Liverpool’s preparations for their Premier League title defence have been dealt an early setback with confirmation that new signing Jeremie Frimpong faces several weeks out with a hamstring

The Gunners have outmanoeuvred rivals Tottenham to secure the services of Eze, although no official announcement has been made at the time of writing. Arsenal have snatched Eze right under Spurs' nose, but the England international is not expected to feature at the Emirates on Saturday.

A number of clubs are already suffering major injury problems even though the new Premier League season has only just kicked off - with Liverpool and Arsenal two of the teams affected

Arsenal have been active in the transfer market this summer. Mikel Arteta's squad has already added Martin Zubimendi, Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga as they bid to close the gap on Liverpool and Manchester City.

With less than two weeks before the transfer window closes, Rodrygo and Real Madrid appear to be headed towards a separation.The 24-year-old attacker did not play a single minute last night in the

It is a tactical term that has been popularised by Guardiola, but fewer people might be aware of the man who inspired it