Murmurs of discontent about Manuel Pellegrini's methods have started while Sheffield United make a mockery of both teams' pre-season expectations.

Bet against Jurgen Klopp’s relentless Reds at your peril as this team just don’t know when to lie down, writes John Dillon.

What are the chances of Spurs ending a decade without a trophy and Arsenal claiming their first under Unai Emery?

Marco Silva, the manager who cost Everton £4m in compensation after they lured him from Watford last year, is facing a calamity after four straight defeats.

Should Los Angeles FC follow up with another “expansion team” MLS Cup triumph, it would provide another significant piece of evidence about the strength of the league’s growing size and attraction.

For Christian Pulisic, the long game may be the smarter one to play as he bids to break into the Chelsea team.

This weekend could be the first big test of whether a New Guard is seriously emerging in the Premier League to replace the faltering giants of the old one.

The opportunity for England to potentially play five times at Wembley during Euro 2020 and give their hopes of glory a huge lift, writes John Dillon.

For a man whose reputation was forged so emphatically by dazzling success in the Champions League, Pep Guardiola has been tormented by it for some time now.

It’s early days in the Premier League but already its reputation for competitiveness has thrown up two headline-grabbing instances of underdogs defying the odds.

Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr II is going to be fascinating, compelling and controversial on many, many levels, writes John Dillon.

A better record against the Top Six is one identifiable advance for Liverpool in their quest to close the narrow gap on Man City.