Main news from English football on 16th August

On the day when Joshua Zirkzee made himself a Manchester United hero on his debut with a late winner to beat Fulham 1-0 in the opening match of the Premier League season, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca insisted it is only a matter of time before his expensively rebuilt team challenges Manchester City for the Premier League title. Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal will have to be almost perfect in their pursuit of Manchester City if the Gunners are to end their long wait for a Premier League title.