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Kevin De Bruyne had a £54m question to answer... and Manchester City's star signing gave us glimpses of the playmaker who terrorised the Bundesliga last season

13/09/15 09:33

KIERAN GILL AT SELHURST PARK: When his first chance in Manchester City blue arrived, towards the end of the first half after replacing the injured Sergio Aguero, Kevin De Bruyne tried to answer the £54million question. He failed to do so as, with the entire goal to aim at, his low drive was hit directly at Crystal Palace goalkeeper Alex McCarthy, and held comfortably. It wasn’t the worst shot, nor was it best, but Manuel Pellegrini won’t worry too much. There were glimpses at Selhurst Park of the playmaker who tore the Bundesliga apart with Wolfsburg last season and signs that he, like Raheem Sterling, will not be phased by the money behind his move. ...read

Anthony Martial 'proved himself with the ball' says Arsenal legend Thierry Henry

13/09/15 02:36

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry lavished praise on Manchester United's new teenage star Anthony Martial, after the youngster scored a spectacular debut goal.

Norwich City 3-1 Bournemouth: Wes Hoolahan puts in virtuoso display at Carrow Road as the Canaries win battle of the new-boys

13/09/15 01:54

SAM CUNNINGHAM AT CARROW ROAD: Norwich City playmaker Wes Hoolahan put in a majestic home performance as his team beat fellow Premier League newcomers Bournemouth, 3-1.

Manchester United 3-1 Liverpool: Anthony Martial announces himself at Old Trafford with late wonder goal after Daley Blind and Ander Herrera laid platform for victory

13/09/15 01:38

ROB DRAPER AT OLD TRAFFORD: It was a cathartic roar that enveloped hope for the future. When Anthony Martial set off on his run, he had the coltish gait of a teenager.

Manchester United fans in dreamland following Anthony Martial awesome arrival at Old Trafford

13/09/15 01:33

CHRIS WHEELER: The board went up with a green No.9 on the screen and immediately a placard went up in the stands at Old Trafford: Anthony Martial, Welcome to the Theatre of Dreams.

Crystal Palace 0-1 Manchester City: Kelechi Iheanacho strikes in stoppage time as Manuel Pellegrini's side continue perfect start... but injury problems mount with Sergio Aguero going off

13/09/15 01:32

SAMI MOKBEL AT SELHURST PARK: Manuel Pellegrini may look back at this in May and remember it as a pivotal afternoon in his side's triumphant title challenge.

Watford 1-0 Swansea: Hornets halt visitors' unbeaten run thanks to Odion Ighalo strike despite Valon Behrami's red card

13/09/15 01:30

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT VICARAGE ROAD: To Garry Monk’s immense frustration, not even a stamp of inexplicable violence from Valon Behrami could wake up his woefully dozy players.

Arsenal 2-0 Stoke: Gunners return to winning ways at the Emirates as Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud seal easy win

13/09/15 01:29

MATT BARLOW AT THE EMIRATES: His strikers were on target and Arsene Wenger enjoyed a sigh of relief as Arsenal recorded their first home win of the campaign against Stoke City on Saturday.

Brendan Rodgers blasted by Liverpool legends Jamie Carragher and Graeme Souness after defeat to Manchester United

13/09/15 01:26

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers came under attack from two club legends after his side's disastrous defeat to Manchester United.

Everton 3-1 Chelsea: Steven Naismith perfect hat-trick piles more pressure on stuttering champions despite Nemanja Matic screamer

13/09/15 01:23

OLIVER HOLT AT GOODISON PARK: Jose Mourinho's worst ever start to a league campaign continued after the defending champions Chelsea were beaten 3-1 by Everton.

FIFA still to decide if Sunderland owe Inter Milan £8million for Argentine Ricky Alvarez

13/09/15 00:24

FIFA have confirmed they are still to determine whether Sunderland must pay Inter Milan £8million for Ricky Alvarez.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho refuses to blame his 'champions' after Everton defeat compounds Blues' worst start since 1988

12/09/15 23:44

Defiant Jose Mourinho refused to blame his players after Chelsea's worst start to a Premier League season since 1988 was compounded by a 3-1 defeat by Everton at Goodison Park.

Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood wants to make a move for Emmanuel Adebayor - 'he is too good a talent not to play any football'

12/09/15 22:56

Tim Sherwood has not ruled out trying again to sign Emmanuel Adebayor in the January transfer window, saying: ‘I would not hesitate if he had the desire to want to come and play football.’

Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat refuses to praise striker Jermain Defoe ahead of Tottenham clash at the Stadium of Light

12/09/15 22:31

Dick Advocaat is refusing to praise Jermain Defoe – or play him in his preferred position – despite the Sunderland striker scoring five times this season.

Newcastle manager Steve McClaren is altering his approach with Aleksandar Mitrovic banned for three games

12/09/15 22:31

Steve McClaren admits he and his staff will have to change their approach with suspended striker Aleksandar Mitrovic. Newcastle play West Ham on Monday.

Chelsea have allowed more clear chances against them than anyone else... how much are Cesc Fabregas and Nemanja Matic to blame for not protecting the back four?

12/09/15 22:25

KIERAN GILL - THE NUMBERS GAME: Chelsea's back four have deserved their share of the blame but Cesc Fabregas and Nemanja Matic are as culpable for allowing them to be so exposed.

Manchester United 3-1 Liverpool Barclays Premier League RESULT: Daley Blind and Ander Herrera put hosts in control before Christian Benteke and Anthony Martial score stunners

12/09/15 20:23

Old enemies Manchester United and Liverpool go head-to-head at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday evening. Join JONNY SINGER for all the action as it happens

Alan Pardew and Manuel Pellegrini involved in another touchline bust up during Manchester City's win at Crystal Palace

12/09/15 18:38

Alan Pardew and Manuel Pellegrini were involved in another touchline bust up during Manchester City's 1-0 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday after a Yaya Toure foul on James McArthur.

Arsenal 2-0 Stoke FINAL SCORE: Plus rest of Barclays Premier League football as Manchester City beat Crystal Palace

12/09/15 17:02

Join JONNY SINGER for live coverage of the five 3pm kick-offs in the Barclays Premier League. Highlights include Arsenal vs Stoke City and Crystal Palace vs Manchester City

Everton 3-1 Chelsea PLAYER RATINGS: Steven Naismith shines after coming off the bench to leave Blues with sinking feeling

12/09/15 16:26

DOMINIC KING AT GOODISON PARK: A Steven Naismith hat-trick consigned Chelsea to their worst start to a league season since 1988, as Everton ran out 3-1 winners at Goodison Park.

Manchester United vs Liverpool: Who comes out on top when the Premier League stars collide?

12/09/15 15:06

Brendan Rodgers' Liverpool side head to Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon to take on Manchester United. Who comes out on top when the stars are judged by Sportsmail's High Court?

How John Stones went from being a frail Barnsley youngster to the one who got away from Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho

12/09/15 14:59

JOE BERNSTEIN: Jose Mourinho will be interested to learn that John Stones’s only flaw as a stand-out talent for Barnsley Under 18s was a low pain threshold.

Everton 3-1 Chelsea Barclays Premier League Result: Steven Naismith hat-trick piles pressure on Jose Mourinho

12/09/15 14:48

Chelsea travel to Everton on Saturday lunchtime as they desperately try to kick-start their season. Join ADAM SHERGOLD for live coverage of the game at Goodison Park

Louis van Gaal's old school rules are not normal... Sir Alex Ferguson wouldn't have treated Manchester United stars like babies, says former striker Louis Saha

12/09/15 13:42

EXCLUSIVE: Louis Saha has criticised the way in which under fire Louis van Gaal treats the Manchester United squad, claiming his canteen rules are abnormal and that Fergie treated stars differently.

Newcastle manager Steve McClaren hopeful faith shown by St James' Park crowd will be rewarded despite slow start

12/09/15 13:33

Steve McClaren is confident he is building something at Newcastle, even if he still has a long way to go. The Magpies' new head coach is still awaiting the first win of his career at St James' Park.

Manchester United must stick by Louis van Gaal... but the time to deliver success is fast approaching, says Gary Neville

12/09/15 11:28

Louis van Gaal is at a pivotal stage of his managerial tenure at Manchester United and must start to deliver on his unswerving philosophy, according to former United full-back Gary Neville.

Brendan Rodgers knows a win against Manchester United changes everything, but he is similar to David Moyes – until he wins a trophy, Liverpool fans will be sceptical

12/09/15 10:49

JAMIE CARRAGHER: The biggest rivalry in English football resumes but this game has a different feel: this is a showdown when the scrutiny on two managers has replaced the focus on two clubs.

Wayne Rooney set to miss Liverpool clash with Marouane Fellaini likely to be given chance to lead Manchester United's attack

12/09/15 10:48

NEIL ASHTON: Louis van Gaal will turn to Marouane Fellaini to play as the main striker against Liverpool if Wayne Rooney fails a late fitness test after sustaining a hamstring problem.

Steven Gerrard: The clubs that tried to sign me in my last year at Liverpool… Tottenham, PSG and Monaco, plus a £10m deal for a club in Qatar

12/09/15 08:56

STEVEN GERRARD - MY STORY: In Day One of his explosive new book Steven Gerrard reveals the long list of clubs that approached him when it became clear that he was to leave Liverpool last summer.

Asmir Begovic to gain from the loss of Thibaut Courtois... Chelsea's back-up goalkeeper will try to prove he is worthy of starring for the Premier League champions

12/09/15 08:09

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Thibaut Courtois’s loss has proven to be Asmir Begovic’s gain. It is his change to prove to Jose Mourinho he can be a world-class goalkeeper for Chelsea.

Manchester United vs Liverpool: Team news, kick-off time, probable line-ups, odds and stats for the Premier League clash

12/09/15 02:40

Get the latest team news and stats ahead of the Barclays Premier League clash between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Manchester United players rebel against Louis van Gaal as senior stars complain they 'are being turned into robots' by manager's rigid regime

12/09/15 01:42

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has come under further pressure after it emerged that senior players have complained about his training methods.