DAILY TELEGRAPH: Arsene Wenger has left the door open for the possible return of Thierry Henry to Arsenal after admitting he would "never say never" to the Frenchman's wish to be reunited with his mentor. Also: Rio Ferdinand has emerged as the favourite to become England's next permanent captain after hugely impressing new manager Fabio Capello.

DAILY MIRROR: Rio Ferdinand stands on the brink of double personal glory after being lined up as the next permanent captain of England and Manchester United. Also: Avram Grant has turned to a psychologist to fire up Chelsea for their Premier League showdown with Manchester United.

DAILY MAIL: Rio Ferdinand has emerged as clear favourite to become England's long-term captain. Also: The potentially devastating effects of the Indian Twenty20 revolution were laid bare yesterday, when a survey revealed that a third of England-qualified players would consider premature international retirement to make their fortune on the sub-continent.

DAILY EXPRESS: Avram Grant believes that Manchester United will crumble under the pressure and hand Chelsea the title if they lose at Stamford Bridge today. Also: Rafa Benitez rejects suggestions Chelsea's Premier League title clash with Manchester United gives Liverpool an advantage when the clubs resume Champions League hostilities.

THE SUN: Avram Grant reckons Chelsea will be Premier League champions if they beat Manchester United in today's title showdown. Also: Rio Ferdinand is set to become captain for club and country...English cricket is close to creating its own megabucks Twenty20 extravaganza by 2010.

DAILY STAR: Avram Grant has taunted Sir Alex Ferguson by claiming Manchester United are cracking up under the pressure of the title race.

THE GUARDIAN: If everything goes according to plan for Sir Alex Ferguson he will leave Stamford Bridge today having sealed a 10th league title in 16 seasons, but the Manchester United manager believes Chelsea have a "big and unfair" advantage because of the early scheduling of the game and has angrily referred to the Premier League's television agreement with Sky as "shaking hands with the devil."

THE INDEPENDENT: Jose Mourinho is the last man Avram Grant will want to hear from as Chelsea embark on two crucial games to define their season, but the Portuguese coach last night broke his silence on today's pivotal Premier League game against Manchester United.

THE TIMES: With Arsenal's season having petered out earlier this month, after defeats by Liverpool in the Champions League and Manchester United in the Premier League, Arsene Wenger could be forgiven for taking it easy.