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Manchester City appreciate Raheem Sterling if some fans don't - De Bruyne

Vincent Kompany was lucky to not see red early but Man City went on to down Leicester to continue their unbeaten run.

        Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola played down claims his side are playing perfectly, stating everyone in the club still has room to improve.

LEICESTER -- Kevin De Bruyne says Manchester City appreciate Raheem Sterling even if other supporters may not.
England winger Sterling recovered from a back injury to play a crucial role in City's 2-0 win over Leicester City, which maintained their eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
Both players were substituted late in the second half and while De Bruyne left the pitch to applause from many Leicester fans, there were a small number of boos as Sterling walked off.
"I know that we...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-city/story/3277056/manchester-city-appreciate-raheem-sterling-if-some-fans-dont-kevin-de-bruyne

Pep Guardiola: Manchester City must be cautious with Vincent Kompany

Claude Puel says Vincent Kompany should have been sent off in the first half of Leicester City's loss to Manchester City.
LEICESTER -- Manchester City must be careful with the fitness of Vincent Kompany, despite his return coming at the perfect time, insists Pep Guardiola.
The City captain played his first game in more than two-and-a-half months in the 2-0 victory over Leicester City on Saturday that maintained their eight-point gap at the top of the Premier League.
However, his central defensive partner John Stones hobbled off in the first half with a hamstring injury, which Guardiola fears could keep him out for...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-city/story/3277063/pep-guardiola-manchester-city-must-be-cautious-with-vincent-kompany

Antonio Conte: 3-5-2 has given Chelsea 'new balance and solidity'

Antonio Conte praises Eden Hazard's display in what he describes as an important win for Chelsea at West Brom.

        Tony Pulis reacts to West Brom's 4-0 loss to Chelsea and addresses his future with the club after meeting with the owners.

WEST BROMWICH -- Antonio Conte claimed that Chelsea have found a "new balance and solidity" by switching to a 3-5-2 formation after watching his team demolish West Brom 4-0 at The Hawthorns.
Eden Hazard capped a scintillating individual performance with two goals, while Alvaro Morata and Marcos Alonso also found the net as Chelsea earned their fourth consecutive win in the Premier League to keep themselves on the fringes of the title race.
Conte named the same starting XI that had defeated Manchester...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/chelsea/story/3277054/antonio-conte-chelsea-has-found-new-balance-and-solidity-with-3-5-2-formation

Zlatan Ibrahimovic played down extent of injury: 'It was more than the knee'

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba were all smiles after their respective returns from injury for Man United.

        Jose Mourinho says it was a joy to get Zlatan Ibrahimovic back on the pitch in Man United's win over Newcastle.

MANCHESTER -- Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed he hid the true extent of his injury, and added that if it was known there would be "shock" that he has managed to return to professional football.
Ibrahimovic made his comeback in Manchester United's 4-1 win over Newcastle on Saturday after seven months on the sidelines.
After suffering a knee ligament injury in April, he had surgery in the United States in May. He was expected back in January at the earliest, only to beat that prediction by six weeks.
But...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-united/story/3277050/manchester-uniteds-zlatan-ibrahimovic-played-down-extent-of-injury-it-was-more-than-the-knee

Arsenal dominate, Paul Pogba returns, Tony Pulis in trouble

ESPN FC's Mark Ogden analyses the finer points of Arsenal's win over Spurs, Mesut Ozil's show-stopping performance and more.

        First-half goals from Shkodran Mustafi and Alexis Sanchez led Arsenal over Tottenham in the North London derby. 
            
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        Craig Burley explains how Man United benefitted from Paul Pogba's clever thinking and movement against Newcastle.

Well...no one saw that coming, did they? A resolute and determined Arsenal outplaying Tottenham in all departments and securing a fully deserved victory? Pick the bones out of that narrative. There are positives for Spurs though. People keep saying, "Mauricio Pochettino isn't that good; he hasn't won anything yet," as if transforming a team of sporadically decent also-rans into back-to-back title contenders isn't worthy of a medal in itself. Well, this performance was vintage Tottenham. It was disjointed,...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/blog/post/3277044/premier-league-arsenal-dominate-paul-pogba-returns-tony-pulis-in-trouble

ICYMI: Top games and goals from the weekend

Miss something from the weekend in soccer? ICYMI has you covered with all the best moments that grabbed the headlines.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/international/55/video/3277043/icymi-top-games-and-goals-from-the-weekend

WATCH: Andy Cole talks Man United with ESPN FC

Former Manchester United forward Andy Cole chats with Alexis Nunes about the futures of Rashford and Martial, Jose Mourinho and a Lukaku-Ibrahimovic partnership.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3277040/watch-andy-cole-talks-man-united-with-espn-fc

Watford boss Marco Silva: I 'cannot control' ongoing Everton speculation

Watford boss Marco Silva is pressed on his future at the club amid continued speculation linking him to the Everton job.

        David Moyes kicks off his West Ham tenure with a loss as Marco Silva's Watford handed him a 2-0 defeat. 
            
        David Moyes kicks off his West Ham tenure with a loss as Marco Silva's Watford handed him a 2-0 defeat.

WATFORD -- Marco Silva refused to be drawn on reports that he wants to join Everton after his Watford side beat West Ham 2-0 on Sunday.
Everton are still seeking to fill the vacancy left by the sacking of Ronald Koeman last month, but Watford do not want to lose a manager they appointed only in the summer.
Earlier on Sunday it was reported that Watford would turn down a further approach at any price.
However, sources have suggested to ESPN FC that a £12 million tag has been placed on buying...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/watford/story/3276977/watford-boss-marco-silva-i-cannot-control-ongoing-everton-speculation

David Moyes unhappy with West Ham display, wants club, fans to unite

West Ham's David Moyes cut a dejected figure following his side's defeat in his first game in charge.

        David Moyes kicks off his West Ham tenure with a loss as Marco Silva's Watford handed him a 2-0 defeat. 
            
        David Moyes kicks off his West Ham tenure with a loss as Marco Silva's Watford handed him a 2-0 defeat.

WATFORD -- David Moyes said he was disappointed by his new players after his first game in charge of West Ham United ended in a 2-0 defeat at Watford.
Goals in each half from Will Hughes and Richarlison were enough to earn victory for Marco Silva's team.
And although Watford keeper Heurelho Gomes made a number of saves, particularly from Marko Arnautovic and Cheikhou Kouyate, the home side missed a number of other chances and were good value for victory.
West Ham stayed 18th, in the relegation zone,...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/west-ham-united/story/3277032/david-moyes-didnt-enjoy-west-hams-performance-at-watford

Moyes on defeat: Most people would've expected it

West Ham's David Moyes cut a dejected figure following his side's defeat in his first game in charge.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3276948/moyes-on-defeat-most-people-wouldve-expected-it

Marco Silva addresses Everton rumours

Watford boss Marco Silva is pressed on his future at the club amid continued speculation linking him to the Everton job.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3276945/marco-silva-addresses-everton-rumours

Watford 2-0 West Ham: Moyes' debut spoiled

David Moyes kicks off his West Ham tenure with a loss as Marco Silva's Watford handed him a 2-0 defeat.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/video/premier-league-highlights/148/video/3276942/watford-2-0-west-ham-moyes-debut-spoiled

Watford 2-0 West Ham: Moyes' debut spoiled

David Moyes defeated in first West Ham match as Watford ease to victory

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        David Moyes kicks off his West Ham tenure with a loss as Marco Silva's Watford handed him a 2-0 defeat. 
            
        David Moyes kicks off his West Ham tenure with a loss as Marco Silva's Watford handed him a 2-0 defeat.

David Moyes failed to inspire West Ham as their Premier League woes deepened with defeat in his first match in charge at Watford.
The Moyes era got off to the shakiest of starts when the home side took the lead in the first threatening attack of the game at Vicarage Road.
West Ham failed to deal with a cross from the left and, when the ball fell to Andre Gray, his mis-hit was finished off by midfielder Will Hughes for his first Premier League goal with 11 minutes gone.
The Hammers tried to hit back...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/report?gameId=480795

Mourinho happy to see Lukaku end scoring drought

Jose Mourinho was pleased to see Romelu Lukaku's work rate finally rewarded with a goal in Man United's win over Newcastle.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3276884/mourinho-happy-to-see-lukaku-end-scoring-drought

Oumar Niasse's resurgence continues as Everton steal a point at Palace

Crystal Palace and Everton traded first-half goals in a 2-2 draw to each earn a point in their scrap among the bottom.

        Crystal Palace and Everton traded first-half goals in a 2-2 draw to each earn a point in their scrap among the bottom. 
            
        David Unsworth hails the effort of his Everton players after they fought back to earn a draw at Crystal Palace.

A scarcely deserved 2-2 draw at bottom of the table Crystal Palace demonstrated the many issues afflicting Everton and helped explain how this team has gone 10 months and 14 games without a Premier League away win.

Everton managed to concede from their kickoff within 51 seconds and spent much of the remaining 90 minutes making the home side look like world-beaters. Only thanks to Oumar Niasse, favourable refereeing and a Palace defence as porous as their own did the visitors salvage a point.

Goalkeeper...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/club/everton/368/blog/post/3276824/oumar-niasses-resurgence-continues-as-everton-steal-a-point-at-crystal-palace