Football

Frank Lampard bemoaned the “harsh reality” of the Premier League after his Chelsea reign started with a thumping 4-0 defeat at Manchester United on the opening weekend of the season.

Marcus Rashford’s double helped rampant Manchester United start the new season with a bang as Chelsea capitulated in Frank Lampard’s first match in charge.

Steve Bruce was left to rue a single mistake as Arsenal condemned him to defeat in his first game as Newcastle head coach.

Gareth Bale has been recalled to the Real Madrid squad for their final pre-season friendly against Roma on Sunday night.

Neymar is said to be unsettled in France and has been linked with Barcelona and Real Madrid this summer.

Guardiola enjoyed the result but not the performance as Manchester City opened their title defence with a 5-0 thrashing of West Ham.

Steven Gerrard has called for a pumped-up Ibrox as he looks to give his weary Europa League campaigners an energy boost before facing Hibernian.

Frank Lampard has banned Chelsea’s players from talking about the club’s transfer embargo as he bids to prevent a lowering of standards at Stamford Bridge.

Klopp concerned about a shortage of keepers following Alission calf injury.