The former defender and manager of the club hit out at the new ground and criticised its lack of atmosphere. professional at Old Trafford, the defender joined Sunderland in July 2011 on a four-year deal. After only seven games this season those words ring in my ears every time we concede, or dont play to our potential in the first half. And they would be happy to let Toure – who is under contract until next summer – join one of their rivals to free up funds for Guardiola to strengthen his squad. Association6Tammy Abraham has netted nine goals already since joining Bristol City on loan from ChelseaGetty Images6Bristol City boss Lee Johnson says Abraham could easily play in the Chelsea first-team nowAbraham, aged 18, came off the bench to net the winner in the 2-1 victory at Fulham in the EFL Cup on Wednesday. he Brazilian returned like a swashbuckling hero from injury in Tuesdays EFL destruction of Derby County, and with Belgian strike Divock Origi also netting against the Rams, Sturridges selection in the XI looks unlikely. But the former midfielder, who made 328 appearances in his nine years there as a player,?has defended the Frenchman. Related StoriesBOXING CLEVERRejected by Manchester City FC as a teenager Marcus Morrison is now a bo. rbahce in the space of nine days next monthMourinho takes his squad to Anfield to face Liverpool on Monday 17 October as he experiences his first taste of the intense rivalry between the two clubs. Boss Arsene Wenger is still unsure when the Welsh star will return and fears rushing him back too soon after all his hamstring problems.