Short of full-blown crisis talks, it was designed to lift the gloom after the disastrous performance against Watford the previous day. The left-back area is a position Guardiola is intent on strengthening with the Spaniard unconvinced by either Gael Clichy or Aleksandar Kolarov. Getty Images5David Moyes says he had no choice but to withdraw Patrick van Aanholt after eceiving la. Things have got worse for the former Barcelona, Inter Milan, Everton and Chelsea veteran since the season began. JOEY BARTON admits he hacked down Xabi Alonso as he felt the Spaniard stole his move to Liverpool. But he?has been out of favour this term – without a minute of football – after making 33 appearances last season. The situation has left Moyes locked in a war of words with the FA over the handling of events. So it was very, very important, a big statement as well by going 2-0 down against the champions and it was a very positive performance. Tottenham striker Harry Kane out for TEN weeks after suffering ankle injury against SunderlandKANE P. 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.