Mixed fortunes for the English sides in the Champions League but Wenger and Ancelotti won’t mind one iota, as their passage to the knockout stages has been assured. Elsewhere Alan Pardew can seemingly expect a frosty reception should he take the reins at St James, while an Aston Villa director reportedly claimed that supporters were right to rage at Gerard Houllier.
In the papers this morning Jermain Defoe claims that his goals in midweek will kick-start his season; Carlos Tevez claims that City success will wind up Fergie, while Steven Gerrard will be given extra time to work on his fitness.
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Blatter attacks English ‘arrogance’ – Guardian
Pienaar coy on Everton future – Sky Sports
Pardew faces hate backlash – Sun
Fans right to rage at Houllier – director – Guardian
Defoe: My season has just started – Sun
Gerrard given extra time to prove fitness ahead of potential Reds return – Daily Mail
Manchester United inquire about Valencia keeper Vicente Guaita – IM Scouting
City success will wind up Fergie – Sun
Ferguson calls for end to sick chants – Guardian
Marseille optimistic over beating Liverpool in hunt for Fanni – IM Scouting
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