Man City's fourth straight loss shows the reality that they're not close to where they need to be. PLUS: Real Madrid suffer another critical injury. Here's the first batch of Monday Musings.

Liverpool have reportedly contacted Aurelien Tchouameni's representatives to gauge his interest in joining them from Real Madrid. The Reds tried to sign him before he arrived in the Spanish capital and were linked with a renewed pursuit in the summer.

European heavyweights Real Madrid and Manchester City suffered big defeats in the Champions League. Defending champion Madrid was humbled