Papers: Liverpool owners' warning, Diego Maradona for Blackburn, Carlos Tevez warned

14 December 2010 08:07
DAILY MAILPark Ji-sung conjured up a brilliant improvised header to send Manchester United to the top of the Barclays Premier League last night. Also: John W Henry last night branded Liverpool's results this season 'unacceptable' - hours after Roy Hodgson read the riot act to his inconsistent squad.[LNB]DAILY MIRRORBlackburn Rovers want Diego Maradona to replace Sam Allardyce. Also: Park Ji-sung sent Manchester United storming back to the top of the Premier League last night... Florent Malouda admitted the Chelsea dressing room was destabilised by the sacking of Ray Wilkins.[LNB] Yellow peril: Arsenal players go off at half time with the game slipping away from them last night[LNB]DAILY EXPRESSBlackburn players were left feeling 'devastated' and 'numb' after the club's new owners yesterday sacked manager Sam Allardyce. Also: Manchester City have warned Carlos Tevez they will sue him for £35million if he walks out on his contract.[LNB]THE TIMESSam Allardyce was 'shocked and disappointed' after being dismissed as manager of Blackburn Rovers because of a disagreement with the club's new owner over transfer policy. Also: Roberto Mancini, the Manchester City manager, may strip Carlos Tevez of the captaincy as the Argentina striker prepares to return to the club this morning for the first time since requesting a transfer.[LNB]THE INDEPENDENT Manchester United knocked Arsenal off the top of the Premier League last night with a 1-0 win over their title rivals thanks to Park Ji-sung's first-half goal. Also: Frank Lampard has followed up his return to action after a three-month absence by predicting that Chelsea will retain the Premier League title if they reproduce the spirit shown in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Tottenham.[LNB]Gamble: Wilkinson is staying on at Toulon[LNB]DAILY STARManchester City will sue Carlos Tevez if he refuses to honour his contract at Eastlands. Also: Manuel Almunia's hopes of breaking back in to the the Arsenal team hit another setback yesterday. The Spanish keeper suffered a twisted ankle in training as he landed awkwardly in an aerial challenge... Wigan boss Roberto Martinez fears Tom Cleverley could have played his last game for the club.[LNB]THE SUNBlackburn stars reacted furiously to Sam Allardyce's axe. Also: Manchester City have threatened to sue wantaway striker Carlos Tevez if he quits football... Park Ji-sung headed on-song Manchester United back to the top of the Premier League.[LNB]DAILY TELEGRAPHLiverpool owners Tom Werner and John W Henry have offered manager Roy Hodgson their qualified support but warned that results must improve. Also: Michael Beer introduced himself to his team-mates, including captain Ricky Ponting, yesterday as Australia welcomed a cricketer who cannot quite believe he has arrived in an Ashes series.[LNB]THE GUARDIANJonny Wilkinson is set to risk a premature end to his England career by signing a new contract with Toulon which will keep him in the south of France until 2012. Also: There is a groundswell of opinion moving Amir Khan into the tricky arms of Floyd Mayweather, possibly in Las Vegas in July, the second slot reserved for the Bolton fighter next year by his American agents, Golden Boy promotions.[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Amir Khan, Sam Allardyce, Frank Lampard, Ricky Ponting, Carlos Tevez, Park Ji-sung, Floyd Mayweather, Roy Hodgson, Diego Maradona, Roberto Mancini, Jonny Wilkinson, Roberto Martinez Places: Liverpool, Manchester, Las Vegas, Argentina, France, Australia, United Kingdom

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