Comment & analysis round-up

Quote of the day: “He is in the middle of an argument so then he tells me to keep on warming up and treats me like a dog. So, when he spoke to me in that tone of voice I said ‘No I’m not going out’. I was willing to play but the coach was in such a foul mood because he had that argument with Dzeko. He started on me as well, started swearing at me. That was because I was calm. Mancini said some horrible things to me. I told Man City, ‘I’m a Man City employee, you have to take care of me’. Mancini lied about me and the Man City directors knew it. They looked after Mancini. I wanted Man City to tell the truth to the fans.” – Carlos Tevez.

Video of the Carlos Tevez interview is here.

Runner-up: “The problem with Arsenal is one day they play amazing football and then they play really badly. In the end they don’t have balance. They either play unbelievable football or they don’t know what they’re doing. It comes down to inexperience. Arsenal don’t know what you have to do to win titles — they’re always close but they break down. All their players are young, of course they’re hungry but they don’t know how to get this target. Without the experience it’s difficult — to take the last step, experience is what you need. To win the league or to reach the semi-final or final of the Champions League you need experience. There’s always something missing at Arsenal. That bit is the experience — we have so much of that at Milan and I think that’s what they need.” – Kevin Prince Boateng.

Today’s top stories

New AVB crisis

Chelsea players in Andre sack shocker (Pat Sheehan, The Sun) “Chelsea players do not care if manager Andre Villas-Boas is sacked. SunSport has learned that support in the camp for the beleaguered Portuguese boss is dwindling so fast players are not bothered either way. Fans turned on AVB, 34, during Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Everton — and now even his own players are largely indifferent as to whether AVB stays or not.”

Hiddink on alert as Blues players slam AVB tactics (Neil Ashton, Daily Mail)

Chelsea players argue with angry AVB (John Cross, Daily Mirror)

Patience may not be a virtue this time, Roman – Andre Villas-Boas looks all at sea (James Lawton, Independent)

Carlos Tevez

Manager happy to forgive but striker is still embittered (Ian Herbert, Independent)

Carlos Tevez says Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini ‘treated him like a dog’ (Mark Ogden, Daily Telegraph)

Ryan Giggs on playing 1,000 games

Manchester United’s Ryan Giggs aims to stay at top table and is hungry for more silverware as milestone looms (Mark Ogden Daily Telegraph) Giggs on City: “They are our local rivals and have never really competed with us until this season, so it has added a different dynamic to it. It’s good that different teams are challenging for the league, but it will only be good for us if we beat them. It’s as simple as that.”

Mick McCarthy out at Wolves

Wolves want Steve Bruce to rescue their season on a 13-match deal (Graeme Bryce, The Sun)

Axed McCarthy to be offered vacant Leeds managerial post (Matt Barlow, Daily Mail)

I feel sick for Mick… now I fear AVB is next (Ian Wright, The Sun)

The Luis Suarez chatter continues 

To tackle racism, we must tackle ignorance (John Barnes, The Times via The Anfield Wrap) “As football finds itself at the heart of arguments about handshakes and insults, let’s use it to make real progress. There is a positive change between the generations and we can speed that up by destroying some basic myths about colour, race and superiority.”

Liverpool owners flying in early to crack whip over Suarez PR disaster (David Maddock, Daily Mirror)

Don’t preach, try to teach… make racists Kop a lesson (Martin Samuel, Daily Mail)

Liverpool’s American owners have decisively clipped Kenny Dalglish’s wings at Anfield (Paul Hayward, Daily Telegraph)

Rangers head for administration

Rangers headed towards this debacle on the back of vanity and delusion (Kevin McCarra, Guardian)

Rangers’ humiliation will be savoured by Celtic supporters but they must be careful what they wish for (Roddy Forsyth, Daily Telegraph)

European round-up

Rafa Honigstein profiles Borussia Monchengladbach boss Lucien Favre and Sid Lowe fears the La Liga title race is all over.

Gossip

Hazard tells friends he’s heading to Spurs despite fears over £35m price tag (Daily Mail)

Manchester City are eyeing up Atletico Bilbao’s central defender Javi Martinez (Sun)

Comment & analysis round-up

Quote of the day: “He told us beforehand he would. He was wrong to mislead us and wrong not to offer his hand to Evra. We are extremely disappointed with Luis Suarez. He has not only let himself down but also Kenny Dalglish, his team-mates and the club. It has been made absolutely clear to Suarez that his behaviour was not acceptable. He has now apologised. However, all of us have a duty to behave in a responsible manner. We hope that he now understands what is expected of anyone representing Liverpool Football Club.” – Liverpool Managing Director Ian Ayre.

Runner-up: “Age does not matter. No. Look at Paul Scholes. Let’s be honest, you would love to have him at the European Championships. He’s that good. He plays like the Spaniards, like Xavi, or Iniesta — he does not give the ball away. Frank is still a top player. You write him off at your peril. Stevie Gerrard is still a top class player. We have got some good men in our midfield. You need characters like that in your side if you are going to win anything. And that’s what players like Scott Parker are as well… I felt in South Africa was the best chance we had had since 1966 to win the World Cup. That was my honest opinion. I really could see us winning it. I thought it was a fantastic squad of players. But we were disappointing. Yet there’s good players in England for sure, good young players. It’s not fair for me to even think about it. I know I am going to get these questions all the time until something is decided. But if anything ever comes, then it’s a different game. But at the moment there’s nothing happening.” – Harry Redknapp.

Thierry Henry: “Will I be emotional? When it comes to Arsenal I am always emotional. It was an amazing feeling on Saturday. When I was warming up the fans started clapping. Where does this goal rank? Of course, some are more special than others. I was just at the end of a great cross but it was me, it was the last minute and it is a great story. But the most important thing are the three points and we can go forward now, with me in the team or not. It was so special for me — to be able to celebrate with all the Arsenal fans, who had come such a long way — it really was magical. But now we look ahead to Milan. It’s never easy to win away in the Champions League and all we want is to get some momentum. I’m sure the lads want to go all the way.”

Today’s top stories

Luis Suarez heading for the Liverpool exit

Suarez lies could lead the way to Liverpool exit (David Maddock, Daily Mirror) Luis Suarez is heading for the Anfield exit after lying to his manager and undermining the club. Not even his belated apology for betraying Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish looks likely to stop the club’s owners from offloading him in the summer. Suarez was condemned yesterday by Dalglish and managing director Ian Ayre, who insisted he has let down the club, the manager and his team-mates for refusing to shake the hand of Manchester United’s Patrice Evra on Saturday.”

Luis Suárez future at Anfield in doubt as Liverpool owners step in to try and restore order (Chris Bascombe, Daily Telegraph)

Luis Suarez stupidity has wounded Kenny Dalglish but healing process is now beginning (Alan Hansen, Daily Telegraph) 

Why did it take so long for Kop to realise Suarez is a dodgy piece of work? (Steven Howard, The Sun)

Liverpool apologies seek to quell ugly echoes of Luis Suárez affair (Richard Williams, Guardian)

Luis Suárez must show Liverpool he is worth the trouble of keeping him (Andy Hunter, Guardian)

Apology is a good start, but there’s plenty more to do (Sam Wallace, Independent)

It’s just too late Kenny, you’ve left a stain on your club (Ian Ladyman, Daily Mail)

Evra suffered sick chants aged 17 (Charlie Wyett, The Sun)

Manchester United 2 – Liverpool 1

Utd ‘spit’ row sparked bust-up (Neil Custis, The Sun) “Manchester United’s tunnel bust-up with Liverpool on Saturday was sparked by a spitting storm. United keeper David De Gea was spat at as he walked to the Old Trafford dressing room at half-time. Players from both sides had to be parted by stewards as the explosive confrontation threatened to escalate into a full-on brawl.”

Manchester United’s old guard too slick for over-defensive Liverpool (David Pleat, Guardian) 

A sorry affair at Old Trafford (Jamie Redknapp, Daily Mail)

Managers must come together to drag game back from brink (James Lawton, Independent)

Redknapp for England

Harry jets out while Capello gets offer from rich Russians (Alan Nixon, Daily Mirror)

Harry’s the man but he can’t work miracles (Martin Samuel, Daily Mail)

More problems for AVB at Chelsea

Chelsea players furious after AVB cancels day off for Goodison losers (Neil Ashton, Daily Mail) “Andre Villas-Boas cancelled Chelsea’s day off and ordered his underperforming superstars in for training on Sunday. The furious Stamford Bridge manager told his players on the plane back from Merseyside that their scheduled break was cancelled and told them to report to Cobham at 10am. Villas-Boas admitted the 2-0 defeat at Everton was Chelsea’s worst of the season. And he is under massive pressure with owner Roman Abramovich believing the players are no longer responding to their Portuguese coach.”

Zambia win the African Cup of Nations

Zambia gain redemption to stun Ivory Coast in Africa Cup of Nations (Jonathan Wilson, Guardian) “Stopila Sunzu began Sunday as an unheralded centre-back for the Congolese side TP Mazembe. He ended it as the unlikely hero of one of the greatest stories of redemption football has ever known. As Kalusha Bwalya, the greatest Zambian footballer of all time, was engulfed by the Zambia players after their victory in a penalty shoot-out, there were tears of joy but also tears born of the knowledge that this should have been his team-mates celebrating with him. Herve Renard, the Zambia coach, had spoken of destiny in this most emotional of triumphs and Zambia played as though they believed it.”

Comment & analysis round-up

Quote of the day: “I couldn’t believe it. I just couldn’t believe it. I had a chat with Patrice this morning and he said, ‘I’m going to shake his hand — I have nothing to be ashamed of, I want to keep my dignity’ and then Suarez refuses. He’s a disgrace to Liverpool Football Club. Some players should not be allowed to play for Liverpool again. With the history that club’s got and in a situation like today, he could have caused a riot. I was really disappointed in that guy. That was terrible what he did. It created a tension — the referee didn’t know what to do about it, it caught him off guard. It was a terrible start to the game and a terrible atmosphere it created.” – Sir Alex Ferguson.

Runner-up: “After seeing what I saw I decided not to shake his hand. He’s not got the respect that he needs to have in these situations and acknowledge he’s made a mistake and say sorry. I lost all respect for the guy after that. It could have been resolved today, maybe, between the two people who are involved. After this, it’s not great. It’s disappointing. I expected more from the other guy but it wasn’t to be.” – Rio Ferdinand.

Harry Redknapp: “They’ve been great to me since I’ve been here, the fans, I’ve enjoyed every minute at Tottenham. It’s gone well for me here and I think we all appreciate each other. Things are going well, we’ve just got to keep focusing on the next game. We’ve got some great games to come. If it ever happened and I got the offer you’d have to consider that, but at the moment I’m just focusing purely on Tottenham. I’m not going to leave them in the lurch. Everyone’s been great to me, it’s going well here and we’ve just got to keep going.”

Wayne Rooney :”For everyone asking I would love to be England captain. But that’s up to (the) new manager to decide. Gerrard is (the) perfect choice for me.”

Thierry Henry: ”You can never say never. I felt just like a kid who scores his first goal for the team he loves. If Arsenal need some help one day I will be around.”

Top stories

The Luis Suarrez-Patrice Evra non-handshake and aftermath

Liverpool’s Kenny Dalglish plays dumb to leave his dignity in tatters (Daniel Taylor, Observer) “Outraged by everything and ashamed of nothing, Kenny Dalglish’s response over Luis Suárez sums up the paranoia enveloping Liverpool.”

Dalglish is reduced to a scowling, sneering bar-room bully (Patrick Collins, Mail on Sunday)

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is walking alone in standing by Luis Suarez (Henry Winter, Sunday Telegraph)

Luis Suarez’s failure to accept Patrice Evra’s hand undermines Liverpool’s unwavering support of him (Jim White, Sunday Telegraph)

Petulant Suarez is quite simply damaging Liverpool (Gary Neville, Mail on Sunday)

Suarez destroys club’s attempts to restore name (Ian Herbert, Independent on Sunday)

Harry Redknapp for England

Redknapp will see out the season with Spurs (Bob Cass, Mail on Sunday)

Harry Redknapp will lead England into the Euro 2012 Finals this summer (Paul Smith, Sunday Mirror)

Old-school charm and new-school nous make Harry Redknapp England’s No1 (David James, Observer)

Choose Harry, then give the next English batch a chance (Ian Holloway, Independent on Sunday)

If Harry can’t get England out of jail, we may as well throw away the key (James Corrigan, Independent on Sunday)

England are in rude health following the departure of failed manager Fabio Capello (Henry Winter, Sunday Telegraph)

England MUST get it right now for the next 10 years (Gary Neville, Mail on Sunday)

Gossip

Carlos Tevez heading back to Manchester to help City’s title charge (Steve Bates, People) “Carlos Tevez is heading back to Manchester on Tuesday – and a sensational return to City’s title charge. A peace pact has been brokered between striker Tevez and City boss Roberto Mancini and the Argentinian is now due to fly back from Buenos Aires on Tuesday to play a part in City’s title tilt.”

Jurgen Klinsmann wants to succeed Harry Redknapp at Tottenham (Steve Stammers, Sunday Mirror)

Real Madrid and Barcelona to duel for Gareth Bale’s services (Duncan Castles, The National)

Sunday Special

Said & Done (David Hills, Observer) Jack Warner, Harry Redknapp and Gigi Becali all feature.

Quote of the Day : “I was thinking things that were scary. It was an horrendous period, but it has made me stronger. Nothing could compare with that. Once you’ve been through that there is nothing worse. It made her ill, slaughtered her.  She’s not a tough lady. I wouldn’t let her come to court. It would have killed her, without a doubt.” – Harry Redknapp on his court trial and the toll it took on his wife.

Runner-up:  “I think there must be a new rule set out, from two-footed tackles, now we have to set a new rule for a player standing out his leg on purpose against a defender, and clipping the defender on purpose to fall to win a penalty.”  - Andre Villas-Boas on the need for new penalty rule.

Today’s Overview: The last of the ‘Arrivederci’s’‘ are bade to the vanishing Don Fabio, while there is continued opinion on Harry Redknapp’s suitability for the vacant position. Elsewhere, James Lawton addresses the skeletons-in-the-closet controversy surrounding Stuart Pearce.

Capello out. Redknapp in?

Barney Ronay puts his quill to the vacant England manager’s position, applying a caveat to the ‘Arry bandwagon.

James Lawton addresses the skeletons in Pearce’s closet, arguing the case that it is simply unfair to drag up such an ancient incident.

Chris McGrath bids a satirical Arrivederci to Don Fabio in a tongue-in-cheek cultural guide to England.

Man United V Liverpool

Roddy Forsyth traces the 30 year toxic rivalry between Daglish and Ferguson

The MON Factor

Luke Edwards asks the question : ”How does Martin O’ Neill do it?’‘ in an article outlining the keys to O’Neill’s early success at Sunderland.

The Interviews:

Paul Hayward has an interview with Carlo Ancelotti, on life at PSG and his acrimonious departure from Chelsea.

He may have had a dodgy start between the sticks at Bolton, but Bogdan is gradually settling into life in English football, as he explains to Ian Herbert.

Comment & analysis round-up

Quote of the day: “As far as the situation with Capello is concerned, what we heard initially was about Terry. This is what the English FA was saying. But of course, this is not the real reason. It is clear the FA was looking to fire him. They wanted an excuse to do that. They weren’t happy with his performance. Any coach who doesn’t perform at the level expected, especially at the World Cup, is one whom they immediately look to replace. They had been looking to replace him for a long time, and Terry came at exactly the right time. It all comes down to Capello not performing to their expectations. The English FA can say whatever they want, but they will not fool me. I know exactly why Fabio Capello was fired, and it has nothing to do with John Terry.” – Diego Maradona.

Runner-up: “It was a court decision in the end. We had our preference, of course, but I’m not sure if that preference made an impact on the court’s decision to delay the case. Whatever the consequences of events that ran after, we had nothing to do with it. It shows maybe a lack of communication between both parties. Whenever I speak, because I represent the club, I need authorisation. And I’m not sure that was the case in the unfortunate chain of events that led to the parties being in disagreement regarding what was said [by Capello] to Italian TV. But I prefer to focus on Capello, the manager, and the big loss for the national team, which I hope can be recovered by finding the adequate person for the job. It surprised me, for sure. First, it will be very, very difficult for the FA to find a manager with Fabio’s CV because it is one of the best in the world. He has been a successful manager with most of the clubs he has managed. He had a spectacular qualification for Euro 2012 and it comes to an end before the tournament, which I think is hard to take for the English national team. All I can say is it’s a surprise for England to lose such a successful figure in world football.” – Andre Villas-Boas.

Today’s top stories

£10m for Harry Redknapp but will it be just for the Euros?

The FA have not ruled out Harry Redknapp becoming England manager just for Euro 2012 — then letting him return to Tottenham. (Shaun Custis, The Sun)

£10m Harry fee – that’s what it will cost to prise manager from the Lane (Neil Ashton, Daily Mail)

Spurs to charge FA £5m for Redknapp (John Cross, Daily Mirror)

Harry Redknapp ready to say yes to England job on temporary basis for Euro 2012 (Henry Winter, Daily Telegraph)

In case the FA hadn’t heard, the English press wants Harry Redknapp in as England boss

My family has gone from one storm to another… but I prefer this one (Jamie Redknapp, Daily Mail) “I don’t want this to sound selfish, but whatever my dad ends up doing, he has to do what is best for him. I’m sorry if that sounds harsh, it’s not meant to, but, after what he has been through for the last five years, it has to be his choice.”

Appoint Harry long-term or not at all (Steven Howard, The Sun)

An England manager’s essential quality: be different from the last one (Chris Taylor, Guardian)

Harry Redknapp the logical choice as England seesaw tilts once again (Richard Williams, Guardian)

My friend Harry Redknapp is an exceptional manager (Milan Mandaric, Guardian)

How the FA can win with Harry’s game (Martin Hardy, The Independent)

Jermain Defoe on the magic of Redknapp (Darren Lewis, Daily Mirror)

Redknapp will be a great England boss, but not before he leaves Spurs with a top, top parting gift (Robbie Savage, Daily Mirror)

The dissenting voices

I’m worried players back Harry (Roy Keane, The Sun) “No matter who England appoint as manager, I can’t see them winning Euro 2012.”

Why so few English candidates? (Ian Wright, The Sun)

No manager, no captain and best player is banned… but at least FA’s flights are booked (Martin Samuel, Daily Mail)

It’s so simple, all England have to do is recruit a manager, go to Poland and achieve success (Jim White, Daily Telegraph)

Don Fabio linked with Chelsea

Chelsea want Fabio Capello (Rob Beasley, The Sun) “Fabio Capello last night emerged as a shock contender to replace Andre Villas-Boas at Chelsea. The Italian’s resignation as England manager has immediately cranked up the pressure on the beleaguered AVB.”

Beasley, recently at the centre of the Harry Redknapp tax evasion case, is known to have good contacts at Chelsea but this does seem a little far fetched.

Blame for this awful mess lies squarely with Capello (James Lawton, Independent) 

Capello gagged by worried FA (John Cross, Daily Mirror)

A new England “race storm”

England in race storm No2 (Shaun Custis, The Sun) “The England football team was plunged into a new racism storm last night after Stuart Pearce was named as caretaker manager following Fabio Capello’s resignation. Pearce, 49, had to apologise to black star Paul Ince for allegedly racially abusing him when both were players.”

Pretty spurious stuff this from The Sun – dredging up an incident from 1994. An excellent example of how the press undermine the England team on a regular basis.

After a week from hell, race row is the final sucker-punch (Sam Wallace, Independent)

Stuart Pearce needs to clear the air after allegations of racist abuse towards Paul Ince emerge (Paul Hayward, Daily Telegraph)

Gossip

Real Madrid to open the bidding at £30m for in-demand Arsenal captain Van Persie (Daily Mail) The Mail copy Marca’s front page from Thursday.

Comment & analysis round-up

Quote of the day: “Gutted capello has quit. Good guy and top coach. Got to be english to replace him. Harry redknapp for me.” – Wayne Rooney.

Runner-up: “Wayne should keep his nose out of it. He didn’t do enough on the pitch when Capello was manager. Wayne should concentrate on being a player and not on who he wants as England manager.” – Roy Keane.

Jack Wilshere: “Shocked about news on Fabio Capello…gutted to be honest, gave me my 1st cap and believed in me! Thank you Mr Capello! GreatManager.”

Martin O’Neill: “If there is anyone to succeed Fabio Capello, Harry Redknapp has earned that right and he will be the next England manager. It is terribly disappointing. Fabio Capello has earned the right — having taken the team to the Euros — to go the whole distance and it is really disappointing. He is not only a fantastic manager but earned that opportunity and if it is because of the John Terry incident that is very, very sad indeed.”

The headlines: Arryvederci (Sun & Mirror), Harry walks, Fabio Runs (Times) & Harry Free as Fabio Flees (Star). (Picture special)

Latest news on Fabio Capello, Harry Redknapp & the England manager’s position

We want Harry (Shaun Custis, The Sun) As if Redknapp wasn’t already the clear front runner, The Sun call for the Spurs boss to take over at England on their front and back page this Thursday morning.

Redknapp will be offered England job – but must accept the FA’s coaching team (John Cross, Daily Mirror)

Gareth Southgate and Trevor Brooking are being considered as emergency England managers. (Andrew Dillon, The Sun)

The English press bashes the man formerly known as Don Fabio

Fabio Capello leaves England with few regrets on either side (Richard Williams, Guardian) “The Italian’s handling of the John Terry situation shows that he never really understood the way English football works”

Good riddance (Steven Howard, The Sun)

I backed Fab over JT but quitting on us is unforgivable (Terry Venables, The Sun)

Time for the FA to explain how £50m has been wasted on two foreign managers (Paul Hayward, Daily Telegraph)

Fabio Capello: a bullying autocrat whose invincible aura faded (Kevin McCarra, Guardian)

It’s a pathetic waste for Fabio to quit over Terry (Sam Wallace, Independent)

Part-time Redknapp will be better as England boss than full-time Capello (Mark Lawrenson, Daily Mirror)

Will Harry Redknapp take over as England boss?

What if Harry sees the carnage on Wembley Way and runs a mile? (Martin Samuel, Daily Mail) “Tears will be shed, however, if the obvious candidate for the job — Harry Redknapp — takes one look at the wreckage along Wembley Way and runs a mile.
And why would Redknapp embrace this chaos? Why would he, given his recent circumstances, regard the FA as suitable employers? This is a man who has just endured a five-year investigation, culminating in a very public trial for tax evasion. Acquitted on all charges, he stood on the steps of Southwark Crown Court and paid generous tribute to the executive staff of Tottenham Hotspur.”

Will Harry Redknapp be able to turn down England manager’s job? (David Hytner, Guardian)

Spurs chairman Levy won’t let the FA take Redknapp without a fight (Sami Mokbel, Daily Mail)

Harry Redknapp would remove fear factor if he succeeds Fabio Capello as England manager (Henry Winter, Daily Telegraph)

Harry Redknapp walks free and into arms of eager FA (Daniel Taylor, Guardian)

After court case, Harry will find England job a pleasure (James Lawton, Independent)

Fabio Capello’s replacement should leave both John Terry and Rio Ferdinand out of England’s Euro 2012 squad (Alan Smith, Daily Telegraph)

Who are the richest clubs in the world?

Not the best day for Deloitte to roll out their annual list…

Manchester Unted are falling further behind Real Madrid and Barcelona in football’s Money League. (Dan King, The Sun)

Spurs overtake City in money league but have ground for concerns (Robin Scott-Elliot, Independent)

Comment & analysis round-up

Quote of the day: “I was not depressed at all. I knew what I did and there is a kind of football law that says ‘what happens on the pitch, stays on the pitch and that’s the end of the story’. I know against Man United it is going to be tense because I’m going to face Evra. But I’m used to having fans whistle at me. I hope nothing unusual happens. I’ll have to forget what happened for that moment. I do know Man United fans are going to try to make me feel uncomfortable. But I have to tell them — they are going to spur me on if they whistle at me.” – Luis Suarez.

Runner-up: “I don’t understand at all where it’s coming from, to be honest with you, I don’t understand it at all. This is a moment where we have to take stock and we should do something about it if it’s surfacing again, and be really hard and firm on any form or shape of racism. There have been a couple of examples recently which is not good. In 2012, you can’t believe it. It was obvious maybe 20 years ago and the improvements have been for everyone to see. I have had some fantastic black players, absolutely magnificent black players, and with every one of them I have enjoyed my working relationship with them. But this is a moment where we have to take stock. I think we should do something about it if it’s surfacing again, and be really hard and firm on any form or shape of racism.” – Sir Alex Ferguson.

Top stories

Should Evra shake Suarez’s hand?

Evra ‘to be asked to shake Suarez’s hand’ (David Maddock, Daily Mirror) Patrice Evra will be asked to shake hands with Luis Suarez when the pair come face to face on Saturday.

Why Dalglish’s stance on Suarez is dangerous, disingenuous and irresponsible (Ollie Holt, Daily Mirror)

Cool heads are needed – yet Dalglish still fuels the fires (James Lawton, Independent)

Manchester United fans ready to ratchet up the abuse for Luis Suarez and Liverpool (Jim White, Daily Telegraph)

Fabio Capello on the brink

Capello on the brink! Furious FA insist Fabio backs down over Terry row (Matt Lawton & Charles Sale) “Fabio Capello will on Wednesday meet Football Association chairman David Bernstein for showdown talks that will determine if he remains England manager. Capello will be asked to explain why he committed a serious breach of FA protocol in his explosive  Italian television interview on Sunday. The FA were completely unaware of the fact that Capello intended to criticise their board decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy over his forthcoming racist abuse trial.”

FA to warn Fabio: Shut it or get out (Shaun Custis, The Sun)

Fabio Capello increasingly isolated in row with FA over John Terry (Daniel Taylor, Guardian)

So, what do you get for your £24m? Confusion… and not much else (Matt Barlow, Daily Mail) 

Scott Parker and Steven Gerrard raise stakes in battle to lead England (Andy Hunter, Guardian)

Rio Ferdinand refuses to be forced out of England’s Euro 2012 plans by on going race case involving John Terry (Jeremy Wilson, Daily Telegraph)

John Terry is subbed by Umbro (Nick Parker, The Sun) 

AVB receives another visit

Chelsea owner Roman marches in to tell Villas-Boas: Sort it out! (Neil Ashton, Daily Mail) “Chelsea’s manager Andre Villas-Boas has been ordered to improve results after holding a second round of talks in four days with Roman Abramovich over his future on Tuesday.”

It’s never much fun when the Chuckle Brothers turn up (Martin Samuel, Daily Mail) Samuel feels the writing may well be on the wall for AVB.

The Harry Redknapp trial

Jurors’ deliberations to continue in Redknapp trial (Independent, Sam Wallace) Tottenham manager back in court for 13th day as jury yet to return a verdict in tax case.

Gossip

Arsenal eye Sturridge as Chelsea star grows weary of wide role (Sami Mokbel, Daily Mail)

How Arsenal can help Barca buy Bale (John Cross, Daily Mirror) An eye catching title with absolutely no explanation – tremendously shoddy work in the Mirror.

Manchester City could be ready to rival neighbours United for Benfica forward Nicolas Gaitan (John Cross, Daily Mirror)

Liverpool are keen on Barcelona’s Seydou Keita (The Sun)

Argentina names top flight after General Belgrano

Argentina names top football league after ship sunk in Falklands war (Rory Carroll, Guardian) “Nobody ever thought the General Belgrano would give Argentinians reason to cheer but that’s because nobody, until now, thought to name the nation’s football league after the sunken ship.”

Comment & analysis round-up

Quote of the day: “If ref sees that kick from Suarez and books him for it, should be red” – Wayne Rooney on the Luis Suarez challenge on Scott Parker.

Runner-up: “Who said that? Why don’t you tweet Wayne back and give him your answer. I don’t have a view on what they have tweeted, especially when I have not seen it. If [Gary] Neville or Wayne [Rooney] were standing there and asked me the question, I could answer them. I don’t think you can speak for either Gary or Wayne so unless they want to ask me the question, I will just plead the fifth amendment.” – Kenny Dalglish.

Today’s top stories

Liverpool 0 – Spurs 0: Suarez’s kick was serious foul play… he should have seen red (Graham Poll, Daily Mail) the former referee says Suarez should be suspended for another three games after the volley on Scott Parker.

Liverpool fail to break down resolute Tottenham as Luis Suárez returns from ban (Henry Winter, Daily Telegraph)

Luis Suárez returns for Liverpool but Dalglish starts with Andy Carroll (Andy Hunter, Guardian)

Tottenham lose their attacking rhythm with Harry Redknapp absent (Kevin McCarra, Guardian)

Fabio Capello: Furious Capello ready to quit England NOW (John Cross, Daily Mirror) “Furious Fabio Capello is considering quitting as England boss. Capello is so frustrated with the Football Association over the John Terry fiasco that he could go even before the European Championship Finals. And Capello is also facing a dressing room backlash as his unerring support for Terry as captain has upset some players and is in danger of causing a serious rift.”

 Go now Fabio! I backed him when he lost games, but not now he’s lost the plot (Matt Lawton, Daily Mail)

A humiliation, a farce and a shambles – is there anyone who wants Capello to stay? (Martin Lipton, Daily Mirror)

Where’s the old Fabio, the one of safe hands and solid judgement? (James Lawton, Independent)

Capello has made the situation a lot worse by opening his mouth (Ian Wright, The Sun)

Fabio Capello’s loose talk over John Terry’s demotion could land him in hot water with FA (Paul Hayward, Daily Telegraph)

John Terry: Terry won’t turn his back on England despite losing the captaincy for a second time (Martin Samuel, Daily Mail) “John Terry has told Fabio Capello he will be available for the European Championship in the summer. The last hope of the Football Association, that Terry would choose to absent himself from the event, ending all controversy around his inclusion, evaporated at the weekend when Terry informed Capello that it was his intention to play for England this season, if selected.”

Harry Redknapp’s trial: Redknapp’s QC rounds on reporter (Sam Wallace, Independent) “Harry Redknapp’s defence counsel turned on the News of the World yesterday, describing the methods of the now-defunct tabloid and its former reporter Rob Beasley as ‘despicable’ and ‘repugnant’ in the Tottenham Hotspur manager’s trial for tax evasion.”

Gossip: Wenger: I like Hazard but I need to make a £20m profit EVERY season (John Cross, Daily Mirror)

Spurs join Arsenal in race for highly-rated Forest hot shot Lascelles (Daily Mail)

Berbatov set to seal new deal (Phil Thomas, The Sun)

Mario in hint at City stay (The Sun)

Guardian European round-up: Sid Lowe on the La Liga battle for a final Champions League spot, Rafa Honigstein on Hertha Berlin and Paolo Bandini on the Zlatan sending off.

Comment & analysis round-up

Quote of the day: “We have shown that spirit so many times over the years and this point could win us the League. At 3-0 down, a lot of teams would find it easy to let their heads drop and accept defeat but we carried on working hard and, thankfully, got something out of the game. We really had to dig in. Of course it’s two points lost, we understand that. But after being 3-0 down all the City players at home won’t have enjoyed watching the way we fought back and the spirit of our team. They know it will be a fight to the finish and we’ll be there at the end.” – Wayne Rooney.

Runner-up: “The FA’s decision does not find me in agreement. Absolutely not. I retained and I retain the belief that John Terry could have kept the captain’s armband. I spoke with the chairman and I told him I don’t think someone can be punished until it becomes official. It is going to be civil justice, not sports justice, to decide if John Terry committed that crime.” – Fabio Capello.

Sir Alex Ferguson: “They should’ve had a man (Cahill) sent off in the first half. Danny Welbeck’s clear through. I don’t blame Howard Webb — he needed help and he didn’t get it.”

Andre Villas-Boas: “The first one is an obvious penalty. The second is very, very dubious. I don’t know if Howard Webb had the correct angle. I’m not sure if he’s compensating for anything in the first half, but it was the wrong decision. We expect, in top games, top refs and, at the moment, it hasn’t been happening for us.”

Top articles of the day

Chelsea 3 – Manchester United 3: Alex loves spot of controversy (Steven Howard, The Sun)  Howard points out what many are saying this Monday morning, namely don’t write off Sir Alex Ferguson or Manchester United.

Manchester United’s David de Gea shows true worth in Spanish duel (Richard Williams, Guardian) United’s Spanish number 1 is hailed by Williams after some crucial saves late on.

David de Gea is transformed from a flapper at crosses to a flying saviour (Jim White, Daily Telegraph)

Inspirational Rooney keeps title dream alive (Sam Wallace, Independent) Plenty of praise for Rooney in the back pages this morning as his two penalties brought United back into the match.

Chelsea’s failure to nullify Wayne Rooney proved their undoing (David Pleat, Guardian)

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas takes the hit after his team fail to kill game against Manchester United (Paul Hayward, Daily Telegraph)

No defence for that! (Jamie Redknapp, Daily Mail) Redknapp is critical of AVB in his Mail column. “Two huge moments at 3-2 to Chelsea: a miss by Fernando Torres and the odd decision by Andre Villas-Boas to sub Daniel Sturridge. Patrice Evra, who had been booked and was being tormented by Sturridge, must have felt like throwing a street party. It also sent out a negative message to the rest of the Chelsea players that they should defend and close out the match. Would Fergie have made the same mistake? No.”

Roman’s big shock for AVB! Chelsea boss ‘shaken’ after showdown (Neil Ashton, Daily Mail) “Andre Villas-Boas is fighting to convince Roman Abramovich he is still the man for the Chelsea job  after an amazing showdown on Saturday.”

Fabio Capello takes a swipe at the FA: Fabio puts huge bomb under FA (Steven Howard, The Sun) The Sun columnist takes Capello’s comments on Italian TV on Sunday as another excuse to bash Don Fabio.

Capello must mend this dangerous divide or face his inevitable departure (Sam Wallace, Independent) “If the Football Association was a military command then they would surely have described Fabio Capello’s interview with the Italian broadcaster RAI yesterday as a case of one of their lead agents going rogue.”

Fabio Capello risks undermining England’s preparations for Euro 2012 (Dom Fifield, Guardian)

Weekend reviews: Players need to make referees’ lives easier, not harder! (Graham Poll, Daily Mail) the former referee looks at the raft of penalty decisions over the past couple of days.

Five things we learned from the Premier League this weekend (Gregg Roughley & Jacob Steinberg, Guardian) Orange balls, Swansea, Norwich and Stephen Warnock all come under discussion.

Johnson’s diving confession shows football morality has hit a new low (James Lawton, Independent)

The return of Luis Suarez: Luis Suárez must let his football do the talking when he returns for Liverpool against Tottenham (Alan Hansen, Daily Telegraph)

Suarez gets the shakes (Mark Irwin, The Sun) “Spurs players will have no problems shaking hands with Luis Suarez at Anfield this evening.”

Harry will dash from court to Anfield in private jet (Mike Walters, Daily Mirror)

Jose Mourinho: Why it’s just too special for Jose (Martin Samuel, Daily Mail) Samuel wonders why The Special One will be returning to Blighty this summer.

Gossip: City fear losing Toure to mega-rich Russians (Darren Lewis, Daily Mirror) Kolo Toure… not Yaya.