DAILY MAIL:
Martin Jol admitted last night he could be close to losing his job at Fulham as football's 'sacking season' begins to affect the Premier League. Also: Jose Mourinho yesterday blasted Romelu Lukaku, the Chelsea striker who Sportmail can reveal requested a transfer hours after his decisive penalty miss in the UEFA Super Cup final against Bayern Munich.
THE SUN:
Martin Jol reckons he faces the sack if Fulham lost to West Ham. And the Cottagers boss bizarrely admits he would be concerned if he were owner Shahid Khan. Also: Romelu Lukaku wanted to leave Chelsea last summer. The £20million Belgium striker on loan at Everton, demanded a move as the transfer window was closing.
THE INDEPENDENT:
One thing everyone who is at Tottenham Hotspur will agree upon is that Andre Villas-Boas works hard. Also: Steven Gerrard has now admitted he was "gutted" by Sir Alex Ferguson's criticism of him in his autobiography and the Liverpool and England captain said that Manchester United offered him a seven year contract when he was 13.
THE TIMES:
Paul Scholes has not hung up his boots. Not quite, anyway. Once a week he dusts them down and turns out for Chaddy Park Legends. Also: David Moyes believes Wayne Rooney is likely to become even more dangerous from dead-ball positions given the hours the Manchester United striker is spending honing his technique and delivery in training.
DAILY STAR
: Steven Gerrard has hit back at Sir Alex Ferguson's claim he is not a "top, top player". Also: Arsene Wenger fears it is impossible to stop match-fixing in football. But he feels the English game in 99.9 per cent clean and hopes this week's revelations about rigged matches are a one-off.
DAILY MIRROR:
Grand National winner Timmy Murphy ended up in hospital last night after an astonishing dust up with a rival jockey. Also: Jose Mourinho has told Romelu Lukaku to admit he was the one who wanted out of Chelsea.
THE GUARDIAN:
Liverpool fear Daniel Sturridge is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after the striker suffered suspected ankle ligament damage in training. Also: David Warner has admitted he regrets having described Jonathan Trott's batting in the first Test in Brisbane as "pretty poor and pretty weak" and sent his best wishes to the 32-year-old following his abrupt departure from England's Ashes tour.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Jose Mourinho has risked driving a wedge between himself and Romelu Lukaku by accusing the striker of misleading the public over why he left Chelsea. Also: Timmy Murphy will miss today's ride on fancied Hennessy Gold Cup contender Our Father after an alleged weighing-room bust-up with Dominic Elsworth at Newbury yesterday.
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THE SUN ON SUNDAY:
Sergio Aguero is Real Madrid's top target next summer. Also: Aaron Ramsey fired Arsenal seven points clear at the top - and got an ovation from Cardiff fans.
THE OBSERVER:
Ian Bell has revealed that he was as surprised as anyone when his Warwickshire team-mate Jonathan Trott let England's Ashes tour last Sunday night - and confirmed that he is keen to take his place at number three in the second Test in Adelaide. Also: Asked if he thinks he will still be Fulham's manager when they play Tottenham on Wednesday night Martin Jol simply shrugged. "It's not in my hands," Jol said after Fulham had failed to register a single shot on target in the course of a horribly meek 3-0 defeat by West Ham.
SUNDAY TIMES:
Another defeat, Fulham's sixth in succession, has left Martin Jol clinging to his job as manager. Also: Gareth Bale scored his first Real Madrid hat-trick - taking his goal tally for the season in all competitions to nine - in the 4-0 defeat of Real Valladolid at the Bernabeu last night.
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH:
Tottenham Hotspur have tentatively drawn up a list of potential replacements should they decide to sack Andre Villas-Boas as their head coach. Also: English clubs are almost certain to play European rugby next season because of the continuing crisis surrounding the Heineken Cup, according to Premier Rugby chief executive Mark McCafferty.
SUNDAY PEOPLE:
Ashley Cole is weighing up a move to the United States - with New York Red Bulls leading the race for his signature. Also: Tottenham are hoping to cure their goalscoring ills with a £30million bid for Fiorentina and Italy striker Giuseppe Rossi.
SUNDAY MIRROR:
Guus Hiddink has emerged as the favourite to take over at Tottenham if they ditch under-fire boss Andre Villas-Boas. Also: Aussie cricket chiefs have sacked the PA announcer at Alice Springs following a race row over Monty Panesar.
SUNDAY EXPRESS:
Chelsea are ready to break the British record for a teenager and pay £30million for Southampton defender Luke Shaw. Also: Michael Laudrup and Gus Poyet will find themselves on a Spurs shortlist if frustrated chairman Daniel Levy decides to axe Andre Villas-Boas.
MAIL ON SUNDAY:
James Anderson has vowed that battered England will not back down when the Ashes sledging war resumes in Adelaide this week. Also: Fabio Capello, the former England manager, has been mentioned in discussions at Tottenham as a shock candidate to take over if current boss Andre Villas-Boas is sacked.
INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY:
Hull city's owner has described supporters protesting against his plan to change the name to Hull Tigers as "hooligans" and warned he will put the club up for sale if the fans do not accept his authority. Also: Premier League clubs spent nearly £100million on agents' fees this year with Chelsea and Manchester City leading the way, according to new figures released last night.
DAILY STAR SUNDAY:
Arsene Wenger is on full alert to splash the cash after Manchester City defender Micah Richards revealed that he is considering his Etihad future. Also: Arsene Wenger hailed sensational Aaron Ramsey after his double in Cardiff blasted Arsenal seven points clear at the top.
Sergio Aguero is Real Madrid's top target next summer. Also: Aaron Ramsey fired Arsenal seven points clear at the top - and got an ovation from Cardiff fans.
THE OBSERVER:
Ian Bell has revealed that he was as surprised as anyone when his Warwickshire team-mate Jonathan Trott let England's Ashes tour last Sunday night - and confirmed that he is keen to take his place at number three in the second Test in Adelaide. Also: Asked if he thinks he will still be Fulham's manager when they play Tottenham on Wednesday night Martin Jol simply shrugged. "It's not in my hands," Jol said after Fulham had failed to register a single shot on target in the course of a horribly meek 3-0 defeat by West Ham.
SUNDAY TIMES:
Another defeat, Fulham's sixth in succession, has left Martin Jol clinging to his job as manager. Also: Gareth Bale scored his first Real Madrid hat-trick - taking his goal tally for the season in all competitions to nine - in the 4-0 defeat of Real Valladolid at the Bernabeu last night.
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH:
Tottenham Hotspur have tentatively drawn up a list of potential replacements should they decide to sack Andre Villas-Boas as their head coach. Also: English clubs are almost certain to play European rugby next season because of the continuing crisis surrounding the Heineken Cup, according to Premier Rugby chief executive Mark McCafferty.
SUNDAY PEOPLE:
Ashley Cole is weighing up a move to the United States - with New York Red Bulls leading the race for his signature. Also: Tottenham are hoping to cure their goalscoring ills with a £30million bid for Fiorentina and Italy striker Giuseppe Rossi.
SUNDAY MIRROR:
Guus Hiddink has emerged as the favourite to take over at Tottenham if they ditch under-fire boss Andre Villas-Boas. Also: Aussie cricket chiefs have sacked the PA announcer at Alice Springs following a race row over Monty Panesar.
SUNDAY EXPRESS:
Chelsea are ready to break the British record for a teenager and pay £30million for Southampton defender Luke Shaw. Also: Michael Laudrup and Gus Poyet will find themselves on a Spurs shortlist if frustrated chairman Daniel Levy decides to axe Andre Villas-Boas.
MAIL ON SUNDAY:
James Anderson has vowed that battered England will not back down when the Ashes sledging war resumes in Adelaide this week. Also: Fabio Capello, the former England manager, has been mentioned in discussions at Tottenham as a shock candidate to take over if current boss Andre Villas-Boas is sacked.
INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY:
Hull city's owner has described supporters protesting against his plan to change the name to Hull Tigers as "hooligans" and warned he will put the club up for sale if the fans do not accept his authority. Also: Premier League clubs spent nearly £100million on agents' fees this year with Chelsea and Manchester City leading the way, according to new figures released last night.
DAILY STAR SUNDAY:
Arsene Wenger is on full alert to splash the cash after Manchester City defender Micah Richards revealed that he is considering his Etihad future. Also: Arsene Wenger hailed sensational Aaron Ramsey after his double in Cardiff blasted Arsenal seven points clear at the top.
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THE SUN:
Martin Jol was axed as Fulham boss last night after his first contact with owner Shahid Khan in two months. Also: Stuart Pearce is ready to bounce back into management with Sheffield Wednesday.
DAILY MIRROR:
Andre Villas-Boas saw his Tottenham side grab a draw against Manchester United then told his critics: "Show me some respect". Also: It was a dramatic day for managerial departures yesterday, Martin Jol shown the door - as expected - at Fulham while Sheffield Wednesday sacked Dave Jones and Owen Coyle surprisingly left Wigan.
DAILY MAIL:
Andre Villas-Boas launched a stunning attack on his critics yesterday after Tottenham's 2-2 home draw with Manchester United. Also: Martin Jol was finally sacked by Fulham yesterday after the club's dismal start to the season.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Rene Meulensteen yesterday took Martin Jol's job at Fulham just 18 days after arriving to help him save it. Also: Andre Villas-boas said he deserved "some respect" after Tottenham's 2-2 draw with Manchester United.
DAILY STAR:
Fuming Andre Villas-Boas hit back at his critics yesterday in an amazing attack. Also: Rene Meulensteen was last night asked to save Fulham's season after Martin Jol was finally axed.
THE GUARDIAN:
Andre Villas-Boas claimed he deserves more respect as he railed against what he believes is a sinister agenda to undermine him. Also: Five months after buying Fulham, Shahid Khan has sacked his first Premier League manager, relieving Martin Jol of his duties 24 hours after a dismal performance in Saturday's 3-0 defeat at West Ham.
THE INDEPENDENT:
Andre Villas-Boas hit back at criticism from former Tottenham Hotspur chairman Alan Sugar after yesterday's 2-2 draw with Manchester United, claiming that the 66-year-old was not a true Spurs fan because of the manner in which he had sold the club 12 years ago. Also: In the end, Martin Jol's stay of execution lasted only 180 minutes.
THE TIMES:
Rene Meulensteen denied stabbing Martin Jol in the back last night after replacing his fellow Dutchman as the manager of Fulham. Also: Andre Villas-Boas should just have let his team do the talking.
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Andre Villas-Boas made an extraordinary plea for more respect yesterday, claiming that Tottenham Hotspur were victims of an agenda and that his integrity and "human values" had been unfairly attacked during the past week. Also: Martin Jol was dismissed yesterday as Fulham manager and replaced immediately by Rene Meulensteen, after Shahid Khan, the club owner and chairman, finally lost patience with Jol following a run of six successive defeats.
Martin Jol was axed as Fulham boss last night after his first contact with owner Shahid Khan in two months. Also: Stuart Pearce is ready to bounce back into management with Sheffield Wednesday.
DAILY MIRROR:
Andre Villas-Boas saw his Tottenham side grab a draw against Manchester United then told his critics: "Show me some respect". Also: It was a dramatic day for managerial departures yesterday, Martin Jol shown the door - as expected - at Fulham while Sheffield Wednesday sacked Dave Jones and Owen Coyle surprisingly left Wigan.
DAILY MAIL:
Andre Villas-Boas launched a stunning attack on his critics yesterday after Tottenham's 2-2 home draw with Manchester United. Also: Martin Jol was finally sacked by Fulham yesterday after the club's dismal start to the season.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Rene Meulensteen yesterday took Martin Jol's job at Fulham just 18 days after arriving to help him save it. Also: Andre Villas-boas said he deserved "some respect" after Tottenham's 2-2 draw with Manchester United.
DAILY STAR:
Fuming Andre Villas-Boas hit back at his critics yesterday in an amazing attack. Also: Rene Meulensteen was last night asked to save Fulham's season after Martin Jol was finally axed.
THE GUARDIAN:
Andre Villas-Boas claimed he deserves more respect as he railed against what he believes is a sinister agenda to undermine him. Also: Five months after buying Fulham, Shahid Khan has sacked his first Premier League manager, relieving Martin Jol of his duties 24 hours after a dismal performance in Saturday's 3-0 defeat at West Ham.
THE INDEPENDENT:
Andre Villas-Boas hit back at criticism from former Tottenham Hotspur chairman Alan Sugar after yesterday's 2-2 draw with Manchester United, claiming that the 66-year-old was not a true Spurs fan because of the manner in which he had sold the club 12 years ago. Also: In the end, Martin Jol's stay of execution lasted only 180 minutes.
THE TIMES:
Rene Meulensteen denied stabbing Martin Jol in the back last night after replacing his fellow Dutchman as the manager of Fulham. Also: Andre Villas-Boas should just have let his team do the talking.
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Andre Villas-Boas made an extraordinary plea for more respect yesterday, claiming that Tottenham Hotspur were victims of an agenda and that his integrity and "human values" had been unfairly attacked during the past week. Also: Martin Jol was dismissed yesterday as Fulham manager and replaced immediately by Rene Meulensteen, after Shahid Khan, the club owner and chairman, finally lost patience with Jol following a run of six successive defeats.
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Tuesday December 3
Roy Hodgson has one big wish for England at Friday's World Cup draw - don't put us in the jungle.
Andre Villas-Boas has been blasted as "immature" by West Ham boss Sam Allardyce.
Manchester City won't sell striker Edin Dzeko in the January transfer window.
Nottingham Forest want Leicester winger Lloyd Dyer in a £500,000 January deal.
West Ham could sign Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis next month.
Reading are considering a move for Rotherham midfielder Ben Pringle.
Leeds and Bolton want to sign Charlton captain Johnnie Jackson, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
Roy Hodgson has admitted he pushed injured Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge to face Germany last month to 'test his resolve'.
Manchester City have won the battle for Brahim Abdelkader Diaz.
Sam Allardyce has accused Andre Vilas-Boas of 'immaturity' as Tottenham's players stepped forward to support their under-fire manager.
Roy Hodgson last night told Brendan Rodgers he will make no apology for playing an injured Daniel Sturridge for England.
Arsenal have had an €8million (£6.61million) bid for Alexandre Pato rejected by his club Corinthians according to reports in Brazil
FIFA chiefs will today be grilled on whether they have a back-up plan to switch World Cup matches away from trouble-hit stadia.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has dismissed fresh reports linking Sergio Aguero with a move to Real Madrid.
Brendan Rodgers insists he will not spend for the sake of it - though he believes the January transfer window could be crucial to the future of Liverpool.
Saido Berahino has vowed to repay West Brom after sealing a massive pay hike from £850 a week to £15,000 a week.
Celtic manager Neil Lennon will watch Huddersfield striker James Vaughan against Bolton tonight.
Roy Hodgson has admitted he is more concerned about World Cup venues than the potential opponents - and fears being stuck in the jungle.
Arsenal have agreed to sign Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata on a six-month loan deal in January.
Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea target Javier Pastore insists he won't be leaving Paris Saint-Germain.
Roy Hodgson last night declared: I'm the England Manager, Get Me Out Of Here!
Rene Meulensteen has told Fulham owner Shahid Khan: Show me the money.
Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata will join Arsenal in January after agreeing a six-month loan deal, and rejecting an offer from Tottenham.
Cristian Tello has opened the door to a switch to Liverpool after admitting he will look to leave Barcelona if his first-team opportunities do not improve.
Roberto Soldado has admitted that he has fallen significantly below his desired goalscoring standard for Tottenham but is adamant that he will eventually deliver in the Premier League.
Manchester United are targeting Leighton Baines, Ander Herrera and Ilkay Gundoganin in January - and will wait to open contract talks with Wayne Rooney.
Manuel Pellegrini has ended Arsenal's hopes of signing Edin Dzeko next month after ruling out the sale of the Manchester City forward.
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is determined to stay and earn a new contract.
Roy Hodgson has revealed his greatest fear at this week's World Cup finals draw is for England to be sent to play in the tropical heat and humidity of the Amazon.
Roy Hodgson flies out to Brazil today for the World Cup draw, admitting he is dreading the possibility of his England team being asked to play in the stifling conditions of Manaus in the Amazon rainforest.
Roy Hodgson admitted yesterday that he tested Daniel Sturridge's commitment to England by picking him against Germany last month even though the striker was not completely fit.
Tuesday December 3
Roy Hodgson has one big wish for England at Friday's World Cup draw - don't put us in the jungle.
Andre Villas-Boas has been blasted as "immature" by West Ham boss Sam Allardyce.
Manchester City won't sell striker Edin Dzeko in the January transfer window.
Nottingham Forest want Leicester winger Lloyd Dyer in a £500,000 January deal.
West Ham could sign Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis next month.
Reading are considering a move for Rotherham midfielder Ben Pringle.
Leeds and Bolton want to sign Charlton captain Johnnie Jackson, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
Roy Hodgson has admitted he pushed injured Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge to face Germany last month to 'test his resolve'.
Manchester City have won the battle for Brahim Abdelkader Diaz.
Sam Allardyce has accused Andre Vilas-Boas of 'immaturity' as Tottenham's players stepped forward to support their under-fire manager.
Roy Hodgson last night told Brendan Rodgers he will make no apology for playing an injured Daniel Sturridge for England.
Arsenal have had an €8million (£6.61million) bid for Alexandre Pato rejected by his club Corinthians according to reports in Brazil
FIFA chiefs will today be grilled on whether they have a back-up plan to switch World Cup matches away from trouble-hit stadia.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has dismissed fresh reports linking Sergio Aguero with a move to Real Madrid.
Brendan Rodgers insists he will not spend for the sake of it - though he believes the January transfer window could be crucial to the future of Liverpool.
Saido Berahino has vowed to repay West Brom after sealing a massive pay hike from £850 a week to £15,000 a week.
Celtic manager Neil Lennon will watch Huddersfield striker James Vaughan against Bolton tonight.
Roy Hodgson has admitted he is more concerned about World Cup venues than the potential opponents - and fears being stuck in the jungle.
Arsenal have agreed to sign Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata on a six-month loan deal in January.
Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea target Javier Pastore insists he won't be leaving Paris Saint-Germain.
Roy Hodgson last night declared: I'm the England Manager, Get Me Out Of Here!
Rene Meulensteen has told Fulham owner Shahid Khan: Show me the money.
Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata will join Arsenal in January after agreeing a six-month loan deal, and rejecting an offer from Tottenham.
Cristian Tello has opened the door to a switch to Liverpool after admitting he will look to leave Barcelona if his first-team opportunities do not improve.
Roberto Soldado has admitted that he has fallen significantly below his desired goalscoring standard for Tottenham but is adamant that he will eventually deliver in the Premier League.
Manchester United are targeting Leighton Baines, Ander Herrera and Ilkay Gundoganin in January - and will wait to open contract talks with Wayne Rooney.
Manuel Pellegrini has ended Arsenal's hopes of signing Edin Dzeko next month after ruling out the sale of the Manchester City forward.
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is determined to stay and earn a new contract.
Roy Hodgson has revealed his greatest fear at this week's World Cup finals draw is for England to be sent to play in the tropical heat and humidity of the Amazon.
Roy Hodgson flies out to Brazil today for the World Cup draw, admitting he is dreading the possibility of his England team being asked to play in the stifling conditions of Manaus in the Amazon rainforest.
Roy Hodgson admitted yesterday that he tested Daniel Sturridge's commitment to England by picking him against Germany last month even though the striker was not completely fit.
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THE TIMES:
Alastair Cook issued a rallying cry last night for his senior players to "lead the way" as he admitted to a number of hard-hitting team talks in the days before the second Test in Adelaide which starts at midnight tonight. Also: The nightmare scenario for Roy Hodgson became terrifying yesterday when FIFA opened up the prospect that England could draw Brazil, the United States and Italy in the World Cup draw on Friday.
THE INDEPENDENT:
Tony Pulis's first home game in charge of Crystal Palace had an immediate effect, with victory over West Ham lifting them off the bottom of the Premier League. Also: Jose Mourinho believes Manchester City pose more of a title threat than the Premier League leaders Arsenal.
DAILY STAR:
Jose Mourinho has turned up the title pressure on Manchester City by claiming they will have no excuses if they fail to win the league. Also: Skipper Alastair Cook hopes a heart-to-heart in Alice Springs has put England's Ashes bid back on course.
DAILY MAIL:
Alastair Cook has vowed that England will play the game the right way when the second Test starts here tonight, to avoid the ugly scenes that marred Australia's win in Brisbane. Also: As he prepares to face his old club for the first time tonight, David Moyes insists his over-riding concern is to avoid dropping more points and ensure Manchester United are not 'cut adrift' from the Barclays Premier League pacesetters.
DAILY MIRROR:
Dimitar Berbatov wants out of Fulham. Also: David Moyes is bracing himself for a hostile backlash from Everton fans tonight at Old Trafford.
THE GUARDIAN:
England's already high chances of encountering a tough World Cup group have increased further after FIFA threw a procedural curveball which could lead to Roy Hodgson's team facing Brazil, USA and Italy or Holland. Also: Jose Mourinho has claimed Manchester City's "unique" squad has placed greater pressure on them to secure the Premier League title.
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
The atmosphere at the Adelaide Oval will lack some of the gladiatorial intensity of the Gabba, not least because the stadium is only half finished, but that has not stopped Jeff Crowe, the match referee, from warning both captains about the behaviour of their players during the build-up to the second Test, which starts tonight. Also: Betsy Andreu, the wife of Lance Armstrong's former team-mate Frankie, who played a key part in exposing the Texan as a drug cheat, has launched a coruscating attack on the disgraced cyclist, claiming that he has refused to meet her while "reaching out" to others in a cynical exercise to try to reduce his life ban from elite sport.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Arsene Wenger insists he could not care less that pundits keep writing off Arsenal's chances of winning the Premier League. Also: Michael Clarke expects England to come back at his side "extra hard" in the second Test at the Adelaide Oval, which starts at midnight.
THE SUN:
Bad-boy Ravel Morrison lost his head again after Tony Pulis led Crystal Palace to victory in his first home game in charge. Also: Mike Phelan is close to being appointed Wigan manager.
Alastair Cook issued a rallying cry last night for his senior players to "lead the way" as he admitted to a number of hard-hitting team talks in the days before the second Test in Adelaide which starts at midnight tonight. Also: The nightmare scenario for Roy Hodgson became terrifying yesterday when FIFA opened up the prospect that England could draw Brazil, the United States and Italy in the World Cup draw on Friday.
THE INDEPENDENT:
Tony Pulis's first home game in charge of Crystal Palace had an immediate effect, with victory over West Ham lifting them off the bottom of the Premier League. Also: Jose Mourinho believes Manchester City pose more of a title threat than the Premier League leaders Arsenal.
DAILY STAR:
Jose Mourinho has turned up the title pressure on Manchester City by claiming they will have no excuses if they fail to win the league. Also: Skipper Alastair Cook hopes a heart-to-heart in Alice Springs has put England's Ashes bid back on course.
DAILY MAIL:
Alastair Cook has vowed that England will play the game the right way when the second Test starts here tonight, to avoid the ugly scenes that marred Australia's win in Brisbane. Also: As he prepares to face his old club for the first time tonight, David Moyes insists his over-riding concern is to avoid dropping more points and ensure Manchester United are not 'cut adrift' from the Barclays Premier League pacesetters.
DAILY MIRROR:
Dimitar Berbatov wants out of Fulham. Also: David Moyes is bracing himself for a hostile backlash from Everton fans tonight at Old Trafford.
THE GUARDIAN:
England's already high chances of encountering a tough World Cup group have increased further after FIFA threw a procedural curveball which could lead to Roy Hodgson's team facing Brazil, USA and Italy or Holland. Also: Jose Mourinho has claimed Manchester City's "unique" squad has placed greater pressure on them to secure the Premier League title.
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
The atmosphere at the Adelaide Oval will lack some of the gladiatorial intensity of the Gabba, not least because the stadium is only half finished, but that has not stopped Jeff Crowe, the match referee, from warning both captains about the behaviour of their players during the build-up to the second Test, which starts tonight. Also: Betsy Andreu, the wife of Lance Armstrong's former team-mate Frankie, who played a key part in exposing the Texan as a drug cheat, has launched a coruscating attack on the disgraced cyclist, claiming that he has refused to meet her while "reaching out" to others in a cynical exercise to try to reduce his life ban from elite sport.
DAILY EXPRESS:
Arsene Wenger insists he could not care less that pundits keep writing off Arsenal's chances of winning the Premier League. Also: Michael Clarke expects England to come back at his side "extra hard" in the second Test at the Adelaide Oval, which starts at midnight.
THE SUN:
Bad-boy Ravel Morrison lost his head again after Tony Pulis led Crystal Palace to victory in his first home game in charge. Also: Mike Phelan is close to being appointed Wigan manager.
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Thursday December 5
David Moyes suffered an Old Trafford nightmare against his old club Everton.
England fans have been told they risk being mugged or raped at next year's World Cup.
Barcelona scouts have been watching Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 22, but Arsene Wenger prices him at £50m.
Luis Suarez produced a stunning four-goal performance as Liverpool thrashed Norwich 5-1 at Anfield last night.
David Moyes conceded last night that Manchester United's title chances are in tatters after they were beaten by his former club Everton.
Manchester United are planning to offload midfield pair Ashley Young and Anderson in January.
Benfica are facing a battle to keep Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic in January, with interest from Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund.
Luis Suarez wrote his name in Anfield history with a stunning four-goal show against Norwich.
England fans were last night warned they risk being held up at knife-point or raped on the streets of Brazil during the World Cup.
Chelsea are lining up a loan deal to bring Monaco striker Radamel Falcao to Stamford Bridge.
Auxerre striker Paul-Georges Ntep says he is keen on a move to Arsenal, despite interest from Chelsea, Tottenham and Aston Villa.
England fans were warned here last night that the World Cup next year may be plagued by "violence, massed robberies and rapes" - by Brazil's sports minister.
Arsenal and Manchester City have expressed an interest in bringing former Chelsea, Gunners and Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra, 28, back to the Premier League.
Atletico Madrid are hoping to bring Chelsea midfield duo Juan Mata, 25, and Kevin De Bruyne, 22, to Spain as they prepare to let Manchester United and Liverpool midfield target Koke, 21, leave in the January transfer window.
Outplayed and defeated by his former team and with Manchester United's title hopes as good as over, David Moyes suffered his nadir at Old Trafford with gloating Evertonians making sure he knew it.
Arsene Wenger was asked repeatedly this week to answer those armchair pundits who have dismissed his team's title credentials but it was always the pitch rather than the press conference that would provide the most eloquent reaction.
David Moyes was beaten by his former Everton team last night as the Merseyside club recorded a first victory away to Manchester United for 21 years.
Eden Hazard helped to gloss over a team display littered with defensive frailties that forced Chelsea to stretch themselves for long periods to record a ninth consecutive victory on Wearside last night.
Concern over the readiness of some World Cup stadiums has intensified on the eve of the finals draw.
Thursday December 5
David Moyes suffered an Old Trafford nightmare against his old club Everton.
England fans have been told they risk being mugged or raped at next year's World Cup.
Barcelona scouts have been watching Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 22, but Arsene Wenger prices him at £50m.
Luis Suarez produced a stunning four-goal performance as Liverpool thrashed Norwich 5-1 at Anfield last night.
David Moyes conceded last night that Manchester United's title chances are in tatters after they were beaten by his former club Everton.
Manchester United are planning to offload midfield pair Ashley Young and Anderson in January.
Benfica are facing a battle to keep Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic in January, with interest from Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund.
Luis Suarez wrote his name in Anfield history with a stunning four-goal show against Norwich.
England fans were last night warned they risk being held up at knife-point or raped on the streets of Brazil during the World Cup.
Chelsea are lining up a loan deal to bring Monaco striker Radamel Falcao to Stamford Bridge.
Auxerre striker Paul-Georges Ntep says he is keen on a move to Arsenal, despite interest from Chelsea, Tottenham and Aston Villa.
England fans were warned here last night that the World Cup next year may be plagued by "violence, massed robberies and rapes" - by Brazil's sports minister.
Arsenal and Manchester City have expressed an interest in bringing former Chelsea, Gunners and Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra, 28, back to the Premier League.
Atletico Madrid are hoping to bring Chelsea midfield duo Juan Mata, 25, and Kevin De Bruyne, 22, to Spain as they prepare to let Manchester United and Liverpool midfield target Koke, 21, leave in the January transfer window.
Outplayed and defeated by his former team and with Manchester United's title hopes as good as over, David Moyes suffered his nadir at Old Trafford with gloating Evertonians making sure he knew it.
Arsene Wenger was asked repeatedly this week to answer those armchair pundits who have dismissed his team's title credentials but it was always the pitch rather than the press conference that would provide the most eloquent reaction.
David Moyes was beaten by his former Everton team last night as the Merseyside club recorded a first victory away to Manchester United for 21 years.
Eden Hazard helped to gloss over a team display littered with defensive frailties that forced Chelsea to stretch themselves for long periods to record a ninth consecutive victory on Wearside last night.
Concern over the readiness of some World Cup stadiums has intensified on the eve of the finals draw.
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DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Roy Hodgson is not a gambler by nature but he spoke with increasing belief in England on the eve of today's World Cup group stage draw. Also: The Mayor of Manaus last night said he hoped England did not play in the Amazonian city after Roy Hodgson expressed fears about having to travel there after today's draw is made.
THE TIMES:
Roy Hodgson must believe his England team have a chance in the World Cup even if the rest of the nation is sceptical. Also: Brendan Rodgers, the Liverpool manager, said he has made no agreement with Luis Suarez that would allow the in-form forward to leave Anfield this summer should the club fail to qualify for the Champions League.
THE GUARDIAN:
Roy Hodgson has said he would put a speculative tenner on his England side to win the World Cup before today's draw that will begin the final countdown to his proudest moment in football. Also: Monty Panesar has received a second apology from Cricket Australia inside a week, but has been backed to rise above off-field distractions to re-establish himself in international cricket during the remainder of the Ashes tour.
THE INDEPENDENT:
Roy Hodgson has admitted that England's long-term plans to base themselves in Rio de Janeiro at next summer's World Cup could be torn up if the draw today sees them playing group games in the more far-flung Brazilian host cities. Also: Everton captain Phil Jagielka has suggested after helping inflict a humiliating defeat on David Moyes that the new Manchester United manager was let down in the transfer market by the Old Trafford board this summer.
THE SUN:
David Moyes has revealed his hurt at Everton fans' abuse, it was claimed yesterday. Also: Porto want Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas to make a sensational return.
DAILY MAIL:
Roy Hodgson has told England fans to put their money on his team to win the World Cup as he prepares for today's draw in Brazil. Also: England face the alarming prospect of entering the 2015 World Cup without players battle-hardened by European competition after their clubs announced they would be missing from next season's Heineken Cup.
DAILY MIRROR:
David Moyes has been accused of a bitter rant at Everton fans following their win at Manchester United. Also: Roy Hodgson last night sent out a World Cup message to Three Lions fans as he vowed: "I'd put my money on England."
DAILY EXPRESS:
Roy Hodgson promised here that England fear nobody in today's World Cup draw and said: "I'd put my tenner on us." Also: Ryan Giggs has demanded an instant response from Manchester United as their hopes of retaining the Premier League title were written off.
DAILY STAR:
Roy Hodgson has backed England to shine at the World Cup and told fans: 'Stick a tenner on us.' Also: Luis Suarez is set to be offered a new contract at Liverpool.
Roy Hodgson is not a gambler by nature but he spoke with increasing belief in England on the eve of today's World Cup group stage draw. Also: The Mayor of Manaus last night said he hoped England did not play in the Amazonian city after Roy Hodgson expressed fears about having to travel there after today's draw is made.
THE TIMES:
Roy Hodgson must believe his England team have a chance in the World Cup even if the rest of the nation is sceptical. Also: Brendan Rodgers, the Liverpool manager, said he has made no agreement with Luis Suarez that would allow the in-form forward to leave Anfield this summer should the club fail to qualify for the Champions League.
THE GUARDIAN:
Roy Hodgson has said he would put a speculative tenner on his England side to win the World Cup before today's draw that will begin the final countdown to his proudest moment in football. Also: Monty Panesar has received a second apology from Cricket Australia inside a week, but has been backed to rise above off-field distractions to re-establish himself in international cricket during the remainder of the Ashes tour.
THE INDEPENDENT:
Roy Hodgson has admitted that England's long-term plans to base themselves in Rio de Janeiro at next summer's World Cup could be torn up if the draw today sees them playing group games in the more far-flung Brazilian host cities. Also: Everton captain Phil Jagielka has suggested after helping inflict a humiliating defeat on David Moyes that the new Manchester United manager was let down in the transfer market by the Old Trafford board this summer.
THE SUN:
David Moyes has revealed his hurt at Everton fans' abuse, it was claimed yesterday. Also: Porto want Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas to make a sensational return.
DAILY MAIL:
Roy Hodgson has told England fans to put their money on his team to win the World Cup as he prepares for today's draw in Brazil. Also: England face the alarming prospect of entering the 2015 World Cup without players battle-hardened by European competition after their clubs announced they would be missing from next season's Heineken Cup.
DAILY MIRROR:
David Moyes has been accused of a bitter rant at Everton fans following their win at Manchester United. Also: Roy Hodgson last night sent out a World Cup message to Three Lions fans as he vowed: "I'd put my money on England."
DAILY EXPRESS:
Roy Hodgson promised here that England fear nobody in today's World Cup draw and said: "I'd put my tenner on us." Also: Ryan Giggs has demanded an instant response from Manchester United as their hopes of retaining the Premier League title were written off.
DAILY STAR:
Roy Hodgson has backed England to shine at the World Cup and told fans: 'Stick a tenner on us.' Also: Luis Suarez is set to be offered a new contract at Liverpool.
Re: EXCLUSIVE Football News
DAILY TELEGRAPH:
Roy Hodgson was hardly singing in the rainforest at the news that England have been sent to Manaus, the capital of the jungle. Also: Greg Dyke was caught on camera making a cut-throat gesture last night after England were handed a nightmare World Cup group.
THE GUARDIAN:
Roy Hodgson struggled to put a brave face on a World Cup draw that paired England in a group with Italy and Uruguay, and involved a trip to the heat of the Amazon jungle. Also: This was a day of few consolations for England. In fact by midday it was torture, not even of the drip, drip variety, so rapidly did the Australians advance.
THE TIMES:
Greg Dyke will never again catch the public mood as effectively as he did with his cut-throat gesture when England were pitted, dauntingly, against Uruguay, Italy and Costa Rica in the 2014 World Cup finals yesterday. Also: David Moyes' troubled week took another turn for the worse yesterday when Rio Ferdinand appeared to criticise his preference for naming his teams at the last minute and Wilfried Zaha took to Twitter to deny that he has been in a relationship with the daughter of the Manchester United manager.
THE INDEPENDENT:
When England were drawn against Slovenia, Algeria and the United States in Group C of the 2010 World Cup, The Sun front page proclaimed "EASY - England, Algeria, Slovenia, Yanks". Also: David Moyes' press conference for the TV stations yesterday was so austere it made your eyes water.
DAILY MAIL:
FA chairman Greg Dyke summed up what he thought of England's World Cup hopes by making an outrageous cut-throat gesture as he heard the draw last night. Also: Brendan Rodgers has explained why Andy Carroll had to be sacrificed to turn Luis Suarez into one of the most feared finishers on the continent.
DAILY EXPRESS:
FA chairman Greg Dyke appeared to write off England's World Cup chances with a throat-cutting gesture after the team were drawn in a Group of Death with Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica. Also: Debutant Ben Stokes said there were no recriminations in the England dressing room over the dropped catches that have virtually cost them the chance of winning the second Ashes Test.
DAILY MIRROR:
England were plunged into a jungle hell as Sir Geoff Hurst apologised for his part in Roy Hodgson's nightmare World Cup draw. Also: Alan Pardew reckons the Premier League's top teams have lost a "fear factor" this season.
THE SUN:
England fans were in uproar last night after watching FA chairman Greg Dyke ridicule our World Cup chances. Also: Liverpool are ready to open contract talks with Luis Suarez.
DAILY STAR:
Bungling FA chairman Greg Dyke made a cut-throat gesture after England were drawn in a World Cup Group of Death. Also: Rio Ferdinand claims David Moyes is turning Manchester United into a nervous wreck.
Roy Hodgson was hardly singing in the rainforest at the news that England have been sent to Manaus, the capital of the jungle. Also: Greg Dyke was caught on camera making a cut-throat gesture last night after England were handed a nightmare World Cup group.
THE GUARDIAN:
Roy Hodgson struggled to put a brave face on a World Cup draw that paired England in a group with Italy and Uruguay, and involved a trip to the heat of the Amazon jungle. Also: This was a day of few consolations for England. In fact by midday it was torture, not even of the drip, drip variety, so rapidly did the Australians advance.
THE TIMES:
Greg Dyke will never again catch the public mood as effectively as he did with his cut-throat gesture when England were pitted, dauntingly, against Uruguay, Italy and Costa Rica in the 2014 World Cup finals yesterday. Also: David Moyes' troubled week took another turn for the worse yesterday when Rio Ferdinand appeared to criticise his preference for naming his teams at the last minute and Wilfried Zaha took to Twitter to deny that he has been in a relationship with the daughter of the Manchester United manager.
THE INDEPENDENT:
When England were drawn against Slovenia, Algeria and the United States in Group C of the 2010 World Cup, The Sun front page proclaimed "EASY - England, Algeria, Slovenia, Yanks". Also: David Moyes' press conference for the TV stations yesterday was so austere it made your eyes water.
DAILY MAIL:
FA chairman Greg Dyke summed up what he thought of England's World Cup hopes by making an outrageous cut-throat gesture as he heard the draw last night. Also: Brendan Rodgers has explained why Andy Carroll had to be sacrificed to turn Luis Suarez into one of the most feared finishers on the continent.
DAILY EXPRESS:
FA chairman Greg Dyke appeared to write off England's World Cup chances with a throat-cutting gesture after the team were drawn in a Group of Death with Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica. Also: Debutant Ben Stokes said there were no recriminations in the England dressing room over the dropped catches that have virtually cost them the chance of winning the second Ashes Test.
DAILY MIRROR:
England were plunged into a jungle hell as Sir Geoff Hurst apologised for his part in Roy Hodgson's nightmare World Cup draw. Also: Alan Pardew reckons the Premier League's top teams have lost a "fear factor" this season.
THE SUN:
England fans were in uproar last night after watching FA chairman Greg Dyke ridicule our World Cup chances. Also: Liverpool are ready to open contract talks with Luis Suarez.
DAILY STAR:
Bungling FA chairman Greg Dyke made a cut-throat gesture after England were drawn in a World Cup Group of Death. Also: Rio Ferdinand claims David Moyes is turning Manchester United into a nervous wreck.
Re: EXCLUSIVE Football News
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
: David Moyes last night insisted that Manchester United were still in the Premier League title race despite his side suffering another shock home defeat that will leave them a daunting 15 points behind the leaders if Arsenal win at home against Everton this afternoon. Also: Ian Bell admitted Mitchell Johnson is "blowing England away" after Australia's spearhead left the tourists confronting almost certain defeat in the second Ashes Test.
THE SUNDAY TIMES:
England's World Cup preparations suffered a further blow yesterday when Fifa, bowing to pressure from broadcasters, brought forward the kick-off time of their opening match against Italy in Brazil from 9pm to 6pm local time, exacerbating concerns over the high temperature and humidity in Manaus for the June 14 fixture. Also: With their grasp on the Ashes becoming weaker by the day, England's senior players know that they are fighting for their careers and reputations.
THE SUN ON SUNDAY:
David Moyes was booed by his own fans for the second time in four days as United lost at home again. Also: Luis Suarez last night warned England: I can knock you out of the World Cup.
SUNDAY PEOPLE:
Luis Suarez hammered a World Cup warning to England with his 14th goal in ten matches as Liverpool moved up to second in the Premier League with a 4-1 victory over West Ham. Also: Manchester United face financial carnage as David Moyes' team crashed to another defeat and slipped seven points adrift of the top four.
SUNDAY MIRROR:
David Moyes is turning to Sir Alex Ferguson for help. The Manchester United manager has been seeking Ferguson's counsel in a bid to put his Old Trafford reign back on track. Also: Oussama Assaidi tore off his shirt to celebrate his astonishing breakthrough. The Moroccan midfielder, sent on a s a late sub for Stoke, smashed home a spectacular last-gasp winner against Chelsea with his first ever Premier League goal.
SUNDAY EXPRESS:
Fabio Capello has dismissed England's World Cup chances - believing that his successor Roy Hodgson's team will arrive in Brazil shattered by an intense Premier League campaign. Also: Ian Bell has slammed his England team mates after their shambolic first innings display in Adelaide.
THE MAIL ON SUNDAY:
World Cup organisers turned up the heat on England and manager Roy Hodgson yesterday by bringing forward the kick-off time of their opening Group D match against Italy in the Amazon rainforest by three hours to meet the demands of European television. Also: England have already lost the Ashes according to former batting great Geoffrey Boycott - while ex-captain Michael Vaughan claims Alastair Cook's side have been 'pathetic' and face a 5-0 series humiliation.
STAR ON SUNDAY:
David Moyes was booed off at Old Trafford as Manchester United yesterday lost their second home Premier League game in four days. Also: Fabio Capello predicts World Cup failure for England - because they will be knackered when they arrive in Brazil next summer.
THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY:
Manchester United's manager David Moyes yesterday failed to offer any explanation for the catastrophic drop in performance levels which has seen a squad build by Sir Alex Ferguson collapse to their fifth defeat of the season and struggle to maintain Champions' League status. Also: England's manager, Roy Hodgson, suffered his first defeat of the World Cup yesterday when Fifa gave in to television demands and brought forward the kick-off of the team's opening game against Italy in Manaus by three hours.
THE OBSERVER:
The pressure is building on David Moyes after Manchester United slipped to a second home defeat without scoring. Also: The FA insist they are "very relaxed" after the kick-off time for England's opening World Cup match against Italy in the heat of Manaus was moved by three hours forward following lobbying by television broadcasters.
: David Moyes last night insisted that Manchester United were still in the Premier League title race despite his side suffering another shock home defeat that will leave them a daunting 15 points behind the leaders if Arsenal win at home against Everton this afternoon. Also: Ian Bell admitted Mitchell Johnson is "blowing England away" after Australia's spearhead left the tourists confronting almost certain defeat in the second Ashes Test.
THE SUNDAY TIMES:
England's World Cup preparations suffered a further blow yesterday when Fifa, bowing to pressure from broadcasters, brought forward the kick-off time of their opening match against Italy in Brazil from 9pm to 6pm local time, exacerbating concerns over the high temperature and humidity in Manaus for the June 14 fixture. Also: With their grasp on the Ashes becoming weaker by the day, England's senior players know that they are fighting for their careers and reputations.
THE SUN ON SUNDAY:
David Moyes was booed by his own fans for the second time in four days as United lost at home again. Also: Luis Suarez last night warned England: I can knock you out of the World Cup.
SUNDAY PEOPLE:
Luis Suarez hammered a World Cup warning to England with his 14th goal in ten matches as Liverpool moved up to second in the Premier League with a 4-1 victory over West Ham. Also: Manchester United face financial carnage as David Moyes' team crashed to another defeat and slipped seven points adrift of the top four.
SUNDAY MIRROR:
David Moyes is turning to Sir Alex Ferguson for help. The Manchester United manager has been seeking Ferguson's counsel in a bid to put his Old Trafford reign back on track. Also: Oussama Assaidi tore off his shirt to celebrate his astonishing breakthrough. The Moroccan midfielder, sent on a s a late sub for Stoke, smashed home a spectacular last-gasp winner against Chelsea with his first ever Premier League goal.
SUNDAY EXPRESS:
Fabio Capello has dismissed England's World Cup chances - believing that his successor Roy Hodgson's team will arrive in Brazil shattered by an intense Premier League campaign. Also: Ian Bell has slammed his England team mates after their shambolic first innings display in Adelaide.
THE MAIL ON SUNDAY:
World Cup organisers turned up the heat on England and manager Roy Hodgson yesterday by bringing forward the kick-off time of their opening Group D match against Italy in the Amazon rainforest by three hours to meet the demands of European television. Also: England have already lost the Ashes according to former batting great Geoffrey Boycott - while ex-captain Michael Vaughan claims Alastair Cook's side have been 'pathetic' and face a 5-0 series humiliation.
STAR ON SUNDAY:
David Moyes was booed off at Old Trafford as Manchester United yesterday lost their second home Premier League game in four days. Also: Fabio Capello predicts World Cup failure for England - because they will be knackered when they arrive in Brazil next summer.
THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY:
Manchester United's manager David Moyes yesterday failed to offer any explanation for the catastrophic drop in performance levels which has seen a squad build by Sir Alex Ferguson collapse to their fifth defeat of the season and struggle to maintain Champions' League status. Also: England's manager, Roy Hodgson, suffered his first defeat of the World Cup yesterday when Fifa gave in to television demands and brought forward the kick-off of the team's opening game against Italy in Manaus by three hours.
THE OBSERVER:
The pressure is building on David Moyes after Manchester United slipped to a second home defeat without scoring. Also: The FA insist they are "very relaxed" after the kick-off time for England's opening World Cup match against Italy in the heat of Manaus was moved by three hours forward following lobbying by television broadcasters.
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