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David Luiz still regards Angel di Maria as one of the best footballers on the planet and is looking forward to playing alongside him once he completes his transfer from Manchester United to Paris St Germain.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said he believed his players “were the best team” in their 1-0 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal at Wembley.

As for Arsenal, supporters will have to remember the era of Ted Drake to locate the last time they completed the Community Shield and title double – 80 years ago.

“We’re absolutely delighted to be back in the competition”. The first matches of the two-legged ties will be on August 18 and 19, with the return legs on August 25 and 26, and the ten winners advance directly to the Champions League group stage.

The Colombian – signed on loan from Monaco – was brought in by Jose Mourinho following the departure of Didier Drogba this summer and will compete with Diego Costa and Loic Remy for a place up front this season.

According to the new rules, the player deemed guilty of feigning injury to get an opponent dismissed can only be punished if the red card is rescinded by an independent panel.

Chelsea regained the Premier League trophy with such ease that Jose Mourinho felt his team’s achievement did not get the recognition it deserved.

COMMENT By Kris Voakes Not since the period between 1988 and 1991 have Manchester United had to watch three successive title races take place without them. Under Ferguson, United always spent money, but had less need to heavily stock their lineup with established stars such as...

Since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson United have not mounted a challenge to the Premier League title. Though it may be the better all-round league, the Premier League front-runners simply don’t boast the same glamour and glitz of their Spanish counterparts.

Fans voted her skilful, winning volley against Chelsea in last year’s Women’s Super League worthy of the prestigious “Goal of the season” award.

I think we have to get over the fact he’s left now. It is the two teams who play against each other.’.

The England forward says Arsene Wenger’s side are also looking to be competitive in the Champions League after disappointing last season. “We have a great team, so we are just excited about what this season can bring for us”.

United are at home in the first leg, which will be held on August 17/18, with the away tie taking place the following week. “Hopefully we’ll win some trophies”.

Striker Costa is a major doubt for the start of the Premier League season, which sees Chelsea kick off against Swansea City on Saturday.

A move away from Old Trafford has looked likely for some time after the Argentine endured a rough debut campaign under Louis van Gaal following his British record £59.7 million switch from Real Madrid last summer.