Costa ‘cool’ with Conte as Atleti return nears 

Diego Costa insists that he leaves Chelsea with “no bitterness” towards Antonio Conte despite reports of a fractious relationship with the Italian prompting a return to Atletico Madrid.

United, City put pressure on Liverpool – Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes the flying starts made by the Manchester clubs have created greater scrutiny of his team, but he is refusing to panic.

I would get fit to help Real – Ronaldo

Brazil great Ronaldo is ready to return to fitness if struggling Real Madrid need him this season.

Atletico agree Costa deal with Chelsea

Atletico Madrid have reached a deal with Premier League champions Chelsea to sign Spanish striker Diego Costa.

Man City boss Guardiola hopeful for Gundogan injury

Ilkay Gundogan could face more time on the sidelines, after his return to the Manchester City starting line-up in Wednesday’s 2-1 EFL Cup win at West Brom ended prematurely, but Pep Guardiola believes his latest knee injury is not severe.

Rashford as good as Mbappe and Dembele – Neville

Phil Neville believes Marcus Rashford deserves to be in discussions alongside Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.

Ronaldo’s return ruined as Betis stun Madrid

An injury-time header from Antonio Sanabria saw Real Betis snatch a dramatic 1-0 victory away to Real Madrid.

Spurs to host West Ham in EFL Cup fourth round

Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal were all kept apart in the EFL Cup fourth-round draw.

Mourinho’s men begin EFL Cup defence in style

Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial shone as Manchester United kicked off their EFL Cup defence by sweeping aside Championship team Burton Albion 4-1.

Coutinho withdrawal inspired Leicester to victory – Shakespeare

Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare described his delight at seeing Liverpool withdraw Philippe Coutinho at half-time in Tuesday’s EFL Cup win over the Reds.