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Chelsea boss frustrated after heavy loss at Old Trafford
Frank Lampard bemoaned the “harsh reality” of the Premier League after his Chelsea reign started with a thumping 4-0 defeat at Manchester United on the opening weekend of the season.
Strikers double helps Manchester United crush Chelsea
Marcus Rashford’s double helped rampant Manchester United start the new season with a bang as Chelsea capitulated in Frank Lampard’s first match in charge.
Newcastle manager rues single mistake as Magpies are beaten by Arsenal
Steve Bruce was left to rue a single mistake as Arsenal condemned him to defeat in his first game as Newcastle head coach.
Real Madrid recall Bale to squad to face Roma
Gareth Bale has been recalled to the Real Madrid squad for their final pre-season friendly against Roma on Sunday night.
Brazilian stars transfer talks more advanced than before
Neymar is said to be unsettled in France and has been linked with Barcelona and Real Madrid this summer.
Pep Guardiola delighted with win despite ‘sloppy’ first half performance
Guardiola enjoyed the result but not the performance as Manchester City opened their title defence with a 5-0 thrashing of West Ham.
Rangers manager calls for vocal crowd as they face Hibernian
Steven Gerrard has called for a pumped-up Ibrox as he looks to give his weary Europa League campaigners an energy boost before facing Hibernian.
Chelsea manager bans players from transfer embargo talk
Frank Lampard has banned Chelsea’s players from talking about the club’s transfer embargo as he bids to prevent a lowering of standards at Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool short on Keepers after Alisson injury
Klopp concerned about a shortage of keepers following Alission calf injury.