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Southampton are through to the UEFA Europa League play-offs after defeating Vitesse 2-0 away from home to clinch a 5-0 aggregate win, giving Ronald Koeman a happy return to his former club.

Louis van Gaal’s new-look Manchester United side will be desperate to avoid a second successive opening-day setback at Old Trafford when Tottenham head north for the start of the Premier League season this weekend. 

Everton manager Roberto Martinez hopes John Stones can retain his focus in the club’s Premier League opener against Watford amid constant links to Chelsea.