JOEY BARTON admits he hacked down Xabi Alonso as he felt the Spaniard stole his move to Liverpool. Even Wayne Rooney, the captain, is feeling the pinch. Why was it so late If it had been two hours before kick-off, we could have done something without it being brought to attention. Instead, it is understood Sunderland got independent advice on the test results from a senior cardiologist who sits on the FA panel — but they did not contact the FA itself. JOSE MOURINHO is living out of a suitcase in a Manchester hotel despite taking the reins as Old Trafford boss four months ago. MAURICIO POCHETTINO admits it is sink or swim for Vincent Janssen as he prepares to throw the Tottenham striker in at the deep end. The Blues midfielder – who has been at the club 11 years – is also in the last year of his contract at Stamford Bridge. Strikers are always excited to play and sometimes feel the pressure — now he needs to be calm. der as fans sneak into stadiumSHAW NO CERTAINTYGareth Southgate tells Luke Shaw he must start playing for Manchester United to regain England spotKylian Me SoftlySergio Ramos tells Kylian Mbappe he is welcome at Real Madrid ahead of France vs Spain friendlyRAHEEM RECOVERYRaheem Sterling is fit for Manchester City's crunch Premier League clash at Arsenal Eto’o said via his Instagram account, alongside a screenshot of the accolades he has won in his career: “Reminder –?perhaps some people do not feel respect for me because I am black. Liverpool were two up, cruising and playing keep ball.