Dagenham & Redbridge, a team in England's fifth tier, became the target of an investment plan to make them the most famous club for Arabs, but the partnership fell apart in just five days due to controversy over the conflict between Israel and Hamas, a toxic fans' forum, and the removal of a director accused of being antisemitic. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is facing a challenging season and is under pressure to secure a top-five finish to qualify for the Champions League. The battle for supremacy in English football is between Manchester United and Liverpool, with United currently holding 20 top-flight titles and Liverpool set to claim their 20th soon. Madonna attended a Chelsea game, sparking interest in the dour match against Legia Warsaw in the Conference League.