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STEPHEN MCGOWAN AT IBROX: Steven Gerrard argues that Rangers are at their best when they go for the jugular. An opportunity to skilfully wield the scalpel now beckons.

Loris Karius is taking inspiration from his compatriot Oliver Kahn as he bids to bounce back from his horror show in Liverpool's Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.

Staff of trainer John Gosden are £100,000 better off thanks to the exploits of star stayer Stradivarius.

Sarriball is off to a flyer at Stamford Bridge. Under their new Italian manager, Chelsea have played six, won six. Here, Sportsmail examines what Maurizio Sarri's impact has been, and what may lie ahead.

Aston Villa are still interested in signing free agent James Collins, Sportsmail understands.

Footballer Jack Rodwell appeared in court on Friday after he was given a six-month driving ban without him knowing. The former England claimed documents were sent to his former address.

The Blues take on PAOK in Europa League on Thursday in Thessaloniki. Buck was pictured approaching fans with bags of potato crisps inside the Toumba Stadium.

LAURIE WHITWELL AT MOLINEUX: The scoreline may suggest a close encounter but there was a gulf between these teams. For Wolves, a first Premier League win at Molineux since December 2011.

EXCLUSIVE BY GRAEME CROSER: It is Steven Gerrard's job to relay the Rangers message to the world but, behind the scenes at Ibrox, the arch-communicator is Michael Beale.

CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: Attack, attack, attack. It has become a frustrated chant among United supporters in the difficult years since Sir Alex Ferguson abdicated at Old Trafford.

Singles wins for Alexander Zverev and Roger Federer - over John Isner and Nick Kyrgios respectively - earlier in the day had Team Europe firmly in control, as they took a 7-1 lead before the evening.

After getting to the semi-finals last season, Arsenal begin a new Europa League campaign hoping to go one stage further as they host Vorskla. Follow all the action here live here with TOM FARMERY.

They are aware it may take a year or even two to finalise a deal for Sane, with the City star valued at £135m but they are prepared to wait to land one of the brightest youngsters in the game.

The 26-year-old enjoyed a stellar first season at Liverpool last campaign, netting an incredible 44 goals. The Egyptian felt a connection to Liverpool's remarkable Champions League victory in Istanbul.

West Brom are discussing a short term contract for former Crystal Palace winger Bakary Sako. The 30-year-old is a free agent having left Roy Hodsgon's side at the end of last season.