Chelsea have seen their appeal against Thibaut Courtois' dismissal against Swansea City on Saturday rejected by the FA.
Premier League champions Chelsea have seen their appeal against the red card shown to goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Swansea City rejected by the Football Association.
De Gea included in United's Champions League squad
Amid ongoing speculation over a move to Real Madrid, David de Gea has been included in Manchester United's UEFA Champions League squad.
David de Gea, the reported target of interest from Real Madrid, has been included in Manchester United's squad for the UEFA Champions League play-off against Club Brugge.
The Spain goalkeeper was in superb form for United last season, his impressive displays helping the club to fourth place and a return to European football's premier club competition.
With speculation mounting that De Gea is set for a switch to Real, Louis van Gaal left him out of the matchday squad for their Premier League opener at home to Tottenham on Saturday.
However, he has been included in United's 28-man party for their play-off against Brugge, with the two legs to be played on August 18 and 26.
If De Gea features in the qualifying fixtures, it will not mean he is cup-tied for any future involvement in this year's competition.
Wanyama confident Southampton can handle schedule
Southampton have a squad capable of managing their hectic fixture schedule in the UEFA Europa League this season, says Victor Wanyama.
Victor Wanyama believes Southampton have the strength in depth to be able to handle the gruelling fixture schedule that comes with playing in the UEFA Europa League.
Clubs have typically struggled to replicate successful form in campaigns that include Europa League fixtures - Everton last season finished six places and 25 points adrift of their 2013-14 results.
Wanyama expects Ronald Koeman's side to cope with the pressures, though, and believes their performance in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Newcastle United has already proved they are up to the task.
"We know it's not easy," he told the Southern Daily Echo. "But we showed in the second half [against Newcastle] what we can do, so I think we can cope with it - playing Thursday and Sunday.
"We just need the same spirit that we showed in the second half. If we keep on doing that then I think we can cope with two games in one week.
"I think it's psychological and also physical, because it demands a lot of energy. In between, you need rest, so if you get your rest then just think about the next game.
"I think that's the thing - just think about the next game because it's always a few days to the next one. Then you need to concentrate more and show focus."
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