City show class as Aguero double helps brush aside Brighton

Kevin De Bruyne netted after 68 seconds and Sergio Aguero struck twice as champions Manchester City strolled to a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Brighton.

Chelsea stunned by Sheffield comeback

A stoppage-time own goal from Kurt Zouma helped Sheffield United stun Chelsea and earn a point as they fought back to draw 2-2 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Man United drop more points in draw with Southampton

Daniel James’ stunner was unable to inspire Manchester United to victory at Southampton thanks to Jan Vestergaard’s towering header and a spirited display after Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side were reduced to 10 men.

We couldn’t find the right one – Solskjaer on striking options

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United are a player short up front – and could do with a ‘young Ole’ in the box.

Lukaku defends himself against Neville criticism

Romelu Lukaku has responded to criticism from Gary Neville by telling the former Manchester United captain never to question his professionalism.

Smalling completes loan move to Roma

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has joined Roma on loan, the Italian club have announced.

United want to sign Sancho next summer

Manchester United are planning to launch a move for Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund next summer, report the Evening Standard.

VVD caps stunning year with Uefa prize

A ‘passion’ for preventing goals, great coaching and Liverpool’s ‘world-class forwards’ are what Virgil Van Dijk believes helped him become the first defender to win Uefa’s Men’s Player of the Year award on Thursday.

Emery adamant Ozil’s future remains with Arsenal

Arsenal manager Unai Emery insists Mesut Ozil will still be at the club after the European transfer window shuts.

What awaits English quartet in UCL group stage

The Champions League draw was made on Thursday, with Tottenham, Manchester City, Chelsea and holders Liverpool all discovering who they will meet in the group stage of this season’s competition.