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Didier Drogba returns to haunt Arsenal as Galatasaray win Emirates Cup

North Londoner's hunt for a trophy goes on as former Chelsea striker seals turnaround for Turkish side

Brendan Rodgers looks on as his side drew 0-0 with rivals Everton

Brendan Rodgers hoping for more from Joe Allan

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is hopeful a rejuvenated Joe Allen can help his side challenge for the top four this season.

Clint Dempsey will leave Tottenham after they confirmed a deal had been agreed with Seattle Sounders

Clint Dempsey leaves Tottenham Hotspur for Seattle Sounders in £6m deal

Seattle Sounders have confirmed the signing of Clint Dempsey from Tottenham.

Jose Mourinho said he is calm about signing Rooney

Chelsea set to make improved £40m offer for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney

Chelsea are said to be readying an improved offer for Manchester United's Wayne Rooney after their original £30m bid was turned down.

Andy Johnson celebrates his return to action after he scored the winner against Sheffield Wednesday

Queens Park Rangers 2 Sheffield Wednesday 1 match report: Andrew Johnson lifts Rangers to show fans it's not all doom and gloom

Johnson marked his return from a long-term injury with winning goal after Nedum Onuoha cancelled out Atdhe Nuhui opener for Wednesday

Luke Murphy turns to celebrate his late winning goal for Leeds in the 2-1 victory over Brighton

Leeds United 2 Brighton & Hove Albion 1 match report: Injury time winner from debutant Luke Murphy hands home side opening day victory over Seagulls

Disputed winner ruins Brighton's day as Leeds begin life after Bates with three points

Sign of the Times: Gareth Bale’s notoriety has even reached Times Square

The Last Word: Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale's art of manipulation

Briefings are off the record leading to transfer speculation which is merely a means to an end

Danny Guthrie hits home Reading's winner

Reading 2 Ipswich Town 1 match report: Royals show their 'bouncebackability' as Danny Guthrie strike seals win

Bouncebackability: a word coined by Iain Dowie when Crystal Palace manager in 2004 and six syllables that are drummed into every team after they have tumbled out of the Premier League. Do not sulk, do not feel sorry for yourselves, do not simply fade away in the Championship. Get back there... and straight away.

Theo Walcott in Emirates Cup action

Arsenal 2 Napoli 2 match report: Oliver Giroud overhead kick sparks Gunners fightback in Emirates Cup clash

Late Laurent Koscielny equaliser sends Arsenal fans home content with the result but crying out for Arsene Wenger to make signings

Danny Guthrie

Reading 2 Ipswich 1 match report: Danny Guthrie gives Royals comeback win after Jay Tabb opener

Cole Skuse own goal had levelled things up before Guthrie's 74th minute winner

Lewis Grabban

Bournemouth 2 Charlton 1 match report: Lewis Grabban double sinks 10-man Addicts

Bradley Pritchard sent off late on after Grabban scored either side of Yann Kermorgant stunner

Henri Lansbury

Nottingham Forest 1 Huddersfield 0 match report: Henry Lansbury gives Billy Davies' side opening day victory

Nottingham Forest netted just their second goal in seven opening day fixtures to start their Sky Bet Championship campaign with a closely-fought win over Huddersfield.

Grant Holt celebrates scoring his first goal for new club Wigan

Barnsley 0 Wigan 4 match report: Wigan early leaders as both Grant Holt and Leon Barnett score on their debut for Latics against 10-man Tykes

FA Cup hero Ben Watson opened the scoring for recently relegated Wigan, with Shaun Maloney completed the comfortable victory at Oakwell as Dale Jennings is sent off

Luis Suarez in action during Steven Gerrard's testimonial as Liverpool take on Olympiacos

Transfer new: Brendan Rodgers repeats Luis Suarez is not for sale and that he is worth a lot more than what Arsenal have offered

Reds manager claims that if Gareth Bale is worth £100m, then Arsenal will need to bid close to that mark for a similarly-talented player

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