This new English Premier League (EPL) season will see for the first time that the top 3 of the previous season start the campaign with a new gaffer at the helm. In keeping with that rare occurrence my preview will be about the 20 EPL managers of 2013/2014. Arsenal FC Suffice to say we start at the top. Top as in the longest serving manager in the EPL namely Arsenal's Arsène Wenger; joined them on the 1st October 1996 which makes his reign 16 years, 318 days. Interesting facts he is nicknamed "Le Professeur" used by fans and the British press to reflect his studious demeanour. He has won 11 trophies since 1996 His most remembered for going through an entire season without a loss in 2003/2004 but last won a trophy for the gunners in 2004/2005 season (FA Cup). West Ham United Affectionately known as "Big Sam" joined West Ham United on the 1st June 2011 2 years, 74 days ago. Interesting facts is Sam was a central defender in is his playing days honours incl...

Otherwise known as FA Community Shield, now in its 105th year, is the inaugural curtain raiser for the English Football season. David Moyes and his conterpart Owen Coyle find themselves in unfamiliar territory. Moyes being the first Manchester United manager other than Sir Alex since 1985 to be on the touch line and Coyle being the first Latic boss to manage a Wigan Athletic team in a Community Shield. Wigan Athletic also will be the first team from the Championship to take part in the competition and the first time since 1980 that a Community Shield will consist of a team from a lower league. Mark Lawrenson once called the game a ‘glorified friendly’, with it being played at Wembley and the extended amount of substitutions carrying weight to this argument. The Latics are understandably under dogs for this clash but the fact that they have nothing to lose should be noted by Manchester United, as the blue half of Manchester so rudely found out in last seasons FA Cup final defeat...

In case you missed it from One News ( http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/) 7.30pm Pre-match Perfect conditions for the big match. Both teams will be up for this as the sides run onto the field. 3 mins: Chiefs 0 Brumbies 0 We're underway, Araon Cruden kicks off. A bit of back and forth with the boot before the Chiefs grab sustained possession and force their way into the Brumbies 22. 5 mins: Chiefs 0 Brumbies 3 , Christian Lealiifano opens the scoring for the Brumbies after a big bust from blindside flanker Peter Kimlin. A head high tackle gifts the Brumbies an early lead. 8 mins: Chiefs 0 Brumbies 6 Matt Vant Leven leaves a high Brumbies kick to bounce then Asaeli Tikoirotuma is penalised at the ruck. Lealiifano, who used to play for Waikato in NPC, kicks a second goal from 37 metres and a great start from the Brumbies. 14 mins: Chiefs 0 Brumbies 6 The Chiefs tap and go from a penalty in their own half. They catch the Brumbies by surprise, rushing deep inside the Brumb...