Pirates beat Maritzburg to claim second spot

Orlando Pirates moved up to second place in the Absa Premiership standings after securing a 2-1 victory over Maritzburg United at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Aubameyang, Mkhitaryan sparkle as Ramsey hits treble

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan dazzled on their Emirates Stadium debuts as Aaron Ramsey’s hat-trick led Arsenal’s unceremonious 5-1 thumping of Everton.

Chiefs earn a point at Wits

Kaizer Chiefs were forced to share the spoils with defending champions Bidvest Wits after playing out to a 1-1 draw at the Bidvest Stadium on Saturday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Sanchez scores in successful home debut

Alexis Sanchez scored his first Manchester United goal as they bounced back from defeat to Tottenham Hotspur by cruising to a straightforward 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town.

SuperSport return to winning ways

SuperSport United returned to winning way after thrashing Bloemfontein Celtic 4-2 at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in the Absa Premiership on Saturday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Gudmundsson proves Pep right after Sterling’s shocker

Pep Guardiola’s prediction of a “complicated” trip to Burnley proved to be correct, as the Clarets made the most of Manchester City’s wastefulness to snatch a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

Hunt wary over Chiefs threat

Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt admits Kaizer Chiefs will not be easy to beat when the two sides lock horns at the Bidvest Stadium on Saturday.

EPL Preview: What will and wont happen this weekend

Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to make his Arsenal debut against Everton, while Tottenham Hotspur travel to Anfield.

Sredojevic happy with Pirates new recruits

Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic is confident the club’s new signing will ‘add quality and value’ to the squad ahead of their clash against Maritzburg United.

Aubameyang doubtful for Everton clash – Wenger

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Premier League debut may not come this weekend after Arsenal Wenger revealed the Arsenal striker is struggling with a fever.