The football week from 2 to 9 November 2026 brought big results across Europe, a remarkable Premier League draw and important developments ahead of the next international window. This roundup focuses on completed results and clearly separates upcoming fixtures from matches already played.
Premier League: goals and unexpected outcomes
The most eye-catching result came on Sunday, 8 November, when Manchester United and Aston Villa drew 4–4. Liverpool won 3–1 away at Crystal Palace, Brighton beat Brentford 2–0, Bournemouth won 2–1 at Ipswich and Sunderland defeated Chelsea 1–0. A day earlier, Nottingham Forest beat Manchester City 3–1, while Arsenal edged Hull 1–0. Everton had also started the week with a 1–0 win at Newcastle on 2 November.
The weekend results show how quickly the table can change. Forest’s win over City was particularly significant for the title conversation, while Liverpool’s victory at Palace kept pressure on the leading sides.
Spain, Germany, Italy and France
Real Madrid beat Valencia 3–0 on 7 November. Barcelona defeated Atlético Madrid 2–1 on 8 November. In Germany, Bayern Munich won 2–1 at Mainz, and Bayer Leverkusen beat Cologne by the same score. In Italy, Roma beat Sassuolo 3–0, while AC Milan won 2–1 at Genoa. France also produced important results, including Lille’s 2–1 win at Rennes.
What the results mean
The week produced no single definitive answer to the title races. Instead, it reinforced the importance of squad depth and consistency through a crowded schedule. Teams competing in Europe must balance domestic points with continental commitments, while clubs lower in the table need to turn close matches into points.
What to watch next
The next international window will shift attention to national teams, including AFCON 2027 qualifying matches scheduled for 12–17 November. Domestic leagues resume their races after the break.
Editorial note: Results above refer to matches played within the stated week. Check the linked fixture and results pages for later corrections and full scorecards.
Sources:
The Guardian results, 2 November: https://www.theguardian.com/football/results/2026/Nov/02
The Guardian results, 8 November: https://www.theguardian.com/football/results/2026/Nov/08