Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez hits out at the Football Association over Cup fixture congestion (Mirror).

Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger says Robert Pires will have to accept a new 12-month deal rather than the three-year deal he craves (Star).

England boss Sven Goran Eriksson has returned to the top of Real Madrid's hitlist (Mail, Sun).

Charlton will hold contract talks with England-coach target Alan Curbishley this summer (Times).

Southampton director of football Sir Clive Woodward could be in line for a sensational return as England rugby union coach (Mail).

Arsenal's Robert Pires has opened talks with Rangers over a free transfer in the summer (Times, Mail, Telegraph, Sun).

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho fumes at his players and the referee after the Blues' third Premiership defeat (Express, Star, Mirror, Mail).

Martin O'Neill is on the FA's interview list for the England job (Independent, Sun).

While Lyon boss Gerard Houllier is a new surprise contender and Middlesbrough manager Steve McClaren is back in the running. (Independent)