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What the back pages of the papers say - January 23

THE SUN

Emmanuel Adebayor appeared to butt Arsenal team-mate Nicklas Bendtner during a furious bust-up as Spurs stormed into the Carling Cup final

Also: Craig Disley was the toast of Bristol last night after his penalty sealed Rovers' shoot-out triumph against Premier League Fulham...Glenn Hoddle could make a shock return as Southampton boss after George Burley was offered the Scotland job.

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When Gunners go bad: Adebayor and Bendtner clash at White Hart Lane

DAILY STAR

Spurs shot down Arsene Wenger's kid Gunners last night to claim a place in next month's Carling Cup final at Wembley.

Also: Frank Lampard is set to suffer more England and Chelsea heartbreak after he tore a muscle in his right thigh again... Avram Grant last night stunned Chelsea fans dreaming of more Carling Cup glory this season by saying: "This means nothing to me".

DAILY MIRROR

Tottenham reached the Carling Cup final in style last night by humiliating bitter rivals Arsenal at White Hart Lane.

Also: Kevin Keegan is interested in taking Dean Ashton to Newcastle from West Ham... Glenn Hoddle is being lined up for a shock return as Southampton manager after George Burley was last night offered the Scotland job.

DAILY EXPRESS

Tottenham put a 21-match run without a win against Arsenal behind them in spectacular style last night with a 5-1 victory to book their place in the Carling Cup final.

Also: Avram Grant insisted last night that his Chelsea stars have far bigger fish to fry than the Carling Cup.

A Saint marching in again? Glenn Hoddle

THE GUARDIAN

Arsenal departed the Carling Cup with a snarl last night as Emmanuel Adebayor and Nicklas Bendtner were involved in an ugly spat in home side's penalty area which left the Denmark international with a cut on the bridge of his nose and blood staining his shirt.

Also: Tom Hicks and George Gillett's hold on Liverpool appeared to be strengthening last night despite supporters' protests and rumours that the American owners' refinancing deal has stalled.

THE TIMES

Tottenham Hotspur's considerable financial and emotional investment in Juande Ramos began to pay dividends last night as they reached their first cup final in six years in only his third month in charge, courtesy of a thrilling 5-1 win over Arsenal.

THE INDEPENDENT

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have both enquired after the Valencia midfielder David Albelda, the Spain international has revealed.

Also:The wait is most emphatically over. After eight years, 76 days and a whole heap of pain Tottenham have beaten Arsenal.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas last night hailed his side's "unbelievable" achievement in finally beating Arsenal at the 22nd attempt as their 5-1 victory put them into the final of the Carling Cup next month at Wembley against Everton or Chelsea.

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