Premier League goal records were broken this weekend as all clubs managed to get on the score sheet to contribute to the full total 41. A large chunk of them came at Old Trafford, where Dimitar Berbatov became only the 4th player to bag 5 goals in one game, joining the likes of Andy Cole, Alan Shearer and Jermain Defoe.
In the papers this morning there is a mixed bag of stories, which includes David Gold explains Downes appointment; Berbatov explains the Rooney factor and Harry Redknapp is going potty over penalties, plus much more…
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Gold explains Downes decision – Sky Sports
Chelsea’s pursuit of Begiristain stalls – Guardian
Hughton hails Carroll – Daily Telegraph
Arsene Wenger planning a ‘strong’ Cup bid – Daily Mail
Real Madrid keen on Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool target Eden Hazard – IM Scouting
Berba: Roo return fired me up – Sun
Harry going potty over poor penalties – Mirror
Hannover to battle Juventus and Roma for West Ham right-back Valon Behrami – IM Scouting
Arnesen’s departure will leave Ancelotti isolated – Daily Telegraph
Court ruling exposes broken promises made by Warner – Guardian
Delegate from ‘worst nation’ may decide England bid – Daily Telegraph
Van der Vaart woe for Spurs – Sky Sports