Mauricio Pochettino blames Chelsea's 2-1 defeat against Man United on his players being tired but admits 'that is not an excuse'.

Pep Guardiola admits he needs to adapt his plans to get Manchester City's season back on track after his side sliped to fourth in the table following Aston Villa defeat.

having left out Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane, the Man United boss is refusing to bow to player power

CHRIS WHEELER: Erik ten Hag is rewarded for wielding axe.

Man United 2-1 Chelsea: Scott McTominay double earns under-pressure Erik ten Hag much-needed win and moves his side just THREE points behind City in fourth.

Erik ten Hag warns his players they must show the right attitude in every game or be 'killed' after Man United bounced back from Newcastle debacle by beating Chelsea.

MAN UNITED PLAYER COMMITMENT RATINGS: Scott McTominay has suddenly morphed into Steven Gerrard after double in 2-1 win over Chelsea… but Antony still looks on a different wavelength.

talkSPORT commentator Russell Hargreaves dies aged 45, as colleagues pay tribute to his 'encyclopedic knowledge of every sport'.

JONATHAN McEVOY: Does Toto Wolff have his fingers in too many F1 pies? FIA probe into Mercedes boss linked to political meddling.

but he's created a tidal wave of euphoria at St James' Park

SIMON JORDAN: Bluntly, I didn't think Eddie Howe had the chops for Newcastle.

Joey Barton shares a series of sexist posts on social media as he claims women 'shouldn't be talking about the men's game' and that men who listen to them 'need their heads testing'.

TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Tottenham considering move for forgotten Everton defender as they seek cover, Kalvin Phillips' Juventus move is at risk while Real Madrid hand Kylian Mbappe deadline to join.

Nottingham Forest set to SACK Steve Cooper after dismal 5-0 defeat by Fulham - with Julen Lopetegui and Marco Silva among candidates in frame to take over.

but Roy Keane claims Mikel Arteta's men will have 'belief' after learning to 'win ugly'

Jamie Carragher says Arsenal's uncertain goalkeeper situation will harm their title bid and 'doesn't feel right'.

Jurgen Klopp FUMES at Amazon presenter for making joke about Saturday lunchtime being his 'favourite kick-off time', with Reds boss branding him 'completely ignorant' in very awkward interview.Roy Keane picks out Man United flop as this season's 'biggest disappointment' in the Premier League, as Jamie Carragher admits the Red Devils have 'gone backwards' since he came into the team.

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