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Well done to those of you who worked out that the Aston Villa striker who turns 24 on Friday is GhanaianJordan Ayew(see 08:14).

Also celebrating are Germany’s World Cup-winning captain and coachFranz Beckenbauer(70), former Barcelona and France defenderEric Abidal(36) and the former holder of cycling’s world one-hour recordGraeme Obree(50).

The Hull Daily Mail's Philip Buckingham with more from the Steve Bruce conference, where the focus is very much onJake Livermore,who willnot be suspendedby the Football Association after testing positive for cocaine.

It would seem Lewis Grabban has been forgiven - but not enough to be given a game of football.

Philip Buckingham is at Steve Bruce's conference this morning, where he talks about Jake Livermore, who yesterday discovered he would face no further punishment from the Football Association after testing positive for cocaine.

We want your suggestions for monthly awards. we already have a winner for this one - take a look.

Here's our man Mike Taylor talking to Tony Pulis...

Norwich striker Lewis Grabban has apologised, external to supporters for "not being available" for a game.

He reportedly stormed out of the hotel before a League Cup tie at Rotherham.

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A particularly crowded little room at the West Brom training ground near Walsall this morning. 

No doubt plenty of questions about Saido Berahino are being prepared. Whether manager Tony Pulis will be any more pleased about answering them than he was before the transfer window closed remains to be seen.

Bristol Rovers have signed Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Lee Nicholls on a three-month loan.

Nicholls, 22, began his career at Wigan and has made 10 appearances for the Latics, including in the Championship. 

He has also had loan spells with Accrington and Northampton.

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The FA have had to get in their apologies.

It would seem that a plaque at Wembley, listing all England players' debuts, omits Bolton Wanderers legend Nat Lofthouse.

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And Slaven Bilic is expected to face the media any time now...

So, with the first awards in mind, what monthly award would you create for this season, and who would win it for August?

Best celebration maybe? Worst away kit? Most ridiculous hair cut? Or best social media contribution?

Tell us your cracking ideas by using #bbcsportsday on Twitter or text us on 81111 (add your name and location).

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Can you believe we've got through our first month of football already? Well, yes, of course you can. It's just been the passing of 31 days like any other month.

But, we have our first monthly award winners. They are:

Premier League player of the month: Swansea's Andre Ayew, for his three goals already this term.

Premier League manager of the month: Manchester City's Manuel Pellegrini, for being the only man who looks interested in winning the title this season with four wins from four.

Read more here.

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New Tottenham signing Son Heung-Min has been told by club officials he can't buy a red car - because of the team's rivalry with Arsenal.

That's according to the Korea Joongang Daily. Check out the rest of the gossip.

Fantasy football team to sort? Weekend TV viewing to plan? Just in case you needed it, here is a reminder of the Premier League action over the next few days.

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There are 11 (eleven!) Premier League media conferences today, previewing the weekend's action and possibly being asked whether they are upset by the Libertines cancelling a gig., external

Norwich, West Brom and West Ham are up early doors. Then around lunchtime will be Chelsea, Tottenham and Man City. In the afternoon we can look forward to Liverpool, Leicester, Newcastle, Sunderland and Manchester United.

I wonder what Louis van Gaal will be asked about?

As if we needed reminding.

But, just in case you had forgotten that Laurent Koscielny scored his first Arsenal goal five years ago to the day, let the Gunners take you back to that historic moment.

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England and Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi has denied assaulting two police officers despite pleading guilty to the offence before magistrates.  

Tuilagi, 24, was fined £6,205 in May for pushing two female officers after an altercation with a taxi driver.

"We pleaded guilty because we wanted the case done with," said Tuilagi.

Read more here.