The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers…
Premier League
Ruben Amorim admits he does not deserve the respect or support of his critics among the Class of ’92 because he is under performing as Man Utd head coach – The Times
Ruben Amorim has told Kobbie Mainoo to knock on his door and tell him if he wants to leave Manchester United next month – Daily Express
Pep Guardiola toasted a fifth straight win in all competitions and then warned that Manchester City’s new generation can become legends of the club – Daily Star
Pep Guardiola reserved a stern critique for Phil Foden’s performance against Crystal Palace, despite the England international netting one of three goals which saw Manchester City claim another important win on the road – Daily Mail
Bruno Guimaraes ripped into his “embarrassing” Newcastle flops after they were beaten at bitter rivals Sunderland – The Sun
Thomas Frank said Tottenham’s 3-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest offered a sobering reminder his side remain a “work in progress” and amid increasing scrutiny the head coach reiterated improving Spurs’ fortunes is “not a quick fix”, saying: “If no one gets the time, no one can turn this around.” – The Guardian
European football
Former Southampton boss Will Still has revealed why he rejected the chance to become coach of FC Nantes saying additional staff he wanted to bring in were unavailable as they were employed by other clubs – L’Equipe
