Sunderland travel to Ipswich Town on the opening weekend of the Premier League season and must wait until December for their first derby match against Newcastle United.
Veteran prop James Slipper has gone back on his international retirement to return to Australia's ranks after being named in the Wallabies squad for the forthcoming Nations Championship.
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George North will bring the curtain down on his professional rugby career by playing for the Barbarians against Wales at Twickenham.
Mauricio Pochettino has his USA midfield thriving at the World Cup with a fluid approach - here is how it works.
Enzo Maresca and Frank Lampard set for Stamford Bridge returns as new boss also reunites with Liverpool
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A big change to the Premier League scheduling means the new season will pause after the first five games
One man will already miss the opening game, but there are reasons for the new head coach to be positive
Frank Lampard takes Coventry to the Emirates Stadium in their first Premier League fixture in more than two decades
Arsenal bid to retain their first Premier League title in 22 years, while Manchester City will try to wrestle back the trophy amid potential charges from Liverpool and Chelsea
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Arsenal will begin their title defence against a newly-promoted side, while Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea reign begins with a big London derby
Arsenal face Coventry City in the season opener and both sides, along with Bournemouth, face tricky starts to the new campaign
While Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and co. draw inevitable focus, there is an argument that this tournament will be won by the 11th name on the teamsheet
