Four at the back? That's kids' stuff.Having retired at the end of last season, Thiago Motta is currently employed as coach of the Paris Saint-Germain under-19 side, where he is charged with nurturing the club's stars of tomorrow.In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport this week, the former Italy international was quizzed about his transition into management, and on the kind of tactical philosophy he has adopted as a coach.Perhaps unsurprisingly as a former defensive midfielder, he admits he favours a "compact team" with a good...

Things change in the blink of an eye in football. The Football Whispers Index takes the latest transfer rumours and gives them a score out of five; the higher the score, the more realistic and reliable the Whisper.Here are today's top five emerging whispers. And keep an eye on Transfer Talk for all the latest gossip.Rafinha to RomaThe out-of-favour Barcelona midfielder looks set to leave the club in January with Roma leading the queue of potential suitors. Rafinha, who has struggled...

The Exploding Heads delve into football's biggest cover ups, but can they crack the case of why players insist on covering their mouths? With VAR coming to the Premier League next season, ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop breaks down what it means for referee's and the entire league. Check out every goal scored in the Premier League this weekend including Sergio Aguero's fantastic strike, Mohamed Salah counter and more. The Exploding Heads explore the many reactions to the Manchester derby and Sol Bamba's extraterrestrial celebration over the Premier League weekend. "Never look at the table until November" has been the mantra of many a manager through the years. Well, it is November ... a time when some clubs start dreaming and others are getting twitchy about their manager.So it's time, perhaps, to reflect on the first third of the season around the Premier League from the top of the table reading down.1. Manchester City: Look better than ever and could match last season's 100 points. Frightening that they are playing like this without Kevin De Bruyne.2....

Juan Foyth's first-ever goal for Tottenham gave his side a deserved 1-0 at Selhurst Park against a listless Crystal Palace Juan Foyth's first-ever goal for Tottenham gave his side a deserved 1-0 at Selhurst Park against a listless Crystal Palace Juan Foyth's first-ever goal for Tottenham gave his side a deserved 1-0 at Selhurst Park against a listless Crystal Palace Erik Lamela said he was determined to return to the Argentina squad during his 13-month injury absence and is thrilled to have now achieved that goal.The 26-year-old Tottenham winger's last international appearance came in September 2016, a month before he suffered a hip problem that sidelined him for over a year.Lamela was overlooked for the World Cup squad but, having scored six goals for Spurs this season, he has been recalled and could add to his 23 caps when Argentina play back-to-back friendlies...

Check out every goal scored in the Premier League this weekend including Sergio Aguero's fantastic strike, Mohamed Salah counter and more.

Juan Foyth's first-ever goal for Tottenham gave his side a deserved 1-0 at Selhurst Park against a listless Crystal Palace Mauricio Pochettino shrugged off rumours he rejected Real Madrid, indicating he's solely focused on Tottenham. Mauricio Pochettino admits he liked hearing the fans frustration when he substituted Lucas Moura, but says the win reinforces his decision. Tottenham's Juan Foyth said he admired Rio Ferdinand when he was growing up and that it is a dream come true to now be playing in the Premier League.Like Ferdinand, centre-back Foyth has impressed with his confidence on the ball and his ability to carry it forward, and the 20-year-old was the match winner in only his second top-flight appearance for Spurs on Saturday, heading in decisively in their 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace."Since when I was a kid, my dream was playing in the Premier League...