Liverpool finished 10 points ahead of Arsenal in winning the Premier League title last season, with the two sides making up seven of the best XI picked by players

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has said he is counting on Rodrygo amid links to Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City. After playing a bit-part role at the Club World Cup earlier in the summer, the Brazilian continues to be linked with a Santiago Bernabeu exit before the transfer window closes.

Rodrygo has been linked with a move to the Premier League this summer, with Arsenal and Liverpool said to be monitoring his situation at Real Madrid.

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The Moroccan is seen as a replacement for Eberechi Eze which is good news for Tottenham as they look to beat rivals Arsenal to his signature. RB Leipzig have warned Chelsea that Xavi Simons will remain at the club unless they receive an offer worth at least £60million (€70million) this summer.

The opening weekend of Premier League action delivered plenty of good news for the title contenders, while European action takes center stage midweek as a handful of teams inch closer to booking their spots in the UEFA Champions League.

Liverpools Mohamed Salah wins record third PFA mens Player of the Year award, as Arsenals Mariona Caldentey wins the womens Player of the Year award; James Trafford wins in the Championship, Richard K

Graham Potter is doomed at West Ham, much like Scott Parker and Burnley. But Sunderland and Leeds are staying up and the Big Six is officially back, baby.