Heres a look at the top stories making the regional newspapers on Monday afternoon. LONDON EVENING STANDARD Marseille striker Andre-Pierre Gignac could move to Arsenal or Liverpool in January, according to his agent. Chelsea are considering the possibility of playing a season at Wembley Stadium should they decide to rebuild Stamford Bridge. Eden Hazard has warned Chelsea team- mate Diego Costa to keep his cool and not let opposition defenders provoke him into getting a suspension. MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS After his sending off on Saturday Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney insists the days when his game was blighted by a red mist are not reappearing. Valencia are said to be interested in signing Juan Mata and are weighing up a January move for the Manchester United midfielder. Joe Hart will return to the Manchester City team for tomorrow nights Champions League clash with Roma. LIVERPOOL ECHO Brendan Rodgers will assess the fitness of Daniel Sturridge ahead of Liverpools Champions League trip to Basel on Wednesday. NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE Alan Pardew says Newcastle United will tie Cheick Tiote down to a long-term contract this season - as he brushed off a bizarre intervention in the debate about his own future. Alan Pardew believes that the Geordie players at the club can play a big part in the clubs battle to climb off the bottom of the Premier League table. SUNDERLAND ECHO Sunderland defender Billy Jones hopes the early signs of a right-sided double act with Will Buckley are an indication of what is to come. Gus Poyet admits that Sunderlands goal return will become a concern if their run of blanks continues. BIRMINGHAM MAIL Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is refusing to put pressure on returning striker Christian Benteke as he prepares for a comeback next weekend. Paul Lambert is considering playing Jores Okore in tomorrows Under-21s match with Bolton to help give him some game time. Birmingham manager Lee Clark is steadfast in his belief that Blues can get out of their rut and avoid a relegation battle this season. EXPRESS & STAR West Brom boss Alan Irvine has backed Saido Berahino for an England call-up after the striker netted another two goals to fire the Baggies into the top 10. Wolves boss Kenny Jackett believes Wolves will overcome their Championship awakening after the six-goal thriller at Reading. THE SENTINEL Stoke manager Mark Hughes has admitted for the first time that he made a move for Emmanuel Riviere before the 24 year-old Frenchman opted to join Newcastle United instead. THE DAILY ECHO Southampton striker Graziano Pelle is hoping to break into the Italy squad next month - and believes he deserves to be considered by his country. Ryan Bertrand can develop the goal threat to break back into the England squad, according to Southampton team-mate Jose Fonte. HULL DAILY MAIL Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has blasted Abel Hernandez following his exit from the Italian side, saying the striker will never achieve his aims at the Tigers. Hull City boss Steve Bruce has urged his side not to lose belief after seeing their winless run extended by a 4-2 defeat to Manchester City. LANCASHIRE TELEGRAPH Sean Dyche refused to use injuries as an excuse after Burnley slipped to the bottom of the Premier League table with a 4-0 loss at West Bromwich Albion. Super-sub Ryan Tunnicliffe is determined to take a leaf out of his hero Steven Gerrards book and add more goals to his game - after the first of his career left Blackburn Rovers in upbeat mood ahead of the trip to Rotherham United. Tommy Spurr will make his comeback from injury in Blackburn Rovers U21s Premier League clash with Reading at Ewood Park. SOUTH WALES EVENING POST Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole was pleased with a draw against Swansea City after claiming: You wont come up against a better side outside the top four. LONDON EVENING STANDARD Marseille striker Andre-Pierre Gignac could move to Arsenal or Liverpool in January, according to his agent. Chelsea are considering the possibility of playing a season at Wembley Stadium should they decide to rebuild Stamford Bridge. Eden Hazard has warned Chelsea team- mate Diego Costa to keep his cool and not let opposition defenders provoke him into getting a suspension. MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS After his sending off on Saturday Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney insists the days when his game was blighted by a red mist are not reappearing. Valencia are said to be interested in signing Juan Mata and are weighing up a January move for the Manchester United midfielder. Joe Hart will return to the Manchester City team for tomorrow nights Champions League clash with Roma. LIVERPOOL ECHO Brendan Rodgers will assess the fitness of Daniel Sturridge ahead of Liverpools Champions League trip to Basel on Wednesday. NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE Alan Pardew says Newcastle United will tie Cheick Tiote down to a long-term contract this season - as he brushed off a bizarre intervention in the debate about his own future. Alan Pardew believes that the Geordie players at the club can play a big part in the clubs battle to climb off the bottom of the Premier League table. SUNDERLAND ECHO Sunderland defender Billy Jones hopes the early signs of a right-sided double act with Will Buckley are an indication of what is to come. Gus Poyet admits that Sunderlands goal return will become a concern if their run of blanks continues. BIRMINGHAM MAIL Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is refusing to put pressure on returning striker Christian Benteke as he prepares for a comeback next weekend. Paul Lambert is considering playing Jores Okore in tomorrows Under-21s match with Bolton to help give him some game time. Birmingham manager Lee Clark is steadfast in his belief that Blues can get out of their rut and avoid a relegation battle this season. EXPRESS & STAR West Brom boss Alan Irvine has backed Saido Berahino for an England call-up after the striker netted another two goals to fire the Baggies into the top 10. Wolves boss Kenny Jackett believes Wolves will overcome their Championship awakening after the six-goal thriller at Reading. THE SENTINEL Stoke manager Mark Hughes has admitted for the first time that he made a move for Emmanuel Riviere before the 24 year-old Frenchman opted to join Newcastle United instead. THE DAILY ECHO Southampton striker Graziano Pelle is hoping to break into the Italy squad next month - and believes he deserves to be considered by his country. Ryan Bertrand can develop the goal threat to break back into the England squad, according to Southampton team-mate Jose Fonte. HULL DAILY MAIL Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has blasted Abel Hernandez following his exit from the Italian side, saying the striker will never achieve his aims at the Tigers. Hull City boss Steve Bruce has urged his side not to lose belief after seeing their winless run extended by a 4-2 defeat to Manchester City. LANCASHIRE TELEGRAPH Sean Dyche refused to use injuries as an excuse after Burnley slipped to the bottom of the Premier League table with a 4-0 loss at West Bromwich Albion. Super-sub Ryan Tunnicliffe is determined to take a leaf out of his hero Steven Gerrards book and add more goals to his game - after the first of his career left Blackburn Rovers in upbeat mood ahead of the trip to Rotherham United. Tommy Spurr will make his comeback from injury in Blackburn Rovers U21s Premier League clash with Reading at Ewood Park. SOUTH WALES EVENING POST Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole was pleased with a draw against Swansea City after claiming: You wont come up against a better side outside the top four. NEWHAM RECORDER Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino has moved swiftly to deny claims that he and Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen have fallen out. Danny Welbeck was not satisfied with his performance in Arsenals 1-1 draw against Tottenham - and the striker has vowed to work hard on the training pitch and come back stronger. Wayne Rooney apologised to his Manchester United team-mates for his reckless lunge on Stewart Downing and has no plans to appeal the red card which he admits he fully deserved. FULHAM CHRONICLE Striker Hugo Rodallega has revealed a world apart from the atmosphere under the previous Fulham regime. Bobby Zamora was disappointed with Saturdays 2-1 defeat to Southampton but insists QPR took plenty of positives away from the south coast. YORKSHIRE EVENING POST New boss Darko Milanic claimed the experience of a sobering defeat to Brentford would help him get a grip of Leeds United, saying a 2-0 loss at Griffin Park was not the limit of the squad. DERBY TELEGRAPH Under-fire Bolton Wanderers boss Dougie Freedman has branded Derby County the best side in the Championship. NOTTINGHAM POST Nottingham Forest are working to sign defender Jack Hunt on a permanent basis - and could do so even before the January transfer window opens. EVENING GAZETTE Strength in depth will get Middlesbrough through a gruelling fixture flurry, says Greek keeper Dimi Konstantopoulos. Former Middlesbrough striker Kei Kamara is training with Championship high-flyers Wolves. WALES ONLINE Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan has urged fans to give Russell Slade a chance, once hes officially installed as manager. Cardiff City head to Brighton on Monday lunchtime with Scott Young and Danny Gabbidon confirmed as being in charge for Tuesday nights Championship clash. THE BOLTON NEWS Kevin McNaughton has heard a few grumbles in his time and has the grey hairs to prove it - but even he was surprised by the scale of Wanderers fans remonstrations during the defeat to Derby. WIGAN EVENING POST Uwe Rosler expects the real Wigan Athletic to come out fighting tomorrow night against Nottingham Forest after the exchanging of a few home truths behind closed doors. BLACKPOOL GAZETTE Blackpool manager Jose Riga said he cant keep hoping for miracles and once again begged for additions to his struggling squad. THE ARGUS Brighton and Hove Albion boss Sami Hyypia has vowed to stay angry if it brings the best out of his players. THE STAR Sheffield United manager Nigel Clough will be granted the opportunity to create a lasting legacy at Bramall Lane according to chairman Jim Phipps. EVENING TIMES Ronny Deila has put his faith in Celtics back-up hitmen to shoot down Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday. Ally McCoist reckons there is little to choose between Rangers Championship rivals and some teams in Scotlands top flight. Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino has moved swiftly to deny claims that he and Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen have fallen out. Danny Welbeck was not satisfied with his performance in Arsenals 1-1 draw against Tottenham - and the striker has vowed to work hard on the training pitch and come back stronger. Wayne Rooney apologised to his Manchester United team-mates for his reckless lunge on Stewart Downing and has no plans to appeal the red card which he admits he fully deserved. FULHAM CHRONICLE Striker Hugo Rodallega has revealed a world apart from the atmosphere under the previous Fulham regime. Bobby Zamora was disappointed with Saturdays 2-1 defeat to Southampton but insists QPR took plenty of positives away from the south coast. YORKSHIRE EVENING POST New boss Darko Milanic claimed the experience of a sobering defeat to Brentford would help him get a grip of Leeds United, saying a 2-0 loss at Griffin Park was not the limit of the squad. DERBY TELEGRAPH Under-fire Bolton Wanderers boss Dougie Freedman has branded Derby County the best side in the Championship. NOTTINGHAM POST Nottingham Forest are working to sign defender Jack Hunt on a permanent basis - and could do so even before the January transfer window opens. EVENING GAZETTE Strength in depth will get Middlesbrough through a gruelling fixture flurry, says Greek keeper Dimi Konstantopoulos. Former Middlesbrough striker Kei Kamara is training with Championship high-flyers Wolves. WALES ONLINE Cardiff City head to Brighton on Monday lunchtime with Scott Young and Danny Gabbidon confirmed as being in charge for Tuesday nights Championship clash. THE BOLTON NEWS Kevin McNaughton has heard a few grumbles in his time and has the grey hairs to prove it - but even he was surprised by the scale of Wanderers fans remonstrations during the defeat to Derby. WIGAN EVENING POST Uwe Rosler expects the real Wigan Athletic to come out fighting tomorrow night against Nottingham Forest after the exchanging of a few home truths behind closed doors. BLACKPOOL GAZETTE Blackpool manager Jose Riga said he cant keep hoping for miracles and once again begged for additions to his struggling squad. THE ARGUS Brighton and Hove Albion boss Sami Hyypia has vowed to stay angry if it brings the best out of his players. THE STAR Sheffield United manager Nigel Clough will be granted the opportunity to create a lasting legacy at Bramall Lane according to chairman Jim Phipps. EVENING TIMES Ronny Deila has put his faith in Celtics back-up hitmen to shoot down Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday. Ally McCoist reckons there is little to choose between Rangers Championship rivals and some teams in Scotlands top flight.
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