Tottenham midfielder Erik Lamela, 22, hopes his wonder ‘rabona’ goal against Asteras in the Europa League on Thursday can kick-start his career at White Hart Lane – (Daily Mail)
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce says his reputation as a long-ball manager is an “excuse” created by managers he has beaten – (Daily Telegraph)
West Brom manager Alan Irvine may ask former Arsenal striker Ian Wright to help with the development of 21-year-old forward Saido Berahino – (Daily Mail)
Hull City manager Steve Bruce says he is glad he did not listen to the “horror stories” about Hatem Ben Arfa when he signed the 27-year-old French midfielder on loan from Newcastle – (Hull Daily Mail)
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick, 33, who has yet to feature in the first team this season because of an ankle injury, gave manager Louis van Gaal a boost by playing 64 minutes of an Under-21 match against West Ham on Friday – (Manchester Evening News)