Obviously this [joining City] is a bigger one, but the best battles are given to the best warriors. Begiristain and Citys hierarchy knew Toures best days were behind him and planning was under way for life without him. The first thing he did when he arrived at City was to pick a fight with Yaya and Joe Hart, two of the clubs biggest players. United have a chance to get back to winning ways tonight when they travel to League One side Northampton Town in the EFL Cup. mages6Pep Guardiola was in secret attendance for Benfica’s match with BragaBut MaisFutebol report the Manchester City boss discreetly bought tickets informally, took a private jet and returned that same night as he went to watch Alex Grimaldo. Poch will have noted his skill and composure as well as passing ability and willingness to receive the ball in tight spaces. The Ugly: Yep, Diego Costa, though not for anything ugly on the pitch this time, more the face only . Getty Images5David Moyes says he had no choice but to withdraw Patrick van Aanholt after eceiving la. Related storiesNEIL CUSTISMan United are stuttering, and Jose Mourinho thinks some players are still. Grimaldo has a £51million release clause despite Benfica only signing him for a little over £1m — and?City are keeping an eye out on his?development.