Referees were once again centre of attention on a controversial afternoon of Premier League action. Firstly Martin Atkinson has been criticised heavily by everyone for the ridiculous sending off of Jack Rodwell, while Mark Halsey and his officials handling of the game at Molineux has come under scrutiny.

Elsewhere in the papers Arsenal are looking to scrap their zonal marking system; Sir Alex Ferguson plans four more years at Old Trafford, while John W Henry has been discharged from hospital after accident.

Arsenal to scrap zonal marking system – Guardian

Henry 'discharged from hospital' after accident – Guardian

Fortune favours Newcastle but stiffer tests await against top dogs – Independent

Kean defiant ahead of Blackburn's India tour as fans call for sacking after City thrashing – Daily Mail

Sir Alex plans four more years at United – Mirror

Redknapp hails Modric and says exit would have caused mass exodus  - People

Beckham 'prefers Spurs transfer' to PSG switch - Metro

Andrey Arshavin given bumper pay deal to remain at Arsenal – People

Bellamy faces objects of hate and Everton face an investigation – Daily Mail

Villas-Boas says Sturridge has turned from a boy into a Hulk - People

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