Sir Alex Ferguson Backs José Mourinho to Manage Manchester United: The Daily EPL

In this morning’s British newspapers, many journalists are salivating over the rumors in the Spanish press that Jose Mourinho has reached an agreement to leave the club in June. While there hasn’t been any official announcement from the Spanish giant, the timing of the rumor may possibly be manufactured to bring attention to a new documentary about Sir Alex Ferguson, scheduled to air tonight on British TV (ITV).

In the documentary, Ferguson is asked whether Mourinho could replace him. Here’s what Sir Alex Ferguson said:

“He can manage anywhere, absolutely. I’m not going to put any forecasts on what is going to happen at this club. I won’t last forever, but José can manage anywhere, there is no question about that.”

Here are today’s Premier League news headlines:

• Sir Alex Ferguson backs José Mourinho to manage Manchester United — The Guardian
• Mourinho ‘reaches agreement with Madrid over June exit’ — The Guardian
• Chelsea: Avram Grant ‘will not return’ to help Rafael Benitez — BBC Sport
• Newcastle United’s contract talks with Demba Ba stall over wage demands — The Guardian
• Arsenal fans: Responsibility does not lie solely with the players — ArseBlog
• Liverpool FC striker Andy Carroll to remain at West Ham — Liverpool Echo
• Warrior snaps up Everton star Marouane Fellaini — FC Business
• Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood recovers in hospital after suffering heart attack — The Telegraph
• Five things Harry Redknapp needs to do to save QPR — The Independent
• FA Cup third-round draw: Liverpool face trip to Lincoln or Mansfield — The Guardian
• Chelsea missing Terry’s leadership, warns Allardyce — The Independent
• Emmanuel Adebayor retires from international football — The Mail
• Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill warns of relegation fight — BBC Sport
• Swansea’s whole approach leaves Arsenal manager stuck for answers — The Guardian
• Almost time for Arsene Wenger to pass the torch — Arsenal Insider
• Borussia Dortmund boss attacks Premier League oligarch owners — The Guardian
• Holders Chelsea to face Southampton in FA Cup third round — Premier League
• 5 live Investigates: ‘legalised ticket touting’ — BBC Sport

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