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THE OBSERVER: It was a few minutes after three o'clock when England became the best Test team in the world. Also: Gervinho managed to get sent off on his Arsenal league debut as Arsene Wenger's side made an unconvincing start to life without Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri on Tyneside.

THE INDEPENDENT: If this was the start of a new era for Arsenal after eight years of Cesc Fabregas, it could hardly have begun in more downbeat fashion. Also: England are on top of the world. The crushing defeat of India yesterday by an innings and 242 runs put them 3-0 ahead in the series and confirmed their status at the summit of Test cricket.

SUNDAY MIRROR: Joey Barton received a hero's ovation from the Toon army - and then became embroiled in an ugly pitch brawl. Also: Andrew Strauss challenged his England team to remain on top of the world after a third consecutive win over India at Edgbaston sent them to the summit of the official rankings.

SUNDAY EXPRESS: Andrew Strauss reckons England can start to terrorise cricket after crushing India to become the world's number one team. Also: The bully boys of the Premier League don't scare Sergio Aguero.

THE SUNDAY TIMES: Andrew Strauss warned that England would have to be on their mettle to stay number one in the Test rankings after claiming the position for the first time with a crushing victory over India at Edgbaston by an innings and 242 runs. Also: After two weeks of serious battling, it is Wales who now look the more convincing team as the World Cup approaches.

THE PEOPLE: Carlos Tevez's move to Inter Milan is still on - with Wesley Sneijder going to Manchester City as part of a swap deal. Also: Joey Barton was the villain again last night as Arsenal star Gervinho was sent off on his league debut.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY: Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini wants jet-heeled Spurs winger Aaron Lennon as the replacement for Bolton-bound Shaun Wright-Phillips. Also: Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has approached Manchester City for ex-Toon striker Craig Bellamy and left-back Wayne Bridge.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH: Arsene Wenger accused Joey Barton of pretending to be hurt in order to get Gervinho sent off in yesterday's bad-tempered 0-0 draw with Newcastle at St James' Park. Also: they came to see England become the number one Test-playing country for the first time, and the nation's finest cricketers delivered with the vigorous and joyous efficiency that has become their trademark.

THE MAIL ON SUNDAY: Joey Barton was at the centre of ugly scenes yet again as the start of the new Premier League season was marred by stamping, diving and slapping rows. Also: Jimmy Anderson celebrated the four-wicket display that helped his side to an unassailable 3-0 lead over India and secure the title of world's best cricket team, then said England's aim is now to dominate world cricket.
 

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THE SUN: Arsene Wenger could be in more hot water after UEFA chiefs phoned him in the second half to stop him defying a touchline ban. Also: Wesley Sneijder will slash his pay demand to make sure the Manchester United deal goes through.

DAILY EXPRESS: Samir Nasri last night issued a bitter farewell to Arsenal as he prepared to complete a £22million move to Manchester City. Also: England manager Martin Johnson has launched a robust defence of his team after their fiercely criticised performance in Wales.

THE GUARDIAN: In a time of injuries and the loss of Cesc Fabregas, Arsenal's prospects of advancing from this qualifier to the Champions League look quite good. Also: Martin Johnson is refusing to panic about England's state of Rugby World Cup readiness, saying there is nothing badly wrong with his team's midfield balance and that they can still worry the best sides.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: This was a nervy night for Arsenal and they can expect another one next week in a tough town once ruled by Attila the Hun. Also: Samir Nasri delivered another angry parting shot at Arsenal fans on Tuesday as his £23 million move to Manchester City inched towards its conclusion.

THE INDEPENDENT: The Glazer family are considering the sale of up to 30 per cent of Manchester United to raise £600m which they may reinvest in the club or use to pay off the huge debts they incurred in buying it. Also: Samir Nasri moved closer to leaving Arsenal yesterday with comments on what the club believe to be his personal Facebook page announcing that he will "certainly leave very soon", and will do so with "bitterness and anger" in his heart.

DAILY MIRROR: Samir Nasri has admitted he is on the brink of leaving Arsenal after claiming his transfer saga has left him "bitter and angry". Also: Arsene Wenger savoured a precious victory for Arsenal after a nervous night in north London.

THE TIMES: Arsenal eased some of the pressure that has built up around the club last night by claiming a hard-fought 1-0 win over Udinese at the Emirates Stadium in their Champions League play-off first leg. Also: Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a fresh offer for Scott Parker, the West Ham United captain, as they close in on a move for Emmanuel Adebayor.

DAILY STAR: Theo Walcott helped left some of the gloom surrounding Arsenal last night. Also: Raul has told Blackburn: "I don't want to move to Ewood Park".

DAILY MAIL: Theo Walcott produced something for Arsenal to smile about last night but Arsene Wenger was left fuming as he landed in another UEFA storm. Also: Samir Nasri last night confirmed he is close to following Cesc Fabregas out of Arsenal and said he will do so with a sense of "anger and bitterness".
 

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THE GUARDIAN: Harry Redknapp has admitted he would be able to "add four players and have a better team" if the club sanctioned the sale of Luka Modric to Chelsea. Also: England's World Cup preparations have suffered a setback after Danny Care was ruled out of the tournament because of a toe injury.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Harry Redknapp has suggested that Tottenham should consider selling Luka Modric to allow him to add depth to his squad. Also: Chelsea were in negotiations with Porto last night to sign Joao Moutinho and Alvaro Pereira.

THE TIMES: Theo Walcott called on Arsene Wenger yesterday to bring experienced players to Arsenal as the manager faced up to more turmoil in what has become one of the most difficult periods of his career. Also: Darren Fletcher could make his long-awaited first-team return against Arsenal next week.

THE INDEPENDENT: Harry Redknapp, the Tottenham Hotspur manager, declared yesterday that Emmanuel Adebayor's incendiary effect on Arsenal fans was one of the reasons why he wants him on loan at White Hart Lane. Also: Tony Fernandes will today complete his takeover of Queens Park Rangers when he buys a controlling interest from motor sport tycoon Bernie Ecclestone.

DAILY STAR: Harry Redknapp claims Tottenham will be much better off without Luka Modric. Also: Wesley Sneijder will have to hand in a transfer request at Inter Milan if he wants to secure a dream move to Manchester United.

THE SUN: Harry Redknapp is sure Emmanuel Adebayor can be a hit at Tottenham - because Arsenal fans hate him! Also: Roque Santa Cruz is being lined up for a shock switch to injury-ravaged Leeds.

DAILY MAIL: Arsenal's injury problems are mounting, with Jack Wilshere ruled out of next week's return against Udinese in the Champions League. Also: Harry Redknapp hopes an anti-Arsenal alliance will help smooth a deal to bring Emmanuel Adebayor to Tottenham.

DAILY MIRROR: Samir Nasri is on the verge of completing a £22million switch to Manchester City. Also: Relegated West Ham are hoping to offload big-earning duo Scott Parker to QPR and Carlton Cole to Fulham.

DAILY EXPRESS: Jack Wilshere has added to Arsene Wenger's misery after it emerged he could miss the three games that will shape Arsenal's season. Also: Amir Khan is on a collision course with legendary unbeaten American Floyd Mayweather jnr next May - and the super-bout could take place at Wembley stadium.
 

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SUNDAY MIRROR: Jubilant Newcastle stars went out on the Toon last night with boss Alan Pardew as they celebrated their fifth victory of the 21st century at the Stadium of Light...Manchester City are ready to let Emmanuel Adebayor join Tottenham on a free transfer.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY: Arsene Wenger insisted last night that there's 'no chance' of him quitting his job at Arsenal. Also: Manchester City have failed in a late swoop for Inter Milan's Wesley Sneijder.

THE PEOPLE: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is making a shock move to take Real Madrid star Kaka on loan. Also: Joey Barton was back in the wars yesterday as Newcastle won the Tyne-Wear tear-up...Manchester United were trying to rescue their £35million bid for Wesley Sneijder last night - with United club sponsors believed to be involved in negotiations.

SUNDAY EXPRESS: Arsene Wenger last night reiterated his commitment to Arsenal - defiantly insisting: "There is NO CHANCE of me walking away." Also: Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has persuaded the club to let him offload his long list of highly paid cast-offs.

MAIL ON SUNDAY: Arsene Wenger remained defiant yesterday in the wake of Arsenal's 2-0 home defeat by Liverpool as he faced up to the most challenging week in his 15-year reign at the club. Also: Squeaky late wins isn't how it was meant to be for Andre Villas-Boas, protege of a fellow Portuguese who was all but at invincible for years at this ground. But a stuttering start to the season at least brought a first win in his first home match as manager at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea needing to come from behind to do it.

INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY: "You can spend money and have a bad team," Arsene Wenger insisted after walking off here with Arsenal supporters again urging him to invest. Also: A week after Manchester City expected to complete the signing of Samir Nasri, the Frenchman remains an Arsenal player with the prospect of him staying on rising by the day.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH: Despite losing at home to Liverpool, having Emmanuel Frimpong sent off, losing Laurent Koscielny to injury, facing a Champions League eliminator against Udinese on Wednesday and then a trip to Manchester United next weekend, Arsene Wenger claimed he was under no more pressure "than usual" and there was "no chance I will walk away". Also: With 10 days left until the close of the transfer window, Tottenham are seeking to do as many as 10 deals in and out of the club.

SUNDAY TIMES: Arsene Wenger denied he is considering quitting last night despite another traumatic day for Arsenal, who went down 2-0 at home to Liverpool amid jeers from their own fans. Also: England's drive towards a 4-0 whitewash of India in the final Test was disrupted but not derailed yesterday.

THE OBSERVER: Appealing for calm, Arsene Wenger said: "We live in circumstances where every defeat is absolutely a disgrace - an earthquake." But there was no mistaking the tremors after Liverpool's 2-0 victory as the Arsenal manager's troubled team face the second leg of a Champions League qualifier against Udinese on Wednesday and a visit to Manchester United at the weekend. Also: Arsene Wenger says there is no chance he will walk away from Arsenal, effectively overruling the intervention of David Dein, his former vice-chairman, who warned that if Gunners' fans kept complaining and demanding more money be spent the manager could wash his hands of the club.
 

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DAILY MAIL: Sir Alex Ferguson beamed with pride after seeing his Manchester United youngsters - inspired by Danny Welbeck - rip Tottenham apart with three second-half goals at Old Trafford last night. Also: Arsenal face having Arsene Wenger banned from the touchlines for two European games and are furious after their chance to appeal was delayed. As of last night, UEFA had failed to send through the relevant document required for the club to act.

THE SUN: Alex Ferguson gave his United kids the hairdryer treatment at half-time. And the boys came out as men to blow away Tottenham. Also: Arsene Wenger is going into battle over his new two-match touchline ban from UEFA... Andrew Strauss saw his heroes trounce India by an innings - then warned: Don't get cocky.

THE INDEPENDENT: It's official - and now they have a trophy to go with their title. But England had no sooner taken possession of the international Cricket Council mace as the world's number one Test team than captain Andrew Strauss talked about aiming even higher. Also: Arsene Wenger's attempts to recruit desperately needed reinforcements to bolster his faltering side may rest on Arsenal's abilities to reach the Champions League.

THE TIMES: Manchester United offered a tantalising glimpse of what the future may hold in store as one of the youngest teams in the club's history brushed aside Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford last night. Also: Arsene Wenger is planning to defy Roberto Mancini and name Samir Nasri in his squad for Arsenal's Champions League play-off second leg against Udinese tomorrow evening.

DAILY MIRROR: Sir Alex Ferguson hailed match-winner Danny Welbeck as United demolished Tottenham with a stunning second-half performance. Also: Andrew Strauss signed off for five months with a warning to England's whitewash heroes... Arsenal are demanding UEFA hear their appeal to Arsene Wenger's touchline ban before tomorrow's Champions League play-off crunch with Udinese.

THE GUARDIAN: The season is barely begun but Manchester United set off in pursuit of a 20th league title with the familiar persistence. Also: England's captain Andrew Strauss accepted the International Cricket Council mace which formally acknowledges England's status as the best team in the world and immediately warned his players about the pitfalls that will accompany their success.

DAILY STAR: Danny Welbeck took centre stage for Manchester United at Old Trafford last night. Also: Arsene Wenger has astonishingly told new skipper Robin van Persie he is happy with his Arsenal squad.

DAILY EXPRESS: Sir Alex Ferguson's fledgling stars grew up last night at Old Trafford. Also: Juan Mata jetted into London yesterday to complete his £26million move to Chelsea from Valencia... Andrew Strauss says England will be judged by higher standards now, having hammered home their status as the best Test team with a 4-0 series whitewash over India.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Ominous, very ominous. The kids are more than all right. Sir Alex Ferguson put his faith in youth last night was rewarded with a fine goal from Danny Welbeck, good shifts from Tom Cleverley and particularly Phil Jones and a clean sheet for David De Gea.
 

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THE SUN: Arsene Wenger suffered double trouble ahead of tonight's vital Champions League tie with Udinese. Also: Samir Nasri has been blasted by a current Gunner after ditching Arsenal for Manchester City's millions.

DAILY MIRROR: Arsene Wenger faces the biggest test of his 15-year Arsenal career tonight. Also: Tottenham last night sealed the season-long loan signing of Emmanuel Adebayor from Manchester City.

DAILY STAR: Arsenal were hit by another blow last night after Jack Wilshere was ruled out for a month. Also: Chelsea are still determined to land Luka Modric from Tottenham - despite splashing £23.5m on Valencia star Juan Mata.

DAILY EXPRESS: Arsene Wenger suffered a crushing blow on the eve of one of his biggest games as Arsenal manager after he was forced to fly to Italy without Samir Nasri and Jack Wilshere. Also: The Premier League's new boys - Norwich, QPR and Swansea - were all given a stark reminder of their frailties in the Carling Cup last night as they crashed out to lower league opposition.

DAILY MAIL: Samir Nasri was in the north west last night having a medical after Arsenal finally accepted a £24 million bid from Manchester City. Also: Chelsea have been told their £30million offer for Luka Modric will be rejected - and have been warned off any future bids by Tottenham.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Arsenal play more than a game tonight in Udinese's Stadio Friuli, a genteel relic of Italia '90. Also: Manchester United hope that their fractious relationship with the Football Association will ease after holding a disciplinary Q and A session between the governing body and Sir Alex Ferguson's players at the Carrington training ground.

THE GUARDIAN: Jose Mourinho stood at the centre of yet another controversy on Tuesday when the Portuguese manager was forced to deny he was about to leave Real Madrid despite his official spokesman supposedly suggesting he was unhappy and planning to quit. Also: Romelu Lukaku attempted to stay grounded, even saying at one stage that he keeps reminding himself ''I'm not just a fan any more'', but this is a teenager whose dreams and reality have long since become blurred.

THE INDEPENDENT: Arsene Wenger revealed yesterday that Jack Wilshere has been diagnosed with a long-term ankle problem that will rule him out of action until well into next month, on the day that Samir Nasri's transfer to Manchester City finally went through. Also: To Romelu Lukaku, being called ''the new Didier Drogba'' is no lazy cliche, but the highest praise.

THE TIMES: Arsenal's depressing start to the season got worse yesterday when Jack Wilshere was ruled out for an indefinite period amid fears of a stres fracture and Samir Nasri left the club to complete a £24million move to Manchester City. Also: Samuel Eto'o will become the highest-paid player in the sport's history if, as expected, he signs a three-year deal worth £18million a year with Anzhi Makhachkala, of Russia.
 

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Manchester City new boy Samir Nasri was snubbed by Manchester United - after he reneged on an initial promise to sign for them.
Mikel Arteta is wanted by Arsenal who could offer Nicklas Bendtner as part of a swap deal.
Roberto Mancini wants to take Ray Wilkins to Manchester City.
Scott Parker is at the centre of a tug-of-war between Tottenham and QPR as West Ham look for an £8million fee.
Sunderland made a late bid to hijack Joey Barton's move to QPR.
Bradford want to make Phil Parkinson their new boss.
Newcastle are closing in on the £7million signing of Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga.
Paris St Germain and Aston Villa are pondering moves for Fulham star Clint Dempsey.
Lokomotiv Moscow and Espanyol are battling it out for Spurs striker Roman Pavlyuchenko.
Fulham, Stoke and Bolton are all monitoring Cameron Jerome as he bids to prove his fitness.
Everton striker Jermain Beckford is set to leave in a £3million deal with Southampton leading the chase.
Bolton will move for Manchester City's Nedum Onupha if Gary Cahill leaves for Arsenal.
QPR striker Rob Hulse is a £1million target for Celtic.
Blackburn's move for Vedad Ibisevic is being held-up by red tape.
Crystal Palace want Aston Villa defender Shane Lowry on loan.
Sheffield Wednesday have gone back in for Norwich's Cody McDonald.
MAIL ON SUNDAY:

Chelsea have launched one last £40million bid to prise Luka Modric from Tottenham.
Spurs are set to sign Craig Bellamy from Manchester City.
West Ham are resigned to Scott Parker moving to White Hart Lane and want Stoke’s Glenn Whelan to replace him.
Peter Crouch and Wilson Palacios are on their way to Stoke in a £15million double deal.
Stoke also want to sign Birmingham forward Cameron Jerome before the transfer deadline.
Fulham boss Martin Jol wants to sign Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha.
Sunderland are working on a deal to take Wolfsburg striker Patrick Helmes to the Stadium of Light.
DAILY STAR SUNDAY:

Arsene Wenger is lining up Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta as a replacement for Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri in a deal which would take Nicklas Bendtner to Goodison.
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is set to hijack Arsene Wenger’s bid to snare Kaka on a loan deal from Real Madrid.
Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic is a target for Russia’s richest club, Anzhi Makhachkala.
Arsenal’s bid to sign Marseille midfielder Lucho Gonzalez is hanging by a thread after the clubs were drawn in the same Champions League group.
Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled out the possibility of selling Dimitar Berbatov before the transfer deadline.
Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Amos has discussed going out on loan again.
West Brom teenager Chris Wood wants to extend his loan spell at Birmingham.
SUNDAY MIRROR:

Arsenal will still land Gary Cahill despite the ill-feeling developing between the club and Bolton.
Scott Parker's move to Tottenham is hanging in the balance unless he agrees to take a pay-cut.
Tottenham will make Luka Modric the highest-paid player at the club as he gets over his Chelsea disappointment.
Stoke will sign Wilson Palacios and Peter Crouch in a £20million deal.
Liverpool misfit Christian Poulsen is wanted on loan by Espanyol.
Fulham are ready to make a £5million move for Crystal Palace striker Wilfried Zaha.
Arsenal are close to signing South Korea captain Park Chu-Young and also want Marouane Fellain and Marseille playmaker Lucho.
Steve Bruce has moved for Wolfsburg striker Patrick Helmes.
SUNDAY EXPRESS:

Roberti Mancini wants to splash the cash and offer £25million for Roma midfielder Daniele de Rossi.
Arsene Wenger will complete the £10million capture of Park Chu-Young in the next 48 hours.
Sunderland are out to sign Nicklas Bendtner before the deadline.
SUNDAY MAIL:

Emilio Izaguirre has handed Celtic a major boost by agreeing a new deal.
 

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THE GUARDIAN: First and second in the Premier League, yet to drop a point, and the architects of a day of humiliation for north London by an aggregate scoreline of 13-3. There is added vigour to the Manchester swagger today. Also: The shock silenced the stadium and for the briefest moment the bang of the starter's pistol echoed loud in the ears of the dumbstruck crowd. By that point Usain Bolt was several strides down the track.

THE INDEPENDENT: After the heaviest defeat of his managerial career yesterday, Arsene Wenger accepted he had been humiliated while insisting his record demanded he be given more time. Also: If this keeps up Manchester City fans, with their backs-to-the-game Poznan celebration, are going to miss a lot of football. What they do see, however, will be worth watching.

THE TIMES: A humiliated Arsene Wenger vowed to carry on as manager after Arsenal were thrashed 8-2 by Manchester United at Old Trafford yesterday, deepening the sense of crisis engulfing the North London club. Also: For a man who has rocked the sporting world off its axis with his seismic speed, it was apposite that when it all went wrong for Usain Bolt he was going nowhere fast.

THE SUN: Arsene Wenger refuses to quit as Arsenal boss - despite feeling humiliated by his thrashing. Also: Lewis Hamilton last night made two apologies after a crash in Belgium left his title hopes in tatters.

DAILY STAR: Champions Manchester United trumped title rivals City with a stunning demolition job on shell-shocked Arsenal. Also: Four-goal Edin Dzeko led the way as Manchester City stormed back to the top of the Premier League - for just 150 minutes.

DAILY MIRROR: Wayne Rooney hailed Manchester United's ''brilliant'' display as Sir Alex Ferguson's rampant side humiliated Arsenal. Also: Usain Bolt's World dream fell apart as he jumped the gun and wrecked the 100m final.

DAILY MAIL: Wayne Rooney led Manchester United to a spectacular eight-goal demolition of Arsenal on a day the champions answered an emphatic title statement from Manchester City. Also: Usain Bolt lost his World Championship title - and his invincible mystique - when he was sensationally disqualified from the 100 metres final for a false start here yesterday.

DAILY EXPRESS: The Manchester clubs went goal crazy yesterday to leave north London's big two in despair. Also: Mo Farah was told he can make it count at next year's Olympics in London after winning silver in the 10,000metres at the World Championships yesterday.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: After their most humiliating result since the days when the Queen Vic was a monarch and not a pub, Arsenal stand at a crossroads and their greatest fear must be that Arsene Wenger will blindly lead them up another cul-de-sac. Also: This was one for the thesaurus. A match to have a reporter struggling for superlatives, just as Younes Kaboul was left trailing Edin Dzeko and Michael Dawson clutching at air as Sergio Aguero powered past.
 

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THE SUN: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger stormed into the transfer market last night as he launched his rebuilding programme. Also: Ian Wright last night blamed Arsene Wenger's obsession with buying untried youngsters for Arsenal's devastating defeat at Manchester United.

DAILY MAIL: Arsene Wenger last night began his attempt to mend the defence shattered by Manchester United's eight-goal romp by signing Brazil left-back Andre Dos Santos for £6.2million. Also: Lord Coe is against changing the rule that saw Usain Bolt disqualified from the World Championships - even if it means the Olympic 100metres final takes place without the planet's most famous athlete.

DAILY MIRROR: Arsene Wenger stunned his players by refusing to speak after the Old Trafford debacle. Also: Jessica Ennis faces the fight of her life today to become the first-ever British athlete to defend a world title.

DAILY EXPRESS: Arsenal have offered their shattered fans a free ticket to say sorry the 8-2 Old Trafford hammering. Also: World athletics chiefs are to discuss a one-metre handicap for false starts instead of instant exclusion in the wake of Olympic champions Usain Bolt's 100m qualification.

DAILY STAR: Arsene Wenger reacted to Arsenal's worst defeat in 114 years by heading to France yesterday. Also: Sergio Aguero has begged Carlos Tevez not to walk out on Manchester City.

THE GUARDIAN: Arsene Wenger has been reassured that he retains the full support of the Arsenal owner, Stan Kroenke, and the board of directors as he fights to complete new signings before tomorrow's transfer deadline and lift the club from its crisis. Also: Lothar Matthaus, the former Germany captain now in charge of Bulgaria, has increased the pressure on England ahead of Friday's European Championship qualifier in Sofia by claiming Fabio Capello's team "lack stability" and have "problems dealing with pressure".

THE INDEPENDENT: Arsene Wenger has been given the full backing of Arsenal's majority shareholder, Stan Kroenke, and the club's board in the aftermath of his team's crushing 8-2 defeat at Old Trafford on Sunday. Also: Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to test Owen Hargreaves' claim that he can play 40 games a season again by giving the former England midfielder a medical test this week as they investigate the possibility of taking on the injury-racked midfielder.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Arsene Wenger has received a resounding vote of confidence from the Arsenal board of directors, despite the embarrassing 8-2 defeat against Manchester United on Sunday. Also: Francis Baron, the former chief executive of the Rugby Football Union, has called for Martyn Thomas and the five elected RFU board members criticised in the Blackett report to be charged with bringing the game into disrepute.

THE TIMES: Arsene Wenger will bow to mounting pressure from the Arsenal board and the fans, and make a last-gasp attempt to strengthen his squad before the transfer window closes tomorrow. Also: Jessica Ennis may have led the heptathlon at the halfway stage, but in a week of false starts she was not about to jump the gun and think of the finishing line.
 

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THE TIMES: Owen Hargreaves set the tone for a potentially frenetic final day of the transfer window after being given an extraordinary opportunity to revive his career at Manchester City. ALSO: Arsene Wenger made an inquiry for Mikel Arteta last night and tabled offers in an attempt to sign two other midfield players and possibly a defender.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Owen Hargreaves' remarkable move to Manchester City will not just offer the former Manchester United midfielder the chance to revive his Premier League and Champions League career but could also see him return to the England squad in time for next summer's European Championship. ALSO: Chelsea will not give up their pursuit of Luka Modric until the transfer window closes at 11pm tonight, amid conflicting claims that Tottenham Hotspur may finally relent and sell the unhappy midfielder.

THE INDEPENDENT: Manchester City's unexpected bid to sign Owen Hargreaves will stand or fall over the next two days on whether both parties can agree a financial deal for the player, after the club satisfied themselves that the former England international is fit enough to return to top-flight football. ALSO: Arsene Wenger yesterday moved to spend around a quarter of his reputed £80m transfer kitty, including a deal in the region of £10m for the experienced Germany centre-half Per Mertesacker.

THE GUARDIAN: Manchester City are convinced Owen Hargreaves can resurrect his career at the Etihad Stadium as they prepare to hand the former Manchester United midfielder a surprise one-year contract. ALSO: Jessica Ennis was smiling on the podium, even though she had a silver medal round her neck.

DAILY EXPRESS: Wayne Rooney thinks Owen Hargreaves will struggle to recapture his best form as his former Manchester United team-mate prepared to seal a shock move to rivals Manchester City. ALSO: Peter Crouch could kick-start a frantic deadline day of wheeler-dealing as QPR boss Neil Warnock hopes to sign him for £10million.

DAILY MAIL: The transfer window exploded into a frenzy of activity yesterday. ALSO: Samir Nasri has launched a stinging attack on Arsenal by claiming they are now a selling club.

DAILY MIRROR: Owen Hargreaves will go from the Internet to Inter City today by crossing the Manchester divide. ALSO: Tottenham last night made a cheeky move for Bolton's England star Gary Cahill after Arsenal pulled out of the bidding.

THE SUN: Chelsea made a £30million move for French star Franck Ribery yesterday. ALSO: Arsene Wenger was panicking last night as he tried to splash £45 million on new players.

DAILY STAR: Manchester United reject Owen Hargreaves was last night closing in on a sensational switch to bitter rivals Manchester City. ALSO: Arsene Wenger yesterday acted to boost his ailing squad with three new signings.
 

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DAILY STAR

Officials at Manchester United have written off Chelsea's Premier League chance this season by insisting their squad is too old and slow.

Jack Rodwell has told David Moyes he can fill the place of Mikel Arteta.

THE SUN

QPR's new owner Tony Fernandes is planning to swoop for David Beckham.

Tottenham's Rafael Van der Vaart is out for at least six weeks with a torn hamstring.

Steve McClaren is staying at Nottingham Forest - for now.

Stuart Pearce is to be confirmed at Great Britain's 2012 Olympic coach.

DAILY EXPRESS

Carlos Tevez insists he is happy at Manchester City and is planning to stay.

Mikel Arteta is confident he can fit right in at Arsenal.

Plymouth players have decided against going on strike despite receiving 40% of their August wages.

DAILY MIRROR

Kolo Toure has been welcomed back into the Manchester City fold by Roberto Mancini.

Celtic have been reinstated into the Europa League after their conquerors Sion were kicked out for fielding an ineligible player.

Jack Rodwell has said he is ready to fill the void at Everton left by Mikel Arteta.

Bristol City turned down a much-improved offer from Leicester for striker Nicky Maynard just before the transfer window closed.

Giovani Dos Santos and Tottenham are at loggerheads after his proposed moved to Spain broke down.

Leicester's Alexsandar Tunchev has extended his loan spell at Crystal Palace until December.

DAILY MAIL

West Ham have rejected a £4m bid for striker Carlton Cole from Galatasaray.

Andre Villas-Boas has left teenager Romelu Lukaku out his 18-man Champions League squad.

Winger Kevin de Bruyne's dream of a move to Chelsea from Genk has been revived and talks will be reopened in a fortnight.
 

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THE SUN: Fabio Capello admitted England were lucky to scrape their first Wembley win in a year and slammed his team for their lack of confidence. Also: Manchester City stars have been left "disgusted" by the club's vile email scandal.

DAILY MAIL: Fabio Capello admitted England were lucky winners against Wales last night and warned his team they must improve if they want to be European champions. Also: England suffered another major injury blow last night when Mark Cueto was almost certainly ruled out of Saturday's World Cup opener against Argentina.

DAILY MIRROR: England coach Fabio Capello admitted he "suffered" after England had to hang on for victory. Also: Manchester City have called in computer experts to resolve the email scandal that has embroiled chief executive Garry Cook.

DAILY EXPRESS: England ended their year-long wait for a win at Wembley but only after Robert Earnshaw's glaring open-goal miss gifted the home side victory. Also: Sir Alex Ferguson has continued his feud with Rafa Benitez - while defending Jose Mourinho's confrontational managerial style.

DAILY STAR: England took a giant stride towards clinching Euro 2012 qualification last night. Also: Manchester City have called in computer experts in a bid to get to the bottom of the e-mail scandal surrounding chief executive Garry Cook.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Six points clear in Group G, moving within bags-packing proximity of Euro 2012, this was still a deeply unsatisfying performance by England. Also: Richard Wigglesworth, the Saracens scrum-half, is set to realise a two-year dream when he is named in England's starting XV to face Argentina in the World Cup opener on Saturday.

THE TIMES: England moved closer to automatic qualification for the European Championship finals with a tense 1-0 victory over Wales last night. Also: Garry Cook may not discover his fate at Manchester City until he returns from the United States early next week, unless he opts to take matters into his own hands by resigning as chief executive before then.

THE GUARDIAN: England met a side who were supposed to be far removed from them, yet those teams could have been locked together. Also: Roberto Mancini has made the unexpected decision to include Nedum Onuoha in his first-team plans at Manchester City, regardless of the controversy involving the player that threatens to cost Garry Cook his role as the club's chief executive.

THE INDEPENDENT: England left themselves a solitary point away from qualification for next summer's European Championships last night, though it took one of the worse misses in clashes between the two countries to see them home against Wales. Also: Heroic, desperate defence from the Republic of Ireland secured an implausible 0-0 draw in Moscow last night to ensure they kept alive their hopes of reaching Euro 2012.
 

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THE GUARDIAN: Fabio Capello has suggested the stuttering nature of England's unconvincing victory over Wales was evidence of mental fragility in his squad and will step up his attempts to reinvent the national team by integrating younger players once qualification for Euro 2012 has been achieved. Also: England have been forced to alter their plans and ask Delon Armitage to start on the wing against Argentina this weekend in place of Mark Cueto.

DAILY EXPRESS: Fabio Capello will forge ahead with creating a new-look England in time for Euro 2012 after deciding too many of his stars are mentally scarred by past failure. Also: Martin Johnson surveyed the damage to Christchurch's AMI Stadium pitch yesterday in a visit to the earthquake-hit city where England were due to be based for the World Cup.

THE INDEPENDENT: Fabio Capello has admitted that he had a moment of clarity before Tuesday night's insipid 1-0 win over Wales at Wembley, when he realised that his England players' approach to the warm-up ahead was so bad that he feared for their performance in the Euro 2012 qualifier. Also: The Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has admitted that he took a risk by signing Owen Hargreaves after the need to bring the club in line with Uefa's Financial Fair Play regime prevented them bringing in the Argentine Fernando Gago from Real Madrid.

THE SUN: Fabio Capello plans a dramatic England shake-up to avoid a flop at next summer's Euro 2012 finals. Also: Samir Nasri gave Manchester City a major scare as he went down in agony with a hand injury playing for France.

THE TIMES: Fabio Capello has concluded that England's squad needs a radical shake-up if the nation is to have any hope at the Euro 2012 finals of overcoming the burden of past failures. Also: The best thing that can happen to the sport as the US Open hobbles from one indignity to the next is that the players seize the opportunity to unite against the complacent leadership that has dogged tennis for far too long.

DAILY STAR: Fabio Capello is worried that England's players do not have the mental strength to win Euro 2012. Also: Frank Lampard's Chelsea place is under threat following the arrival of £12million Raul Meireles.

DAILY MIRROR: Fabio Capello claims England's players got it mentally wrong against Wales on Tuesday. Also: Fernando Torres has been warned his Chelsea goal drought is a big threat to his international career.

DAILY MAIL: Fabio Capello is planning to rebuild his England team with younger players who do not carry the baggage of failure at past tournaments. Also: Oscar Pistorius was in the capital after his World Championship silver medal to promote the Paralympics.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Fabio Capello will carry out a radical overhaul of the England squad once qualification for Euro 2012 is secured after deciding that too many senior players have failed to recover from the disappointment of last year's World Cup. Also: Police are continuing to question six people over the death of a Wales football fan at Tuesday's European Championship qualifier at Wembley.
 

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THE SUN

Harry Redknapp wants to help David Beckham achieve his Olympic dream by taking him to Tottenham in January.

Fernando Torres has been warned time is running out for him to find his scoring touch.

Luke Young has accused Fabio Capello of treating him like an 'afterthought'.

Carlos Tevez is set to make his first start for Manchester City tomorrow since saying he wanted to leave.

Jimmy Bullard is locked in a bitter bust-up with Hull after appealing against his sacking.

James Beattie has held talks over a shock return to Sheffield United.

Blackpool manager Ian Holloway will make a loan bid for Rob Hulse when the QPR striker recovers from a knee injury.

DAILY MIRROR

Fernando Torres has been warned that he will be dropped if his goal drought damages Chelsea's push for glory.

Premier League boss Richard Scudamore has promised he will listen to pleas to bring the NFL's positive discrimination 'Rooney Role' to the English game.

Alan Pardew has insisted he never considered quitting as Newcastle boss - despite being "upset and disappointed" at their deadline-day failure to land a striker.

Luke Young says he quit England because Fabio Capello's poor man-management left him feeling no more than an "afterthought".

Blackpool manager Ian Holloway will bid for QPR striker Rob Hulse when he recovers from a knee injury.

Southampton boss Nigel Adkins is to make an improved £4million offer for Watford wonderkid Marvin Sordell when the transfer window reopens.

Stoke defender Danny Pugh has been offered the chance to rejoin old club Leeds on loan.

DAILY STAR

Andre Villas-Boas has warned Fernando Torres he faces the Chelsea axe just days after being ditched by Spain.

Kevin Davies last night warned Manchester United starlets Phil Jones and David De Gea: I'm coming after you tomorrow.

Luke Young has revealed the reason he quit England was the poor treatment he got from Fabio Capello.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says the club's failure to sign a new striker before the transfer deadline left him feeling badly let down by the board.

Alex McLeish has warned Aston Villa fans the Midlanders can no longer compete with the super clubs trying to grab players.

Leon Clarke will join Chesterfield on loan after falling out with Swindon boss Paolo di Canio.

DAILY MAIL

Chelsea boss Andre-Villas Boas has warned misfiring striker Fernando Torres he has two matches to up his game or face being dropped.

Manchester United have written to Russian ice hockey club Lokomotiv Yaroslavl to offer support and sympathy in the wake of the plane crash that killed 36 people connected to the team and seven crew.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has admitted he was angered and frustrated by the board's failure to sign a new No 9 in the transfer window.

Carlos Tevez is in line for his first start of the Barclays Premier League season as Manchester City face Wigan at the Etihad Stadium.

Luke Young says Fabio Capello's man-management style was the key reason behind his decision to quit England.

Arsenal are revving up their interest in Argentina midfielder Lucas Biglia, 25.

DAILY EXPRESS

Andre Villas-Boas has issued a stark warning to Fernando Torres that he will not be afraid to wield the axe if the Spaniard's dismal goal drought carries on.

Alan Pardew is adamant Joey Barton's enforced move from Newcastle was inevitable, as relations between him and the St James' Park board had irretrievably broken down.

Luke Young has accused England coach Fabio Capello of treating him as "an afterthought".

DAILY RECORD

Sion president Christian Constantin will fight to get the Europa League stopped if his side aren't reinstated at the expense of Celtic.

Hardline Hearts boss Paulo Sergio has stripped his players of their midweek day off because he wants them to work harder on their game.

Celtic are sending chief executive Peter Lawwell to Mexico to build on the club's link with feeder club Santos Laguna.

Peter Houston has shot down speculation that Dundee United teenager Scott Allan is wanted by the Old Firm.
 

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THE GUARDIAN: Garry Cook's three-year tenure at Manchester City chief executive ended in controversy and humiliation when the club's investigation concluded he had lied about writing the e-mail mocking Nedum Onuoha's mother's cancer, and he paid the price with his job. Also: Andy Murray inevitably did it the hard way to reach the semi-finals of the US Open.

DAILY EXPRESS: Arsene Wenger claims going to hell would be a walk in the park in comparison to the "most disturbed summer" of his Arsenal reign. Also: Manchester City chief executive Garry Cook resigned before he was sacked yesterday - after appearing to have been exposed as a liar.

THE INDEPENDENT: Manchester City's outgoing chief executive Garry Cook offered no apology last night and portrayed himself as a victim of "personal" focus as he resigned over an email to the mother of defender Nedum Onuoha, which mocked her fight with cancer. Also: After a summer which said prepared him for "hell", Arsene Wenger hopes to begin anew against Swansea City this afternoon.

DAILY MAIL: Arsene Wenger believes "going to hell" will be a breeze compared with the suffering he has endured at Arsenal this summer. Also: Garry Cook's three-and-a-half-year reign as chief executive of Manchester City came to a dramatic end yesterday when he resigned after admitting sending an offensive e-mail to the mother of defender Nedum Onouha.

DAILY MIRROR: Arsene Wenger last night admitted he has endured a summer of hell. Also: Disgraced former Manchester City chief executive Garry Cook quit because he knew he faced the sack, it emerged last night.

DAILY STAR: Disgraced Manchester City chief executive Garry Cook jumped before he was pushed last night and quit his £1.8m job at the Etihad Stadium. Also: Sir Alex Ferguson has called on referees to give more protection to his under-fire goalkeeper David de Gea.

THE SUN: David De Gea is set to be left out of Manchester United's clash at Bolton today. Also: Fernando Torres has slammed Chelsea midfielders as being "old and slow".

THE TIMES: Garry Cook resigned as chief executive of Manchester City yesterday after an investigation by the club in the wake of the scandal over an offensive e-mail sent to the cancer-stricken mother of a player. Also: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that the transfer window has prepared him for hell.

THE TELEGRAPH: Garry Cook resigned as Manchester City's chief executive yesterday after he admitted to an "error of judgement" over his part in the offensive e-mail received by the mother of Nedum Onouha - one of the club's players - who suffers from cancer. Also: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, whose side face Swansea today after a disastrous start to the season, has compared his last few months with being sent to hell.
 

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THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY: Ben Youngs' lively return after a knee injury has put him in line to regain the England starting place he held last season...Manchester City delivered another exhilarating attacking performance yesterday which should have produced a more stunning scoreline than the 5-1 demolition they carried out on Tottenham on their last outing.

THE OBSERVER: Wayne Rooney rattled in his second hat-trick of the season as United regained pole position in the Premier League...Four straight wins, 15 goals, another hat-trick and a Champions League debut around the corner, Manchester City seem to be short of nothing except a new chief executive, and Garry Cook's shoes will surely be filled quickly as the job description must rank as one of the most attractive in the country.

THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH: Ben Youngs came off the bench to save England from embarrassment at the Rugby World Cup on a day that also proved chastening for Scotland and France...Wayne Rooney yesterday became just the fourth player in Premier League history to score consecutive hat-tricks as Manchester United crushed Bolton 5-0 to maintain their lead at the top of the table.

THE MAIL ON SUNDAY: Kenny Dalglish rocked football last night by claiming that referees have been victimising Liverpool in their decisions this season...England laboured to victory in their opening match of the Rugby World Cup in Dunedin yesterday - and manager Martin Johnson, who lifted the trophy as a player in 2003, admitted: "I've aged about 20 years."

SUNDAY MIRROR: Martin O'Neill is being lined up to make a sensational return to Leicester City...Sir Alex Ferguson cranked up the pressure on Champions League new boys Manchester City by declaring: "I'm glad we've not got their group."...Neil Warnock reckons Joey Barton will be on a fast-track to England selection - once Fabio Capello quits the Three Lions...Super sub Ben Youngs rescued England from a World Cup disaster in Dunedin after Jonny Wilkinson's famed kicking game went into meltdown.

SUNDAY EXPRESS: Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is on the trail of Everton's latest wonderkid Ross Barkley...The whoops and screams came from Sebastian Vettel to celebrate his tenth pole position of the season at Monza...but Jenson Button offered hope of silencing the German today.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY: Sir Alex Ferguson has told Man City: "You are in the Champions League group from hell."...Phil Anderton - already working for Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour in Abu Dhabi - is a leading contender to succeed Garry Cook as chief executive of Manchester City.

THE PEOPLE: FA chiefs are hatching an emergency plan to install Harry Redknapp as England manager for the Euro 2012 finals...Steve Kean fears he will be sacked if Blackburn lose at Fulham yesterday...Nicolas Anelka has been offered a mind-boggling £8.4million-a-year contract to finish his career in the Middle East...Scotland faced falling victim to the biggest upset in World Cup history yesterday before two late tries from Simon Danielli saw off Romania.

THE SUNDAY TIMES: Jose Mourinho has turned down a two-year deal worth a staggering £43million after tax to manage the Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala...For most of a thunderous match, England looked in grave danger of opening their Rugby World Cup pool programme with defeat against a powerful Argentina team who dominated much of the play.
 

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 12

DAILY MIRROR

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has been told to fight for his place against Manchester United.

Sergio Aguero has vowed to do for Manchester City what Diego Maradona did for Napoli.

Asamoah Gyan will double his money after quitting Sunderland for AUE side Al-Ain on a year-long loan as his £40,000-a-week wages are tax free.

Harry Redknapp says Spurs missed out on a £13million windfall for Gio Dos Santos in January.

Wolves are set to offer striker Kevin Doyle a new four-year contract.

Gabriel Obertan insists Newcastle will manage just fine without Joey Barton this season.

THE SUN

Fernando Torres is facing a double whammy in Chelsea's big week - he could be axed for the Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen and Sunday's trip to Manchester United.

Neil Warnock says he trusts Joey Barton not to do anything stupid tonight.

David Beckham has been urged by new QPR owner Tony Fernandes to lead the club's bid to join the footballing elite.

Heurelho Gomes will be allowed to leave Spurs following the signing of veteran Brad Friedel.

Asamoah Gyan has admitted he quit Sunderland for money.

DAILY STAR

Asamoah Gyan has quadrupled his pay after quitting Sunderland for mega-rich UAE side Al-Ain.

Kevin Davies has apologised for the tackle that has put Tom Cleverley out for a month.

DAILY MAIL

Fabio Capello has been targeted for one huge final payday by big-spending Russian club Anzhio Makhachkala.

Emmanuel Adebayor has pleaded with Tottenham to sign him permanently after he described his relationship with Manchester City as 'broken'.

Dozens of English professional footballers will be named and shamed tonight for failing out-of-competition drug tests that have never been made public by the FA.

Fabio Capello is to be shown counselling a football club owner about his manaager and the tactics being used by his team in a remarkable television film. Capello offered his opinions when asked by Flavio Briatore, then the co-owner of QPR.

Sunderland are to receive a world-record loan fee approaching £6million for Asamoah Gyan's season-long stint in the UAE.

DAILY EXPRESS

Steve Bruce's job at Sunderland is under real threat as owner Ellis Short's patience runs thin after their poor start to the season.

DAILY RECORD

Shocked Atletico Madrid have vowed to take their fury out on Neil Lennon's men after Celtic legend Billy McNeill branded them scum.

Steven Whittaker insists Rangers' off-field turmoil won't affect them going into Sunday's showdown with Celtic.
 

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THE TIMES:

Chelsea will question Fernando Torres about an interview in which the striker appeared to criticise his team-mates as "older" players who are "very slow".

Even if victory somehow eluded Queens Park Rangers on the night that marked the start of a new era, a sense of honour did not.

DAILY TELEGRAPH:

The gift-wrapped box of footballing fireworks that is the Champions League is reopened this evening, unveiling the greatest technical and tactical show on earth. Chelsea's new manager, Andre Villas-Boas, even hails the competition as harder to win than the World Cup.

THE INDEPENDENT:

Andre Villas-Boas showed his first signs of frustration yesterday with Chelsea's struggling striker Fernando Torres when he said that the club were investigating comments made by the player that some of his team-mates at the club were "very slow" and partly to blame for his lack of goals.

Arsene Wenger believes a financial cataclysm will soon engulf Europe, in months, if not weeks, finally affecting a sport which has so far appeared immune to the economic depression provoked by the banking crisis.

THE GUARDIAN:

Arsene Wenger has spoken of his fear that Arsenal are being left behind by a financially elite cartel led by Barcelona and Real Madrid.

The Football Association will defend its policy of keeping the identity of players who fail drug tests for recreational substances confidential in the wake of a Channel 4 documentary that named a Scottish international as one of those who has served a ban in secret.

DAILY EXPRESS:

Fernando Torres will face a carpeting from boss Andre Villas-Boas after moaning that Chelsea's players are too old and slow.

Joey Barton still has hopes of playing for England, but he had a low-key debut for Queens Park Rangers against his former club Newcastle at Loftus Road last night.

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn told Asamoah Gyan that the door remained open for him after revealing why he accepted a loan offer for the striker.

Andre Villas-Boas last night denied that Chelsea have drifted further away than ever from achieving their Holy Grail in Europe.

DAILY MAIL:

Fernando Torres faces a reprimand for Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas over public criticism in which he accused his team-mates of being "old" and "slow".

Jimmy Bullard's controversial departure from Hull is to be the subject of a Football League disciplinary commission.

Fabio Capello has a clause in his contract preventing him accepting a new job before England have qualified for Euro 2012.

DAILY MIRROR:

Dozens of top footballers in Britain have failed tests for cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis.

Joey Barton wants an England recall after captaining QPR on his debut against Newcastle.

Kenny Dalglish will not receive an FA charge for criticising referees.

Tim Cahill wants Everton bosses to stick to their guns and not gamble away the club's future.

Michael Ballack believes now is the best time to face Chelsea after yet another summer of managerial change at Stamford Bridge.

Roberto Mancini claims Barcelona and Real Madrid missed out on one of the best players in the world when they overlooked David Silva.

THE SUN:

Frank Lampard is facing the Chelsea axe tonight.

Neil Warnock handed new boy Joey Barton the QPR captaincy last night.

Bayer Leverkusen star Sidney Sam warmed up for tonight's Champions League showdown with Chelsea by sneering: "Who the f*** are you?"

Arsene Wenger admits that NONE of England's Champions League clubs can match Real Madrid or Barcelona.

Dortmund star Neven Subotic says Arsene Wenger has a "big problem" at Arsenal after selling Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri.

Raul Meireles claims he has taken a step up in class after being forced out by Liverpool.

Kevin Davies says he has no plans to change his ways.

Rafael van de Vaart has accused Tottenham of not being interested in the Europa League.

Diego Maradona says Sergio Aguero can win the lot at Manchester City.

DAILY STAR:

Fernando Torres faces a rollicking from Andre Villas-Boas over his public criticism of the Chelsea team.

Joey Barton's reunion with Newcastle ended in stalemate at Loftus Road last night.

Didier Drogba will miss Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United after failing to recover from concussion.

Michael Carrick is on a mission to come in from the cold and take his frustrations out on Benfica.

Dirk Kuyt has taken a swipe at Liverpool's lack of recent success - insisting he is the "champion of winning nothing" among his Holland team-mates.

DAILY RECORD:

Rangers owner Craig Whyte broke cover last night and warned the club's fans to get ready to a period of "pain" and cuts.
 

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DAILY EXPRESS: Andre Villas-Boas started his first Champions League campaign as Chelsea boss with a 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen at Stamford Bridge last night. Also: Wayne Rooney flew out of Manchester yesterday for United's opening Champions League fixture against Benfica amid speculation about his fitness.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: The curse of injury has yet again befallen Andrew Sheridan whose World Cup is over. Also: After recent travails Arsenal would have settled for a point in the passion pit that is the home of Borussia Dortmund but eventually they left with a slight feeling of frustration.

DAILY MIRROR: Sir Alex Ferguson has compared Wayne Rooney to Pele and claimed the Manchester United striker is on course for his best-ever goal haul. Also: David Luiz gave boss Andre Villas-Boas a gift from the gods to get the Blues off to a flyer in Group E.

DAILY STAR: Fernando Torres turned provider for Chelsea last night. The Spaniard failed to end his own goal drought, but set up both strikes for his side as they finally overcame a stubborn Bayer Leverkusen side. Also: Sir Alex Ferguson last night saluted Wayne Rooney's stunning start to the season by hailing him the white Pele.

DAILY MAIL: England's World Cup campaign suffered a massive blow last night after a shoulder injury ruled heavyweight prop Andrew Sheridan out of the tournament. Also: Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley will be hit with a four-match ban for stamping on Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata.

THE SUN: Andre Villas-Boas made his peace with Fernando Torres after the goal-shy striker turned Champions League creator. Also: The FA have been urged to investigate Joey Barton's free transfer to QPR amid claims up to £2.5million was paid out in fees.

THE TIMES: Chelsea enjoyed a winning start to their Champions League campaign last night, but Fernando Torres failed to stake a convincing claim for a starting role when they face Manchester United on Sunday in their biggest match of the season so far. Also: Arsene Wenger succeeded in his pre-match pledge to transmit positive vibes to his players during his temporary incarceration in the stands, but Arsenal's good luck ran out eventually.

THE GUARDIAN: England's first-choice loosehead prop, Andrew Sheridan, is out of the World Cup after suffering a recurrence of the shoulder problems that have blighted his career. Also: There is jubilation in these odd days for Arsenal.
 

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DAILY MIRROR: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is the shock name on Blackburn's list of managerial targets as Steve Kean fights to save his job. Also: Paul Scholes has blasted England's "mollycoddled and pampered" stars and claims they have no chance of winning a major trophy.

THE SUN: Andre Villas-Boas has hit back at Manchester United taunts that Chelsea are too old to win the title. Also: Manchester United may put their Singapore flotation plans on hold.

THE TIMES: As England's World Cup squad met yesterday to digest the fallout from its drinking session in Queenstown, Martin Johnson insisted that he would not be taking disciplinary action, nor would he seek to lock away his players or impose a curfew. Also: The World Cup meets a moment of truth tomorrow when Wales must tame an aggressive, fast and skilful Samoa side or face an early exit - the fourth time they would have suffered that embarrassment.

DAILY EXPRESS: James Haskell has warned his England team-mates over their conduct after embarrassing revelations of their late-night drunkenness in Queenstown. Also: Andre Villas-Boas has told Sir Alex Ferguson that if the gloves come off, he would not back down in a war of words.

DAILY MAIL: Martin Johnson believes England can use the controversy surrounding Mike Tindall and his team-mates' night out in Queenstown to ignite their World Cup campaign. Also: Andre Villas-Boas sprang to defend his senior players yesterday as he prepared for the biggest test of his short Chelsea career at Manchester United tomorrow.

DAILY STAR: Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Manchester United to write Chelsea off at their peril. Also: Roberto Mancini insists Mario Balotelli will be available for tomorrow's trip to Fulham - despite the Italian hitman being forced to return home to take part in a Mafia trial.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Martin Johnson, the England manager, says there will be no extra security measures for Mike Tindall during the World Cup campaign. Also: Wales might be the side on everybody's lips after their vibrant performance, and unlucky defeat, against South Africa last week but the fact remains that their World Cup campaign could be over if they lose in Hamilton tomorrow against possibly the best Samoan side in history.

THE INDEPENDENT: Martin Johnson has drawn three main conclusions from the first fierce blaze of controversy to engulf his World Cup squad like a bushfire, the most important to his mind being that international rugby will be a sadder, sorrier place if players cannot knock back one beer too many at the bar on a rare free evening. Also: Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal are "starting again" this season, after the summer losses of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri.

THE GUARDIAN: Kenny Dalglish has pledged that his commitment to "the Liverpool way" will not falter whatever setbacks the club encounter this season. Also: Chris Samba, the Blackburn Rovers captain, says he wants to make life "a living hell" for Arsenal at Ewood Park today when the Premier League's bottom club, with just a point to their name, are expecting disgruntled supporters to stage a march to demand the manager's removal prior to the lunchtime kick-off.
 
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