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It was a big week in Europe for the English clubs, with a comeback win in Prague, a last-gasp leveller in south London, a first defeat on Wearside and a hard-fought victory in Madrid. Here, we'll run you through how the English sides fared in the Europa League and Conference League.
Bournemouth come from behind to stay perfect
Bournemouth continued their fine start in Europe on Thursday with a comeback win over Sparta Prague. The game finished 3-1 at the Letná, and the Cherries made sure it was another night to remember. Lewis Cook hit the post with a 30th-minute penalty, and Ebrima Singhateh fired Sparta in front five minutes later, before Sparta defender Tobias Guddal was sent off two minutes after that. Tyler Adams levelled 12 minutes after the restart, Evanilson put them ahead nine minutes from time, and Rayan wrapped it up from long range in the 90th minute. Following wins over Real Sociedad, Sturm Graz and AC Milan, the Cherries have won all four of their Europa League games, scoring 11 and conceding just twice, and have now won seven in a row in all competitions.
Crystal Palace rescued at the death
Crystal Palace's frustrating start to the season continued on Thursday after a 1-1 draw with Hoffenheim. Coming on the back of three straight Premier League defeats, the Eagles fell behind after just seven minutes when Alexander Prass's effort squeezed under Dean Henderson. Palace struggled to find a way back, and Henderson had to make a superb one-handed save to deny Andrej Kramarić. Adam Wharton was sent off for a second yellow card with 13 minutes to go, but Daichi Kamada prodded home in stoppage time to rescue a point, leaving them with five points from the first four games.
Sunderland beaten by Dinamo Zagreb
Sunderland were left frustrated in the Europa League, suffering a 2-0 defeat at home to Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb. Luka Stojković gave the visitors the lead after 22 minutes, finishing after Sunderland failed to clear a corner. Stojković then turned provider, setting up Dion Beljo for a second six minutes before the break, and despite 62% possession and 17 shots, Sunderland couldn't find a way back. The defeat ends Sunderland's unbeaten record, but they remain on seven points from four games ahead of Jagiellonia's visit next.
