Friday cannon fodder: overvalued deep atmosphere feud

Jürgen Klopp backs Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain despite dismal display | Football | The Guardian
Jürgen Klopp remains convinced of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s ability, despite the dismal full debut made by Liverpool’s £35m signing at Leicester.

Mark Sampson: Questions facing FA after sacking of England women's boss - BBC Sport
Another manager, another crisis. The FA faces serious questions after the sacking - and appointment - of Mark Sampson.

Is there still a place for the League Cup? Well yes... - Football365
In an overstuffed calendar, is the League Cup still worth having?

Exclusive: Liverpool tapping-up saga finally reaches resolution as club and Premier League agree to pay compensation
The Liverpool tapping-up scandal was finally resolved on Wednesday after the club and Premier League agreed to pay the school fees and compensation of the 13-year-old victim.

Premier League clubs' second XIs Which team has best squad depth - ESPN FC
Premier League clubs will need to dig deep to stay in the hunt for major trophies. But which of them has the best reserve list to call upon?

Phil Neville says Rashford is on par with Dembele, Mbappe | SI.com
It's adorable how many English people overvalue English soccer talent.

Neymar, Cavani feud at PSG: When ego, money becomes a problem | SI.com
Wherever there has been money in football, there have been egos, and wherever there are egos there is conflict. PSG is finding that out quite quickly.

Tottenham MF says Wembley can't match White Hart Lane atmosphere | SI.com
The size difference in the two stadiums makes it hard to recreate the White Hart Lane atmosphere, says Harry Winks.