A mixed bag of results ensured that the Premier League remains at its unpredictable best and meant the bookies undoubtedly had a good day at the office. Alan Pardew got off to the dream start at St James; the Ian Holloway show goes on at the Britannia, while West Ham once again slump to defeat to stay firmly rooted to the bottom of the league.
In the papers today we have more fall-out from the Carlos Tevez transfer request; Samir Nasri believes that Manchester United have lost their aura, while Hiddink backs England’s call for reform.
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Liverpool have made initial offer for striker Luis Suarez – IM Scouting
Homesick Tevez hands in transfer request at Man City – Guardian
FA ask Tottenham director Sir Keith to rescue English football – Daily Mail
Nasri: Man Utd have lost their aura – Daily Telegraph
Pardew thrilled with success – Sky Sports
The Guus backs England in bid to reform FIFA – Mirror
Tottenham line up Athletic Bilbao defender Andoni Iraola- IM Scouting
Ancelotti: I trust Chelsea not to sack me – Guardian
Schweinsteiger snubs United and Chelsea to extend Bayern Munich stay – Daily Mail
Inter Milan boss Rafa Benitez plans a return to England – People
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