Summary

  • Latest transfer news and gossip

  • Burnley v Chelsea kicks off at 20:00 BST

  • Mourinho out to break down defensive teams

  • Man Utd will learn under Van Gaal - Rooney

  • Liverpool stronger without Suarez - Sturridge

  • GET INVOLVED: Should Chelsea pick Cech or Courtois?

  1. Postpublished at 08:16 British Summer Time 18 August 2014

    Before we sink our teeth into the meat of the action, here is our best content.

    Top story: Striker Daniel Sturridge says Liverpool are stronger this season - without last year's top scorer Luis Suarez.

    Top video: Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish insists there was "never any friction" between him and ex-boss Tony Pulis.

    Top feature: 'Man Utd need three world-class players' - BBC Sport's pundits react to the opening weekend.

  2. Postpublished at 08:05 British Summer Time 18 August 2014

    Hello! Whether you are celebrating a successful start to the Premier League season, moaning about the lack of quality in your team, or still undecided whether it is going to be a decent season or not, Sportsday is chewing the fat over it all.

    Over the next few hours we will be rounding up all the fall-out from the opening weekend of the top-flight, while not forgetting the post-match chat from the Football League and the Scottish leagues.

    And, with some chairmen and managers already targeting fresh blood, we are also keeping a sharp eye on any transfer news. Ready?

  3. Postpublished at 07:58 British Summer Time 18 August 2014

    Ah, the opening day of the football season. Waking up on that first morning full of excitement, pulling on your favourite shirt, walking to the ground with that tingly inner feeling of excitement, fear and hope. Plenty of hope.

    Fans of 18 Premier League clubs experienced that potent mixture this weekend, while Burnley and Chelsea supporters will going through the same later today.

    Some will be going into work with an extra spring in your step, others are already fearing a long, hard season....

    Louis van GaalImage source, EPA