Monday cannon fodder: masquerade banner crash

Man Utd fans pay for banner criticising Ed Woodward to be flown before game - BBC Sport
A group of Manchester United fans pay for a banner complaining at the way the club is being run to be flown over Sunday's game at Burnley.

Barcelona 8-2 Huesca: Lionel Messi-inspired champions thrash minnows - BBC Sport
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both score twice as Barcelona hit eight goals past La Liga newcomers Huesca.

When Saturday Comes - Back of the net flix: marketing is now masquerading as documentary
A spate of shows are claiming to reveal life behind the scenes at the world's biggest clubs, though most are part of a well-oiled PR machine.

Chinese side prepare big offer for Spurs midfielder Dembele - Football365
Mousa Dembele is reportedly set to leave the club in favour of a big-money move to China.

Celtic 1-0 Rangers: Five injured after 'crush' at Old Firm game - BBC News
Celtic fans said supporters were forced to climb over a high fence at Celtic Park to avoid being trampled.

Camera-shy Southgate wants England to work better under pressure | Football | The Guardian
Gareth Southgate has no appetite to star in a behind-the-scenes TV show but is hungry for improvements in Engalnd’s possession, particularly with his wide defenders getting forward.

Steven Gerrard suffers first Rangers defeat as Ntcham strikes for Celtic | Football | The Guardian
Olivier Ntcham scored in the second half to give Celtic a 1-0 win and inflict a first defeat on Steven Gerrard since he became manager of Rangers.

Jose Mourinho: Man Utd boss says he is 'one of greatest managers in the world' - BBC Sport
Boss Jose Mourinho says he will be "one of the greatest managers in the world", even if he does not win the Premier League with Manchester United.

Mauricio Pochettino says Spurs will ‘crash’ if they believe the hype | Football | The Guardian
Mauricio Pochettino has said Spurs need to be wary of the hype that followed their win over Manchester United.

Spurs want Carabao Cup tie played in Milton Keynes as stadium is not ready | Football | The Guardian
Tottenham Hotspur have asked for special dispensation to play their Carabao Cup third round tie against Watford at Stadium MK.

Why ambitious Premier League managers are less likely to park the bus
If a manager of one of the Premier League's less fashionable clubs wants to earn a shot with one of the game's biggest teams they must attack.