Chelsea kicked off their Europa Conference League campaign with a confident 4-2 victory over Gent, highlighting the team's depth as head coach Enzo Maresca made significant changes to the lineup from their previous Premier League match. Christopher Nkunku continued his strong form, scoring one of Chelsea's four goals, while Renato Veiga opened the scoring with his first goal for the club. Despite the absence of key player Cole Palmer, Chelsea's revamped squad showed resilience, with Pedro Neto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall also contributing to the win. Meanwhile, Manchester United managed a dramatic 3-3 draw at Porto in the Europa League, thanks to a late goal from Harry Maguire, easing some pressure off manager Erik ten Hag. In the Championship, Sunderland is set to face Leeds United, with both teams aiming for the top spot, as Sunderland looks to maintain their strong home record.