What the back pages of the papers say - March 4

Rio Ferdinand has questioned the credentials of Champions League winners such as Liverpool and Jose Mourinho's Porto as the Manchester United defender urged his team-mates to do their reputations justice by triumphing in Europe this season. Ferdinand will captain United against Lyon at Old Trafford tonight if Ryan Giggs fails to shake off a calf injury.

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Also: Andy Murray yesterday ground Roger Federer into his favourite desert sands by producing a brilliant display to knock him out of the first round of the Barclays Dubai Open.

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THE SUN

Theo Walcott will never be as good as Wayne Rooney unless he changes his style of play. The warning came from his Arsenal captain William Gallas.

Also: Tom Hicks has raised the cash to buy out George Gillett and take control of Liverpool.

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THE TIMES

The ownership battle at Liverpool escalated last night as Dubai International Capital increased the pressure on the club's American owners to accept a formal £400million offer just as Tom Hicks indicated that he was ready to buy out George Gillett Jr, his co-chairman. DIC, the private equity investment arm of the Dubai government, made its bid to buy out Hicks and Gillett last Wednesday and the offer has so far not been rejected.

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DAILY MIRROR

Arsene Wenger last night urged his young Gunners to make Italian legend Arrigo Sacchi eat his words. Gunners boss Wenger dismissed the former Italy and AC Milan boss' claims on Italian television that Arsenal lack experience and are "scared" of tonight's trip to the San Siro.

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Also: Awesome Andy Murray last night put his incredible win over world number one Roger Federer down to yoga sessions in a sauna.

THE GUARDIAN

Arsene Wenger has called upon his young Arsenal team to prove they are on course to becoming "a great side" at San Siro this evening, urging his players to ensure they leave Italy with no regrets. The Frenchman arrived last night without his influential centre-half Kolo Toure, who has failed to recover from the knee injury sustained in the goalless Champions League first leg two weeks ago, but with a bold pledge to attack the holders.

Also: Andy Murray dispatched the player he described as possibly "the greatest of all time" and then bridled at questions about his mental strength.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Arsenal will take a risk and go on the attack in the Champions League tonight as they seek to make history by becoming the first English team to win against AC Milan at the San Siro. After a goalless draw in the first leg, Cesc Fabregas has outlined Arsene Wenger's battle-plan for what he calls the "ultimate challenge" of toppling the defending champions and seven-times European Cup winners.

DAILY STAR

Barcelona last night dramatically joined the race to sign £40million-rated Cristiano Ronaldo. The Spanish club are scared their arch-rivals Real Madrid could have stolen a march in trying to lure the brilliant midfielder from Manchester United.

Also: Arsene Wenger last night tipped his young Guns to emulate Manchester United and Milan and become true European greats.

THE INDEPENDENT

Arsene Wenger promised yesterday that his young team were still capable of conquering Europe, but he will leave Theo Walcott out of tonight's crucial second leg tie against Milan. The 18-year-old has been in his most impressive form of the season recently, but it will be safety first for Wenger's side at San Siro.

DAILY EXPRESS

Sir Alex Ferguson has likened Carlos Tevez to Manchester United legend Eric Cantona for his habit of scoring crucial goals on the big occasions. His latest strike against Lyon a fortnight ago earned United a 1-1 draw that has installed them as favourites to finish the job at Old Trafford tonight and reach the Champions League quarter-finals.

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Also: Andy Murray produced the greatest result of his career yesterday when he beat Roger Federer in the first round of the Dubai international.