TOTTENHAM hit the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road. Spurs were reduced to 10 men when Yves Bissouma rather foolishly earned a red card just before half-time. Luton were fortunate not to be two or three goals down by then as Spurs dominated. Thanks to Luton keeper Thomas Kaminski, the scoreline remained blank until the 52^nd minute when Micky van de Ven scored from close range after good work by James Maddison. Luton had their chances but when they did find the net through Tom Lockyer, the goal was ruled out for an infringement. Over at Old Trafford, Manchester United came back from a goal down against Brentford to win 2-1 with two goals from Scott McTominay in added time. He had been on the pitch just three minutes. Chelsea also turned the game around at Burnley, winning 4-1 for their second victory away from home in a week. Everton also found some relief in beating Bournemouth 3-0 at Goodison Park.

Boca Juniors won through to the Copa Libertadores final where they will meet Brazilian side Fluminens on November 4. Former Manchester United keeper Sergio Romero was the hero of the hour as he saved two penalties in the shoot-out after Boca’s semi-final with Palmeiras had ended 1-1 on aggregate. Edinson Cavani gave Boca a first-half lead but, after defender Marcos Rojo was sent off, Joaquin Piquerez equalised for Palmeiras. Boca won three successive penalty deciders to reach the final, which will be held in the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Fluminense’s home ground. While Flu have yet to win the Libertadores, Boca are aiming for their seventh triumph in the competition.

Former England star Wayne Rooney is leaving MLS side DC United after the club failed to reach the play-off stage of the season. The club’s CEO Jason Levien said after a discussion with the coach it was agreed it was best to make a change. As usual, the announcement was US corporate speak: “We are grateful to Wayne Rooney for all he has done for our club and for soccer in the nation’s capital, first as a DC United player and captain and most recently as our coach. He remains an important part of the DC United family and a valued and cherished friend.” Rooney commented: “I think I’ve done everything I can to try and get the club into [the] playoffs. It’s not one single thing which has happened, it’s about timing in your career. I have really enjoyed my time here. But I just feel it’s the right time to go back to England. What lies ahead, I don’t know.”

The trend of racist and homophobic abuse seems to be on the rise once more. Only last week at a FA Cup game between two step three non-league clubs, there was an alleged case of homophobic abuse and this weekend, a Hull City player was the subject of racist insults at Millwall. Hull City commented: “Hull City are appalled to learn of an incident of alleged discriminatory abuse towards one of our players during Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship fixture against Millwall. A home supporter has been identified and arrested and we would like to thank Millwall for their swift actions. The welfare of our players and staff is of the upmost importance and we will work with the EFL, Millwall and the Metropolitan Police to investigate the matter further. We have a zero-tolerance position on discrimination and will continue to support those tackling abuse in all forms.” Millwall were appalled by the incident and revealed that a supporter had been arrested.“Millwall Football Club has a zero tolerance policy against discrimination of all kinds at the club and it will continue to work tirelessly to eradicate it from the sport.”