What the papers say on Eduardo’s Comeback
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Eduardo marked his return to Arsenal’s first team a year after the horror injury which threatened his career by scoring twice in his side’s FA Cup victory over Cardiff last night.
THE SUN: Eduardo Da Silva wept with joy as he capped an amazing comeback from his leg-break horror with a double strike. Also: Paul Collingwood hit a dazzling ton as England took command of the Third Test against the West Indies.
DAILY MIRROR: Arsenal striker Eduardo made an emotional return last night – a year after suffering a horrific broken leg. Also: Rafa Benitez has accused his Liverpool bosses of leaving him “dead” because of their agonising contract dispute. Also:
DAILY STAR: Eduardo ended a year of agony with a stunning double strike on his Arsenal return in the FA Cup last night. Also: Michael Ballack last night denied playing a key role in Big Phil Scolari’s sacking.
DAILY MAIL: Eduardo marked his return to Arsenal’s first team a year after the horror injury which threatened his career by scoring twice in his side’s FA Cup victory over Cardiff last night. Also: England centre Riki Flutey signed for French club Brive yesterday at the start of a cross-channel exodus of Premiership rugby internationals.
DAILY EXPRESS: The tears flowed for Eduardo at the Emirates last night as he marked his first Arsenal appearance in a year with the opening goal as the hosts outclassed Cardiff in their fourth-round replay. Also: Paul Collingwood’s third Test century in nine innings drove England into a position of total dominance in the third Test.
THE TIMES: England were in a dominant position after two days of the third Test at the Antigua Recreation Ground yesterday. Also: Some storylines in sport are simply meant to be.
DAILY TELEGRAPH: The Rugby Football Union are to consider setting up an emergency fund to help Premiership clubs fight off raids on elite England players by cash-rich French clubs. Also: Fifty-one weeks ago, Eduardo was lifted into a Birmingham hospital bed, his left leg mangled, his career in doubt.
THE GUARDIAN: Against strangely becalmed opponents this was the type of smooth and slick display with decisive end product that Arsenal have often struggled to find this season. Also: Manchester City are still hoping to persuade John Terry to join them in what would be one of the more astounding transfers of modern times.
THE INDEPENDENT: Last night, Arsene Wenger was given some of the evidence he needs to feel the rest of the season could be fruitful. Also: Michael Ballack has defended himself against accusations that he was part of a plot to oust Luiz Felipe Scolari, who was sacked as Chelsea manager eight days ago.
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