It promised to be an explosive FA Cup semi final and it didn’t disappoint as Mario Balotelli’s antics at the final whistle got United players a little hot under the collar. It wasn’t the greatest Manchester derby of recent memory, but City fans won’t mind one iota as the win gives them a golden opportunity to end their trophy drought.
In the papers this morning there have been a mixed bag of stories that includes Capello set to lose his trusted assistant; Wenger’s pre-season compromise, while Dalglish believes Liverpool can bridge gap.
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Ferguson rues Scholes’s ‘red-mist moment’ against City – Guardian
Capello faces losing Baldini to Roma – Daily Telegraph
Hiddink will urge Chelsea to go Dutch as he rules out return – Daily Mail
Man United consider surprise return for Forlan – Mirror
Balotelli wink was no big deal, says Mancini – Guardian
Wenger’s pre-season compromise – Sky Sports
Abramovich: A problem and a solution – Guardian
Dalglish believes Liverpool can bridge gap – Daily Telegraph
Arsenal warning: Don’t expect Kroenke to splash the cash like Abramovich – Daily Mail
Newcastle want Spearing swap for Enrique – People