Saturday 22 August 2015
Chelsea complete Kenedy signing
Chelsea sign Brazil Under-20 international forward Kenedy from Fluminense for an undisclosed fee. [BBC Sport - Football]
Five things you may have missed
BBC Sport picks out this weekend's main talking points, results and tweets from the Football League. [BBC Sport - Football]
Neil frustrated by poor finishing after Stoke draw
The Canaries battled to a 1-1 draw with the Potters at the Britannia Stadium, but the Scot felt his side did enough to earn all three points on Saturday afternoon
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]'Man Utd don't need new striker'
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says he does not need to strengthen his forward line after 0-0 draw with Newcastle. [BBC Sport - Football]
Swansea did enough to beat Sunderland - Monk
The Swans were held to a 1-1 draw by Dick Advocaat's struggling Black Cats at the Stadium of Light, and the 36-year-old was disappointed with Saturday's result
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Official: Chelsea sign Kenedy
The Premier League champions have confirmed the arrival of the 19-year-old attacker from Brazilian side Fluminense
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Howe full of praise for hat-trick hero Wilson after West Ham win
The Cherries ran out 4-3 winners over the Hammers at Upton Park, with the 23-year-old netting a brilliant hat-trick to help the club secure their first Premier League victory
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]VIDEO: 'Fantastic day' for hat-trick hero Wilson
Bournemouth's Callum Wilson reflects on a "fantastic day" after he scored his first-ever senior hat-trick in Saturday's win at West Ham. [BBC Sport - Football]
Ranieri hails Leicester spirit after Tottenham draw
Riyad Mahrez's goal earned the Foxes a point against Mauricio Pochettino's men after Dele Alli had opened the scoring for the visitors, and the Italian has praised his side
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]LIVE: Atletico Madrid v Las Palmas
Diego Simeone's men, who lost their Liga crown to Barcelona last season, host a newly-promoted side at the Vicente Calderon in their first competitive match of 2015-16
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Pochettino frustrated as Tottenham let more points slip
The Argentine manager has voiced his concern after Spurs let a winning lead slip for the second time in as many matches at the King Power Stadium on Saturday
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Butland braves broken finger to save Stoke
The Potters number one injured himself in the draw with the Canaries but remained on the field to help his side claim their second point of the season with an outstanding display
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]VIDEO: 'Unbelievable' errors cost Hammers
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic claims his team made "too many mistakes in front of goal" but praises his players' reaction in the second-half during their 4-3 defeat to Bournemouth. [BBC Sport - Football]
VIDEO: Important first win for Cherries - Howe
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe feels his side's first ever top-flight win was "really important" and praises his players' mental toughness after their 4-3 victory at West Ham United. [BBC Sport - Football]
VIDEO: Advocaat 'proud' of Sunderland response
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat is pleased with the "commitment" shown by his side during their 1-1 draw with Swansea at the Stadium of Light. [BBC Sport - Football]
VIDEO: Pochettino 'angry' with Spurs focus
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says his side need to be more "focused and aggressive" after scoring following their 1-1 draw at Leicester. [BBC Sport - Football]
VIDEO: Leicester spirit impresses Ranieri
Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri hails the "fantastic spirit" of his team after they fought back to draw 1-1 with Tottenham. [BBC Sport - Football]
McClaren thrilled with Old Trafford draw
The Toon Army manager believes keeping the scores level until half-time played a crucial role in his side taking home a share of the points on Saturday afternoon
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]VIDEO: 'Villa defeat bitterly disappointing'
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood says his side's 2-1 loss at Crystal Palace is "bitterly disappointing". [BBC Sport - Football]
VIDEO: Pardew: Palace won by skin of our teeth
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew says his side's 2-1 win over Aston Villa came "by the skin of our teeth". [BBC Sport - Football]
Barca are La Liga favourites – Luis Enrique
The coach expects his side to defend their league crown, but believes four teams can challenge for La Liga
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]West Ham 3-4 Bournemouth: Wilson stars as Cherries stun 10-man Hammers
The 23-year-old forward grabbed a hat-trick at Upton Park as Slaven Bilic's side slipped to a second defeat in a row despite scoring three goals of their own
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Sunderland 1-1 Swansea City: Defoe secures draw after Gomis opener
The striker scored in the second half after Bafetimbi Gomis had given the visitors a first half lead
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Norwich City 1-1 Stoke City: Butland on form in tight contest
Mark Hughes' Potters remain winless in the Premier League after a tightly contested draw in East Anglia against the newly promoted Canaries on Saturday afternoon
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Crystal Palace 2-1 Aston Villa: Sako the hero with late winner
The new signing from Wolves struck late on after Pape Souare's own goal had equalised Scott Dann's opener for the Eagles
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Leicester City 1-1 Tottenham: Mahrez strikes again to deny Spurs
The north Londoners have picked up just two points from a possible nine, with a stunning goal from the dangerous Algerian cancelling out Dele Alli's brave headed opener
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Hearts 3-0 Partick Thistle
A fifth win out of five for Hearts keeps them top of the Premiership as Partick Thistle are defeated at Tynecastle. [BBC Sport - Football]
Crusaders clinch win over Glenavon
Champions Crusaders secure a 2-1 win away to Glenavon thanks to a Matthew Snoddy strike and an own goal by Kyle Neill. [BBC Sport - Football]
Hoffenheim 1-2 Bayern Munich: Lewandowski to the rescue after Boateng sees red
The Bavarians looked to be heading for a disappointing draw, but the striker came off the bench and scored a 90th minute winner
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]No chance of Neymar joining Manchester United, says agent
The Barcelona forward was linked with a move to Old Trafford in newspaper reports on Friday but his representative has moved quickly to pour cold water on the speculation
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]MSL Round Report: Southern Tigers Are Champions Despite Defeat
It was an enthralling end to the 2015 Super League with Johor Darull Ta'zim (JDT) emerging as the champion for the second year running.
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Van Gaal responds to Neymar links
The Manchester United manager took a familiar stance when asked by the media whether his club would be making a move for the Barcelona forward, as per newspaper reports on Friday
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Slow, flat & predictable: Pedro miss looms large after latest Man Utd mishap
Louis van Gaal's side slumped to a disappointing draw with Newcastle at Old Trafford as the club's failings in the transfer market were brought into sharp focus
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Bayern concede after nine seconds
Hoffenheim equal the record for the fastest goal in Bundesliga history by scoring in nine seconds. [BBC Sport - Football]
Van Gaal hails 'fantastic' team display in Manchester United stalemate
The Red Devils were held to a goalless draw by Newcastle, but the manager was pleased with his side's build-up play even if their finishing left a lot to be desired
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Scholes slams Man Utd: Title winners? You've got to beat teams like Newcastle
OPTA REVIEW: Manchester United 0-0 Newcastle
Memphis Depay, Wayne Rooney and Co. failed to find a way past Tim Krul as Steve McClaren's side held on to earn a creditable point at Old Trafford
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Manchester United 0-0 Newcastle United: Poor finishing costs Van Gaal's side
Tim Krul made a couple of key saves and Chris Smalling headed against the post as the Red Devils were unable to break down Steve McClaren's team at Old Trafford
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Leeds United 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday
Chris Wood scores a second-half equaliser as Leeds are held to a fourth successive Championship draw by Sheffield Wednesday. [BBC Sport - Football]
Sporting Gijon - Real Madrid Betting: Back Benitez's to win without conceding at El Molinon
Los Blancos have looked supremely strong at the back during pre-season and Sporting's forward line will struggle to break them down on in Rafa Benitez's first league game
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]LIVE: Manchester United vs Newcastle United
Florian Thauvin could be set for a baptism of fire as the Magpies visit Old Trafford in the early kick-off
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Athletic - Barcelona Betting: With Messi and Aduriz on the pitch goals look likely at both ends
These two sides meet for the third time in nine days on Sunday and given what we have seen in the previous meetings, neither team looks likely to keep a clean sheet
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Gerrard tells Lampard: It's war
There will be no room for sentiment when the former England team-mates face off in MLS action this weekend
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Lampard could have joined LA Galaxy
Before their MLS meeting on Sunday, New York City's Frank Lampard says he could have joined LA Galaxy. [BBC Sport - Football]
TEAM NEWS: Schweinsteiger makes first Manchester United start
The summer signing from Bayern Munich is named in the starting XI for the first time, replacing Michael Carrick, while Wayne Rooney continues in attack despite struggling for form
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Hazard: I want to learn from Chelsea new boy Pedro
The Belgian believes the former Barcelona forward's experience at Camp Nou will make him a big asset to Jose Mourinho and admits he and his team-mates must improve
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Short dismisses spending criticism
Sunderland chairman Ellis Short describes suggestions he is unwilling to spend money on the team as "completely wrong". [BBC Sport - Football]
Stones should stay, says Lukaku
Everton defender John Stones should stay at the club and not join Chelsea, team-mate Romelu Lukaku says. [BBC Sport - Football]
No plane sailing for Lampard in MLS
There will be no special treatment for Frank Lampard when his New York City FC fly to LA to face Steven Gerrard's Galaxy. [BBC Sport - Football]
Everton - Manchester City Betting: Back Pellegrini's men to edge a thriller against the Toffees
The Premier League favourites are top of the table after two matches and our tipster is backing the away side to win a high-scoring contest at Goodison Park this weekend
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Friday 21 August 2015
'Manchester United fell asleep in Pedro chase'
A spokesman for the agency that represents the 28-year-old insists the Red Devils' indecision cost them in the race to sign him ahead of Chelsea
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Hyypia appointed as FC Zurich coach
Former Liverpool and Finland defender Sami Hyypia is named as the new coach of Swiss side FC Zurich. [BBC Sport - Football]
Deila dismisses 'funny' Hareide
Ronny Deila laughs off Malmo head coach Age Hareide's claim Celtic do not have the legs to last 90 minutes. [BBC Sport - Football]
Zabaleta out for month with injury
Manchester City right-back Pablo Zabaleta faces up to a month out with a knee injury suffered in training. [BBC Sport - Football]
'We did not beat Man Utd to Pedro'
Manager Jose Mourinho says Chelsea did not intend to "beat" Manchester United to the signing of £21m Pedro. [BBC Sport - Football]
Swindon sign Stewart from Glentoran
Swindon complete the signing striker Jordan Stewart from Northern Irish club Glentoran on a two-year-deal. [BBC Sport - Football]
Zabaleta out for up to a month
The Argentina international, who is yet to make an appearance this season, has confirmed he has suffered a knee injury in training
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]De Bruyne departure would hit Wolfsburg hard - Dost
The Dutchman has expressed concern to Goal that Dieter Hecking's men will be weaker if the Belgian joins Manchester City
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Mourinho: Pedro isn't at Chelsea for a holiday
The Blues manager is convinced that the €30 million man's decision to leave Barcelona for London is a sign of ambition that will serve him well at Stamford Bridge
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Betting: Pick one of 15 enhanced prices from Saturday's Premier League action
Paddy Power are offering new customers the chance to pick one of 15 big prices on teams including Tottenham, Crystal Palace, Stoke City, West Ham and Swansea City this weekend
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Betting: Predict how the Premier League will finish and win £50 million
The biggest gambling jackpot in history is up for grabs ahead of the new season at William Hill, all you must do is predict how each of the teams in the Premier League will perform
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Pritchard signs new four-year Tottenham contract
Former Spurs boss Tim Sherwood had made an enquiry regarding the midfielder but the 22-year-old has committed his long-term future to Mauricio Pochettino's side
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Baxter expects tough Mourneview test
Crusaders boss Stephen Baxter believes the Premiership champions will have to be at their best to overcome Glenavon. [BBC Sport - Football]
Hull set to sign Chicago's Maloney
Championship side Hull City are set to sign Scotland forward Shaun Maloney from Chicago Fire for an undisclosed fee. [BBC Sport - Football]
VIDEO: Papers not true on Pedro - Van Gaal
Manager Louis van Gaal insists that "what is in the papers is not true" regarding Manchester United's failure to sign Pedro from Barcelona. [BBC Sport - Football]
Wilshere has 'no chance' for England qualifiers, says Wenger
The Arsenal midfielder will not be able to recover from a cracked left fibula in time to take on San Marino or Switzerland in September, declares the Gunners manager
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Pritchard to sign new four-year Tottenham contract
Former Spurs boss Tim Sherwood had made an enquiry regarding the midfielder but the 22-year-old is set to commit his long-term future to Mauricio Pochettino's side
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Wilshere 'to miss Euro qualifiers'
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is unlikely to be fit for England's European Championship qualifiers next month. [BBC Sport - Football]
Stoke reject Norwich's Walters bid
Norwich City's £1.5m bid for Stoke City and Republic of Ireland forward Jon Walters is rejected. [BBC Sport - Football]
Cardiff City's squad hit by virus
Illness in the squad forces Cardiff boss Russell Slade to delay picking his team for Saturday's Championship match against Wolves. [BBC Sport - Football]
Crystal Palace - Aston Villa Preview: Pardew seeking home comforts
After losing their first home match of the season against Arsenal, the Eagles will be looking to bounce back and claim all three points against Tim Sherwood's side on Saturday
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]I trust Woodward - Van Gaal
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says no-one should doubt the club's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. [BBC Sport - Football]
Midfielder Abeid leaves Newcastle
Algerian midfielder Mehdi Abeid leaves Newcastle to join Greek club Panathinaikos for an undisclosed fee. [BBC Sport - Football]
Hearts title tilt way off - Neilson
Hearts head coach Robbie Neilson believes his side are "a long way off" challenging Celtic for the Premiership title. [BBC Sport - Football]
Hearts title tilt way off - Neilson
Hearts head coach Robbie Neilson believes his side are "a long way off" challenging Celtic for the Premiership title. [BBC Sport - Football]
Rayo Vallecano - Valencia Betting: Back a draw in Vallecas with Los Che dreaming of the Champions League
The visitors have a huge European tie next week and their opponents on Saturday night should be able to take advantage of that fact to secure an opening-day draw
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Van Gaal defends Woodward after Pedro U-turn
The Manchester United manager came out in defence of the club's executive vice-chairman after the Spain forward opted to join Chelsea from Barcelona earlier this week
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Norwich City - Stoke City Preview: Shaqiri set for belated bow
After missing the Potters' trip to Tottenham, the former Bayern Munich winger could make his Premier League debut against Alex Neil's newly promoted side on Saturday
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Van Persie confident Fenerbahce will reach Europa League group stage
Having opened his goalscoring account for the Turkish club on Thursday, the Dutchman now feels his side are well placed to progress
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Transfer Talk: De Bruyne offered HUGE wage by Man City
The Premier League leaders are desperate to land the Belgian and have made him an enormous offer. Get the latest rumours and gossip with Transfer Talk!
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Arsenal & Liverpool say 'no' to Illarramendi
The midfielder was expected to leave Real Madrid this summer, but he has found his options limited and Rafa Benitez could yet keep him despite the signing of Mateo Kovacic
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Defender Fazio set to join West Brom
West Brom are set to complete the signing of defender Federico Fazio from Premier League rivals Tottenham. [BBC Sport - Football]
Martinez unaware of Stones request
Everton manager Roberto Martinez says he is not aware of defender John Stones making any request to leave the club. [BBC Sport - Football]
No transfer request from Stones, insists Martinez
The Everton manager has no concerns about selecting the Chelsea target against Manchester City and argues against the transfer window overlapping with the Premier League season
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]Man City talk won't sideline De Bruyne - Allofs
The attacker has been heavily linked with a move away from the Volkswagen Arena, but the transfer chief says he will be in action this weekend
[Goal.com News - English - Malaysia]West Ham - Bournemouth Preview: Bilic backs deputy keeper Randolph
The Hammers goalkeeper has conceded 16 goals in his last three appearances against Eddie Howe's side but his manager remains confident that he can succeed in Adrian's absence
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