Community Shield

Ross Barkley Maurizio Sarri praised Ross Barkley after the Community Shield and the Chelsea midfielder is excited for a big year under his new boss.

Sergio Aguero Manchester City "can't wait" for the Premier League season to start, says Ilkay Gundogan, after a strong Community Shield showing.

Gabriel Jesus Gabriel Jesus acknowledged Manchester City's favouritism to win successive Premier League trophies this season.

Ross Barkley Ross Barkley appears set to shed a difficult first season at Chelsea after Maurizio Sarri singled out his Community Shield performance.

Eden Hazard Real Madrid target Thibaut Courtois returns to Chelsea on Monday and boss Maurizio Sarri wants to discuss the Belgium goalkeeper's future.

Pep Guardiola After last season's apprenticeship, Pep Guardiola believes Phil Foden is prepared to graduate to a bigger role for Manchester City.

Maurizio Sarri Chelsea's new era under Maurizio Sarri begins at Wembley with the Italian facing his friend and admirer Pep Guardiola and Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola Pep Guardiola believes English football will learn a lot from Maurizio Sarri and has no hard feelings over Jorginho joining Chelsea.

Cesc Fabregas Pedro has signed a one-year extension to keep him at Chelsea until 2020, much to the delight of the Spain winger's new boss Maurizio Sarri.

Willian Borges Da Silva Willian has been strongly linked with a move away from Chelsea in the close-season, but Maurizio Sarri expects him to stay at the club.