Arsene Wenger blames Fulham for conning referee and Joey Barton faces FA charge

03 January 2012 08:10
DAILY MAIL: Angry Arsene Wenger blamed Fulham for fooling referee Lee Probert into sending off defender Johan Djourou as Arsenal crashed to a late 2-1 defeat at Craven Cottage last night. [LNB]We've been conned! Wenger accuses Fulham over red card as Zamora hits winnerAlso: Joey Barton is likely to face an FA charge for accusing Norwich midfielder Bradley Johnson of 'conning' officials after he was sent off yesterday. [LNB]Barton to face FA rap after claiming officials were 'conned' into sending him off[LNB]Also: Andrew Strauss yesterday admitted that the scourge of corruption could still behanging over cricket as he led England to Dubai for their highly-sensitive Test series against Pakistan.[LNB]Strauss admits corruption fears as England fly out to Dubai for Pakistan series[LNB] Ref justice: Wenger has bemoaned the standard of officiating at Craven Cottage [LNB]THE SUN: Andre Villas-Boas sensationally blanked Chelsea star Frank Lampard after his late winner at Wolves. [LNB]Also: Arsene Wenger faces a certain FA rap after an astonishing attack on referee Lee Probert; Adrian Lewis retained his world darts title then boasted next year's is already in the bag.[LNB]DAILY MIRROR: Joey Barton last night accused Bradley Johnson of conning the officials to get him sent off. [LNB]Also: Chelsea players gave Andre Villas-Boas a group hug to show their faith as the Blues finally got back to winning ways.[LNB]THE TIMES: Arsene Wenger accused Lee Probert, the referee, of costing Arsenal vital Barclays Premier League points after his side slumped to a dramatic 2-1 defeat away to Fulham yesterday. [LNB]Also: Chelsea's hopes of signing Hulk have been boosted by the Brazil forward refusing to rule out leaving Porto this month.[LNB] Flashpoint: Barton was sent off against Norwich[LNB]THE GUARDIAN: ArseneWenger voiced dark conspiracy theories in a bitter tirade at the referee Lee Probert after watching his 10-man Arsenal side stunned by Fulham to miss the chance of moving back into the Premier League's top four. [LNB]Also: Andrew Strauss left for the United Arab Emirates yesterday hoping to draw a line under the spot-fixing scandal of 2010, when England and Pakistan last met.[LNB]DAILY TELEGRAPH: This was a tale of two achilles heels: Bobby Zamora's and Arsenal's. [LNB]Also: So often Joey Barton stands accused of playing the game with his heart rather than his head.[LNB]THE INDEPENDENT: Arsene Wenger was furious with referee Lee Probert last night as Arsenal lost 2-1 to Fulham and dropped to fifth in the Premier League. [LNB]Also: Frank Lampard spent so long celebrating with the Chelsea fans in the Steve Bull stand at the end of the match yesterday that Andre Villas-Boas gave up waiting for him and walked down the tunnel with the rest of his victorious team, leaving his match-winner to come back in his own time.[LNB]DAILY EXPRESS: Arsene Wenger accused Fulham of getting Johan Djourou sent off after his Arsenal side lost to a stoppage-time Bobby Zamora goal. [LNB]Also: Joey Barton accused Bradley Johnson of cheating to get him sent off as Queens Park Rangers' poor run continued with a 2-1 home defeat against Norwich.[LNB]DAILY STAR: Chelsea's match-winner Frank Lampard admitted he was lucky not to get sent off at Wolves. [LNB]Also: Arsene Wenger last night astonishingly accused Fulham players of getting Arsenal defender Johan Djourou sent off. [LNB] Lucky boy: Lampard has conceded he was lucky to not be sent off against Wolves[LNB] We've been conned! Wenger accuses Fulham over red card as Zamora hits winnerBarton to face FA rap after claiming officials were 'conned' into sending him offStrauss admits corruption fears as England fly out to Dubai for Pakistan series[LNB]  Share this article: FacebookTwitterGoogle+MessengerLinkedInDigg itNewsvineFarkNowpublicRedditPrint articleEmail article Add your commentsComments (0)No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts,or debate this issue live on our message boards.[LNB]Add your commentName:Town & Country:Your name and location will appear next to your comment.You have 1000 characters left.Libellous and abusive comments are not allowed. 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