Doherty was ‘pleasantly surprised’ by Mourinho’s sense of humour, saying real Jose bears little relation to his popular perception

While the strange landscape of Covid football has led many to stumble, Brendan Rodgers and his team appear sure-footed and confident

Jose Mourinho has praised the way Dele Alli has handled being frozen out of recent Tottenham squads.

What the papers say

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes football is a “different game” this season as a mix of controversial rule changes and unprecedented circumstances throw up wild results.

Tottenham goalkeeping coach Nuno Santos has been hit with a one-match ban and an £8,000 fine for confronting referee Peter Bankes after Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Newcastle.

Luke Shaw wants to see more of Manchester United’s youngsters get a chance in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie at Brighton.

This was a direct challenge to generational distrust of ‘the high line’

Defenders Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and, in particular, Eric Bailly produced displays which left question marks hanging over whether they are simply good enough

Jose Mourinho has blamed the EFL for not giving Tottenham a chance of fighting for Carabao Cup success and believes his squad will be hit by injury as they face three games in five days.

What the papers say Manchester United have made a surprise move towards luring midfielder N’Golo Kante from Chelsea, the Daily Mirror reports.

Daniel Storey goes through the biggest talking points of the Premier League weekend

Jose Mourinho refused to criticise the new handball law as yet another controversial call saw his Tottenham side concede a last-gasp equaliser against Newcastle.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists there is no “secret recipe” to their incredible unbeaten home form and it is purely down to hard work.

Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media. FootballMarcus Rashford sent Ben White for two hotdogs. Harry Maguire was happy to win away. Everton are doing well. Cristiano Ronaldo was reading.

Joel Ward was controversially punished after the ball hit his hand  

Bruno Fernandez holds nerve to rescue three points at the death

Andy Cole feels Manchester United could do with strengthening but has stressed he sees the current asking price for Jadon Sancho as “crazy money”.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants more goals from his Manchester United midfield and defence to take the pressure off Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood.

Plans to reintroduce spectators to sports venues from October 1 have been paused by the British Government