David Davis has accused Brussels and its chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier of having a "silly" approach to the talks on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union.

Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit faces another month on the sidelines after today suffering a setback on his knee injury.

Marcel Desailly is expected to return for Chelsea against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday after missing the embarrassing UEFA Cup first round exit against Viking Stavanger.

Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri is expected to hand a first start of the season to John Terry in tomorrow night’s UEFA Cup first round, second leg at Viking FK.