The Offside Daily – Infighting at Liverpool, Chelsea fans banned, Arsenal star signs contract extension and Sunderland manager writes letter to fans

10 of the biggest football stories of the day:

1. Steven Gerrard has claimed that Mario Balotelli has shown disrespect to Jordan Henderson by taking the football from him to take a penalty against Besiktas.

2. Three Chelsea fans have been banned from Stamford Bridge after they were found to be involved with the racist event that occurred in a Paris train station.

3. Gus Poyet has written to fans of Sunderland in an attempt to regain unity in the stands.

4. Arsenal Ladies captain Kelly Smith has signed a contract extension to remain at the London club.

5. Reading FC Women have been removed from the FA Cup after fielding ineligible players.

6. FIFA Puskas award runner up Stephanie Roche has signed for US team Houston Dash. (BBC Sport)

7. It appears Liverpool players want Steven Gerrard back fit as soon as possible, with Mamadou Sakho even helping with the players rehab. (Instagram)

8. Manchester United’s Luke Shaw has had his sights on the Premier League trophy for a long time, as seen in this photo from when he was a youngster. (Daily Mail)

9. New Chelsea signing Juan Cuadrado has posted a picture of himself with his real English teacher to quell rumours he is being taught the language by a former playboy model. (Metro)

10. Liverpool youth team players have posted pictures of themselves with David Beckham after the England legend was watching his son play for Arsenal youth against Liverpool. (Liverpool Echo)

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