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MATT BARLOW IN SINGAPORE: ‘My question is this,’ says Antonio Conte. ‘What are Tottenham’s expectations? If they don’t win the title it’s not a tragedy.'

CHRIS WHEELER IN LOS ANGELES: Pep Guardiola's side dismantled back-to-back European champions Real Madrid at the Los Angeles Coliseum on Thursday night.

JACK GAUGHAN AT THE FEDEXFIELD: Manchester United's tour of the United States ended in defeat in the capital as Neymar capitalised on a defensive blunder by Antonio Valencia to net the winner.

TRANSFER NEWS is coming in thick and fast and Express Sport is here to track all the updates and gossip from the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Mauricio Pochettino carries the title hopes this season of those who look for evidence that patience and nuance have a place in football that even the commercial juggernaut cannot destroy.

JACK GAUGHAN IN WASHINGTON: The Man United manager lavished praise on French midfielder Pogba after an encouraging display during Wednesday's defeat by Barcelona.

BARCELONA transfer news is coming in thick and fast and Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest from the Nou Camp as it happens.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ADAM CRAFTON: For Dafne Schippers, a mention of the World Championships provokes pain and pleasure. Two years ago, she emerged as the young sensation.

Manchester City's new signings will increase competition for first-team places and motivate every player to give their 100 per cent, defender Nicolas Otamendi has said.