Midday Update: Como seal historic 9-1 win as Carrick's Man Utd future hangs in the balance

In the latest sports update, Como spark a Champions League sensation with a stunning 9-1 victory, while Manchester City edge a five-goal thriller 3-2. Meanwhile, Michael Carrick faces the sack at Manchester United and Jack Grealish is disciplined at Everton.

Champions League: Como seal historic 9-1 rout as Man City edge thriller

Newcomers Como, managed by Cesc Fabregas, demolished Lens 9-1 to equal the record for the biggest winning margin of 8 goals in the Champions League.

Striker Anastasios Douvikas netted a hat-trick in the 7th, 32nd, and 57th minutes to climb to the top of the goalscoring charts with 6 goals.

Manchester City defeated RB Leipzig 3-2 thanks to a decisive strike from Erling Haaland, assisted by Elliot Anderson.

The victory lifts both Como and Manchester City to the top of the standings with 9 points after four matches.

Premier League: Carrick on the brink, Grealish disciplined

Manager Michael Carrick is under immense pressure with Manchester United languishing in 17th place in the Premier League table, having registered just 1 win.

Manchester United have lost just 2 in 31 matches hosting Aston Villa at Old Trafford, who boast Nicolas Jackson with 8 goals.

Manager David Moyes has dropped Jack Grealish for the fourth consecutive match at Everton following a serious breach of discipline.

Despite the 31-year-old midfielder's absence, Everton have marched on, securing a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United and a 1-0 win courtesy of Tyrique George, valued at £24m.

La Liga: Fixtures to go ahead as Sevilla face Alavés

La Liga chiefs have decided against postponing the entire round of fixtures after Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel tragically passed away aged 30 following a cardiac arrest on 3 November.

Only fixtures involving Tenerife, Andorra, and Castellón have been postponed, with all other matches set to go ahead preceded by a minute's silence.

The early Matchday 12 clash between Sevilla (currently 6th on 14 points) and Deportivo Alavés (11th on 11 points) sees both sides hit by severe injury crises.

Sevilla are without Miguel Sierra, Marcao, and Manu Bueno, while Deportivo Alavés miss Facundo Garcés and Mikel Rodríguez through injury.