Main news from English football on 5th August

On the day when Brighton full-back Cucurella signed for Chelsea until 2028, Ten Hag said in a press conference that he is happy to have Cristiano Ronaldo in the squad and criticised the press for always putting the spotlight on the Portuguese. Elsewhere, Leeds United have ruled out the signing of Gonçalo Guedes, who had been rumoured to be linked with a move to the club. Meanwhile, Arsenal won the season opener of the 22/23 Premier League season 0-2 against Crystal Palace.