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Spurs striker Harry Kane was one of the standout performers of last season, smashing in 21 league goals as his side finished fifth in the league.

They've been relatively quiet in the transfer market this summer, defender Toby Alderweireld coming in for £12m their biggest outlay.

Have they got enough in their squad to get back into the top four? Kane's goal will go a long way to determining whether they are able to or not.

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The new season of Football Focus is on now on BBC One, live from newly promoted Bournemouth.

Presenter Dan Walker will joined by former Premier League players Kevin Kilbane and Trevor Sinclair.

There will be interviews with Cherries boss Eddie Howe, Chelsea defender John Terry, Stoke striker Peter Crouch, Stevenage manager Teddy Sheringham and Premier League chief Richard Scudamore.

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It is a huge gamble for Manchester United to have let the David De Gea issue rumble on as long as it has. 

If he wants to go to Real Madrid, he will get there, whether it is this summer, in the transfer window or when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Even Manchester United cannot afford to let his contract run down. The owners will not be happy to let him leave for free and miss out on £30m. It just doesn't make business sense.

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He was the club's Player of the Year last term but goalkeeper David De Gea looks like he is on his way out. Speculation is rife about a return to his homeland, with Real Madrid awaiting his arrival.

The Spaniard's is "not the same" according to manager Louis van Gaal, who has dropped him for the opener.

"De Gea tries and does his utmost best, but it's a difficult situation," said the Dutchman.

"Now we have to play our first match and I want players who can focus only on the match and he is not capable to do that. He shall not play."

Argentine Sergio Romero makes his debut for the Red Devils.

So, how are these two sides going to get on this season? Where will they finish in the league? Who will be the star men?

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Shorts, sunglasses and selfies are the order of the day in the bright sunshine outside Old Trafford, but the summer vibe does not seem to be translating into over-confidence for Manchester United fans on the opening day of the season.

James Whitty (pictured left) said: "We will definitely be better than last season but I still think we are short of one or two players."

Dan Moore (right) added: "We need a striker and a centre-half. At the moment we are looking at second or third, not winning the title."

Manchester United give debuts to four new signings as goalkeeper Sergio Romero, full-back Matteo Darmian and midfielders Morgan Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay all start. Captain Wayne Rooney leads the line. Bastian Schweinsteiger only makes the bench.

Tottenham goalkeeper Michel Vorm starts, despite Hugo Lloris playing in mid-week after recovering from a wrist injury. Defender Toby Alderweireld – bought from Atletico Madrid this summer – makes his debut in the heart of defence. Star man Harry Kane is up top.

Yes, folks, the season gets under way in less than an hour as we take the first steps to finding out who - if anyone - can wrestle the Premier League trophy back off Chelsea.

The Blues won at a canter last season and the teams around them have spent big as they look to bridge the chasm.

Can United get back on their throne, will Spurs mount a challenge?

Welcome to the opening day of the new season.

The waiting is over, Premier League football finally returns.

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