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It\u2019s been a fiesty start to the match in Paisley,<\/strong> where St Mirren have already committed six fouls and are pressing Rangers aggressively. Oliver Antman has tested Shamal George, the St Mirren goalkeeper, with a long-range effort, but otherwise the visitors haven\u2019t created much.<\/p>\n

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More photos are streaming in from Hill Dickinson Stadium,<\/strong> where David Moyes and his players have been getting used to their new surroundings.<\/p>\n

<\/span>David Moyes checks out the pitch before kick-off.<\/span> Photograph: Peter Powell\/ReutersShare<\/p>\n

Thanks Dom, <\/strong>enjoy your deserved hour away from bad screen (work computer) even if we all know you\u2019re heading straight to good screen (The Big Match Revisited on ITV4). While Dom takes in the highlights of Arsenal\u2019s 3-1 victory over Manchester United from November 1975, in the present, St Mirren v Rangers has kicked off, but it\u2019s goalless as things stand.<\/p>\n

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Right,<\/strong> with that I shall hand the matchday live blog reins over to Will Magee for an hour while I grab a sandwich and a blessed screen break.<\/p>\n

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Updated at\u00a007.00 EDT<\/p>\n

I enjoyed this email<\/strong> from Ken Andrew:<\/p>\n

Lovely words on Morecambe by Sam Dalling. 45 years ago as a cub reporter on the Morecambe Visitor I used to share the press box at the old ground with my opposition from the Lancaster Guardian Dick Quick. What a byline!<\/p>\n

Different times of course. One of the directors was a local butcher who used to come to home games in his bloodied apron carrying a huge tray of meat pies. And the club was tottering even then. Save Our Shrimps was one campaign we ran.<\/p>\n

Delighted the club has been saved. Come on you Shrimps!<\/p>\n

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Manchester United fans are taking an interest in the Royal Antwerp v Mechelen team news<\/strong> today. And, as called by our own Jamie Jackson, there\u2019s no Senne Lammens amid serious interest from United in the 23-year-old goalkeeper. A move worth around \u00a317m is anticipated.<\/p>\n

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The pictures from outside the Hill Dickinson Stadium<\/strong> are starting to drop. Looks like a corking day weather-wise on Merseyside for Everton fans to officially christen their new ground.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Everton fans outside the Hill Dickinson Stadium before the game against Brighton today.<\/span> Photograph: Peter Powell\/ReutersShare<\/p>\n

The early Craven Cottage team news<\/strong> is that Andr\u00e9 Onana is<\/em> in the Manchester United squad, so could come back into the side, with Bayindir having failed to impress when given an opportunity against Arsenal last week.<\/p>\n

It will be fascinating to see whether Ruben Amorim slots Sesko straight in, having used him as a substitute last week. Although shorn of a true No 9, United\u2019s frontline of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Mason Mount looked quite fluid and fluent against the Gunners and Sesko made little impact in his 25 minutes of game-time. Mount is the likeliest to drop to the bench to accommodate the ex RB Leipzig frontman.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Onana could return amid Manchester United\u2019s goalkeeping woes. <\/span> Photograph: Ash Donelon\/Manchester United\/Getty ImagesShare<\/p>\n

John Brewin<\/strong> is (presumably) enjoying a lovely summer\u2019s walk by Putney Bridge ahead of Fulham v Manchester United later and has sent us this scene-setter:<\/p>\n

Bright sunshine by the Thames, where Manchester United travel to Fulham for the later Sunday game. Optimism of a decent performance against Arsenal last week is measured at United by the thought of losing the opening two matches. That happened three seasons ago and United finished third. Are hopes that high? Not especially. Who plays in goal? Andr\u00e9 Onana, Altay Bayindir or Tom Heaton? Will Benjamin Sesko start?<\/p>\n

Fulham fans meanwhile await a new signing. Last week at Brighton, they got better as the game went on, and Rodrigo Muniz, offered a new deal, made a big difference, the fans asking him to stay. He smashed Liverpool\u2019s defence to smithereens back in April. United have a decent record at the Cottage but not a great record under their current manager. Like so many other clubs in this second round of matches, the pressure is fully on.<\/p>\n

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Updated at\u00a006.19 EDT<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll bring you semi-regular updates<\/strong> from that game at The SMISA Stadium, by the way.<\/p>\n

Steam is already emerging from the ears of some Gers\u2019 hardcore \u2026<\/p>\n

<\/span>It could be another tough day for Russell Martin as Rangers visit St Mirren.<\/span> Photograph: Steve Welsh\/PAShare<\/p>\n

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St Mirren v Rangers team news<\/h2>\n

This is hot off the press, ahead of the midday kickoff in Paisley. A really big game for Russell Martin where nothing less than a win will do \u2013 and he appears to have picked a team without a recognised No 9.<\/p>\n

St Mirren:<\/strong> George; Fraser, Gogic, Freckleton; Richardson, Phillips, Baccus, O\u2019Hara, John. Ayunga, Mandron. Subs: Mullen, Sobawale, King, Tanser, Taylor, Idowu, Dijksteel, Calvin, Mooney. <\/em><\/p>\n

Rangers:<\/strong> Butland; Aarons, Souttar, Fernandes, Meghoma; Raskin, Rothwell, Cameron; Antman, Gassama, Aasgard. Subs: Kelly, Tavernier, Barron, Diomande, Dowell, Moore, Curtis, Igamane, Danilo.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Can we talk about Sheffield United for a moment?<\/strong> The Blades, having racked up 90 points under Chris Wilder last season \u2013 narrowly missing out on a return to the Premier League \u2013 decided in their infinite wisdom that sacking Wilder was the smartest move. His replacement Ruben Selles is already feeling the pressure, recognising that after a 1-0 home defeat to Millwall yesterday the club are \u201cin a tough situation\u201d. He\u2019s lost three from three so far.<\/p>\n

Blades fans, please get in touch. There\u2019s some talk on social media about bringing Wilder back (again). Why isn\u2019t it working for Selles and where do you go from here? (The words are coming out all weird \u2026)<\/em><\/p>\n

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An email<\/strong> has landed from Gary Naylor.<\/p>\n

Hi. Like most Everton fans going to Hill Dickinson, about 25% of the talk this morning is about the match, the event, the history. The other 75% is about where to park, how far the walk is and how the hell anyone with mobility issues can actually get to the ground. Gonna be great though.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m keen to hear from more Everton fans this morning, or indeed any supporters who have experienced watching their team in a new stadium for the first time. My team still play in a crumbling, leaking wreck of a ground, so I can only dream.<\/p>\n

<\/span>The Hill Dickinson Stadium is open for business.<\/span> Photograph: Michael Regan\/Getty ImagesShare<\/p>\n

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A couple of big reads on Everton\u2019s new ground,<\/strong> and how teams tend to fare on their new stadium debuts.<\/p>\n

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Ange Postecoglou<\/strong> is believed to be in the frame to replace Nuno if and when he departs Nottingham Forest. For now, the Portuguese has a game away at Crystal Palace to contend with.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re in the Europa League. They came seventh last season. They won their opening game. Beguiling stuff.<\/p>\n

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What Nuno said about his own Nottingham Forest future<\/strong> was really quite incredible. We know Forest\u2019s owner Evangelos Marinakis can be a combustible character but you rarely hear a manager talk this way, with Nuno admitting there was \u201cno smoke without fire\u201d re reports he could get the sack.<\/p>\n

I always had a very good relationship with the owner, last season was very close, almost [talking on a] daily basis. This season, not so well, but I always believe that dialogue and your opinion is always valid, because my concern is the squad and the season that we have ahead of us. But our relations have changed.<\/p>\n

It is not so close 1756034642. I\u2019m being honest with you, I cannot say that is the same, because it\u2019s not the same. The reason behind it, I don\u2019t know. My job is always to try to anticipate what\u2019s coming ahead of us, and that\u2019s what I said with respect.<\/p>\n

I think everybody at the club should be together but it\u2019s not the reality. The reality is that [it] is not what it used to be. It was a good, respectful relationship, but that was more based on trust and sharing opinions, and now it\u2019s not so good.<\/p>\n

Where there\u2019s smoke, there\u2019s fire, so I know how things work, but I\u2019m here to do my job. I understand, because I\u2019m worried. I\u2019m the first one to be worried. I\u2019m the first one to be concerned. There\u2019s no smoke without fire.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019ve got a real treat<\/strong> for you London-based readers\/listeners next month. Football Weekly live<\/strong> lands at the Troxy on 11 September with Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson, Nicky Bandini and Jonathan Liew.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s not to like? Grab a ticket.<\/p>\n

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Transfer roundup<\/h2>\n

That\u2019s a timely story, as my next thought was to go through all the main transfer headlines as things stand:<\/p>\n

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    There appears to be a three-way race for Chelsea\u2019s Christopher Nkunku<\/strong>, who is wanted by Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig and Aston Villa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Two players also heading for the Chelsea exit door are Aaron Anselmino and Carney Chukwuemeka<\/strong> who are both going to Borussia Dorrmund, the former on loan and the latter on a permanent deal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Savinho<\/strong> is wanted by Tottenham but Manchester City are holding out for a chunky fee for the winger<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Arsenal look set to sign 16-year-old Shamrock Rovers star Victor Ozhianvuna<\/strong> in what could be an Irish transfer record.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Lammens to miss Antwerp game with Man Utd move near<\/h2>\n

    Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens is set to miss his team\u2019s match against Mechelen today due to his \u20ac20m (\u00a317m) proposed transfer to Manchester United.<\/p>\n

    This one is an exclusive from our man Jamie Jackson.<\/p>\n

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    Updated at\u00a004.51 EDT<\/p>\n

    David Moyes likened moving into the Hill Dickinson Stadium<\/strong> to a \u201cnew romance\u201d for Everton and the aesthetics are certainly nice when it comes to the architecture and engineering. Will supporters fall head over heels in love like they did, over the decades, with Goodison Park?<\/p>\n

    A long marriage has a lot to do with how the team is and what team we put on the pitch over the years to come. Can we make that marriage last with the supporters and everybody at the club? I think that\u2019s the next bit.<\/p>\n

    It would help, if the Toffees could produce an appropriately attractive display today against Brighton. (In truth, anything would be better than their lousy performance at Leeds on Monday).<\/p>\n

    A truly impressive and beautiful new stadium overlooking the River Mersey for Everton FC and their supporters. The club must now fully support David Moyes to get things right on their beautiful new pitch.<\/p>\n

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    Let\u2019s dip back into some Serie A chat.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    And once again yesterday for Napoli, it was all about Scott McTominay. The recently-crowned Amalfi Coast King (TM) headed the Italian champions in front at Sassuolo before some Belgian midfielder named Kevin de Bruyne curled home a free-kick on his Napoli debut to round off a 2-0 victory.<\/p>\n

    Meanwhile, Brazilian right-back Wesley also scored on his debut for Roma, that the only goal in their 1-0 win over Bologna \u2013 in which Brighton loanee Evan Ferguson was named Player of the Match. The Rome club\u2019s veteran manager Gian Piero Gasperini was impressed with the Irish striker.<\/p>\n

    He said: \u201cFerguson? He played a great game, and his condition is improving. He played very little last year, and needs to get used to it, but tonight he showed some important qualities for us. He has a lot of potential and will give us great satisfaction in the long run.\u201d<\/p>\n

    <\/span>Evan Ferguson congratulates Roma goalscorer Wesley in their 1-0 win over Bologna. <\/span> Photograph: Tiziana Fabi\/AFP\/Getty ImagesShare<\/p>\n

    Updated at\u00a004.33 EDT<\/p>\n

    This is a nice piece from Sam Dalling on Morecambe,<\/strong> who won their (delayed) opening game of the season yesterday having been saved from extinction just days earlier.<\/p>\n

    A huge win for the club, for new manager Ashvir Singh Johal and for football.<\/p>\n

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    What else is happening today away from the Premier League?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Well at midday in Scotland it\u2019s a huge fixture for Rangers and under-fire Russell Martin, who really needs three points at St Mirren. There\u2019s already been speculation around his future after an inauspicious start at Ibrox for the former Southampton boss.<\/p>\n

    There are a few games in La Liga, including for Real Madrid who take on Sid Lowe\u2019s Real Oviedo this evening, while in Italy Juventus take on Parma and Cesc F\u00e0bregas\u2019 Como host Lazio.<\/p>\n

    <\/span>Bad news for Oviedo: the goals will be much bigger for their home game against Real Madrid.<\/span> Photograph: Oscar J Barroso\/AFP7\/ShutterstockShare<\/p>\n

    Updated at\u00a006.32 EDT<\/p>\n

    Speaking of Manchester United, here\u2019s Jonathan Wilson on the fresh pressure facing Ruben Amorim.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    At 2pm today we\u2019ve got the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Then it\u2019s Fulham v Manchester United at 4.30pm. And honestly, who can predict any of those games? Palace have lost Eze, but Forest \u2013 despite winning their opening game convincingly \u2013 appear to be in turmoil. I think the comment below sums the situation up nicely. A new deal for Nuno? Hmm, maybe.<\/p>\n

    As for the other games, Everton should<\/em> be bang up for their new stadium debut but Brighton are Brighton. I\u2019ll get onto United a bit later \u2026<\/p>\n

    Forest have built what is probably the best squads outside of the big 5 plus Spurs. Think they\u2019ll do big things this season, although the situation with Nuno seems a concern. No doubt it would get fixed with a chunky new contract (announced with a photo of Mariakis standing threateningly close to him on the pitch)<\/p>\n

    (All times are BST)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Updated at\u00a003.45 EDT<\/p>\n

    While Arteta did express concern regarding those injuries to Saka and \u00d8degaard,<\/strong> he also welcomed the addition of Eberechi Eze, who was beaming from ear to ear after being paraded in front of the Arsenal fans. Eze completed a move from Crystal Palace worth \u00a360m plus \u00a37.5m in add-ons.<\/p>\n

    On the new signing, Arteta said: \u201cI think he has the capacity to create these magic moments. He\u2019s got that flair, that charisma that is very contagious. We know he can play as an attacking midfielder, right or left. He doesn\u2019t care. He plays shifted off the left, as well. I\u2019m sure we will find the right place for him.\u201d<\/p>\n

    And what of 15-year-old academy sensation Max Dowman? Arteta was always going to be asked about him after Dowman made his league debut, becoming the Premier League\u2019s second ever youngest player.<\/p>\n

    \u201cMax has zero hesitation,\u201d Arteta said. \u201cHe\u2019s so convinced that he can go at 15 and deliver, which I\u2019ve never witnessed in my life. For us, it brings joy, it brings emotion and something else that makes our jobs so great.\u201d<\/p>\n

    <\/span>Eberechi Eze was all smiles at his Emirates Stadium unveiling. <\/span> Photograph: David Price\/Arsenal FC\/Getty ImagesShare<\/p>\n

    Before we look ahead to today\u2019s action,<\/strong> let\u2019s drop in a bit of Arsenal reaction. They were at their destructive best against Leeds last night. Here\u2019s Jacob Steinberg assessing the new Mikel Arteta era at the Emirates.<\/p>\n

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    Yesterday’s headlines<\/h2>\n

    Let\u2019s start with a quick reminder of what happened yesterday:<\/p>\n

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    Preamble<\/h2>\n

    Morning all. Welcome to another of these matchday live blogs, the place where we pull together all our weekend football reaction, buildup and general chat around fixtures, and where you\u2019re always encouraged to drop us an email and join the conversation. The idea is that we\u2019re your one-stop-shop on matchday mornings and beyond \u2013 well\u2026 until the games kick off.<\/p>\n

    And it feels like the Premier League season really<\/em> got started yesterday. We had wins for hitherto written-off Burnley and Brentford, an actual 15-year-old starring for Arsenal and a surprise result at the Etihad (if you can call another Spurs win away at Manchester City a surprise \u2013 they\u2019ve done it three times in the last three-and-a-half years).<\/p>\n

    There\u2019s plenty going on today, too. Everton make their league debut in their shiny new ground, the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Nottingham Forest travel to Selhust Park amid rumours surrounding Nuno Esp\u00edrito Santo\u2019s future as manager, and Manchester United will be playing football, which is always entertaining as long as you don\u2019t support Manchester United.<\/p>\n

    Let us know how you\u2019re taking in today\u2019s action and any wild predictions or theories you\u2019d like to share at this nascent stage of the season. Let\u2019s get into it!<\/p>\n

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