PUBLISHED: 02:33 EST, 19 September 2013 | UPDATED: 02:33 EST, 19 September 2013


DAILY MAIL

Jose Mourinho last night questioned his players' fighting spirit as Chelsea's Champions League campaign got off to a disastrous start.

Also: Wayne Rooney has given the first indication that he may want to stay at Manchester United.

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THE SUN

Jose Mourinho last night admitted he had been left with egg on his face after Basle poached a shock win.

Also: Cristiano Ronaldo insists Real Madrid fans will love his partnership with Gareth Bale.

THE INDEPENDENT

The International Rugby Board yesterday fired a warning shot in the escalating conflict over the future of the European game with its chief executive, Brett Gosper, suggesting the body would not sanction any new Anglo-French club competition.

Also: Jose Mourinho said the world would see the character of his young Chelsea players after their shock 2-1 home defeat to Basle in the Champions League last night.

DAILY STAR

Jose Mourinho had been looking for glory from his "beautiful, young eggs" - but his Blues ended up being done over by an Egyptian.

Also: Theo Walcott sparked Arsene Wenger's famous French connection last night.

DAILY MIRROR

Jose Mourinho was reduced to Basle Faulty as Chelsea suffered a Champions League nightmare.

Also: Wayne Rooney admits he had to swallow his pride and deliver for Manchester United after being denied a move to Chelsea.

THE GUARDIAN

It is barely two months into Jose Mourinho's second coming but already any fanciful hopes that the Portuguese would wave his magic wand and right all that was wrong in these parts have been dispelled.

Also: Brendan Rodger expects Luis Suarez to be fit enough to make a "seamless" return for Liverpool when his 10-match suspension expires in time for next week's Capital One Cup tie against Manchester United.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

This was not in the brochure. This was not in the "Welcome Home Jose" script. This was embarrassing.

Also: Ben Stokes played through the pain barrier after rushing to Durham following England duty and could be set for a dream week, with his county on the brink of winning the title today and the Ashes squad announcement imminent.

DAILY EXPRESS

Jose Mourinho saw his Chelsea side booed off at the final whistle after this shock defeat.

Also: Theo Walcott and Aaron Ramsey scored second-half goals as Arsenal took their brilliant Premier League form into the Champions League.