From the Back Pages, September 26: Rory McIlroy meets Phil Mickelson in fourball pairings for first morning of Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy will go head-to-head with Phil Mickelson on the first morning of the 40th Ryder Cup after the fourballs paired them against each other. (The Times)

Rory McIlroy meets Phil Mickelson in fourball pairings for first morning of Ryder Cup. (The Independent)

LOUIS VAN GAAL’S hopes of sorting out Manchester United’s defensive vulnerability have been hit by the absence of four centre halves for Saturday’s home clash with West Ham. (The Express)

Liverpool are to be investigated by UEFA over possible breaches of financial fair play regulations. (The Mirror)

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has not given up hope of Daniel Sturridge playing some part in the Merseyside derby. (Daily Mail)

James McCarthy ready to claim revenge for his ‘horrible’ night at Liverpool and turn the tables over Merseyside rivals. (The Telegraph)

James Tomlinson helped to seal the County Championship Division Two title for Hampshire after a return of six for 48 saw his side to a 291-run victory over Glamorgan inside three days. (The Guardian)