Top sport stories from the national newspapers:

DAILY STAR: A dazzling two-goal blast by Cristiano Ronaldo booked Manchester United's place in the Champions League final. Also: Alan Shearer wants to rip up Joey Barton's £3m-a-year contract after calling time on the jailbird's stormy Newcastle career.

DAILY MIRROR: Cristiano Ronaldo scored two brilliant goals to fire Manchester United towards Champions League history. Also: Guus Hiddink last night told his ageing Chelsea stars it is now or never for Champions League glory.

THE SUN: Alex Ferguson challenged his United heroes to make history in Rome by retaining their Champions League crown. Also: Joey Barton accepts he has played his last game for Newcastle if Alan Shearer remains manager.

DAILY MAIL: Manchester United waltzed into the Champions League final in Rome on May 27 as Arsenal rolled over at the Emirates last night. Also: Joey Barton will never play for Newcastle United again as long as Alan Shearer is managing at St James' Park.

DAILY EXPRESS: Cristiano Ronaldo kept Manchester United on course for an historic quadruple as they crushed Arsenal's Champions League final dream inside 11 minutes last night. Also: England captain Andrew Strauss spiced up the start of the summer's action at Lord's today by suggesting his counterpart Chris Gayle had shown scant respect for Test cricket.

THE TIMES: Manchester United have the chance to be the first club to retain the Champions League after booking their place in the final courtesy of a 4-1 aggregate win over Arsenal. Also: Newcastle United are seeking legal advice over Joey Barton's dressing-room dispute with Alan Shearer at Anfield on Sunday as they examine every option regarding the player's future.

THE GUARDIAN: There was pathos as well as satisfaction as the holders returned to the Champions League final, where they will face Chelsea or Barcelona in Rome. Also: Newcastle United are willing to take a big loss on the £5.8m they paid for Joey Barton to get rid of the midfielder this summer and are confident of finding a buyer.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: The edge was taken off a glory night for Manchester United yesterday when midfielder Darren Fletcher was ruled out of the Champions League final after being controversially sent off during the emphatic semi-final victory over Arsenal. Also: West Ham United could miss out on a place in the Europa League next season after doubts emerged over their ability to satisfy the demands of the UEFA club licence required to enter European competition.

THE INDEPENDENT: Manchester United have distanced themselves from reports of a £62.5m bid for Bayern Munich's France international Franck Ribery. Also: Newcastle United are examining employment law and Joey Barton's contract after they suspended the 26-year-old yesterday "until further notice".