5 things to expect when Liverpool play Arsenal in the Community Shield

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool champions face off against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal FA Cup winners – but this year, the shield feels stranger than ever.

Arteta defends Arsenal redundancy plans

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have yet to decide how the club will operate following the shock exit of Raul Sanllehi earlier in the month, and that discussions with the hierarchy over a new structure are ongoing.

Klopp ready for ‘one of the most intense seasons we have ever experienced’

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted that the upcoming 2020-21 season will be “one of the most intense we have ever experienced.”

I was scared for my life – Maguire

Harry Maguire says he was scared for his life during the recent incident which saw him found guilty of aggravated assault in Greece, with the Manchester United captain maintaining he won’t apologise for his actions.

Chelsea sign free agent Sarr on five-year deal

Chelsea have announced the signing of former Nice defender Malang Sarr on a five-year deal, with the 21-year-old set to spend the 2020-21 season out on loan to “gain valuable game time” in order to be ready for Frank Lampard’s first-team squad.

Arteta would welcome Messi in English football

Mikel Arteta would love to see Lionel Messi move to the Premier League should he depart Barcelona – even if the Argentine attacker ended up at a rival club to Arsenal.

Rudiger: Lampard has sent ‘clear message’ to Chelsea squad

Antonio Rudiger says Chelsea’s summer transfer activity has sent a message to the players already at the club that they need to step up.

Pogba tests positive for coronavirus and is not selected in France squad

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been left out of the France squad after testing positive for coronavirus, Didier Deschamps has confirmed.

Messi can win seventh Ballon d’Or at Man United or City – Rooney

Wayne Rooney says Lionel Messi would be capable of landing a seventh Ballon d’Or if he left Barcelona for Manchester and linked up with either United or City.

Puma, Manchester City unveil paisley third kit

Sports company PUMA on Thursday unveiled the new Manchester City third kit for the 2020-21 season to be worn by the men’s, women’s and youth teams. The third jersey features a stunning paisley pattern, inspired by Manchester’s rich musical heritage and fashion culture.