FA sign three-year deal to use Mitre balls

Man City boss Pep Guardiola will be hoping for an improved Mitre ball, having labelled them "unacceptable" after edging past Wolves in the Carabao Cup last season.

Mitre has signed a three-year partnership with the Football Association to become official football supplier across all its competitions.

The British football brand's balls will be used in the FA's competitions from the start of the 2018-19 season, kicking off with Sunday's Community Shield clash between Manchester City and Chelsea.