All the top stories from today's back pages, including Houllier tipped for Birmingham job...
THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH: Liverpool's supporters union, Spirit of Shankly, have fanned the flames for this afternoon's match against Manchester United by claiming that their great rivals will be the next side to see their on-pitch performances crippled b
y debt repayments. Also: England's calamitous injury woes mounted yesterday, with manager Martin Johnson suffering two more casualties for the autumn internationals starting on November 7.
NEWS OF THE WORLD: Rafa Benitez will become a lame-duck Kop boss if Liverpool lose to Manchester United. Also: Gerard Houllier is in line for a dramatic return to the Premier League with Birmingham City.
SUNDAY MIRROR: Liverpool fear another season of failure could spark Fernando Torres' departure from Anfield. Also: Stoke City have sent a DVD to football's rulers accusing Chelsea of trying to put pressure on referee Mike Dean ... Jimmy Anderson has revealed a shock desire to captain England.
DAILY STAR SUNDAY: Javier Mascherano has added to Rafa Benitez's problems by snubbing a new contract on the eve of Liverpool's biggest match of the season.
THE PEOPLE: There are fears at Anfield that Javier Mascherano is on the verge of quitting Liverpool after the Argentina captain admitted he has no interest in a new contract. Also: Twenty20 champions Sussex are leading the chase to snap up former England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard.
THE OBSERVER: Martin Johnson's worst fears were realised yesterday, 48 hours before the England manager names a squad for next month's internationals against Australia, Argentina and New Zealand.
THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY: Steve Bruce last night accused Karren Brady, the managing director of Birmingham city during his six years as manager, of "shafting" him over a proposed new contract before he left St Andrew's two years ago and of selling a player against his wishes.
THE SUNDAY TIMES: Chelsea are considering an £18million move for Napoli's attacking midfielder Marek Hamsik as they prepare for a spending spree that could top £30million in the January transfer window - potentially their final opportunity to invest in new players until the summer of 2011.
THE MAIL ON SUNDAY: Newly crowned Formula One world champion Jenson Button is to be kept from the clutches of McLaren by the offer of a new deal worth close to £8million a year from Brawn GP. Also: Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is considering leaving star striker Wayne Rooney out of his team for this afternoon's clash at Liverpool - even though he has recovered from the calf injury he suffered while playing for England in Ukraine two weeks ago.
SUNDAY EXPRESS: Liverpool could be forced to sell star striker Fernando Torres and captain Steven Gerrard unless American owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks attract a wealthy investor and reduce the club's huge debt. Also: Harry Redknapp and Aaron Lennon were heading for a bitter bust-up last night after the England winger refused to play on for him against Stoke yesterday.
