BB Round-up – Man United eye Guaita, Liverpool move gazumped? Jermain Defoe feels his season starts now

Mixed fortunes for the English sides in the Champions League but Wenger and Ancelotti won’t mind one iota, as their passage to the knockout stages has been assured. Elsewhere Alan Pardew can seemingly expect a frosty reception should he take the reins at St James, while an Aston Villa director reportedly claimed that supporters were right to rage at Gerard Houllier.

In the papers this morning Jermain Defoe claims that his goals in midweek will kick-start his season; Carlos Tevez claims that City success will wind up Fergie, while Steven Gerrard will be given extra time to work on his fitness.

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Blatter attacks English ‘arrogance’ – Guardian

Pienaar coy on Everton future – Sky Sports

Pardew faces hate backlash – Sun

Fans right to rage at Houllier – director – Guardian

Defoe: My season has just started – Sun

Gerrard given extra time to prove fitness ahead of potential Reds return – Daily Mail

Manchester United inquire about Valencia keeper Vicente Guaita – IM Scouting

City success will wind up Fergie – Sun

Ferguson calls for end to sick chants – Guardian

Marseille optimistic over beating Liverpool in hunt for Fanni – IM Scouting

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