Three Key Takeaways: Manchester City ease past Hull 3-1

Manchester City will check on Vincent Kompany and Fabian Delph ahead of the visit of Hull but otherwise have no new injury concerns. Defender Kompany and midfielder Delph will both be assessed after returning to action following long absences in the midweek loss at Chelsea. Fabian was excellent and maybe deserves more minutes than he had," said boss Pep Guardiola. “Vincent the problem was he was injured all the time and, of course, he was ready for the last two, three weeks.

Steve Agnew insists that the "fighting spirit" is still evident in the Middlesbrough squad as they aim to pull off the great escape. Despite the precarious situation Boro find themselves in and injuries to key players such as Calum Chambers, George Friend and Fabio, Agnew is adamant that the players are desperate to start picking up points to try and drag those above them back into trouble. He told his pre-match press conference on Friday: "The players understand the frustrations and disappointment, and spirits are good. Burnley are virtually safe from relegation but have yet to win an away game so far in the Premier League this season, but Agnew is aware of the test they will provide. "The majority of their points have been at home, but they are a hardworking and difficult team to break down.

Middlesbrough caretaker boss Steve Agnew insists his players remain positive, despite being seven points from safety in the Premier League Middlesbrough boss Steve Agnew is convinced his side can beat the Premier League drop this season. But Agnew insists the players still believe they will be playing in the top flight next season. "I'm confident - it's not only three points that bring you closer to the rest, but if results go (our way) elsewhere, it will bring pressure elsewhere," he said. But Agnew has taken just one point from a possible nine since he took charge at the Riverside Stadium. If we do that and remain stable in term of the game plan and see that through then I'm very confident."

DEJECTED Middlesbrough fans have been urged to keep believing ahead of today’s home game with Burnley. But caretaker boss Steve Agnew claims that disappointment not despair is the overwhelming emotion inside the dressing room. “They all know what we have to do and it starts with three points against Burnley. Hull - FDR average: 2.44 “They all know what we have to do and it starts with three points against Burnley” Middlesbrough caretaker boss Steve Agnew “Of course, it’s tough.

Jose Mourinho is reportedly eager to reunite with current Arsenal man Mesut Ozil at Man United, according to the Mirror. TOP STORY: Mourinho eyes Ozil reunion Jose Mourinho has always been fond of Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil and the Manchester United coach reportedly cannot resist having the opportunity to manage the Germany playmaker once more, according to the Mirror. With a mutual admiration from both sides, Mourinho is reportedly eager to enquire about the possibility of adding the former Real Madrid star's craft to his team. City to enter race for £40m Lacazette Pep Guardiola thinks about football differently than most. Arsenal have been long-term admirers of the 25-year-old, but another 30 goals this season appear to have attracted City, too.