Mike Brown: Wales will be "massive test"

Mike Brown has said that England are expecting a "massive test" when they face Wales at Twickenham in their second match at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Both sides won their opening fixtures in Pool A, while Stuart Lancaster's side claimed victory last time the two teams met during the Six Nations earlier this year.

Luis Enrique pleased with Munir El-Haddadi, Sandro Ramirez

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has said that he "really liked" the performance of both Munir El-Haddadi and Sandro Ramirez in the Catalan side's 4-1 win over Levante on Sunday.
Munir and Sandro were surprise starters at Camp Nou as Enrique rotated his squad ahead of a busy couple of weeks.

Peterborough United appoint Graham Westley as new manager

Peterborough United have announced that Graham Westley has been appointed as the League One club's new manager.
The club have been hunting for a permanent boss following the dismissal of Dave Robertson just over a fortnight ago.
Rotherham United boss Steve Evans had been linked to the vacancy, but Posh chairman Darragh MacAnthony has opted to hire former Preston North End manager Westley, who had been out of work since leaving Stevenage in May.

Luis Enrique: 'Lionel Messi is not human'

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has claimed that Lionel Messi 'is not human' following another match-winning performance from the attacker.
Messi scored twice and contributed one assist in Barcelona's 4-1 win over Levante on Sunday, but the Argentine did miss his second penalty of the match in the 75th minute.

Report: Liverpool to send Divock Origi out on loan

Liverpool have been considering a second successive loan deal for striker Divock Origi, according to reports.
The Reds recruited Danny Ings and Christian Benteke over the summer, while Daniel Sturridge is thought to be in line for a start against Norwich City on Sunday.

Hector Bellerin "not thinking" about leaving Arsenal in the future

Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin has insisted that he has no intention of leaving the North London club any time soon.
The 20-year-old has become an established member of the Gunners' first team following his breakthrough last season.
Bellerin moved to the Premier League club from Barcelona academy La Masia in 2011, but the Spaniard does not envisage a return to his homeland.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez: 'Ross Barkley has a world-class future'

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has been full of praise for Ross Barkley ahead of the midfielder's 100th appearance for the Merseyside outfit.
The England international has become a prominent member of the Toffees' first team after bursting through the senior ranks a few years ago.
Martinez has admitted that he has been particularly impressed by the 21-year-old's performances this season.

Sean Dyche: 'Andre Gray remains well-grounded'

Sean Dyche has claimed that record-signing Andre Gray has "bought into the culture" at Burnley during his first month at the club.
The former Brentford striker joined in a deal thought to be worth around the £9m mark.
Despite the lofty price tag, and the pressure that ultimately comes with it, Dyche believes that Gray has gone the right way about things since joining at the end of August.

Alan Pardew: 'Wilfried Zaha needs to focus more'

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has told Wilfried Zaha that he most improve his concentration.
The winger, who has completed a full 90 minutes once this season, was substituted early in the second half of Palace's 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on Sunday.
Pardew has suggested that the 22-year-old could go on to be a great player if he increases his work rate.
"The issue with Wilf is that he's a fabulous footballer. I'm trying to get him to understand that every moment in every game is very important," Pardew told Reuters.

Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood excited for Birmingham derby

Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood has admitted that the team are "looking forward" to facing Birmingham City in the League Cup.
The two arch rivals will meet for the first time in four years in the third round of the competition at Villa Park on Tuesday evening.

Dick Advocaat: 'Sunderland should be ashamed'

Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat has admitted that the players should feel "ashamed" following Saturday's defeat at Bournemouth.
The Black Cats lost 2-0 to the Premier League newcomers at Dean Court, which leaves them bottom of the table after six games.
Advocaat has insisted that he is determined to improve the side's fortunes.
"We have to be ashamed of what we did today," the Dutchman told The Mirror.

Jamie Carragher: 'Liverpool have to back Brendan Rodgers'

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has suggested that manager Brendan Rodgers must be given more time in the job.
The Reds sit 13th in the Premier League with two wins to their name following Sunday's 1-1 draw with Norwich City at Anfield.
The club made several changes to the playing and coaching staff over the summer, and Carragher has said that Rodgers needs the opportunity to work with them.

Jose Mourinho: 'I would sign every Arsenal player'

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has claimed that he would sign any Arsenal player if he had the opportunity.
The Gunners were beaten 2-0 by the Blues at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, in a game that saw Chelsea frontman Diego Costa criticised for provoking Arsenal centre-back Gabriel in an incident which saw the Brazilian defender sent off.
Mourinho has said that he would not hesitate if any Arsenal player became available in the transfer market.

Martin Keown: 'Diego Costa a master of dark arts'

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has stated that he would have loved to have played against Chelsea striker Diego Costa.
The Spain striker has attracted criticism for provoking Gunners centre-back Gabriel in an incident which saw the Brazilian defender sent off in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to the Blues at Stamford Bridge.
Keown has insisted that he would not have fallen for Costa's antics had he come up against him.
"Once in a while I wish I could beam a current player back to my era so I could play against them," Keown wrote in the Daily Mail.

Louis van Gaal: 'Anthony Martial will get better'

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has stated that Anthony Martial will go on to be a key player for the club.
The 19-year-old striker scored two goals on his first Premier League start against Southampton on Sunday, helping the Red Devils to a 3-2 win on the South Coast.
Van Gaal has warned that while he is confident Martial will improve, fans should not put too much expectation on the Frenchman too soon.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers: 'We must make Anfield a fortress again'

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has claimed that he and his players need to build Anfield back to the "fortress" that it once was.
The Reds have secured victory in just one of their three home games in the Premier League so far this season.
The Merseyside ground has played host to a 3-0 defeat to West Ham United and a 1-1 draw with Norwich City in the last month.

Liverpool's Simon Mignolet to assess game after costly error against Norwich

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has claimed that he and his players need to build Anfield back to the "fortress" that it once was.
The Reds have secured victory in just one of their three home games in the Premier League so far this season.
The Merseyside ground has played host to a 3-0 defeat to West Ham United and a 1-1 draw with Norwich City in the last month.

Fabio Borini 'angered' by Sunderland's poor results

Summer signing Fabio Borini has admitted that he feels "angry" when Sunderland drop points.
Six games into the Premier League season and the North-East outfit are already at the bottom of the table.
The Black Cats have picked up just two points and have suffered four defeats, the latest of which came against Bournemouth in a 2-0 loss at the Vitality Stadium.

West Bromwich Albion plotting move for Jason Lowe?

West Bromwich Albion are reportedly looking to make a move for Blackburn Rovers midfielder Jason Lowe.
The 24-year-old can play both in midfield and at right-back and according to the Daily Star, Blackburn are wanting around £5m for Lowe.

Sadio Mane to be offered a new contract?

Southampton are reportedly ready to reward Sadio Mane with a new contract with the club.
The winger had been linked with a move to Manchester United in the summer and according to The Mirror, talks are to begin soon on improved terms after Mane impressed in his first season on the South Coast.
Saints manager Ronald Koeman revealed that he had not talked to the player about a potential move to Manchester and there was no issues with the Senegal international.

Chelsea, Arsenal fight over Moussa Konate?

Chelsea and Arsenal are reportedly ready to fight it out for the signature of Senegal international Moussa Konate.
The 22-year-old currently plays for Swiss side Sion and according to the Sunday People, the club are looking for around £10m for the striker.

Report: Manchester United target Aaron Cresswell

Manchester United are considering making a bid for West Ham United defender Aaron Cresswell, according to reports.
Louis van Gaal is believed to be keen to add to his options at left-back after the injury to Luke Shaw and according to The Sun, the Dutchman will see how the next three months pan out without the England international before making a move for Cresswell.

Guillem Balague: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is dreaming of Manchester United return'

Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo "keeps dreaming" of going back to Manchester United.
The Real Madrid forward swapped Old Trafford for the Bernabeu in 2009 for a world-record fee of £80m, and in recent years has been linked with the Red Devils as well as Paris Saint-Germain.
Balague told Sky Sports News: "This could be his last year. It is quite clear there is a strategy in place, both by Real and from Ronaldo, to push the situation to a limit next summer.

Chelsea's Kurt Zouma: 'It doesn't matter who plays in defence'

 
Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma has played down John Terry's first-team snub by insisting that it "doesn't matter who plays".
Manager Jose Mourinho has rotated the back line a few times this season, with Terry missing out on occasion.
The former England captain played every Premier League game in the team's 2014-15 title-winning campaign, but was dropped from the starting lineup in Saturday's 2-0 win over Arsenal.

Paris Saint-Germain to bid £109.2m for Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo?

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly willing to part with a world-record fee of £109.2m to sign Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Ballon d'Or winner's future has been a talking point of late, with some reports claiming that the Portugal captain is considering leaving the Bernabeu next summer.