Football

City earned their third straight win this season and a club record-equaling ninth victory in a row by beating Everton 2-0.

Chelsea will pay 30 million euros for Pedro, three of which will be based on performance, the Spanish champions Barcelona said on their website.

Pique has been banned for four matches by the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) after he was sent off for insulting a linesman during Super Cup second leg against Athletic Bilbao.

Valencia will not let the unresolved future of Argentina centre back Nicolas Otamendi distract them from Wednesday's Champions League playoff first leg at home to Monaco.

Bilbao won their last title in 1984, when they beat Barcelona 1-0 in the Copa del Rey final to complete a double of cup and league trophies.

Sunderland must find a quick solution after another shocking display on Saturday, a 3-1 home defeat by Norwich, left them stuck at the foot of the Premier League, manager Dick Advocaat said.

Sunday's clash against City is an ideal opportunity for Chelsea to signal the seriousness of their Premier League title defence, defender Zouma has said.

Schweinsteiger says he is on the verge of returning to full fitness after picking up a calf injury during the Premier League club's pre-season tour of the Unites States.

Carrick thinks Manchester United's all summer signings have quickly settled at Old Trafford and will do their bit in helping the club challenge for major honours this season.

West Bromwich Albion broke their club-record transfer fee to sign Rondon from Russian club Zenit St Petersburg, the Premier League club said on Monday.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said he is satisfied with striker Diego Costa's fitness after the Spain international recovered from a hamstring injury.

Rodgers was ready to substitute Philippe Coutinho just before the Brazilian's exquisite late strike sealed a 1-0 Premier League win at Stoke City.

Baines could be sidelined for a significant period after sustaining a freak training ground injury to his surgically-repaired ankle.

Manchester City coach is confident that they will have successful season and has ruled out making more signings.

The 34-year-old Terry played a big role in Chelsea's title run last season and has no plans to stop anytime soon.

Iniesta is the longest-serving player at Camp Nou, having made his debut in October 2002.