Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has insisted that Internazionale are still title favourites in Italy, despite some big spending by their rivals.

No-one expected Hoffenheim to be on top of the Bundesliga after two rounds, but Bayer Leverkusen will provide stiff opposition on the weekend.

Long seen as a nursery for the continent's bigger clubs, Ajax are determined to take the Dutch title again after three disappointing seasons.

New Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has no experience handling big-name players, but the squad at his disposal will certainly make matters easier.

Arsenal's troops responded to their manager's ire by delivering in midweek, and Arsene Wenger wants more of the same against Newcastle.

Despite the absence of two key players, French champions Lyon go into this weekend's derby against Saint Etienne with considerable confidence.

AC Milan hope Kaka, Alexandre Pato and Ronaldinho can emulate their legendary Swedish and Dutch triumvirates and help them to glory.

Despite a difficult start to Everton's campaign, manager David Moyes looks likely to secure several new players before the transfer window ends.

Blackburn Rovers manager Paul Ince is relishing his side's trip to West Ham United, whose fans are sure to give their former midfielder a hard time.

They failed to land Cristiano Ronaldo, and now Real Madrid face a tricky title defence in which they must rely on a distinguished but aging front pair.