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Noble scored and was later sent off as West Ham stunned Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield in a Premier League game that both teams finished with 10 men.

Rodgers has defended the perceived change in Liverpool's playing style brought on by the inclusion of Benteke and said the tall Belgian striker gives his side an element of unpredictability they were lacking last season.

The 19-year-old, nicknamed the 'Balkan Messi' after Argentina forward Lionel, joined Barca from Dynamo Zagreb last year.

Manchester City's Argentine full-back Pablo Zabaleta will be out of action for at least a month after injuring a knee in training.

Juventus have signed Brazil left back Alex Sandro from Porto on a five-year contract for a transfer fee of 26 million euros ($29.23 million).

Pique has apologised for being sent off in Monday's Spanish Super Cup second leg at home to Athletic Bilbao but denied insulting the linesman.

The central defender, who turned out for QPR in the EPL in the 2011-12 season, is the first overseas defender to sign for the Sachin Tendulkar co-owned ISL franchisee this year.

Football Association says on Tuesday that it has rejected Chelsea's appeal against the red card shown to goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois during the 2-2 draw with Swansea.

Midfielder Augusto will be joining Chennaiyin FC on loan from Brazilian giants Fluminense for Indian Super League.

West Ham United capitalised on mistakes by new Arsenal new goalkeeper Petr Cech to secure a surprise 2-0 Premier League victory at the Emirates.

English Premier League football club Arsenal's midfielder Jack Wilshere has suffered a hairline fracture to his right ankle.

The league this season will surely be much tougher in comparison to the last year as all the teams have improved and the relegation scramble can go to the last week.

Argentina still No. 1 at the FIFA rankings despite being beaten in the last World Cup final 0-1 by Germany.

Major English Premier League transfers ahead of the new season which starts on August 8.

Jovetic had joined Inter Milan on an 18-month loan deal with a view to a permanent transfer, his Premier League parent club announced on Friday.

Chelsea striker Costa and defender Cahill will be fit to play against Arsenal in the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday, manager Mourinho has said.