Quality of Blues’ goalkeeping talent under scrutiny again
Debutants shine across the park as Xabi Alonso enjoys positive first match
Xabi Alonso gets better of old friend Alvaro Arbeloa
Xabi Alonso quick off the mark as Alvaro Arbeloa’s Cottagers impress in defeat
Striker has struggled for impact since signing from Ipswich last summer
Ecuador midfielder was a surprise exclusion for west London derby, as was summer signing Marco Palestra
Several transfer-listed players left out for trip to Craven Cottage
Blues kick off Xabi Alonso era with west London derby at Craven Cottage
Prolific young striker ready to commit future to Blues
The time for wheeling and dealing will soon be over
Arsenal, Manchester United and more enter the fray
What could go wrong did go wrong on Saturday, but spirits still high at Spurs
Gunners set for busy end to summer window with major signing possible
Yet another new era begins, with Xabi Alonso at the helm, but something has changed
New approach from Manchester City has not been ruled out, with two possible replacements mooted
Leeds had hoped to take Ukrainian on loan but talks were unsuccessful
Gunners finishing window with flurry of activity amid Julian Alvarez saga
A significant change in transfer stance as boosted Gunners’ hopes
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Reds also remain in talks over deals for Ibrahim Mbaye and Yankuba Minteh
Spurs have plenty to do in the final days of the transfer window
Red Devils remain very active ahead of summer deadline after Hull upset
Striker started the club’s opening game of the new season despite months of discontent behind the scenes
West London derby at Craven Cottage closes opening week of new top-flight season
Michael Carrick hoping for returnees in short order after defeat on Humberside
Two Reds could return for first home game of the season
Spurs hoping for triple boost this week
Champions hoping for big boost ahead of facing Aston Villa
New signing endures a nightmare Premier League debut for Villa
Blues want Ukrainian to get minutes in the legs this season and they have received interest from Premier League sides