Welcome to The Sportsman's LIVE football blog, where we will be bringing you all the biggest news and transfer stories throughout the day. The biggest topic of the day is the return of the Premier League as Crystal Palace welcome Arsenal for the season opener. We will have you covered for live updates throughout the match, followed by a reaction.
Stay with us you won't want to miss it.
A Bukayo Saka effort is deflected off the top of Marc Guehi's head and into his own net. An unfortunate own goal for him. 2-0 Arsenal with 5 minutes left.
Appeals were rife around Selhurst Park as the ball appeared to strike the hand of Arsenal defender Gabriel. Should it have been given?
Arsenal are leading 1-0 at half-time against Crystal Palace, who grew into the game as time progressed, but Arsenal remain a threat with Gabriel Jesus really showing his worth so far with some excellent trickery and sharp movement!
Arsenal have the first goal of the season, it's Gabriel Martinelli finishing off a crossed header from Oleksandr Zinchenko!
Gabriel Jesus is the most owned player in the history of Fantasy Premier League. Expectations are high for the Brazilian!
Burnley have sold Maxwel Cornet to West Ham, which the Hammers have now confirmed!
The Mirror's Colin Millar reports the La Liga has rejected Barcelona's attempts to register their five new signings, and two contract renewals.
Christian Benteke is reportedly leaving Crystal Palace for the bright lights of Washington D.C, signing for Wayne Rooney's DC United.
Benteke, 31, has made 45 caps with Belgium. Scored 86 Premier League goals with Liverpool, Aston Villa and Palace.
The Ivorian's move to the Hammers is edging closer.
Cornet's representatives are now finalising personal terms.
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Heung-min Son - 50
Mo Salah - 50
Harry Kane - 48
Sadio Mané - 45
Raheem Sterling - 41
Imagine if Sonaldo was on penalties. 🤤🤤🤤
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Following reports from numerous media outlets this week, we can confirm an agreement has been reached with Brighton and Hove Albion for the signing of Marc Cucurella.
Everton are also working to get Gana Gueye deal done soon, matter of final details.
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"The second goal was like an explosion, we all ran on the pitch, we went crazy. It was love.”
