Campionato Primavera Genel görünüm

One should always be wary of reading too much into friendlies but it's clear that some clubs - and players - are in better shape than others ahead of the big kick-off...

Arsenal might have just sent a chilling warning to the rest of the Premier League by dismantling Manchester City, but Mikel Arteta isn't satisfied yet. Despite a dominant 3-0 victory in the Community Shield, the Gunners boss is demanding reinforcements before the transfer window slams shut.

Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher have heavily questioned Chelsea's transfer strategy after the club surprisingly signed veterans Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck. Manager Xabi Alonso has shifted the club's transfer focus, but the pundits are extremely sceptical about the real impact of the ageing duo.

Juventus have made a significant breakthrough in their search for a new goalkeeper after reaching a full agreement with Tottenham Hotspur for Guglielmo Vicario. The Italy international is set to return to his homeland on an initial loan deal as the Bianconeri shift their focus away from Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.