Premier League HOT or NOT: Davies, Bilic, Crouch, Guardiola, Pogba

What’s sexy, and what’s unsexy, in football this week…

HOT

Tom Davies’ beard

There was much to admire about the Everton youngster’s coming-of-age display against Manchester City. The swashbuckling midfield dynamism, the relentless running, the Messi-esque flick and finish for his sublime goal, the passionate celebration with the home fans and the laughably unfashionable blonde curtains. But the icing on this electrifying Evertonian cake was the bushy monstrosity covering the lower part of his face. Davies boasted a fulsomeness of facial hair that no 18-year-old should have a right to grow – and it was this beard that symbolised his readiness for Premier League football and proved he could mix it with the men.

 

Football: Guardiola - I have made mistakes

Pep Guardiola has admitted he has made a number of mistakes since his appointment as Manchester City boss.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has acknowledged a number of his decisions since taking charge at the Etihad Stadium have not paid off, while he is adamant he is not trying to change the English game.

Pep Guardiola: What was all that about?

Pep Guardiola and Mike Dean disagree

You don’t exactly have to be an expert in body language to come to the conclusion that Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola is not in a particularly good place at the moment. Or is he?

What is most interesting, however, about this recent “ ‘Kevin-esque’ – you’re so unfair” display can be found in its timing and motivation rather than its content.

Premier League: Manchester City's Fernandinho handed four-match ban

Fernandinho will serve a four-match ban after the Manchester City midfielder's red card during Monday's 2-1 Premier League win over Burnley was upheld by the Football Association (FA).

Guardiola: I am very good - but I have also been lucky

Pep Guardiola says people expect too much from him at Manchester City and believes he has been somewhat lucky in the past.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola feels his achievements at Barcelona and Bayern Munich speak for themselves, but he has acknowledged he has also been fortunate to have worked with some "astounding" players.