Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Mesut Ozil’s scan on a knee complaint presented the club with ‘bad news’ after the 25-year-old Germany midfielder returned early from international duty – (London Evening Standard)
Wenger may have to play left-back Nacho Monreal, 28, out of position at centre-back and 19-year-old Hector Bellerin at right-back in Arsenal’s next Premier League match after the club’s injury problems worsened – (The Times – subscription required)
Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has angrily demanded football be banned in Qatar in the summer, warning people may have to “drop dead” before Fifa does anything to act – (Daily Telegraph)
Rangers fans have written to the Scottish Football Association to demand they block Newcastle chairman Mike Ashley’s attempts to increase his stake at Ibrox – (Daily Record)
England fans showed their humorous side by voting goalkeeper Joe Hart man of the match after the 5-0 win against San Marino – (Metro)