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Paper Round: Jose Mourinho praises 'special' PSG, won't end career at Manchester United

Pete Sharland

Updated 16/10/2017 at 06:43 GMT

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has praised 'special' PSG whilst Richarlison could face a ban after winning a penalty against Arsenal. It's Monday's Paper Round.

Manchester United's Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 17, 2017.

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Mourinho praises 'special' PSG

You know it's a quiet evening when most of the nationals all carry quotes from a manager rather than a juicy exclusive. The likes of the Times, the Sun and the Mirror have Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho's quotes on PSG. Mourinho was full of praise for PSG during an interview in France. Of course, combine these quotes with his earlier quotes about one day leaving United and the papers think he's angling for a move to PSG.
Paper Round's view: If (when) Mourinho leaves United there are very few obvious options for him. He's done so many big jobs and some of those rule out other possibilities. PSG, Bayern and maybe Juventus are options, but if PSG still haven't won the Champions League when he leaves United, you would imagine he would love that opportunity.

Lallana aiming for Chelsea clash

Meanwhile, The Sun have a story that Adam Lallana is aiming to be back for Liverpool for the clash against Chelsea at the end of November. Lallana, who has been out all season after rupturing a thigh tendon, will miss the England matches against Brazil and Germany, but is aiming to return after that international break.
Paper Round's view: Getting Lallana back will be a huge boost for Liverpool. He adds so much dynamism and creativity to the Liverpool midfield that they have sorely lacked this season.

Richarlison could face ban

In The Express it is reported that Watford forward Richarlison could become the Premier League's first player to be given a retrospective ban for diving. Richarlison was fouled in the box in Hector Bellerin on Saturday with Troy Deeney converting the penalty, but the decision will be reviewed by the FA. If found guilty he could be handed a two-game ban.
Paper Round's view: When this rule was introduced it caused much debate but it's almost been forgotten about. Banning Richarlison for two matches would certainly ignite that debate once more...

Carroll set for fine

We end with The Mirror, who report that Andy Carroll will be given a two-week fine by West Ham following his red card against Burnley. Carroll was given two yellow cards in quick succession for using an elbow on James Tarkowski and then Ben Mee, leaving manager Slaven Bilic furious.
Paper Round's view: It's been a while since Carroll received a red, but it's no surprise he's being fined for this. The challenge on Mee was incredibly naive given he had just been booked and a player of Carroll's experience should know better.

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