Football Digest: Bayern Munich hit by injury crisis as Athletic Club edge Basque derby thriller

Today's football digest is headlined by Athletic Club's dramatic 2-1 victory in the Basque derby. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich face a severe injury crisis ahead of their Champions League showdown, while Arsenal sweat over Eberechi Eze's fitness.

La Liga: Basque Derby Drama

Athletic Club secured a breathless 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad in the 198th Basque derby at a rocking San Mamés.

Forward Iñaki Williams opened the scoring in the 14th minute, before Alex Berenguer sealed the win with a controversial penalty in stoppage time (45+2').

Despite registering just 38% possession, Athletic Club held onto their lead to climb to 7th in the table with 15 points.

Champions League: Injury Crisis Ahead of European Showdowns

Bayern Munich have suffered a massive blow with Michael Olise a major doubt, while Serge Gnabry is ruled out for four to six weeks with an injury.

Manager Mikel Arteta is sweating over the fitness of Eberechi Eze ahead of their Matchday 4 league phase clash against Slavia Prague.

Galatasaray are targeting a 5th consecutive victory as they host unbeaten Stuttgart on home turf.

Premier League: Newcastle Set for Everton Clash

Matthias Jaissle's Newcastle United are desperate to arrest a slump in form after losing three of their last four matches in all competitions.

Everton, under the stewardship of David Moyes, present a formidable challenge having lost just two matches so far this season.

Head-to-head history favours the visitors, with Everton winning three, drawing two, and losing just one of their last six meetings with Newcastle.