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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.

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Four players have already arrived at Anfield, but a higher calibre of player is now required

Sky Sports chief defends scheduling of Premier League fixtures on TV

England's top players will be involved in matches on the Sunday ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers

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Who’s the next big signing for your club? Here are today's main transfer stories plus click the links at the bottom of the article to find out the latest rumours...

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Paolo Di Canio tells Sunderland fans to 'relax' over summer transfer dealings

Five new players have already arrived at the Stadium of Light

Kolo Toure and Iago Aspas of Liverpool in action during a training session at Melwood Training Ground
Vito Mannone

Sunderland sign Arsenal goalkeeper Vito Mannone to replace Simon Mignolet

The Italian cost in the region of £2m

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