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The opening fixtures of this new Premier League season come to an end with what is set to be a feisty London Derby between Chelsea and West Ham at Stamford Bridge. Pep Guardiola has already taken his bow in English management and now it’s time for Antonio Conte to take …

With thanks to the Guys at Sporticos

With thanks to the Guys at Sporticos

  The Special One’s enforced Premier League exile comes to an end as he takes his Manchester United side to Bournemouth with silverware already in the bag this season thanks to their Community Shield win last Sunday. Of course, the focus won’t solely be on Mourinho down on the South …

Arsenal will look to go one better than their second place finish last season and win a first Premier League trophy since 2004. In a season where Arsene Wenger will find himself out of contract at the end of it this campaign will take on even more importance for The …

Manchester City’s £47.5m signing John Stones could make his debut in defence, with Vincent Kompany out and Nicolas Otamendi nursing a tendon problem. New manager Pep Guardiola will be without Leroy Sane (hamstring), while Kevin De Bruyne is short of fitness. Sunderland signings Adnan Janujaz, Papy Djilobodji, Donald Love and …

Middlesbrough midfielder Grant Leadbitter is out following hernia surgery, while a dislocated shoulder rules out full-back James Husband. Boro are otherwise at full strength, with Daniel Ayala and Bernardo Espinosa fit after recovering from injuries. Stoke keeper Jack Butland (ankle) misses out, meaning 40-year-old Shay Given or Jakob Haugaard will …

Burnley’s summer signing Johann Berg Gudmundsson could make his debut but Liverpool loanee Jon Flanagan won’t feature because of a lack of fitness. The Clarets hope Stephen Ward will be available despite a recent hamstring problem, but Ashley Barnes may miss out with a similar injury. Swansea’s record signing Borja …

Southampton full-back Ryan Bertrand will miss the visit of Watford because of a knee injury, while Jose Fonte and Cedric Soares are doubts. New Saints manager Claude Puel favoured a midfield diamond in pre-season, with Shane Long and Nathan Redmond up front. Watford head coach Walter Mazzarri will be without …