Back Talk (a summary of funny quotes around the league and our response)

Scary Lita. Halloween's over
BRENDAN Rodgers has hailed Leroy Lita as a striker who can frighten any defender in the land as he gets set to replace Danny Graham at Blackburn Rovers tomorrow.


Back Talk: 
If he's that frightening, why is he on the bench?


Fool's Paradise - David Villa to Liverpool
Spain and Barcelona striker David Villa insists that he is "very happy" and "settled" in Pep Guardiola's side, amid reports linking him with a possible move to Liverpool. 


The player’s contract with Barcelona runs until 2014 and contains a mind-boggling buy-out clause of £170million. But an offer in the region of £40m might tempt the Catalan giants.


Back Talk: 
That's a pipe dream, unless his mother is Scottish and is Kenny's 2nd cousin removed. However, Kop faithfuls will argue that such dreams come true in the example of Seb Coates, whose Father is Scottish. 


Who's Seb Coates?


Any takers? - Abou Diaby
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Abou Diaby is facing a crisis of confidence after his latest injury setback but insists the France international midfielder can still realise his full potential at the club. 


Back Talk: 
...in other words, your time's up Abou!


Living under a rock: Mancini warns Balotelli
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has warned striker Mario Balotelli to expect opponents to provoke him as the Premier League title race hots up.


Back Talk: 
That's a rather late warning. Not fair to Mario. He should have told him this 4 years ago at Inter Milan.