BB Round-up – Spurs exit expected, Tiote reveals transfer snub, Mancini issues wanring to Mario Balotelli

Nobody saw that result coming and Arsene Wenger will be hoping and praying that there is no psychological effect on his players. Arsenal are still on for the treble, despite yesterday’s setback and the French boss will be hoping that the manner of the defeat will spur them all on individually as we fast approach the business end of the season.

In the papers this morning we have seen a mixed bag of stories that includes Arsenal fear for Van Persie and destroyed duo; Roberto Mancini issues warning to Mario Balotelli, while Jamie O’Hara expects Tottenham exit.

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Carling Cup win ‘my greatest achievement’, says McLeish – Guardian

Arsenal fear for Van Persie and ‘destroyed’ duo – Daily Telegraph

Mancini warning to Mario – Sky Sports

Cole gun claims prompt investigation – Guardian

Demba is the best Ba none – Sun

Tiote reveals why he snubbed Chelsea – Daily Mail

O’Hara expects Spurs exit – Sky Sports

Chelsea to make Arnesen wait for Hamburg switch – Mirror

Rooney awaits elbow charge – Guardian

Broken Bosman is still suffering – Sun

Hernandez on the money! United’s Mexican is proving to be just the ticket – Daily Mail

Hughes hits out at Mancini over handshake disrespect – Mirror