Manchester Uniteds Ashley Young, 29, who can play in midfield or as a wing-back, will be out for at least a month because of a hamstring injury. (Sun, subscription required) Leicester manager Nigel Pearson has called for a greater use of television technology to decide controversial moments. It comes after the Foxes conceded a dubious penalty in their 2-2 draw at Liverpool. (Times, subscription required) Derby boss Steve McClaren has dismissed speculation linking him with the vacant Newcastle United managers job. (Newcastle Chronicle) BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA A New York City fan posted a missing poster of Frank Lampard on Twitter after the 36-year-old midfielder extended his loan deal at Manchester City. Tottenham winger Andros Townsend, 23, paid tribute on Twitter to team-mate Harry Kane after his two-goal heroics helped the North London club beat Chelsea 5-3 on Thursday. He wrote: Hes one of our own, hes one of our oooown @hkane28 hes one of our own!! What a win! Great start to 2015! AND FINALLY... It was not just Townsend who was impressed with Kane as the 21-year-old striker was bombarded with marriage proposals following the victory over Chelsea. (Daily Star)
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