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Enzo Fernandez has been handed an immediate reality check at Manchester City after manager Enzo Maresca confirmed the midfielder has been excluded from the club’s official leadership group. Despite his record-breaking arrival and previous experience as a skipper at Chelsea, the Argentine will have to wait for his chance to lead the Etihad giants.

Emiliano Martinez has changed in his Chelsea squad number just days after inheriting John Terry's famous No.26 jersey. Following Robert Sanchez’s deadline-day departure to Como, the Argentina international has swiftly claimed the vacant No.1 shirt despite previously declaring he would wear the legendary defender's number with immense 'pride'.

Mikel Arteta has hit back at suggestions that Arsenal have left themselves short in attack following a high-profile summer exodus at the Emirates Stadium. Despite sanctioned departures for three senior forwards, the Gunners boss remains adamant that the club's recruitment strategy was both ambitious and calculated.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso faces an anxious wait over the fitness of vice-captain Moises Caicedo ahead of Sunday's crucial London derby against Arsenal. The Ecuador international is a major doubt for the trip to the Emirates Stadium after suffering his second injury setback in the space of just two weeks.