Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has praised his players, following their perfect start to the new season. The Italian has told press, work is still to be done at the back, but couldn't of asked more of the club's attackers.

David Beckham has praised how smoothly the London Olympics went this Summer, and has said he was proud of how the nation worked together to form such a memorable fortnight. Beckham was an ambassador for the Olympics, which was described my many as "one of the most remarkable and sensational Olympics" to remember.

Liverpool boss, Brendan Rodgers has labelled himself "a nutcase" if he was to let Andy Carroll go out on loan this season. The striker has attracted interest from several Premier League outlets, including West Ham but the Liverpool gaffer has dismissed talk of the player leaving the club, whether it's on loan or permanently.

Matt Jarvis and Steven Fletcher are set to leave Wolves, following bids being accepted for the duo. West Ham had made a £7.5m bid for winger, Jarvis, including add-ons, in which the fee would rise to £10m.

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Roberto Di Matteo has praised new signing, Eden Hazard following his two performances in a Chelsea shirt. Hazard proved to be an influential figure during last Sunday's clash at Wigan, setting up the first goal, as well as winning a penalty, converted by fellow team mate, Frank Lampard.

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Newcastle manager, Alan Pardew has accepted FA's charge made against him, following an incident at the weekend involving the Magpies manager and a linesman. The former West Ham manager, accordingly "pushed" the linesman nearest him during Newcastle's clash with Tottenham.

The English Premier League is one of the most cut-throat soccer competitions in the world and this is great news. After all, we all love to see a fairly competitive game of soccer and when this is the case, we can't deny the beauty of the game.

Drawing Atalanta in the Champions League was one of those ties that had the potential to go horribly wrong for Real Madrid. The Italian side are a difficult team to predict – at one moment they can look like world beaters while the next they resemble a bunch of amateurs.

The weekend continues with the Liverpool's worst ever home top flight form with defeat to Fulham, while Manchester United puts a stop to Manchester City's 21-match winning streak. While Fulham's win at the Anfield moves them a step an inch from the relegation drop-zone, Newcastle United slip into the relegation fight and Brighton & Hove Albion's bad luck goes on.

Chelsea's manager, Thomas Tuchel according to reports, has warned N'Golo Kante's game-time will be shortened until this month's international break to ensure the Frenchman is fully fit for the run-in.

Manchester United have reportedly contacted Leeds United over the possibility of signing Raphinha, who is also a target for Liverpool. According to a report by Brazilian outlet UOL Esporte, Manchester United have stepped up their efforts to sign Raphinha in the summer transfer window.

Manchester City have been handed an encouraging boost in their planned pursuit of Borussia Dortmund's star striker, Erling Haaland, with details emerging as to where the power may lie in the Norwegian's team of representatives.

Premier League club Arsenal F.C are reportedly keen on completing a summer move for Jordan Amavi, who is yet to agree a deal with his club Olympique Marseille, who has five points adrift Europa League group stage qualification.

The British Government have reportedly contacted UEFA about the opportunity to host the whole of the upcoming European Championship’s in England.  According to recent newspaper reports, culture secretary Oliver Dowden has told UEFA that the current vaccination scheme in the UK will be advanced enough by the summer to allow fans to attend football matches before the rest of Europe.

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The Premier League continues to attract the best football players the world has seen, with only a few of the best to have played the game having not seemingly made the switch to the English division.

Manchester United have been linked with Raphael Varane for a very long time and the latest reports suggest that the Red Devils could move to secure his signing in the summer. The 27-year-old central defender’s contract at the Bernabeu will expire in 2022 and Marca claim that Real Madrid would consider selling him if he does not agree a new contract.

Manchester City have reportedly set their sights on former Liverpool striker Danny Ings over a possible move in the summer. According to a report by The Athletic, Manchester City are set to enter the transfer market for at least one striker in the summer transfer window amid uncertainty surrounding the future of Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus.