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Smith Bradley Wright-Phillips (c.) and the Red Bulls have reason to celebrate after sweeping the season series from NYCFC, their local rival in their first MLS season.

CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho found a new target for his criticism after his team was lucky to escape with a 2-2 draw at home against Swansea to kick off its English Premier League title defence.

United have scored more than a quarter of the goals in their entire history in the 23 seasons of the Premier League – while their next loss will bring an unwanted record of achieving their 1,500th loss in the top flight.

Like Wilshere, Sterling, Shaw et al, Oxlade-Chamberlain is another grossly overrated (and overpraised) English player, and I’m glad that he rejected Liverpool.

“You want more from him on goalscoring”.

The first London derby of the new season takes place at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, as Arsenal host West Ham.

So 12 months on, with optimism once again abounding at the Emirates Stadium following last weekend’s 1-0 win against champions Chelsea in the Community Shield, the anti-climatic aftermath of that victory over City should serve as a cautionary tale.

Chelsea captain John Terry issued a rallying call after their FA Community Shield defeat by Arsenal.

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”.

It was the first time the Frenchman has beaten Jose Mourinho in 14 encounters, a losing streak that last year prompted the Chelsea manager to label Wenger a “specialist in failure”.

“Maybe I am wrong but I have the idea that less points will win the title this season“.

Arsene Wenger admits Sunday’s Community Shield victory over Chelsea has given his Arsenal side a huge lift heading into the new season. “I haven’t run that much since I was a kid, because sometimes I even have to hold the midfield, but I am very happy playing...