What The Papers Say:Thu 19 May,

Headline of the day...
LIAR, LIAR
The Mirror win the headline battle ahead of Saturday's FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Manchester United. David McDonnell says Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger have re-ignited their bitter war of words. Fergie's accused Wenger of lying over Thierry Henry's injury. Wenger hit back immediately, insisting he is not a liar and warning Ferguson that he will look a fool on Saturday, when Henry isn't in the squad.

COLE'S LAST POST
The Star on the Ashley Cole tapping up inquiry. Arsene Wenger fears Cole's agent will tell him to quit Highbury this summer. The Gunners are at 'war' with Jonathan Barnett, and the two sides are refusing to talk about a new contract for the left-back.

ETO'O: WHY I HATE JOSE
The Star again, Chelsea target Samuel Eto'o has made it clear that he will never sign for a Jose Mourinho side. The Cameroon striker is still angry about being snubbed by Chelsea last summer, when they plumped for Kezman and Drogba before him.

DRIVEN OUT
The Sun on the same lines as the Star on the Ashley Cole saga. But Shaun Custis reckons Cole and Barnett have evidence that the Gunners were going to offload him, before he met with Chelsea officials.

BOBBY MORE
The Sun again, on the news that two Bobby Zamora goals saw West Ham qualify for the Coca-Cola Championship play-off final ahead of Ipswich, who finished 12 points above them in the league.

WENGER: ROW HAS ALREADY COST US COLE
The Express on the news that Cole won't be able to stay at Arsenal after this inquiry.

KEANE LIGHTS TOUCH PAPER
The Express again, Roy Keane is quoted as saying the FA Cup Final will be explosive, "I know FA Cup Finals can be an anti-climax, but I think this will be pretty explosive, to be honest with you. I like to think we lift ourselves for every game, but obviously there is that extra rivalry between us and Arsenal..."

DON'T RUIN IT, FERGIE TELLS FANS
The Mail on the news that Fergie has asked United fans not to ruin Saturday's FA Cup Final by turning it into a mass anti-Malcolm Glazer demonstration. He said, "I want there to be a united front on Saturday. I realise the fans are emotional and recognise the loyalty they have shown over the years, but all that matters is winning the cup. I'm sure they won't let us down, as it's their big day too. They want us to win a cup, and if the players and supporters are together, I'm sure we can."

WENGER FURY
The Mail again, Wenger's not happy with his cup final preparations being ruined by the Cole inquiry.

WENGER FEARS AGENT WILL FORCE COLE TO LEAVE ARSENAL
The Independent on the same story.

WENGER FEARS THAT CARDIFF WILL BE COLE'S FINAL FAREWELL
In the Times.

Other top stories...

I'M READY FOR EVERYTHING UNITED CAN THROW AT US
The Sun interview Patrick Vieira, who is certain Arsenal will win on Saturday - with or without Thierry Henry.

THERE WILL BE EXPLOSIONS AND BATTLES ALL OVER THE PITCH WITH ME AND PATRICK VIEIRA IN THE MIDDLE OF IT
The Mirror on Roy Keane's press conference.

WENGER: JOSE IS IN
The Sun on the news that Arsene Wenger is ready to play Jose Reyes against United, and that the Spaniard won't be intimidated by Gary Neville and co in the Final.

ROMAN A WINNER WITH MOSCOW
The Mail on the UEFA Cup Final. Roman Abramovich's other club, CSKA Moscow won the Cup 3-1 in Sporting Lisbon's own ground, becoming the first Russian kings of Europe. Abramovich's oil company sponsor the team.

BERGY BAGS NEW DEAL
The Star have the exclusive on the news that Dennis Bergkamp will be offered a new one-season contract after the FA Cup Final.

HARRY: I WILL STAY A SAINT
The Sun says that Southampton boss Harry Redknapp is ready to stay, as long as Peter Crouch is not sold in the summer.

LIVERPOOL WILL BE CHILD'S PLAY
Paolo Maldini has claimed only his young children are stopping him sleeping at night before he faces toothless Liverpool in Istanbul next week. The Italian legend is preparing for his seventh Champions League Final in his 21st season at Milan. In the Mirror.

ROAR OF THE JUNGLE
The Sun speak to John Arne Riise ahead of next week's Champions League Final. He has vowed to turn the Reds into kings of the jungle - in order to become kings of Europe.

SICK AS A DROG
The Star speak to Didier Drogba who has hit back at his critics, and reckons he made Lampard and Cole shine, he's worked like a madman and he feels a bit homesick for France.

GIVE GLAZER TIME
The Express's Harry Harris pleads with United fans to help the Glazer's in the quest at Old Trafford. No hidden agenda there, is there Harry. Sickening.

WE NEED A SQUAD LIFT IN THE SUMMER
The Mirror again, Keane has implored Fergie to strengthen the squad in the summer if United have any hope of catching up with Chelsea.

ROMAN ADORES CHELSEA...HE'LL NEVER WALK AWAY
The Mirror speak to Jose Mourinho, who gives the Chelsea fans the news they wanted to hear. They are in the money.

 

These are great VB, thank you so very much!!!!! I'll see you next time I'm over