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It has been a busy first week of Premier League management for Bilic, who also clarified why West Ham had opted against offering a contract to Joey Barton.

Santi Cazorla could have added a second for Arsenal in the 86th but hit a weak shot straight at the onrushing Thibaut Courtois and Aaron Ramsey lobbed the rebound just wide.

The injury hampered the 27-year-old’s involvement last season, but the club had been hopeful that surgery would not be required.

Bruce has confirmed a deal has been agreed with Chesterfield for former Leicester man Clucas whereas our ex-Man United youngster Brady is finally poised for Norwich with a £7m agreed, this has had far less “confirmation” given though.

Sunderland suffered their second defeat of pre-season as they were beaten 3-1 by Mexican outfit Pachuca in a friendly in Sacramento on Friday.