They don't have bank holidays in near-earth orbit so AC Jimbo, Barry Glendenning, Jacob Steinberg and Rafa Honigstein assembled bright and early for another rip-roaring edition of Football Weekly.
We start with much-improved Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Manchester City, wonder whether Wayne Rooney will hit the Slim Fast during his gash-induced spell on the sidelines and pay some much overdue respect to Everton, who trounced sorry Aston Villa 3-1.
Next we round up all the action from around Europe, including the return of the Bundesliga and a tricky start for Milan as Serie A kicks off, while Sid Lowe tells us about a shock defeat for Real Madrid and why no one wants to swap shirts with Barcelona this season.
Finally, we engage in the great pyjama debate: boxers, nightshirt or in the buff? Your bedroom clothing habits, please – as well as the rest of your feedback – on the blog below.
