For all the celebrations that followed Marcus Rashfords winner at Hull, the return to the relentless football served up under Sir Alex Ferguson has been short-lived. ished yet even though failing to start a Premier League match would send a clear message to some players. The former Ivory Coast international last turned out for City in the second leg of their Champions League Qualifying match against Steaua Bucharest. JOEY BARTON admits he hacked down Xabi Alonso as he felt the Spaniard stole his move to Liverpool. I dont know him personally yet but he already made me feel very safe about his project there. If Pep Guardiola wants a war, then he can have one. 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. Now I think he will have a big opportunity to show his real quality. He blamed me for knocking him out in what he thought was a deliberate clash of heads in one of our earliest contests, and I blamed him for stealing my move to Liverpool. And the players Wenger inherited felt ready for a change.