NEWS OF THE WORLD: Wayne Rooney lost so much money text betting that a top bookmakers had to close his account. Also: Chelsea can retain the title tomorrow after a 2-0 triumph at Bolton took them nine points clear.... Middlesbrough have issued a stunning ultimatum to the FA: Tell us now if Steve McClaren is the new England boss.... Arsenal are targeting an amazing move for Tottenham star Michael Carrick.

SUNDAY MIRROR: Jose Mourinho has warned Chelsea's players and fans to keep the championship champagne on ice. Also: Middlesbrough are ready to launch an audacious bid to land Martin O'Neill as they prepare for life without Steve McClaren.

SUNDAY EXPRESS: England skipper David Beckham has thrown his firm backing behind Steve McClaren in the race to step into Sven-Goran Eriksson's international shoes. Also: On a day devoted to Dennis Bergkamp, Arsenal's Dutch maestro did not disappoint his adoring Highbury faithful.... Martin O'Neill has been given just 24 hours to take up Newcastle United's offer of the manager's job - or the club will move for another man.... England rugby coach Andy Robinson is set to follow the lead of his football counterpart Sven Goran Eriksson and leave his job after the World Cup.

THE MAIL ON SUNDAY: The gambling clique at the heart of the England team, which includes Michael Owen, John Terry, Wayne Rooney and Wayne Bridge, has been banned from running a book on World Cup matches by FIFA president Sepp Blatter. Also: The Serious Fraud Office have taken documents from four Premier League clubs as part of a French probe into a leading agent.... Steve Harmison concedes he has `almost no chance' of being fit to lead England's pace attack in the first Test of the summer against Sri Lanka next month.

THE PEOPLE: Mark Hughes is Newcastle's shock new first choice to be their boss. Also: When push came to shove for Jose Mourinho yesterday his Chelsea stars delivered the kind of response that makes champions.... Arsene Wenger has finally identified the man he wants to replace Patrick Vieira Tottenham star Michael Carrick.... Newcastle are plotting a secret raid on neighbours Middlesbrough for midfield dynamo George Boateng.... Barcelona are willing to blow their whole £30million transfer budget to capture Thierry Henry.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY: Spurs will offer Manchester United £10million plus £12million-rated Michael Carrick for Ruud van Nistelrooy. Also: Jose Mourinho last night escaped disciplinary action - despite blatantly pushing fourth official Alan Wiley during Chelsea's 2-0 win at the Reebok.... Middlesbrough are ready for a Tyne-Tees tug-of-war with Newcastle for Martin O'Neill if Steve McClaren is made England boss.... Barcelona are ready to blow all of their £25million transfer budget on Thierry Henry.

THE SUNDAY TIMES: Martin O'Neill has dropped out of the running to become England's next head coach, and Middlesbrough are so sure that Steve McClaren has got the job that they are trying to recruit O'Neill to replace him.

THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH: Chelsea can win their second successive Premiership title at Stamford Bridge tomorrow if they beat Everton and Manchester United fail to win at Tottenham.

THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY: Talk of the Premiership race becoming close began to look silly on Friday night when Manchester United only drew 0-0 at home to the bottom club, Sunderland, and it became laughable yesterday when Chelsea strolled to a 2-0 victory at Bolton.

THE OBSERVER: Chelsea hit the high notes with an easy 2-0 win at Bolton that makes the title all but theirs. Four points from their last four games will be enough.