LONDON EVENING STANDARD
Tottenham and Liverpool are set to fight it out for Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen after it emerged the club are ready to sell their prize asset this summer.
Arsene Wenger insists he is not buckling under the pressure as Arsenal's season threatens to implode but cannot make the same assertion about his players.
West Ham's Joe Cole looks certain to miss out on a return to his former club, Chelsea, in 10 days' time.
West Ham midfielder Matthew Taylor is making a good recovery after being knocked unconscious at Stoke City last weekend.
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Ivorian defender Kolo Toure could yet win a new contract at Manchester City after a string of solid performances.
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko is close to sealing a move to Borussia Dortmund, according to a Germany football expert.
The businessman who led the attempted Red Knights takeover of United has revealed he hasn't given up hope of spearheading a buyout of the Glazer family.
Wayne Rooney's future at Manchester United is in increasing doubt after his Champions League snub.
LIVERPOOL ECHO
Brendan Rodgers says he has been delighted with the form shown by Lucas Leiva in recent weeks - but admits it could be next season before Liverpool see the Brazilian back to his very best.
Liverpool left-back Jose Enrique says top scorer Luis Suarez is as unstoppable in training as he is in the heat of Premier League battle.
NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE
Davide Santon has revealed that the never-say-die attitude instilled into himself and Samuel Eto'o by former manager Jose Mourinho still exists.
THE JOURNAL
Alan Pardew has admitted that Newcastle United are "the underdogs" ahead of Thursday night's Europa League tie with Anzhi Makhachkala in Moscow.
Sunderland have offered promising striker Mikaƫl Mandron a new one-year deal to keep him away from Premier League predators.
SUNDERLAND ECHO
Carlos Cuellar says he is fit, raring to go and awaiting the first-team call from Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill after putting his hamstring woes behind him.
Craig Gardner has backed Saturday's opponents QPR to emerge victorious in their battle to avoid the drop.
SOUTH WALES EVENING POST
Swansea City have opened talks over a permanent deal for Jonathan de Guzman - but parent-club Villarreal could demand 8 million euros for the Dutch international star.
Charlton Athletic are being linked with a loan move for Swansea City midfielder Mark Gower.
BIRMINGHAM MAIL
Paul Lambert says German football is setting the standard for the Premier League.
EXPRESS & STAR
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has revealed he has found it difficult to leave out some of the club's experienced stars in favour of blooding his young guns.
West Brom teenager Isaiah Brown has set his sights on a first-team debut after admitting his call-up for the trip to Chelsea reduced his mother to tears.
THE PINK UN
Norwich City captain Grant Holt insists the January arrivals of Luciano Becchio and Kei Kamara can only help ease the burden of spearheading the club's battle for Premier League survival.
READING POST
Hal Robson-Kanu has told Reading fans to carry on singing his name to keep him in tune for the club's relegation battle.
THE SENTINEL
Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross has come out fighting for his under-fire manager Tony Pulis.
WIGAN EVENING POST
Callum McManaman is convinced Wigan Athletic can overturn the form-book and reach Wembley this weekend.
THE BOLTON NEWS
Dougie Freedman reckons his next moves in the transfer market could be crucial to Wanderers' play-off hopes.
EVENING TIMES
Beram Kayal today urged Neil Lennon's squad to remain at Parkhead and star in the Champions League again next season.
Rangers manager Ally McCoist is hoping crocked duo Lewis Macleod and Ross Perry will make comebacks before the end of the season.
THE SCOTSMAN
Peter Houston is mulling over the prospect of becoming Hearts' new manager despite admitting there are "loads of questions" to be asked
Celtic fans have been praised by the Italian media for their support in the 2-0 defeat to Juventus on Wednesday night.
 
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