Manchester City made giant strides in their pursuit of Champions League football with a hard fought victory at Ewood Park. Edin Dzeko was the hero on the night and Roberto Mancini will be hoping that the goal will inspire the Bosnian to kick-start his Eastlands career.

In the papers this morning there have been a mixed bag of stories that includes Ferguson reveals he is driven to join Europe’s ultra elite; Dawson refuses to write off Spurs’ top four ambitions, while McCarthy doesn’t believe that the Stoke game is make or break for Wolves’ season.

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Wenger hints at summer spending – Guardian

Ferguson driven to join Europe's ultra-elite – Daily Telegraph

McAllister happy to play back up at Aston Villa as Houllier returns to health – Daily Mail

Dzeko hails "new beginning" as he breaks League duck – Mirror

Gibson bullied off Twitter by 'fans' – Guardian

Wolves' games not 'make or break' – Daily Telegraph

Man City fans taint Blackburn win with chanting about Munich air disaster – Daily Mail

Dawson is bang up four it – Sun

Chelsea to bid £40m for Bale – Mirror

Manchester United to beat Arsenal to French starlet - Mirror

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