Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca expressed frustration over his team's packed summer schedule, attributing their inconsistent form and recent 2-2 draw at Qarabag to the demands of the Club World Cup. The result leaves Chelsea 12th in the Champions League table, while Manchester City surged to fourth after Phil Foden's standout performance in a 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund. Newcastle also climbed the standings, with Dan Burn scoring in a 2-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao, helping the team recover from a recent defeat. In other European action, Maccabi Tel Aviv's manager Zarko Lazetic lamented the absence of his club's supporters at Villa Park due to a travel ban, a decision that has sparked political debate. Thursday sees several English clubs, including Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Celtic, Rangers, and Crystal Palace, competing in European tournaments.