From the Back Pages, October 29: Wayne Rooney injury: Manchester United striker a doubt for Manchester derby on Sunday

Wayne Rooney may not be fit enough to play in the Manchester derby on Sunday after he was reportedly seen limping at a promotional event at Old Trafford on Monday. (The Independent)
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JOSE MOURINHO has hailed the professionalism of his players after watching Chelsea grind out a 2-1 win over Shrewsbury in the Capital One Cup. (The Express)

Liverpool 2 Swansea City 1: Mario Balotelli comes off the bench to score equaliser before hosts complete late comeback. (The Telegraph)

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Bournemouth 2-1 West Brom: Eunan O’Kane and Callum Wilson strikes fire Cherries to first ever League Cup quarter-final. (Daily Mail)

Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson has heaped praise on Marouane Fellaini, declaring that the giant Belgian has finally grasped what playing for the club is all about. (The Mirror)

Race officials in Texas have reacted with dismay to the news that Sebastian Vettel is set to miss Saturday’s qualifying session at the US Grand Prix, which would mean him starting the race from the pit lane. (The Guardian)

Sports fans are to be consulted on where they would like public money to be spent after UK Sport announced that it is prepared to reconsider its medals-based funding policy. (The Times)