Saturday's friendly round-up

Liverpool beat HJK, Aston Villa drew 3-3 at Nottingham Forest, while Leeds beat Everton 2-0 and Newcastle lost at home on Saturday.

Ranieri hopeful on Kante deal

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri is hopeful of concluding a deal for Caen midfielder N'Golo Kante.

Rodgers: Benteke a bargain

Brendan Rodgers is confident that Liverpool's summer signing Christian Benteke will turn out to be "a bargain".

Pulis: Lambert quality striker

Tony Pulis delighted to secure the services of Rickie Lambert who scored twice on his West Brom debut at Bristol Rovers.

Mourinho cool on Arsenal record

Jose Mourinho has played down his impressive personal record against Arsenal ahead of Sunday's clash at Wembley.

Cahill: Chelsea can lay marker

Gary Cahill wants Chelsea to send a message to their rivals in Sunday's Community Shield clash against Arsenal.

Norwich sign goalkeeper Kean

Norwich City have completed the signing of goalkeeper Jake Kean following his release from Blackburn Rovers.