He signed a new deal in April 2013 - but only after his Russian representative had made claims about how little his client was valued at the club. JOEY BARTON admits he hacked down Xabi Alonso as he felt the Spaniard stole his move to Liverpool. stance covered table, over 50km behind LiverpoolANT NOWT TO WORRY ABOUTManchester United star Anthony Martial gives positive injury update after nasty knock on the head against Watford 8United flopped to a shock 3-1 defeat at Watford on SundayEd Woodward, the man who put his neck on the line by hiring Mourinho to replace FA Cup-winning manager Van Gaal, is unmoved. onReuters5Akpom celebrates with new boy Lucas Perez as the Spaniard scores hist first goals for ArsenalBoss Arsene Wenger has always used the League Cup as an opportunity for the kids to impress and Akpom, despite?being a striker was used down the left. It was hard for me to admit I needed help and to admit that I was struggling without football. The Spurs chief?said: We have some talented players. comments made to the mediaToure is out of contract at the end the season — meaning hes free to sign for a new club in January. BRAZILIAN whizkid Gabriel Jesus has revealed a phone call from Pep Guardiola was key to him agreeing to join Manchester City. n’s time at Rangers under Mark Warburton appears over after he was given a three week suspensionPA:Press Association7Joey Barton claims Steven Gerrard wanted Liverpool to sign himThe Rangers midfielder, who has been suspended by the club for three weeks after a furious training ground bust-up, has now revealed the malicious intent on his part to foul Alonso. “But I am not going to come down from the level I have reached.