General Football

Sunderland make former West Ham left-back Arthur Masuaku their 10th signing of the summer.

Chelsea’s recent approach has been difficult to understand at times – but Nizaar Kinsella wonders whether it is time to start giving them some credit.

As Liverpool prepare for their first competitive game since his death, BBC Sport remembers “humble” Diogo Jota.

The Guardian’s fans network looks ahead to the new season: fresh talent, weak links, and who will be sacked first

Optimism abounds in London N5. I had some doubts about Arteta’s ability to keep motivating this group, but this summer’s heavy spend should fix that, reinvigorating the squad. Only time will tell whether the new faces can gel and develop chemistry, but it’s a relief to have the clamour for a centre-forward answered at last. Hopefully come May we’ll be lauding Victor’s veni, vidi, vici Premier League triumph.

Bernard Azulay onlinegooner.com; @GoonerN5

Jonathan Pritchard (With thanks to Ozzy and all the Holte Enders in the Sky.)

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BBC Sport takes a look at what Marcus Rashford faces at Barcelona before his potential debut in La Liga.

Premier League champions Liverpool take on FA Cup winners Crystal Palace in Sunday’s Community Shield – but would success at Wembley indicate a successful season ahead?

Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over a tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid it posted on social media which failed to refer to the circumstances surrounding his death.

Arsenal are still “actively looking at options” in the transfer market and could sign more players before the window closes, says manager Mikel Arteta.

Al-Hilal sign Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez from Premier League champions Liverpool in a deal worth £46.3m.

Wrexham revel in return to second tier of English football after 43 years at Southampton.