Monday’s latest stories from the world of football in ESPN FC’s What’s Trending…
ARSENAL: Arsene Wenger has said he believes the Champions League has become less of an attraction than it was, with many now watching “only one or two games.”
– Wenger also said his team will not sacrifice any competitions this season as they prepare to play in the Premier League on Monday and the Europa League on Thursday this week.
MAN UNITED: Jose Mourinho praised the influence of central defenders Eric Bailly and Phil Jones as Manchester United resisted Southampton’s pressure in Saturday’s 1-0 victory at St Mary’s.
– WATCH: Why is Mourinho making excuses after wins?
MAN CITY: Ederson has told Liverpool striker Sadio Mane not to worry about the kick to the head that led to the Manchester City goalkeeper needing eight stitches in his face.
– Pep Guardiola insists Raheem Sterling won’t be leaving in the January transfer window despite speculation that Arsenal are set to reignite their interest in the England international.
CHELSEA: Antonio Conte praised Alvaro Morata for rising to the physical challenge of the Premier League after the striker scored his first Chelsea hat trick in a 4-0 rout of Stoke City.
READ: Alvaro Morata leads the way in Team of the Weekend.
TOTTENHAM: Mauricio Pochettino refused to blame Serge Aurier for his sending off in Tottenham’s 3-2 win at West Ham but says the defender knows he needs to be more careful in the Premier League.
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