Source: Daily_Mail
What the back pages say: August 25
DAILY MAIL: Martin O'Neill lifted Aston Villa's gloom last night with a stunning 3-1 victory at Anfield - the club's first win over Liverpool in 17 matches stretching back to 2001.
Read more: Kop that! Benitez slams Gerrard after Aston Villa stun Liverpool at Anfield
Also: Brilliant young West Ham star Jack Collison was last night dealing with the devastating news that his father had died in a motorcycle accident on the way to watch him play against Tottenham on Sunday.
Read more: EXCLUSIVE: Collison tragedy shatters West Ham days after Davenport stabbing shock
THE SUN: Rafa Benitez blasted Steven Gerrard and Co after Liverpool's latest flop.
Also: Andrew Flintoff will discover today if his latest knee operation has saved his career; Manchester City capture Joleon Lescott for £24million yesterday to take their spending in the last 12 months to £216.5m.
Joleon Lescott
On his way: Joleon Lescott
DAILY MIRROR: Rafa Benitez was in a rage as Liverpool slumped to a shock defeat by Aston Villa to keep them six points off the title race.
Also: Manchester United star Anderson has been told he can quit Old Trafford after a furious bust-up with Sir Alex Ferguson.
DAILY EXPRESS: Andrew Flintoff last night backed England to become the dominant force in world cricket following Sunday's stunning Ashes victory.
Also: Liverpool suffered a second damaging defeat of the season last night, losing 3-1 to Aston Villa at Anfield.
DAILY STAR: Aston Villa pulled off a stunning win at Anfield last night.
Also: The Joleon Lescott transfer saga hit an 11th-hour snag last night - leaving Manchester City embarrassed and Everton furious.
Read more: Troubles all in the past for City's £22m man
DAILY TELEGRAPH: Ending something that has defined you is never easy and Andrew Flintoff admitted to having a 'teary moment' on Sunday when he celebrated England's Ashes win and his final Test with team-mates in the Oval dressing room.
Also: Sol Campbell, the former Tottenham, Arsenal and Portsmouth defender, was last night on the cusp of signing for the League Two side Notts County.
Read more: Campbell to team up with Eriksson at Notts County
THE TIMES: Liverpool's hopes of mounting a second successive sustained title challenge took a massive dent last night when they were beaten 3-1 at home by Aston Villa.
Also: They may not have partied like it was 2005, but England could not be accused of holding back the celebrations in the hours after reclaiming the Ashes.
THE GUARDIAN: Andrew Flintoff underwent surgery on his right knee last night having vowed to return as a force in international cricket and inspire England to World Cup glory in 2015.
Also: Barry Moat's hopes of taking control at St Janes' Park hinge on Newcastle United either reducing their overdraft with Barclays by Monday or the bank relaxing its rules on lending to Championship clubs.
THE INDEPENDENT: Andrew Flintoff, who was due to have knee surgery last night having cut ties with Test matches following England's Ashes victory, conceded yesterday that he fell short of greatness as a player in the five-day game.
Also: It will be of no consolation to David Moyes that as he prepares to spend the final week of the transfer window scrambling around for new signings he was in a similar position just 12 months ago.
