The Rivals: Malouda in firing line

The pick of the stories from today's other newspapers.

Makeweight Malouda in firing line - The Independent
Senior Chelsea players have singled out the winger as the team's most underperforming star. 

Van Persie: Gallas was not referring to me - The Independent
The Arsenal forward insists he is not the troublemaker that William Gallas said was upsetting team spirit.

Give me six more games, pleads Ince - Daily Mail
The Blackburn manager has asked for another six matches after sensing that his job is in jeopardy. 

Everton call for Larsson - Daily Mirror
The Merseyside club want to sign the Swedish forward in January to replace the injured Yakubu.

OK, Yaya, Gunners - The Sun
Arsenal are considering a £6m offer for Yaya Toure, the Barcelona midfielder.