WHAT THE PAPERS SAY Wednesday 17 August: Theo Walcott eases pressure on Arsenal with Udinese winner

17 August 2011 06:44
DAILY MAIL: Theo Walcott produced something for Arsenal to smile about last night but Arsene Wenger was left fuming as he landed in another UEFA storm.[LNB]Hacked off! Wenger phone row spoils a winning night for Theo[LNB]Also: Samir Nasri last night confirmed he is close to following Cesc Fabregas out of Arsenal and said he will do so with a sense of 'anger and bitterness'.[LNB]THE SUN: Arsene Wenger could be in more hot water after UEFA chiefs phoned him in the second half to stop him defying a touchline ban.[LNB] Back on top: Theo Walcott celebrates scoring Arsenal's winner[LNB]Also: Wesley Sneijder will slash his pay demand to make sure the Manchester United deal goes through.[LNB]THE MIRROR: Samir Nasri has admitted he is on the brink of leaving Arsenal after claiming his transfer saga has left him "bitter and angry".[LNB]Also: Arsene Wenger savoured a precious victory for Arsenal after a nervous night in north London.[LNB]DAILY EXPRESS: Samir Nasri last night issued a bitter farewell to Arsenal as he prepared to complete a ?22million move to Manchester City. [LNB]Also: England manager Martin Johnson has launched a robust defence of his team after their fiercely criticised performance in Wales.[LNB] No go: Raul will not be joining Blackburn[LNB]DAILY STAR: Theo Walcott helped left some of the gloom surrounding Arsenal last night. [LNB]Also: Raul has told Blackburn: "I don't want to move to Ewood Park".[LNB]THE TIMES: Arsenal eased some of the pressure that has built up around the club last night by claiming a hard-fought 1-0 win over Udinese at the Emirates Stadium in their Champions League play-off first leg. [LNB]Also: Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a fresh offer for Scott Parker, the West Ham United captain, as they close in on a move for Emmanuel Adebayor.[LNB]THE INDEPENDENT: The Glazer family are considering the sale of up to 30 per cent of Manchester United to raise ?600m which they may reinvest in the club or use to pay off the huge debts they incurred in buying it. [LNB]Also: Samir Nasri moved closer to leaving Arsenal yesterday with comments on what the club believe to be his personal Facebook page announcing that he will "certainly leave very soon", and will do so with "bitterness and anger" in his heart.[LNB]THE GUARDIAN:  In a time of injuries and the loss of Cesc Fabregas, Arsenal's prospects of advancing from this qualifier to the Champions League look quite good.[LNB]Also: Martin Johnson is refusing to panic about England's state of Rugby World Cup readiness, saying there is nothing badly wrong with his team's midfield balance and that they can still worry the best sides.[LNB]DAILY TELEGRAPH: This was a nervy night for Arsenal and they can expect another one next week in a tough town once ruled by Attila the Hun.[LNB]Also: Samir Nasri delivered another angry parting shot at Arsenal fans on Tuesday as his ?23 million move to Manchester City inched towards its conclusion.[LNB] [LNB]

Source: Daily_Mail