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30 Jul 2009


The Sun

Arsene Wenger wants Patrick Vieira to make a shock return to Arsenal. Also: Michael Schumacher will make an amazing comeback - nearly three years after quitting Formula One...Andrew Strauss told the Aussies yesterday: You do not feel unbeatable any more.

Daily Star

England were last night still sweating over the fitness of Freddie Flintoff.

Also: Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Dimitar Berbatov to shine at Manchester United after admitting it was his fault he struggled in his debut season... West Ham were hit by a blow in Beijing as Luis Boa Morte was ruled out until the New Year after suffering a cruciate ligament injury as the Hammers lost 1-0 to Spurs in the Asia Trophy.

Daily Mirror

Andrew Strauss last night risked an Aussie backlash in today's third Test after claiming there is no "aura" about England's Ashes rivals.

Also: Mark Hughes last night hailed Kolo Toure as "world class" after sealing the defender's £14million switch from Arsenal.

Daily Mail

Andrew Strauss turned up the heat on Australia ahead of today's third Test at Edgbaston by saying: "We're not scared of you any more."

Daily Express

Michael Schumacher will sensationally suspend his retirement to race for Ferrari in the absence of the injured Felipe Massa.

Daily Telegraph

A season that has already produced more than its fair share of thrills and spills just got even more exciting after it was confirmed yesterday that Michael Schumacher is to make a sensational comeback for Ferrari as temporary cover for the injured Felipe Massa.

The Times

Andrew Strauss has raised the stakes before the Ashes Test at Edgbaston that starts today by claiming that Australia have lost their aura and no longer scare opponents.

The Guardian

Andrew Strauss has gone on the offensive ahead of today's third Test at Edgbaston, claiming Australia have lost their "aura" as England seek to move into a 2-0 lead for the first time in an Ashes series for 23 years.

The Independent

Michael Schumacher has never lacked self-belief, but the seven-times world champion's readiness to put his reputation on the line by returning to Formula One as a replacement for the injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa was last night greeted with amazement and delight throughout the sport.

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Well said Temisan, Arsenal are far bigger than one deluded striker.

- Brian, kildare ireland, 28/07/2009 12:44
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Emmanuel Adebayor,was just too greedy and as such i dont see any reason for him to player for arsenal,my darlin team

- Temisan Damilola John, akure, ondo state and Nigeria, 18/07/2009 12:03
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