:00:37. > :00:44.A brilliant shot, what a goal! Rooney goes for the extraordinary
:00:45. > :00:54.and oh, it is an unbelievable goal! What a goal!
:00:55. > :00:58.Vincent Kompany scores! Manchester City,
:00:59. > :01:01.Premier league Champions! Good morning, my friends,
:01:02. > :01:05.the Premier League season is just five hours away and we are kicking
:01:06. > :01:08.off in style this morning. Here's what we have coming up
:01:09. > :01:12.for you today. Everton star James McCarthy gives us
:01:13. > :01:16.exclusive tips on how to get the best out of training sessions.
:01:17. > :01:20.Football Focus's Dan Walker gives us his predictions for the season plus
:01:21. > :01:24.the freestylers give the sport of golf a footballing makeover.
:01:25. > :01:29.You don't want to miss that, it is special.
:01:30. > :01:33.First up, time for my clip of the week.
:01:34. > :01:36.It is a good time to be an Arsenal supporter after our 3-0 drill
:01:37. > :01:44.in the Community Shield. supporter after our 3-0 drill
:01:45. > :01:45.This week, the players want to make sure the fans will be
:01:46. > :02:10.in full voice this season. How good was that?
:02:11. > :02:15.I think he has a career in conducting
:02:16. > :02:19.after he finishes playing! I have a bonus clip of the week
:02:20. > :02:23.as well. Just had to show you this.
:02:24. > :02:26.This is our very own Robbie Savage and he has chopped off
:02:27. > :02:29.his locks ahead of the new season and here he is donating his hair to
:02:30. > :02:34.the National Football Museum. He wanted to give us this bit of
:02:35. > :02:40.news about the season's Big Mouth. Hi, Big Mouth is back this
:02:41. > :02:43.season with some big changes. Firstly, you have to score
:02:44. > :02:49.three goals in the quickest time possible and the hair has gone.
:02:50. > :02:53.We've got to make a new big mouth. It's all kicking off next week,
:02:54. > :02:56.make sure you check in. New rules and a new look
:02:57. > :03:01.Robbie Savage! Maybe I should get a haircut!
:03:02. > :03:06.Maybe not. It's time to get serious, let's take
:03:07. > :03:12.a look at this weekend's fixtures. At lunchtime,
:03:13. > :03:16.Manchester United host Swansea and it is the first Premier League match
:03:17. > :03:17.for new man Louis who will want to get his team off to a flyer.
:03:18. > :03:20.Leicester have a difficult start against Everton,
:03:21. > :03:25.plus there's two big London derbies will stop West Ham against Spurs
:03:26. > :03:28.and Arsenal against Crystal Palace. Tomorrow sees Liverpool
:03:29. > :03:31.host Southampton. Defending champions Manchester City
:03:32. > :03:37.travel to Newcastle whilst on Monday Chelsea travel to another one
:03:38. > :03:42.of the new boys, Burnley. Many strong teams and it promises to
:03:43. > :03:49.be another nailbiting season. Dan, welcome.
:03:50. > :03:55.How are you? Fine, the seats are nice.
:03:56. > :03:59.What do you think of the new haircut?
:04:00. > :04:02.Powerful, strong. He has been moaning all summer
:04:03. > :04:05.about whether he should get it cut or not so I'm glad he has finally
:04:06. > :04:09.decided to get it done. I'm sure he will now worry
:04:10. > :04:14.about the quiff as he did about the ponytail but he looks good!
:04:15. > :04:18.You were at Brazil, what was it like?
:04:19. > :04:20.It was fantastic. It was a World Cup and we won't
:04:21. > :04:31.see another one like it. The sun was shining
:04:32. > :04:36.and the best team won it, Germany. An awesome transfer window.
:04:37. > :04:42.Losing Luis Suarez is a big one but Manchester City are cruising.
:04:43. > :04:45.Diego Costa will be interesting at Chelsea.
:04:46. > :04:48.He did not have the best World Cup but so good
:04:49. > :04:51.in the league last season. Alexis Sanchez is someone I
:04:52. > :04:57.am really excited about. You and me both!
:04:58. > :05:04.I watched a lot of Chile's games at the World Cup and his determination
:05:05. > :05:12.and fitness is incredible. He can make a real difference
:05:13. > :05:15.at Arsenal but I am also looking forward to seeing all the Ls
:05:16. > :05:19.from Southampton who have moved to Liverpool.
:05:20. > :05:21.Look at all the young players they have brought with them over
:05:22. > :05:23.the years and there are more young players coming from the Academy.
:05:24. > :05:27.They will produce the names we have been seeing.
:05:28. > :05:29.So many players have come through so Southampton will be okay but I
:05:30. > :05:34.do think Liverpool, I am not sure they will have
:05:35. > :05:41.as good a season as last year. They will miss Luis Suarez?
:05:42. > :05:45.I think they will struggle to finish in the top four.
:05:46. > :05:48.My top four? Manchester City again.
:05:49. > :05:51.By the way, I got three of these right last year
:05:52. > :05:53.so it won't happen again! Manchester City, to win it,
:05:54. > :05:58.Chelsea Liverpool and Manchester United to finish fourth.
:05:59. > :06:02.For me, I'm not sure how they can go from seventh to making
:06:03. > :06:05.the Champions League. I don't have the faith in him,
:06:06. > :06:07.have you? I do because I think he makes
:06:08. > :06:10.a massive difference to the mentality of the players.
:06:11. > :06:16.He is in control, he is Dutch and I think they will
:06:17. > :06:19.finish in the top four the season. That is his view on United but we
:06:20. > :06:23.also took a trip around Manchester to see what the locals think.
:06:24. > :06:32.Man United. Man United.
:06:33. > :06:35.The biggest job in the world. Things didn't work out for
:06:36. > :06:38.the chosen one but it's all looking up, there's a new boss in town.
:06:39. > :06:40.He masterminded Holland to third in the World Cup.
:06:41. > :06:47.Robin van Persie kicks from a fourth!
:06:48. > :06:50.Not a bad CV. Seven league titles,
:06:51. > :06:57.one champions league. The formation?
:06:58. > :07:02.Tried and trusted. He is his own man, let me introduce,
:07:03. > :07:06.three, four, one, too. Wayne Rooney is reborn,
:07:07. > :07:13.he is on attack. It is an unbelievable goal
:07:14. > :07:18.from Wayne Rooney! As for the new boy,
:07:19. > :07:25.we've got it covered. There is more Spanish flair!
:07:26. > :07:41.He knows it like the back of his hand.
:07:42. > :07:44.What a fantastic goal! The big question on everyone's lips,
:07:45. > :07:45.will be get top four? Top three.
:07:46. > :07:53.Champion! Champion!
:07:54. > :07:58.Champions! They are optimistic.
:07:59. > :08:01.I just think he is a brittle manager and he is definitely
:08:02. > :08:04.the right man for the job. You know something
:08:05. > :08:11.about a special guest that will be at Old Trafford today?
:08:12. > :08:14.I was at the World Cup and I went to the Golf as well for the open
:08:15. > :08:18.championship which Rory McIlroy one. He then won the PGA Championship as
:08:19. > :08:21.well and he is a massive fan and he will be there parading his trophies.
:08:22. > :08:23.If, like Rory McIlroy, you like football and golf,
:08:24. > :08:30.you will love what freestylers have been getting up to.
:08:31. > :08:42.Hi, we are the F2. This season we are taking football
:08:43. > :08:46.freestyle to the next level, moving away from the football pitch
:08:47. > :08:52.to try other sports. First up, freestyle golf F2 style.
:08:53. > :08:57.The aim of golf is to hit the ball into the
:08:58. > :09:00.hole with as few shots as possible. There are 18 holes
:09:01. > :09:08.and you need to drive, chip and putt your way around the course.
:09:09. > :09:15.We are all about using our feet. Take it away!
:09:16. > :09:22.The Sombrero drive. This drive requires practice
:09:23. > :09:27.practice and even more practice. Kick the ball over your head.
:09:28. > :09:30.Make sure you keep your eye on it at all times.
:09:31. > :09:33.Swivel around and make a good connection.
:09:34. > :09:48.Stand back and admire the Sombrero drive.
:09:49. > :09:57.I've found the bunker. Don't worry,
:09:58. > :10:00.I have just the shot this. The no look strike.
:10:01. > :10:02.A third next to the ball and start your swing.
:10:03. > :10:05.Use your arm for balance, keep your back straight.
:10:06. > :10:12.Trust your swing and look out for the camera.
:10:13. > :10:14.Oh, man, oh, man, that is absolutely sensational!
:10:15. > :10:23.That should do the trick. Let's get out of here.
:10:24. > :10:27.I've managed to get you out of that bunker and put you on to the green.
:10:28. > :10:30.Just about, you give me some work to do but it doesn't matter,
:10:31. > :10:39.I'm going to roll with it. The role in the hole.
:10:40. > :10:41.Get the ball gripped at the back of your ankle.
:10:42. > :10:49.Perform the world-famous roly-poly. Release the ball up, sit back
:10:50. > :10:51.and watch it fly into the hole. Towards the hole, towards the
:10:52. > :10:54.hole, the champion! So, we managed to complete
:10:55. > :10:56.the course F2 style. Is there to say we have mastered
:10:57. > :11:04.a new sport. What about the bunker?
:11:05. > :11:08.What about my part! How cool are those guys?
:11:09. > :11:11.They did lose for us at the World Cup in Brazil and
:11:12. > :11:14.so there is real talent there. Some things that even
:11:15. > :11:18.the professional footballers would struggle with.
:11:19. > :11:22.I'm not sure that will catch on because the skill level required is
:11:23. > :11:27.too high for the likes of you and I! Just before you go, what have you
:11:28. > :11:32.got in store for us on BBC One? We are building up nicely,
:11:33. > :11:36.the football season has started. We are on at 12:10
:11:37. > :11:39.on BBC One. We have a few extra gadgets this
:11:40. > :11:42.season, we have Pellegrini from Manchester City.
:11:43. > :11:45.The normal mix of pundits, same music but it will be bigger
:11:46. > :11:47.and better than ever. 12:10
:11:48. > :11:59.on BBC One, make sure you are watching.
:12:00. > :12:01.Thanks for coming in. Time now to hear
:12:02. > :12:06.about a midfielder who helped Everton to fifth place last season.
:12:07. > :12:21.James McCarthy met up for a pre-season training session.
:12:22. > :12:31.What are the best bits of your game? Getting on the ball and passing
:12:32. > :12:35.and stuff and obviously, winning the ball back.
:12:36. > :12:38.I want to add stuff to my game, I want to score more goals this
:12:39. > :12:42.season. But you need to improve on?
:12:43. > :12:44.A lot of things. You're still learning
:12:45. > :12:47.on a day-to-day basis so you want to improve staff and tried to get
:12:48. > :12:51.more goals and hopefully I can do that this season.
:12:52. > :12:55.How important is training? It is massive.
:12:56. > :13:06.We are training day in, day out. I am still learning.
:13:07. > :13:10.Is preseason hard? Yes, it has been difficult.
:13:11. > :13:22.The past few weeks is more difficult.
:13:23. > :13:25.How has Roberto Martinez improved your game?
:13:26. > :13:28.He took me to Wigan and he brought me here.
:13:29. > :13:31.He has been brilliant for me. Tactically, he is superb.
:13:32. > :13:40.I keep learning and hopefully I can improving as a player.
:13:41. > :13:44.Have you always played in the same position?
:13:45. > :14:02.I have always been a midfielder. My position has always
:14:03. > :14:09.been midfield. How can I be two-footed?
:14:10. > :14:13.As a kid, my dad told me, kick with your good foot.
:14:14. > :14:15.I have always worked on it and tried to kick with the left.
:14:16. > :14:23.Just practice. It is practice
:14:24. > :14:32.and eventually it will come good. That is all we have time for.
:14:33. > :14:39.Remember to keep up-to-date with all the latest results by watching
:14:40. > :14:43.our 6o second round up on Monday mornings plus this season kickabout
:14:44. > :14:46.is on the few BBC iPlayer so you can catch up on any episodes you have
:14:47. > :14:49.missed. One last thing, this is the brand-new ball for 2014 2015 season.
:14:50. > :14:57.It has neon lines for better visibility and the makers say it
:14:58. > :15:08.has the perfect spherity which means it is very round indeed!
:15:09. > :15:26.Enjoy the weekend! It's going to be another rollercoaster of a season.
:15:27. > :15:41.Issue, you should be excited. So far, over 60 thousand games have
:15:42. > :15:48.been played. Over 22,000 goals have been scored. Five teams have won
:15:49. > :15:56.it. Chelsea, Manchester United, man city, Arsenal and Blackburn. He
:15:57. > :16:00.thought last season was exciting, this one is going to be even better.