All that remained to be agreed with City was the fee, when Rafa Benitez took over from Gerard Houllier. Fabregas said: Its a special fixture because Ive lived moments there that Ive never lived in my career. JOEY BARTON admits he hacked down Xabi Alonso as he felt the Spaniard stole his move to Liverpool. Signed in the same week as David Silva, the pair have been the mainstays of the clubs midfield since. But in a statement yesterday afternoon, the FA hit back to insist they had no involvement. AP:Associated Press5Jose Mourinho is yet to find a permanent home in ManchesterSky5United boss livin. I grew up very quickly because of the difficulties and responsibilities that I have always had. Left-back, Grimaldo — who was incidentally celebrating his 21st birthday on Monday — played under the Spaniard at Barcelona. The highly-rated youngster?said: It was a weird feeling. co/EPWKLVySGR— Gary Neville (.GNev2) September 20, 2016And reports began to circulate in the press claiming the players were already beginning to turn on the Special One.