Chelsea must find a way to become the sum of their spending in the final third if the world champions are to become English champions again

Villa’s Premier League rivals, Newcastle United, are also tracking him, amid the constant uncertainty over Alexander Isak's status on Tyneside. The Magpies are convinced Jackson is a suitable option for them, after missing out on a host of transfer targets this summer.

Arsenal has kept at bay Manchester United’s expensively assembled forward line and scored again from a set piece to win 1-0 in the marquee match in the opening round of the Premier League.