BB Round-up – Arsenal weigh up £10m bid? Liverpool & United on transfer alert, Mancini reveals he fears the axe

A return to Premier League action this weekend and Manchester United have a golden opportunity to increase their lead at the top of the Premier League in the early kick-off. Anything other than three points will give Arsenal and even Chelsea the title initiative with Carlo Ancelotti revealing today that 9 straight wins until the end of the season would give them a great chance to retain their trophy.

In the papers this morning there have been a mixed bag of stories that includes Hodgson reveals Dalglish is the right man for Liverpool; Fergie slams the plan to end ref abuse, while Stewart Downing reveals Villa players are to blame for this season’s slump.

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Redknapp refuses to get drawn into Mourinho mind games – Guardian

Wenger warns of Wilshere burnout – Daily Telegraph

Ferguson slams plan to end ref abuse – Guardian

Hodgson: Dalglish right man for Liverpool – Daily Telegraph

Arsenal Gunning for £10m Everton star Baines – Daily Mail

Jack ’n Andy must stay with Fab – Sun

Parker deserves Player of the Season, insists Grant – Mirror

Downing says Villa players are to blame – Guardian

Liverpool and Man United on alert as Porto slash price for Rolando – Daily Mail

Mancini: I fear Man City axe – Sun

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