Being without that camaraderie is the hardest part about finishing as a player – and for me it turned out pretty badly. Of the eight wins out of eight this season - seven have been without the man who used to be so crucial for them. He signed a new deal in April 2013 - but only after his Russian representative had made claims about how little his client was valued at the club. Van Aanholt travelled with the team to London yesterday for their EFL Cup clash at QPR tonight. 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. Reuters7Cesc Fabregas scored twice against Leicester to highlight his value to Antonio ContePA:Press. It was hard for me to admit I needed help and to admit that I was struggling without football. 8Mourinho is working with Juan Mata after axing him at ChelseaThe threat was very serious and very real. Getty Images8Jose Mourinho is under no threat with?Ed Woodward at the helmReuters8Mourinho will not . The way he said most things gave it more gravity although he was not stern.