An action packed Premier League weekend lays in store with four local derbies; Arsenal’s trip to Old Trafford, while Alan Pardew prepares for a likely baptism of fire at St James’ Park this afternoon. I get the feeling that referees will have their work cut out this weekend, and there will be yellow cards and controversy aplenty.

In the news this morning there has been a mixed bag of stories with David Dein being touted as the man to take over the FA; Kevin Keegan doesn’t understand Mike Ashley, while Roy Hodgson admits he ignored advice over Liverpool sale.

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Houllier apology fails to ease Villa turmoil – Daily Telegraph

It’s a Dein deal for FA job – Sun

Wenger shrugs off Evra barb – Sky Sports

Ancelotti told he will not be sacked despite Chelsea's slump – Guardian

Ferguson: 'Sir Matt helped me survive' – Daily Telegraph

Keegan: I still don’t get Ashley - Sun

Anichebe angers Moyes after snubbing new three-year deal – Daily Mail

Tottenham interested in Inter Milan right-back Davide Santon – IM Scouting

I ignored board over sales, says Hodgson - Guardian

Evra lays into 'crisis' club Arsenal - Guardian

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