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SHOOTING STARS: Ten newbies set to shake up Premier League in 2013/14

With the 2013/14 Barclays Premier League season almost upon us, we felt it was a good time to go over some players to watch during the impending campaign. read more

Swiss seal famous win over Brazil

• Switzerland 1-0 Brazil • Click here for all of Wednesday night's friendly results A Dani Alves own goal two minutes after half-time was enough to earn Switzerland a shock home win over the five-times World Cup winner, Brazil . The defeat puts an end to Brazil's run of 11 matches…

Manchester United close to finalising long-term deal for Adnan Januzaj

• 18-year-old Belgian signed from Anderlecht two years ago • Januzaj in squad for United's visit to Swansea on Saturday Manchester United are close to tying Adnan Januzaj to a long-term contract to recognise his emergence as a player Sir Alex Ferguson has described as "one of the most…

Five things to look out for in the international matches | Ian McCourt

Pablo Osvaldo deserves a chance, Sweden need a win over Norway and all eyes should be on France's Geoffrey Kondogbia World Cup qualifier: Northern Ireland v Russia, 7.45pm Once a den of intimidating din, the home fans at Windsor Park have, of late, turned their tunes on the home side. "It's never…

Standard Liege keeper Kawashima welcomes competition

Eiji Kawashima says competition for a starting spot does not bother him as he goes about keeping his position for Standard Liege . read more        

Arsenal to keep tabs on Anderlecht signing Mitrovic

The agent of new Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic admits Arsenal see him as a long-term target. Mitrovic moved to Anderlecht yesterday from Partizan Belgrade. read more

Newcastle United: Toon switch strike targets

Newcastle are being linked with a £7million move for Genk striker Jelle Vossen after dropping all interest in Bafetimbi Gomis.

The truth about football agents

Football agents, for many, epitomise everything wrong with the game today. But they are are motivated by their client's welfare, not by money, they argue. Interviews by Mark Bailey. Related Stories Premier League Transfer Talk        

Manchester City's John Guidetti has been targeted by Genk

Genk are chasing Manchester City striker John Guidetti. The young hitman is behind Sergio Aguero, Edin Dzeko, Alvaro Negredo and Stevan Jovetic in the club's pecking order.