LEE CLAYTON, HEAD OF SPORT: Jamie Carragher looks forward to the new season, where he expects Chelsea will retain their title. But he isn't looking forward to wearing a Manchester United shirt...

With the amount of time Roman Abramovich is devoting to his academy project, Chelsea staff have been left in no doubt that he is demanding a return on his £100million investment.

Gary Neville is to miss the start of the Barclays Premier League season for Sky after his father, Neville, suffered a heart attack on his way to Australia.

Arsenal will be genuine title contenders this season if they sign Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, according to club legend Thierry Henry.

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic refused to apologise for fielding an understrength team in Romania as their Europa League dream ended in defeat against Astra Giurgiu.

The cheerleaders refer to 'The Greatest League In The World'. Let us remind them that not one English club reached the quarter-finals of last season's Champions League.

British tennis star Andy Murray and new wife Kim Sears are expecting a baby, it has been reported. The couple, who married in April, are said to be overjoyed by the news.

Manchester United are within touching distance of the Champions League group stages, but first must negotiate a two-legged play-off. Here Sportsmail looks at the five teams they could be drawn against.

Short attention spans, minimal engagement and investment, instant gratification, or goodbye. What Australia needed was one of those innings that demand time.

LAWRENCE BOOTH: England raced into a lead of 214 runs on the first day of the fourth Ashes Test thanks to an impressive bowling and batting display by Stuart Broad and Joe Root respectively.

Sometimes there is no substitute for carving out ugly runs, and the performance of Australia's batsmen suggested this is something of a dying art. Let us be clear: they faced a perfect storm.

LAWRENCE BOOTH AT TRENT BRIDGE: Stuart Broad hailed the greatest moment of his career as England took a giant step towards reclaiming the Ashes on a day for the ages in Nottingham.

CHARLES SALE: There has been no talk of Kevin Pietersen with England poised to regain the Ashes without missing a batsman whose banishment overshadowed cricket for over a year.

George Groves has claimed that nothing about Badou Jack scares him and he'll win a 'dream' world title by knockout in Las Vegas. They face off on September 12.

Tottenham teenager Dele Alli has revealed that Luka Modric called him a 'little b****r' when he audaciously nutmegged him in Tuesday's Audi Cup Clash.

It seems half the teams in the Premier League have shown an interest in signing Adama Traore this summer, Sportsmail takes a look at the latest product from the Barcelona talent factory.

DOMINIC KING: Christian Benteke is ready to prove Tim Sherwood wrong and show him that Liverpool is the perfect place to demonstrate his scoring talents.

Sergio Molina is a 19-year-old who joined the Real academy a decade ago. He has captained sides at every level from Under-10 to Under-19.

Tottenham are considering a move for Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin as their plans to land a new forward drag on. Mauricio Pochettino is desperate to land a new centre forward.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed midfielder Jack Wilshere has suffered another injury set back, having picked up a hairline crack in his left fibula to rule him out of the Premier League opener

Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah has joined Roma on a season-long loan, the Barclays Premier League side have announced. He scored twice in 19 appearances for the Blues but found more joy on loan

SIMON JONES -TRANSFER NEWS COLUMN: Manchester City have identified Atletico Madrid's Diego Godin as the man who can help alleviate their pre-season malaise.

When he scored on his West Ham debut at just 18, local boy Freddie Sears was the name on everyone's lips in east London. Sportsmail now catches up with the Ipswich striker for a Q&A.;

THE DEBATE: Are Arsenal the new Chelsea? Mourinho would have us believe so and once again his words have caused a bit of a stir. Here's what you lot had to say.

Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross is to undergo back surgery and will be out for at least two months. He will have the operation next week having suffered a recurrence of a back problem.

Sportsmail reporter Neil Ashton has revealed the 15 players he has chosen for his MailOnline Fantasy Football team. Sign up if you think you can do better.

Manchester United are moving closer to signing Barcelona forward Pedro after meeting the £22million release clause in his contract. But how would they line up with him in the team?

The FA have signalled their intent to stamp out simulation as players perceived to be faking injury to get an opponent sent off face a three-match ban, which is included in a raft of changes.

Steve McClaren has accused Alan Pardew of lying about his interest in Fabricio Coloccini. The Argentine has since signed a one-year extension to his current deal.

Nothing summed up Australia's performance at Trent Bridge this morning better than the tweet which captured their innings in all its glory.

Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood wants to bring in some British signings after his flurry of foreign arrivals to maintain a balance in the squad and dressing room.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho appears to be considering fielding prodigious youngster Bertrand Traore at left-back due to his lack of defensive options.

Jose Mourinho claims it takes him just 10 minutes to work out whether a youngster is ready to cut it at Chelsea. He claims it only takes a short time to work out whether they are mentally prepared.

Kevin De Bruyne has added fuel to transfer speculation linking him with a move to Manchester City after admitting 'I am not the one telling the people I am definitely going to stay'.

Nigeria have made an attempt to convince Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe to pledge his international future to them rather than to the England national team.

Fabricio Coloccini has signed a new contract at Newcastle United. The club captain has penned a one-year extension that will keep him on Tyneside until the summer of 2017

With Premier League clubs up and down the country hoping to strengthen their squad and offload dead wood, Sportsmail has every summer move covered with this handy guide.

Medical student Hallam Amos could be just what the doctor ordered from Wales boss Warren Gatland's perspective. The 20-year-old is in line to face Ireland at the Millennium on Saturday.

Warren Gatland discussed selection matters over the phone with his Ireland counterpart Joe Schmidt last week but the pleasantries will be put to one side in Cardiff on Saturday.

Martin Keown answered YOUR questions ahead of the 2015-16 Premier League season. The Arsenal legend had his say on the title race and more.