Dowman weaves his magic and new signing shines as Arsenal hit ground running

Exciting young talent JJ Gabriel makes debut as Man Utd beat Atletico Madrid

City fire blanks in shoot-out as Maresca’s opening game ends in defeat by Inter

Richarlison grabs last-gasp winner for 10-man Spurs in fiery Chelsea friendly

Tottenham new boys score in shoot-out win over Sydney FC

Chelsea in 10-goal thriller as ‘Alonso ball’ brings risk and reward

Guimaraes will not force Newcastle exit like Isak, says Howe

Mason Mount offering Michael Carrick a midfield solution which could have legs

Spain win World Cup in triumph of football over Argentine thuggery

Tuchel learns lesson as England clinch third place in 10-goal thriller

Santos impresses in first Man Utd appearance but cannot prevent defeat by Wrexham

At the moment of reckoning, England’s old anxiety took hold

Spain deliver footballing lesson to send France packing

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