The Rivals: Sunderland, Ryan Giggs and Arsenal make the headlines

American takes control of Sunderland - The Daily Telegraph
Ellis Short, a Dallas-based millionaire, has become the largest shareholder in the Drumaville Consortium which owns the club.

Giggs: I'll be a boss - Daily Mirror
The veteran Manchester United midfielder could retire at the end of the season to become Sir Alex Ferguson's latest managerial protege.

Nightmare! - The Sun
Cesc Fabregas admits that Arsenal's latest crop of talented youngsters will soon be putting pressure on his position in the team.

Benitez helps Stevie gee up - Daily Express
The Liverpool captain says his all-round game has improved considerably since the Spaniard joined the club as manager.

£36m - The Independent
Manchester City's new financial muscle allowed them to a pay for Robinho in a single payment, including agents' fees.

Stylish Chelsea can win quadruple, insists Cech - The Guardian
The goalkeeper says the club's strongest ever squad combined with Luis Felipe Scolari's tactical skills should capture silverware.

Why Venables is the third England boss to snub desperate Toon - Daily Mail
Kevin Keegan, Glenn Hoddle and Terry Venables are not interested in saving a club and then being sacked by new owners.