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Di Matteo happy with striking options

Roberto Di Matteo believes Chelsea could pose a serious Barclays Premier League title challenge with only two recognised strikers.

Wenger admits United are stronger

Arsene Wenger accepts Arsenal have made rivals Manchester United even stronger with the sale of captain Robin van Persie, but feels Sir Alex Ferguson is a "bit too confident" with talking up another Treble like in 1999.

The lowdown on eight £10m-plus players signed by Premier League clubs

Eden Hazard has the talent to succeed at Chelsea while Shinji Kagawa will be a calm operator for Manchester United Premier League clubs have signed eight players for fees of £10m or more. Here those who know them well give the lowdown on them and whether they will be successful in England Eden...

Premier League 2012-13: What are you looking forward to most? - The Saturday debate

Sportsmail's panel of experts consider what they are looking forward to most with a new season of Barclays Premier League football set to get underway.

Martin O'Neill still chasing Steven Fletcher

Sunderland manager Martin O’Neill is refusing to give up his pursuit of Wolves striker Steven Fletcher and has vowed to bring in new faces before the closure of the transfer window.

Scudamore hails start of U21 Premier League

• League is to bridge gap between youth and senior football • The vote to go ahead with League was unanimous The new Under-21 Premier League began on Friday evening with Richard Scudamore stating that the competition is "to create an experience for players" to bridge the gap between...

Decoding Dad's black-and-white world

Duncan Hamilton adored his grandfather and was desolate when he died suddenly. But his loss and grief sparked a turning point in the awkward relationship with his father Whenever I think of my father, I always see him first beside the Tyne bridge. His face comes back to me with photographic...

Robin Van Persie: 'I listen to the little boy within – and he screamed Man United'

When showing off Robin van Persie – Manchester United's new prized asset – Sir Alex Ferguson was being watched intently by the man to his right. That man, the £24m signing from Arsenal who has penned a four-year deal, hung on his manager's every word, nodding in agreement at times...

Villas-Boas to blood Kane

Tottenham's failure to sign a new striker means new coach Andre Villas-Boas will give youngster Harry Kane a chance.