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While Gary Neville watched the Community Shield from a TV studio, Chris Smalling staked his claim to be the Manchester United legend’s heir.Neville’s retirement in mid-season earlier this year was greeted with nothing like the fanfare accorded to Paul Sch Continue reading →

Welcome to the live Champions League and Europa League chat! Join me from 11am UK time for live coverage and discussion of the play-off draws for both UEFA competitions. Arsenal await their Champions League play-off opponents, while there is plenty of Continue reading →

Glorified kickabout it may be, but Sunday’s Community Shield heralds the return of top-flight football after what feels like an age. Even if neither side tries particularly hard, and it goes to penalties for the fourth time in five years, the Tra Continue reading →

Samir Nasri unavailable? Luka Modric too expensive? Wesley Sneijder’s wage demands too high? No problem. The player Manchester United should sign to fill the Paul Scholes-shaped hole in midfield is available on a free transfer. Step Continue reading →