The Soccer Morning Show with Jamie Rudd

Arsenal head into the Champions League on the back of a derby win, Newcastle reveal they spent months planning for Eddie Howe's exit, and Aston Villa have yet to score a single Premier League goal. Plus, Manchester City open their European campaign at Porto with Erling Haaland rested and a midfield question to answer.

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Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea and go level at the top of the Premier League, while Everton's deadline-day signing produced one of the weekend's defining moments at Old Trafford. Plus, Jamie Vardy is back in English football.

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Manchester City's Erling Haaland hits a landmark goal on a debut-studded Saturday, Nottingham Forest's manager accuses VAR of guessing, and newly promoted Hull City remain unbeaten. Plus, the Sunday London derby arrives with everything on the line.

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Alexander Isak scored twice in the opening six minutes as Andoni Iraola's Liverpool beat Ipswich Town to open the Premier League season. Plus the Saturday slate, Sunday's London derby preview, and the chaos at Everton before Manchester United arrive.

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The summer window left Chelsea unrecognizable after 39 departures and half a billion pounds recouped — and now they have to face Arsenal on Sunday. Plus, Florian Wirtz needs to step up at Ipswich, Richarlison gets frozen out at Spurs, and a referee admits to playing secret games during live Premier League matches.

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Bukayo Saka's second-half strike gave Arsenal a win over Aston Villa, Manchester City's summer spending hits a Premier League record, and Everton's pursuit of Folarin Balogun collapses in embarrassing fashion. Plus, a big weekend of Premier League football is just around the corner.

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Manchester City matched the British transfer record to land Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea, who were then left fuming after Monaco pulled out of selling them his replacement. Plus, Sunderland won a private-jet race to sign Malick Fofana, and the Premier League scoreboard catches up on a busy week.

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Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football after two decades with Argentina, capping a career that included a 2022 World Cup title. Meanwhile, transfer deadline day shakes up the Premier League, and Arsenal keep their perfect start rolling.

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Manchester United beat Ipswich 5-2, Bruno Fernandes claimed a hat-trick, and Chelsea's low-possession masterclass under Xabi Alonso is turning heads. Plus, transfer deadline day is burning hot as Arsenal chase Julián Álvarez and the full Premier League weekend scorecard lands.

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Manchester United put five past Ipswich on Marcus Rashford's emotional return to Old Trafford, while Chelsea keep winning despite looking like they might collapse at any moment. Plus, Jude Bellingham and José Mourinho are making Real Madrid look very dangerous, and tonight Fulham host Chelsea with the transfer window slamming shut at midnight.

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