Mini-break: Andy Murray has not played since his Wimbledon triumph

It will be many a year before it becomes a distant memory, but for the moment Andy Murray is putting his Wimbledon triumph behind him. The tennis treadmill rarely stops turning and Murray, along with most of the other leading men, will be jumping on it again at this week's Montreal Masters.

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Nikicia Jelavic of Everton celebrates scoring a goal

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Sam Allardyce will not rush £15m signing Andy Carroll back to action for West Ham

The striker has been dogged by injury problems

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Every cabin on the ship has a mini-bar dispensing unlimited Konig Pilsener, free of charge

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What next for Andy Murray? Retaining US Open title and reaching coveted world No 1 spot

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Francis Coquelin has been used in the Gunners' defence recently

Arsenal release Johan Djourou and Francis Coquelin on season-long loan deals

The Gunners have allowed a number of players to depart this summer

German Chancellor Angela Merkel recently used 'shitstorm' at a recent public meeting

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