As we head into Gameweek 7 of Season 3, the landscape of Soccerverse is beginning to crystallize. In England Division 1, the script couldn't be written any better: second-placed Nottingham hosts league leaders Manchester Blue in a match that could define the early title race. Phesiola’s Manchester Blue side has been nothing short of imperious, currently sitting on 14 points with a goal difference that speaks to their balance. However, they travel to the City Ground without the creative spark of Philip Foden, who remains sidelined with an injury.

Nottingham, managed by BOA, boasts one of the most formidable defensive lines in the game, led by the 94-rated Nikola Milenković and the ever-reliable Matz Sels in goal. The numbers don't lie: Nottingham has conceded only four goals in six matches. From a tactical perspective, this will be a fascinating battle between Manchester Blue's high-octane offense—spearheaded by the 95-rated Erling Haaland—and Nottingham's defensive fortress. As I noted earlier this week, Nottingham is proving that last season's success was no fluke.

In Italy, a different kind of drama is unfolding. Milano Blue (Inter) leads the table, but the surprise story of the season is Lecco. Currently in second place and just one point off the lead, Lecco has been described by community members as the "new PSG" after a massive Season 2 rebuild. Manager AP9mc’s Milano Blue side features the league's highest-rated midfielder in Hakan Çalhanoğlu (97), but they face a Lecco squad that has found a perfect blend of veteran experience and youthful exuberance. This weekend's head-to-head is a true litmus test for the Lecco fairytale.

Meanwhile, the crisis at Manchester Red continues to deepen. Mastermind’s side travels to Coventry still searching for their first win of the season. Despite a squad filled with high-value talent, they sit 18th in the table, a position that has the fans at Old Trafford restless. Coventry, sitting comfortably in 8th, will fancy their chances of adding to Mastermind's woes. Finally, keep an eye on Germany, where Leipzig and Leverkusen continue their neck-and-neck duel at the summit, and Fulham, where John Williams recently detailed the 'Liguera effect' that has seen the Cottagers surge into third place.