Sir Alex Ferguson says Luis Suarez’s eight-game ban was the right decision and feels Liverpool should just accept the punishment and move on. The United manager cited a similar situation faced them a few years back when Evra was banned for four games based on the testimony of a groundsman at Stamford Bridge and Fergie believes that there was little point in contesting it, given the potential ramifications of it and the extending the ban.
Elsewhere in the news Wenger considers Henry return; King hails Spurs side, while Wayne Bridge confesses his need to quit Manchester City.
Ferguson says Suárez’s eight-game ban was ‘right decision’ – Guardian
Wenger considers Henry return – Guardian
Dalglish demands FA protection for Suarez – Daily Telegraph
Yakubu: ‘Shocking’ fan abuse is hurting us – Independent
Chelsea set to beat Spurs to Cahill signing – Mirror
King: this is best Spurs team I’ve been in – Daily Telegraph
Wayne Bridge: ‘I have to get out of City’ – Independent
Aston Villa manager McLeish gets shirty with goal celebrations – Daily Mail
Sunderland prepare raid for Villa defender – Mirror
Everton outbid Swans for Rory – Sky Sports