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West Ham sign Andy Carroll

West Ham have announced the signing of England striker Andy Carroll from Liverpool for an undisclosed club-record fee.

United begin defence at Swansea

Manchester United will begin the defence of their Premier League title with an away trip to Swansea on August 17.

Moyes odds-on for triumphant start

David Moyes is odds-on to win his first Premier League game in charge of Manchester United at Swansea.

Wigan set for Tykes test

FA Cup holders Wigan will start life in the Championship under new boss Owen Coyle with a trip to Barnsley on August 3.

Celtic open up against County

Celtic begin the defence of their SPL title with a home match against Ross County on Saturday, August 3.

Jose happy with home start

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho pleased to be starting his second spell at the club with a home game.

Isco price won't be dropped

Malaga have warned those looking to snare highly-rated forward Isco that they will not be dropping their asking price.

Pardew: I'm staying at Newcastle

Alan Pardew has insisted he will remain as Newcastle boss despite the turmoil currently engulfing the club.

Sunderland 'sign' young Swede

Sunderland are understood to have signed forward David Moberg Karlsson from Gothenburg, subject to a medical.

Fabregas: I want to stay

Cesc Fabregas has admitted he has struggled to win around the unanimous support of the Barcelona fans and press.