

Burnley's divisional rivals brace for £43m star man bid, Man Utd full-back eyed by Jose Mourinho
Speaking after the v ictory at Turf Moor, Clarets boss Sean Dyche said: “Without over-egging it, I thought it was job done from the beginning. I thought we started really bright and we created loads of chances, which is pleasing, but not so pleasing we didn’t take them.
We know we have to do that better, and we have done that a lot in the Premier League this season, or certainly as much as we ever have done, chance wise. It is pretty high and the quality of chances is high.
“In the second half I thought we were strong again and did take the chances, so a thorough performance I thought.”
He continued: “He (Rodriguez) has come back pre-season really fit and has obviously looked after himself. I have said all along I believe in all the strikers. Vyds (Matej Vydra) is getting sharper and fitter and has worked hard tonight to add to his true fitness level.
“Jay has looked sharp, particularly second half. First half his movement was good and he didn’t quite find a chance, second half he spent more time in the middle of the pitch and the box and was effective so pleased for him.
“You want that feel to the team and I was really pleased with the calmness because we go a goal down, and I think there was a foul, but then we were super-calm, as was the stadium, so fair play to the fans because we have had a tough start.”
Take a look at the latest news round-up from the Premier League, as the build-up to the weekend's action begins:

1. Villa linked with Solomon
Aston Villa have been linked with a January raid for Shakhtar Donetsk forward Manor Solomon. He scored in both of his side's shock group stage Champions League wins against Real Madrid last season. (Sport Witness) Photo: SERGEI SUPINSKY

2. Blues ace set to land bumper new deal
Chelsea look to be making progress in their bid to tie defender Andreas Christensen down to a new deal, with a new £120k-per-week deal looking to be heading his way. He played a key role in the Blues' Champions League-winning campaign last season. (The Sun) Photo: PAUL ELLIS

3. Hornets boss in for the long haul
Watford boss Xisco Munoz has revealed his intent to stay in charge of the club for "a long time". The 41-year-old has got the new season off to a decent start with his recently-promoted side, winning two of their opening five games. (Watford Observer) Photo: Charlie Crowhurst

4. Spurs boss says fans deserve more
Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo has admitted the club's supporters "deserve much, much better" ahead of their trip to Arsenal this weekend. His side were thrashed 3-0 by Chelsea last weekend, but the ex-Wolves boss has insisted his side are showing signs of gelling. (Evening Standard) Photo: GLYN KIRK