When there is no stand-out story of the day, it's fascinating to see how the football writers operate, because they still have to dig for copy that will interest their readers.

Several papers picked up on Craig Bellamy's dilemma over whether he will be able to continue giving his all for Wales as well as City should the Blues qualify for Europe next season.

It's a story that has been highlighted before by mcfc.co.uk but it's one of those that will doubtless crop up again, especially if City look Champions League-bound in the spring.

In the Mirror, 'Mr Marmite' Robbie Savage says a Carling Cup win at Wembley would make Mark Hughes a real hero, while Scunthorpe boss Nigel Adkins reckons there is real pressure on that.

Emmanuel Adebayor's CNN interview has provided the Telegraph with their City story, the former Arsenal striker citing Barak Obama as he explains everyone makes mistakes, and he's no exception.

The Express has a snap of City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak with Bernie Ecclestone in Abu Dhabi to accompany a tale about the demise of Donnington's bid in the Formula One grand prix stakes.

Elsewhere, Joleon Lescott's quotes about scoring more goals have been picked up by the Sun, while  their Scottish columnist Billy Dodds reckons Rangers need investment on the same scale as City. Don't they all, Billy?