But the former midfielder, who made 328 appearances in his nine years there as a player,?has defended the Frenchman. g in will be world class international players – that is the strength of the Manchester City squad. West Ham face a team desperate to impress their new boss, Southampton, so Slaven Bilics team selection will be scrutinised. But the former Sparta Rotterdam and Heerenveen star has already seen enough of the English top-flight to know how difficult it is. Related storiesAkpom at the readyArsenal youngster has offered to play in goal just to be involved i. Daniel Sturridge - LiverpoolTheres just something at Anfield that leads us to think Jurgen Klopp isnt a great fit with Daniel Sturridge. “Brian Kidd was manager at Blackburn by then and Jack Walker was able to pay the £4. Boro boss Aitor Karanka has praised the consistency of Gibsons performances since Premier League football returned to the Riverside this season. And there are so many good players in the Premier League. a's secret scouting mission to watch Benfica's £51million-rated Alex Grimaldo PA:Press Association5Guardiola has shown his ruthless side by cutting out Yaya ToureGetty Images5Xavi feels City have an incredibly strong squad and can challenge for all trophiesHe won the treble with Barcelona and he can win three or four trophies this season.