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Pep Guardiola’s ‘tiki-taka’ philosophy mastered by Barcelona “was not for everyone”, according to Massimiliano Allegri, who has been pleased to see the art of counter-attacking revived in “'We mistakenly followed Guardiola for 20 years!' – Allegri delighted to see rise of counter-attacking football”

Jose Mourinho has aimed a subtle dig at Manchester United for their “defensive approach” in a 2-1 win over Tottenham at Old Trafford on Wednesday “'It is easier for them against better teams' – Mourinho hits out at Man Utd for defensive approach”

Antonio Conte urged Inter fans to back his side and was disappointed to hear them whistle Friday’s lacklustre 0-0 Serie A draw against Roma. Inter “'This is not good' – Conte angry at boos from Inter fans after Roma stalemate”

Massimiliano Allegri vowed he will not take on a new job until midway through 2020 as the former Juventus boss continues to be linked with “'Next year will be an important year' – Allegri to return next season amid links to Bayern and Arsenal”

Paris Saint-Germain 1-3 Manchester United. It was perhaps the game that convinced Ed Woodward to give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the manager’s job permanently. It had “Behind Solskjaer's excellence in big-six matches this season”

Jurgen Klopp praised Liverpool’s back-up players for proving their quality as they thrashed Everton 5-2 on Wednesday. Klopp gave rare starts to Divock Origi, Xherdan Shaqiri, “'It's more fun making changes!' – Klopp proud of Liverpool back-ups for stepping up in derby win”

Arsenal’s long-held reputation as team that’s difficult to beat is now gone, according to Martin Keown, who feels the current crop have lost all sense “'Arsenal have their lost reputation as hard to beat' – Keown eager to see 'creative' streak return at Emirates”

David de Gea admits he committed to a new contract at Manchester United because he wants to help the club land “more trophies”. The Spanish “De Gea signed new Man Utd deal in order to land more trophies”

Pep Guardiola doesn’t believe that perfection is possible to find on a football pitch. But Ilkay Gundogan’s final goal in last season’s Manchester derby may “'I didn’t even realise' – Gundogan on his Manchester derby wonder-goal”

Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman dismissed speculation linking him to La Liga champions Barcelona. Koeman has emerged as a possible option for Barca should Ernesto “Barcelona speculation 'uncomfortable' for Koeman”