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The Spain international, 24, almost joined Madrid on transfer deadline day, but the deal fell through as the necessary paperwork was not filed in time.

"Serginho is a great addition to team. Roberto was convinced that he was the right man to fill the missing position," said the club's president.

After failing to score in their opening two home league games, Arsenal will be looking for their first goals and their first win this season when they play Stoke City.

England became the first team to qualify for the 2016 European Championship by crushing San Marino 6-0, while defending champion Spain avenged a rare loss to Slovakia with a 2-0 victory on Saturday.

"I feel Manuel has given me that trust and I am playing well. I don't feel any pressure because the manager has given me the trust," said Fernandinho.

The 24-year-old Borini spent a successful year on loan at Sunderland in the 2013-14 season, scoring 10 goals to help the northeast team stay in the Premier League.

Sturridge has returned to Liverpool training for the first time since undergoing hip surgery in May but the striker will not be rushed back into action.

Messi hit out at local media for reports stating he would take a break from his national side after a disappointing performance in the Copa America.

The English Premier League giants have a two-goal lead to take to Belgium after a 3-1 win at Old Trafford last Tuesday.

Liverpool's 100 per cent start to the season ended with a hard-fought goalless draw against top-four rivals Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Monday.

For the first time in Bournemouth's 125-year history, the team has scored goals in the top flight of English football - and won a game.

Rooney endured more frustration on Saturday as Manchester United was held to a 0-0 draw by Newcastle in the Premier League.

Benteke's goal was allowed to stand even though his team mate Philippe Coutinho, standing in an offside position, attempted to play the ball, distracting the visiting goalkeeper in the process.

Valencia are close to completing their return to the Champions League after beating Monaco 3-1 in their first leg playoff.

United's new signing Depay struck two fine goals and made a third as they took a step towards a return to the Champions League group stage with a 3-1 victory over Club Bruges.

West Ham Ladies are currently in the Football Association's (FA) Women's Premier League Southern Division.