PAPER ROUND-UP: Balotelli branded a DISGRACE, Costa exclusive, Wenger's birthday present

TODAY'S back pages focus on Liverpool and Arsenal, but also discuss the latest from Chelsea, Everton, Manchester United and Newcastle.

Newspaper Review - Thursday 23 October

THE TIMES: Liverpool were outclassed by Real Madrid as they lost 3-0 at Anfield last night.

THE SUN: Mario Balotelli was branded a disgrace after shamefully swapping shirts DURING Liverpool's humbling by Madrid.

DAILY STAR: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hailed forgotten man Lukas Podolski for giving him a surprise birthday present just when he least expected it with the winner in the 2-1 victory over Anderlecht.

ALSO: Everton keeper Tim Howard believes he has already got an edge over Lille striker Divock Origi - set to join Liverpool next summer.

DAILY EXPRESS: Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is set to rekindle his rivalry with Manchester United on Sunday - while top scorer Diego Costa has suffered a new injury setback for Chelsea.

ALSO: Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has admitted he found it difficult to look fans in the eye in the depths of the club's desperate start to the season.

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