Injury news – Rio Ferdinand out until early September
England captain will miss season opener but Vidic confirms future by agreeing new deal
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Transfer news – City plan clear-out and Gunners go for Jagielka
Lescott, Bridge and Wright-Phillips all to go, while Arsenal bid £15m for Everton defender
Top four hopefuls – Liverpool out to right last season wrongs
Gerrard commitment and Cole signing can fuel Liverpool resurgence
Transfer news – Man City complete £19m Kolarov capture
Arrival of Serbian left-back could push Bridge out of Eastlands
More injury strife for Chelsea as Drogba has groin surgery
Striker joins Cech and Alex on treatment table, while Chelsea lose to Ajax
Top four hopefuls – Tottenham can prolong European dream
Defensively sound and potent in attack, Redknapp's men could be a force
Title contenders – Man United will rely on status quo to reclaim crown
With only Javier Hernandez and Chris Smalling in, Ferguson is happy with what he has
Title contenders – free-scoring forwards fire Chelsea title charge
Record-breaking goalscorers could be the key as Chelsea defend title
Transfer news – Mascherano, Milner, Vidic sagas take new twists
Argentine demands move, Villa man rejects O'Neill claim and Serb to get new contract
Title contenders – Man City’s big spend can end 42-year wait
With millions being spread all over the team, City must be considered genuine challengers
Suarez can inspire shock Ajax win against Chelsea in Amsterdam
Man City face Sporting Lisbon in another notable friendly match
Title contenders – Arsenal rebuild in bid to end trophy drought
Wenger may need to add to Chamakh and Koscielny signings to challenge for title
Transfer news – Milner can go if the price is right, says O’Neill
Man City could offer Stephen Ireland as part of £25m deal for England midfielder
Redknapp: ‘Tottenham can win title this season’
Manager who guided Spurs to fourth says Premier League crown is the next step
Transfer news – Vidic’s United future unsure, admits Ferguson
Manchester United boss says he 'can't clarify' the speculation surrounding the Serb
Martin Jol rejects Fulham job in last minute change of heart
Dave Jones and Sven-Goran Eriksson now in the frame at Craven Cottage
Darren Fletcher says prize of toppling Liverpool still spurs United
Scottish midfielder declares that reaching 19 league titles would "mean everything"
Transfer news – Chelsea launch £20m bid for Brazilian Ramires
Chelsea eye Brazilian World Cup star, while Torres future remains uncertain
Cech injury disrupts Chelsea preparations for new season
Goalkeeper misses start of season, while Chelsea's Neymar bid is rejected
Transfer news – Mario Balotelli set for Manchester City
Italian leaves Inter for £23million to be reunited with Roberto Mancini
Transfer news – Ferguson says United have done their shopping
Manchester United manager states there will be no more new players at the club this summer
Lift for Liverpool as Gerrard hints that he will stay at Anfield
Gerrard set to be joined by another new signing, Rangers' Danny Wilson
Can Everton or Aston Villa crash top four party?
David Moyes and Martin O'Neill have enviable squads on the brink of Champions League
Mid-table magnets Blackburn, Bolton, Stoke could go either way
Will any Premier League also-ran be able to rouse themselves and go for a top-six spot?
Blackburn take on Preston in pick of the pre-season friendlies
Accrington face Blackpool in another Lancashire derby with potential for a shock
Tottenham turn to Defoe for goals as Spurs strikers head for exit
Redknapp eyes forward signings as Pavlyuchenko and Keane rumoured to be leaving Spurs
Drogba favourite to retain Premier League top scorer title
It's been 10 years since an English winner but Wayne Rooney threatens to end the wait
Transfer news – Liverpool complete free signing of Joe Cole
England midfielder spurns London clubs to join Hodgson at Anfield