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I'm no monster - Mourinho Jose Mourinho has insisted he is not the "monster" he was portrayed to be when he joined Manchester United. Mourinho became the first United manager to win a trophy in his first season at Old Trafford when he collected the League Cup with last week's thrilling 3-2 win against Southampton at Wembley. And he will be aiming for more silverware when he takes United's challenge in the Europa League to Russian side Rostov. Mourinho arrived at Old Trafford having been sacked from Chelsea last season after a toxic fallout that involved the dismissal of a club doctor and alleged disagreements inside the dressing room. But the United manager was adamant nobody ...

UCL places in focus for Chelsea's weary pursuers Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Arsenal's long serving boss Arsene Wenger have both seen promising title challenges turn to dust making Saturday's match between their clubs potentially crucial to hopes of securing a Champions League spot. An Arsenal win at Anfield would see them move four points clear of Liverpool, and with a game in hand, would consolidate their hold on what is at the moment the fourth and last Champions League place. Second-placed Tottenham – who trail leaders Chelsea by 10 points and have a three point advantage over their north London rivals – have a...