THE SUN ON SUNDAY: Graeme Swann has sensationally announced his England retirement. Also: Malky Mackay has told Cardiff owner Vincent Tan: "I will not resign."...Real Madrid want Wayne Rooney to stall on a new Manchester United deal to get him at a bargain price...Tottenham's stand-in boss Tim Sherwood has admitted he is a Gooner.
DAILY STAR SUNDAY: Luis Suarez has an escape clause in his bumper new £180,00-a-week Liverpool contract. Also: Managerless Spurs want to sign Mirko Vucinic on loan from Juventus in the January transfer window...Zenit St Petersburg are chasing Manchester City defender Aleks Kolarov...Malky Mackay remained defiant last night as he refused to quit as Cardiff boss amid sacking threats by controversial owner Vincent Tan.
SUNDAY PEOPLE: Cardiff City boss Malky Mackay has called the managers' union into his bitter battle to get a £2million pay-off from owner Vincent Tan. Also: Luis Suarez capped another attacking masterclass with two goals to fire Liverpool to the top of the Premier League...Tim Sherwood has the chance to remain in charge of Tottenham for the rest of the season - throwing the future of technical director Franco Baldini in to doubt.
SUNDAY MIRROR: Luis Suarez delivered an immediate pay-back on his new £225,000-a-week contract as he inspired Liverpool to the top of the Premier League. Also: Louis van Gaal has moved to the top of Tottenham's wanted list...Wes Brown looks set to miss Sunderland's next three vital matches after being sent off yesterday.
MAIL ON SUNDAY: The fight over Malky Mackay's future at Cardiff turned ugly last night, with fans heaping abuse on the club's Malaysian owner Vincent Tan and managers' chief Richard Bevan offering his support for the Scot ahead of an anticipated £2million compensation battle. Also: Mesmeric Luis Suarez added another two gems for his personal goal of the season competition as Liverpool hit the top of the Premier League for the first time at this stage of the season since 2008.
SUNDAY EXPRESS: Liverpool will have to grab a place in the Champions League to ensure Luis Suarez remains at Anfield despite the striker having signed a new mega contract. Also: Malky Mackay took charge of Cardiff against Liverpool yesterday but is set to be sacked within the next 48 hours...Tributes poured in last night from the world of sport following the death of David Coleman, aged 87...Jose Mourinho last night reopened his long-running war of words with Manuel Pellegrini by poking fun at Manchester City for not being runaway leaders of the Premier League.
THE OBSERVER: Malky Mackay insisted he would not bow to Vincent Tan's request to resign as manager of Cardiff after receiving impassioned support from fans before, during and after a 3-1 defeat at Liverpool. Also: To be best known for "One-nil" may not have made David Coleman the most Churchillian of broadcasters but it was the way he delivered his pet score-line that elevated him to the pantheon of commentators.
INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY: Malky Mackay yesterday faced down Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan by again insisting he will not resign as manager despite the 3-1 defeat at Liverpool. Also: Someone forgot to tell West Ham that this is supposed to be the season of vanishing aura at Old Trafford.
SUNDAY TIMES: For the second time in a week a devastating display by Luis Suarez plunged a Premier League manager deeper into trouble. Also: The Leicester Tigers director of rugby, Richard Cockerill, has given the clearest indication yet that his fly-half Toby Flood will leave the club at the end of the season to join Toulouse...Leading figures from British sport have paid tribute to the broadcaster David Coleman, who died yesterday, aged 87.
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH: Malky Mackay last night defiantly refused to resign as Cardiff City manager even though the club are talking to candidates, including Sven-Goran Eriksson, about replacing him. Also: Franco Baldini, Tottenham Hotspur's technical director, offered to resign on the same day that Andre Villas-Boas was sacked as the club's head coach...Matt Prior is likely to pay the price for England's loss of the Ashes by being dropped for the fourth Test in Melbourne starting on Boxing Day, and replaced by Jonny Bairstow.
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DAILY MAIL:
Legendary Dutch coach Louis van Gaal has emerged as Tottenham's No 1 target to replace Andre Villas-Boas. Also: Malky Mackay remains in grave danger of the sack from Cardiff City this Christmas despite the club's owner Vincent Tan being persuaded not to pull the trigger last night
THE GUARDIAN:
Jose Mourinho has set himself the ambitious target of remaining Chelsea's manager for another 12 years despite returning to the club on his "worst contract" of the past six seasons. Also: Vincent Tan, the Cardiff City owner, has granted Malky Mackay a stay of execution after another bizarre chain of events at the club.
THE INDEPENDENT:
Twenty-four hours after what seemed to be his final match in charge of Cardiff City, Malky Mackay was granted a dramatic stay of execution by owner Vincent Tan yesterday when chairman Mehmet Dalman revealed the Scot will remain as manager "for the foreseeable future".
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Graeme Swann departed Test cricket with abrupt certainty yesterday but not before taking what appeared to be a barely disguised swipe at some of his fellow England players for not respecting the game. Also: This was an impressive job audition by Tim Sherwood, demonstrating his ability to motivate mercurial players like Emmanuel Adebayor, showing his knowledge of emerging talent like Nabil Bentaleb and also setting up the team in keeping with Tottenham Hotspur's attack-minded traditions. To dare is to do.
DAILY STAR:
Tim Sherwood will meet Spurs chairman Daniel Levy today and lay down his blueprint for becoming the club's full-time manager. Also: Jose Mourinho has delivered a major blow to Ashley Cole by revealing he feared the England star could have been exposed by Arsenal tonight.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Emmanuel Adebayor bagged two goals in Tottenham's 3-2 victory at Southampton before revealing the emotional turmoil he has endured this season. Also: Malky Mackay will stay as Cardiff manager after a stunning U-turn by owner Vincent Tan... Michael Vaughan insisted Graeme Swann was not being "selfish" by retiring in the midst of an Ashes series.
DAILY MIRROR:
Emmanuel Adebayor handed Tim Sherwood his first win as Tottenham caretaker and backed him to land the job full-time. Also: Arsene Wenger wants his Arsenal side to prove they are big-game players against Chelsea tonight.
THE TIMES:
Disintegration became a reality when Graeme Swann left England and the tour of Australia, retiring from first-class cricket with immediate effect. Also: Tim Sherwood wants Daniel Levy to outline his philosophy in talks with the Tottenham Hotspur chairman this week that will determine the club's short-term future, but there are no question marks over his own footballing creed.
THE SUN:
Tim Sherwood will meet Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy today to lay down his vision for the club's future. Also: Graeme Swann has warned his fellow cricketers: "Some people have no idea how far up their own backsides they are."
Legendary Dutch coach Louis van Gaal has emerged as Tottenham's No 1 target to replace Andre Villas-Boas. Also: Malky Mackay remains in grave danger of the sack from Cardiff City this Christmas despite the club's owner Vincent Tan being persuaded not to pull the trigger last night
THE GUARDIAN:
Jose Mourinho has set himself the ambitious target of remaining Chelsea's manager for another 12 years despite returning to the club on his "worst contract" of the past six seasons. Also: Vincent Tan, the Cardiff City owner, has granted Malky Mackay a stay of execution after another bizarre chain of events at the club.
THE INDEPENDENT:
Twenty-four hours after what seemed to be his final match in charge of Cardiff City, Malky Mackay was granted a dramatic stay of execution by owner Vincent Tan yesterday when chairman Mehmet Dalman revealed the Scot will remain as manager "for the foreseeable future".
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Graeme Swann departed Test cricket with abrupt certainty yesterday but not before taking what appeared to be a barely disguised swipe at some of his fellow England players for not respecting the game. Also: This was an impressive job audition by Tim Sherwood, demonstrating his ability to motivate mercurial players like Emmanuel Adebayor, showing his knowledge of emerging talent like Nabil Bentaleb and also setting up the team in keeping with Tottenham Hotspur's attack-minded traditions. To dare is to do.
DAILY STAR:
Tim Sherwood will meet Spurs chairman Daniel Levy today and lay down his blueprint for becoming the club's full-time manager. Also: Jose Mourinho has delivered a major blow to Ashley Cole by revealing he feared the England star could have been exposed by Arsenal tonight.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Emmanuel Adebayor bagged two goals in Tottenham's 3-2 victory at Southampton before revealing the emotional turmoil he has endured this season. Also: Malky Mackay will stay as Cardiff manager after a stunning U-turn by owner Vincent Tan... Michael Vaughan insisted Graeme Swann was not being "selfish" by retiring in the midst of an Ashes series.
DAILY MIRROR:
Emmanuel Adebayor handed Tim Sherwood his first win as Tottenham caretaker and backed him to land the job full-time. Also: Arsene Wenger wants his Arsenal side to prove they are big-game players against Chelsea tonight.
THE TIMES:
Disintegration became a reality when Graeme Swann left England and the tour of Australia, retiring from first-class cricket with immediate effect. Also: Tim Sherwood wants Daniel Levy to outline his philosophy in talks with the Tottenham Hotspur chairman this week that will determine the club's short-term future, but there are no question marks over his own footballing creed.
THE SUN:
Tim Sherwood will meet Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy today to lay down his vision for the club's future. Also: Graeme Swann has warned his fellow cricketers: "Some people have no idea how far up their own backsides they are."
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THE SUN:
Arsene Wenger's Jose jinx continued as Arsenal missed the chance to go top of the tree for Christmas. Also: Tottenham stunned the football world on Monday night by naming Tim Sherwood as manager until the end of next season.
DAILY MAIL:
Tim Sherwood was on Monday night handed his dream chance to prove he can be a Premier League manager when Spurs put him in charge for the next 18 months. Also: Arsenal 's three-month reign as Barclays Premier League pacesetters came to an end on Monday night when they were held by Chelsea in an ill-tempered 0-0 draw at The Emirates.
DAILY MIRROR:
Arsene Wenger was left fuming on Monday night after failing to end Jose Mourinho's hold over him at the Emirates. Also: Daniel Levy took a massive gamble on Monday night by handing Tim Sherwood the manager's job at Tottenham.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Tim Sherwood was on Monday night named as Tottenham manager until the end of next season after impressing Daniel Levy in his first week in charge. Also: Arsenal missed the chance to take a step closer to the title on Monday night by failing to move back to the top of the Premier League.
DAILY STAR:
Arsenal blew their chance to go top of the Premier League on Monday night. Also: Everton insist they would turn down a world record £86m bid for Ross Barkley in January.
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Malky Mackay has warned that the simmering row between him and Vincent Tan, the Cardiff owner, could threaten the Premier League club's survival. Also: Roberto Martinez has ruled out selling midfielder Ross Barkley next month, even if Everton receive a "Gareth Bale-size" offer for the young England international.
THE TIMES:
Tim Sherwood was surprisingly handed an 18-month contract as Tottenham head coach after two meetings on Monday to resolve difference with the club. Also: Roberto Martinez has given an early indication of Everton's resolve to enjoy the best years of Ross Barkley, the attacking midfielder, by valuing him at more than £80million.
THE GUARDIAN:
Tim Sherwood has been appointed as Andre Villas-Boas' permanent successor at Tottenham on an 18-month contract after a day of negotiations with the chairman, Daniel Levy. Also: Roberto Martinez has said Everton would not consider selling Ross Barkley in January even if the club received an offer similar to the world record £86million that took Gareth Bale to Real Madrid.
THE INDEPENDENT:
Jose Mourinho admitted he was satisfied with a point after Arsenal and Chelsea both missed out on the chance to be top or joint-top of the Premier League at Christmas following a drab 0-0 draw at the Emirates. Also: Tottenham on Monday night appointed Tim Sherwood as their new manager with a contract until the end of next season, a strong show of faith in the coach who has overseen their last two games since the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas.
Arsene Wenger's Jose jinx continued as Arsenal missed the chance to go top of the tree for Christmas. Also: Tottenham stunned the football world on Monday night by naming Tim Sherwood as manager until the end of next season.
DAILY MAIL:
Tim Sherwood was on Monday night handed his dream chance to prove he can be a Premier League manager when Spurs put him in charge for the next 18 months. Also: Arsenal 's three-month reign as Barclays Premier League pacesetters came to an end on Monday night when they were held by Chelsea in an ill-tempered 0-0 draw at The Emirates.
DAILY MIRROR:
Arsene Wenger was left fuming on Monday night after failing to end Jose Mourinho's hold over him at the Emirates. Also: Daniel Levy took a massive gamble on Monday night by handing Tim Sherwood the manager's job at Tottenham.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Tim Sherwood was on Monday night named as Tottenham manager until the end of next season after impressing Daniel Levy in his first week in charge. Also: Arsenal missed the chance to take a step closer to the title on Monday night by failing to move back to the top of the Premier League.
DAILY STAR:
Arsenal blew their chance to go top of the Premier League on Monday night. Also: Everton insist they would turn down a world record £86m bid for Ross Barkley in January.
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Malky Mackay has warned that the simmering row between him and Vincent Tan, the Cardiff owner, could threaten the Premier League club's survival. Also: Roberto Martinez has ruled out selling midfielder Ross Barkley next month, even if Everton receive a "Gareth Bale-size" offer for the young England international.
THE TIMES:
Tim Sherwood was surprisingly handed an 18-month contract as Tottenham head coach after two meetings on Monday to resolve difference with the club. Also: Roberto Martinez has given an early indication of Everton's resolve to enjoy the best years of Ross Barkley, the attacking midfielder, by valuing him at more than £80million.
THE GUARDIAN:
Tim Sherwood has been appointed as Andre Villas-Boas' permanent successor at Tottenham on an 18-month contract after a day of negotiations with the chairman, Daniel Levy. Also: Roberto Martinez has said Everton would not consider selling Ross Barkley in January even if the club received an offer similar to the world record £86million that took Gareth Bale to Real Madrid.
THE INDEPENDENT:
Jose Mourinho admitted he was satisfied with a point after Arsenal and Chelsea both missed out on the chance to be top or joint-top of the Premier League at Christmas following a drab 0-0 draw at the Emirates. Also: Tottenham on Monday night appointed Tim Sherwood as their new manager with a contract until the end of next season, a strong show of faith in the coach who has overseen their last two games since the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas.
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THE SUN:
Arsene Wenger claimed Arsenal proved they are genuine title contenders after coming from behind to win at West Ham. Also: Malky Mackay last night revealed he has still not had talks with Cardiff owner Vincent Tan.
DAILY MAIL:
Brendan Rodgers faces an FA charge after questioning the integrity of referee Lee Mason and labelling the match officials "horrendous" following Liverpool's defeat at Manchester City last night. Also: Arsene Wenger insists the stirring 3-1 comeback victory at West Ham yesterday proves Arsenal are genuine title contenders.
DAILY MIRROR:
Brendan Rodgers blasted "horrendous" referee Lee Mason and his officials after seeing his side's title hopes suffer a bitter blow. Also: Wayne Rooney claims Manchester United have joined the title fight after inspiring their comeback at Hull.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Brendan Rodgers risked an FA charge by appearing to question the impartiality of referee Lee Mason and his assistants after Liverpool's 2-1 defeat by Manchester City last night. Also: Arsene Wenger says his team showed their title-winning credentials as they came from behind to win 3-1 at West Ham yesterday - but was counting the cost of a "serious" injury to Aaron Ramsay.
DAILY STAR:
Furious Brendan Rodgers blasted the "horrendous" match officials after Liverpool lost out to title rivals Manchester City. Also: Manchester City KO'd Liverpool's hopes of going back to the top of the table in an Etihad Stadium thriller.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Brendan Rodgers, the Liverpool manager, is to ask the Premier League why "a referee from Greater Manchester" was in charge of Thursday's fixture which ended in a controversial defeat for the visitors. Also: Jose Mourinho has been repeatedly telling his team that they need to become "killers" but this was another frustrating example of their propensity to rely on a glancing blow rather than bludgeon such obviously inferior opposition into submission.
THE TIMES: I
n the festive racing arena once ruled by Desert Orchid and Kauto Star, it was time for a new hero. Into the breach stepped Silviniaco Conti, a horse of mysterious naming but solidly unambiguous virtues. Also: It was only a friendly, so to speak. Andy Murray lost in straight sets to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga yesterday in front of a sprinkling of supporters under lights in Abu Dhabi, which is light years away from Centre Court on a summer's afternoon
THE GUARDIAN:
Manchester City preserved their 100% home record at the expense of Liverpool's attempt to climb back to the top of the table, coming from a goal down to secure the points that took them past their north-west rivals to go second behind Arsenal. Also: Paul Nicholls extended his near-monopoly on the feature race of the Christmas programme and increased the momentum of his challenge for the trainers' championship when Silviniaco Conti and Al Ferof finished first and third in the King George VI Chase at Kempton yesterday.
THE INDEPENDENT:
Brendan Rodgers risked possible Football Association action by questioning the appointment of a Greater Manchester referee to officiate the fixture against Manchester City, in which a 2-1 defeat for his Liverpool side allowed Arsenal to regain top spot in the Premier League. Also: Malky Mackay, the Cardiff manager, will finally get his meeting with the club's owner, Vincent Tan, tomorrow and will learn his fate.
Arsene Wenger claimed Arsenal proved they are genuine title contenders after coming from behind to win at West Ham. Also: Malky Mackay last night revealed he has still not had talks with Cardiff owner Vincent Tan.
DAILY MAIL:
Brendan Rodgers faces an FA charge after questioning the integrity of referee Lee Mason and labelling the match officials "horrendous" following Liverpool's defeat at Manchester City last night. Also: Arsene Wenger insists the stirring 3-1 comeback victory at West Ham yesterday proves Arsenal are genuine title contenders.
DAILY MIRROR:
Brendan Rodgers blasted "horrendous" referee Lee Mason and his officials after seeing his side's title hopes suffer a bitter blow. Also: Wayne Rooney claims Manchester United have joined the title fight after inspiring their comeback at Hull.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Brendan Rodgers risked an FA charge by appearing to question the impartiality of referee Lee Mason and his assistants after Liverpool's 2-1 defeat by Manchester City last night. Also: Arsene Wenger says his team showed their title-winning credentials as they came from behind to win 3-1 at West Ham yesterday - but was counting the cost of a "serious" injury to Aaron Ramsay.
DAILY STAR:
Furious Brendan Rodgers blasted the "horrendous" match officials after Liverpool lost out to title rivals Manchester City. Also: Manchester City KO'd Liverpool's hopes of going back to the top of the table in an Etihad Stadium thriller.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Brendan Rodgers, the Liverpool manager, is to ask the Premier League why "a referee from Greater Manchester" was in charge of Thursday's fixture which ended in a controversial defeat for the visitors. Also: Jose Mourinho has been repeatedly telling his team that they need to become "killers" but this was another frustrating example of their propensity to rely on a glancing blow rather than bludgeon such obviously inferior opposition into submission.
THE TIMES: I
n the festive racing arena once ruled by Desert Orchid and Kauto Star, it was time for a new hero. Into the breach stepped Silviniaco Conti, a horse of mysterious naming but solidly unambiguous virtues. Also: It was only a friendly, so to speak. Andy Murray lost in straight sets to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga yesterday in front of a sprinkling of supporters under lights in Abu Dhabi, which is light years away from Centre Court on a summer's afternoon
THE GUARDIAN:
Manchester City preserved their 100% home record at the expense of Liverpool's attempt to climb back to the top of the table, coming from a goal down to secure the points that took them past their north-west rivals to go second behind Arsenal. Also: Paul Nicholls extended his near-monopoly on the feature race of the Christmas programme and increased the momentum of his challenge for the trainers' championship when Silviniaco Conti and Al Ferof finished first and third in the King George VI Chase at Kempton yesterday.
THE INDEPENDENT:
Brendan Rodgers risked possible Football Association action by questioning the appointment of a Greater Manchester referee to officiate the fixture against Manchester City, in which a 2-1 defeat for his Liverpool side allowed Arsenal to regain top spot in the Premier League. Also: Malky Mackay, the Cardiff manager, will finally get his meeting with the club's owner, Vincent Tan, tomorrow and will learn his fate.
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THE SUN:
Cardiff owner Vincent Tan wants Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to replace sacked Malky Mackay as boss. Also: Scrooge Manuel Pellegrini cancelled Christmas by forcing his stars to spend three nights in a hotel.
DAILY MAIL:
Malky Mackay was fired as Cardiff manager yesterday as the full details of the club's £50million summer spending spree emerged for the first time. Also: Jose Mourinho claims Liverpool are serious title contenders this season because their gentle fixture schedule, with no European competition, is like being 'on holidays'.
DAILY MIRROR:
Vincent Tan wants Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Cardiff's new boss - and is prepared to spend "whatever it takes" to keep them in the Premier League. Also: Brendan Rodgers claims Luis Suarez has turned his career around since biting Branislav Ivanovic.
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Vincent Tan, the Cardiff City owner, ended one of the more bizarre chapters in recent Premier League history in aptly controversial fashion yesterday by claiming that it was Malky Mackay who was to blame for his dismissal for "exposing" "far too much dirty linen to the public gaze". Also: Stoke City are making a complaint to referees' chief Mike Riley over the "disgraceful" performance of Martin Atkinson in their 5-1 hammering at Newcastle United.
THE TIMES
: Cardiff City officials appear confident that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will become the club's new manager after Malky Mackay was dismissed yesterday. Also: Somewhere in West London, Jose Mourinho would have allowed himself a ghost of a smile. Brendan Rodgers had just seen his Liverpool side come within a whisker of ending Manchester City's flawless home record, but when he addressed the media afterwards, he did not eulogise their fearless, stylish approach.
THE GUARDIAN:
Cardiff City have made Ole Gunnar Solskjaer their No. 1 target to replace Malky Mackay, with Vincent Tan, the club's owner, optimistic than he can convince the former Manchester United striker to leave Norway in favour of the chance to manage in the Premier League. Also: England bowled their way back into fourth Test in the afternoon.
THE INDEPENDENT:
When Jose Mourinho left Chelsea the first time around, more than six years ago, Brendan Rodgers was the club's reserve-team manager with a page in the matchday programme and a profile that did not extend much further than the gates of Cobham. Also: Sam Allardyce, the West Ham United manager, knows that he must minimise the pressure on his players after they dropped into the bottom three of the Premier League on Boxing Day.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Malky Mackay was sacked by Vincent Tan yesterday and sent on his way with a stinging attack from the Cardiff owner... who then moved to bring in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Also: Luis Suarez will come face-to-face with Branislav Ivanovic tomorrow for the first time since biting the Chelsea defender - with the moment that shocked football now regarded as being the making of the Liverpool striker.
DAILY STAR:
Malky Mackay suffered a stinging attack after he was finally sacked by Cardiff. Also: Branislav Ivanovic will shake hands with Luis Suarez tomorrow for the first time since the Liverpool ace bit him.
Cardiff owner Vincent Tan wants Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to replace sacked Malky Mackay as boss. Also: Scrooge Manuel Pellegrini cancelled Christmas by forcing his stars to spend three nights in a hotel.
DAILY MAIL:
Malky Mackay was fired as Cardiff manager yesterday as the full details of the club's £50million summer spending spree emerged for the first time. Also: Jose Mourinho claims Liverpool are serious title contenders this season because their gentle fixture schedule, with no European competition, is like being 'on holidays'.
DAILY MIRROR:
Vincent Tan wants Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Cardiff's new boss - and is prepared to spend "whatever it takes" to keep them in the Premier League. Also: Brendan Rodgers claims Luis Suarez has turned his career around since biting Branislav Ivanovic.
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Vincent Tan, the Cardiff City owner, ended one of the more bizarre chapters in recent Premier League history in aptly controversial fashion yesterday by claiming that it was Malky Mackay who was to blame for his dismissal for "exposing" "far too much dirty linen to the public gaze". Also: Stoke City are making a complaint to referees' chief Mike Riley over the "disgraceful" performance of Martin Atkinson in their 5-1 hammering at Newcastle United.
THE TIMES
: Cardiff City officials appear confident that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will become the club's new manager after Malky Mackay was dismissed yesterday. Also: Somewhere in West London, Jose Mourinho would have allowed himself a ghost of a smile. Brendan Rodgers had just seen his Liverpool side come within a whisker of ending Manchester City's flawless home record, but when he addressed the media afterwards, he did not eulogise their fearless, stylish approach.
THE GUARDIAN:
Cardiff City have made Ole Gunnar Solskjaer their No. 1 target to replace Malky Mackay, with Vincent Tan, the club's owner, optimistic than he can convince the former Manchester United striker to leave Norway in favour of the chance to manage in the Premier League. Also: England bowled their way back into fourth Test in the afternoon.
THE INDEPENDENT:
When Jose Mourinho left Chelsea the first time around, more than six years ago, Brendan Rodgers was the club's reserve-team manager with a page in the matchday programme and a profile that did not extend much further than the gates of Cobham. Also: Sam Allardyce, the West Ham United manager, knows that he must minimise the pressure on his players after they dropped into the bottom three of the Premier League on Boxing Day.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Malky Mackay was sacked by Vincent Tan yesterday and sent on his way with a stinging attack from the Cardiff owner... who then moved to bring in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Also: Luis Suarez will come face-to-face with Branislav Ivanovic tomorrow for the first time since biting the Chelsea defender - with the moment that shocked football now regarded as being the making of the Liverpool striker.
DAILY STAR:
Malky Mackay suffered a stinging attack after he was finally sacked by Cardiff. Also: Branislav Ivanovic will shake hands with Luis Suarez tomorrow for the first time since the Liverpool ace bit him.
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THE SUN ON SUNDAY
Nicolas Anelka faces an FA probe after being accused of making a neo-Nazi racist salute.
Joe Hart needed six stitches after suffering a sickening cut eye during his heroic performance against Crystal Palace.
Malky Mackay faces six months out of football because of his forthcoming legal war with Cardiff owner Vincent Tan.
SUNDAY MIRROR
Joe Hart was bloody and brilliant as Manchester City hit the top of the Premier League.
Tottenham will resume their attempts to recruit Louis van Gaal.
DAILY STAR SUNDAY
Manuel Pellegrini had one eye on the Premier League title last night - and praised keeper Joe Hart for his performance after cutting his left one in a gruesome incident at the Etihad.
Cardiff City's bid to land Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their new boss is under threat - from Sir Alex Ferguson.
Tottenham's top managerial choice is Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone.
SUNDAY EXPRESS
Ashley Cole could be heading for a stunning move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Nicolas Anelka was at the centre of an international race row last night after appearing to celebrate his two goals at West Ham with an anti-Semitic salute.
MAIL ON SUNDAY
Controversial striker Nicolas Anelka is to be the subject of a Football Association investigation after allegations that he used an anti-Semitic gesture to celebrate his first goal in West Bromwich Albion's 3-3 Premier League draw at West Ham yesterday.
Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata is the man most likely to join Arsenal in the January transfer window to help support Olivier Giroud up front.
THE SUNDAY TIMES
Nicolas Anelka, the West Bromwich Albion striker, was last night facing a storm of controversy in France for making a "race-hate" gesture at Upton Park to celebrate the first of his two goals in his club's 3-3 draw against West Ham United in the Premier League.
Giles Clarke, the chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, has confirmed he wants and expects Andy Flower to remain as England's team director through to the next World Cup and home Ashes series in 2015.
THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Nicolas Anelka is under investigation by the Football Association for a gesture which was last night condemned by the French Sports Minister as a "shocking disgusting" display of anti-semitism.
Welsh rugby will be plunged further into crisis this week when the four regions refuse to sign a continuation of their participation agreement with the Welsh Rugby Union.
INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
Nicolas Anelka faces an investigation by the Football Association after he made a gesture when he scored for West Bromwich Albion yesterday that has been interpreted as being anti-Semitic or anti-Zionist.
Jose Mourinho has dismissed Luis Suarez's infamous biting of Branislav Ivanovic last season, saying that "everyone makes mistakes" and refusing to fuel the feud between the two clubs over the incident which earned the Uruguayan a 10-match ban.
THE OBSERVER
Nicolas Anelka could face a Football Association charge for his controversial goal celebration during yesterday's 3-3 draw with West Ham.
Manchester City were indebted to a battling performance from Joe Hart as they climbed to the top of the Premier League for the first time this season with a narrow 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace, Edin Dzeko scoring the winning goal midway through the second half.
THE PEOPLE
Malky Mackay will sacrifice his managerial career to take on Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan in court.
Birthday boy Tom Huddlestone proved a cut above the rest with his first goal since April 2011 - and celebrated by having his locks snipped.
Tottenham will try to lure Jurgen Klinsmann in the summer if their experiment with Tim Sherwood does not work.
Nicolas Anelka faces an FA probe after being accused of making a neo-Nazi racist salute.
Joe Hart needed six stitches after suffering a sickening cut eye during his heroic performance against Crystal Palace.
Malky Mackay faces six months out of football because of his forthcoming legal war with Cardiff owner Vincent Tan.
SUNDAY MIRROR
Joe Hart was bloody and brilliant as Manchester City hit the top of the Premier League.
Tottenham will resume their attempts to recruit Louis van Gaal.
DAILY STAR SUNDAY
Manuel Pellegrini had one eye on the Premier League title last night - and praised keeper Joe Hart for his performance after cutting his left one in a gruesome incident at the Etihad.
Cardiff City's bid to land Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their new boss is under threat - from Sir Alex Ferguson.
Tottenham's top managerial choice is Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone.
SUNDAY EXPRESS
Ashley Cole could be heading for a stunning move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Nicolas Anelka was at the centre of an international race row last night after appearing to celebrate his two goals at West Ham with an anti-Semitic salute.
MAIL ON SUNDAY
Controversial striker Nicolas Anelka is to be the subject of a Football Association investigation after allegations that he used an anti-Semitic gesture to celebrate his first goal in West Bromwich Albion's 3-3 Premier League draw at West Ham yesterday.
Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata is the man most likely to join Arsenal in the January transfer window to help support Olivier Giroud up front.
THE SUNDAY TIMES
Nicolas Anelka, the West Bromwich Albion striker, was last night facing a storm of controversy in France for making a "race-hate" gesture at Upton Park to celebrate the first of his two goals in his club's 3-3 draw against West Ham United in the Premier League.
Giles Clarke, the chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, has confirmed he wants and expects Andy Flower to remain as England's team director through to the next World Cup and home Ashes series in 2015.
THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Nicolas Anelka is under investigation by the Football Association for a gesture which was last night condemned by the French Sports Minister as a "shocking disgusting" display of anti-semitism.
Welsh rugby will be plunged further into crisis this week when the four regions refuse to sign a continuation of their participation agreement with the Welsh Rugby Union.
INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
Nicolas Anelka faces an investigation by the Football Association after he made a gesture when he scored for West Bromwich Albion yesterday that has been interpreted as being anti-Semitic or anti-Zionist.
Jose Mourinho has dismissed Luis Suarez's infamous biting of Branislav Ivanovic last season, saying that "everyone makes mistakes" and refusing to fuel the feud between the two clubs over the incident which earned the Uruguayan a 10-match ban.
THE OBSERVER
Nicolas Anelka could face a Football Association charge for his controversial goal celebration during yesterday's 3-3 draw with West Ham.
Manchester City were indebted to a battling performance from Joe Hart as they climbed to the top of the Premier League for the first time this season with a narrow 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace, Edin Dzeko scoring the winning goal midway through the second half.
THE PEOPLE
Malky Mackay will sacrifice his managerial career to take on Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan in court.
Birthday boy Tom Huddlestone proved a cut above the rest with his first goal since April 2011 - and celebrated by having his locks snipped.
Tottenham will try to lure Jurgen Klinsmann in the summer if their experiment with Tim Sherwood does not work.
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THE SUN:
Jose Mourinho went to war with old mate Brendan Rodgers over "wild" Luis Suarez. Also: Arsene Wenger hailed his Gunners as the new 'Special Ones'.
DAILY MAIL:
Nicolas Anelka faces a minimum five-match ban from the FA after producing a goal celebration branded 'disgusting' and 'clearly anti-Semitic'. Also: Jose Mourinho and Brendan Rodgers were locked in a war of words last night after Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-1 to stay in the thick of the Barclays Premier League title race.
DAILY MIRROR:
Jose Mourinho last night launched a no-holds-barred attack on Luis Suarez, branding him an "acrobatic swimming pool diver". Also: Nicolas Anelka could become the first high-profile player banned under new anti-racism rules after his anti-semitic goal celebration.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Jose Mourinho launched an astonishing attack on Luis Suarez, accusing the Liverpool striker of being an "acrobatic swimming pool" diver. Also: Alastair Cook conceded that his future as England captain could be under threat after his side edged one step closer to an Ashes whitewash.
DAILY STAR:
Jose Mourinho and Brendan Rodgers were locked in a war of words last night after Chelsea blew the title race wide open. Also: Arsene Wenger claims something special is happening at Arsenal.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Once again, Chelsea and Liverpool took a walk on the wild side. Once again, the rivalry spilt over. Samuel Eto'o, Oscar and Lucas could easily have been dismissed. But once again, there was some breathtaking football, much of it flowing from the marvellous Eden Hazard, vibrant in possession, diligent in tracking back and deservedly man of a thrilling match. Also: There is a peculiar beauty in 1-0 away wins at the end of ugly games in bleak midwinter played a long way from home, so Arsenal should be proud of this.
THE TIMES:
Critics stopped short of calling for a change in the England captaincy yesterday even though Alastair Cook admitted that his position at the helm will come under increasing scrutiny at the end of a miserable Ashes series. Also: Jose Mourinho continues to talk up Manchester City as champions elect, but no-one in the Barclays Premier League will rest easy with Chelsea two points off the top at the halfway stage.
THE GUARDIAN:
Jose Mourinho has accused Luis Suarez of reverting to "wild" natural instincts by performing "an acrobatic swimming pool jump" in an attempt to win a late penalty, as Liverpool surrendered momentum in the title race to Chelsea. Also: Nicolas Anelka has refused to apologise for his controversial quenelle gesture and denied any anti-Semitic intent behind the celebration.
THE INDEPENDENT:
Jose Mourinho last night claimed that Luis Suarez dived to try to win a penalty against Samuel Eto'o and that it was in the Liverpool striker's "cultural nature" to do anything to win games. Also: Arsenal have resolve. Newcastle are not a Champions League team. It was hardly an afternoon of revelations at St James' Park yesterday.
Jose Mourinho went to war with old mate Brendan Rodgers over "wild" Luis Suarez. Also: Arsene Wenger hailed his Gunners as the new 'Special Ones'.
DAILY MAIL:
Nicolas Anelka faces a minimum five-match ban from the FA after producing a goal celebration branded 'disgusting' and 'clearly anti-Semitic'. Also: Jose Mourinho and Brendan Rodgers were locked in a war of words last night after Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-1 to stay in the thick of the Barclays Premier League title race.
DAILY MIRROR:
Jose Mourinho last night launched a no-holds-barred attack on Luis Suarez, branding him an "acrobatic swimming pool diver". Also: Nicolas Anelka could become the first high-profile player banned under new anti-racism rules after his anti-semitic goal celebration.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Jose Mourinho launched an astonishing attack on Luis Suarez, accusing the Liverpool striker of being an "acrobatic swimming pool" diver. Also: Alastair Cook conceded that his future as England captain could be under threat after his side edged one step closer to an Ashes whitewash.
DAILY STAR:
Jose Mourinho and Brendan Rodgers were locked in a war of words last night after Chelsea blew the title race wide open. Also: Arsene Wenger claims something special is happening at Arsenal.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Once again, Chelsea and Liverpool took a walk on the wild side. Once again, the rivalry spilt over. Samuel Eto'o, Oscar and Lucas could easily have been dismissed. But once again, there was some breathtaking football, much of it flowing from the marvellous Eden Hazard, vibrant in possession, diligent in tracking back and deservedly man of a thrilling match. Also: There is a peculiar beauty in 1-0 away wins at the end of ugly games in bleak midwinter played a long way from home, so Arsenal should be proud of this.
THE TIMES:
Critics stopped short of calling for a change in the England captaincy yesterday even though Alastair Cook admitted that his position at the helm will come under increasing scrutiny at the end of a miserable Ashes series. Also: Jose Mourinho continues to talk up Manchester City as champions elect, but no-one in the Barclays Premier League will rest easy with Chelsea two points off the top at the halfway stage.
THE GUARDIAN:
Jose Mourinho has accused Luis Suarez of reverting to "wild" natural instincts by performing "an acrobatic swimming pool jump" in an attempt to win a late penalty, as Liverpool surrendered momentum in the title race to Chelsea. Also: Nicolas Anelka has refused to apologise for his controversial quenelle gesture and denied any anti-Semitic intent behind the celebration.
THE INDEPENDENT:
Jose Mourinho last night claimed that Luis Suarez dived to try to win a penalty against Samuel Eto'o and that it was in the Liverpool striker's "cultural nature" to do anything to win games. Also: Arsenal have resolve. Newcastle are not a Champions League team. It was hardly an afternoon of revelations at St James' Park yesterday.
Re: EXCLUSIVE Football News
DAILY MAIL:
Nicolas Anelka was ordered yesterday not to repeat his sick goal salute as it emerged Samir Nasri has also been photographed making the quenelle gesture. Also: Andy Flower wants to continue as team director despite England's dismal performance in the Ashes.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Manuel Pellegrini has rubbed salt into the wounds of his desperate Premier League title rivals by boasting that he is so happy with his squad at Manchester City he is unlikely to make any signings or sales when the transfer window opens tomorrow. Also: Nicolas Anelka could be back playing for West Brom tomorrow despite refusing to apologise for making a controversial racist gesture.
DAILY MIRROR:
David Moyes is ready to battle Everton again for Leighton Baines with a fresh £16million bid. Also: Mauricio Pochettino has launched an astonishing attack on referees claiming Southampton get a raw deal - because their players are "young and good-looking".
DAILY STAR:
Brendan Rodgers has hit back at Jose Mourinho's claims that Luis Suarez is a diver. Also: Andy Carroll has returned to full training as he bids to end his injury hell at West Ham.
THE SUN:
Samir Nasri apologised last night after being pictured doing a Nicolas Anelka-style salute. Also: Samuel Eto'o admits he should have been sent off for this tackle on Liverpool's Jordan Henderson.
THE TIMES:
Graham Gooch may be an early casualty of England's disastrous Ashes tour after Andy Flower signalled a fresh start but said that he would remain team director yesterday. Also: Brendan Rodgers has hit back at Jose Mourinho's condemnation of Luis Suarez.
THE INDEPENDENT:
Manchester United manager David Moyes fears that his hopes of reinforcing in the crucial left-back slot, which he considers one of the squad's week spots, will be dashed again this January. The vultures were circling, Andy Flower saw them coming and gently ushered them away.
THE GUARDIAN:
West Bromwich Albion went into into full scale damage limitation mode yesterday as the Football Association discussed Nicolas Anelka's contentious quenelle celebration with Jewish leaders. Also: Andy Flower believes England have come to the end of an era but is excited about the prospect of helping to build a new team from the wreckage of the one that might well feel a final twist of the knife in Sydney this week.
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
After months of speculation Andy Flower has committed himself to England's future. Also: David Moyes is considering a £20million move for Luke Shaw in the January transfer window, despite fears that Southampton will resist all offers for the 18-year-old full-back.
Nicolas Anelka was ordered yesterday not to repeat his sick goal salute as it emerged Samir Nasri has also been photographed making the quenelle gesture. Also: Andy Flower wants to continue as team director despite England's dismal performance in the Ashes.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Manuel Pellegrini has rubbed salt into the wounds of his desperate Premier League title rivals by boasting that he is so happy with his squad at Manchester City he is unlikely to make any signings or sales when the transfer window opens tomorrow. Also: Nicolas Anelka could be back playing for West Brom tomorrow despite refusing to apologise for making a controversial racist gesture.
DAILY MIRROR:
David Moyes is ready to battle Everton again for Leighton Baines with a fresh £16million bid. Also: Mauricio Pochettino has launched an astonishing attack on referees claiming Southampton get a raw deal - because their players are "young and good-looking".
DAILY STAR:
Brendan Rodgers has hit back at Jose Mourinho's claims that Luis Suarez is a diver. Also: Andy Carroll has returned to full training as he bids to end his injury hell at West Ham.
THE SUN:
Samir Nasri apologised last night after being pictured doing a Nicolas Anelka-style salute. Also: Samuel Eto'o admits he should have been sent off for this tackle on Liverpool's Jordan Henderson.
THE TIMES:
Graham Gooch may be an early casualty of England's disastrous Ashes tour after Andy Flower signalled a fresh start but said that he would remain team director yesterday. Also: Brendan Rodgers has hit back at Jose Mourinho's condemnation of Luis Suarez.
THE INDEPENDENT:
Manchester United manager David Moyes fears that his hopes of reinforcing in the crucial left-back slot, which he considers one of the squad's week spots, will be dashed again this January. The vultures were circling, Andy Flower saw them coming and gently ushered them away.
THE GUARDIAN:
West Bromwich Albion went into into full scale damage limitation mode yesterday as the Football Association discussed Nicolas Anelka's contentious quenelle celebration with Jewish leaders. Also: Andy Flower believes England have come to the end of an era but is excited about the prospect of helping to build a new team from the wreckage of the one that might well feel a final twist of the knife in Sydney this week.
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
After months of speculation Andy Flower has committed himself to England's future. Also: David Moyes is considering a £20million move for Luke Shaw in the January transfer window, despite fears that Southampton will resist all offers for the 18-year-old full-back.
Re: EXCLUSIVE Football News
THE SUN:
David Moyes launched a bitter attack on Howard Webb for waving away a penalty appeal. Also: Arsenal are closing in on a shock £2million swoop for Dimitar Berbatov.
DAILY MAIL:
David Moyes last night launched a blistering attack on referee Howard Webb after his decision not to award Manchester United a late penalty in their 2-1 home defeat by Tottenham left the champions' title hopes in tatters. Also: Jose Mourinho claimed he wants to 'kill off' diving in English football after Oscar performed the most audacious simulation.
DAILY MIRROR:
David Moyes accused ref Howard Webb of a "scandalous" decision as Manchester United fell a massive 11 points behind in the title race. Also: Nicklas Bendtner kept Arsenal top of the Premier League yesterday, but Arsene Wenger faces a striker crisis.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Sam Allardyce has pointed the finger firmly at Kevin Nolan for West Ham's latest failure, saying: "It's not my fault." Also: Jose Mourinho last night left the door open for an angry Juan Mata to quit Chelsea this month - after the Spaniard reacted furiously to being taken off as his team started the new year in style.
DAILY STAR:
Jose Mourinho was left red-faced after seeing one his own players booked for diving. Also: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to be unveiled as the new Cardiff manager today.
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
David Moyes delivered a blistering condemnation of Howard Webb after Tottenham Hotspur ended Manchester United's flickering title hopes by accusing the referee of a "scandalous" decision when ignoring Ashley Young's claims for an 87th-minute penalty. Also: Cardiff City are expected to confirm Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the club's new manager and give him a £25million January transfer budget.
THE TIMES:
David Moyes launched a scathing attack on Howard Webb last night over the referee's "scandalous" decision not to award Manchester United a penalty in their 2-1 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. Also: For what must have felt like the zillionth time since landing in Australia, Alastair Cook found himself defending his captaincy as he seeks to avoid becoming the third man in history to lead England to an Ashes whitewash defeat.
THE GUARDIAN:
These are the moments when Manchester United must realise their grip on the Premier League title is slowly being released, finger by finger. Also: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to be appointed as Cardiff City manager after a whirlwind day of negotiations with the club's owner, Vincent Tan.
THE INDEPENDENT:
David Moyes said that Howard Webb's refusal to give Ashley Young a penalty for Hugo Lloris's injury-time lunge at the winger in Manchester United's 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur was "scandalous" and claimed that his team deserved to win the game. Also: When his team needed him most, Yaya Toure ensured Manchester City issued a statement of intent with their seventh straight win.
David Moyes launched a bitter attack on Howard Webb for waving away a penalty appeal. Also: Arsenal are closing in on a shock £2million swoop for Dimitar Berbatov.
DAILY MAIL:
David Moyes last night launched a blistering attack on referee Howard Webb after his decision not to award Manchester United a late penalty in their 2-1 home defeat by Tottenham left the champions' title hopes in tatters. Also: Jose Mourinho claimed he wants to 'kill off' diving in English football after Oscar performed the most audacious simulation.
DAILY MIRROR:
David Moyes accused ref Howard Webb of a "scandalous" decision as Manchester United fell a massive 11 points behind in the title race. Also: Nicklas Bendtner kept Arsenal top of the Premier League yesterday, but Arsene Wenger faces a striker crisis.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Sam Allardyce has pointed the finger firmly at Kevin Nolan for West Ham's latest failure, saying: "It's not my fault." Also: Jose Mourinho last night left the door open for an angry Juan Mata to quit Chelsea this month - after the Spaniard reacted furiously to being taken off as his team started the new year in style.
DAILY STAR:
Jose Mourinho was left red-faced after seeing one his own players booked for diving. Also: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to be unveiled as the new Cardiff manager today.
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
David Moyes delivered a blistering condemnation of Howard Webb after Tottenham Hotspur ended Manchester United's flickering title hopes by accusing the referee of a "scandalous" decision when ignoring Ashley Young's claims for an 87th-minute penalty. Also: Cardiff City are expected to confirm Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the club's new manager and give him a £25million January transfer budget.
THE TIMES:
David Moyes launched a scathing attack on Howard Webb last night over the referee's "scandalous" decision not to award Manchester United a penalty in their 2-1 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. Also: For what must have felt like the zillionth time since landing in Australia, Alastair Cook found himself defending his captaincy as he seeks to avoid becoming the third man in history to lead England to an Ashes whitewash defeat.
THE GUARDIAN:
These are the moments when Manchester United must realise their grip on the Premier League title is slowly being released, finger by finger. Also: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to be appointed as Cardiff City manager after a whirlwind day of negotiations with the club's owner, Vincent Tan.
THE INDEPENDENT:
David Moyes said that Howard Webb's refusal to give Ashley Young a penalty for Hugo Lloris's injury-time lunge at the winger in Manchester United's 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur was "scandalous" and claimed that his team deserved to win the game. Also: When his team needed him most, Yaya Toure ensured Manchester City issued a statement of intent with their seventh straight win.
Re: EXCLUSIVE Football News
Latest Paper Talk
Friday January 3
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer walked into the Cardiff lions' den last night - insisting he had got the green light from mentor Sir Alex Ferguson.
Raheem Sterling could be set for a loan move to Swansea once Liverpool land Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah.
West Ham are plotting moves for Nikica Jelavic and Asamoah Gyan as the club's owners back under-fire boss Sam Allardyce.
Goal-shy West Ham and Stoke are leading the race to sign Manchester City starlet John Guidetti on loan.
Rafa Benitez wants to end Juan Mata's Chelsea misery and offer him a World Cup rescue at Napoli.
Joleon Lescott is willing to take a pay cut on his £90,000-a-week Manchester City wages to move to Tottenham on loan.
Arsenal have been told that they will have to buy Mirko Vucinic if they are to convince Juventus to part with the Montenegrin striker.
Inter Milan are set to put Manchester United and Chelsea on alert by releasing midfielder Esteban Cambiasso this summer.
Hull's Steve Bruce aims to land Jake Livermore from Tottenham for £3million after selling Tom Cairney to Championship promotion hopefuls Blackburn.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted he will have the final say on all footballing matters at Cardiff City after he was confirmed as their new manager yesterday.
Wayne Rooney would prefer to put off any decision on a new deal at Manchester United until after the World Cup.
Chelsea defender David Luiz is attracting fresh enquiries from Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Luke Shaw has told Southampton he does not want to leave St Mary's this month.
Juan Mata looks set to stay at Chelsea - at least until the end of the season - despite his angry reaction to being substituted at Southampton.
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert could be forced into the transfer market for a striker after Libor Kozak broke his leg in a training game and looks set to miss the rest of the season.
Johnny Heitinga has opted to stay in Everton's reserves rather than sign for West Ham after the two clubs agreed terms.
Hull City and Celtic are willing to test Sunderland's resolve to hold on to striker Steven Fletcher.
Cardiff City have been offered former Everton defender Joseph Yobo, 33, by Fenerbahce.
Manchester City are ready to grant Joleon Lescott's wish to leave the club on loan, with Tottenham and Newcastle leading the chase to sign the England defender until the end of the season.
Mark Clattenburg is being investigated by referees' chief Mike Riley after Southampton accused him of 'abusing and insulting' their captain Adam Lallana.
Celtic look set to be priced out of a renewed move for Alfred Finnbogason after the striker's agent claimed Heerenveen value him at more than £8million.
Sepp Blatter has branded the Premier League's serial divers as "deeply irritating cheats".
Rafa Benitez is preparing a £20million bid to rescue Juan Mata from his Chelsea nightmare.
New Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will make Blackpool's £8million-rated winger Tom Ince his first transfer target.
Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis is eyeing a move for Cardiff defender Mark Hudson to bolster his defensive options
Reading forward Adam le Fondre expects to leave the Madejski Stadium this month
Joleon Lescott has told Manchester City he wants to quit the club so that he can play regular first-team football with Tottenham, Newcastle, Monaco and Besiktas all keen on the England international
Stoke midfielder Wilson Palacios is a target for La Liga outfit Real Betis.
Arsenal are ready to pull out all the stops to land hot-shot Diego Costa.
Sam Allardyce looks set to escape the West Ham axe - because the club can't afford to sack him.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini could still slam the door shut on Joleon Lescott's hopes of joining Tottenham.
Manchester United are set to focus their search for a new left-back on Everton's Leighton Baines and Southampton's rising star Luke Shaw after losing interest in Spanish international Alberto Moreno.
Inter Milan are readying an audacious bid to take Tottenham misfit Erik Lamela back to Italy on-loan for the rest of the season.
Liverpool have been installed as favourites in the race to secure the signing of promising Barcelona star Cristian Tello ahead of Premier League rivals Arsenal and Tottenham.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he is not mad to take over at Cardiff City - and says he will have full control.
Juan Mata's days at Chelsea appear to be numbered after his agents rang the club to demand answers after he was substituted again by Jose Mourinho.
West Brom's players are ready to back Keith Downing if he changes his mind about becoming the club's new manager.
Sam Allardyce has survived West Ham United crisis talks as the club attempt to plot a way out of their deepening hole.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was persuaded to take the manager's job at Cardiff City after chairman Mehmet Dalman gave him assurances that owner Vincent Tan would allow him to be "the most important person at the football club".
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is adamant he has no qualms about working with Cardiff owner Vincent Tan and insisted that the Malaysian's controversial image is exaggerated.
Swansea City have made an approach for Raheem Sterling and hope that Liverpool will allow the winger to leave on loan if they sign Mohamed Salah from Basle this month.
Juan Mata's advisers have sought assurances from Chelsea that Jose Mourinho is not planning to sell the Spain international this month after the player showed his frustration with his substitution in the victory over Southampton on Wednesday.
Friday January 3
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer walked into the Cardiff lions' den last night - insisting he had got the green light from mentor Sir Alex Ferguson.
Raheem Sterling could be set for a loan move to Swansea once Liverpool land Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah.
West Ham are plotting moves for Nikica Jelavic and Asamoah Gyan as the club's owners back under-fire boss Sam Allardyce.
Goal-shy West Ham and Stoke are leading the race to sign Manchester City starlet John Guidetti on loan.
Rafa Benitez wants to end Juan Mata's Chelsea misery and offer him a World Cup rescue at Napoli.
Joleon Lescott is willing to take a pay cut on his £90,000-a-week Manchester City wages to move to Tottenham on loan.
Arsenal have been told that they will have to buy Mirko Vucinic if they are to convince Juventus to part with the Montenegrin striker.
Inter Milan are set to put Manchester United and Chelsea on alert by releasing midfielder Esteban Cambiasso this summer.
Hull's Steve Bruce aims to land Jake Livermore from Tottenham for £3million after selling Tom Cairney to Championship promotion hopefuls Blackburn.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted he will have the final say on all footballing matters at Cardiff City after he was confirmed as their new manager yesterday.
Wayne Rooney would prefer to put off any decision on a new deal at Manchester United until after the World Cup.
Chelsea defender David Luiz is attracting fresh enquiries from Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Luke Shaw has told Southampton he does not want to leave St Mary's this month.
Juan Mata looks set to stay at Chelsea - at least until the end of the season - despite his angry reaction to being substituted at Southampton.
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert could be forced into the transfer market for a striker after Libor Kozak broke his leg in a training game and looks set to miss the rest of the season.
Johnny Heitinga has opted to stay in Everton's reserves rather than sign for West Ham after the two clubs agreed terms.
Hull City and Celtic are willing to test Sunderland's resolve to hold on to striker Steven Fletcher.
Cardiff City have been offered former Everton defender Joseph Yobo, 33, by Fenerbahce.
Manchester City are ready to grant Joleon Lescott's wish to leave the club on loan, with Tottenham and Newcastle leading the chase to sign the England defender until the end of the season.
Mark Clattenburg is being investigated by referees' chief Mike Riley after Southampton accused him of 'abusing and insulting' their captain Adam Lallana.
Celtic look set to be priced out of a renewed move for Alfred Finnbogason after the striker's agent claimed Heerenveen value him at more than £8million.
Sepp Blatter has branded the Premier League's serial divers as "deeply irritating cheats".
Rafa Benitez is preparing a £20million bid to rescue Juan Mata from his Chelsea nightmare.
New Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will make Blackpool's £8million-rated winger Tom Ince his first transfer target.
Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis is eyeing a move for Cardiff defender Mark Hudson to bolster his defensive options
Reading forward Adam le Fondre expects to leave the Madejski Stadium this month
Joleon Lescott has told Manchester City he wants to quit the club so that he can play regular first-team football with Tottenham, Newcastle, Monaco and Besiktas all keen on the England international
Stoke midfielder Wilson Palacios is a target for La Liga outfit Real Betis.
Arsenal are ready to pull out all the stops to land hot-shot Diego Costa.
Sam Allardyce looks set to escape the West Ham axe - because the club can't afford to sack him.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini could still slam the door shut on Joleon Lescott's hopes of joining Tottenham.
Manchester United are set to focus their search for a new left-back on Everton's Leighton Baines and Southampton's rising star Luke Shaw after losing interest in Spanish international Alberto Moreno.
Inter Milan are readying an audacious bid to take Tottenham misfit Erik Lamela back to Italy on-loan for the rest of the season.
Liverpool have been installed as favourites in the race to secure the signing of promising Barcelona star Cristian Tello ahead of Premier League rivals Arsenal and Tottenham.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he is not mad to take over at Cardiff City - and says he will have full control.
Juan Mata's days at Chelsea appear to be numbered after his agents rang the club to demand answers after he was substituted again by Jose Mourinho.
West Brom's players are ready to back Keith Downing if he changes his mind about becoming the club's new manager.
Sam Allardyce has survived West Ham United crisis talks as the club attempt to plot a way out of their deepening hole.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was persuaded to take the manager's job at Cardiff City after chairman Mehmet Dalman gave him assurances that owner Vincent Tan would allow him to be "the most important person at the football club".
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is adamant he has no qualms about working with Cardiff owner Vincent Tan and insisted that the Malaysian's controversial image is exaggerated.
Swansea City have made an approach for Raheem Sterling and hope that Liverpool will allow the winger to leave on loan if they sign Mohamed Salah from Basle this month.
Juan Mata's advisers have sought assurances from Chelsea that Jose Mourinho is not planning to sell the Spain international this month after the player showed his frustration with his substitution in the victory over Southampton on Wednesday.
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