This manager is really not happy with his new signing
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Ostentatious introductions, a cheekily named dinosaur mascot and more from the international break
It had everything: dramatic comebacks, life imitating art, rugby imitating football, and a manager with a very low opinion of his new signing. But one thing the weekend didn't have?... Any Premier League matches. But that didn't stop the Twittersphere from getting involved...
1) Hero to zero
Exciting times at Dundee United, who unveiled their new defensive rock on Wednesday...
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...only for his manager to say this after Mohsni "did not live up to his hard-man image" during his debut on Saturday:
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2) LA, welcome to Zlatan
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There might be something more pure, 100% Zlatan Ibrahimovic-y than taking out a full-page in the LA Times to announce your latest move, but we sure as hell haven't seen it yet.
3) Dortmund trialist impresses
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At 31, he might have left it a little late to launch an elite-level football career, but a tidy header in his training session with Borussia Dortmund wasn't a bad start. That leaves the all-important question: does he have a good touch for a big man?
4) Life imitates art
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It's not often that a parody account predates the thing it's parodying, but - after all this time - James Milner finally arrived on Twitter with a bang. Well, sort of.
5) Mascot of the Week
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Lionel Messi is unlikely to wind down his glorious career at Inverness Caledonian Thistle, so instead they've got...Lionel Nessi. One of them is a legendary creature who defies belief, the other is based on the Loch Ness Monster.
And yes, other soft drinks are available.
6) It ain't over until it's over
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Salford City, owned by the Class of '92, appear to have been blessed with the convenient phenomenon of Fergie Time.
7) Here we go, here we go, here we go...
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The World Cup news cycle is officially in full swing.
8) Fixture congestion
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North West Counties League Premier Division side 1874 Northwich are going to keep their club physio busy.
9) Red mist
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One fan taking a 6-0 loss to Wales quite hard, there.
10) Meanwhile, on planet Rugby
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After scoring a try for the Newcastle Falcons, Vereniki Goneva celebrated in the style of local football hero Alan Shearer. For the full effect, mate, you'll need to score another 300-odd.
11) International breaking point
Finally, the Premier League brand says what everyone is really thinking...
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