismael Kone adds a second for the hosts four minutes after the opener. What a start!

12:41 CET - It's been a tough start to the season for Sassuolo, but they have an early lead against Udinese as Armand Lauriente gets his first goal of the season.

12:03 CET - Our first match of the day comes in Serie A, with ninth-placed Udinese taking on Sassuolo.

The Bianconeri are unbeaten in the last seven away head-to-heads (W3, D4), while the Neroverdi have lost four of their opening five league matches this campaign.

Follow the game from 12:30 CET here.

Starting lineups
Starting lineupsFlashscore

11:35 CET - Good morning and welcome back to our Football Tracker as we look ahead to a fascinating day around Europe's top leagues!

There are a couple of huge matches to look forward to later, with Newcastle hosting Arsenal in the Premier League and last year's Serie A winners Napoli travelling to AC Milan.

Elsewhere, Barcelona take on Real Sociedad as Hansi Flick's side look to reclaim top spot in LaLiga, while Roma, Lyon and Aston Villa also take to the field throughout the day.

Here are today's standout matches:

Roma vs Verona - 15:00 CET

Aston Villa vs Fulham - 15:00 CET

Lille vs Lyon - 17:15 CET

Newcastle vs Arsenal - 17:30 CET

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad - 17:30 CET

AC Milan vs Napoli - 20:45 CET

 

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