United play more long balls than Stoke – Hughes hits back at Mourinho

Mark Hughes has fired back at “lazy” criticism from Jose Mourinho after the Manchester United manager described Stoke City as a long-ball team.

Aguero, Jesus have a ”top” relationship – Guardiola

Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus offered proof they can form a fearsome strike partnership during Manchester City’s 5-0 demolition of Liverpool, says manager Pep Guardiola.

Mendy would have rejected Chelsea – Vasilyev

Benjamin Mendy was happy to turn down a move to Premier League champions Chelsea, but was determined to join Manchester City, Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev has revealed.

I’ve coached no better guys than Matic – Mourinho

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho championed Nemanja Matic as one of the best people he has worked with throughout his illustrious career and said the midfielder remained one of his “guys” even after he was sacked by Chelsea.

Kane can be Tottenham’s Batistuta – Pochettino

Harry Kane can surpass Gabriel Batistuta, the Tottenham star being compared to the Argentine great by manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Sanches shackled as Magpies win without Benitez

Renato Sanches endured a frustrating Premier League debut as a toothless Swansea City were beaten 1-0 at home by Newcastle United on Sunday.

Early Wood strike piles pressure on De Boer

Frank de Boer is likely to remain under intense pressure at winless Crystal Palace after the Premier League strugglers lost 1-0 at Burnley on Sunday.

Bravo still hopeful Man City can strike Sanchez deal

Claudio Bravo is holding out hope that Manchester City will eventually succeed in their pursuit of Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez, having described the striker’s “bitterness” at seeing the transfer fall through last month.

Coutinho could return against Sevilla, Klopp confirms

Philippe Coutinho could make a timely return to Liverpool’s match-day squad for their midweek Champions League clash with Sevilla, Jurgen Klopp has confirmed.

Mourinho backs Lukaku after costly miss

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho praised Romelu Lukaku’s all-round performance against Stoke City despite the striker squandering a golden chance to snatch victory in Saturday’s 2-2 draw.