It's been a really long international break, and also a dramatic one, given City's guilty verdict, which has now entered an appeal process.

I'm a little teary eyed as I write this down.

David Ornstein dropped the most seismic exclusive for the world of football.

Arsenal start their fourth Champions League campaign under Arteta with a 1-0 win in Naples.

What a magnificent weekend it was for the Gunners.

I'm really glad that the summer transfer window has come to a close because, if I'm being honest, it was really jarring and this is coming from someone who really is a transfer window nerd.

People will say that at the end of the day it’s only a game and this is part and parcel of being a football player.

It’s been a weirdly short summer from a footballing standpoint, but it feels good to see the Premier League champions back in action.