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Matty Lund is keen to make up for lost time after returning to competitive action for Rochdale on Saturday.

Sergio Aguero’s sensational late 2012 Premier League title winner for Manchester City was so memorable for one super fan that he risked passing out while having a tattoo of the commentary from that unforgettable finale.

Chris Smalling has warned his Manchester United team-mates that the repercussions will be dire this season if they don’t start taking their chances in front of goal.

Neil Lennon was delighted with Bolton’s continued defensive strength in the goalless draw with Sheffield Wednesday last night – but the Wanderers’ woes in front of goal persisted.

Manchester City’s disappointing 2-1 defeat to Italian side Juventus to kick off their Champions League campaign last night highlights how much work the Premier League pacesetters have to do in Europe, says Yaya Toure.

Manchester United’s 2-1 Champions League defeat away to PSV Eindhoven was compounded by Luke Shaw’s awful double leg fracture.

England will have few excuses should their lineout falter against Fiji on Friday night but Courtney Lawes is confident they won’t be needed.

Former Stockport Metro ace Keri-Anne Payne is still confident of being at next year’s Olympics despite missing her first chance to book herself a plane ticket to Rio.

Sam Burgess insists club allegiances have been put to one side as England go in search of World Cup success on home soil when they start the tournament against Fiji on Friday.

David Silva and Raheem Sterling were both missing for Manchester City this weekend and were joined off the pitch by an injured Sergio Aguero after 25 minutes, handing Kevin De Bruyne his debut off the bench and stage on which to shine.

Anthony Martial is expected to make his first Manchester United start tomorrow with Wayne Rooney ruled out of the club’s PSV Eindhoven Champions League clash.