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Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal: Premier League – as it happened

Bukayo Saka scored the only goal as the champions made it two wins from two and condemned Villa to consecutive defeats The teams are out! You know what everyone’s wearing. A reduced capacity of around 37,000 at Villa Park, with the North Stand closed for the season to facilitate its expansion. We’ll be off in a couple of minutes. Pre-match postbag. “Poor Villa. They were so great last year. Then management sells off the heart of their team. Today they will get embarrassed by the Gunners. What a present to their ever loyal fans” – Mary Waltz Continue reading...

Saka earns Arsenal hard-fought win at Aston Villa

Bukayo Saka's second-half goal is enough to earn Premier League champions Arsenal victory at Aston Villa.

Man City open talks with Chelsea over Fernandez move

Manchester City open talks with Chelsea in their bid to sign Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Saka settles gruelling battle with Aston Villa to extend Arsenal’s winning start

The smile on Declan Rice’s face with six minutes of normal time remaining said it all. He had just shut down Ian Maatsen as the Aston Villa full-back zoomed into the box. Arsenal, for whom Bukayo Saka scored the only goal, were authoritative and seemingly took great satisfaction in keeping Villa at arm’s length. Unai Emery’s work‑in‑progress side struggled to test the champions, David Raya untroubled. The records will show Villa have lost their first two league matches of a season without scoring for the first time since 2002 but, despite successive defeats, this time there was no capitulation. Continue reading...

Mudryk to Spurs as Chelsea's Sanchez heads to Como

Chelsea accept offers from Tottenham for winger Mykhailo Mudryk and defender Tosin Adarabioyo, as well as a bid from Italian club Como for goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.

How did match-winner Saka do? Aston Villa v Arsenal ratings

How Aston Villa and Arsenal's players rated following the Gunners' 1-0 win.

Everton agree £40m fee for Monaco striker Balogun

Everton agree a £40m deal with Monaco for United States striker Folarin Balogun.

Man City's £80m move for Gakpo close to collapse

Manchester City's proposed £80m move for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is close to collapsing.

Man City agree £65m deal for Everton's Ndiaye

Manchester City agree a deal worth a minimum £60m to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.

The transfers to watch before window closes

BBC Sport's football experts pick out the standout transfers that could go through before Tuesday's 23:00 BST English deadline.

Chelsea’s perfect yet unserious start to the Premier League season | Jonathan Wilson

Xabi Alonso’s side have scored seven and conceded five in two wins so far, a product of the squad’s constant churn Sign up for our free newsletter here Two Premier League games played for Chelsea under Xabi Alonso: two wins and seven goals scored. It’s the sort of start that would delight many new managers – only two other clubs can boast about a six-point start this Premier League season (albeit with Arsenal to play later on Monday). Points gained in this odd transitional phase, when almost nobody seems quite ready, could prove extremely valuable come the end of the season. And yet, for all the attacking potency, there must also be concerns about Chelsea’s openness and the five goals conceded. Context must also be considered, and it projects both ways. It’s early in the season. There has been, as ever, a lot of change at Chelsea. They will get better; they will achieve greater coherence. But equally there has to be a sense of realism about the nature of the teams they’ve played. Brighton may have thrashed a shambolic Aston Villa 4-0 last weekend, but they were missing seven frontline players at Stamford Bridge and still put three past Chelsea on Sunday. And while Fulham looked very lively as Chelsea won 3-2 on the opening weekend, they couldn’t muster a shot on target against Sunderland on Sunday. This is an extract from Soccer Desk, a newsletter from the Guardian US. Subscribe for free here. Continue reading...

Newcastle close in on £55m deal for Fernandez-Pardo

Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo in a deal worth up to £55m.

Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG in £123m move

Liverpool complete the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee worth up to £123m.

Forest complete £22m Munoz signing from Palace

Nottingham Forest complete the £22m signing of Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace.

Man City sign Palmeiras winger Allan for £34m

Manchester City complete the signing of winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to £34.2m.

Driven & hungry Rashford a Man Utd asset - Maguire

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is backing Marcus Rashford to make a big impact at the club this season.

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Newcastle players look revitalised, Liverpool’s curious transfer strategy and a worrying start for Palace Amid the concerns at Manchester United, one player unquestioned is Senne Lammens. The goalkeeper produced some important first-half saves against Ipswich to keep his side in the game in difficult circumstances. A relaxed character, the Belgian is a calming influence in an emotional environment, especially with a panicked defence. When Julio Enciso was through on goal, Lammens had to decide when to come and how far, getting his distance and angles perfect to ensure the Paraguay attacker was repelled. His distribution was also excellent, instigating rapid attacks and bringing the dynamism demanded from the modern goalkeeper. Will Unwin Match report: Manchester United 5-2 Ipswich Town Reaction: Carrick hails United’s grit after rout of Ipswich Will Unwin: Rashford return feels like marriage of convenience Match report: Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest Reaction: Iraola angered by substitution delay Match report: Chelsea 4-3 Brighton Continue reading...

'It's not a good relationship, it's a deal for money' - Emery on Villa-Chelsea moves

Unai Emery insists that there are no "good relations" between Chelsea and Aston Villa after a series of transfers between the clubs.

Given credits Farke's second-half tactical shift in Brentford draw

Match of the Day pundit Shay Given commends Leeds United's second-half tactical shift after Dominic Calvert-Lewin struck late to salvage a 1-1 draw with Brentford.

Can Chelsea win the league with three at the back? Given's verdict

Match of the Day pundit Shay Given praises Chelsea's flying wing-backs, backing Xabi Alonso's side to win the Premier League title using a three-at-the-back system.

MOTD pundits debate controversial own goal in Man Utd victory

Match of the Day pundits Ellen White and Shay Given discuss the refereeing controversy at Old Trafford whereby a loophole allowed a Harry Maguire handball to stand as a Jacob Greaves own goal.

'He's on it all the time' - White praises 'unbelievable' Fernandes

Match of the Day pundit Ellen White labels Bruno Fernandes "unbelievable", after the midfielder's hat-trick in Manchester United's 5-2 comeback win against Ipswich Town.

Mikel Arteta ‘begging’ Premier League to expand 20-man matchday squads

Arsenal manager says dropping players ‘affects wellbeing’ Serie A allows 25-player matchday squads and La Liga 23 Arsenal have asked the Premier League to increase the size of matchday squads, with Mikel Arteta saying the current system is detrimental to player welfare. Top‑flight clubs can name 20 players for games, including a minimum of three homegrown players. In Spain’s La Liga, clubs can name a matchday squad of 23, while Italy’s Serie A allows 25. Arsenal have competed on multiple fronts in recent seasons. Last year, as well as winning the Premier League, they reached the finals of the Champions League and Carabao Cup , as well as the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. With pressure increasing on the football calendar and players facing more matches, Arteta sees no reason why English teams should operate with smaller squads than those from other European leagues. Continue reading...

A new Man Utd era - but Fernandes still sets the standard

For all the new signings, it is still captain Bruno Fernandes who sets the standard at Manchester United, writes Simon Stone.

'It doesn't feel like a goal' - O'Neil questions law after 'blatant' Maguire handball

Ipswich Town manager Gary O'Neil questions the handball rule after a loophole allowed Harry Maguire's handling offence to stand as a Jacob Greaves own goal.

Carrick 'really pleased' as Fernandes hat-trick sparks Man Utd comeback

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is "really pleased" with his team as Bruno Fernandes' hat-trick inspires a 5-2 comeback win over Ipswich Town, following last weekend's opening-day defeat.

Fernandes hat-trick inspires five-goal Man Utd comeback against Ipswich

Bruno Fernandes scores a hat-trick as Manchester United overcome an early scare to beat Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old Trafford.

Calvert-Lewin rescues point for Leeds against Brentford

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores his first goal of the season as Leeds battle back and earn a 1-1 draw against Brentford.

Isidor strike hands Sunderland first win of season

Substitute Wilson Isidor strikes in the 75th minute to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Sunderland over Fulham at the Stadium of Light.

Chelsea maintain perfect start in seven-goal Brighton thriller

Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the season under Xabi Alonso, holding off a Brighton fightback to win a seven-goal encounter 4-3 at Stamford Bridge.

Why Man Utd goal was allowed to stand - despite Maguire 'handball'

The handball law often serves to confuse supporters - and it reared its head again as Harry Maguire celebrated putting Manchester United in front against Ipswich Town.

Manchester United 5-2 Ipswich Town: Premier League –as it happened

Michael Carrick’s men put last week’s defeat at Hull behind them with an entertaining win at Old Trafford Out come the players, some of them holding babes in arms – including Marcus Rashford, who has a big smile on his face. The first email of the afternoon comes from Dave. “Hi Tim, loving the MBM.” Thanks! “Just wondered if there’s any insight into why Sesko seems to find it so hard to get a start.” Continue reading...

Fernandes fires hat-trick as Manchester United fight back to thrash Ipswich

To follow the claiming of both the major footballer of the year awards by scoring a hat-trick in Manchester United’s first home game was some Bruno Fernandes act, and points to an intent to continue his stellar form of last season. Ipswich came to scythe through Michael Carrick’s side via the pace of Julio Enciso, Abdul Fatawu and Daizen Maeda, and when Leif Davis gave them a 29th-minute lead victory looked on. However, the contest turned with Marcelino Núñez’s slip as the break neared. Suddenly Fernandes was rifling in a left-foot bullet and from this point on United cuffed Gary O’Neil’s team aside. Continue reading...

Why Chelsea need more than a new goalkeeper to be title challengers

Chelsea's new goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made his debut in a thrilling 4-3 win over Brighton - but is unable to solve his new club's defensive problems on his own.

'A hard but precious point' - Farke praises Leeds character

Leeds manager Daniel Farke praises his side "resilience" and character after they fought back from a goal down to salvage a 1-1 draw against Brentford in the Premier League.

Alonso praises Joao Pedro's 'desire' after seven-goal Brighton thriller

Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the new Premier League season as they held on to defeat Brighton in an entertaining match at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea had the 'quality to punish us' - Hurzeler

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler admits Chelsea had the "quality to punish us" but praised his side's attitude to "go for it" during a thrilling 4-3 defeat at Stamford Bridge.

'Never underestimate Daniel'- Andrews hails Farke after Leeds comeback

Daniel Farke earned glowing praise from Brentford manager Keith Andrews after Leeds United battled back after the break to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw.

'A new chapter to write' - Le Bris on Sunderland victory

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris is pleased with his side's performance, energy and "togetherness" after substitute Wilson Isidor struck to secure a 1-0 victory over Fulham.