City ‘protected by the luck’, says Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho conceded the title race to “lucky” Manchester City after Pep Guardiola’s side left Old Trafford on Sunday with a 2-1 win and 11-point lead in the Premier League.

Otamendi strikes massive blow in Premier League title race

Nicolas Otamendi was the surprise hero as Manchester City secured a 2-1 derby win over Manchester United to move 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

Soumahoro sends Sundowns top of table

Bangaly Soumahoro’s strike gave Mamemlodi Sundowns a 1-0 victory against Golden Arrows in an Absa Premiership encounter on Sunday, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Late Rooney penalty secures unlikely derby draw

Wayne Rooney scored a late penalty as Everton claimed an unlikely 1-1 draw against a dominant Liverpool at Anfield in the Merseyside derby on Sunday.

Super-sub Giroud rescues last-gasp point

Olivier Giroud proved to be Arsenal’s super-sub once again as he rescued a 1-1 draw two minutes from time against Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

No regrets over joining City – Guardiola remembers Fergie’s advance

Alex Ferguson made his admiration of Pep Guardiola clear in 2012, but the Man City boss feels his understanding of English let him down.

Watch: Super-Sub Shabba rescues Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs claimed a 1-0 victory against Platinum Stars in a league encounter on Saturday evening, courtesy of a secpond half-strike by substitute Siphiwe Tshabalala.

There’s no comparison, Ronaldo is best – Marcelo

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world, according to Real Madrid defender Marcelo.

AmaZulu earn a point at Pirates

Orlando Pirates climbed to the top of the Absa Premiership standing after playing out to a 1-1 draw with AmaZulu at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday evening, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Perez misery heightens Newcastle’s woes

A bizarre own goal from Ayoze Perez handed Leicester City a thrilling 3-2 victory at St James’ Park and prolonged Newcastle United’s winless run.