THE SUN:
Wayne Rooney's Manchester United future was plunged into fresh doubt last night. Also: Manuel Pellegrini ripped into the 'cheats' who are ruining football.
DAILY MAIL:
David Moyes admits there is no guarantee Wayne Rooney will sign a new contract at Old Trafford if Manchester United fail to qualify for the champions League this season. Also: Southampton are demanding a full FA inquiry into Mark Clattenburg after referees' chief Mike Riley dismissed a complaint that the official swore at forward Adam Lallana.
DAILY MIRROR:
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says the Premier League is rife with cheating players. Also: Southampton will take their battle with referee Mark Clattenburg to the FA, after claims of "abuse" aimed at Adam Lallana were dismissed.
GUARDIAN:
David Moyes has concerns over Wayne Rooney's immediate and longer term future, with the Manchester United manager admitting he must wait and see if the striker will consider signing a contract extension in the summer should they fail to qualify for the Champions League. Also: Southampton do not want Mark Clattenburg to officiate any of their games until the latest controversy surrounding the referee has been resolved.
DAILY STAR:
Southampton will take their war with top ref Mark Clattenburg to the FA after their complaint against him was thrown out yesterday. Also: Rio Ferdinand has been placed on trial between now and the end of the season as he battles to earn a new contract at Manchester United.
THE INDEPENDENT:
Tim Sherwood has warned Arsenal that they will not get their wish of Emmanuel Adebayor being absent from today's derby FA Cup tie at the Emirates. Also: Mark Clattenburg will continue to referee Southampton matches despite the club asking for the referee to be barred from officiating at their games in the wake of him "insulting" Adam Lallana after last Saturday's defeat at Everton.
THE TIMES:
Jose Mourinho insists that Juan Mata could still have a future at Chelsea but said there is no room for sentiment in his dealings with the Spain midfielder, who has been the club's player of the year for the past two years. Also: While England gave the opportunity to three new players to begin their Test careers, rumours persist that two veterans - one from either side - are to retire at the end of this match. Kevin Pietersen is the England player in question and Brad Haddin the Australia one.
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Southampton were preparing for a battle with England's elite referees last night after refusing to accept the decision to clear Mark Clattenburg of abusing a player for the second time in just over a year. Also: Manuel Pellegrini says "cheating" footballers are making life even more difficult for Premier League referees.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Southampton refused to admit defeat last night after their complaint about referee Mark Clattenburg was dismissed out of hand. Also: Oldham manager Lee Johnson has branded Liverpool striker Luis Suarez a "dirty rat" ahead of their FA Cup third-round clash - and insists it is meant as a compliment.
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SUNDAY TIMES:
Arsene Wenger has defended Theo Walcott after the England striker made a gesture to Tottenham fans as they threw coins at him while he lay on a stretcher. Also: Juan Mata's frustration at working under Jose Mourinho has reached the point where the Chelsea forward has turned to Rafa Benitez to help provide a way out of Stamford Bridge.
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH:
Tottenham Hotspur face potential action from the Football Association after a bad-tempered north London derby in which their supporters aimed coins and bottles at Theo Walcott and ambulance staff as the injured Arsenal striker left the pitch on a stretcher. Also: Danny Cipriani will not be named in England's Elite Player Squad for the Six Nations and the summer tour to New Zealand this week.
THE OBSERVER:
Arsene Wenger has accepted that the Football Association may charge Theo Walcott after the forward gestured the winning 2-0 scoreline to Spurs fans as he was taken off on a stretcher past them during Arsenal's FA Cup third round win against their north London rivals. Also: Paul Lambert was "gutted" to see Aston Villa dumped out of the FA Cup by League One's Sheffield United and refused to accept that his pre-match comments about the competition had contributed to a dismal performance.
INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY:
Jose Mourinho has criticised the current trend for appointing foreign managers in the Premier League and called for British coaches to be given more opportunities. Also: Arsenal secured north London bragging rights and a place in the FA Cup fourth round with an ultimately comfortable victory over Tottenham yesterday evening, but it was not without cost.
SUNDAY MIRROR:
Luis Suarez has a £70million escape clause in his Liverpool contract. Also: A group of leading agents have complained about the conduct of a Premier League manager.
THE SUN ON SUNDAY:
Arsene Wenger last night defended Theo Walcott for taunting the Tottenham supporters after he was pelted with coins. Also: Manchester United boss David Moyes admits that his FA Cup record is "not good enough".
SUNDAY PEOPLE:
Two late subs, two late goals and the team in red are in dreamland - all thanks to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Also: David Moyes has admitted that Manchester United will sit out this month's transfer window - angering fans who have seen the champions slip tamely from the title picture.
DAILY STAR SUNDAY:
Mario Balotelli is after a return to the Premier League - and the madcap striker wants to join Chelsea. Also: Spurs fans bombarded Theo Walcott with missiles after he taunted them with a 2-0 gesture when being carried off on a stretcher.
SUNDAY EXPRESS:
Arsene Wenger defended Theo Walcott last night over controversial scenes when the Arsenal striker was showered with coins thrown by Spurs supporters. Also: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer got off to a winning start as Cardiff manager at Newcastle - and put it down to being a super-sub at Manchester United.
MAIL ON SUNDAY:
Chelsea are ready to pounce with a £30million bid for Wayne Rooney if the Manchester United forward's proposed new contract talks hit the buffers. Also: Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis issued a plea to the nation last night to save the FA Cup before it is too late.
Arsene Wenger has defended Theo Walcott after the England striker made a gesture to Tottenham fans as they threw coins at him while he lay on a stretcher. Also: Juan Mata's frustration at working under Jose Mourinho has reached the point where the Chelsea forward has turned to Rafa Benitez to help provide a way out of Stamford Bridge.
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH:
Tottenham Hotspur face potential action from the Football Association after a bad-tempered north London derby in which their supporters aimed coins and bottles at Theo Walcott and ambulance staff as the injured Arsenal striker left the pitch on a stretcher. Also: Danny Cipriani will not be named in England's Elite Player Squad for the Six Nations and the summer tour to New Zealand this week.
THE OBSERVER:
Arsene Wenger has accepted that the Football Association may charge Theo Walcott after the forward gestured the winning 2-0 scoreline to Spurs fans as he was taken off on a stretcher past them during Arsenal's FA Cup third round win against their north London rivals. Also: Paul Lambert was "gutted" to see Aston Villa dumped out of the FA Cup by League One's Sheffield United and refused to accept that his pre-match comments about the competition had contributed to a dismal performance.
INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY:
Jose Mourinho has criticised the current trend for appointing foreign managers in the Premier League and called for British coaches to be given more opportunities. Also: Arsenal secured north London bragging rights and a place in the FA Cup fourth round with an ultimately comfortable victory over Tottenham yesterday evening, but it was not without cost.
SUNDAY MIRROR:
Luis Suarez has a £70million escape clause in his Liverpool contract. Also: A group of leading agents have complained about the conduct of a Premier League manager.
THE SUN ON SUNDAY:
Arsene Wenger last night defended Theo Walcott for taunting the Tottenham supporters after he was pelted with coins. Also: Manchester United boss David Moyes admits that his FA Cup record is "not good enough".
SUNDAY PEOPLE:
Two late subs, two late goals and the team in red are in dreamland - all thanks to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Also: David Moyes has admitted that Manchester United will sit out this month's transfer window - angering fans who have seen the champions slip tamely from the title picture.
DAILY STAR SUNDAY:
Mario Balotelli is after a return to the Premier League - and the madcap striker wants to join Chelsea. Also: Spurs fans bombarded Theo Walcott with missiles after he taunted them with a 2-0 gesture when being carried off on a stretcher.
SUNDAY EXPRESS:
Arsene Wenger defended Theo Walcott last night over controversial scenes when the Arsenal striker was showered with coins thrown by Spurs supporters. Also: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer got off to a winning start as Cardiff manager at Newcastle - and put it down to being a super-sub at Manchester United.
MAIL ON SUNDAY:
Chelsea are ready to pounce with a £30million bid for Wayne Rooney if the Manchester United forward's proposed new contract talks hit the buffers. Also: Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis issued a plea to the nation last night to save the FA Cup before it is too late.
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THE SUN:
David Moyes saw Manchester United crash out of the FA Cup and admitted: There is no excuse. Also: Jose Mourinho fears English teams will suffer in Europe if they do not dive.
DAILY MAIL:
David Moyes underlined the mounting crisis enveloping Manchester United yesterday by admitting there was now an 'urgency' over recruiting new players in January. Also: Sam Allardyce last night refused to apologise for fielding an inexperienced line-up against Nottingham Forest, saying after West Ham were mauled 5-0 that the FA Cup was third on his list of priorities.
DAILY MIRROR:
David Moyes admitted his Manchester United squad are not good enough after they were dumped out of the FA Cup. Also: Theo Walcott is set to miss four weeks with a knee injury in another huge blow to Arsenal
DAILY EXPRESS:
Jose Mourinho claims English clubs will suffer in Europe because foreign clubs will not weed out their divers. Also: Alastair Cook maintained he has the backing of the ECB and the self-belief that he remains the right man to lead England despite guiding them to a worst-ever Ashes defeat.
DAILY STAR:
David Moyes admitted there could be no excuses as Manchester United were plunged into a mid-season crisis after being dumped out of the FA Cup. Also: Jose Mourinho claims English clubs will suffer in Europe because foreign clubs will not weed out their divers
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
David Moyes admitted there was an urgent need to add new players to his Manchester United squad following FA Cup humiliation against Swansea City on Sunday, but warned it was "doubtful" that signings would be made this month. Also: Alastair Cook believes he has received a "vote of confidence" from the England and Wales Cricket Board to carry on as captain and is "desperate" to lead the rebuilding process alongside Andy Flower.
THE TIMES:
Andy Flower admitted that he should have anticipated the dreadful batting that sent England spinning to only their third 5-0 Ashes whitewash in history. Also: Just when you think Manchester United have hit rock bottom this season, they sink farther.
THE GUARDIAN:
David Moyes ended this dire defeat with his arms folded, entering and exiting the technical area in the vain hope that his Manchester United side could somehow answer Wilfried Bony's late strike. Also: England may have surrendered once again in Sydney, producing another wretched batting performance on the third day of the fifth Test as Australia completed only the third 5-0 whitewash in Ashes history, but even in bitter defeat Alastair Cook has again committed himself to staying on as captain.
THE INDEPENDENT:
David Moyes admitted that there is an "urgency" to reinforce his Manchester United squad with new players this month, following his team's 2-1 FA Cup third round home defeat to Swansea City, although he could give no assurances that the club will be able to do so. Also: The Portuguese government has announced three days of national mourning around the funeral tomorrow of the country's greatest sporting hero, Eusebio da Silva Ferreira, who died yesterday, shortly before what would have been his 72nd birthday.
David Moyes saw Manchester United crash out of the FA Cup and admitted: There is no excuse. Also: Jose Mourinho fears English teams will suffer in Europe if they do not dive.
DAILY MAIL:
David Moyes underlined the mounting crisis enveloping Manchester United yesterday by admitting there was now an 'urgency' over recruiting new players in January. Also: Sam Allardyce last night refused to apologise for fielding an inexperienced line-up against Nottingham Forest, saying after West Ham were mauled 5-0 that the FA Cup was third on his list of priorities.
DAILY MIRROR:
David Moyes admitted his Manchester United squad are not good enough after they were dumped out of the FA Cup. Also: Theo Walcott is set to miss four weeks with a knee injury in another huge blow to Arsenal
DAILY EXPRESS:
Jose Mourinho claims English clubs will suffer in Europe because foreign clubs will not weed out their divers. Also: Alastair Cook maintained he has the backing of the ECB and the self-belief that he remains the right man to lead England despite guiding them to a worst-ever Ashes defeat.
DAILY STAR:
David Moyes admitted there could be no excuses as Manchester United were plunged into a mid-season crisis after being dumped out of the FA Cup. Also: Jose Mourinho claims English clubs will suffer in Europe because foreign clubs will not weed out their divers
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
David Moyes admitted there was an urgent need to add new players to his Manchester United squad following FA Cup humiliation against Swansea City on Sunday, but warned it was "doubtful" that signings would be made this month. Also: Alastair Cook believes he has received a "vote of confidence" from the England and Wales Cricket Board to carry on as captain and is "desperate" to lead the rebuilding process alongside Andy Flower.
THE TIMES:
Andy Flower admitted that he should have anticipated the dreadful batting that sent England spinning to only their third 5-0 Ashes whitewash in history. Also: Just when you think Manchester United have hit rock bottom this season, they sink farther.
THE GUARDIAN:
David Moyes ended this dire defeat with his arms folded, entering and exiting the technical area in the vain hope that his Manchester United side could somehow answer Wilfried Bony's late strike. Also: England may have surrendered once again in Sydney, producing another wretched batting performance on the third day of the fifth Test as Australia completed only the third 5-0 whitewash in Ashes history, but even in bitter defeat Alastair Cook has again committed himself to staying on as captain.
THE INDEPENDENT:
David Moyes admitted that there is an "urgency" to reinforce his Manchester United squad with new players this month, following his team's 2-1 FA Cup third round home defeat to Swansea City, although he could give no assurances that the club will be able to do so. Also: The Portuguese government has announced three days of national mourning around the funeral tomorrow of the country's greatest sporting hero, Eusebio da Silva Ferreira, who died yesterday, shortly before what would have been his 72nd birthday.
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THE INDEPENDENT:
Arsenal and England were last night devastated by the news that Theo Walcott will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup with a ruptured knee ligament. Also: Manchester United are prepared for the fact that they may not make any signings during January despite their struggles so far this season, with the club refusing to compromise by making stopgap acquisitions.
DAILY EXPRESS:
David Moyes has been handed a £100million-plus war chest to rebuild Manchester United and halt the club's worrying decline. Also: Theo Walcott's season lay in tatters last night after he was ruled out of England's World Cup bid and also Arsenal's title challenge with a serious knee injury.......Harry Redknapp has emerged as the hot favourite to succeed under-fire Sam Allardyce at West Ham.
THE TIMES:
Theo Walcott's World Cup dream was over last night. The England winger was told that he will not play again until next season after rupturing cruciate ligaments. Also: David Moyes tore into his Manchester United players in a furious dressing-room tirade after the FA Cup third round defeat at home to Swansea City on Sunday.
DAILY STAR:
Theo Walcott has suffered World Cup heartache for the third time after being ruled out of this summer's tournament. Also: Harry Redknapp has emerged as a shock contender to replace Sam Allardyce as West Ham manager.....David Moyes tore into his Manchester United flops with an expletive-filled rant following their shock FA Cup defeat to Swansea.
DAILY MAIL:
England and Arsenal were in shock last night after Theo Walcott was ruled out for the rest of the season and the World Cup with a cruciate ligament injury. Also: Manchester United will back David Moyes with a a mammoth £200million to rebuild his beleaguered team.
THE SUN:
Theo Walcott is "gutted" after a knee injury ruled him out of the World Cup in Brazil. Also: David Moyes has yet to win the trust of his Manchester United stars. That is the damning assessment of Old Trafford legend Gary Pallister....... Manchester United's owners have told David Moyes: Splash the cash.
DAILY MIRROR:
Theo Walcott last night suffered World Cup heartbreak when a knee injury ruled him out of action for at least six months. Also: David Moyes has around £100million to salvage Manchester United's season, but has been told not to spend it on "quick fixes".
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Theo Walcott suffered World Cup heartbreak yesterday when he was ruled out until next season with a ruptured cruciate knee ligament. Also: Southampton are calling for a new independent panel to judge complaints about referees and remain uncomfortable with Mark Clattenburg officiating their matches even after he was cleared of misconduct.
THE GUARDIAN:
Arsenal and England have been dealt a cruel blow after Theo Walcott was ruled out for the rest of the season and this summer's World Cup in Brazil after suffering serious knee ligament damage during Saturday's FA Cup victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Also: David Moyes faces disappointment over the signings of Real Madrid's Fabio Coentrao and Atletico Madrid's Koke despite the Manchester United manager's urgent wish to strengthen this month.
Arsenal and England were last night devastated by the news that Theo Walcott will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup with a ruptured knee ligament. Also: Manchester United are prepared for the fact that they may not make any signings during January despite their struggles so far this season, with the club refusing to compromise by making stopgap acquisitions.
DAILY EXPRESS:
David Moyes has been handed a £100million-plus war chest to rebuild Manchester United and halt the club's worrying decline. Also: Theo Walcott's season lay in tatters last night after he was ruled out of England's World Cup bid and also Arsenal's title challenge with a serious knee injury.......Harry Redknapp has emerged as the hot favourite to succeed under-fire Sam Allardyce at West Ham.
THE TIMES:
Theo Walcott's World Cup dream was over last night. The England winger was told that he will not play again until next season after rupturing cruciate ligaments. Also: David Moyes tore into his Manchester United players in a furious dressing-room tirade after the FA Cup third round defeat at home to Swansea City on Sunday.
DAILY STAR:
Theo Walcott has suffered World Cup heartache for the third time after being ruled out of this summer's tournament. Also: Harry Redknapp has emerged as a shock contender to replace Sam Allardyce as West Ham manager.....David Moyes tore into his Manchester United flops with an expletive-filled rant following their shock FA Cup defeat to Swansea.
DAILY MAIL:
England and Arsenal were in shock last night after Theo Walcott was ruled out for the rest of the season and the World Cup with a cruciate ligament injury. Also: Manchester United will back David Moyes with a a mammoth £200million to rebuild his beleaguered team.
THE SUN:
Theo Walcott is "gutted" after a knee injury ruled him out of the World Cup in Brazil. Also: David Moyes has yet to win the trust of his Manchester United stars. That is the damning assessment of Old Trafford legend Gary Pallister....... Manchester United's owners have told David Moyes: Splash the cash.
DAILY MIRROR:
Theo Walcott last night suffered World Cup heartbreak when a knee injury ruled him out of action for at least six months. Also: David Moyes has around £100million to salvage Manchester United's season, but has been told not to spend it on "quick fixes".
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Theo Walcott suffered World Cup heartbreak yesterday when he was ruled out until next season with a ruptured cruciate knee ligament. Also: Southampton are calling for a new independent panel to judge complaints about referees and remain uncomfortable with Mark Clattenburg officiating their matches even after he was cleared of misconduct.
THE GUARDIAN:
Arsenal and England have been dealt a cruel blow after Theo Walcott was ruled out for the rest of the season and this summer's World Cup in Brazil after suffering serious knee ligament damage during Saturday's FA Cup victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Also: David Moyes faces disappointment over the signings of Real Madrid's Fabio Coentrao and Atletico Madrid's Koke despite the Manchester United manager's urgent wish to strengthen this month.
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THE SUN:
David Moyes' reign as Manchester United boss was plunged into more crisis last night. Also: Andy Flower is prepared to quit as head coach if Kevin Pietersen remains an England player.
DAILY MIRROR:
Kevin Pietersen faces the axe as England are plunged into a new civil war after their Ashes humiliation. Also: David Moyes slammed top-flight officials after Manchester United's season was thrown into further crisis.
DAILY STAR:
David Moyes' Manchester United crisis hit a new low last night when his side crashed to a third defeat in just seven days. Also: Andy Flower is ready to quit if the England selectors do not back his wish to axe Kevin Pietersen.
DAILY MAIL:
England cricket was plunged into a new crisis when coach Andy Flower told the ECB: Ditch Kevin Pietersen or I'll quit. Also: David Moyes was plunged deeper into crisis last night as Manchester United crashed to their third defeat in a week for the first time in 22 years.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Andy Flower is believed to have issued a "him or me" ultimatum about Kevin Pietersen to new managing director Paul Downton as he seeks to rebuild the side following the Ashes debacle. Also: Fabio Borini piled the pressure on David Moyes as his penalty sent Manchester United tumbling to their third defeat in a week.
THE TIMES:
Manchester United's season of humiliation slipped further towards crisis last night as a third consecutive defeat left them fighting to stay in the Capital One Cup, a competition they once would have viewed with apathy. Also: So here we go again. As England reach another crossroads after the Ashes whitewash in Australia, a crucial decision for the future direction of the team looks likely to revolve around the controversial figure of Kevin Pietersen.
THE INDEPENDENT:
Andy Flower is understood to be ready to walk away from his position as England's team director unless he is given guarantees that Kevin Pietersen will not be selected to play international cricket under him as the inquest into the 5-0 humiliation in the Ashes series begins in earnest. Also: David Moyes found himself under increasing pressure last night after his Manchester United side slipped to a third successive defeat in the first leg of the Capital One Cup semi-final against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, and he reserved some bitter comments for the officials.
THE GUARDIAN:
Andy Flower's future as director of the England team may hinge on whether the selectors and the new managing director see an international future for Kevin Pietersen as the side looks to regenerate after the 5-0 whitewash in the Ashes series. Also: This is threatening to become a season in hell for David Moyes and his Manchester United side. There is still a second leg to come of this semi-final so they are not dead yet and could still reverse their fortunes to reach Wembley.
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Paul Downton, the new managing director of England cricket, will decide the futures of Andy Flower and Kevin Pietersen, whose relationship has broken down to the extent they may not both be able to carry on as part of the England Test set-up. Also: This was a shapeless, lifeless display from Manchester United, who have now lost three games in a row for the first time since 2001. Where was the fight? Where was that old swagger? Where was the refusal to accept defeat?
David Moyes' reign as Manchester United boss was plunged into more crisis last night. Also: Andy Flower is prepared to quit as head coach if Kevin Pietersen remains an England player.
DAILY MIRROR:
Kevin Pietersen faces the axe as England are plunged into a new civil war after their Ashes humiliation. Also: David Moyes slammed top-flight officials after Manchester United's season was thrown into further crisis.
DAILY STAR:
David Moyes' Manchester United crisis hit a new low last night when his side crashed to a third defeat in just seven days. Also: Andy Flower is ready to quit if the England selectors do not back his wish to axe Kevin Pietersen.
DAILY MAIL:
England cricket was plunged into a new crisis when coach Andy Flower told the ECB: Ditch Kevin Pietersen or I'll quit. Also: David Moyes was plunged deeper into crisis last night as Manchester United crashed to their third defeat in a week for the first time in 22 years.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Andy Flower is believed to have issued a "him or me" ultimatum about Kevin Pietersen to new managing director Paul Downton as he seeks to rebuild the side following the Ashes debacle. Also: Fabio Borini piled the pressure on David Moyes as his penalty sent Manchester United tumbling to their third defeat in a week.
THE TIMES:
Manchester United's season of humiliation slipped further towards crisis last night as a third consecutive defeat left them fighting to stay in the Capital One Cup, a competition they once would have viewed with apathy. Also: So here we go again. As England reach another crossroads after the Ashes whitewash in Australia, a crucial decision for the future direction of the team looks likely to revolve around the controversial figure of Kevin Pietersen.
THE INDEPENDENT:
Andy Flower is understood to be ready to walk away from his position as England's team director unless he is given guarantees that Kevin Pietersen will not be selected to play international cricket under him as the inquest into the 5-0 humiliation in the Ashes series begins in earnest. Also: David Moyes found himself under increasing pressure last night after his Manchester United side slipped to a third successive defeat in the first leg of the Capital One Cup semi-final against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, and he reserved some bitter comments for the officials.
THE GUARDIAN:
Andy Flower's future as director of the England team may hinge on whether the selectors and the new managing director see an international future for Kevin Pietersen as the side looks to regenerate after the 5-0 whitewash in the Ashes series. Also: This is threatening to become a season in hell for David Moyes and his Manchester United side. There is still a second leg to come of this semi-final so they are not dead yet and could still reverse their fortunes to reach Wembley.
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Paul Downton, the new managing director of England cricket, will decide the futures of Andy Flower and Kevin Pietersen, whose relationship has broken down to the extent they may not both be able to carry on as part of the England Test set-up. Also: This was a shapeless, lifeless display from Manchester United, who have now lost three games in a row for the first time since 2001. Where was the fight? Where was that old swagger? Where was the refusal to accept defeat?
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Thursday January 9
Some Manchester United players will see their salaries slashed if David Moyes' strugglers fail to qualify for next season's Champions League.
Jermain Defoe looks set to join Toronto on Monday after Roy Hodgson assured him he could still go to the World Cup.
Arsenal and Liverpool are set for a £15million battle to nab hitman Alvaro Morata.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is chasing a "dream" World Cup spot - after finally ending his five-month injury nightmare.
Fulham lead the chase to sign Everton's John Heitinga this month and resurrect his World Cup dream.
Swansea have denied holding talks with Blackpool over Tom Ince.
Tottenham misfit Erik Lamela is a transfer target for Juventus with Mirko Vucinic plus cash on offer.
Sunderland are closing in on Argentine defender Santiago Vergini.
Barcelona are eyeing shock move for Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic.
Manchester United could make a £20m swoop for Claudio Marchisio from Juventus.
Hull are ready to sign West Brom striker Shane Long in a £5million deal after agreeing a fee on Wednesday.
Southampton have rejected a bid from West Ham for England striker Rickie Lambert.
Crystal Palace's Jimmy Kebe is to join Leeds on loan.
Newcastle will have to wait to land £12m-rated midfielder Remy Cabella - he wants to stay at Montpellier until the summer.
Everton are ready to sign Aiden McGeady as the Spartak Moscow winger is set for a medical after contract terms were sorted out.
Fiorentina have refused to rule out move for Man City flop Stevan Jovetic.
Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are all set to be disappointed as Xabi Alonso has signed a new Real Madrid deal.
Chelsea star Juan Mata is set to be offered a route out of Stamford Bridge with Real Madrid interested in signing the Spanish international.
Liverpool and Arsenal are in talks with Anderlecht to sign Cheikhou Kouyate.
Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool target Salomon Kalou is unlikely to move from Lille in January.
Furious West Ham fans demanded Sam Allardyce's head last night as their side were crushed 6-0 in the Capital One Cup semi-final first leg at Manchester City.
Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra could all leave Manchester United in a summer purge by David Moyes with Javier Hernandez, Nani, Anderson, Alex Buttner and Anders Lindegaard likely to join them.
Arsenal will have to stump up a £1.7million loan fee to land Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata.
Barcelona teenage striker Antonio Sanabria has turned down Arsenal for a move to Roma.
West Ham fans turned on manager Sam Allardyce last night as they crumbled to a humiliating defeat in the Capital One Cup.
Danny Welbeck admits Manchester United's players fear missing out on a Champions League place next season.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has denied that any players will be leaving the club in January.
Manchester City are set to step up their interest in Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic.
Tottenham, Liverpool and Newcastle target Tom Ince is having talks with Swansea over a proposed move from Blackpool.
Arsenal are monitoring England defender Glen Johnson's contract situation at Liverpool with a view to a possible transfer.
Real Madrid have identified Chelsea's Juan Mata as the man they want to replace Arsenal, Manchester United and Monaco target Angel Di Maria at the Bernabeu.
Thursday January 9
Some Manchester United players will see their salaries slashed if David Moyes' strugglers fail to qualify for next season's Champions League.
Jermain Defoe looks set to join Toronto on Monday after Roy Hodgson assured him he could still go to the World Cup.
Arsenal and Liverpool are set for a £15million battle to nab hitman Alvaro Morata.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is chasing a "dream" World Cup spot - after finally ending his five-month injury nightmare.
Fulham lead the chase to sign Everton's John Heitinga this month and resurrect his World Cup dream.
Swansea have denied holding talks with Blackpool over Tom Ince.
Tottenham misfit Erik Lamela is a transfer target for Juventus with Mirko Vucinic plus cash on offer.
Sunderland are closing in on Argentine defender Santiago Vergini.
Barcelona are eyeing shock move for Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic.
Manchester United could make a £20m swoop for Claudio Marchisio from Juventus.
Hull are ready to sign West Brom striker Shane Long in a £5million deal after agreeing a fee on Wednesday.
Southampton have rejected a bid from West Ham for England striker Rickie Lambert.
Crystal Palace's Jimmy Kebe is to join Leeds on loan.
Newcastle will have to wait to land £12m-rated midfielder Remy Cabella - he wants to stay at Montpellier until the summer.
Everton are ready to sign Aiden McGeady as the Spartak Moscow winger is set for a medical after contract terms were sorted out.
Fiorentina have refused to rule out move for Man City flop Stevan Jovetic.
Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are all set to be disappointed as Xabi Alonso has signed a new Real Madrid deal.
Chelsea star Juan Mata is set to be offered a route out of Stamford Bridge with Real Madrid interested in signing the Spanish international.
Liverpool and Arsenal are in talks with Anderlecht to sign Cheikhou Kouyate.
Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool target Salomon Kalou is unlikely to move from Lille in January.
Furious West Ham fans demanded Sam Allardyce's head last night as their side were crushed 6-0 in the Capital One Cup semi-final first leg at Manchester City.
Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra could all leave Manchester United in a summer purge by David Moyes with Javier Hernandez, Nani, Anderson, Alex Buttner and Anders Lindegaard likely to join them.
Arsenal will have to stump up a £1.7million loan fee to land Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata.
Barcelona teenage striker Antonio Sanabria has turned down Arsenal for a move to Roma.
West Ham fans turned on manager Sam Allardyce last night as they crumbled to a humiliating defeat in the Capital One Cup.
Danny Welbeck admits Manchester United's players fear missing out on a Champions League place next season.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has denied that any players will be leaving the club in January.
Manchester City are set to step up their interest in Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic.
Tottenham, Liverpool and Newcastle target Tom Ince is having talks with Swansea over a proposed move from Blackpool.
Arsenal are monitoring England defender Glen Johnson's contract situation at Liverpool with a view to a possible transfer.
Real Madrid have identified Chelsea's Juan Mata as the man they want to replace Arsenal, Manchester United and Monaco target Angel Di Maria at the Bernabeu.
Re: EXCLUSIVE Football News
THE TIMES:
Manchester United are braced for another protracted battle to keep
Wayne Rooney, with the England striker seriously considering leaving the
Barclays Premier League champions. Also: Stuart Lancaster admitted yesterday
that, 20 months away from the World Cup, having to select 11 players in the
preliminary England squad under the age of 23 was not part of his
masterplan.
THE INDEPENDENT:
West Bromwich Albion last night confirmed Pepe Mel as their
new head coach on an 18-month contract. Also: All quiet on the West Ham front.
Quiet at least behind the two mock castellated towers guarding the entrance to
Upton Park; there is to be no changing of the guard. Not just yet.
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Billy Davies is the shock name in the frame to take over at
West Ham if co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold finally bow to growing
pressure and sack Sam Allardyce. Also: Theo Walcott has rejected a flood of
offers from specialists and surgeons who believe they can get him fit for the
World Cup.
THE GUARDIAN:
England's head coach, Stuart Lancaster, believes his team have
no reason to fear any of their opponents in this year's Six Nations
championship, despite picking a clutch of uncapped players in his 35-man squad
before the opening game against France on 1 February. Also: Sam Allardyce has
insisted in an email to West Ham fans he will "come out fighting" following his
team's dismal 6-0 defeat at Manchester City, a result that has persuaded the
club to drastically reduce under-18 ticket prices for the semi-final, second leg
on Tuesday week.
DAILY MAIL:
Chris Smalling was forced to apologise yesterday after causing
outrage by attending a party dressed as a suicide bomber. Also: West Bromwich
Albion have performed a huge U-turn in their hunt to find a new head coach,
turning once more to little known Spaniard Pepe Mel on an 18-month deal.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Andy Carroll will make his long-awaited return for West Ham at
Cardiff tomorrow as Sam Allardyce plays his final card in a bid to turn around
the club's season. Also: Pepe Mel was appointed head coach of West Brom last
night despite originally turning down the job two weeks ago.
DAILY MIRROR:
Sam Allardyce has vowed to "get angry and come out fighting"
after being humiliated by Manchester City. Also: Arsene Wenger has been told by
Real Madrid that they will listen to loan offers of around £1.7million for
striker Alvaro Morata.
THE SUN:
Rio Ferdinand pleaded with Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Old
Trafford last summer. Also: Fans have mocked David Moyes being nominated for
December's Manager of the Month award.
DAILY STAR:
Sam Allardyce has warned his West Ham players they must come out
fighting - or else they will sink and die. Also: Roy Hodgson has lined up
England warm-up games against Ecuador and Honduras - to perfectly mimic their
World Cup showdowns.
Manchester United are braced for another protracted battle to keep
Wayne Rooney, with the England striker seriously considering leaving the
Barclays Premier League champions. Also: Stuart Lancaster admitted yesterday
that, 20 months away from the World Cup, having to select 11 players in the
preliminary England squad under the age of 23 was not part of his
masterplan.
THE INDEPENDENT:
West Bromwich Albion last night confirmed Pepe Mel as their
new head coach on an 18-month contract. Also: All quiet on the West Ham front.
Quiet at least behind the two mock castellated towers guarding the entrance to
Upton Park; there is to be no changing of the guard. Not just yet.
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Billy Davies is the shock name in the frame to take over at
West Ham if co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold finally bow to growing
pressure and sack Sam Allardyce. Also: Theo Walcott has rejected a flood of
offers from specialists and surgeons who believe they can get him fit for the
World Cup.
THE GUARDIAN:
England's head coach, Stuart Lancaster, believes his team have
no reason to fear any of their opponents in this year's Six Nations
championship, despite picking a clutch of uncapped players in his 35-man squad
before the opening game against France on 1 February. Also: Sam Allardyce has
insisted in an email to West Ham fans he will "come out fighting" following his
team's dismal 6-0 defeat at Manchester City, a result that has persuaded the
club to drastically reduce under-18 ticket prices for the semi-final, second leg
on Tuesday week.
DAILY MAIL:
Chris Smalling was forced to apologise yesterday after causing
outrage by attending a party dressed as a suicide bomber. Also: West Bromwich
Albion have performed a huge U-turn in their hunt to find a new head coach,
turning once more to little known Spaniard Pepe Mel on an 18-month deal.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Andy Carroll will make his long-awaited return for West Ham at
Cardiff tomorrow as Sam Allardyce plays his final card in a bid to turn around
the club's season. Also: Pepe Mel was appointed head coach of West Brom last
night despite originally turning down the job two weeks ago.
DAILY MIRROR:
Sam Allardyce has vowed to "get angry and come out fighting"
after being humiliated by Manchester City. Also: Arsene Wenger has been told by
Real Madrid that they will listen to loan offers of around £1.7million for
striker Alvaro Morata.
THE SUN:
Rio Ferdinand pleaded with Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Old
Trafford last summer. Also: Fans have mocked David Moyes being nominated for
December's Manager of the Month award.
DAILY STAR:
Sam Allardyce has warned his West Ham players they must come out
fighting - or else they will sink and die. Also: Roy Hodgson has lined up
England warm-up games against Ecuador and Honduras - to perfectly mimic their
World Cup showdowns.
Re: EXCLUSIVE Football News
SUNDAY EXPRESS:
Adnan Januzaj put the smile back on David Moyes' face after the worst spell of his managerial career. Also: Arsene Wenger has told England that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is the man to succeed Steven Gerrard at the heart of the national side's midfield.
MAIL ON SUNDAY:
Manchester United misfit Anderson is on the verge of joining Italian club Fiorentina to herald the start of a big clear-out by David Moyes at Old Trafford. Also: Kevin Pietersen's England future looked even bleaker last night when Test skipper Alastair Cook declined the opportunity to offer the batsman his unqualified support.
DAILY STAR SUNDAY:
David Moyes has dismissed the idea that he was under pressure going into last night's match against Swansea. Also: Crisis-torn West Ham are ready to send a SOS message to Malky Mackay this week.
SUNDAY MIRROR:
West Ham produced a battling display to save Sam Allardyce's job. Also: John Terry is considering a shock international return.
SUN ON SUNDAY:
Papiss Cisse is set to rock Newcastle by quitting for a mega-bucks move to Qatar. Also: Andy Carroll helped wounded West Ham overcome their agony by inspiring them to a crucial victory.
SUNDAY PEOPLE:
Manuel Pellegrini believes his prolific Manchester City side can outscore his Real Madrid Galacticos on the way to Premier League glory. Also: Manchester United hauled themselves back from the brink of crisis last night - thanks to another helping of Fergie time.
SUNDAY TIMES:
Managers want the Football Association to tackle the English game's epidemic of sackings by imposing sanctions on clubs who flout employment laws when changing technical staff. Also: David Moyes hailed a 2-0 win over Swansea City as "a lot more like it" after Manchester United avoided the ignominy of their worst losing streak in 53 years.
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH:
Manchester United manager David Moyes is still in talks to bring Real Madrid defender Fabio Coentrao to Old Trafford on loan for the rest of the season. Also: Jose Mourinho might be more sanguine of attitude and more silver of hair, but here in the East Riding yesterday it felt suspiciously like 2005 all over again as his machine-like Chelsea side restored themselves at the summit of the Premier League.
THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY:
Two of the Premier League's most beleaguered managers found respite yesterday as West Ham's Sam Allardyce and Manchester United's David Moyes both emerged from must-win games with victories. Also: An England recall for Adam Johnson is improbable, but with Theo Walcott this week ruled out of the World Cup the right-winger has chosen a good time to hit form.
THE OBSERVER:
David Moyes backed Adnan Januzaj to establish himself as one of the world's greatest footballers after another demonstration of the teenager's precocious gifts in Manchester United's return to winning ways. Also: Manuel Pellegrini pipping David Moyes to the most recent manager-of-the-month award was hardly a surprise; the only question is to what extent it presages the rest of the season.
Adnan Januzaj put the smile back on David Moyes' face after the worst spell of his managerial career. Also: Arsene Wenger has told England that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is the man to succeed Steven Gerrard at the heart of the national side's midfield.
MAIL ON SUNDAY:
Manchester United misfit Anderson is on the verge of joining Italian club Fiorentina to herald the start of a big clear-out by David Moyes at Old Trafford. Also: Kevin Pietersen's England future looked even bleaker last night when Test skipper Alastair Cook declined the opportunity to offer the batsman his unqualified support.
DAILY STAR SUNDAY:
David Moyes has dismissed the idea that he was under pressure going into last night's match against Swansea. Also: Crisis-torn West Ham are ready to send a SOS message to Malky Mackay this week.
SUNDAY MIRROR:
West Ham produced a battling display to save Sam Allardyce's job. Also: John Terry is considering a shock international return.
SUN ON SUNDAY:
Papiss Cisse is set to rock Newcastle by quitting for a mega-bucks move to Qatar. Also: Andy Carroll helped wounded West Ham overcome their agony by inspiring them to a crucial victory.
SUNDAY PEOPLE:
Manuel Pellegrini believes his prolific Manchester City side can outscore his Real Madrid Galacticos on the way to Premier League glory. Also: Manchester United hauled themselves back from the brink of crisis last night - thanks to another helping of Fergie time.
SUNDAY TIMES:
Managers want the Football Association to tackle the English game's epidemic of sackings by imposing sanctions on clubs who flout employment laws when changing technical staff. Also: David Moyes hailed a 2-0 win over Swansea City as "a lot more like it" after Manchester United avoided the ignominy of their worst losing streak in 53 years.
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH:
Manchester United manager David Moyes is still in talks to bring Real Madrid defender Fabio Coentrao to Old Trafford on loan for the rest of the season. Also: Jose Mourinho might be more sanguine of attitude and more silver of hair, but here in the East Riding yesterday it felt suspiciously like 2005 all over again as his machine-like Chelsea side restored themselves at the summit of the Premier League.
THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY:
Two of the Premier League's most beleaguered managers found respite yesterday as West Ham's Sam Allardyce and Manchester United's David Moyes both emerged from must-win games with victories. Also: An England recall for Adam Johnson is improbable, but with Theo Walcott this week ruled out of the World Cup the right-winger has chosen a good time to hit form.
THE OBSERVER:
David Moyes backed Adnan Januzaj to establish himself as one of the world's greatest footballers after another demonstration of the teenager's precocious gifts in Manchester United's return to winning ways. Also: Manuel Pellegrini pipping David Moyes to the most recent manager-of-the-month award was hardly a surprise; the only question is to what extent it presages the rest of the season.
Re: EXCLUSIVE Football News
[FONT=arial]THE SUN:
Alan Pardew flew into a rage at ref Mike Jones after he disallowed Cheick Tiote's wonder strike. Also: Manchester United's value has plummeted by a quarter of a billion pounds in just one month.[/FONT]
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DAILY MIRROR:
Alan Pardew apologised to Manuel Pellegrini last night after calling him a "f****** old ****' in a touchline bust-up. Also: Sam Allardyce has been assured he will be West Ham manager for the rest of the season.[/FONT]
[FONT=arial]
DAILY MAIL:
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew apologised for foul-mouthed abuse of Manuel Pellegrini in an ill-tempered clash at St James' Park. Also: Brendan Rodgers hailed a 'fantastic' performance after Liverpool's SAS tore Stoke City to pieces and warned the Premier League that his club are serious title contenders.[/FONT]
[FONT=arial]
THE TIMES:
Alan Pardew has apologised to Manuel Pellegrini after he was caught on camera verbally abusing the Manchester City manager during Newcastle United's tempestuous 2-0 defeat at St James' Park. Also: Alastair Cook admitted that he has to rediscover his lost touch with the bat after low-scoring back-to-back Ashes series, and said that opposition bowlers have begun to find out Joe Root.[/FONT]
[FONT=arial]DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Football should be about great goals, not poor referees. Also: Mark Hughes accused Raheem Sterling of conning referee Anthony Taylor into awarding the contentious penalty that set Liverpool on their way to a first Premier League victory at the Britannia Stadium.
[/FONT]
[FONT=arial]THE GUARDIAN:
Alan Pardew was forced to apologise to Manuel Pellegrini for calling Manchester City's manager a "f****** old ****" during City's 2-0 win on a bad-tempered, highly contentious afternoon on Tyneside. Also: Brendan Rodgers said Liverpool were legitimate title contenders after an extraordinary 5-3 win against Stoke City lifted his team into the top four and within five points of Manchester City.
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[FONT=arial]THE INDEPENDENT:
Cheick Tiote doesn't score many goals, and when he does, they are usually spectacular. Also: Just about everything that could go right for Liverpool did, plus they have Luis Suarez.[/FONT]
[FONT=arial]
DAILY EXPRESS:
Alan Pardew had to apologise to Manuel Pellegrini after TV cameras captured him hurling obscenities at the Manchester City boss as tempers flared at St James' Park. Also: Brendan Rodgers believes that "anything is possible" for Liverpool after Daniel Sturridge returned from injury to renew his partnership with Luis Suarez and inspire a first win over Stoke at the Britannia Stadium.
[/FONT]
[FONT=arial]DAILY STAR:
Alan Pardew last night apologised to Manuel Pellegrini after launching a foul-mouthed rant at the Manchester City boss during a heated clash at St James' Park. Also: Manchester United are refusing to give up on signing Juan Mata this month - and are also weighing up a bid for Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal.[/FONT]
Alan Pardew flew into a rage at ref Mike Jones after he disallowed Cheick Tiote's wonder strike. Also: Manchester United's value has plummeted by a quarter of a billion pounds in just one month.[/FONT]
[FONT=arial]
DAILY MIRROR:
Alan Pardew apologised to Manuel Pellegrini last night after calling him a "f****** old ****' in a touchline bust-up. Also: Sam Allardyce has been assured he will be West Ham manager for the rest of the season.[/FONT]
[FONT=arial]
DAILY MAIL:
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew apologised for foul-mouthed abuse of Manuel Pellegrini in an ill-tempered clash at St James' Park. Also: Brendan Rodgers hailed a 'fantastic' performance after Liverpool's SAS tore Stoke City to pieces and warned the Premier League that his club are serious title contenders.[/FONT]
[FONT=arial]
THE TIMES:
Alan Pardew has apologised to Manuel Pellegrini after he was caught on camera verbally abusing the Manchester City manager during Newcastle United's tempestuous 2-0 defeat at St James' Park. Also: Alastair Cook admitted that he has to rediscover his lost touch with the bat after low-scoring back-to-back Ashes series, and said that opposition bowlers have begun to find out Joe Root.[/FONT]
[FONT=arial]DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Football should be about great goals, not poor referees. Also: Mark Hughes accused Raheem Sterling of conning referee Anthony Taylor into awarding the contentious penalty that set Liverpool on their way to a first Premier League victory at the Britannia Stadium.
[/FONT]
[FONT=arial]THE GUARDIAN:
Alan Pardew was forced to apologise to Manuel Pellegrini for calling Manchester City's manager a "f****** old ****" during City's 2-0 win on a bad-tempered, highly contentious afternoon on Tyneside. Also: Brendan Rodgers said Liverpool were legitimate title contenders after an extraordinary 5-3 win against Stoke City lifted his team into the top four and within five points of Manchester City.
[/FONT]
[FONT=arial]THE INDEPENDENT:
Cheick Tiote doesn't score many goals, and when he does, they are usually spectacular. Also: Just about everything that could go right for Liverpool did, plus they have Luis Suarez.[/FONT]
[FONT=arial]
DAILY EXPRESS:
Alan Pardew had to apologise to Manuel Pellegrini after TV cameras captured him hurling obscenities at the Manchester City boss as tempers flared at St James' Park. Also: Brendan Rodgers believes that "anything is possible" for Liverpool after Daniel Sturridge returned from injury to renew his partnership with Luis Suarez and inspire a first win over Stoke at the Britannia Stadium.
[/FONT]
[FONT=arial]DAILY STAR:
Alan Pardew last night apologised to Manuel Pellegrini after launching a foul-mouthed rant at the Manchester City boss during a heated clash at St James' Park. Also: Manchester United are refusing to give up on signing Juan Mata this month - and are also weighing up a bid for Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal.[/FONT]
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