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What the back pages say: United offer 62.5m for Ribery, Barca striker Henry in injury 'mystery', W
Published : 05 May 2009 07:53:04Rss feed

DAILY MAIL Sir Alex Ferguson last night told his Manchester United players they are "only one kick away from Rome" as he prepared for tonight's titanic clash with Arsenal. We're on the brink says Fergie as he gambles on Rio Also: Guus Hiddink last night warned Chelsea's ageing squad that they will be playing for their futures at the club in tomorrow's Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona. Win now play later - Guus warns Chelsea stars to deliver the goods United here I come: Franck Ribery is set to quit Bayern Munich THE GUARDIAN Manchester United have made an offer of about £62.5million for the Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery as they close in on a deal that would shatter the world transfer record. Also: England's cricketers will go into tomorrow's first Test against the West Indies "under-prepared" according to their coach Andy Flower. Bresnan and Onions must fill Freddie's big shoes THE TIMES Sir Alex Ferguson has taken the unusual step of adding hype to an eagerly-awaited fixture by describing this evening's Champions League semi-final second leg as the biggest match between Manchester United and Arsenal. Also: Sami Hyypia will bring down the curtain on his 10-year career with Liverpoolnext month, but manager Rafa Benitez has left the door open for the defender to return to Anfield as a coach. Sami is Finnish-ed at Anfield - for now THE SUN Alan Shearer had a massive dressing-room bust-up with Joey Barton after Newcastle's 3-0 defeat at Liverpool. Shearer was steaming at the bad-boymidfielder for getting sent off for an ugly late lunge at Reds rival Xabi Alonso. Who in their right mind would sign Joey Barton? Also: John Higgins won a third world snooker title last night, beating Shaun Murphy 18-9. Wizard of Wishaw sweeps to third world crown DAILY STAR Sir Alex Ferguson says tonight's Champions League clash with Arsene Wenger is the biggest ever duel between the two managers. Also: John Carew scored his 14th goal of the season to keep Hull in the thick of the relegation scrap. Villa 1 Hull 0: Carew strikes to deepen gloom for Tigers THE INDEPENDENT Sir Alex Ferguson knows Arsenal will attack his side tonight in a way they didn't in the Champions League semi-final first leg six days ago. Also: Defender Sami Hyypia will join Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season on atwo-year deal. DAILY EXPRESS Ricky Hatton will not retire from boxing following his horrific second-round defeat by Manny Pacquiao at the weekend, but is planning instead to make a farewell appearance in the ring later this year in Manchester. JEFF POWELL: Heartbroken Hatton lost for words Also: Thierry Henry was at the centre of an injury mystery last night as Barcelonaprepared to fly to London to face Chelsea. DAILY MIRROR Arsene Wenger last night admitted winning the Champions League has become his obsession. Also: Sir Alex Ferguson has told his players that one goal will take them to the Champions League final. DAILY TELEGRAPH Suggestions that Joey Barton has played his last game for Newcastle after he was sent off in disgrace at Anfield were dismissed by his agent yesterday. Also: Munster flanker Alan Quinlan was cited yesterday for alleged inappropriate contact with the eyes of Leinster captain Leo Cullen during Saturday's Heineken Cup semi-final defeat. Croft in the wings as Quinlan faces Lions KO
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