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After keeping Leeds up last season and reaching an FA Cup semi-final, Daniel Farke has good reason to expect further improvement at Elland Road Guardian writers’ predicted position: 12th (NB: this is not necessarily Louise Taylor’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 14th Continu…

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A new documentary series about Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at Manchester City reveals the bust-up he had with former captain Kyle Walker.

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Spain midfielder Rodri says it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona as he arrives in the city to complete his move from Manchester City.

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Chelsea chair Boehly and Walter each own about 13% Sale would give Clearlake effective control of club at 86% The Chelsea chair, Todd Boehly, and director Mark Walter are considering selling their shares in the club to the majority owners, Clearlake Capital, in a deal that would give the private equity company compl…

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Audio to be used during live broadcasts for first time Move is part of an expansion of the RefCam system The Premier League will permit audio of on-field conversations between players and referees during live broadcasts for the first time this season. The use of audio by the Premier League’s domestic TV rights holde…

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The Community Shield isn’t always a sign of things to come, but City’s form in their defeat to Arsenal is concerning in the wake of Pep Guardiola’s departure Sign up for our free newsletter here There are caveats. It was only the Community Shield – and no side has gone on to win the league after lifting the Communit…

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They have a new manager and a higher net spend than Manchester City, but will that be enough for Ipswich to avoid another yo-yoing relegation? Guardian writers’ predicted position: 19th (NB: this is not necessarily Will Unwin’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 2nd (Championshi…

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Captain’s praise for new signings Guimarães and Tzolis Arsenal kick off new season against Coventry on Friday Martin Ødegaard has praised the instant impact made by new signings Bruno Guimarães and Christos Tzolis in Arsenal’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City on Sunday and believes the Premier League ch…

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Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

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Tottenham accept a loan offer from Juventus for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, which includes an option to buy.

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Positives, negatives and areas to address urgently - how are Michael Carrick's Manchester United shaping up now pre-season is over?

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BBC Sport takes a look back at the moments that defined Rodri's time at Manchester City, from important goals to injuries and a Ballon d'Or, as the great midfielder takes his next step in his career.

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30-year-old said to favour a move back to Spain Maresca chasing Lille’s Bouaddi as replacement Rodri looks set to complete a move to Barcelona after Manchester City accepted a bid of £65.4m from the Spanish club. The 30-year-old World Cup winner had entered the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium and ma…

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Did Arsenal show just how far above Manchester City they are with their dominant Community Shield win?

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Barcelona agree a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City.

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Champions delight manager by ‘winning the first trophy’ Maresca wants Manchester City signings to arrive soon Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal players demonstrated their hunger to defend the Premier League title in their Community Shield triumph over Manchester City. Arsenal, who ended their 22-year wait last season an…

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Additions of Guimarães and Tzolis, plus re-emergence of Ødegaard, mean champions start clear favourites after Community Shield win If this was a glimpse of the Premier League’s new order then the rest had better watch out. By the time Martin Ødegaard sat Gianluigi Donnarumma down to make it 3-0 to the champions , th…

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There are many good reasons why Burnley and West Ham are performing as Premier League tribute acts, slumming it in the Championship with the hope of a shot at the limelight once more. They are two flawed teams, relegated because of chronic defects, and plenty were on show as West Ham blew a two-goal lead to start li…

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Live updates from the 4pm kick-off at Turf Moor Seven Championship players to watch | Mail Tim The colour scheme. Burnley are in claret and blue, naturally. West Ham are in their third strip, which is pale, swirly and makes each player look like a box of washing powder. The players are out there and a lot of fists a…

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Cristiano Ronaldo says this season will probably be his last as a player after a glittering football career.

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How Arsenal and Man City's players rated following the Premier League champions' comfortable 3-0 victory over the FA Cup winners in the Community Shield.

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