COSTA IS AGGRESSIVE IN A GOOD WAY, SAYS REMY

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The Spain international will sit out the Blues' clash with Newcastle on Saturday due to suspension but his team-mate insists his temperament is not a problem

Chelsea forward Loic Remy says Diego Costa is "aggressive in a good way" and says he relishes playing alongside the Spain international.

Vincent Kompany, David Silva fail to make City team for Spurs, Joe Hart rested

David Silva and Vincent Kompany both failed to make the Manchester City starting XI for Saturday’s early kick-off against Tottenham, with Joe Hart dropping to the bench.

 

Key playmaker Silva was absent from the matchday squad entirely due to a calf problem while captain Kompany had to make do with a place on the bench despite suggestions that he had been passed fit.

BARCELONA HAVE NO DEFENCE - TER STEGEN, PIQUE AND MASCHERANO UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT AFTER CELTA CATASTROPHE

Barcelona's back line shipped four goals for the third time this term on Wednesday and last season's solid showings are not being replicated so far in 2015-16

Barcelona's treble triumph in 2014-15 was built on a strong base as the Blaugrana back line provided firm foundations for the club's fantastic forwards to finish off their rivals at the other end. This season, however, that's just not happening.

Arsenal's Gabriel banned for one match as fallout from Chelsea clash continues

The fall-out from Arsenal's feisty derbies against Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspurcontinued to dominate the build-up to their important weekend Premier League game at Leicester City, with Gabriel banned for the match.

COURT FREEZES £33.1 MILLON WORTH OF NEYMAR'S ASSETS

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The Brazil international faces legal action over earnings he allegedly failed to declare before his move to La Liga in 2013

A court in Brazil has frozen £33.1 million worth of Neymar's assets following allegations of tax evasion.

IS THIS THE END OF SEPP BLATTER?

The president of the world football governing body has been interrogated, had his house searched and office equipment seized by Swiss authorities

PREMIER LEAGUE TALKING POINTS: KANE VS AGUERO & MOURINHO'S CURSE

Last season's top-scoring duo face off having scored just one goal from 41 shots combined this term, while Chelsea take on Newcastle and Arsenal face unbeaten Leicester City

After a brief midweek sojourn for the League Cup, the Premier League resumes this weekend with all of the division’s biggest clubs in action on what promises to be a stellar Saturday of football boasting plenty of potential upsets.