headlined by Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain avoiding a humiliating early exit and Liverpool holding onto the spot in the standings despite a loss to PSV. Here are the highlights from Matchday 8 of the Champions League: Barcelona

Former Arsenal strikers Danny Welbeck and Eddie Nketiah gave their old club a boost on Saturday with decisive goals against Chelsea and Liverpool.Photo by Clive Mason/Getty ImagesWith Arsenal not in

Meanwhile, the Gunners must avoid an EFL Cup upset against Port Vale on Wednesday, 24 September, as Liverpool’s strong start to the top-flight season has already reduced Arteta’s chances of winning silverware, for the first time since their FA Cup triumph in 2020, this season.

Alexander Isak scored his first Liverpool goal, Hugo Ekitike was sent off and teenage defender Giovanni Leoni suffered a worrying injury as Arne Slot’s side won a dramatic and damaging tie against Southampton in the Carabao Cup third round.

Jose Mourinho was grateful for the warm reception he received from Chelsea fans but made it clear that it was no consolation after Benfica's Champions League defeat at Stamford Bridge. The Portuguese walked back into the stadium that made him a legend and was met with a roar only reserved for serial champions.