Football

"I think Indian players have the technique and skills. It's all about playing against stronger teams which can help you a lot," said Anelka.

Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain padded up for a quick knock during a recent Gunners training session.

That feat has only been managed three times in Italy's top flight, with Inter Milan doing it as recently as 2006-2010.

Van Gaal said he wanted to "kiss" Depay after the Dutch midfielder scored two and set up the third in United's 3-1 win over Club Bruges.

Liverpool were thumped 6-1 by Stoke City on the final day of last season but won 1-0 in their league opener against the same opponents last week.

Coutinho is capable of great things at Liverpool and can play the role that Steven Gerrard played for the Premier League side, according to former Brazil international Kaka.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said he is satisfied with striker Diego Costa's fitness after the Spain international recovered from a hamstring injury.

The 28-year-old France international collided with Tomkins in the 76th minute at the Emirates and appeared to be dazed by the clash.

Southampton substitute Shane Long headed a late equaliser to earn a 2-2 draw at Newcastle and deny Steve McClaren a winning Premier League start in charge of the home side.

Arsenal began their new Premier League season with a shock 2-0 defeat by West Ham after a nightmare debut for new goalkeeper Cech at Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

After leading from start to finish last season, Chelsea have earned the tag as the team to beat.

The north London club have addressed a number of issues which have held them back since the trophy-laden early years of manager Arsene Wenger's reign came to an end in 2005.

Guardiola said the 31-year-old Schweinsteiger can only be a success at the Premier League club if he can shake off his injury problems.

Sinisa Mihajlovic has set AC Milan a top-three finish as the target for his first season in charge of the seven-times European champions.

Everton's most expensive pre-season signing, Gerard Deulofeu, is expected to miss the opening Premier League game against Watford this weekend, manager Martinez said.

Mendes got married on Sunday in Portugal to his long-term partner Sandra Barbosa, and the gift he got from one of his most noted clients made many jaws drop.