da premier bet: Sir Alex Ferguson is happy to put his faith in youth in light of the growing injury problems at Manchester United. Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand are the latest two to pull out, opening the door for Chris Smalling and Phil Jones to make their mark in the first team at Old Trafford.
da imperador bet: In the papers this morning there have been a mixed bag of stories that include David Moyes claiming he makes the transfer decisions; Arsene Wenger hailed by Dalglish, while Mancini tells his misfits to clear off.
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Mata on verge of £23.5m move to Chelsea from Valencia –Guardian
Van Persie can be the ‘perfect leader’ – Guardian
Moyes: I am in charge – not the bank – Guardian
Ferguson puts his faith in young guns – Daily Telegraph
Spurs close on Diarra and Adebayor deals –Daily Telegraph
‘Fantastic’ Wenger hailed by Dalglish as Liverpool prepare to face Arsenal – Daily Mail
This Spurs side can beat everyone boasts Van der Vaart – Mirror
Arsenal wrap up Campbell deal – Sun
Clear off! Mancini in warning to his Manchester City misfits – Daily Mail
Allardyce: I still expect us to sell Scott Parker – Mirror
Villas-Boas: John Obi Mikel is so brave – Sun
New QPR owner ponders slashing ticket tickets – Mirror
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