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.

Atletico agree Costa deal with Chelsea

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

Rashford as good as Mbappe and Dembele – Neville

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

Pochettino targets Tottenham improvement

Mauricio Pochettino is content with Tottenham Hotspur’s start to the new season, but insists they can do better as they wait for their first Premier League win at Wembley.

De Gea has everything he needs at United – Herrera

Ander Herrera sees no reason why Manchester United teammate David De Gea would leave the club for Real Madrid, the midfielder adamant they are not far behind the Spanish giants.

I see an opportunity to win the EFL Cup – Klopp

Jurgen Klopp says he feels no added pressure going into the third round of EFL Cup as the manager seeks to end Liverpool’s trophy drought.

I improved after a week with Conte at Chelsea – Hazard

Chelsea star Eden Hazard said he improved after just a week working with head coach Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge.

City obliged to win title after spending so much – Herrera

Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera believes all of the pressure in the Premier League title race is on Manchester City after they spent heavily following a trophyless campaign last term.

Koeman takes swipe at Mourinho after ”top four” claim

Ronald Koeman was baffled by Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho’s claim that Everton should be targeting the top four after spending £140-million, insisting his new players are allowed time to adapt.