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Head of PGMO Howard Webb told to resign by former Premier League referee after latest FA Cup blunders- Paper Talk

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Head of PGMO Howard Webb told to resign by former Premier League referee after latest FA Cup blunders- Paper Talk

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...

PREMIER LEAGUE

Referees' chief Howard Webb has been told it is time to go by former Premier League referee Mark Halsey after the latest set of blunders in the FA Cup.

Mikel Arteta admitted he's worried Arsenal's quadruple bid could falter due to another injury crisis striking his midfield - Daily Mail

Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford has opened up about his return to the club, admitting that his lack of action "wasn't what I expected" - Daily Mail

Virgil van Dijk said he "always" wants Mohamed Salah to stay at Liverpool amid questions if the winger will be at Anfield next season - Independent

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has broken his silence following the closure of the transfer window, pledging his loyalty to both the club and manager Eddie Howe - Daily Mirror

EFL

Ex-Premier League star Gary Caldwell appears to have seen his new job leaked...on fitness app Strava - The Sun

Bristol Rovers boss Steve Evans savaged his own player Jack Sparkes as he slammed his "atrocious" display in their defeat to Cambridge - The Sun

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Celtic have been dealt an injury hammer blow regarding Arne Engels, with the Belgian international set to be out until the end of March - Scottish Sun

Steve Clarke has revealed when he hopes to hold talks with SFA chiefs over his future has Scotland boss - Scottish Sun

Elfsborg chief Stefan Andreasson has revealed former Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin turned down the chance to return to the Swedish club - Scottish Sun

EUROPEAN FOOTBALL

Raheem Sterling's new club Feyenoord have set up an emergency training camp in Belgium so the winger can train with his new team-mates - Daily Mail

Como manager Cesc Fabregas brutally suggested one of his big-name stars should stop playing football after his red card against Fiorentina - Daily Mail

Marseille have been plunged deeper into crisis after their director of football Medhi Benatia announced his resignation - Daily Mail

Oleksandr Zinchenko suffered a nasty injury just over two minutes into his Ajax home debut - The Sun

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