Sunderland boss Gus Poyet says there is a culture of mistakes at the club which he has been unable to halt in his year at the helm – (Sunderland Echo)
Striker Robin van Persie rescued Manchester United with a last-ditch goal, but then got called “stupid” by Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal for getting booked for his celebration – (Daily Star)
Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has responded to claims he left an ageing squad at Old Trafford by insisting that it was an “insult” to suggest he left the club in anything other than rude health – (Guardian)
Ferguson also described Manchester United’s season under Louis van Gaal as “one step forward, two steps back” as a result of injuries – (Daily Telegraph)
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is convinced his side, who are the league’s lowest scorers this season with just four goals, will start finding the back of the net – (Birmingham Mail)