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Trending: Champions League group stages losing 'attraction' - Wenger

Monday's latest stories from the world of football in ESPN FC's What's Trending...

ARSENAL: Arsene Wenger has said he believes the Champions League has become less of an attraction than it was, with many now watching "only one or two games."

- Wenger says striker Alexandre Lacazette has "similarities" to Ian Wright but still has to add more aggression to his game to really match the Gunners legend.

- Wenger also said his team will not sacrifice any competitions this season as they prepare to play in the Premier League on Monday and the Europa League on Thursday this week.

LIVERPOOL: Jurgen Klopp says Philippe Coutinho's reintegration into the Liverpool side has been made easier by the positive reaction of supporters.

MAN UNITED: Marouane Fellaini is set to miss Manchester United's Champions League clash with CSKA Moscow on Wednesday after suffering an ankle injury against Southampton, sources have told ESPN FC.

- Manchester United have taken up an option to extend Luke Shaw's contract for a further year, sources close to the player have told ESPN FC.

- Jose Mourinho will not face further FA sanctions after being sent off during Manchester United's 1-0 win over Southampton on Saturday.

- WATCH: Why is Mourinho making excuses after wins?

PSG: Paris Saint-Germain have told Le Parisien that speculation Edinson Cavani was offered €1 million by club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi to allow Neymar to take penalties is untrue.

- Carlo Ancelotti says he harbours regrets over the acrimonious end to his spell as Paris Saint-Germain coach as he prepares to return to the French capital with Bayern Munich.

MAN CITY: Benjamin Mendy believes he can become the best left-back in the world after joining Manchester City.

- Pep Guardiola insists Raheem Sterling won't be leaving in the January transfer window despite speculation that Arsenal are set to reignite their interest in the England international.

CHELSEA: Antonio Conte has said it is a "matter of fact" that he misses Italy, adding that it is unlikely he will spend the rest of his coaching career abroad.

- Cesc Fabregas admits he will miss his "spectacular connection" with Diego Costa, but hopes to build a strong bond with Alvaro Morata.

READ: Alvaro Morata leads the way in Team of the Weekend.

TOTTENHAM: Mauricio Pochettino refused to blame Serge Aurier for his sending off in Tottenham's 3-2 win at West Ham but says the defender knows he needs to be more careful in the Premier League.

REAL MADRID: Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez says Los Blancos' attack is "the best in the world" despite a slow start to 2017-18 that has seen them struggle to score goals.

VILLARREAL: Villarreal have sacked coach Fran Escriba just six games into the season following the club's 4-0 defeat at Getafe on Sunday.