in late on Xabi Alonso as the pair clashed at Anfield in 2009AP7Joey Barton was sent off for Newcastle after his tackle on AlonsoWhenever we played, I sought to get the game on my terms, which were relentlessly physical. To their credit, the players vowed to change their approach during a meeting at Carrington on Monday. Mourinho isnt the only Premier League boss to find himself likened to TV personality Partridge who famously lived in a budget hotel. The Ugly: Yep, Diego Costa, though not for anything ugly on the pitch this time, more the face only . MAURICIO POCHETTINO is ready to unleash a young Lionel Messi on Gillingham in the EFL Cup tonight. I missed the buzz and the adrenaline rush so I sought highs in other ways. achinesRelated StoriesAina on alertWho is Ola Aina All you need to know about the Chelsea defender named on the bench in EFL CupFab DealSevilla line up move for Chelsea playmaker Cesc Fabregas as he struggles to impress Antonio ConteKali Blue itChelsea target Kalidou Koulibaly ends transfer speculation by signing new deal with Italian club NapoliOSCAR WINNERFour years after his stunning debut goal against Juventus Oscar continues to frustrate Blues faithfulCourting AtletiChelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reveals his desire to return to Spain with Atletico Madrid Reuters5The former Atletico Madrid man admits he wants to return to Spain one dayGetty Images5Courtois' current deal deal expires in 2018Dont they know this is the age of the smart phone A fax sounds terribly old-fashioned — maybe the Madrid carrier pigeon is injured. Van Aanholt was due to start at Tottenham on Sunday but was withdrawn by manager David Moyes shortly before kick-off?after “medical advice from cardiologists. Getty Images11Old midfield partner Fernandinho has cemented his place in the sideGetty Images11Toure. Table tennis: Courtois v AzpilicuetaChelsea stopper Thibaut Courtois shows off his impressive basket.