Liverpool had two players sent off in a 4-0 trouncing at Tottenham Hotspur as their early season optimism evaporated in a woeful performance.

Dimitar Berbatov hailed Manchester United’s mental strength on Tuesday after his brace helped the side come from two goals down to beat Blackpool 3-2.

Manchester United, Arsenal, FC Barcelona and AS Roma opened their Champions League campaigns with victories on Wednesday. United won at Sporting Lisbon 1-0 with a goal by…