Cesc Fabregas has admitted he has struggled to win around the unanimous support of the Barcelona fans and press, but reaffirmed his commitment to the club by declaring he wants to become "an idol" at the Nou Camp.
colmanparsons: Chelsea and Man City for Manchester United in the first five games. It's tough but get them before they are settled. United's first XI will have less upheaval...
Crystal Palace Chief Executive Phillip Alexander says that the club have still not dismissed the idea of approaching Manchester United about a loan deal for Wilfried Zaha.
Amid the Premier League's manager-merry-go-round this summer, Sky Bet offers a range of specials on how each will perform in their new job. Mourinho is 12/1 to go unbeaten in the league before Christmas, Martinez is 5/1 not to win any of his first three while Moyes is 6/5 to steer Man Utd to third, or worse.
Will next term finally see Arsenal end their trophy drought? They're 12/5 to win any trophy with Sky Bet but are odds-on to endure another season without silverware.