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This month's cover story focuses Michael Owen's return to Anfield with Manchester United. We talk exclusively to his former team-mate and close friend Jamie Carragher who defends Owen's record as a goalscorer while acknowledging Owen is unlikely to get a warm welcome from the Liverpool faithful.

Elsewhere in this month's issue Ronnie O'Sullivan answers our readers' questions and explains why the World Championships need a radical rethink plus he reveals what is was like to run a lingerie shop in Soho.

Stuart Barnes reflects on how Brian O'Driscoll took his game to new heights over the past 12 months ahead of this year's Heineken Cup and Phil Clarke reveals how the England rugby league team is preparing for the Four Nations tournament.

We pose the question 'what is the best football stadium in the world'? Managers, players, pundits, authors and architects choose their favourites and we look at the super stadiums of the future.

Following on from that Phil Thompson argues against the idea of Everton and Liverpool ground-sharing in our new 'Final Word' column.

With the first Rangers-Celtic league clash of the season happening in October former pros reflect on why there is nothing quite like an Old Firm match.

We also look back on infamous North London and East Lancashire derbies, reveal how the Premier League's top talent spotter finds the football stars of the future and look ahead tp the eagerly-awaited grudge fight between Martin Rogan and Sam Sexton.

You can also win a trip to a five-star Spa Resort plus there's signed boots from Fernando Torres to give away. And, as usual, there are a full listings for live events on Sky Sports and Sky Sports HD in October.

Enjoy the issue...