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After failing to make the grade at Atletico Madrid four years ago and following that up with three years of diminishing returns with Benfica — culminating in a return of only eight goals in 43 appearances last season — Raúl Jiménez’s loan move to Wolverhampton back in June had all the stink of today’s bewildering transfer market.

It appeared to be nothing more than super agent Jorge Mendes using his clout to wheel and deal the 27-year-old in a way that lined his own pockets while allowing Benfica to finally cut financial ties with the $11 million flop.

Back in 2017, The Football Crest Index was first published — a glorious coffee table book that served to document and preserve the history behind the crests of all 49 clubs to have appeared in the English Premier League. The beautiful aesthetic of the publication was achieved by employing 49 different designers, each of whom supported the club they worked on to produce the artwork which accompanied the chronicle.

Southampton fans (finally) have something to smile about after their side’s win over Everton in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night. The Saints have had a woeful start to the Premier League season, recording just one win and sitting in 16th place entering Matchday 8. The victory advances them to next round of the League Cup and gives them a boost that they will be hoping translates to EPL play. As for Everton, the loss means the Toffees are yet again dumped out of the Cup at the hands of top-flight opposition.