‘He wasn’t the biggest fan but always kept an eye on their results. A West Ham United spokesman told The Sun: “Last night’s match at London Stadium was the most watched game in the first round of the EFL Trophy. With Manchester United having lost three of their last four games in all competitions, Mourinho needs a spark. He was all about getting in the players’ minds – but Mourinho encourages free-thinking and the emphasis on his training sessions are on ball work, not mind games. Albion have since rejected lucrative offers from Newcastle United, Crystal Palace and Stoke City for ?him. He took his great form into the Premier League securing a mid-table finish, where he scored in the F. NGolo Kante, himself not exactly pulling up trees since a summer move from champions Leicester, sweeps up, and Hazard and Willian provide the flair. But surprisingly, the former Chelsea boss has persevered with the Belgian midfielder. EFE5Spain striker Morata says he has had two long years in Italy away from Real MadridREUTERS5Gareth. 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.