in late on Xabi Alonso as the pair clashed at Anfield in 2009AP7Joey Barton was sent off for Newcastle after his tackle on AlonsoWhenever we played, I sought to get the game on my terms, which were relentlessly physical. I had had that rush of being competitive ever since I was a kid so when it was gone I made a few wrong choices and got addicted to alcohol and cocaine. A football player grows up faster than other people, said Jesus. If you have to analyse me, maybe Im a bit more the playmaker, creative going forward and he wants me to be a little bit more stable and compact in defence. The Turkish side confirmed the news on Wednesday after the striker had written on his Instagram account he was not being given respect for his achievements due to him being black. PEP GUARDIOLA was at Benficas recent clash with Braga on a lightning-quick scouting mission, according to reports in Portugal. He added: I have a contract at Chelsea for three seasons. If Pep Guardiola wants a war, then he can have one. JOEY BARTON admits he hacked down Xabi Alonso as he felt the Spaniard stole his move to Liverpool. The Ivorian has played a huge role in the incredible journey at the Etihad in the last six years – scoring some priceless and unforgettable goals along the way.