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• Foden puzzled by Haaland's brilliance at Man City

  Erling Haaland is a "real pleasure" for Phil Foden to play alongside at Manchester City.

  The Norwegian forward has been in devastating form in his inaugural campaign in the Premier League, leading the scoring charts with 28 goals in 26 matches.

  Haaland's heroics have not just been limited to the push for the title, in which they trail Arsenal by eight points but hold a game in hand, having entered the international break with eight goals in his last two matches.

  In the FA Cup against Burnley, Haaland secured his hat-trick by tucking home a rebound after Foden had struck the post, leaving the England international puzzled by his excellent positioning.

  "It's a pleasure, I don't know how he does it. The one that I hit off the post, he always seems to be in the right place, expecting things, little ricochets, and things like that," he told Talksport.

  "The way his brain works, he always seems to be in the right place to finish the ball, and to play with a player like that it's always a massive boost for us because when it's a tight game and it's 0-0, there's not a lot of chances, we've been relying on him to get us a goal and it's a real pleasure to play with him."

  Despite Haaland's stellar record in front of goal, some have queried whether City's number nine limits the style of play that Pep Guardiola's side have become accustomed to, but Foden does not see it that way.

  "He's helped us in a way of finding a different way to play," he explained.

  "In previous years we didn't really have a striker, and now he's here we've adapted a little bit, and we're even still getting used to him now, so it's good for the team, and it's only going to help us in the future.

  "It makes my job easier being an attacking player and looking at someone that wants to score goals and is always ready and in the box it makes it a lot easier."

• Doherty wants Tottenham to stand by 'one of the best of all time' Conte

  Matt Doherty believes Tottenham must stick with Antonio Conte despite his inflammatory outburst in the wake of Spurs' 3-3 draw at Southampton.

  Conte lashed out at his players, as well as Tottenham's ownership, after his team surrendered a two-goal lead in the closing stages of Saturday's trip to St Mary's Stadium.

  Spurs are now expected to part ways with the former Inter, Chelsea and Juventus coach during the international break.

  However, Doherty – who left Spurs to join Atletico Madrid in January – has urged the club to stand by Conte, who he labelled as "one of the best managers of all time".

  In a press conference, the Republic of Ireland defender said: "I hope he stays for a long time at Tottenham.

  "He's an unbelievable coach, an unbelievable manager. He won't say anything in the press that he won't say to his players, he's completely honest with his players, has the passion for the whole club.

  "I hope Tottenham stick by him and hold onto him for as long as possible, he's one of the best managers of all time."

  Doherty's seemingly comments contrast with those of his former team-mate Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who asked his coach to "elaborate" on the comments the Italian made after the Southampton game.

  Hojbjerg said: "I understand that if you want to be successful as a team, you need 11 men who are committed to a project and a culture. But I think he has to elaborate on how he feels before you as a player can start measuring and weighing.

  "The coach has not been satisfied, and that is what I will take with me.

  "You do what you can to please him. What I do know about myself is that I am an honest player. I am a player who always gives 100 per cent of myself for the team."

• Wolves handed Nunes boost as midfielder has red card overturned

  Wolves will have Matheus Nunes available for their next three matches after their appeal to the Football Association (FA) was upheld.

  Nunes, an unused substitute, was sent off late on in Wolves' 4-2 home defeat to fellow strugglers Leeds United on Saturday.

  The Portugal international had been remonstrating with the officials over the decision to allow Leeds' fourth goal, scored by Rodrigo, to stand despite what appeared to be a foul by Marc Roca in the build-up.

  Julen Lopetegui confirmed Nunes was complaining about the linesman and that they would appeal the decision, with referee Michael Salisbury having incorrectly sent the midfielder off for violent conduct, which would have resulted in him missing games against Nottingham Forest, Chelsea and Brentford.

  Wolves will be without Jonny, however, after the defender was sent off for a lunge on Luke Ayling.

  The defeat left Wolves in 13th place in the Premier League, one point above Leeds and just three clear of the relegation zone.

  Lopetegui thought his side were hard done by, with the former Spain coach claiming Wolves should have had a penalty.

  "I'm not waiting for [further apologies]. I just want them [the officials] to do their job," he said.