Jack Wilshere Says He Gave Man City Fans the Finger Because They Were Abusing Him About His Kids: Daily Soccer Report

Arsenal’s 21-year-old midfielder Jack Wilshere says that he gave Manchester City supporters the middle finger because they were abusing him about his children. Wilshere received a two match suspension from The FA for the incident, but the Gunner felt hard done by.

Wilshere said on Twitter:

“Gutted not to be Involved last night! Shouldn’t of reacted the way I did but I know all you dads out there love your kids the way I do….

“Suppose I will just have to take the abuse about my kids in future……anyway, one more game to go! Can’t wait to be back!”

Wilshere’s next game for Arsenal will be Sunday, away against Newcastle United.

Here are today’s world soccer news headlines:

Premier League

Jack Wilshere swore at Manchester City fans because they were ‘abusing him about his children’ — Telegraph
Danny Welbeck a Boxing Day doubt for Reds after taking a knock to the knee — The Mirror
Liverpool eye Seville midfielder Ivan Rakitic — Metro
Aaron Lennon to miss Spurs’ Boxing Day clash with West Brom — The Mirror
Gary Neville’s defence of diving shows the culture of dishonesty in the beautiful game — Metro
Emmanuel Adebayor accuses Tottenham of disrespecting him — BBC Sport
Yellow kit behind Newcastle away success says Cabaye — ESPN FC
‘I don’t like Hull Tigers name’ says Premier League chief Richard Scudamore — Hull Daily Mail
Marouane Fellaini out until February after Manchester United midfielder undergoes wrist surgery — Telegraph
No new frontman for Manchester United this winter, says Moyes — Pro Soccer Talk
West Ham defender James Tomkins arrested for assaulting a police officer outside nightclub — Telegraph
West Ham face defensive crisis if James Tomkins is axed for drunken assault on police officer — The Mail
Newcastle United’s transfers to be decided by committee, reveals Alan Pardew — Newcastle Chronicle
Everton’s Roberto Martinez welcomes transfer speculation over Ross Barkley and Leighton Baines — Telegraph
Everton’s Ross Barkley not for sale at any price, says Roberto Martínez — The Guardian
Chelsea agree €15m fee with Benfica for Lazar Markovic — 101GG
Matic is on the radar for Chelsea as they look to raid Benfica — The Mirror
Your guide to picking a favorite Premier League team — For The Win
Chelsea’s José Mourinho targets 12-year stay at Stamford Bridge — The Guardian
Get voting for Premier League Users’ Team of the Year 2013 — Premier League
Give Premier League players a breather to see if it boosts them and England — The Guardian
Malky Mackay warns that row with owner Vincent Tan could threaten Cardiff City’s place in EPL — Telegraph
Christian Benteke ruled out of Aston Villa’s Christmas and New Year fixtures — Sky Sports
Juventus join Erik Lamela queue of Serie A clubs to take Spurs misfit back to Italy — The Mirror
Stoke City hit out at Christmas fixture madness — The Mail

Football League

Sir John Madejski says Reading close to new investment — BBC Sport

International soccer

Vladimir Petkovic to succeed Ottmar Hitzfeld with Switzerland — ESPN FC
The world’s best footballers in 2013: Lionel Messi retains his crown — The Guardian

European soccer

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