The highly-rated youngster?said: It was a weird feeling. mages6Pep Guardiola was in secret attendance for Benfica’s match with BragaBut MaisFutebol report the Manchester City boss discreetly bought tickets informally, took a private jet and returned that same night as he went to watch Alex Grimaldo. Just 15 minutes before kick-off at White Hart Lane, a seemingly fit Van Aanholt, 26, was told Jason Denayer was replacing him. Barton was given his marching orders for a late challenge on the Spanish midfielder as his Newcastle side were defeated 3-0 by the Merseyside outfit back in 2009. We had to make a scan, but the scan is offered late or too late at the FA and therefore I had to sit in the stand. MAURICIO POCHETTINO is ready to unleash a young Lionel Messi on Gillingham in the EFL Cup tonight. Its not the glittering range of World Cup, European Championship and Premier League medals driving him on. PA:Press Association6He finally got his chance last night after 80 minutes of the Chelsea victoryPA:. Of the eight wins out of eight this season - seven have been without the man who used to be so crucial for them. The United forward is in need of rest and a period to reflect on a difficult start to life under the new boss.