He netted seven times in 19 appearances and pushed for a place in the Under-21s with five substitute appearances. Of the eight wins out of eight this season - seven have been without the man who used to be so crucial for them. The likes of Arsenal, Everton, Manchester United and Inter Milan officially sent representatives to the Estadio da Luz on Monday. Rusty Fabregas admits extra time took it out of him after being mothballed this season. Manchester United lose 3-1 at Watford - Jose Mourinho's third loss in a rowPep Guardiola beats Jose Mourinho in battle of Manchester after City beat United 2-1The Sun. 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. 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. Lose and people start asking questions and doubting what youre doing. We were all at the stage of our careers where we were looking to move on in a different direction and this unknown Frenchman clicked with us immediately. Pogba has spent large amounts of his time reacquainting himself with Cheshire life instead of getting to grips with the stuff at the sharp end.