r League before anyone else for FREE plus all the latest news, fixtures and results and live match commentary all on the go with the new Sun Football App – click here to downloadHe continued: Xabi and I had history. 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. looks certain to leave the Etihad in JanuaryThen in the spring there was another rant as he critisised director of football Txiki Begiristain over the treatment of out-going boss Manuel Pellegrini. Interestingly, Toure could earn a staggering £10m at City without even kicking another ball for the club. Mourinho reminded Uniteds stars, in his own unique way, that January will be here sooner than they think. The Blues midfielder – who has been at the club 11 years – is also in the last year of his contract at Stamford Bridge. News Group Newspapers Ltd7Joey Barton joined Rangers this summerNews Group Newspapers Ltd7Joey Barto. A Blues insider said: What on earth are they doing sending get-well messages to our players on fax m. He has not lost sight of the human element in an increasingly ruthless industry. Even Wayne Rooney, the captain, is feeling the pinch.