Veeq Talks Football

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Louis van Gaal says that Danny Welbeck was sold to Arsenal because he was not good enough for Manchester United but denies that the club have ditched their vaunted youth policy. United's £150million summer spend on six new players, including Angel di Maria and Radamel Falcao, has led to concerns that they are turning their back on homegrown talent - especially after England striker Welbeck was sold to Arsenal for £16m.(MAIL)

Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao have gained permission from the Spanish FA to wear 'nationalist' kits for their clash on Saturday, leaving some in Madrid fuming.(MAIL)

D.Costa has been rewarded for his fine Premier League start by being named August's Player of the Month. The Chelsea striker scored four goals in three games as he began his English stay with a bang.

Arsenal v Man City 13 Sep 15:00 Chelsea v Swansea 13 Sep 15:00 Crystal Palace v Burnley 13 Sep 15:00 Southampton v Newcastle 13 Sep 15:00 Stoke v Leicester 13 Sep 15:00 Sunderland v Spurs 13 Sep 15:00 West Brom v Everton 13 Sep 17:30 Liverpool v Aston Villa 14 Sep 16:00 Man Utd v QPR 15 Sep 20:00 Hull v West Ham

Radamel Falcao hopes that Manchester United sign him permanently at the end of his £6million loan, saying that he wants to 'stay many years and make history' at Old Trafford.

Arsene Wenger certainly won't be short of exciting attacking options as he plots the downfall of champions Manchester City on Saturday. With £16m signing Danny Welbeck set to make his debut, the Frenchman must decide on the perfect supporting cast for him.(Mail).

Frank Lampard and Eliaquim Mangala are ready to make their Manchester City debuts as the Premier League champions face a critical run of three games in the space of eight days.(Daily Mail)

Rio Ferdinand has admitted his return to Old Trafford on Sunday will be 'emotional'. The defender, who made 455 appearances for Manchester United in his 12 years at the club, will line-up for Queens Park Rangers against his former employers. Ferdinand, 35, has revealed he didn't have a proper chance to say goodbye when he left for Loftus Road in July but will take the opportunity this weekend.(Daily Mail)

Manchester United's prolific defender Phil Jones could be out for up to a month after suffering a hamstring injury while playing for England on International duty in a win against Swis. England won two goals to nil, with former Manchester United man Danny Welbeck scoring a brace.