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Posted by Jon Carter on 08/19/2009

Most of the back pages today are Arsenal-related as the Gunners pulled off an important win at the cauldron that is Parkhead, in their Champions League qualifier.

Two lucky goals, but a fairly comfortable performance and the Sun have William Gallas celebrating his deflection to the headline ''They think it's Gall over''.

The Daily Mail would rather focus on Arsene Wenger's pop at the Hoops for trying to rough up his players; but the Daily Star think the Gunners are better off without their two lost stars.

The Scottish angle comes from the Daily Record and has quotes from Celtic boss Tony Mowbray claiming that his side did not deserve to lose the goals. But they are also interested in the fact that Harry Redknapp was scouting Scott Brown and could yet complete a deal for the midfielder before September.

In other news, the Sun have picked up on a story we had on Monday night - the flagrant touting by Nemanja Vidic's agent. Basically he claims that the Serbian defender wants to go to Barcelona (what a signing that would be if they could net him) and things ''are complicated.'' Although we don't see it happening this season.

The paper have done somewhat better by bringing us the actual news that Liverpool have signed a Greek defender. AEK Athens centre-half Sotiris Kyrgiakos, 30, will join for around £2m and act as backup to Jamie Carragher and whichever other centre-half is fit at the time.

All of which seems to make the Daily Mail's story that the Reds are about to swoop for Ryan Shawcross rather pointless. Stoke manager Tony Pulis is determined to retain the services of highly-rated defender and it looks like he might do, as Rafa has turned his attention elsewhere.

Oh and the sale of Xabi Alonso was a mistake. And who do we have to thank for this piece of information. Why the Daily Express, and Dean Whitehead, of course.

Newcastle are back in the news after getting their first win of the Championship season. Suddenly someone is all interested in buying the club and the Independent seem to think it's Tyneside businessman Barry Moat.

And finally, you always wondered what made Manchester United so fired up for every game. Well, it's down to Patrice Evra. According to the Sun the defender is responsible for pumping out the tunes pre-match and keeping everyone happy. Just watch out when you play Liverpool, eh Pat.

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