And he claims it was due to feeling jealous that his own move to Anfield five years earlier had been scrapped due to the club preferring the now Bayern Munich man. but having been on the bench for the last two matches he now gets his first competitive appearance in the third round of the EFL Cup. thdrawal from Tottenham gameSIX APPEALLiverpool hammer Tottenham U23 6-2 with Cameron Brannagan and Kevin Stewart shining for RedsKANE K. 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. But he?has been out of favour this term – without a minute of football – after making 33 appearances last season. Instead, he leads by example, setting new standards and making some serious professional demands on the rest. Hopefully I can open his eyes and make him see that I deserve to play. On the day Yaya announced his international retirement, the curtain looks to have finally come down for him at City too. Pep Guardiola, who has maintained the Sky Blues 100 per cent start to the season, had the keys to his plush new home within weeks of his unveiling as City boss. The Chelsea midfielder finally made his debut for his boyhood club last nigh, replacing Michy Batshuayi after 80 minutes of their 4-2 extra time EFL Cup win over Leicester.