Rafael van der Vaart wants Tottenham return in a coaching capacity

Tottenham Hotspurs' Mauricio Pochettino is pleasantly surprised by talk of a very long term contract and is determined to win trophies at the club.

        Craig Burley breaks down what to expect from Tottenham in their Champions League clash at Real Madrid.

Former Tottenham forward Rafael van der Vaart has told Press Association Sport that he wants to return to the club as a coach.
Van der Vaart spent two seasons at Tottenham, scoring 24 goals in 63 Premier League games, after joining from Tuesday's opponents Real Madrid on deadline day in August 2010.
The former Netherlands international quickly became a crowd favourite at White Hart Lane and has since said he regrets leaving the club to return to Hamburg in 2012.
Van der Vaart, 34, is still playing...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/tottenham-hotspur/story/3231792/rafael-van-der-vaart-wants-tottenham-return-in-a-coaching-capacity

Half-and-half scarf at Leicester-West Brom bosses begs question: why?

The half-and-half scarf is truly a curious beast.
To some, it's simply a memento of a particular fixture; to others, it serves as the manifestation of all that is wrong with modern football: the transient loyalties, the rampant commercialism, etc.
Just when you thought you'd seen football merchandise reach its nadir, Monday night's Premier League clash between Leicester City and West Brom coughed up a curious evolution of the game's most derided souvenir.
Presenting, the managerial half-and-halfer.
Taking half-and-half scarves to a whole new level.The game's gone. pic.twitter.com/qOUZAq5ijA— Oddschecker (@Oddschecker) October 17, 2017

What...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/blog/the-toe-poke/65/post/3231662/half-and-half-scarf-at-leicester-west-brom-bosses-begs-question-why

Which Premier League clubs value style over substance?

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool could never play with a style similar to what Man United displayed at Anfield.
After Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said the defensive approach Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho adopted at Anfield in Saturday's 0-0 draw would not be tolerated at his club, it got us wondering which teams do value style over substance?
Clearly winning is important, but ESPN FC's club correspondents report that most of their clubs (including Man United) want to showcase some style on the way to success. So is style important?

MAN CITY: YES
After three seasons without a title, success is...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/blog/post/3230918/which-premier-league-clubs-value-style-over-substance

Pochettino flattered by 15-year contract talk

Tottenham Hotspurs' Mauricio Pochettino is pleasantly surprised by talk of a very long term contract and is determined to win trophies at the club.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/uefa-champions-league/2/video/3231604/pochettino-flattered-by-15-year-contract-talk

Manchester United scouting Espanyol defender Aaron Martin - sources

Julien Laurens explains why Jose Mourinho might not be a good fit at PSG, despite reported mutual interest.

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Manchester United are keeping tabs on Spain under-21 left-back Aaron Martin, sources have told ESPN FC.
United scouts watched Martin, 20, play for Espanyol against Levante on Friday night and the club have asked to be kept informed of any developments regarding his future.
Martin signed a new long-term contract in January that could keep him at Espanyol until 2022.
However, sources have told ESPN FC there is a growing acceptance among officials at the La Liga side that they may not be able to keep...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/story/3231602/manchester-united-scouting-espanyol-defender-aaron-martin-sources

Liverpool's Adam Lallana to return from injury 'in a few weeks' - Klopp

Jurgen Klopp shrugs off claims that he'll significantly rotate his Liverpool squad for Tuesday's UCL clash at Maribor.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he is hopeful that Adam Lallana remains on course for a return to action in November.
Lallana took the next step in his rehabilitation from a thigh injury by reporting back to Melwood on Monday after spending time in Qatar as part of his recovery process.
The England international, who was on crutches at one stage, has missed all of the season so far, but is in line to make a comeback next month.
Speaking to Liverpool's official website, Klopp said: "It's absolutely...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/liverpool/story/3231595/liverpools-adam-lallana-to-return-from-injury-in-a-few-weeks-jurgen-klopp

Premier League title race with Man City, Man United a study in contrasts

With Man City on a tear in the Premier League, Craig Burley analyses their form compared to the chasing pack.

        With Man City on a tear in the Premier League, Craig Burley analyses their form compared to the chasing pack.

They do things differently in Manchester. City and United are two clubs working toward different directions, and their methods are so distinct that they are almost polar opposites.

On one side of town, City are playing with a joyful, sweeping brilliance. They have turned the Etihad into a temple of entertainment. A handful of miles away at Old Trafford, United are built around power and mean-eyed pragmatism with few frills in their approach. What the neighbours have in common, however, is that...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/blog/post/3231079/premier-league-title-rivals-man-city-man-united-a-study-in-contrasts

Prem: Top goals of Week 8

Relive the top strikes from Week 7 of the 2017-18 Premier League season, including Nacer Chadli's stunner for West Brom.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/video/premier-league-highlights/148/video/3231526/prem-top-goals-of-week-8

Prem: Top saves of Week 8

Relive the top stops from Week 8 of the 2017-18 Premier League season, including David De Gea's kick save against Liverpool.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/video/premier-league-highlights/148/video/3231525/prem-top-saves-of-week-8

Prem: Top moment of Week 8

Crystal Palace ended their goalless and winless run in style, defeating Premier League champions Chelsea at Selhurst Park.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/video/premier-league-highlights/148/video/3231524/prem-top-moment-of-week-8

Pulis: This league is relentless

West Brom manager Tony Pulis believes his side are evolving in a league that's more competitive than ever before.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3231521/pulis-this-league-is-relentless

Shakespeare pleased with Leicester's character

Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare praises his team's fight after they came back to earn a draw against West Brom.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3231519/shakespeare-pleased-with-leicesters-character

Leicester 1-1 West Brom: Mahrez saves Foxes

After missing a golden chance, Riyad Mahrez made amends to earn Leicester a share of the points against West Brom.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/video/premier-league-highlights/148/video/3231509/leicester-1-1-west-brom-mahrez-saves-foxes

Prem: 28 goals in 90 seconds

From Fernandinho's stunner to Chadli's perfect free kick, relive every Premier League goal from Week 8 in 90 seconds.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/video/premier-league-highlights/148/video/3231505/prem-28-goals-in-90-seconds

Ben Foster's injury an 'enormous worry' for West Brom - Tony Pulis

After missing a golden chance, Riyad Mahrez made amends to earn Leicester a share of the points against West Brom.

        Ben Foster aggravated a knee injury while playing with his children, West Brom coach Tony Pulis said.

West Brom coach Tony Pulis revealed a knee injury kept Ben Foster out of Monday night's 1-1 draw at Leicester.
Albion have yet to determine the extent of the injury, which the 34-year-old goalkeeper sustained during the international break while playing in the garden with his children.
However, Pulis admitted he is worried about the problem given Foster missed 10 months in the 2015-16 season with anterior cruciate ligament damage.
To compound his goalkeeping problems, stand-in Boaz Myhill, making...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/west-bromwich-albion/story/3231501/ben-fosters-injury-an-enormous-worry-for-west-brom-tony-pulis

Extra Time: Newcastle's future, Man City among Europe's top three?

The crew answer your tweets on the chances Robert Kraft buys Newcastle and Man City's standing among the top teams in Europe.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/video/espn-fc-tv/86/video/3231493/extra-time-newcastles-future-man-city-among-europes-top-three

Southampton need to pick up points before December fixtures - Yoshida

Manolo Gabbiadini's second-half brace helped Southampton earn a point against Newcastle at St. Mary's Stadium.

        Mauricio Pellegrino claims partial responsibility for Southampton's inability to get a grip on their draw against Newcastle.

Southampton defender Maya Yoshida has warned his teammates they must pick up points before their nightmare Christmas calendar kicks in.
Saints end November away to Manchester City and then face Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United in December, as well as a crunch trip to south coast rivals Bournemouth.
Mauricio Pellegrino's men salvaged a morale-boosting 2-2 draw at home to Newcastle on Sunday after Manolo Gabbiadini's double, the second from the penalty spot, cancelled out strikes...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/southampton/story/3231481/southampton-need-to-pick-up-points-before-december-fixtures-maya-yoshida

Antonio Conte can't escape blame for Chelsea's uneven title defence

The FC panel assess what Antonio Conte and Chelsea need to correct in order to avoid another shock defeat.
The 2016-17 season is barely two months old, but for Chelsea it has already been a roller coaster.
The opening-day home defeat to Burnley, the defensive win at Tottenham, the drab draw with Arsenal, the imposing victory at Atletico Madrid, the comprehensive loss to table-topping Manchester City, the reverse to previously pointless and goalless Crystal Palace. The seemingly erratic nature of these results and performances has seen expectations either soar or dip at almost every juncture.
Factor in...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/club/chelsea/363/blog/post/3231336/antonio-conte-cant-escape-blame-for-chelseas-uneven-title-defence

Craig Shakespeare: Leicester 'could do with a win' after West Brom draw

After missing a golden chance, Riyad Mahrez made amends to earn Leicester a share of the points against West Brom.

        Jamie Vardy and Leicester City were again frustrated by West Brom.

Craig Shakespeare conceded Leicester "could do with a win" after they were held to a 1-1 draw by West Brom.
Leicester had not beaten West Brom on home soil since 1994 and that hoodoo was destined to continue when Nacer Chadli curled in a superb 30-yard free kick just after the hour mark.
Riyad Mahrez equalised 10 minutes from time, but Leicester were unable to go on and get that elusive victory.
The Foxes remain in the Premier League relegation zone with only one win from eight games, but Shakespeare...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/leicester-city/story/3231482/craig-shakespeare-leicester-could-do-with-a-win-after-west-brom-draw

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 'in my mind' for first Liverpool start - Jurgen Klopp

Jurgen Klopp shrugs off claims that he'll significantly rotate his Liverpool squad for Tuesday's UCL clash at Maribor.
Liverpool's deadline-day signing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could be in line for his first Champions League start for the club after impressing manager Jurgen Klopp.
The England international has featured in eight matches since his £35million arrival from Arsenal but has made only one start, failing to impress in the Carabao Cup exit at Leicester.
However, he enjoyed an encouraging late cameo from the bench against Manchester United at the weekend and that could be enough to get him a place in...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/liverpool/story/3231479/alex-oxlade-chamberlain-in-my-mind-for-first-liverpool-start-jurgen-klopp

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