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A Callum Wilson hat-trick has given Bournemouth a 4-3 win away at West Ham United in their Premier League clash at Upton Park.

With two wins from first two league games, Manchester United have started the new season on a bright note.

But the United boss remains bullish over the club’s ability to bring top global players to Old Trafford, as well as their ability to retain players they regard as central to their future plans.

Fellow new arrival Abdul Baba Rahman was initially given that squad number following his arrival in West London earlier in the week, but he has agreed to a switch and will now wear his preffered no. 6 for the new season.

Despite Chelsea’s interest, Everton manager Roberto Martinez maintains that he has no concerns about Stones’ focus ahead of their “huge game” at home to City.

The side, which is based on the island of Tenerife, is in a daily struggle to pay the bills, but thanks to the fact that Pedro was part of the club until the age of 17 before his move to Barcelona the tiny clubside are now swimming in cash.

Bournemouth captain Elphick told the Daily Echo he was “100 percent” certain his goal should have stood, and he said it was clear that Benteke’s should have been ruled out.

The Portuguese has become famed for his tactical nuance both on and off the field, and sealing the signing of Pedro from under the noses of Manchester United could prove to be one of his biggest victories as Chelsea boss.

That ensured that United continue their great record at Villa Park, where the Red Devils have not lost for 20 league games now.

Van Gaal also staunchly insisted that United had decided against signing Pedro – rather than having been caught out prevaricating over the deal only to be gazumped by Chelsea, who quickly secured the Spanish global from Barcelona by triggering his €30million (£21.4million)...

But before we get stuck into the Mourinho stuff, there are a couple of other press conferences that have taken place this morning that will prove interesting to Chelsea fans.

“Never, because from every day I am updated by him and I trust him“.

We are very good friends.

And the United boss was full of praise for the 20-year-old after the final whistle.

Chelsea landed Pedro for £21m despite sustained interest from United, whose executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward even flew to Catalonia on Monday to complete his signing.