Bakayoko in contention for Chelsea debut at Spurs

Tiemoue Bakayoko’s Chelsea debut may come sooner than planned, with Antonio Conte admitting he may have to risk the midfielder due to a lack of alternative options.

United are no dream team, warns Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has warned against making Manchester United favourites for the Premier League title, following their opening-day thrashing of West Ham.

EPL preview: What will and won’t happen

Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea meet in the first heavyweight clash of the new season, as Spurs host their opening Premier League game at Wembley.

Klopp: Coutinho has no reason to leave Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp sees no reason for any player to leave Liverpool at the moment as Barcelona continue to target Philippe Coutinho.

Matic in Chelsea dig: United are bigger

Serbian international Nemanja Matic feels Manchester United are “definitely” a bigger club than his former side Chelsea.

Bailly: United will prove world-class status

Eric Bailly says Manchester United have always been at world-class level and is confident the club will prove it again this season.

Gabi urges Costa to respect Chelsea

Atletico Madrid captain Gabi has urged Diego Costa to show Chelsea respect as he attempts to force a move back to La Liga.

Milan ready to fight for Scudetto – Kaka

It is all about the here and now for AC Milan icon Kaka, who believes the Italian giants are ready to fight for the Serie A title this season.

Valverde laments Neymar loss, insists Madrid aren’t invincible

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde insists Real Madrid are beatable, despite their comprehensive victory in the Supercopa de Espana.

Matuidi arrives in Turin to complete Juventus

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi has arrived in Turin ahead of an anticipated switch to Juventus.