UK Back Pages: 'Arrogant' Louis Van Gaal Is Hammered by Swansea, Southampton

As most eyes are turning toward Tuesday's clash between Manchester City and Barcelona in the Champions League, Louis van Gaal is put on blast from multiple parties in a Mirror Sport exclusive. 

Both Southampton boss Ronald Koeman and a Swansea City director have hammered Van Gaal and his manage-by-fear style, which cramps players. They also report that Lionel Messi and Barcelona team-mates had a late casino night in the buildup to the match at the Etihad. 

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Tuesday's Daily Mirror back page: Exclusive - 'Arrogant' LVG rules by fear #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/tHsx8zzAdG

— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) February 23, 2015"

In Star Sport, always-outspoken Samir Nasri is in the middle of things, as he warned that Manchester City won't be afraid of the Catalan giants. Raheem Sterling also appears to be nearing a new contract with Liverpool. 

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Tuesday's Daily Star back page: Bring it on #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/XFYp3sGkIF

— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) February 23, 2015"

Sun Sport runs a rather blunt headline in response to Ashley Barnes' punishment escape after Martin Atkinson's howler of a referee shift. 

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Tuesday's Sun back page: What a reffing surprise #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/mambH7rUYi

— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) February 23, 2015"

Nasri's sentiments are echoed in Express Sport, and Sir Herman Ouseley has issued a warning that police should swamp Wembley for the League Cup final to avoid incident between Tottenham and Chelsea fans. 

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Tuesday's Daily Express back page: Barca Beware #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/v3gDhmPNGL

— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) February 23, 2015"