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As far as the supporters are concerned though, there’s only one outcome in this year’s Champions League campaign…

“It’s hard to overcome a Chelsea team and their manager here”, he said.

The ESPN FC crew discuss Tim Howard’s continuing role for the United States national team. And a deep collection of midfield and defensive talent has gathered in the nation’s capital to battle for starting spots at the heart of the US national team’s starting...

With Adnan Januzaj getting injured during the Brugge victory, Van Gaal confirmed he will consider Herrera for a starting spot against Swansea City, although the manager could also turn to Marouane Fellaini after the Belgian’s return from a domestic suspension. Having scored...

The National’s Sport cover for the Monday, August 31 issue, featuring Bafetimbi Gomis as Swansea City defeated Manchester United in the Premier League.

All in all it has not been a good first three weeks for Chelsea.

It is stated that the Wearside club have submitted an offer for a season-long loan deal, with the option to purchase the midfielder outright at the end of the campaign for roughly £3.5 million.

Newcastle welcome back Daryl Janmaat from suspension, may also have Moussa Sissoko available again following injury, and could give Florian Thauvin his first Premier League start after he impressed in the midweek Capital One Cup win over Northampton.

Balotelli blamed his poor Liverpool form on manager Brendan Rodgers’ tactics, but Rodgers refused to be drawn on the comments and wished him well for the season.

Put to him that it was “a tribute” to him and the set-up at Dean Court that a player like de Guzman could be entertaining signing, Howe replied: “We are not going to sign players and boast about the size of our stadium and our history because, looking at those...

– Is Slaven Bilic already under pressure at West Ham?

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal are working “day and night” to sign players but admits he is “not very confident” of making any additions to his squad before Tuesday’s deadline.

Michel Preud’homme believes his Club Brugge side will need divine intervention to prevent Manchester United from claiming a spot in the Champions League group stage.

Chelsea’s title defence has not got off to the ideal start, with the Premier League champions picking up just four points from their opening three games of the season.

Wenger also hailed Cech and conceded it has been an average start to their Premier League campaign.