Gill defends Rooney response
Manchester United chief executive David Gill has rubbished ideas he “rewarded undesirable behaviour” by handing Wayne Rooney a massive spend rise. Connected Stories Moyes: Arteta locating sort Coates backs Premier League move Blame me for Barcelona defeat, says sorry Arsenal captain Fabregas Sagna: We can learn from Barca Bruce warning for Campbell

Van Persie: Sending off was a joke
Robin van Persie feels his sending off against Barcelona was a joke. Arsenal travelled to Barcelona defending a 2-one lead from the UEFA Champions League very first leg, and had levelled Lionel Messi’s opener when Sergio Busquets put by means of his individual net.

Football news in brief: Barry Bannan farmed out to Leeds on mortgage
LEEDS United have completed the signing of Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan on mortgage until the end of the time. The 21-yr-aged Scotland international will go straight int